Neat, welcoming spot for a casual Monday breakfast. They clearly have great taste--the book collection is fantastic, and we found ourselves completely immersed while waiting for our food. I ordered the Pho; who would have expected such a great, light version of Pho here in Santa Fe? A wonderful experience and highly recommended. read more

This is a fun place with books lining the walls and kitchen and food items for sale. I had excellent cappuccino. I didn't really care for the Red Pepper Sonoracakes, even though there was a generous amount of lox. The pancakes were an unpleasant texture and the flavor didn't complement the lox. I would have liked more cream cheese and capers. My husband did like his Breakfast Biscuit, said it was the best biscuit he's had. Loved the interesting plates and cups and the whole vibe. read more

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The shop and cafe are very appealing visually, very Instagram worthy, however the folks working at the counter were literally some of the rudest, nastiest staff I've ever encountered. For example I ordered Greek yogurt with granola. My friends ordered egg dishes requiring some cooking involved. My friends had their food pretty quickly so after another 10 minutes or so I went back to the counter to check on my yogurt. The person, who took my order, acted like she had idea who I was so I reminded her that I was checking on my yogurt. She walked away without saying anything and didn't return. I was shocked but kind of hungry plus I had already paid and provided a 20% tip when I ordered, so I was patient and continued to wait at my table with my friends. Another 10 minutes goes by, same experience. She acts like she has no clue who I am again and I reiterate that I'm checking on my yogurt. And she then accused me of not being patient. Someone in the back finally brought it to the counter for me but the encounter had ruined my breakfast by then. My friends, and several people who ordered after me had all received and finished their food by then. Such a shame, could have been an awesome little breakfast place where I dropped a lot of money in their shop, but alas I'll never return. They must not like money...because they are losing a ton of it with the 'tude their counter staff is kicking read more

It's a really cozy place. The location (right off Cerillos) is a bit chaotic, but inside it's very nice. I sat in a sunny spot with my coconut pancakes. The pancakes don't look like much visually, but the passionfruit curd hiding under the cream is very tasty, and I greatly enjoyed my meal. I saw some folks working on laptops, so I guess this is a good place to sit for a while and get some work done. read more

Modern General Feed and Seed - Coconutcakes - Cafes Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Awesome awesome spot. The building itself is sweet. It doubles as a cute gift shop and farmhouse eatery. The vibe is modern x rustic with tons of natural light and open beams. The service was also great. The lady at the counter gave me good advice when I asked what to order. The food itself was delicious. The red pepper sonoracakes were real unique--a combination of rich flavors that blended together so well. It was wasn't like anything I've had before, and I would order them again&again. I also got the basil coconut smoothie which was refreshing and yum. I would also order this again. No complains all around! I definitely recommend. read more

Modern General Feed and Seed - Red Pepper sonoracakes - Cafes Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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Love love love this place. INTERESTING & DELICIOUS flavor combinations! I'm almost thru the whole menu... and would be except I CRAVE the Japonese- inspired flavors in the Supercakes & the Chia Pudding! ! read more

Modern General Feed and Seed - Green Chile Cilantro Corncakes....We have to half before we begin or someone gets in trouble. ;P - Cafes Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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Red pepper Sonora cakes are one of the best breakfast cakes I've ever had! No doubt! Also had Green Chili corn cakes and Breakfast Biscuit sandwich, which were tasty enough, but nothing to write home about. I had a very well made lavender latte. Very balanced in sweetness and a beautiful lavender. My spouse said his coffee was a very good flavor and we wished it had been a bit warmer. Lastly, we had a green juice. It wasn't sweet at all, but tart and refreshing. I mostly ordered it for the nutrition. We had a good experience with the employee taking our order. We were the second customers of the day, so she was probably feeling fresh and we were happy customers to begin with. I think within an hour, there were enough people that she could have used some help to keep up. read more

