La Mama is one of those places that feels special the moment you walk in. The space is effortlessly beautiful, warm, inviting, and thoughtfully designed without trying too hard. It strikes that rare balance between elevated and comfortable, where you want to linger. What stood out most, though, was the freshness. You can taste it in everything. The ingredients feel intentional, vibrant, and clean, like each dish was built around what's at its peak. Nothing feels heavy or overdone. It's simple in the best way, where quality does all the talking. Every plate looked like it belonged in a magazine, but more importantly, it delivered. The flavors were bright, balanced, and satisfying without being overwhelming. Definitely a place I'd return to and bring others to experience! read more

Great spot to grab a quick bite for lunch or an in between meal. It's spacious and airy. There's also space where they sell things. Hojicha latte - nutty and creamy hojicha Gluten free sea salt chocolate cookie - Big salad - watermelon radishes, butter lettuce, sesame, pumpkin seeds, and nut granola. It's super fresh and light. Lemon olive oil - soft cake with lemon and olive oil notes. read more

La Mama - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

I thought I would give La Mama another shot as a friend wanted to meet here. The service was much better today and the breakfast sandwich though small, was good. But unless you love loud techno in the morning the vibe was way too stimulating for a quiet morning chat. I have a profound hearing loss and the music was loud. Not sure how those with regular hearing can deal with this. I wish they'd turn it down and also try something besides techno.... read more

In quiet devotion, I went to La Mama. La Mama is a farm-to-table inspired (European/American) restaurant with a thoughtfully curated menu supporting local/seasonal ingredients and a selection of natural wines. It is cozy, charming, lovely. "La Mama" translates to "the mom" or "the mother" in English. It is a feminine noun used in Spanish to refer to one's mother. While I wish I could enjoy La Mama with my mama, I must believe that she knows. For those who have their mom still around, take her here on a whim. Take her here often. It will always make her day; a cherished memory for years to come. read more

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We had dinner at La Mama and enjoyed it so much that we cancelled our reservation at a different restaurant for the next night and returned to get John's expert wine advice to pair with truly delicious, fresh and beautifully prepared food. The restaurant is small as is the staff, so if you're looking for a quick meal this isn't the place for you; likewise if you want a million options, La Mama's small and tastefully planned menu probably isn't for you. But if you want a charming atmosphere, friendly staff, and amazing food and wine, this is the place to go in Santa Fe. read more

I'm from out of town, but we have friends who live just outside Santa Fe, so stopping into La Mama has become one of our rituals every time we visit. It's such a special place, you can feel the warmth and love the moment you walk through the door. Everything is curated so thoughtfully, and you can tell that every single detail has been chosen with care and intention. I highly recommend starting with a coffee or matcha, taking a stroll around town, and then coming back for dinner. Their wine selection is amazing ( I always get a bottle to share ) and the food is made with heart. I have shared incredible meals, sipped great wine, and had a lot of laughs at La mama. It's one of those places that stays with you. Truly, do yourself a favor and stop in. Oh and definitely get a wine key and the tote bag! read more

Went there for 2 days in a row for the amazing coffee, some of the best we could find in Santa Fe. The Chai cake is incredibly good. Along with the bagels ,hummus plate with house cracker, and mushroom toast. Great service as well . Staff was friendly and helpful. read more

La Mama - Chai cake and Vanilla Latte... - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

In typical Santa Fe fashion, the price did not equate to a particularly good value for the meal. We ordered the breakfast sandwich, and the bagel plate, and the sandwich was reeeeeeaally small. Maybe "economical" is a more befitting term. The coffees were fine, but nothing mind blowing. Cute space though. read more

Food is delicious. Staff is friendly & helpful, esp server named Hel Cute patio out back that's cozy & dog friendly. I highly recommend their tea... the one that has a bit of anise flavor. read more

NO WIFI I have heard from a friend This Café reportedly with some of the best Wi-Fi in town. Went into grab a cuppa and do some work was told that the computer Wi-Fi was "not allowed", I wasn't told it was unavailable or not working just "not allowed" but that I was welcome to use analog Not sure if there's a distinct effort to change the personality of this once great hang out to a more restaurant based environ which is fine but would not recommend it as a go to cafe or for wifi read more

La Mama is still trying to get its act together. The cheese and meat nosh board is absurdly expensive. Four small slices of deli meat and 2 small wedges of cheese for $25? Really? Barely enough for one person with a small appetite. I often pickup a jar of pate from the refrigerator and today the person at checkout thought it was $15 even though I've always paid $6 or $7. The shelf price today is $6. The wedgy/1920's haircut woman working the coffee said is was $10 but when I mentioned that the shelf price is $6 she rolled her eyes and said "just charge her $6." As though I was lying. Check the shelf wedgy! The guy at the register was really nice though. A few of the people here are just plain arrogant. **Update: I was in the other day and wedgy had changed the pate price to $10 and stood behind the counter smirking. All because she NEEDS to be right! She must be a blast to have around. read more

Food and atmosphere were great. Pricy but worth the experience. They have a patio on the front and back of the property with plenty of shade. read more

