clafoutis

a must while in santa fe. just pure goodness! you must go there for breakfast while in santa fe.

i forgot to mention in my earlier review this place has great desserts!


-----21 may, 2012-----

a quaint spot a very close to downtown with good eats and service.

the pastries at clafoutis are excellent! i’m from new orleans so i grew up on french pastries. clafoutis is on par any new orleans baker. the beignets are not made to order like at cafe dumonde but they are very good!

french bakery in santa fe, sounded curious so after some investigation we arrived for breakfast. they have a display for all sorts of baked goods. my only regret is i didn’t try a standard coffee i went “treat yo self” style and picked up something fancy. it was delicious but not a “strong” coffee. the food was great and i think for some people this is how they start everyday and i am jealous of that sort of food luxury. i look forward to coming back soon.

god bless the french!  as my most recent review had stated, i had pretty much given up on finding a good breakfast in santa fe.

i had stopped here a few weeks back, but they were on 'spring break' and closed for a week. 

as i drove by today, even though it was packed, i decided to exercise my patient side and hope for the best.

the luck of the irish came through via a french vessel, known as clafoutis.

i decided to go à la carte and ordered the waffle, a side of scrambled eggs and bacon.

the waffle was baked perfectly, drizzled with chocolate syrup, and presented with a single raspberry on top.

the bacon was spot on and some of the best i have had eating out.  it was only $2, so i actually had (2) sides.

eggs were fluffy and flavorful.  the service was excellent, despite the packed house and the french roast was a very full-bodied, good coffee.

i will visit once more before departing santa fe in a couple weeks.

update:  june 18'

unexpected to be back in santa fe during summer, but the best part is being able to enjoy clafoutis a few more times.  little did i know, they serve hash browns!  they are very flavorful, buttered perfectly and my new favorite!

wonderful to sit on the patio in the early hours, before the heat gets too intense.  the owners are so nice and they pour their heart and soul into this place.  the mother/daughter team handles the front end and the father comes in each morning at 1am to make all the delectable pastries, in true french tradition.

don't miss this gem.  super busy, limited parking.  the only knock, if there is one, is the consistency of waitstaff.  super nice, but sometimes the language barrier results in sending an item back.  enjoy!

the restaurant was crowded for lunch on sunday but we only
had to wait about 15 minutes for an indoor table (they also have tables
outside).  my wife had a buckwheat crepe
with turkey & cheese and i had the croque monsieur- both were excellent and
generous.  unfortunately my double
cappuccino was mainly whipped cream foam with hardly any liquid.  furthermore, the service was poor. my meal
came first but my wife was waiting for many minutes.  meanwhile, our young waiter was chatting with
clients at a neighboring table.  when my
wife asked him about her meal, he said he would check but continued chatting
for a while.  eventually he brought the
meal from the kitchen.  in addition, he
never enquired about how we liked our food.

 

we ascribe the above problems to the fact that clafoutis has
recently moved to much larger quarters with consequent teething problems.

favorite spot in santa fe. have no idea how they do it but everything is superb. crepes are to die for. everything is so light too so you do not feel stuffed. pastries are always a treat.

they opened today in their new location on cordova street. larger space, easy parking and same great food. now omelettes are available all day and the bakery counter is twice the size. enjoy! charming as ever.

the new location at 333 w cordova road is stunning, and the food and service is as good as ever. still one of the best breakfast deals (and breakfasts) in town. opens early (7:00 am; early for santa fe), and arriving when it opens is the only sure-fire way to avoid standing in line. friendly staff, divine pastries, and spot-on eggs.

my current fav is the croque madame for breakfast--essentially a grilled ham and cheese with béchamel sauce and an egg on top.

new location across town

you must schedule a food intervention after this place. the closest thing to being in france in the us. amazing bakery and restaurant.

the place was packed at 10am and very fast turnover. no wait, but bustling. greeted in french, quick service and amazing food.

i had a traditional crepe and wendy had coconut french toast. wonderful!

prices are amazingly low for the quality and quantity.

we plan to stock up on the truffles and baked goods for our stay in rehab. 😎

do not miss this when in santa fe!

san francisco chowhound was right! thanks!

chill travelers

must stop when staying in santa fe. had an omelette and my wife had the croque madame. had to split a caramel peach crepe. eaten there three times in 3 years - all remarkable. small place, so be prepared to wait 15 to 30 minutes. you can always jam in there and get a pastry or two while you wait. trust me, the locals want it all to themselves and you'll see why.

the food was amazing. i got the lemon ricotta pancakes. they were some of the best pancakes i've ever had. just oozing with flavor. we also got a giant cinnamon roll. how can a cinnamon roll not impress? def recommend this place.

this would be the place for my last meal before execution !
i've never had any dish here that wasn't to die for.
and the potato chips - heaven on earth !

this french place is everything. it's cozy and warm and lively. the pastries are phenomenal vibrant and full of flavor. this place does not disappoint. and they're always crowded which is a good sign.

merci! delish!
my husband and i walked over for breakfast as suggested by another reviewer. there was a wait, but not too long. we both had french toast with fruit w a side of bacon. everything was delicious.