I really liked this place, thank god because I really wanted to! Upon entry into a bright, cheerful space with just enough to fill the shelves with books and goods. The kitchen in the back with juice bar and walk up counter. The specialize in a flapjack made with corn and coming both sweet and Al savory versions. My husband had them with Sunnyside up egg, chipotle syrup and cilantro lime Crema. Delish I had what I'd call a Pho-Pozole. Hominy, bone broth, chicken, poached egg, garnishes and I added avocado. It was good, needed a bit more seasoning which I added with s&p and a touch of chili The green tea was delish - I didn't get the name I'm really kicking myself for that! I also got some ginger cookies to go which looked soooo good and did not disappoint! Girls at the counter were friendly enough but could have had more personality IMHO. Slightly standoffish, would be my only service slight. Good place, not too busy, or too loud. Go! read more

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Run, don't walk, to this unique space and find ample opportunity to wind the clock for a bit and indulge in delicious treats and hearty meals, all while bathed in warm lighting and pleasant music. If I were the type to buy thoughtfully curated presents for others, I'd also start here: Birdhouse? Check. Pheasant feather earrings? Check. Navy Seal motivational literature? Check. Off the chart endorsement for the kale pineapple smoothie, coconut macaroons, green chile cheeseburger, ginger cookies, and the green chile cilantro corn cakes. Someone call me a forklift. Thank you Modern General for giving me a place to return to when I close my eyes and think of my time passing through Santa Fe. read more

Modern General Feed and Seed - Green chile cilantro corn cakes - Cafes Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Since my last review, Modern General has applied clear coat over the chairs, eliminating any issues with the chairs taking a bite out of your clothes. This remains my go-to breakfast place in Santa Fe, and was quite a crowed pleaser for my out of state guests this past week. The Chia seed putting is tops. read more

Obsessed is the only way to describe my impression of our first visit here!! We ordered some coffees, the savory green chile cakes, and the lemon blueberry sweet pancakes. The savory cakes were to die for and so unique!! Haven't ever had the chance to have anything like that before! The sweet pancakes were also delightful!! Overall this space has awesome natural light, beautiful high ceilings and cool art and books that you can also buy. Service was helpful and quick!! Can't wait to come back and try more!! Such a gem!! read more

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They have a chalkboard menu and a print menu. I ordered the ABQ egg bowl off the print menu, where there was no indication of bacon being in the dish. I didn't check the chalkboard menu, because why would you need to? Alas, on the chalkboard menu the ABQ egg bowl does have bacon. After having to send it back because I don't eat bacon, I was told that they have 2 different menus and that it is deliberate. No idea. Anyway, they don't have GF toast so I had rice for a side. The bowl was a very small portion for the cost & simplicity of it. It really could have been a side. Both bowl and rice were covered in big chunks of scallions which I had to pick out. Excess garlic as well. The vibe is very Rose Apothecary from Schitt's Creek but bought at Hobby Lobby or something. Would love more unique/handmade touches. Multiple young couples on dates which I thought was interesting. As a gluten free vegetarian, I wanted to try this place for their savory hotcakes - but the only GF option was the fruity acai one. No other reason to return read more

The hubs and I came here first thing when they opened and good thing because it quickly filled up. It should be noted that we felt like we had walked into Rose's apothecary but with the addition of food and coffee. I started with a cold shot of ginger, apple and honey. It was fresh pressed and wonderful. Then the hubs and I both got oat milk cappuccinos which were pretty perfect. For my main I did the chia oats with granola, raspberries and passion fruit curd. I was so happy with my choice - absolutely delicious and I'll be attempting a recreation back at home. The hubs did the stir fried rice with veggies and an egg. It was a pretty large portion and he sadly could only eat half although it was awesome and packed full of flavor. Service was friendly and this is a place to put on your must try list when you have a little time to sit back and relax. read more

