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Ecco Espresso and Gelato
128 E Marcy St, Santa Fe, NM 87501, United States
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Ecco Espresso and Gelato
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Ka
Review №1

A few blocks off the main Plaza. Tasty gelato for reasonable prices. We had the large that gives you 4 tastes for something like $6. I loved the pistachio. We also had Oreo, vanilla and chocolate hazelnut. All yummy!

Be
Review №2

Looking beyond the nitpicky fact that this is ice cream and not gelato, and that this is not like gelato from Italy, I like this place. They have very nice flavors like chocolate hazelnut, and unusual seasonal ones such as basil. Their coffee is nothing to sneeze at either, my iced latte was quite delicious. Their commitment to interesting flavors and a seasonal ingredients, plus their good coffee and speedy service gets 5 stars from me. I might be biased though since I can walk there from my apartment.

Ve
Review №3

The taste was a 5. The presentation was a 2. I ordered an affogato and it was given to me in a large cup with the Gelato scraped onto the top side of the cup and the coffee poured at the very bottom. It tasted really good, but I didnt like that I had to assemble it myself.

Co
Review №4

Clean store and good service. However, not a huge fan of my blood orange sorbet, it tasted basically like sugar water. I’d avoid those and go for the creamier gelatos, which tasted much better.

Ab
Review №5

I just came back from Europe but this gelato is amazing. Pair it with a coffee. Must go

Ge
Review №6

Great selection of gelatos and vegan sorbets made from real fruit! I appreciate the dairy free options. Just stopped in briefly for coffee, but enjoyed myself.

Ro
Review №7

Amazing gelato, with lots and lots of very delicious flavors. Even with a kids size, they allow for two flavors. Definitely a place you should try out when youre by the plaza!

t
Review №8

Now here is an ideal place to either hang out or get something to go. The display of Gelatos and Sorbets was clean and well lit. Many flavors to choose from. The server allowed us to taste as many different kinds as we wanted to. We only need to taste the Italian one we could not pronounce. It is a kind of chocolate chip. Fabulous! My friend had two kinds of sorbet. She said the zest in the key lime was quite tart if you prefer that kind of thing.. Myself I had the vanilla and amaretto. Thick and sumptuous. An excellent place to spend a little dessert time.

Ju
Review №9

Not too much in the decor department, but a selection of coffee, pastries, hot sandwiches and cold pre-prepped sandwiches, cool drinks in bottles and cans, and gelato (a small is about $5 for two flavors). Has some unusual flavors like basil and the super excellent and spicy strawberry habanero!If this review was helpful to you, Id appreciate a quick like! Thank you!

He
Review №10

Was the worst customer service on a Tuesday night on sept 28th ..As a paying customer I was very disappointed in the hostile greeting and the rudeness of the young girl waiting on us.I asked about a restroom and she snapped at me that they just moped them hours before closing . She was very angry energy while the other girl just sat there eating .

S.
Review №11

Good coffee, clean and very neat. Nice location to have coffee and a sweet

Au
Review №12

Horrible. Worst “gelato” I’ve ever had. Find someplace else. No samples so you don’t know how bad it is till you buy it.

Pe
Review №13

Just enjoyed a latte. I will definitely return for more.

Ga
Review №14

Great options and great gelato

Mi
Review №15

I had sorbet as I cant have dairy and it was really good. There were tables inside and out. We had friendly service. I liked the art and photo decorations.

mi
Review №16

Great gelato! Try the pistachio!

Je
Review №17

Friend and I stopped by here on the way back from the library. I got the gelato, a mix between Oreo and hazelnut chocolate- she got a custom espresso. I was pretty happy with the gelato, she says the espresso was good! :)

Aa
Review №18

Pretentious and condescending is the best way to describe the experience I had with this shop. I was scouting a place for myself and coworkers to come after work, so thats 12 people who wont be talked down to.

Ma
Review №19

The service from the employees working here was great. When we went there, it didnt seem like to much of a selection in my opinion. I personally didnt get anything but my Fiancé did and it seemed like she thoroughly enjoyed it so I guess it was pretty good.

sa
Review №20

This is the one place we always have to stop when visiting Santa Fe! They have the tastiest, most refreshing gelato. Pistachio & stracciatella is probably one of their most popular (left). I love the banana and roasted pineapple (right). Get a free sample first, so youre sure to get the best one for you!

