In Santa Fe for a little brain reboot! This little place is a hidden gem! The people were very welcoming, the coffee was great, and the Prosciutto sandwich and the sourdough coffee cake were insane! The space has plenty of seating inside and outside as well! Definitely will be coming back here soon! Daniel & Lexi read more

Counter Culture Cafe - Grilled Prosciutto Sandwich! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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Best Huevos Rancheros EVER‼ We dine here often and it's always wonderful The staff always have smiles on their faces, and are kind. It's nice to see the same crew year after year. It's obvious they love what they do, and it speaks volumes about the owner. Love the grilled chicken sandwich and pea soup too... just to name a few of our faves. HIGHLY RECOMMEND ‼‼‼‼ read more

Counter Culture Cafe - Huevos Rancheros - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

You know this place is OK. In my opinion nothing that fabulous but nothing bad just common place. I had a Greek salad. It was good, but it didn't scream Greek to me. It had a smidgen of feta cheese sprinkled on top of greens mix with a few onions and three black olives. It didn't come with any pita bread or crackers. I'm not a big eater, but I left hungry. My friend had seafood tacos. No salsa given. She went up to get Cholula sauce. I noticed there was three small chunks of fish that were battered and deep-fried. Some kind of thousand island dressing thrown on it and a nice little tiny skimpy sprig of cilantro. Just nothing that amazing. The inside of the place is rustic. And we sat outside in the patio area. Once again, nothing that special but not bad just nothing calling me back. read more

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This was the first and the favorite meal I had in Santa Fe! Everything I tried was delicious, and I would absolutely come here again and again if I could. I shared the Durango omelette and Huevos rancheros, then we got a cinnamon roll and French toast for the table. Everything was fantastic. I slightly preferred the Huevos rancheros over the omelette, but you can't go wrong with either. The cinnamon roll was massive, almost the size of my whole hand in length and width. I thought the cinnamon roll was amazing, but then I had the French toast, which is made from the cinnamon roll, and I was blown away. Absolute perfection. They have a lot of seating both inside and out, with big tables that are great for groups. We had a group of 7 and many of the tables would've comfortably sat us, and some with room to spare. read more

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My hot oat milk matcha latte was very good. My wife got an iced oat milk latte which was good but very strong and not very milky, it tasted more like an iced Americano. We also got a cinnamon roll for the kids to share. The thing was enormous. read more

Quick service, scrumptious fresh food and clean location. The food is always top notch!

Wonderful variety of food. They have seating for large groups as well as small. Nice patio area that has shade. read more

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Great service, nice ambiance, nice staff, good quality food. There's nothing to complain about. I'd really reccomend the Huevos rancheros though, it was very good. read more

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It was freezing out so a bowl of spicy soup was warm and comforting. The place is nice, comfy, and the menu has a large variety that can hit any craving you could have. The cinnamon rolls are as big as my face. read more

Counter Culture Cafe - Spicy Chicken Tom Yum Soup - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

We came here on a recommendation from a local for coffee, but we decided to stay for breakfast since the menu looked really good. I saw reviews raving about their cinnamon rolls, so my boyfriend got one to try. He was a little disappointed that it was a little dry and not as magical as everyone hyped it up to be, maybe because they didn't warm it up for serving. We got the Durango Omelette and it was very good. He loves green chile anything, and he was very impressed by theirs. They have a lot of seating and community tables, with a very laid back vibe. Lots of toys and games for kiddos, too. We'd definitely come back for more next time! read more

Counter Culture Cafe - Durango Omelette with gluten free toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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Food overall was good but the entire place gets extremely loud when it's busy making it hard to have a conversation. Noise caused their staff to incorrectly hear questions and what I ordered which resulted in me getting items I had never intended to receive. read more

After 7 years I decided to update my review to include my Mediterranean Plate I had today, because the hummus was just that good-in fact the best I've had in Santa Fe. Greek salad also great, tho the sprouts on top and ginormous carrot shavings on bottom confused me. Still, it all tasted delicious (including the Spanakopita), and the warmed pita bread was a bonus. Also, 7 years ago they didn't take cards but now they do - with a 3% charge (so bring cash). Finally, remember to get your own napkins and silverware at the station - they don't tell you that and I had forgotten. The noise level is still as loud as ever inside but hey, that's the price you pay for delicious food! I couldn't resist the piece of poppyseed bundt cake and was glad I got it as it was heavenly and perfectly moist. read more

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This pet friendly restaurant was perfect for breakfast for my pup and myself. We were able to sit outside in the back area and enjoy our meal. The food was so delicious and flavorful. Very welcoming staff and beautiful decor. read more

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Funky little place with really good food. Fresh baked breads make for good fried egg sandwich.