Modern General Feed and Seed - The chia seed pudding with passion fruit curd and raspberries - so, so good! - Cafes Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Modern General is near the hotel I was staying at and as I walked into town and back every day, I would pass it. I think it has a really cute interior. Locals seem to go there and get some work accomplished, instead of working from home. So, I love that they have that option available to them. On my first visit, I tried the gingered apple juice. I got a regular size. It was so good! I loved it so much that I went back the next day and got a large. It's pretty pricey for juice, but it was also really really good! Freshly pressed. Mmmm. read more

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Cute little shop with easy to find parking with their own lot of 4-6 spaces. It's a mix of a small store with plenty of seating and a huge picnic table to house a large party. Seems like also a great spot to study and simple coffee shop vibes. You must get the Green Chile Cilantro Corncake, looks very similar to a pancake but the texture is different. Loved this out of the set my friends got. Savory and not too spicy evened out by the slight sweetness of the syrup. This was fantastic and the runny Sunnyside egg made my morning brighter. The flavors together came and paired so well together. There was also another corncake that my friend ordered that was similar to okonomiyaki and quite good too! Would come back just the green chiles cilantro corncake, so good and satisfying. read more

Modern General Feed and Seed - Green Chile pancakes - Cafes Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

I still love modern general but I've been back a couple times when the food wasn't that great. It seems like there is a real problem with consistency right now. read more

Modern General Feed and Seed - BLT and chia YUM! - Cafes Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

The place itself is very cute and interesting on the inside. The food has potential to be great but felt a little over priced given the final product we got. It was good, but not that good. Honestly, however, the service was what put a nail in the coffin of this experience. Have you ever seen those videos of girls pretending to be someone in a given service, like "the bartender who doesn't care if you live or die?" We got to experience that in real life. The girl taking our orders was laughing and smiling with her coworkers as she walked up to the counter and as soon as she turned her head to look at us her face went completely flat. No greeting, no smile. She could not have been more annoyed at having to deal with us and wow she made that super obvious. It was a really disappointing experience and the food itself unfortunately wasn't good enough to outweigh the incredibly rude service. read more

Modern General is a gem. It is a cute location to meet friends or go solo. The food is so innovative and simple yet absolutely amazing. It is counter ordering so no table service but don't let that deter you because it is perfect for this setting. read more

Modern General Feed and Seed - Brothy Greens - Cafes Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

We were lucky enough to find a table for 5 on a Saturday morning. This place is very cute! While waiting for my food, I walked around and tried really hard not to shop. There are lots of cute curated items in all varieties. The food is very delicious. The blends of flavours are unique but really tasty. The only reason why it's not a 5/5 is because I thought it was pretty overpriced for how much food you got. read more

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The Albuquerque scramble is simple and very tasty with salty bits of bacon adding a bit of crunchy texture. A filling and satisfying breakfast (from someone who doesn't eat breakfast Lol) read more

Modern General Feed and Seed - Albuquerque scramble - Cafes Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

The food is decent, but the staff is a bit rude and the noise is atrocious, especially shocking considering it's a breakfast and coffee joint. The staff seem more concerned with selling the overpriced goods than serving food and drinks. read more

After finding out that there is nowhere to park despite the place being mostly empty, I park down the road, walk there, and encounter shockingly poor service. The staff clearly did not want to take anyone's order (and this is counter service, and you bus your own table). It appeared that the staff were competing to see who could ignore the customers at the counter the longest. It was actually awkward. The food was mediocre at best and not worth dealing with no parking and hateful staff. read more

Couldn't try it all in one visit.... but we wanted to! Check out my photo of the menu and see the amazing possibilities!!! The Lemon Cakes were scrumptious! The Red Pepper SonoranCakes were luscious! The Cafe au lait was spot on in strength and milk, with the house coffee being a fantastic cup for those who who want a simpler cup of delicious warmth! I grabbed a fresh juice to go! And they have incredible smoothies too! Even more cool are all the unusual books, home and kitchen items available in the general store on the premises! It was like a eye-candy store!! Also check out my photo of the awesome mural that is right outside the windows of the restaurant! Enjoy!! You gotta get to Modern General Feed and Seed! read more

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Great atmosphere. Food is unique and pretty good. Staff is negligent and unhelpful... enough to make this place worth passing up.

