This French Pastry Shop (or similar) has been around since I first visited Santa Fe around 1979. I imagine that there's been a few ownership and La Fonda relationship changes, but inside my limited memory, the place pretty much looks and feels the same. I stopped in last week and ordered a black forest cake slice to go. I was thinking that a little sugar with coffee in the morning was good. I also knew that Gayle wouldn't snack on it as she doesn't like fruit and chocolate mixed together in a dessert. The "to-go" line was a little slow, mostly due to a combination of chatter and specialty coffee drink preparation. But I wasn't much in a hurry. And once that was out of the way, the transaction proceeded smoothly, including a nice box to carry it home. read more

The vibe in here is a bit rushed, or unwelcoming in a way. The quiche though is very good, and a very large slice. Prices are quite high so it's a bit over hyped I think being attached to the hotel and right near the Square. The iced latte I got was very nice, the pastry was a little dry. Its convenient tourist spot but there is probably more interesting places to try. read more

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Stopped here on our way back to town after a company Christmas party and overnight stay. I liked that it was open fairly early in the plaza. We were welcomed quickly and we placed an order. We got three pastries and an espresso. My husband said the esspeso wasn't fantastic but we loved the chocolate croissant, peach pastries, and a savory cheese one as well. I also personally appreciate that the staff was kind to everyone, including those unhoused allowing them in when it was below freezing and that they had coffee. read more

French Pastry Shop - Pastries - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Warm rustic charm filled with authentic and comforting French pastries and cuisine. Everywhere your eyes reach will take you to the French countryside and each bite will seal the reality of the experience. Walking the streets of Old Town Santa Fe, you wouldn't think this is possible. But sit down in front of the large fire place, order the quiche or sandwich of your choice. We loved the flaking of the quiche pastry and savoriness of the fillings. We also had Croque Madam and baguette sandwich with the onion soup. We enjoyed the personal touch of our server who made us feel like regulars coming to visit a long-time friend at work. We couldn't leave until we had a box full of pastries to try later and it was all we could do to not consume them all in one sitting. Thanks for the comforting afternoon. read more

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A cozy little French pastry shop that I stopped at for breakfast, the pastries look divine, but because I was there for breakfast, I decided to have a croissant. It was OK a little gooey on the inside, which I am not a fan of but because of its size, I just ate the outside. The coffee was excellent. Service was quick, efficient and friendly. read more

French Pastry Shop - Storefront - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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Being from Europe, pastries for me are a must and mainly I appreciate when I find a shop who can craft a good pastry without all the excessive sugar. The napoleon was perfect. Crispy layers of phyllo with a subtle vanilla custard cream.. yummy! Don't worry about manners and just bite into it, a fork will not do it any justice lol The black Forrest cake was also very well made. A little on the sweeter side for my taste but with the addition of the cherries inside it made for a delicious dessert. The place was packed so we took these to go, grabbed a few utensils and sat at a nearby park to enjoy them. They also serve coffee and other savory treats for your delight whether is morning breakfast hours or an afternoon sweet treats. read more

French Pastry Shop - Napoleon and Black Forest cake - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Fun little afternoon treat! My husband and I both had a cappuccino! He got the Montmarte and I got the St Michel. My in-laws shared a Napoleon and each got a chai latte. Service was quick but we didn't feel rushed. Nice place to visit in the afternoon! read more

French Pastry Shop - Montmarte in the background and St Michel in the foreground! - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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Fruit in the crepes was uncooked. Somewhat disappointing. Service was slightly substandard.

