Dolina Bakery & Cafe
Breakfast restaurant · Santa Fe ·
Housebaked goods, Eastern European dishes, and upmarket brunch
Housebaked goods, Eastern European dishes, and upmarket brunch
"Where Slovak comfort meets Southwestern decadence in walnut-cinnamon French toast, lamb bone broth soups, and Hungarian-inspired street foods." - Sharan Kuganesan, Oset Babür-Winter
"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