Family owned cafe near Jemez hot springs with delicious food (generous portions), friendly visitors…read moreand personnel, easy parking and welcoming ambiance due to variety of outside plants.

Food is very good. And being one of the few restaurants in Jemez Springs doesn't hurt…read more. It has a very local vibe.... Not pretentious or trying to hard to be something they're not. Easy stop for Coffee and breakfast. Doesn't disappoint. And if you have a sweet tooth they have a glass case full of homemade pastries

Before visiting, I called with a question about the restaurant's name change. The person who…read moreanswered was incredibly helpful and patiently explained that only the name had changed, which I appreciated. For our meal, we ordered two Chicken & Waffles plates, a Blue Corn Lavender Waffle, and a kids' plate. The Chicken & Waffles were the highlight of the meal, offering a satisfying balance of sweet and savory flavors. The Blue Corn Lavender Waffle was a unique touch and a fun way to try something distinctly New Mexican. Neither my wife nor I cared for the drip coffee, so we asked a staff member if we could swap it out for double espressos. They were happy to accommodate us, and the espresso was a significant improvement. The service was friendly, and the staff made a positive first impression from the phone call all the way through our visit. For our family, the total came to about $80, which felt a little steep. We ended up eating inside since the patio tables were either occupied or unavailable (due to a sleeping homeless person). The restaurant is housed in a renovated older home, and they've done a nice job making the most of the space. One of my favorite touches was the collection of retro waffle makers displayed along the walls, which added a fun, nostalgic charm to the atmosphere. Overall, it was a pleasant experience, and I'd happily return to explore more of the menu.

I haven't been here since they moved to the new spot and renamed. Guess it's been quite a while…read more(Waffletopia now). Anyway, I was super excited to try their blue corn waffles. I had to pick between savory and sweet, and the menu is huge with lots of options plus build your own! I went for savory and got it with goat cheese and spinach (built my own). It was delightful. The blue corn is just a tinge sweet so was an interesting mix. The waffle is a decent size but is super filling and dense. I'll have to try some sweet waffles or some different waffle bases next time! That said there are lots of gluten free options as well, so if that's for you, then don't hesitate to come check it out you won't be disappointed. There is indoor and outdoor seating, though in general the place is small-ish and can get crowded during busy times. Parking is also a bit of an adventure, but so is anywhere in that area. The staff is super friendly as well. All in all a great experience and I will be back. I can't believe it took me so long to get here in the first place!

It was a spontaneous decision to stop here to get some breakfast to go and it was a great decision…read more We got scrambled egg, ham & cheddar cheese on a croissant which was perfect. We got a plain bagel with the honey almond smear and the star of the show was the red chili bagel with sea salt and Sun dried tomato smear. They don't skimp on their servings. Even though we were taking it to go, while we waited we took in the eclectic decor. This place is in a converted home. There are a few tables inside and some outside. The staff and customers were friendly. Keep in mind there are only 2 parking spots, but Santa Fe is a walkable area. We could have walked from our Hilton Villa had we not been on our way. We would certainly come back.

The parking is a little confusing when you first pull in. If you pull in to the driveway and go…read morestraight, there are residences in the back. Probably not a good idea to park there. However if you pull in and make a quick left, there are two spaces available for the bakery. This is a cute little bakery with friendly staff. I got two everything bagels. They make the bagels on site. We were not very enamored with their bagels. They were rather bland without any spread. We would probably try another place next time we're in the area.

If you read all the reviews, ignore any from before August 2026. Thebold management was especially…read morebad and the food was marginal. The new management feature Chris and his Sous Chef, Alex, formerly from the Eldorado Hotel in Santa Fe. They are working hard to rebuild the reputation of the place. The food is great and the service is fantastic. I highly recommend that you give this place a try. You won't be disappointed. (Unless you are an incorrigable old grouch!)

Given the outside of the building, the inside is pretty innocuous. My group of 6 was seated quickly…read moreand provided menus. We placed drink and food orders and those came out fairly quickly. I was quite pleased with my hotdog and the Chicago style accouterments. I upped my side to a garden salad and that was good as well. Wasn't overwhelmed about the coffee.

The baked goods were really yummy! The salmon & chive quiche was my favorite, but I'm a little…read morebiased because I love a savory treat. It was very tasty, but not too salty. I loved how crispy the crust was! The strawberry tart was delicious, it wasn't too sweet! The tartness of the strawberries balanced out the sweet custard very well, and, again, I loved the crust!! Delish. The peach galette was similar to the strawberry tart, only it was more mushy. I prefer the texture of the tart more, but this was still great :) Adorable interior and vibes :) I want to come back to try the sit down menu because the brunch looks really good.

It's fine. First time there. First think I noticed was most cars in the lot had out of state…read morelicense plates so I'm not sure locals go to this place. It was 930 on a Tuesday morning and they were on a wait for tables plus there was a line at the baker and some items were already sold out. The food is fine not great but not bad either it's the type of place I wouldn't try to go back to but wouldn't contest if someone else did. The bread was also fine but much better to be found in Santa Fe. The price was a little high for what you got. So basically average food for about average price.

