Very pleasant patio space (make reservations; don't leave this up to fate) and a varied menu of reasonably priced, not-enormous-portioned dishes. No straws (not even the paper ones) because . . . because other countries dump plastic in their rivers? Save the sea turtles? Whatever, it's Santa Fe. Annoying, but ignore it and enjoy the patio. The food is tasty and the service we had was very good. Museum Hill Cafe is generally busy with elderly, retired folks (I'm retired and getting there, but we brought the average age of the crowd down a good bit): mostly couples and ladies-who-lunch. If you're planning on going, do yourself a favor and make a reservation. And (a nod to the age of the crowd who come here) be aware there's a bit of a climb up from the spacious museum parking lots to the restaurant itself; give yourself time and take your cane if you need it. read more

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Saturday, October 3, just days ago, my husband and I, along with his parents and a family member visiting from England, came to Museum Square. I am disabled and currently have two boots, one on each foot, as well as crutches. While they walked to the museums. I had hoped to sit at the café with my husband and have some coffee and a mimosa. We stood in line for it to open, we were second in line. The gentleman who seated us, who was both our maitre d' and waiter, had dark hair and was tall, wearing a purple shirt and a rainbow belt. He showed us to a table and was polite, looking around, saying hello to people he knew. When he came over and got our coffee and drink order, he was also friendly. Upon returning, he asked what we would like to eat, and when we told him we were only there to have beverages, his face dropped, an expression of annoyance spreading across his face. His entire attitude changed. He looked at us like we had done something wrong and said, pointing to the doorway, which was empty across the café, which had barely anyone in it, saying "You should understand that I typically have a line going down the sidewalk you see, and people come here to eat," gesturing to the nonexistent line in front of the barely occupied Cafe. I looked around, noting that there were only a few tables taken and the vast majority in the restaurant were empty. I also noted that there was no line outside. He went and got the check and came back with it and when he laid it down, I said "don't worry we'll be out of your hair in a few minutes" and without looking at me, he said "OK," as he walked away with our credit card. I gave him every opportunity to correct his behavior, to give us less attitude. He saw that I walked in on crutches, he did not care. He was frustrated with us because he wasn't going to get a bigger check or tip I suppose? He was not rude to anyone else that I saw. To be clear, we were both kind, respectful and simply wanted to sit for 20 mins and have a beverages. His rudeness has made it so that I will never come back to that square again. I have been in boots with two fractured feet for weeks and have not left the house. This was my first outing, and I was met with rudeness, condescension, and annoyance, for simply existing and wanting to buy coffee and champagne with orange juice in a restaurant with only a few patrons and no line. His snobbery and condescension was an ugly start to my day quite frankly. I can't for the life of me understand how this is OK with the owner. I messaged him on Facebook and got no response, so I am posting this here. It's an otherwise yummy and beautiful place, and it makes me sad that we were treated this way. I won't be back. read more

We had an exceptional experience here on a quiet Sunday afternoon. I had the Cobb salad, and iced tea and the pistachio cream pie. Salad was excellent, service was perfect. Pie was different, not bad, but not my kind of dish. It was quiet inside, which is where we sat, there were plenty of people out on the patio. We were looking for quiet and were pleasantly surprised! Great view, too! read more

Museum Hill Cafe - Patio dining, some spots have great views - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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July 23, 2024 Conveniently located next to multiple museums outside of Santa Fe. Sit down eating under the shade, with good ambiance, and table service. Wifes $19 stuffed poblano came with several large shrimp covered with cheese, pico de gallo, rice and greens in a baked flour shell. Wife had no left overs it was so good. My $20 Angus beef burger came with green chiles stuffed and cooked within the beef patty, and not with chiles sprinkled over the patty, and was excellent. Was a welcome break in the day, between visits to the nearby museums. read more

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Nice cafe nestled on Museum Hill. Ample seating, nice front of house. Place was buzzing just after noon, but not so much that should have affected our service. Took the host to notice that after being there 10-minutes, no servers had approached our table. We decided to just get drinks and share some nachos. Both were good. Probably won't be back. read more

Museum Hill Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

This is such a Santa Fe gem! We have been going since they opened up and it is still a pleasure to go there each time. It's a pleasure to wait for a table with such an amazing view and incredible mountain air. read more

