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    Cafe Des Artistes

    3.7 (64 reviews)
    InexpensiveSandwiches, Wine Bars, Salad
    Closed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    This is the spot after gallery shopping. Water, coffee, pastry and truffles. Prefect rest stop!
    Mike H.

    After looking at pottery and sculpture for most of the day, we needed hydration, caffeine and a small bite. Cafe Des Artiste is the spot! Perfect buttery, flaky pastry, heavenly decadent truffles and quick, accurate service was the order of the day from Jean-Jacques and his staff. I cannot wait to come back and enjoy the spacious patio this spring or summer for a scoop of gelato. Stop into one of the oldest establishments near the Plaza in SFE. The proprietor is in the shop most days and loves to chat. Jean-Jacques has been in the cafe business for about 30 years and definitely knows what it takes to be successful! See him soon, and check out the cafe! Wonderful!

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    J Warren R.

    Cute coffee, pastry and lunch spot on the Artistes (Art Galleries) street. We popped in here and had a very nice freshly prepared sandwich for lunch. The sourdough bread was freshly baked and very tasty. Freshly brewed ice tea was great. Was tempted by the lineup of French Wines by the glass, but it was too early in the day. Service depends on how many customers. There is only one Frenchman behind the counter and he works hard and fast to get each order out, but sometimes the crowds make the wait a bit longer. It is worth the wait. Freshly baked cookies were tasty as well. Inside the seating space is small but feels spacious, with a few tables to sit. Glad I tried this place as there are many things to remind me of Paris, where the owner is from.

    Jodi H.

    Too slow. The barista was not into his job. However the Coffee was very rich and smooth and not as pricey. The Music was festive as well. Just would have liked the service to be more upbeat and friendly.

    Beware! Deliciousness awaits! And GELATO!
    Donna S.

    Take a trip to Paris without leaving NM! We love this spot for coffee & Gelato! CUTE outdoor area, great coffee & pastries... and did I mention Gelato!? ;) We have spent many hours snacking & sipping lattes & breve cortados under the shade of their umbrellas, especially on lazy Sunday afternoons. And check out the AMAZING neighboring galleries! (My fave is Antieau Gallery, just down the street...)

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    This place has everything...sandwiches, salads, coffee, beer, wine, gelato. Everything on my ham, Brie, avocado, tomato and lettuce croissant was fresh and delicious. Super friendly customer service. Music is relaxing and perfect volume. They have outdoor and indoor seating. Highly recommend

    Kathleen B.

    This is the PERFECT place to have come free and a snack in Santa Fe! On a quiet street off the plaza, it reminds me of coffee spots in Paris. Great coffee, nice treats( as well as meals if that's what you prefer), quiet music in the background, great staff. It's a neighborhood coffee spot as well as a spot to relax while visiting Santa Fe

    Lori H.

    Best described as just ok. I had the daily quiche which was ham and cheese with hatch chile. Not only did It take a long time (only two people there) but there was no chile flavor at all in my quiche. None. And the ham tasted old and dry. The side salad was good. Chocolate chip cookie was tasty so I'll give them that.

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    35 minutes to get a BLT horrifically slow service, absolutely no customer service at this location.

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    A perfect place for lunch or a latte and pastry. A very French cafe feel with music to match: Hot Club of France, Segovia, ....

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    Great place great coffee would recommend it to anyone. Really good baked goods will definitely come back.

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    Great fresh food, speedy service, interesting menu. I will definitely be back on my next trip to Santa Fe.

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    Husband and I went in and got iced lattes. They were delicious! Coffee was smooth and no bitterness at all. Highly recommend!

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    (454 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    WOW. Wine here is AWESOMENESS!…read more Yelp friends ... Armando Rosales is the friendliest bartender I've met in a long while He's from Espanola so he's super down to Earth ! (Future manager I think) He let me sample some great wines 1) Signature Canyon Five ~ fruity. Unique 2) Heritage Cabernet Sauvignon ~ AMAZING ! I ordered number 2 to pair with my (incredible) FRENCH ONION SOUP If you have that on your menu I have to try it but this was truly exceptional ! Following that I had the New York Strip. Medium rare. GREAT but I did ask for a side of Green Chile. And Garlic Aioli for the potatoes Nicely cooked but I added some salt and chile to make it pop my taste buds. YES. I would order it again the same way The Pork Chop looked great as well Desert was also very good. Truffles and Port wine ...I love Port wine (Spicy chocolate truffles with lovely RED CHILE in them) I think I'd give these guys 6 stars of if I could because Armando was so cool toward me !

    This wine bar was just ok. When visiting Santa Fe in the summertime, we stopped in for some quick…read morebites and a bit of wine tasting. The wine was not cold. We ordered flights of white and none of them were cold enough. I understand if they had been reds, but on a hot summer day, one just craves a cold glass of wine and/or bubbly. Once we were done tasting our wines and the food arrived, we had to ask a couple of times/people to remove the large glasses and apparatus they rested in from our table since there wasn't room for everything. The hummus and pita with hot honey and feta was pretty good, and our son loved his pasta dish from the kids menu, but that was the extent of the magic here. The paninis the rest of our party ordered were again, just ok. When I went to the restroom I was appalled. There was some really gross stuff sticking to the wall next to the toilet; I couldn't tell if it was barf or poop, but it really turned me off. Good thing we were already on our way out. The atmosphere is kind of a New Orleans vibe with a high ceiling and covered terrace upstairs with plants that you can see from the downstairs area. That was nice. The day before when I was walking around the Plaza, they had a big carafe of fruit-infused ice water outside the restaurant with plastic cups for people to help themselves to, and it was super refreshing. That was the best thing about this place.