Our server did his job well enough, although he lacked that sense of warmth and personableness that…read moremakes for a truly good server. Our breakfasts were AMAZING. Peach French toast for me, Mediterranean omelette for my sister, and portobello omelette for my partner--all were great. The place was nice and quiet even though it was about 2/3 full of customers. We even got a table near the window to the bake shop, enabling us to watch the pastries being made. LOVED our experience here!

So delicious and mouth watering! The entire place smells like fresh bread and their glass windows…read moreinto the bakery make it fun to watch them behind the scenes! It's obvious that the food is homemade and their shelves of baked good are proof of that. This is a quaint little spot I'd highly recommend and look forward returning to!

I was really dissapointed with Santa Fe's dining scene -- but I was only there for a hot minute…read more This place, totally did not dissapoint. Excellent food, excellent service. We stopped in for lunch and stayed for the gluten free dessert. The food was very rustic and had more soul than the utterly forgettable fare in the downtown Santa Fe plaza area. Go here before you plunk down a bunch of your hard earned money on some generic Tex-Mex/New-Mex/Mex or some pretentious lounge that refuses to sit you if you don't look like a jeweler.

A Santa Fe Treasure - Tune-Up Café…read more Diners like cafe's varied menu, which includes flavorful Salvadoran dishes, delicious pies, and numerous gluten-free options. They also highlight the reasonable prices, generous portions, and the cozy, authentic. I had the Chile Rellenos, and "amazing" feels like an understatement. They were perfectly executed: the chiles were tender yet held their structure, the cheese was beautifully melted, and the batter was light and golden without being greasy. What really sets them apart is the depth of flavor in the sauces. Whether you go red, green, or "Christmas," you can taste the authenticity and the quality of the ingredients in every bite. It's the kind of meal that makes you want to slow down and savor it, yet leaves you planning your next visit before you've even finished. Between the incredible service and the standout flavors, Tune-Up Café is easily one of the best culinary experiences in the city. A must-visit for locals and travelers alike!

Was there last weekend during Indian market, got there early and the bartender was in an extremely…read morebad mood. Slamming the refrigerator doors , a cup of water off the bar counter. Not very approachable when ordering at the bar. Made it very uncomfortable to be there and there were only a handful full of ppl at the time..not busy at all!!

Another great meal at Boxcar, again with the Santa Fe Foodies. All nine of us enjoyed the meals. We…read morewent for Taco Tuesday; you can get $2 beef tacos, which many members did and said were very good. However, I decided to go with an appetizer I've never tried, the Bang Bang Shrimp, which was dynamite! You get four very large, crispy shrimp in a sweet-and-spicy sauce, though I didn't find it spicy, if that's a concern for some. The sauce was very tasty; the shrimp had great flavor, were plump and tender, and they were indeed crispy. This went very well with the arugula under the shrimp. I'd order this again in a second. I then had two tacos à la carte: Baja Fish beer-battered cod and Carnitas. Both were very large and excellent. The pork on the Carnitas was indeed crispy as it should be, and the cod was perfectly fried and delicious. My wife had the Asian Tuna Noodle Crunch Bowl: seared tuna, lo mein noodles. The dressing was superb; the Tuna was perfectly seared raw, and all the items that came with the salad (mango, red cabbage, daikon radish sprouts, kale crunch, edamame, cilantro, peanuts, toasted sesame) made for a lovely and delicious meal. Our server, Tony, did a fantastic job of keeping us all happy. My only 'complaint' was that Boxcar doesn't serve their amazing Brussels sprouts, or at least not all the time. Not on the menu. I told Tony and the manager how much I love them and was told it may come back as a special from time to time. Man, the Boxcar Brussels sprouts are amazing! Boxcar has very, very good food, and I would usually avoid what appears to be a 'sports bar,' but James Beard Foundation-recognized Chef Eric Stumpf will please the foodies every time. What is nice is that Boxcar has several seating areas, so if you're into food and not the 'bar scene,' they can seat you in an area that is quiet.

Fantastic! We had the chicken mole enchiladas and the Carne Adovada and both were fantastic. The…read moremole had a smokey, earthy flavor and paired well with the corn tortilla. The Adovada was spicy and tender. We had margaritas with our meal (this location has a liquor license and so they do use tequila), and we thought they were okay (though they were very reasonably priced). The staff were extremely nice, and the restaurant was a great mix of families, older diners, businesspeople, and visitors. We will likely come back.

I've never been to New Mexico before so I had to try a dish with some chili! It went so well with…read morethe burrito, and mixing the excess with the potatoes gave them lots of flavor. Service was great, staff checked in on us very frequently and our orders got delivered pretty fast! This place can be a bit busy in the mornings, but its a great cozy spot with some delicious food- it's so worth it.