It's always so weird being in Santa Fe while under the age of 70, but I digress. This is the only restaurant within walking distance of the museum cluster on Museum Hill, and as a result, it's basically your standard museum cafe, except in New Mexico. Things are milded a bit--no red or green here. I had the shrimp stuffed poblano. Shrimp and poblano were cooked excellently, though cheese on shrimp is an odd choice. Salad was fresh with good dressing, rice was average. read more

So incredibly rude. And it is not worth the wait. It was just convenient. After the maitre d' left us standing there for 5-10 minutes, we got the hint and left. Not to return. Convenience be darned. One star because there isn't an option for none. . read more

I enjoy going to the museums up on Museum Hill and I always like to get a bite to eat at the restaurant snuggled between the Folk Art and Indian Arts & Culture Museums. A great place for a relaxing afternoon. On a nice day, the best seating is on the patio. The food is always good with a tempting selection. Don't miss the dessert tray brought to your table by efficient waiters who offer the best service. read more

Museum Hill Cafe - The entrance to the Museum Cafe. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

We decided to take a trip up to the museums on Museum Hill on a Saturday. I'd never been to the cafe and it was close, so decided to give it a try around brunch/lunch time. It was definitely a busy time, but we got seated promptly and our service was great. Our server was great about refilling coffees and waters and checking up on us despite how busy things were. I got the corn custard, not really knowing what to expect but it sounded good and it did not disappoint. It was like a corn-based squishy quiche with some peppery sauce. Delicious! If I'm up here again I'll definitely go back to try more items. It's a nice place with some southwestern decor and just fun. Highly recommend if you're in the area. Though be careful since it's the only place nearby the museums it can be quite crowded at times. read more

After strolling through the museums, we needed a break so stopped by the Museum Hill Cafe. The outside patio was nicely covered and there was a pleasant breeze. The crowd had died down by 2, earlier when we passed by, it was very loud and crowded. Service was a bit slow but they were all nice. I got the corn custard and it was delicious, sort of like a soft quiche with peppery poblano sauce that had a tiny bitter spicy kick to it. I loved the sauce so much, I used it for the salad as well. The salad and the dressing was ok. read more

Museum Hill Cafe - Corn custard - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Wonderful spot to have a leisurely lunch - all the dishes are well done and delicious. The service is lovely, prompt and respectful. The Host a throwback from old days - a grandmaster. And then 2 outstanding Museums to visit. read more

If you're in Santa Fe checking out museums and go to Museum Hill, this cafe is a great place to stop and have lunch. They open at 11:00 and get busy quick. So reservations maybe needed. Service was good and atmosphere was nice as me and a friend had the window to see the snow fall as we had lunch. Plenty of seating, music and temperature was good and comfortable. The menu is not filled with a lot of choices but, has a good variety. Description is a little off, so make sure and ask if not sure. I ordered the grilled eggplant, with roasted peppers and pesto, cheese with French bread. As I was expecting it to not be a sandwich, that's what it came as. It was delicious as it was put together. Came with a salad with just greens with dressing. As someone who likes to treat myself, this seem to be a little pricey for what I got. Now, it is in Santa Fe so I get the ritzy hype but come on, the ingredients and how it's prepared shouldn't gouge customers. The desert I tried was chocolate pie that was delicious and rich, few bites were good as it was shared. read more

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Me and The Hubs were visiting SF in early May this year and stopped in here for lunch while visiting the 'museums on the hill'. To note: this is the only restaurant on the hill, so if you want lunch without leaving the area, this is your only option unless you brought something (I did see picnic tables). I would suggest getting to the cafe before noon. We weren't quite ready for lunch at 11:45 but did it anyway. It worked out great - we got here before the line of folks who probably said 'let's meet at noon'. Anyway, again this was early May. We waited for less than five minutes for a table and were seated indoors at a nice spot by a window (it was too windy that day to eat outside on their nice-looking patio). While we were being escorted to our table, I turned around and saw that there was a line forming of people waiting for tables (if you come during the high tourist season, I imagine you should expect a long wait). We shared the Corn Custard for a starter. It was really good (I wished I had gotten one just for myself). For an entree, I had the Greek Salad with salmon added. It was fresh and tasty, and the salmon was very nicely cooked. It's been a while and neither of us remembers what The Hubs had, but he liked his lunch, as well (whatever it was). Our server was very friendly and kept our iced teas and waters topped up. The restaurant interior is nothing to write home about, but it was clean and having a table by the window was definitely a plus. I think eating on the patio would be nicer, weather permitting. I would eat here again the next time I'm visiting the 'museums on the hill'. read more

