Chocolate Maven Bakery & Cafe

Two for two! This place has my heart. On first visit, I chose the huevos rancheros with a Mayan chile hot chocolate. Meanwhile, my friend ordered the blue corn pancakes...and after one bite, I knew I'd have to come back and get those pancakes for myself! So today was the second visit, almost a year apart, and it was as good as I remembered.Better than I remembered was the service! Our server was so attentive and thoughtful. Got a chance to peruse the bakery after our meal, and my friend was so tickled to see the wide selection of gluten-free cookies.Parking is easy. Lots of seating. Will return!

What's not to like about this place? It's a hidden gem of Santa Fe. It's a bit far from city center, so it's not super touristic. Most people there are local. The bakery is super cute. They have gluten free options. You can watch how they make the breads over the glass window. The blue corn pancakes are amazing. It's worth a try.EDIT: I found what not to love about this place :). The server tipped herself. Yes, I'm those people who keep every receipt . They "accidentally" increased the tip. That's unethical.

Chocolate Maven Bakery - A Hidden Gem in Santa Fe! Their chocolate torte is my all-time favorite cake that I request for my birthday! If you're looking for a delightful blend of charm, exceptional baked goods, and a cozy cafe, Chocolate Maven Bakery is the place to be! Tucked away in Santa Fe, this bakery/cafe feels like stepping into a secret wonderland for food lovers.Their menu is a feast for the senses, offering everything from heavenly pastries to savory breakfast and lunch options. I tried their almond croissant and quiche Lorraine, and both were perfection. The croissant was flaky and buttery, while the quiche was rich and flavorful.The ambiance is unique with a glimpse into their bustling bakery kitchen--it's fascinating to watch the bakers at work!Don't miss their signature chocolate torte--it's decadent without being overwhelming. Perfect for any occasion or just to treat yourself. I also love their Apricot Tea cake! Whether you're a local or just visiting, Chocolate Maven Bakery is a must-visit for anyone who loves good food and a touch of Santa Fe magic.5/5 stars!

Decided to eat breakfast here this morning on the way out back home. It was kind of hard finding the place because it looks like it's attached to a horse barn lol I'm so glad we did because the inside is huge. You can't tell that outside. We were able to eat upstairs with the extra tables, the bakery downstairs has a great selection of homemade goodies. We ended up getting a chocolate croissant, almond croissants, green chili cheddar croissants, lemon bar and a blueberry cream cheese tart and that was all to go lol. We shared the blueberry Pinon pancakes with amazing brown sugar Pinon sauce. We also got the berry crêpe and the peach capote. They were all delicious and amazing. We also tried the green chili handmade sausage that was to die for no grease at all! We will for sure be back!

10/10 ! @chocolatemaven has always been a dear favorite for coffee and pastries but today I decided to try one of their burger specials. It was fantastic! I ordered a bacon, green chile cheese, wagyu burger. The meat was cooked to perfection of my choice and I chose garlic house cut fries, which were crunchy and delicious. Highly recommend giving their specials a try. Stop by before September 10th. They have 7 different burger specials!

Breakfast + bakery review:Breakfast:I just had the most excellent breakfast with Ty L. Check out their review below for a unique perspective on Chocolate Maven (emphasis on chocolate). We went up the spiral staircase to an upstairs seating area that was quiet and private for the majority of our meal early-ish on a Sunday morning. I liked the paintings on the walls and the sunlight coming through the window to bathe the room in a warm natural light.Katherine recommended the frittata (for the vegetables), chilaquiles, and blue corn pancakes. I was intrigued by the peach and pickle burger, which I was told would be something interesting but not something I'd reorder. We ordered the frittata, 1/2 stack (1 pancake) of the blue corn pancakes, and the peach compote French toast. In hindsight, Katherine was 100% spot on in their recommendations, and I wish I had a Katherine to give me their honest thoughts on all food in my life.Service: Katherine was wonderful. The service was efficient. The food came out in a timely fashion.Food:Frittata - delicious. Can't go wrong with eggs and vegetables.Blue corn pancakes - I wish I had gotten a full order. I love the flavor and the subtly grainy texture, and the piñon complemented the flavor very well. The caramel (sweet brown sugar piñon sauce) around the pancakes was a delicious moat to dip the pancake and the peach compote French toast into. The blueberries, strawberries, and powdered sugar were the perfect toppings.Peach compote French toast - the bread (2 pieces) was thick and substantial. It was the perfect amount of syrup for me, and the bottom piece had imbibed the sweet cream cheese to become perfectly soggy. I hadn't had peach in a long time, so the peach compote was delightful, and there were even a few small plump/moist golden raisins.Bakery:After eating, we bought a medley of baked goods from the bakery downstairsThe people at the register kindly explained what each item was, since they weren't labeled. I didn't see prices listed, so I will list some of them here. There was a 1/2 off basket, which contained mostly croissants and cinnamon buns.Cranberry Orange Pecan Muffin - $3.50Cranberry Pecan Scone - $3.50Apricot Cream Scone - $3.50Blueberry Cream Scone - $3.50Cheese Danish - $4.25Raspberry Danish - $4.25Cherry Chocolate Chunk Muffin - $3.502 Cupcakes (lemon raspberry, carrot) - $7.40Holiday Round Sweet Challah - $8.00

WowWhat a bakery....quite a place to tempt your taste budsWent in for Sunday breakfast and wasn't disappointed Prepare to wait for a bit for a table on weekends, but worth the wait.Try the green chile sausage....but every menu item is quite good.....good list of hot chocolate....check it outParking.....3 ways to do it.....go in deep , as in all the way to the front door....risking blockageOr try the quite-large-parking-lot-for-Santa feIf full, street parking is eezy peezy....Get to the Mavin....won't disappoint

Chocolate Maven Bakery (CMB), Santa Fe, NM seemingly known to all the locals for fresh baked goodies, cakes, pies, cookies, specialty cakes etc. with a small dine-in restaurant during breakfast, brunch. Latter closing by 2PM. Warmly welcomed once you stepped in, we were on the search for a sweet bite post-lunch. There's a lot offered and it takes a moment to take everything in. We ordered, paid, then took our goodies to enjoy in the outside seating area. * Red Velvet cupcake w/buttercream * Hazelnut cream espresso cupcake* Mexican wedding cookies. To take for sharing later:* Assorted empanadas, croissants Take home souvenirs:* Citlali pure Mexican vanilla extract* Mexican hot chocolate mix w/Chile The cupcakes were great! I like espresso anything. Fresh buttercream is always appreciated...yum. CMB is a down home neighborhood bakery, nothing special yet special enough. You have to drop by if only to drool at all their baked offerings! And the people behind the counter are ultra-nice. CMB offers delivery out-of-state on some of their specialties, like Red Chile Chocolate Pecan Pie -- That one made my eyes light up! Drop by for breakfast or brunch. And go slowly past their display cases of goodies. Or in reverse. Guaranteed you won't leave empty-handed!

The pastries were amazing. I got a selection of various danishes and a bear claw because they were out of the cinnamon rolls. I recommend getting there early if you want the cinnamon rolls because they go fast. They are so delicious and unique because they are not super sweet and yet so delectable. Highly recommended.

This is the only bakery that I'm aware of that you can get gluten-free made with rice flour instead of almond flour. My daughter is allergic to all nuts and is gluten free and dairy free. But make goods are phenomenal well worth the price.