Second time visiting this place and have an issue. Bad customer service, food was not good and it is expensive to boot. I work on the same block so it is a shame , but they are probably doing me a favor and saving me a lot of money and aggravation in the long run. I have noticed a lot of people come here for the social aspect and for the alcoholic drinks. Maybe it is okay of you stick to that. Will not go back. read more

3.5 stars A cute stop downtown. The once house is now a coffee shop, winery, and grocery store. Honestly may have more than that. It's cute with lots of seating both indoors and outdoors. The downside for me was no WiFi apparently a lot of people use a public xfinity WiFi that's nearby. And my lemonade was $4 for a small glass of mostly ice. I think I just came with the wrong intentions. I want to come again with friends for a drinks. read more

La Mama - Lemonade - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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I am sorry to say, this was not a good experience for me. The service was slow and the employee must have been having a bad day, because they seemed annoyed. Of our two teas, they gave us the wrong kind of tea in one and the wrong milk in the other. Very pricey, I would not go back. read more

Cappuccino: preparation was excellent. Unfortunately they use such a light roast bean, it's essentially a disappointing cup of warm milk. Went back a second morning and confirmed initial impression. Pastries: everything we tried was excellent. Staff: excellent Love the place, just wish they weren't afraid to serve "coffee" coffee. read more

Low key vibe. Sparklingly clean. Good coffee. Tasty breakfast bowl. A few minutes' walk from the Plaza. Like the playlist, too read more

La Mama - Lower level. Sunday morning, January 5. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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Loved it! The restaurant is set in a small house with seating in the back patio; order the three piece hummus includes beet, which is fantastic and a wonderful bread that is made there. I had the risotto with shrimp, wonderful flavors with some vegetables and Parmesan,, my wife had the trout that she enjoyed very much. The staff are very courteous, friendly And will definitely go back on our next trip to Santa Fe! read more

A little late to post. We dined here on Valentine's Day and could not have had a better experience. The food was delicious and the staff made the evening very special for my wife and I. Highly recommend. read more

Expensive bougie LA vibe but a fun change of scene. they have organic wines and some pretty tasty apps.

We came to La Mama at 5:00 PM on Saturday for some fancy grocery and a quick drink. We loved their selection of tinned fishes, bitters, pantry items and drinks. It was nice to split a cider and chill on a hot day. read more

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Breakfast: Over cooked eggs, undercooked bacon, undressed greens. Get up to get silverware and napkins, get up to get water and get up to get a second cup of coffee. Too many people using phones on speaker, didn't think this was supposed to be a remote worksite. read more

A nice coffee and sandwich shop with a neighborhood vibe. I had their carrot/ginger soup which was excellent. It came with a couple pieces of sourdough bread on the side - the bread was "so so" - felt and tasted more like a whole grain than sourdough. In general, a good place to hang for a little - maybe just a little pricey for the portion sizes. read more

This place could be good, but when we walked in, 3 young men standing behind the counter gave us sour looks as if we were interrupting them. They informed us that the kitchen was closed, only coffee was available... this is at 4pm on a Sunday. read more

These hipsters left their front door open during a "team meeting" allowing potential customers to walk in and out and instead of greeting us or serving us, just let us roam around the store while "the team" sat around gossiping like a gaggle of high school girls at a lunch table. They only stopped yapping to size us up instead of offering us anything but dirty looks, they never once let us know to come back after the meeting was done. Another customer in the store had to tell us they were essentially closed-- okay maybe just close down the store then and don't let customers come in the front door? Or say literally anything to us when we walked in past the table of 10-12 employees. Maybe if you guys hate having customers and you hate our city so much you should leave us and close up shop. The literal worst part of new comers to this city represented by this garbage dump of an establishment. read more

I'm not sure I understand the negative reviews. Their selection of wine was small but quality. My favorite was the Christina orange. It was dry and easy to drink. For a snack, we decided to try their pate and thoroughly loved it. My hubby is Vietnamese with French influence, so he grew up with homemade pate, so he's hard to please, and he loved it. We will be back to try more plates. read more

La Mama - Pate - delicious - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

This place is a Santa Fe gem & unique to the area. The shop features local, homemade and small shop goodies; pickled items, cheeses, charcuterie, granola, pastas, crackers, etc. If you like trying new things, you'll be tempted to spend a lot of money! LaMama is a wonderful coffee shop/breakfast and lunch spot by day featuring many gluten-free, healthy, fresh and homemade items. Their matcha was wonderful & everything was made with care. Most unique to Santa Fe is its natural wine and craft beer selection by the bottle and glass. They have a daily happy hour on all drinks and a selection of snacks. If you aren't used to paying craft wine and beer prices, you may think this place is expensive, but quality is what you're paying for. The vibe is what makes it. They have created a wonderfully calming & trendy atmosphere. The front porch features lively outdoor seating while the back patio features a more serene outdoor experience. Indoors there is ampl seating upstairs and the aesthetic is very pleasing. Every staff member we have encountered has been wonderful and knowledgeable, but Matt is our favorite. He has great recommendations that were "out of the ordinary" for Santa Fe as well. We've already been here 3x in one week and we will be back. read more