Starting the morning off right! We came in on a Sunday at around 10:45AM. Located right in Santa Fe plaza, the place was bustling, but we were lucky enough to get the last table. Alternatively, you can order pastries and coffee to go. The shop itself is cozy and has antique-like decorations. The staff was very friendly. We ordered the savory chicken mushroom spinach crepe and the roast beef sandwich on a baguette, along with a latte and a mocha. The coffee was your typical latte and mocha, and I enjoyed it. The baguette sandwich is also your typical sandwich, although I did enjoy the freshness and softness of the bread. But what I LOVE was the crepe! Folded like a manila envelope, the bechemel sauce paired SO WELL with the chicken mushroom and spinach. Each bite was so satisfying. From the menu items we ordered specifically, this is a satisfactory cafe which will definitely fill you up for the rest of the day. I will say -- the pastries looked absolutely phenomenal, and I would definitely order that next time to satisfy my sweet tooth. Reliable pastry shop in a fantastic location -- worth the experience! read more

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Excellent food and service. Went for crepes and didn't try the pastries but they sure looked good! read more

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The torte Milanese was amazing. Delish layers of egg, spinach, ham and cheese...all in a pastry crust. Cute, rustic flavor for interior decorations. Attached to the La Fonda hotel. Great for a quick lunch! read more

French Pastry Shop - Torte milanese - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

The crepes were amazing!! Fruit cup was good, servers were friendly and efficient. The mood in the restaurant was cozy. The only downside was that the restaurant seemed to be made to serve more people than the space was designed for but the pulled it off beautifully!! read more

The spinach quiche had been reheated and was rubbery! Very poor flavor. So disappointed. The waitress could have been French as she was not friendly and very aloof :) My latte was not good. ( much better latte at the coffee shop down the block!! ) Would not eat here again. read more

We loved the savory items here, both the French Grilled Cheese and the savory cheese and bacon crepe were fantastic. However, the Black Forest cake was a let down, not enough cherries, hardly any, tasted more like a chocolate and cream cake. read more

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We bumped into thjs super cute French café after we were walking around, checking out all the sites and it started pouring. We walked in, got a table and decided to stick around and drink some coffee and try their delicious desserts. We got the moose chocolate cake. It was moist. It wasn't too rich and it hit the spot. Would definitely check it out again the next time we are in Santa Fe. read more

French Pastry Shop - Coffee and cream - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Brings me back to my time in Europe. After a good meal we'd end up at one of the local cafés for dessert and coffee. Of course those cafés didn't have a 100 year history. This café is dimly lit, antique chairs, tables & benches and a well used hearth. The pastries are much fresher. It was late in the day, not much left in the case. But enough for us. It was their Opera (layers of mocha coffee, chocolate & sponge cake) a nice low level of sweetness & moist. Chai Tea - smooth & not overly sweet and a mocha once again not too sweet. Service was meh, but dessert was good. read more

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This is the cutest little place that makes you feel like you've stepped back in time. The fireplaces, brick, and beams on the ceiling all added to the Beauty and the Beast like atmosphere. They were a little busy when we arrived, but they were able to find a table right away. I chose the savory crepe with chicken, spinach, and mushrooms as well as bechamel sauce. It was really delicious, but it seemed like the mushrooms may have come from a can. They didn't seem all that fresh and the texture was a little off. My husband got a chocolate croissant and the bacon and egg crepe. The chocolate croissant was more dense than we've ever seen (he first discovered chocolate croissants in France and has ordered them whenever he can since then). It's cash only, so come prepared. read more

So we came back another day for breakfast, and loved it even more! My Nutella banana crepe was incredible. And the quiche Lorraine was best I've had. Delicious chai latte too. Our waitress was great. The inside is so cozy and old school decorated. It's just quite expensive for breakfast. But that's Santa Fe in general. read more

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Great pasties, food and drinks. The service was great, though they were busy during breakfast which slowed service a bit. Would definitely recommend. I had a stroller so they were sure to give us a table with extra room. Very sweet staff! read more

I arrived at 4:35 or 25 minutes before closing and they said " i will have to take it to go", i ordered a strawberry tart...it was burnt, and dry as a dessert...but hey it looked pretty! read more