One of the best places to get an app. The duck flautas are one of the best things we've had. We go all over abq and Santa Fe often.. truly one of the best dishes we've had as an app. Highly recommend. 1-2 people per serving. Worth it entirely. read more

My experience was just so so. The food was nothing to rave about. The service was extremely slow. The ambience outside is lovely though. I'd be willing to give another chance simply for the lovely patio and for a good glass of wine. read more

We had a lovely lunch at the Museum Hill Cafe. My husband and I split the Swiss cheese Patty Melt on Rye Bread and a side of sweet potato fries, and we each had a glass of Chardonnay. The patty melt was well prepared and delicious. Service was excellent, the outside seating was very comfortable, and we were grateful for the opportunity to get lunch and relax between museums. Great views, too! read more

Museum Hill Cafe - Outside seating available. Hope you don't mind being watched while you eat a patty melt. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

I had a delightful lunch at the Museum Hill Cafe today. I came to see the museums but stopped in here for lunch and found the view, peaceful setting and food a welcome and unexpected treat. My waitress, Shayna, was warm and helpful steering me to the shrimp stuffed poblano. This dish was a healthier and flavorful version with a roasted not fried pepper that was sweet and soft filled with perfectly cooked shrimp, diced onions and tomatoes and a rich of melted cheese. This dish was satisfying and served with a bright mixed green salad and Spanish rice. I skipped the rice and this was a great keto meal for me. It felt indulgent but was guiltless. The food is a bit pricey but the view makes it worth it. read more

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Chris and I chose to dine here today for lunch after walking and visiting the adjacent botanical gardens. We were hot, hungry and needed to cool off before visiting the museums on the hill. The cafe sits on a beautiful elevated terrace between two of the museums. The building and ambiance are beautiful and the dining area has covered areas plus tables shaded with umbrellas. The menu is well planned with food that is New Mexican plus more mainstream sandwiches. We ordered the house made mushroom taquitos with mild red chili sauce and a side of lettuce, sour cream and pico de gallo. We also ordered the sweet corn custard with poblano cream sauce. It was served with a side salad for an extra three dollars. The food was delicious!!! Our reason for the three stars is service. Today's Monday lunch service really seemed to be impacting the quality of service. The host was friendly and quickly seated us at a great table. Our server was indifferent and arrival of food for our table and the adjacent tables was quite slow. We never received our drink refills. When ordering our food we had inquired if desserts were available since none were listed on the menu. The server responded "yes" and as we were still speaking to him to ask for details on the desserts he turned and walked away while we were mid- sentence speaking to him. We never saw him again until we started looking for an employee to bring our check so we could pay. Bathrooms were clean and spacious. Parking is free and easy in the lot directly in front of the restaurant. Additional staffing and some smiles from servers would go a long way towards improving the overall experience. I would dine here again because of the convenience however if I had ample time I would probably dine elsewhere in Santa Fe for a better meal and service at the same price point. read more

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A small cafe with excellent outdoor seating and a limited but very tasty menu. It's going to be a bit tricky if you are vegan or celiac (or both in my husband's case) but we still did ok. Lines can be long even in off-season months so plan ahead. Nachos and soup were stellar. Parking is very close and easy, and it's a good place to stop if you are spending the day at the museums. read more

Efficient and friendly service. We didn't feel rushed, and had a pleasant and leisurely meal. Good for food lks who are gluten free. The mushroom taquitos were a tasty vegetarian surprise. My lentil salad was also tasty, pretty close to how I make it at home. Hubby had the reuben sandwich, which he liked very much. The gf bread had a texture similar to regular sandwich bread, with good flavor. As a committed foodie, I highly recommend! read more

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This was a great break from the museums. Nestled in the center of Museum Hill, the cafe was inviting and had a friendly staff. My husband and I split the bison burger and it was cooked perfectly. I had a macchiato and it was spot on. Loved that they had gluten feee options, my stomach was happy. read more