Nine members of the Santa Fe Foodies group enjoyed their meal in the lovely 2nd (back) patio, and everyone seemed very pleased with the food. I had my standby, the Durang Omelette, always great, one of the best in town. Red Chile was outstanding. My wife had the Nicoise salad with Salmon, which was very good. Fun vibe, very good service, a great place to eat, and super dog-friendly (we didn't bring the pups but met several lovely dogs). Parking is challenging, but that's the only minus. Food is fresh, clean, and delicious! read more

Counter Culture Cafe - Durango Omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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OMG! Have you ever been sad when you get a little cinnamon roll and you wished it was bigger? If you come to counter culture, your GIGANTIC cinnamon roll will be your greatest happiness! And then you can make it into French toast if you'd like! I got a Belgian waffle and crispy bacon. Perfectly crispy on the edges and soft but fully cooked in the middle. My friend got the frittata and it was perfect. It had a nice side salad with it. 2 burritos- nice size to start the morning. And last but not least our group rounded up with the Brie and fresh fruit. Baguette was perfect. You can't go wrong here! read more

try as I might, I do not like this place. First, do not. Ask me for a tip when you do. Absolutely nothing to earn it. I have to get my condiments, salt and pepper, napkins, go box, and I'm expected to bus my table. Also, I'm on a roll, I ordered a tuna sandwich. No onions, and no sprouts. I get a tuna salad, but the onions are in the mix, they should've told me that in the beginning. I went back to ask about it, and they said the girl said no. You ordered tuna with no sprouts, and no tomato, and I held up the tomato on my plate. If I didn't order tomatoes what is this. Do you want anything else? Absolutely not. read more

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Two of us went to Counter Culture today. It was my second visit and it's a place I'd recommend. As I did last time, I ordered the Half Sandwich, Soup, AND Salad for $14. I thought that was a good price. I chose the tuna salad on whole wheat which came with lettuce, tomato, red onion, sprouts, walnut, celery, and Dijon mustard. Very tasty and quite large. I really enjoyed the fresh-tasting sprouts as well as the crunch from the celery and walnuts. I'm picky about tuna salad and this hit the spot. For my soup I ordered the vegan split pea. Hearty and something you don't see that often. The side salad with was made of lettuce, sprouts, tomato, red onions, cucumber, and carrots, I requested balsamic dressing. One tip is to order your dressing on the side as they were quite generous with it. My friend ordered the grilled chicken sandwich, salad with Cesar dressing, and clam chowder. I'm not sure how often the soup menu changes. He also mentioned a little kick to his sandwich. To drink, I had an herbal iced tea with Hibiscus and he had the Thai iced tea. And we also bought a blueberry muffin for later. We pinched off a couple of pieces while waiting for our food and we can't wait to finish it tonight. The restaurant has a very nice variety of sandwiches, several salad choices, breakfast options, as well as specialty items like spring rolls and beer battered salmon tacos. You order at the counter and they deliver the food to your table. The decor is simple and clear. Definitely worth a visit. read more

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We like Counter Culture, especially for lunch when doing errands in town. Everything is served with attention to the freshest ingredients, presentation and FLAVOR. Recommend the grilled prosciutto, meatball grinder, portobello mushroom, sesame noodles, breakfast items. It's become a bit pricey but EVERY RESTAURANT in Santa Fe is pricey. At least at Counter Culture you get real food, not something out of a freezer delivered by Shamrock or other supplier. read more

