"The best boulangerie-breakfast in Santa Fe High-elevation baking might not always (ahem) rise to the occasion...but at Clafoutis, the French family that owns and cooks at this bakery/restaurant has acclimated perfectly to the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. While it might be hard to tear yourself away from red-and-geeen- chile -on-everything while in New Mexico , if you do want to take a break from capsaicin for your morning eats, this is the place. Just to the northwest of the city's historic core, Clafoutis is one of Santa Fe 's morning institutions. You can get things to go, but if you wait for a table, you'll be served café au lait in a bowl along with "Bonne Maman" jams to transform perfectly-textured baguettes into "tartines." "Bonjour" greets you as you walk in the door, and your eyes will feast on the piles of pâtisseries beckoning from the counter. My wife and I had one of the best chausson-aux-pommes--in or out of France--that we've ever tasted. And, in a nod to local tastes, they even offered green chile to go with les oeufs... Be forewarned, though--parking is extremely limited, and weekend mornings are formidably popular. Un peu de patience: so worth the wait!"
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"Widely regarded as offering the best baguettes in Santa Fe, this French bakery and patisserie is run by Anne-Laure Ligier and her husband Felipe, who after operating a bakery in France and an original U.S. outpost in Albuquerque sold those businesses and ultimately took over a former Cuban bakery in Santa Fe. Felipe arrives daily at 2:00 a.m. and personally bakes every baguette, and the shop also serves French classics such as mille-feuille, galettes, and madeleines. Visiting chef Sheldon Simeon noted the absence of green chile on the menu—staff say they will add it if customers ask, a nod to local hospitality." - Eater Video
The absolutely best breakfast we've ever had! It was outstanding, every single bite and we finished every single bite. We each had a cappuccino and it was done so beautifully, that it reminded me of when we were in Italy. I got the le special breakfast and my husband got the hash brown breakfast. And both were killer! The croissant and bread that mine came with were just done beautifully and I got poached eggs and they were done perfectly. The yummy French jam that it came with was just delicious and so cute that they came in their own little jars. My husband's hash browns were done perfectly and he devoured them. The bacon was meaty and crispy like we both enjoy.
The server was so friendly and kind!
We bought a bunch of pastries and desserts to bring home to share with our boys. We met one of the daughters, who was as kind and helpful as can be.
Their pricing is very reasonable, especially with how beautifully and wonderfully everything is created.
Also it is just a cute and nicely decorated atmosphere. It was a Tuesday at 10 and it was packed, almost every table was full. Plus they have a counter for quick to go service to get your coffee or yummy treats. I also saw yummy quiche, mini and large sandwiches to go. I mean they have everything imaginably and of course fresh baguettes, croissants. If we lived in Santa Fe, we would go weekly. Please go support this extra special place doing it all over the top in all the right ways.
Ericka S
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Came up in my research for my trip and I'm so glad we were able to make it. We stopped here for breakfast on our last day before we headed back home. The atmosphere was definitely bustling, even for a Wednesday morning. We passed the pastry case on the way to the table and I was very tempted to get something on the way out, but didn't. Prices were very reasonable for the quality, which makes it a place I think we would frequent if we lived here.
I ordered the coconut french toast along with a large orange juice and both were excellent! The OJ was fresh squeezed and so good, a perfect start to the morning. The french toast was phenomenal. Moist, lightly caramelized in spots, and topped with seasonal fruit and a generous sprinkle of coconut flakes. I devoured it and loved every bite. I love french toast but I'm usually hesitant to order it because it can turn out too dry or too thick, but this was exactly right.
Our server was quick and efficient, and we didn't wait long for our food despite how busy it was. The only drawback for me was the design of the two person tables. The legs were so close together that it was tricky to sit comfortably without bumping into them. Not a dealbreaker, but something I noticed that made it sort of uncomfortable if you're in a slightly bigger body or like to sit closer to the table. Otherwise, the space was very cute. You know it's French style because it's the only place we had been to in town that didn't have a ristra hanging somewhere lol I thought this place was excellent and would love to come back someday!
Ellaina Warren
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Went for breakfast and cappuccinos. It was the perfect blend of everything I want in a breakfast, lunch, brunch. Delicious coffee, cutesy ambiance, authentic french dishes, house-made pastry counter, friendly service staff, happy customers. Highly recommend, oh and get the crepes-any of the many options!
Nathan
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Good choices of salads! The ambiance is very comfortable, and the restaurant clean. They had a good selection of pastries.
Marianne Stambaugh
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Fabulous French bakery with some of the best croissants I’ve ever had. The atmosphere is relaxed and lively. They also have tasty small sandwiches that we bought to have for lunch later.
LeElla
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I loved this place, it was cozy and clean and the staff were quick and friendly. I loved the coffee and the food was phenomenal. I ate every crumb. 10/10 🔥
Shanna Jarrett
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Our party of 4 really enjoyed our recent lunch here. Everything we ordered was fresh and delicious. The bread they serve their sandwiches on is heavenly, and the homemade chips are a delicious side. It was very busy on a spring break Monday at noon but the wait wasn't terrible. There is not anywhere to sit inside to wait for your table, so if you have people in your party who can't stand up while waiting they do give you a pager. Service was efficient and prices were very reasonable. Definitely going to try something from the bakery case next time.
Michelle Toves
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Went during breakfast time, I had the Cafe liegios with eggs,ham and hashbrown. My husband had his expresso with quiche, which was absolutely delicious! Then we shared the peach Swedish pancakes, and they are a must-have along. Also, Orange juice was deliciously sweet. We will definitely be going back next time we are in Santa Fe.