Clafoutis brings a rare taste of France to the predominantly Tex-Mex fare of Santa Fe, cutting through a sea of pinto beans and green chili with fine cheeses, meats and baked goods. The French proprietors are reputed with Santa Fe’s best coffee, which can be taken to go with any of Clafoutis’ renowned pastries in the event that all of the restaurant’s tables are taken, not an uncommon occurrence. For those who manage to secure a table, a variety of sandwiches, quiches, salads and crepes populate the sit-down menu.

High-elevation baking might not always (ahem) rise to the occasion...but at Clafoutis, the French family that owns and cooks at this bakery/restaurant has acclimated perfectly to the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. While it might be hard to tear yourself away from red-and-geeen-chile-on-everything while in New Mexico, if you do want to take a break from capsaicin for your morning eats, this is the place. Just to the northwest of the city’s historic core, Clafoutis is one of Santa Fe‘s morning institutions.

Undeniably French, this bustling café serves authentic, delicious food. Walk through the door of this bright, open space and you'll almost certainly be greeted with a cheery "bonjour" from Anne-Laure, who owns it with her husband, Philippe. Start your day with a crepe, a fluffy omelet, or le gauffre (large waffle).

Santa Fe has, for years, enjoyed a few much-loved French-style cafés, in particular, Clafoutis in Midtown and The French Pastry Shop & Creperie at La Fonda on the Plaza. A slightly more recent addition, Chez Mamou, near the Plaza is closed currently for renovations and expansion, but should be back offering croissants and cappuccinos and other café favorites before long. Madame Matisse, the newish kid on the block, welcomes guests to a Midtown locale too.

If you’re craving something sweet, head to Clafoutis, a charming French bakery and cafe located just off the Plaza. This family-owned establishment specializes in authentic French pastries, from flaky croissants to decadent chocolate eclairs. Kids will delight in choosing from the colorful array of treats in the display case, while parents can enjoy a leisurely breakfast or lunch on the sunny patio overlooking the bustling street below.

Clafoutis is a family owned and operated French bakery that is rather low-key and country-style that bakes fresh cakes and other baked goods daily along with serving light breakfast, brunch, and lunch options. Whether you’re looking for a regular size cake to take home for dessert or a larger sheet cake for a family function or any other occasion, you can choose from options like their Raspberry Cake, Lemon Cake, and Black Forest Cake.

It is packed in the morning with people enjoying fresh-out-of-the-oven pastries and café au lait in bowls. But lunch brings with it the opportunity to sample dishes like Croques Monsieur, Salade Nicoise, or a slice of salmon quiche. Run by a French couple, you are greeted with a cheerful “Bon Jour,” and before leaving, walking up to the cash register gives you a moment of pastry porn, peering inside the well-stocked bakery case.

The passion it takes to get a buttery, flaky croissant to come out of an oven at high altitudes is serious business, and SFR’s readers say there’s no better crew for the job than the Ligier family and their beloved Clafoutis. What’s arguably even better?. When a French baker willingly puts an American twist on something so precious by adding eggs, bacon and swiss cheese to make their croissant breakfast sandwich.

Clafoutis offers sweet treats and beautifully browned breads to go with your morning coffee. The crumb pockets, quiches, and donuts lining the shelves bring some French flair to The City Different. For something with a bit more of a savory taste, the paired sandwich flavors of croque madame and croque monsieur are sure to delight (and are available all day).

Owners Anne-Laure and Philippe Ligier run this bustling boulangerie/patisserie. She runs the front of the house greeting customers with a cheery "Bonjour!" while he's in the kitchen baking the fresh breads and pastries they're known for. Breakfast can be as simple as a croissant teamed with coffee, espresso hot chocolate or even a bowl of café au lait.

Guadalupe Street, Santa Fe Clafoutis is a pocket-sized piece of France hidden in New Mexico. It's so popular that a line usually clogs the door – you can practically see the drool marks on the glass!. The owner peppers customer interactions with touches of her mother tongue and the chocolate mousse is as authentically French as she and her husband.

Popular French café Clafoutis is both a delicious and affordable choice for a breakfast. With a boulangerie specializing in freshly baked baguettes and pastries that rival Paris, you can't go wrong with any of the items on its massive menu — whether you're in the mood for croque monsieur, salmon quiche, or perfectly thin all-day crepes.

Take a Parisian detour Clafoutis is the French breakfast and lunch solution to one too many burritos. Expect a real French baker to zip up meals that revolve around bread and pastry. Ample indoor and outdoor seating options, or you can just choose from the enormous pastry and pre-made to-go options, which change a bit from day to day.

Clafoutis is a family-owned French bakery and restaurant that serves salads, cheese plates, creative quiches (including a green chile option), sandwiches, and a full patisserie menu (including fresh breads, luscious cakes, gorgeous fruit tarts, and more). Perfect for breakfast, lunch, brunch, or catered events.

Clafoutis-If you judge a restaurant by how busy it is, Clafoutis, a French cafe, is always packed until they close at 3 pm. Whether you want a French omelet, a crepe, or a savory salad, you’ll love Clafoutis. Husband and wife duo, Pierre and Ann, hail directly from France and are smooth operators.

Open for breakfast and lunch, Clafoutis French Restaurant is a local favorite. The restaurant serves freshly baked pastries, traditional and non-traditional French breakfasts and breadboard lunches hand-in-hand with friendly service in a casual, relaxed atmosphere.

They serve some of the best baked goods in the city, and it’s got lots of variety. This French café has aesthetics, and it’s easy on the wallet. Their specialty lies in baguettes and pastries.

Clafoutis: Just found this excellent French bakery/cafe on a recent trip thanks to a long-time local friend. It has great salads and sandwiches and amazing French pastries and desserts!!.

Clafoutis: For a taste of France in the heart of Santa Fe, Clafoutis is the place to be. Their menu boasts fresh baguettes, pastries, croque monsieur, quiche, and delicious crepes.

- Rating: 4.5/5 (1083 reviews)- Price level: $$- Address: 333 West Cordova Road Santa Fe, New Mexico - Categories: French, Bakeries, Creperies- Read more on Yelp

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