My daughter and son in law have vacationed in Santa Fe several times and my wife and I were making our first visit to Santa Fe.They have been to Counter Culture several times and have said the food is great. I had one of few breakfast specials. The Lemon Ricotta pancakes with strawberries and real maple syrup. My wife the 2 egg plate , Daughter had the Cowboy Bowl 2 eggs, bacon, black beans, sour cream, red or green chile w/homefries & flour tortilla, and son in law had the hand held Burrito egg, cheese, potato, onion & chile. He help my daughter eat her breakfast because the Cowboy bowl is huge. My pancakes were a little dense but very tasty. Everyone enjoyed their breakfast. You can taste the food is high quality. Great service too. read more

For 7 years I wrote almost daily at Counter Culture, a table Jason stated he would add my name. FOOD is incredible and design to fashion whatever you want, whether it be pancakes with a salad, or any choice off the menu, eggs over easy with tea, coffee sits in hot canisters for your ease in refills. The food here is incredible and simple with artistry woven in each plate while one's eyes roll back in sheer pleasure with eat morsel consumed! Plenty to choose from, and the coffee is incredible with several choices, plus teas!!! This place is to "Please!" Eat in or take out ~ your desire is Counter Culture's pleasure ~ Dang I miss you Jason and your cafe and staff!! Jason Aufrichtig is the genius behind Counter Culture, he designed every portion with meticulous flawless detail to serve locals and out of state visitors, artists, writers, friends and family gather inside and the wondrous patio. I wrote an entire book here! And drank tea along with veggie dishes. Jason when in-house would visit with he warm smile; Jason and your cafe are missed terribly!! When entering to order with ease, they know your name and what your preferences are. More than accommodating, delicious food, meeting friends or sitting alone writing or crafting a piece of art. Art fills the walls from all local artist and for sale. Address: 930 Baca St #1, Santa Fe, NM 87505 Phone: (505) 995-1105 Wish I had taken some photos from that time, yet cell phones were not that developed! read more

Fully self serve but expecting a tip at order. Some dishes can be excellent at times and yucky at others. Completely unpredictable. I hate having to do all the labor myself aside from cooking. After 6 years in Santa Fe I've given up on this place. read more

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Really good food all around. I really enjoyed their burger! Breakfast foods are great! Consistency can be a bit off, as in you'll never receive the same dish twice. Some days are better than others. Awesome outdoor seating. read more

Did takeout from here and it was delicious. Greek salad and Asian plate very fresh. The standout was a gluten free dirt bomb. Omg, fabulous! And we aren't even gluten free but it looked so good that we had to try one. Fun ambience, good service. Nothing fancy, just good! read more

Counter Culture Cafe - Gluten free dirt bomb! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

They are no longer cash only. Yay! I have given it another try because we loved it SO MUCH before covid. Happy to report that the staff was friendly & the food is still delicious. Love the hibiscus herbal ice tea... it IS slightly sweet but not too much for me. I am still disappointed that they continue to use Styrofoam & plastic to go containers, but I have HOPE that they will correct this. (The food is so good I seldom have Leftovers, but I won't order takeout here until they get sustainable containers. read more

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Let's start this Santa Fe week off right! They accepted credit card - just need to update 'cash only'. The menu is quite vast & a cup of dark coffee seems to be alright. The vibe, that is amazing. Kids friendly & Barista are cheerful. Everyone plays their parts. A lot of patrons working on their laptop at the cafe even in the morning. I sat the front patio for the morning breeze & the price is what you'd expect for a trendy place. I am not sure, this is Hipster spot but I d come back next time. ( No hippies in the cafe as far as I know, hey this is " Counter Culture" #ykyk). Again, this is Santa Fe, NM if you feel particularly not welcome, it is not about you. Learn how to blend in first, which I know local folks here, so I ain't surprised. The SouthWestern Pride :) There is a parking lot & the small galleries in the compound! read more

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This is one of the local favorite famous for the cinnamon bun. Personally I don't like cinnamon bun so I went for their regular breakfast menu. I ordered cowboy boy. The portion is massive, it needs two person to finish. It's also very heavy with a lot of cheese, sauce and carb. Not sure if it's healthy option but it taste decent. You go to counter to order then take a number to find wherever to sit. Clean up after you finish. Self serve is pretty efficient. read more

Counter Culture Cafe - Cowboy bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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Food was very tasty! Ambiance was nice too especially at the front patio with nice music playing. The service was busy and cashier didn't seem too interested in making recommendations as we were first-timers. FYI you need to get your own cutlery at the front. Would come back again for breakfast though. read more