Ly
Review №21

Charming coffee shop with excellent products. The interior is lively with colorful art by Amy Baca.The latte and lemon currant were excellent! Imported croissant were also available. Service was friendly & efficient

Je
Review №22

Chai latte was undrinkable and came from a premade plastic container that the woman poured right in front of me. Blueberry muffin bland and tastes like it came from a Duncan Hines box. Maybe the coffee is good, but do not order the chai.

Ma
Review №23

I wish we had discovered this place sooner in our Santa Fe Adventure. The best Affogato I have ever had and amazing gelato. Great vibe, music and atmosphere. A must stop for a sweet treat!

So
Review №24

Our favorite place for gelato and coffe. They also have salads, pastries, chips and breakfast burritos!Look for the hummingbird!

Jo
Review №25

We loved the gelato! We got to taste a few flavors and ended up getting chocolate, stracciatella, amaretto and pistachio. They didnt have Nutella but thats alright.The container in the picture is the large one and it goes for 6$ tax included.

Mi
Review №26

Spectacular gelato and refreshing affogatos. Recommended.

Mi
Review №27

Our favorite gelato in Santa fe!

Ve
Review №28

Friendly knowlegeable service, all while observing proper covid etiquette and protocols. Super clean n peaceful. Their chai latte is to die for, esp when they make it less sweet and with delicious fresh steamed milk. Prices fair for the quality. Open early for us sunrise walkers.

Be
Review №29

Very inexpensive, clean, wifi friendly, excellent tea, and an overall cool design.

Te
Review №30

The Espresso Gelato is out of this world.

To
Review №31

Affogato is amazing

Wi
Review №32

This is the closest Ive come to finding real gelato in the US. Simply outstanding

Da
Review №33

Great selection of gelato, nice staff and cool murals.

Mi
Review №34

Very nice woman working behind the counter. The gelato was just ok. Next time Ill try the coffee.

Jo
Review №35

Great service and great food

Ja
Review №36

Excellent gelato.

Ch
Review №37

I loved my experience here! Great gelato, efficient and knowledgeable servers.

Da
Review №38

Great cappuccino and ice cream

Je
Review №39

Cute place to get great coffee. Just a short walk down from the hot springs too.

Da
Review №40

Cant complain. Ive been coming here for years! Keep up the good work!

jo
Review №41

Good gelato

An
Review №42

Very friendly staff, the pastries were had definitely seemed homemade. Someone in an earlier review said it was pretentious while simultaneously being extremely pretentious in their review....funny how that works. I think the overall review score is indicative what you are getting here! The only reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5 was because their microwave the pastries to reward them which is fine for some things but a pastry like a banana walnut muffin gets chew in the microwave. A roasting method would be better. Still though, it was a great experience and in a nice location with ample seating as well

Ju
Review №43

Wonderful Gelato and and great service!

ja
Review №44

This is not gelato by any stretch of the imagination. It does offer gelato flavors in their typical cups. And they are covid sensitive. For that I give the 2 stars. But I dock three for not being good at what they are offering. The product has a strong ice taste profile to it indicating it has a high water content. Its quite sweet from the sugar. This is essentially ice cream. Gelato is unique because of its very concentration of flavored ingredient. So hazelnut should taste like an explosion of such. Chocolate should be intensely chocolatey, not sweet. This is not uncommon of most American gelato shops. But if try real gelato, youll never confuse the two and realize why its different from ice cream immediately by a single taste. Unfortunately reviews probably wont help cause a shop with no competition will inevitably be highly rated. The environment of the shop is nice though.

Ph
Review №45

Ecco Espresso is most likely one of the best gelato shops in Santa Fe.They have fabulously unique and, at times, a bit obscure flavors- although always good. They allow one to taste test any of their flavors before purchase. Their serving sizes are decent, although not decadent. Granted, they are not cheap. They have a great assortment of coffees and flavored drinks, as well as pastries.I would certainly recommend them. Also, they are a small family owned business. They are in a high traffic environment, near the Santa Fe plaza and they are unique. Always friendly and hospitable!They could invest in some furniture and lighting which is more comfortable and aesthetically, more attractive.

Jo
Review №46

Very good Mocha, super fast! I recommend getting some lavender syrup for a latte. Loved the experience overall. Very nice place.

Al
Review №47

Great place! I enjoyed their caramel latte and mint chocolate chip gelato!

He
Review №48

They have wonderful gelato, staff, and atmosphere. Whenever we eat out near the plaza we take a walk after dinner and stop in here for a lovely dessert.

