Dolina Bakery & Cafe
Breakfast restaurant · Santa Fe
402 N Guadalupe St, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Highlights
Housebaked goods & Eastern European brunch with lamb goulash
Housebaked goods & Eastern European brunch with lamb goulash
"The team at this North Guadalupe bakery deserves an award for cracking the science behind baking at high altitudes. Their jam-packed display case can be overwhelming, so here are the priorities: almond croissants that are always perfectly laminated and crisp, flaky strudel with tangy insides like poppy seed cherry, and soft gingerbread that pairs well with a latte. There’s sit-down service and a good amount of space for a casual brunch over omelets and salmon tartine, but keep in mind the parking lot is tiny. Go on the earlier side to beat the rush, order a bunch of pastries to go, and grab one of their panko-breaded tilapia sandwiches for lunch." - nina katz
"Since it opened its doors a few years ago, this airy spot has become one of Santa Fe’s best daytime lunches for a break from chile and tortillas. The quality of coffee wins over locals and tourists alike, but the real crowd pleasers come from the small kitchen that serves Slovakian-inspired dishes in a relaxed, homey atmosphere. The Hungarian goulash alone, made with locally sourced lamb bone broth, is worth the trip. But the house-made cakes, pies, and other pastries are equally unmissable. For a treat to go, pick up some fresh gingerbread and a jar of lemonade mixed with turmeric, ginger, honey, and cayenne. Must-try dish: Get the chicken schnitzel for a taste of the Danube in the desert." - Karen Fischer
"The team at this North Guadalupe bakery deserves an award for cracking the science behind baking at high altitudes. Their jam-packed display case can be overwhelming, so here are the priorities: almond croissants that are always perfectly laminated and crisp, flaky strudel with tangy insides like poppy seed cherry, and soft gingerbread that pairs well with a latte. There’s sit-down service and a good amount of space for a casual brunch over omelets and salmon tartine, but keep in mind the parking lot is tiny. Go on the earlier side to beat the rush, order a bunch of pastries to go, and grab one of their panko-breaded tilapia sandwiches for lunch." - Nina Katz
"• Annamaria Brezna O’Brien, Dolina Cafe and Bakery, Santa Fe, NM" - Hillary Dixler Canavan
"Annamaria Brezna O’Brien serves New Mexican staples alongside Eastern European dishes at this buzzy brunch spot. Within walking distance of the Santa Fe Plaza but out of the fray, Dolina ladles hearty flavors from Brezna O’Brien’s native Slovkia, such as the head-turning morning soup (with rich lamb bone broth and wild rice) and the Orechovník French toast, which begins with a base of house made walnut and cinnamon bread and is topped with warm fruit. Minimalist décor makes the interior feel like a country house—a fitting feel for a restaurant with a dedicated farm for its produce. Diners searching for American dishes can find satisfying plates here, too, including chicken and waffles topped with a chef’s kiss of green apple and fennel slaw." - Ashley M. Biggers
