Very friendly, fast & efficient young person…read more The trio of chocolates were out of this world, 1 passion fruit, Mexican, and coffee ganache. I want more. No seats inside but lots of treats.

This chocolatier located in the heart of Taos is something I wish had existed in the very…read moreneighborhood in Denver. Adorable (well, everything is adorable in Taos; it's the southwestern charm for sure!) but it's more than what its appearance says it all. You have to try their products and see for yourself. What I got me were a few bon bons and a chocolate torte (the whiskey kind). -Miso Caramel: is shaped like a mushroom. Even if you might not be a fan of miso based (everything), you should try these bon bons anyway as they don't taste like miso at all. I was quite shocked with this myself (well, I like miso soup; miso taste doesn't bother me at all. Even so, Miso chocolate candy was something I didn't know what to expect out of. That is why I am saying that I was surprised by it.) -New Mexico , Spicy: was also surprising. The kick in these tiny pieces was quite mighty and yet it was tolerable. -Whisky Torte: All sorts of organic ingredients are used to make these delightful tortes. Tortes tend to be a lot heavier than traditional cakes as their texture is that of fudge. And yet, that shouldn't be a reason for you to steer clear from it as this chocolatier perfected the torte in a way that it will not be too rich or heavy for your taste or stomach. At least that is what I thought when I tasted it. Another must-try item on their menu offerings. For its interior, it's mostly and simply grey on walls but this emits the "chicness" that doesn't overshadow the theme of its business. You should also pay attention to the ceilings and the floors. A careful attention to entertain the guests' eyes is seen throughout. Service was good. I first went here late in the afternoon (close to its closing time). I quickly glanced at each section of the store inside. The kind gentleman upfront wanted to assist me but after asking him if it was open tomorrow (it would be Sunday), he said yes to which I gave him my promise that I would be back tomorrow. The same man assisted me when I was back the very next day to make a purchase. Not sure if he remembered me or not. It's not chocolate bon bons or tortes you can enjoy at this store. The café offers tasting trios, mocha, chocolate mouse, ice cream, affogato, hot chocolate, and espresso and so on. This is a haven for chocolate fanatics.

Its going to be hard to top this place- if you're in town, visiting, and are looking for the best…read morecup of Joe, this is it. Look no further. (Coming from someone who's reviewed 57 coffee shops in 5+ states) We're calling it a Top 5 best cup of coffee. Last morning in town, and we wanted to try another spot, grateful (as always) to the yelp reviews that brought us here. Ordered the usual: decaf flat white with heavy cream. Appreciated that the staff spent a moment asking clarifying questions to ensure we were speaking the same coffee language. Waiting for our drinks, we peruse the shop- plenty to keep your eye busy and LOTS of personality to let you know THIS is the kind of place you want to your hard earned dollars to support. First sips of our drinks and it's robust and coffee forward. We LOVE when the coffee is strong enough to stand up to the heavy cream. I could tell within to sips that this would be the place I'll drop into, grab a flat white, and then head over to the library for a good quiet morning. The shop is just on the edge of the downtown plaza, minimal parking but more than enough space to grab your Joe and go. 5 stars, all the way!

This place was outstanding. I almost went far out of my way the next day to have another cup. My…read moretest for good coffee is to order a straight up Americano and see how that tastes without any thing added to it. To me that is the truth serum and here it far exceeded expectation, big wow

We were desperately looking for coffee for several hours as we toured sights north of Santa Fe on…read moreour way to Taos. Nothing! How excited we were to see this shop. And delighted that the coffee was really good! Strong and smooth. Comfortable seating both inside and outside. Pastries wrapped in cellophane didn't look very appealing, but there is gelato. Pricing moderate.

Running from the monsoon that's coming in from the west, we're stopping in for an afternoon tasty…read moretreat. Went for a decaf white mocha. It's hot, frothy, and not too bad! Plenty of seating inside, this place is designed for you to hang out and stay a while. Comfy chairs, lots of tables and plenty of bakery treats to compliment your afternoon coffee as you plunk away at your keyboard working on the next great American novel. I look forward to coming back and getting our usual- this place looks like it could be a regular joint for us.

Cici's Bean has a lot of space and is great if you're trying to study or work. The walls are nicely…read moredesigned and filled with pyramid candles and other aesthetic decorations. Despite having many customers throughout the day, most do not choose to stay to drink at the tables, so you don't have to worry about finding a spot to sit. I had the Purple Haze, a lavender latte drink that had great coffee and lavender flavors and was the perfect amount of sweetness to me. The Black Panther, a raspberry latte drink, was also good. I believe I met the owner, and she was super kind to us. We did not have coins to pay for parking, and she helped us out without even asking for us to pay her back (of course we did, but it was a very nice gesture).