Museum Hill Cafe - Bison burger with fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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Delicious, everything prepared well. One of the better meals in Santa Fe, not overly spicy or salty like the other cafes. Great location in Spring/Fall when it isn't too hot. Sit outside. Right next to large statues; stunning artwork outside. read more

One of the worse meals I have encountered in Santa Fe. Would not recommend anyone go there. Overly salty ingredients (hiding inferior product?), mediocre service, way too tightly packed a dinning room, and - honestly - way overpriced for what it was. When will restaurants learn - do not charge "going rate" when you are slopping stuff out of a microwave onto a plate. The Museum Hill "Cafe" might as well just do a quick Uber Eats from the closest fast food restaurants. I could not be any worse!!! read more

Museum Hill is fortunate to have such a wonderful restaurant in the midst of the four museums and botanical gardens on the Hill. This cozy restaurant offers both comfortable indoor and patio seating. The cafe offers a very nice mix of entrees, beverages and desserts. I especially enjoy their hearty burrito (Laura's Delicious Burrito) and the patty melt. The diverse menu offers everything from bison burgers to crab cakes and beautifully prepared salads. Considering the quality of the food and ingredients, the prices here are extremely reasonable. Consistently warm and friendly service. read more

Our nonprofit board made a reservation for lunch at Museum Hill Cafe. We spoke 3 times with the receptionist and explained that we were holding our summer board meeting there. When we arrived, the parking lots were so full that you had to wait forever, just to park. How can anyone build a museum facility with numerous museums on site and NO SUFFICIENT PARKING? That's number one. Number two was how the older gentleman who was seating guests at Museum Hill Cafe treated us. He was so incredibly rude to us and our party that we had to leave and go elsewhere for lunch. Not only that, we specifically requested an outdoor table where we could hold our board meeting. And they placed our table facing a huge open plaza that had a hoop dancing competition with Native drumming that was amplified, such that you couldn't hold a conversation with anyone, not even the person sitting next to you. When we asked to be reseated at the back of the patio, they moved us indoors. COVID-19 is now peaking again in Santa Fe, so we were not willing to sit inside. But the NUMBER ONE issue was how rude this man was to us. Our rating is ZERO, not even 1/2 star. Whoever the person was who handled our reservation when we arrived should be fired and never allowed to work in public service again. We're never going back there or recommending Museum Hill Cafe to anyone. read more

We've had good food their in the past. Nice location, your only choice on museum hill. Our host must have been having a bad day this time. We will be sure to get a bite in town before future visits. read more

Took a visiting friend to the Museum Hill Cafe this afternoon for her first meal in Santa Fe. We sat outdoors and the ambiance was nice with piano in the background. We ordered very tasty main dishes and our usual ice teas with lemon. The drinks arrived without straws. When I asked for the straws, I was told, "we no longer provide straws." I asked why. The waitress replied curtly, "environment." When I expressed displeasure, she replied rudely that I "could bring my own straws the next time." I know policies change but this was ridiculous heading in the direction of insulting. When we finished our meal and paid the bill, I deducted $5 from my tip for each missing straw and made a note to choose from other restaurants for friends on their first visits to Santa Fe. read more

We waited 30 minutes before we got a waiter after being seated. At one point I flagged down the host and asked for menus and water. The host's response was "One thing at a time"! We didn't get water for the first 30 minutes because you have to request it. How can you request it without a waiter? 30 minutes in our waiter took our order and we waited another 30 minutes for the food to come. The food wasn't terrible but calling average size shrimp JUMBO is disappointing, the salmon wasn't fresh and the strawberry sangria tasted like red water. The Waiter was short and snippy as well. Sadly won't be returning. read more

One of my favorite spots for when I'm feeling bougie lol. Food is amazing, flamboyant flavors and presentation. My server was five steps ahead, nice bonus. Great views and definitely a cute date spot! read more

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Really great service! The employees are quick and very friendly, the ambiance is very New Mexican and quite cute, I'd recommend eating here if your looking for a quick bite read more