The food was overpriced the counter staff ambivalent the ambiance eh they need to try harder if they are gonna last in Santa Fe

This little place is a gem! I placed an order for a savory porridge to go and it was the best breakfast I have had in my week here ! Braised greens, millet/chia, and a perfectly poached egg made for an ideal start to the day. Cute shop with charcuterie items, some wonderful cheeses and interesting drinks. Check this place out! read more

La Mama - a bowl of oatmeal with sauce and vegetables - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Recently we visited our son who lives in Santa Fe and we ate out at La Mama. What a wonderful experience. The meal was delicious, the service terrific and personalized and the ambience is warm and inviting. We highly recommend eating at La Mama. We definitely will be back! read more

If you are craving a Dallas or Austin, Texas vibe, then this is the place to go. Also, we are not sure if this is a grocery store, wine bar, or a café; it doesn't seem to stand out in any of those categories (see below). The menu feels "homey/eclectic". La Mama is straining to reach the status of a "modern general store/café/wine place (there are several new shops in Santa Fe with this same aesthetic). The demographic is geared towards attracting the generic Millenial tourist. Cooked food: You can pay $10 + dollars for a bowl of oatmeal or order a "jammy" egg. Shelved food: There are preserved, bagged, and canned items which can sit as inventory on the shelves for a long time. There are a few refrigerated cheeses, etc but not a big selection. You can get "tinned fish" served from a can. There are dried goods on racks which are expensive ($16 for dried noodles). The preserved grocery items are not from Santa Fe. Seems the "general store" items are trucked in from far-off places. Nothing Local: and the name doesn't fit: You will not find local specialties here (no authentic New Mexican or Native foods). I am not sure why the place has a Spanish name; nothing Hispanic or local here that I could see. They do make butter and yogurt though, however yogurt is not really a thing in Santa Fe. They advertise "natural wine" as one of their big things. "Natural wine", as opposed to synthetic wine? Artificial wine? Not sure what the owners are going for. They are trying too hard to be Millenial and it comes off as inauthentic. I don't see locals hanging out here, or locals being return customers to come and purchase dried goods and tinned fish. I do see tourists though. Location: A positive is that La Mama has a porch and back patio area. This is probably one of its best features. However, this place is 3 blocks from the downtown plaza. There are coffee shops which are closer to the historic plaza. There are many cafes in Santa Fe with patio seating. I suppose if you just want coffee it is fine (we ordered coffee which was ok), but we waited around about 10 minutes while the house coffee was made. Overall: Meh. Tried once, but won't go back. Sorry La Mama. read more

I really like La Mama. It has a unique vibe and atmosphere. They sell wine, two tap beers, coffee drinks and like a couple cocktails. Everything is a little expensive but sometimes it's worth it to go there on a date, catch up with friends, or just have a spot to have a glass of wine and read. The staff is really nice too read more

Y'all. Serving over fermented labneh instead of cream cheese with your home made bagels isn't the way! Bit in not knowing and thought the cc had gone rancid :/ PLEASE put cream cheese on as an option getting bagels in Santa Fe is already impossible! read more

Food was wonderful, nice variety of choices. Limited beer selection, but some nice wines. Atmosphere was ok, we sat outside. Loved the Spanish Tortilla. Service was fine. read more

Very interesting menu. Food OK. Prices are high but that's Santa Fe Eastside. Counter service is inconsistent....cleanliness is too. Hands on money and food make me nervous. Appears there's an interesting vibe going on between the counter and kitchen personnel. I feel like I'm imposing... read more

Such a lovely spot -- I stayed nearby in September and visited every morning of our trip for coffee and a breakfast sandwich on the front porch. The food is delicious, the atmosphere is charming and cozy, the people are kind. read more

Eight square inches of toast with ricotta $15 - small cup of tea $4 and asked to give 20/25/30% tip on counter service that you need to pick up yourself and bus your own table. Staff not enthusiastic at all! read more

This is a great spot! Really nice, natural, wines, imported snacks and treats. Beautiful ambiance, had a great time.

I highly recommend this very quaint restaurant with wonderfully fresh ingredients that will not disappoint!! You must try the homemade chicken liver pate which spreads like a delectable butter topped with housemade pickled red onions! Do not be afraid to try it! And the freshly made hummus and olive tapenade with a large freshly baked cracker is a must!! Give a shoutout to Chef Jordan Isaacson, he deserves an applause!!! read more

La Mama - House made hummus and baked cracker with olive tapenade - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Nice little spot to grab & go, or meet up with friends. What makes La Mama nice is that you can go for morning coffee or tea, or afternoon/evening wine. They also have a limited menu, but what I saw coming out looked de-lish. My daughter & I shared a brink-oven pizza that was tasty & very filling, even though it's meant for 1 person, most everyone was going home with boxes for their leftovers! It's nice that this spot isn't right in the main town center where ambiance is lost to crowded streets & noisy !street traffic (if you're eating outside). read more