The best coffee shop ever! Very quiet (no destructive music), beautiful design with many live…read moreplants. Batista is very nice. I ordered coffee Late with oatmilk, so great. Just missing some Vegan pastries, but hopefully they will do it in the next time my visit.;)

Manzanita Market was a godsend for us while we were in Taos. My wife has several food allergies, so…read moretraditional New Mexican cuisine is very difficult if not impossible for her. We came here on the first full day in Taos after a recommendation from a local shop owner. The avocado toast with a sorrel paste was extremely tasty. The avocado was creamy, the sourdough toast was perfectly toasted and the sorrel paste gave the dish a spark that made every bite a pleasure. The huevos rancheros were outstanding. The beans were perfectly cooked and seasoned. The green and red chile sauces were both on point and better than what I got at more well-known restaurants in town. The smoothies and chai masala were very creamy and tasty. Additionally, the vegan potato and corn chowder was a delicious lite lunch item. Very pleasant service as well. We came here every day and had terrific meals each time.

Really good food, reasonable pricing, pleasant service. Be prepared for a loud (but otherwise…read morepleasant) room. Crust on the quiche was the best I've had in a while.

This was our favorite breakfast restaurant during our trip. Food five stars selection, five stars…read moreservice five stars. We didn't get it, but people exiting the restaurant raved about the food and they were right. I got the Parisian crêpe and that was the most flavorful breakfast. I've had in a while. Cooked perfectly and beautiful layers of food. When you cut into it and turn it on its side, you can see how delicately they layered everything. My wife got the Spanish tortilla. We've had this in Barcelona before and it was very close and taste. A little dance for me, but she enjoyed it. Both of these dishes are really shareable. The coffee was OK but my wife's latte she said was excellent. Lastly, plenty of parking and they also have a small area with baked goods. Don't miss this place.

We try new food because it might be Gutiz!! French toast was TV show worthy. Gutiz potatoes are…read moreguud too. Room in parking lot for RV and for your dog to take a peepee 5 stars

Coffee and service was wonderful! We look forward to coming back and trying the breakfast burritoread more

A great little coffee shop with extremely friendly and helpful staff. When they learned I had a…read morefive hour drive ahead of me, they let me know I could get a free refill on my coffee before I headed out. Plus, the delicious breakfast burrito was HUGE! Finally, a cozy fire was burning in the fireplace making it a totally awesome way to start my day.

Saturdays May thru October, you gotta go. Something you have to experience at least once…read more The spirit of Taos, the smells, the kind people, the music and farming culture all come together for this spirited (socially distanced & masked in 2020) party in the square which is: Taos Farmers Market. It's hard to pick my most favorite part of the market. -I simply adored the robust smell of ROASTING HATCH CHILIS in the cool fall air as we made our way through the market. -WILD LEAVEN BAKERY BREADS are flavor bombs which are in-sanely delicious. Make no mistake, toasted with butter it takes you to heaven. In hindsight I wish I had bought a few loaves and brought them home to freeze. Next time I will. They also had tasty hand pies which were awesome breakfast for that morning. -The family selling TAMALES were awesome, kind, and their food was delicious. -RODRIGUEZ S & J FARM was there selling their RAUL'S POSOLE. We had the unique luck of finding them at the Santa Fe Farmer's Market the weekend before. We cooked our first bag of Posole during the week and knew we wanted a few bags more to take home. So when we found them in Taos we were super excited. Also, their posole is a great gift to take home to family and friends who enjoy cooking. All and all, I liked the Taos Farmer's Market better than the Santa Fe Farmer's Market, which I didn't expect at all. The Santa Fe Market rocked and it was much larger. The Taos Farmer's Market was much smaller...more intimate. I think getting to experience the roasting of the hatch chilis really was really something special for me, which the weekend before we didn't get to see at the Santa Fe Farmer's Market. October 2020

Total must when in Taos on the weekend. Farm fresh local honey, herbs, tea, produce, jams, and…read moreother homemade products. The smell of fresh roasted chili fills the air! The blue corn papayas with sour cream and green chili are a must. There is a lady that sells a lavender tea made with spices and oatmilk that is so unusual and one of the best things I've tasted!