WOW. Ok so we many have been a bit... extra hungry the morning after a wedding, but this place really hit the spot. Located in a general store-looking space, this little breakfast cafe also sells a lot of local goods focused on the home. Kitchen items, gardening tools, coffee-table books. The whole shebang. They specialize in savory pancakes, and that's exactly what we went for. Both of us got the Green Chile Cilantro Corncakes. Oh. My. Gosh. Perfect corn cake flavor, and the saltiness of the green Chile and crema went perfectly. The egg on top added some more savory-ness, and the agave syrup was the perfect sweet addition. This was a party in my mouth! Great artisan coffee as well. And we got a souvenir for our friends as well! read more

Modern General Feed and Seed - Green Chile corn cakes! - Cafes Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

They have some unique "pancakes" and bowls. Our party ordered a little of this and that. Everyone enjoyed their dishes (except the kids since this was a little too foodie-ish, fancy for them.) I had the Asian bowl ... fried rice with an egg. This is my go-to, comfort dish at home. Tthey really stepped up the flavors so I was a happy camper. All the adults who ordered the "pancakes" raved about how light, unique and flavorful they were. One of the kids ordered the avocado toast... and it was just that... lots and lots of mashed avocado on 2 pieces of bread (toast). They do not skimp on the avocado. So... if you like avocado... get this. As for drinks... they have really good black coffee. They can make plain lattes and a lavender latte but no others. They also have fresh juices that they make right there... we didn't try any, but they looked and sounded delightful. They also had cookies. Since I didn't drink my calories in a latte, I opted to get a chocolate cookie with pepitas. YUM! Glad I only had 1. It was not overly sweet but had a great deep chocolate flavor and the pepitas were a nice and different nut-crunch-taste. read more

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Super cute place with menu items you don't find elsewhere. The acai pancakes were tasty and iced oat milk latte perfect with crushed ice. But my fave was the lime-avocado chia pudding. It's topped with black sesame coriander granola (yum!!), passion fruit curd (just the right amount of sweet), and the sweetest fresh raspberries I've tasted in a long time. Friendly staff, reasonable prices, highly recommend. read more

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Great atmosphere and shop! Nice staff! Food was so-so. Had the pho-sole and it was really bland even with added herbs jalapeño etc. maybe it was a bad day. The egg they added was overdone too. I'd go back for one more chance though. read more

Avacado toast Lemon pancakes Ginger apple juice Cute little store Would recommend read more

Modern General Feed and Seed - Lemon pancakes - Cafes Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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Wonderful food. Delightful menu. I wish we would have found this establishment sooner.

My daughter and I enjoyed a great little trip to Santa Fe on a beautiful fall extended weekend. One morning we enjoyed brunch at Modern General. We were staying at the El Rey Court, and Modern General was on the same street and also close. My daughter ordered the Lemon Cakes and loved them! They were tart, light and fluffy. The Lemon Cakes were layered with lemon curd and smothered with a blueberry compote, and then drizzled with their signature buttercream. Oh my! Very yummy! I ordered their "Best BLT". It was classic and excellent, with juicy fresh tomatoes, crisp romaine lettuce, thick bacon, and served on sourdough bread. It was a quiet and cute place. The tables were situated among a simple shop. The food was very good. If you visit Santa Fe, be sure to stop at Modern General for a healthy and tasty brunch! read more

This place is awesome. If you're seeking a healthy AND delicious meal, look no further. Tip: Definitely not great for big groups and you may have to do a pivot to find available seating. At least this was our experience when single persons took over 4 tips to themselves. read more

Modern General came highly recommended to us by friends who had visited, so we stopped in here eager to see what all the hype was about this "healthy, trendy brunch spot." The food was so yummy and did a great job of incorporating the Santa Fe cuisine (e.g. green Chile) throughout. My boyfriend ordered the breakfast biscuit which was "one of the best breakfast biscuits" he ever had, as the biscuit itself "melts in your mouth." It's also a nice touch that they included some lime avocado chia pudding on the side to sample. I ordered the Albuquerque scramble and it was AMAZING. As mentioned, the green Chile added so much flavor without making the eggs too spicy. It was delicious, but not too heavy for a breakfast dish. We also ordered a cappuccino and oat milk latte, both of which were well done-- only question is, why no handle on the mugs? Was a bit too hot to drink/hold for a while. The ambiance is STUNNING and definitely adds to the experience of dining in. There are books on all different topics, plants, cooking items, gardening tools, cosmetics, local art that you can peruse through. Makes it feel very home-y and like you can really take your time there and enjoy. read more

Modern General Feed and Seed - Albuquerque scramble - Cafes Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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Ok, i've been coming here for years -- over e as Christmas usually but other times as well. I just had two visits in the last two days and it feels like you guys are slightly off your game. The food is good, but slightly lacking. I miss the cold sherbet with the teff cakes. The help seems a little bit clueless and not totally focused. I realize it's not quite holiday and it's an in between time but I hope things get back to 5000%. I always recommend to friends traveling to Santa Fe. ***also just stopped again (the 3rd visit in 2days) and Chai Lattes to-go were lukewarm. I asked if there was a way to hear them and was told no. read more

We liked this place. But they have zero accountability and 100% attitude when my daughter had an allergic reaction to an item she ordered that was not labeled as containing tree nuts. Their chia bowl contains pecan and pistachio. When we brought it their attention their response was "we don't make the menu" . We let them know that they need to proactively label that sort of ingredient on their menu or they may actually send someone into anaphylactic shock. They responded that we should have assumed there were nuts because the dish contained granola. When I reiterated that the menu didn't have the nuts listed as ingredients. I was told that the granola they sold on the shelves list tree nuts. This upset me because it was yet another insensitive deflection 1) why would I be checking the ingredients of the granola on the shelf the chia bowl we ordered was the issue 2) if they thought it important to list tree nuts on the granola they sold why not in the menu? Every response was defensive and blame us for not asking in advance. No accountability all CYA - totally unacceptable when it comes to a customer's health. Then they had the audacity to claim we were mean when they could have sent my kid to the hospital. read more

Extremely rude staff. They all looked angry. They ran out of half of their food. They were also blasting music from the kitchen. Not worth the price!! read more

This place has some healthy delicious brunch with savory pancakes. I had a delicious one with kale and cabbage. Wife a red pepper one...son had a sweeter lemon cake. Soooooo hood. But omg their buttermilk biscuits are southern style and unbelievable. Good coffee too. Browse the books and other items while you wait. read more

A really beautiful space, and an equally as eclectic menu. I ordered the supercakes that were delicious and filling. The drink options seemed pretty pricey to me, but I tried the chai and didn't feel super impressed by the flavor. There were many other options that I think would've been a better option and I would love to try at a return visit. The service was efficient and timely and parking was easy to find. read more

Modern General Feed and Seed - Inside - Cafes Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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Biggest takeaway here is that half their menu is pancakes and they can't make them. I ordered the coconut cakes and they came out with batter in the middle. Politely sent it back and was given a different plate of even less cooked pancakes. Literally inedible both times. I can still taste the batter in the back of my throat. Looks cool until you notice the decade old aesthetic and dying plants. Everything for sale is $20 more expensive than it's worth. The menu is limited and even more limited when you take into account that are out of many ingredients and cannot cook the dishes until they are done. The whole place is run by what look like teenagers so the service was spotty. read more

3.5 stars. We got the morning fried rice and the green Chile cilantro savory cake. We also ordered a coffee and juice. The green Chile cilantro savory cake & fried rice was delicious. The juice was good but too $$ for the quantity. I wouldn't recommend the coffee. They are also dog friendly which is always a plus! :) read more