We sat and had a cafe au lait and a croque madame. It was DELISH!!! I will be back to try the crepes next. I loved it here!! read more

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This is a cute shop with lots of little tables. The service was fast and pleasant. They offer sweet and savory crepes, as well as hot and cold sandwiches. And of course, they have a great selection of bakery items. This shop is very easy to find as it's within eyesight of the Plaza. A good place for a light bite. read more

French Pastry Shop - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Service is excellent. Our server was very attentive. She kept the coffee full and brought food out quickly. Downside, my peach crepe was a crepe wrapper filled with half a can of canned peaches. $13.50? Not good. read more

We intended to eat here once. We came back every morning. Hands the best bakery in Santa Fe. Delicious pastries, great service and nice atmosphere. read more

The Quiche Lorraine and the Nutella strawberry crepes were delicious. Salad Nicoise wasn't bad either. The place was super busy on Saturday. I would come back again to try the pastries for sure! read more

Great place to make a pit stop while shopping around. I highly recommend the croque madame, quiche and the French union soup. But as always we ordered way too much! read more

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What a busy place this shop was when we stopped in for a late lunch. We were able to get a table for two without much of a wait. And the service was good. Veggie crepe for me, baguette sandwich for him. Portions were good! We took our strawberry neopolian dessert home. Everything was yummy! read more

French Pastry Shop - Veggie crepe, strawberry napoleon dessert - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

It's charming It's popular Delicious pastries But it's busy Almond croissants are good read more

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We changed it up a bit this AM and stopped by the French Pastry Shop for morning coffee. What a good choice... it was good! We had our lattes, and biscotti and a piece of the mushroom quiche. The biscotti was not to sweet, perfect for the coffee. We had the quiche warmed, and it was delicious. Everything was good! It's was crowded, and a steady stream of customers coming in from the hotel and off the street the entire time we were there. Obviously popular, and for a reason, it's good! Recommend the French Pastry Shop... read more

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Firstly, everyone is allowed to disagree with me. My review is based on my experience. The few things I tasted were very good. Not amazing. Not "omfg whenever I'm in Santa Fe I HAVE to go there and have it again." Just good. Service was adequate. Honestly felt kinda slow, but other than someone trying to cram us into a very crowded corner where we'd literally be touching people we didn't know at the next table and bringing two packs of Dijon mustard when we asked for béchamel sauce, it was fine. For me, the things that just rubbed me the wrong way were that it was so bloody hot in there, so crowded, so cramped, so loud, and so absurdly expensive. Nothing I tasted was good enough to warrant what they were charging for it. With so many other places literally within a minute's walk, I don't see myself purposefully choosing to come to this place again of my own volition. Of course, I'm sure there are those who feel this place is the best place on earth and how dare I have an opinion that doesn't mirror their own. If that's you, then by all means, keep going back; I wish you the best. If, however, loud, cramped, hot, and overly expensive places aren't your jam, hopefully this may give you more information to make an informed decision. read more

French Pastry Shop - Updated menus; November 2024 - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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Pastries were not good. Flavorless and dry. Waitress was unfriendly and rushed. Clafoutis and Mille were 1000x better.

A small French patisserie just off the Plaza. Quaint and casual with a huge variety of excellent patisseries. Also, sweet and savory crepes, hot and cold sammies, soups, and salads. The tuna Niçoise salad is delish and fresh. The prices are reasonable and the service is on pointe! Be sure to support this local gem! read more

French Pastry Shop - Pastry and quiche case - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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While visiting Santa Fe, we came across this place and were excited to try it out as we all enjoy French food/pastries. It's a popular place but we were seated quickly. My wife had a half ham and cheese on a baguette; she loved it. I had the chicken and mushroom in a béchamel sauce, wrapped in a crepe; it was tasty and filling. My friends ordered a blueberry crepe and another dish I don't recall. The blueberry crepe was probably the laziest dish I've seen. It was simply a crepe with a bunch of fresh blueberries rolled up in it. Better than canned pie filling but seriously, the berries were still cold. It's not hard to make a compote but no effort was made on this dish. We also tried an almond croissant which was meh; barely any filling. Because the sandwich was good, we decided to come back later to get sandwiches for a picnic we planned for a hike in the area. Came back to find out they were sold out of sandwiches. Seriously? We can see baguettes for sale and you're telling us you can't make more sandwiches? We'll skip this one the next time we are in Santa Fe. read more