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    4.8
    (30 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    Walk-ins welcome
    Outdoor seating

    * Came here for cocktails only and was not disappointed *…read moredelicious cocktails * Amazingly priced * The bartender puts time into his craft in making sure the drinks are awesome * Super friendly and attentive service * Cool space * Wine and spirit tasting options * Small plates menu available *Indoor and outdoor space

    This is such an awesome wine bar in the heart of Santa Fe on the corner of Guadalupe and San…read moreFrancisco St. Shout-out to Evan who served us both times we visited the shop around happy hour time. The first time we came, we had a delicious cheese & charcuterie plate with all the fixins, including a spicy jam I asked to take to-go when we were done. Evan thoughtfully topped it off and put it in a small container. Wines were delicious--the hubs and I each ordered a flight, he a "refreshing whites" flight and I a mix n match situation (also whites, but with bubbly selections as well). The grandparents got their drinks by the glass and the kiddo was happy to have water and snacks. The ambiance is cool, both literally and figuratively....it was so pleasant to come in from the summer heat into this stylish and AC'd spot featuring local artists' work on the walls, and the hand soap in the bathroom also felt artisan and special. Individual hand towels to dry off hands after washing as well. The second time we came in it was just my husband and myself, and Evan gave us the royal treatment once again. There were other patrons and he graced every party with the same attentiveness and expertise. We each ordered a flight, and when Evan was knowledgeably explaining the wines we selected, it made me crave and decide to ask for a glass of bubbly. He went above and beyond to bring us a sampling of bubbles on the house! What?! Definitely will be back if we are ever in the area again and we highly recommend this place. Thank you, Evan, and Vara tasting room!

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    3.5
    (221 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    The drinks here were solid. But the service started out terrible, so not sure I would return. I…read morewould more likely go to Tonic (reviewed separately) for cocktails. When I arrived, I originally wanted to visit the restaurant, which was closed for the week due to a family emergency. So I presented to the open seating bar. Was ignored a long time. Got up to go to the bar and someone else stole my table. Took a long time to be acknowledged by the bar tender and finally made an order. Took quite a while to get it. Things got better when a bar seat opened up and I moved to the bar. But keep in mind, a different bar tender pretty much took over and kept my drinks flowing. That first bar tender could not hang, demonstrating poor time management skills and appeared to be moving slowly. The second bar tender, I think his name is Hector, really turned things around for me. I visited Secreto (another hotel based outfit, in the Hotel St. Francis) because they are supposed to be a "cocktail experience," boasting "garden to glass" cocktails. Dark wood and southwestern palate for decor. I had: Smoked sage margarita: flagship drink, smoked washed premium margarita (super herbal) Ghost ranch reverie: Tequila with peach, apricot shrub, lemon, seltzer, smoked rosemary (light, not too sweet, an "homage to the passionate artists of the southwest) Madonna of the Mesa: tequila blanco, pomegranate, mouth herbs, lemon, rose water (soft and balanced) Secret garden: basil infused gin gimlet with lime and chomilre infused honey. "Botanical crispiness meets honeyed serenity." I liked the basil, but the honey wasn't my thing. But a good cocktail. Again, drinks were good. On a Thursday afternoon, it was initially crowded and the initial service was terrible. But Hector saved the day.

    We thoroughly enjoyed spending an hour here prior to dinner…read more 'The cocktails were inventive (lots of smoke and infusions) and the surroundings were pleasant. We sat on the veranda out front and it was the perfect spot for watching the world go by. Recommended cocktails; Smoked Sage Margarita, Secret Garden and the Secreto Old Fashioned.

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    315 Restaurant & Wine Bar

    3.6
    (213 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    Amazing meal. Trout Rilette, Chanterelle & Leek Crêpes, Duck Leg Confit, Fisherman's Stew,…read moreCavatelli and Fruit Crisp were all delicious. Had a bottle of Pinot Blanc from Alsace and a 1/2 btl of Gigondas from the Rhone. I really love it when restaurants have a decent selection of 1/2 btls. As we were 3 and it was a week night, two bottles would have been too much. Service was spot on and it is a beautiful restaurant. Will be back!

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    4.0
    (163 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    Full bar
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    I was in Santa Fe for a ridiculously niche lawyers conference and wandered into El Matador on a…read morerandom Thursday night. Then I came back Friday. And Saturday. Not because of the drinks. Not because of the atmosphere. Not because of the location. Because of Katya. Katya is not my favorite bartender. She is my favorite human being. I've spent enough time in bars to know when someone is good at their job. Katya operates on an entirely different level. She can take what feels like sixteen orders at once, remember every single one, deliver them with absolute precision, keep the entire room moving, somehow do the math in her head, and still make every customer feel like they're the only person sitting at the bar. The basement bar itself is exactly what a great dive should be; a shithole. Heavy hobo stab vibes upon entry, including Katya. Smell: multiple buttholes farting at once. Climate control: sweaty patron dependent. Lighting: liability. TV: playing a rotation of trash 80s DVDs . If business schools were smart, they'd study her. If hospitality groups were smart, they'd clone her. If Santa Fe has any sense at all, they'll do whatever it takes to keep her exactly where she is. Cash only, so come prepared. And bring plenty of it, because she deserves every penny. Katya must be protected at all costs.

    Kind of a grungy, punk, divey vibe. Not exactly my thing, but where that feels unique to me this is…read morethe kind of place to remind yourself it takes all kinds. A busy setting and top candidate for beginning or ending your Santa Fe drunk parade. That is to say, it is fun. It is not refined. But it clearly does not want to be. :)

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