HAVE AGAIN: The guacamole with chips and salsa were excellent. Three Sisters Soup was good. Beautiful patio setting. NOT HAVE AGAIN: This time the chicken mole was just ok. 8/2/2014 HAVE AGAIN: 4 star - The Brasila fix prix lunch was wonderful. A number of dishes to sample. The chocolate cream pie was outstanding. Thick and heavy chocolate and delicious whipped cream. NOT HAVE AGAIN: the chicken mole had a light brown sauce and was not very tasty. Service was spotty and slow. I had to remind the server to bring one of you lunches, which he forgot to do, as well as the dessert. read more

Please ignore the older not-five-star reviews from years ago. We had lunch with our dog on the patio, and the food and service were just outstanding. Best Quesadilla I had in years. It's calm and relaxing there. And worth a trip! read more

What a wonderful lunch! I had never gone to the cafe before but after a long time in the Folk Art Museum we decided to give the cafe a try and boy were we pleasantly surprised. We went on a Sunday and tit was filled with people and lovely live music by a bass player and piano playing jazz. The view from the restaurant is the best in Santa Fe if you can snag a table by the floor to ceiling windows. We shared the mushroom taquitos and a vegetarian quesadilla. Both were excellent. The mushrooms were deep fried, but not at all oily; they came with a traditional red chile, sour cream, and pico de gallo. The quesadillas came with the same plus guacamole and a small salad. Our neighbors had a corn pudding that they said was wonderful, and a Ruben sandwich that they claim is as good as Dr. Field Good's. I find that hard to believe, but it did look good! Cant wait to go back. read more

In a word: Fantastic. And then there would also be exciting; cultural; fun; view. The food here is par excellent!!!! Of particular note is the Corn Custard with Polenta Cream Sauce and avocado; OMG prepare for your tastebuds to be . Outstanding dish. Many of the dishes can be made vegetarian (not vegan) just ask. They have a great flourless GF chocolate cake dessert! What I enjoy immensely is the ambience, view, and the setting of being right in the middle between two wonderful museums. read more

The food was wonderful! The cafe is very nice and the views are beautiful! The service today needed help. It was around 2 pm and the restaurant was still pretty busy. We waited 15 minutes to be seated even though there were tables open. There were plenty of staff but they did not appear to be very organized or efficient. Once seated, we ordered quickly but it took almost 30 minutes to get our food. The chicken and vegetable soup with poblano creme on top was delicious!!! Light spiciness and tender chicken. A little pricey at $7.95 a cup, but oh so tasty. We shared the special, a grilled salmon filet with Spanish rice and asparagus. It was wonderful!!! The filet was cooked perfectly! Good portion size, moist and seasoned just right. The asparagus and rice were also very good. It was the bargain at $15! In spite of the slow service, our waiter was professional and polite, and the food is definitely worth the visit! read more

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Had lunch here today. And I've been here a few times before. Just another great meal! Food was excellent and the young server with the bolo tie killed it. Great hire! Had the guac and chips followed by tacos and a side salad. With wine of course! Great location for dining before hitting the museum exhibits and shops. read more

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Very pleasant place for lunch on the patio, and I'm sure for dinner as well. Reasonably priced, good wine list by the glass or bottle. Service is good. Food is respectable, if not outstanding. read more

Museum Hill Cafe - Nice Ferrari Cerano Fume for $30 the bottle. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

What a nice surprise on Museum Hill! We needed a break after a morning at the Botanical Gardens so we stopped for a drink and a bite. Hibiscus tea was super refreshing. Mushroom flautas sound crazy but were insanely good. This was the perfect stop to prepare for a visit to the Girard exhibit. Worth the trip! read more

Museum Hill Cafe - Patio seating for lunch. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

My daughter and I spent a leisurely afternoon on Museum Hill in Santa Fe. We started with a great lunch at the Museum Hill Cafe. My daughter had a great mole dish. I enjoyed the best Reuben sandwich I've ever eaten! Our table faced extra large windows that afforded us a great panoramic view of the landscape on the edge of Santa Fe. After a very good lunch, we found the awesome Gift Shop in the International Folk Art Museum. It had Such a great collection of all types of folk art and so many fun gifts. There were several museums related to Native Americans and the southwest assembled in close proximity on this hill. It was such an enjoyable afternoon!! read more

Museum Hill Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico