Clafoutis is my must-go restaurant in Santa Fe, unless the owner's family is out of town or visiting their home in France, which has happened on occasion. And what sad days they are when I'm all ready with an empty stomach standing outside of Clafoutis, wishing I could open the door and start cooking as if I were the skilled French chef.       

This is more like a French cafe instead of restaurant in the French standard, based off their single-course menu (though sometimes I leave thinking I ate 4 courses). Those who can make delicious meals out of the simplest ingredients are the real chefs. Even it is just a turkey sandwich, or a croissant, it just tastes great here. In addition, the price is very reasonable, which makes the good better.

      Homemade chips, $2.99. Okay, chips and french fries are just potatoes. but chips from Clafoutis are so crunchy and chewy at the same time. How do they do it? Even though I'm not fried fare fan, I cannot resist them.

       "The Sea" and "The Country" are both $12.50. The sea has shrimp, salted Anchovies and fresh salmon. While the country comes with liver, bacon, salami and two giant pieces of cheese. Since they are both combo meals, they come with a french baguette (you can substitute it with croissant which will make you just as happy), veggie salad and dessert. Dessert is seasonal, I got the apricot tart with the sea, and French cream puff with the country.

   

   Sandwiches here are tasty too. The cooks press-toast the bread to a certain degree while it is hot.

       A corner of the restaurant. Actually Clafoutis is not big at all, which allows no more than 50 people in total. Hours: 7am － 4pm, breakfast till11:30. Be prepared to desire this restaurant many times after your first visit!