Counter Culture Cafe - Breakfast quesadilla - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

I love this place! We were in town for 3 days, went here on day one, and ended up going here for breakfast everyday. There are so many breakfast options and the coffee is amazing! read more

Quaint place. Place your order at the counter and they deliver. They only take cash and checks. No credit cards. Now for the food. Love love love the French toast, blueberry pancakes. Food is hot and delicious. Highly recommend. Open til 3:00. PS you have to clear your own table into the baskets. No problem. read more

Great food, as usual. Back staff are great, front staff is always hit or miss. You have to watch the bill - they will over charge you for "substitutions" by cutting the item and charging you full price for the added item. A very bad way to treat repeat customers. It leaves a really bad taste. And that was with, mind you, 20% tip for counter service. My mistake. Won't go again. read more

Food is real and healthy. My cappuccino hit the spot. Service was cheerful and helpful. I bought a tee shirt and the staff person went out of her way to find my size. Thanks. The ambiance is creative and all good vibes. Cool shops and studios in the same little artist's enclave. read more

Counter Culture Cafe - Something for everyone in a cool setting. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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Food was delicious and came out quickly. Portions were huge and everything was very fresh. It was very crowded and therefore very, very loud. Not a good place to have a conversation. read more

Counter Culture Cafe - Turkey sandwich, soup and side salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Yummy brunch! The plates are STACKED. If you're super hungry, this is a great amount of food. We didn't finish our meals, and actually had our leftovers for dinner the same day. Dogs are allowed on the patio here, so that's a major win for a dog owner like me! We shared a blueberry muffin, and it tasted like a "healthy" homemade muffin...Like if you added a yogurt crumb topping, this would be perfect for me! Still good, but I would prefer a different pastry from here. I had a Greek omelette special, and it was so good! The veggies inside were fresh, the feta gave a nice zing, and the eggs were cooked nicely. The side of potatoes were flavored well. My meal also came with a lot of toast. My husband got the El Grande, and for sure it was Grande. He liked his meal. read more

Counter Culture Cafe - Greek Omelet Special - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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What a surprise. A little away from downtown but well worth the drive. Had breakfast here twice during our stay. Love the huevos rancheros.

Nice cafe. Coffee was extremely well made. Each of the coffee drinks was cleverly named. There are a number of small businesses connected to the cafe. read more

Famous local restaurant off the beaten path. On Saturdays and Wednesdays they have freshly made cinnamon buns that are out of this world, and sized to share. Seems like 1 pound but soooo good. They have an incredible menu of breakfast, lunch, and dinner items - just read more reviews to get a sense. We came for breakfast early, around 8:15 on Saturday and no sooner had we arrived the place got packed. Best to get here before 8:30. The cinnamon bun was the yummiest I've ever had, and best of all because of the healthier ingredients they use in all meals I didn't feel that heavy feeling after eating 1/3 of it. For my main breakfast dish I opted for the Huevos Rancheros. OMG I devoted the whole thing in what seemed like minutes. Christmas a must. Amazing! As a first time visitor I didn't realize that we have to get our own water and silverware. Shows just how local this place is. Highly, highly recommend to any Santa Fe visitor. read more

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The breakfast burito was fantastic. A little crowded for my preference, but that is to be expected of a place with great food, fast and friendly service, and on a Sunday. My family and I have eaten here many times over the years. Every visit is a worth while experience. I will definitely be back for more. read more

I've been coming to Counter Culture for over 15 years. While the food is still very good, and the space is great, it's impossible to recommend it anymore because of the counter staff. Last five times I've experienced the same distracted, rude or downright hostile service. Utter lack of respect for customers. (And yes, I'm stupid for continuing to patonize after multiple bad experiences.) I brought guests once and regretted it due to the surly attitudes when ordering. read more

Food was tasty, finally a cook that understands "over easy", pancake was fluffy, bacon was crispy and potatoes crooked through. My breve was a bit foamy but flavorful. Very cool place and helpful staff, counter service which for me eliminated the frustration of poor waitstaff which seems to plague Santa Fe. Only issue could be parking but a great experience. read more