French Pastry Shop - Blueberry crepes - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Great place for French pastries and coffee besides the usual Southwestern style dining in Santa Fe New Mexico read more

French Pastry Shop - Quiche Lorraine + French Onion Soup + Café Au Lait - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

The French Bakery is our favorite breakfast spot in Santa Fe and has been for more years than I can count. It can get busy and the service a bit spotty but totally worth it for the food, comfortable decor and watching passersby on the sidewalk. Our standards for breakfast are croque monseiur for my wife and savory crepe for me. I typically get the egg and Swiss crepe with either ham or green chile. They're already served fresh and hot. Same for the croque monsieur. We also get the cup of fresh strawberries and blueberries. It's a huge amount of fruit that is always fresh and sweet. We're usually too full for pastries but, when we're feeling it, my wife likes the Napoleon and I love the raisin rolls. When we're going to be on the road, we always often get a sandwich to go. A half sandwich is huge and plenty big for 2 people. The restaurant can get busy. The wait staff is not always super friendly or particularly attentive but never rude and always responsive when you wave them down. It's a bit pricey but worth it for the quality and ambience. The French Bakery will continue to be our breakfast spot anytime we're in Santa Fe. read more

After researching, I decided to visit this French pastry café. First time visiting Santa Fe thought I'd start early and have a nice coffee and breakfast. After waiting a little bit, I realize it was busy with one server so I understood. Itself seating so I waited and when the server got around to me, she gave me a menu I ordered a cappuccino and strawberry and blueberry cup. I got a cappuccino and a strawberry and blueberry crêpe. Since they were busy, I didn't make a fuss. I decided to go ahead and eat it about halfway through unnoticed a small piece of hair in the strawberries. Then I noticed another strand here about close to inch long. Both of them were the same length I routed to the attention of the server and she said something about he should put a cap on his head so she left and I thought she was going to adjust my bill. I end up paying full price, but she offered me a free pastry. I just left it at that and I left. read more

French Pastry Shop - Two hair strands in my crepe. - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

I don't want to ruin anybody's morning, for once. This pastry shop is clearly popular and makes a bunch of happy people's morning start off right, but I'm going to be that raincloud. It was a miss for our fam. We're used to some pretty iron fisted french bakers in our home town and the pastries here would bring them out of their managerial closet to bark at the bakers. I'll give them a few things - the decor is great. It's very fun to look around. The staff is also very and quick to get you what you need. Just stay away from the pastries if you're a connoisseur. read more

You walk in and see all of these pastries in the glass case and it's almost overload to your senses. Sadly we felt the looks were a bit better than the actual taste. They do have table service and you seat yourself and a server will bring you a menu. I decided to have a desserts crepe which you can get with ice cream so I did. The filling was sliced peaches but the crepe itself was really tough and thick, I'd never had one like that before. My friend had a raspberry tart which she said was very good and it looked super pretty. The place was full and lots of folks coming in off the street. read more

French Pastry Shop - Pastry case - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Must visit spot! Small place, so not good for groups above 4. Had spinach quiche and tourte millanaise. And the church said Amen! Coffee is good too! BTW, try the Black Forest Cake; YUM!! read more

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The French Pastry Shop is a local staple and I've been going there since I was a child. They have the best French onion soup, very cheesy and the broth is on point. All of the pateries are delicious and very fresh, I usually have a hard time deciding which one to order. read more

French Pastry Shop - Fruit tart - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico