Chocolate Maven

Delicious food and wonderful service from beginning to end. We loved it and will be back. Loved that there were organic eggs, watching the bakers at work and the beet salad was the best ever had.

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Stopped for breakfast and was impressed with the service and food. The French toast was extraordinary as were the other items ordered. Location in commercial area did not predict the quality of this place. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

the windows to watch the bakers was a nice treat! great place. a must do

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Nice little restaurant and shop, but very crowded. They crammed a lot of tables in a small space. The restaurant is in an industrial area. The outside looks like a warehouse. Inside is nice, though. Employees are super friendly.Food was okay, but baked goods are awesome. I got a salmon salad, which was delicious. DH got a pulled pork sandwich, which was okay, but a tad dry, probably because we asked for sauce on the side. Good thing we did, 'cause it got some heat! Rosemary fries were also a tad dry. It was busy and took a while for the food to come out. You can watch the "behind the scenes" action behind large glass windows, but there weren't a lot of people back there.The coffee drinks were okay, but not as strong as I'd like. We tried a bear claw pastry stuffed with apple filling. It was awesome. Unfortunately, they were sold out of chocolate croissants by lunchtime.Overall, a good hidden lunch spot. Not super fancy, but a notch up from regular dining. Don't skip dessert! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

They have Gluten free dessert that are so delicious. These do sell out pretty fast.

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Very nice service and lovely menu, and the pastries !

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Glad I was finally able to try this place out. Came here for breakfast this morning and I was not disappointed. I will definitely add this to my breakfast list. I ordered the French toast and my husband ordered the huevos rancheros. Both were good. I actually enjoyed his dish more than mine. I'm looking forward to going back and trying more dishes and pastries! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

The first time I dined at Chocolate Maven my husband and I enjoyed this during Valentines Day for brunch. The place was full of energy and packed to the brim. The location is small so if you are dining on a holiday and you want a more intimate experience then this might be hard with this style of restaurant. Otherwise if you like a lot of energy and enjoy a bumping place full of excitement then I think you should select this for your special day/night out.The desserts are what the place is known for and often times when I am invited to a special event where I need to bring an item, if someone selects an item from Chocolate Maven it is often the most talked about dish. I would recommend this place for your next special event. More...

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Truly a "Hidden Gem" that all should experience. I place u would strongly recommend going out of your way for.

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On our way back home to TN and found this hidden gem in the back of a warehouse.  Absolutely a must eat for breakfast and we even bought sweets for our travels.  10 stars!   Everything freshly made even the sausage with chiles had a nice kick to each bite. A perfect ending to our Sleepless in New Mexico trip. More...

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All homemade right there. Big industry. Friendly clean

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Everything is absolutely amazing. Even when you don’t feel you like cream cheese or whip cream it’s a must try, one of a kind that you may fall in love with and only know there is no other place to get that fabulous taste.

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Great place. Service (Vanessa) was outstanding. Tofu Scramble, California Chicken Crepes and the Ruben Sandwich all delicious. Cheese cake for dessert was sublime. Came on a recommendation of a local. Off the beaten path, looking forward to our next meal here. More...

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A definite must for food or/and dessert. We were just traveling through on a road trip and happened to come across this place. Don't let the fact that it's in an industrial building with a second hand store fool you. Inside was a wonderful bakery, coffee shop, and big glass windows looking into the bakery itself. They've won first place in Santa Fe 10 years in a row, ...for a reason. Our salads were great, sandwiches around us looked super, and our dessert, sublime. They have high tea as well. A must if your in the area. More...

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We thoroughly enjoyed our breakfast here. Good service, good coffee, and our food was delicious.

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Love this little place. Excellent service, delicious food pastries, clean, and friendly. It’s lovely to see how they bake behind the glass while you eat.

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The best cakes and buttercream icing. I've never had a bag dessert from here. They even have personal size cakes for the sugar addicts like me!

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A hidden gem! The food was yummy and the baked goods are over the top!

Reviewed on Facebook

The California chicken crepe and it's sauce is fabulous. Seating allows you to see the bakery in progress.

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Food is delicious!

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Delicious food. Great customer service

Reviewed on Facebook

The name of this lovely bakery is a misnomer - they are SO much more than a chocolate shop.  They are a fine bakery / casual restaurant with a well earned HUGE following.  I didn't notice the first visit (too focused on the AMAZING bakery items and gracious customer service) - but in the sit down restaurant side - they have an "open concept" kitchen where you can watch the bakers create their masterpieces (and whisper admiring/appreciative "I love you's" through the window).  The cinnamon buns are NOT to be missed!!  Treats are half price at the end of the day.  Go NOW! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Amazing pastries! The croissants and chocolate chip cookies are amazing! Try the challah bread too

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Hubby & I drove up to Santa Fe this morning from Albuquerque just to have breakfast at Chocolate Maven Bakery & Cafe and you didn’t disappoint! Food was absolutely amazing & delicious!! More...

Reviewed on Facebook

Great food and awesome atmosphere.

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I'd give Chocolate Maven ten stars if I could!! If you're in Santa Fe and like delicious food, fresh bread, sweet treats, watching bakers do their thing or any combination of these, get yourself to Chocolate Maven right now! I was in Santa Fe for a week and visited twice for a meal and once additionally to pick up some bakery items to bring home with me. Both times, I was seated in the small dining room that has a glass wall where you can look into the bakery and watch the bakers (artists!) work on their creations. I loved being able to watch them make everything and then see it come out to the dining area. Talk about fresh! The first time I went, I had the chicken avocado wrap with their garlic rosemary fries. I cannot describe to you how good this was. The wrap was made fresh and you could tell because it was still warm and soft, which made the wrap a million times better. The fries were crispy on the outside, soft in the middle, and seasoned perfectly. Plus, the portion was huge and I was able to make it into two meals. The second time I visited, I went for brunch and had the chilaquiles. They were super filling, but I didn't find them quite as flavorful as I did my wrap. I also ordered one blue corn blueberry pancake on the side because I wanted to try it since it's a unique menu item. I'm glad I tried it, but I found it very dry (it's gluten free) and there were no blueberries in the pancake, only four of five sprinkles on top of the pancake. My advice: skip these pancakes. As far as bakery items go, I had a regular croissant, chocolate croissant, and the chocolate shortbread cookies. Both of the croissants were perfectly flaky, buttery, and soft on the inside. The plain one would be perfect for a sandwich, which I know they do in the restaurant. The chocolate croissant rocked my world... seriously. I miss it. Same with the chocolate shortbread cookies in their store. Yum!! I brought them home in my carry on and rationed them out over the following week, which felt very dramatic but also very appropriate. Bottom line: get yourself to Chocolate Maven! This is definitely one of the best finds in Santa Fe. The food and the atmosphere lend themselves to a great time and a delicious meal. I can't wait to go back!! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Great ambiance and eats. Love the open window into the bakery.  Coffee and hot choclate are wonderful.

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Excellent!  Friendly service, great food and the kids and adults enjoyed watching the bakers make amazing looks treats while we ate.

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So so delicious and so much care put into everything. Highly recommended!!! If you have a sweet tooth this is the place to stop!!!

Reviewed on Google Maps

I loved this place! I tried the ménage a trois with the veggie bacon. It was absolutely delicious.

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This place is a must! You might not guess it from outside, but it's pretty posh inside. When you pull in, it's in a warehouse style building next to a restore kind of shop. I expected the food to be average since it's more of a bakery, but it was outstanding, from the main plate to the dessert to the ambiance and excellent service. If you dine in, you can have a view of the bakery, as there is a glass wall between the dining area and the pastry kitchen. It's pretty neat to see.For the main, I ordered the chicken crepes. I opted for something on the more savory side, so I would still want dessert afterwards. They were really tasty and a perfect portion size. Next up, I ordered one of the few non-chocolate dessert items on the menu -  the almond pear tart with raspberry sauce. It was divine and not overly sweet, just buttery and fruity. They were also incredibly generous with the whipped cream. I don't even put that much on my pumpkin pie at thanksgiving! More...

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GREAT suggestion from our server in Albuquerque! We had a late breakfast for three of us and then ordered pastries to go for later. The service was impeccable and the food fabulous. Love the view of the pastry workers.  Wish we have bought more of their shortbread cookies though! Hidden gem, off the beaten path of Santa Fe. Highly recommend! More...

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Good restaurant. We’ve been several times and usually enjoy what I order. I do NOT recommend the smoked salmon breakfast sandwich. It was messy and they don’t give you a lot of salmon. Also, service is nice but a little unorganized. Good (not great) local restaurant. More...

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You can drive by this place and miss it but you definitely do not want to. It has delicate sees from the bakery and the breakfast is something amazing! Staff and service was very good as well More...

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Excellent food and coffee. Great atmosphere, and bakery. I can't figure out why this doesn't have a better rating?

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Great falafel and other vegan options. VEGAN REVOLUTION!

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Afternoon tea at Chocolate Maven is absolutely delightful!! What a wonderful experience to enjoy a relaxing afternoon with my ladies' tea group. We always enjoy our time there...the staff is wonderful & so friendly. We keep coming back month after month! More...

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The food here was delicious, and the portions were surprisingly generous. We had a falafel wrap, the ham and brie, a chocolate mousse cake, a pear apple almond tart, and Mexican hot chocolate - everything tasted great!

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Amazing food and atmosphere. Add this place as a must for brunch!

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Wonderful food, great service and if you can walk out without some amazing pastries you are a stronger person than I am.

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Came here for brunch on a Sunday.  Great atmosphere, great service, excellent hot chocolate.  Our group had the quiche (really large slices) with salad, banana walnut pancakes (bananas are cooked and walnets are inside the pancakes) and trio eggs benedict (crab, spinich, salmon).  Chocolate Mayan was delicious, chai tea needed additional not milk chocolate.  Highly recommend, wished they would ship their pies and croissants.  They look awesome.  Highly recommend. More...

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Off the beaten path treasure! Delicious baked goods and food, delightful old-fashioned afternoon tea, fantastic service. Do yourself a favor and go!

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Really this 3.5. The ambiance is great, and for the most part the brunch menu is on point. The bacon though, a key part of any brunch is terrible, steer clear of this item. The bacon at any fast food restaurant is better. Now if you like see through bacon with limited flavor then this is your spot!The rest of the food was very good. I had the huevos Rancheros over easy and it was perfect. Some of the best corn tortillas I've ever had. The pastries from the self serve pantry are always on point. Over all, if you're in Santa Fe it's worth the stop. Just need to up the bacon game. More...

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Deeelicious! Goodies to savour!

Reviewed on Google Maps

Very Good.

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