Ch
Review №49

Staff is always super friendly, and I love how they price their food. Its always very clean.Also, the flavors rotate often, and are always interesting. Basil is a favorite of mine, as well as the chocolate hazelnut, and the lavendar.If youre looking for unconventional flavors, and a chilly delight, this is the place for you.

Sa
Review №50

Gelato open ge-late-o! (Compared with other stuff on Saturday nights.) Good, subtle, simple gelato flavors. Can recommend the Basil, Sicilian Pistachio, and Chocolate.

Sa
Review №51

Exceptionally tasty

Ha
Review №52

I had an awesome super strong mocha. Only get 1 shot of espresso here, it is strong enough to wake you up. I like the vibe of this place too, parking area is nice, easy and not crowded. Baked items are super moist and great tasting too.

He
Review №53

Tasty

Br
Review №54

Best cappuccino Ive had in years. And reasonably priced at that!

Za
Review №55

Great little place for gelato. Only tried a few flavors but the flavors I tried were excellent. The raspberry gelato tastes like raspberries and cream. Great place!

Vi
Review №56

I had a really great experience here. The girl working was just so genuinely sweet and happy to be there. The drinks were great, and I was thoroughly impressed with this place.

Ma
Review №57

Amazing little coffee shop with excellent gelato and sorbet.

An
Review №58

Bland watered down gelato. Not impressed.

Pa
Review №59

Meh.Very few vegan options.Also, they make a TON of plastic waste when they could very easily offer their gelato on reusable flatware considering they already have a kitchen. Even if you dine in you are forced into plastic one time use flatware and cups.

Al
Review №60

Delicious flavors, tasty gelato.... the best place in town to have a dessert!

Ja
Review №61

Great salads and lentil soup!! I come here 3x a week and i pray it never changes to much 😂The staff and Matt are awesome.

Ca
Review №62

Great service. Tasty coffee and hot chocolate. My family loved the gelato.

Jo
Review №63

My family and I were looking for a place for ice cream/ sweet eats and we were recommended to try this place. Amazing. Our daughter really loved it, it was her first time eating gelato. Will be looking forward to revisiting this place again when in Santa Fe.

Ce
Review №64

Variety, consistency, and plenty of flavors to choose from. Try lemon mint! Its refreshing.

Es
Review №65

The Italian chocolate chip (it jas a different name, but i cant remember it) was amazing! I had that and the chocolate. Acceptable prices, but I would say just north of median. However, for the quality I say its worth it. I didnt have a coffee, but my friend thoroughly enjoyed his latte.

Mo
Review №66

Great spot to relax with a book and a coffee just off the plaza. Also amazing assortment of gelato to help cool you off on a hot summer day! Locals enjoy relaxing on the cafe chairs outside in the shade to say hi to their buddies who pass by.

Le
Review №67

Good gelato and coffee !

St
Review №68

A nice selection of gelatos and of gourmet coffees and hot chocolates. While its not the largest selection of gelato that you can find, the selection is more than adequate. We tried the red chili hot chocolate and I strongly recommend it to anybody visiting this establishment.

C
Review №69

Great gelato just off the main drag in the city different. Also enjoyed the artwork.

Za
Review №70

Not the worst, but not good either. Coffee is stale and is literally just milk foam. Location is fine and so is service. Pastries were also not bad. Havent tried their gelato but there must be something better somewhere in a city with 70,000 people.

Ta
Review №71

I simple, healthy, clean place for food and drinks!

Da
Review №72

Santa Fe has a lot of delicious coffee. Definitely one of the best among many good options.

Je
Review №73

Went there twice, staff not very friendly either time. The place down the street that sells bagels is much nicer.

Ki
Review №74

We love Ecco!! Treat yourself to an affogato! Its two scoops of whatever gelato you love (up to two flavors, and theyre all delicious) and espresso! Yum!

Je
Review №75

Better Gelato than Italy, really! Wide variety including sorbet...great salads, also...

ji
Review №76

Good coffee but mediocre scone. Service was quick and staff members were pleasant. Ample seating inside but limited outside seating.

Ve
Review №77

Service was very friendly and engaging however the gellato is watery. I was left wondering if any eggs were used at all. The flavor combinations are wonderful, they just need a better base.

eh
Review №78

Service was apathetic, server seemed disinterested in being helpful. Asked for a sample after it became clear none was going to be offered. In every other gelato place I have been to that is usually the first thing they greet you with. Gelato flavors were hit and miss. The chocolate hazelnut had little flavor, the strawberry habanero was pretty good, and the vanilla was meh. Overall it is okay but not great.

Hi
Review №79

Love love love. Their gelato is amazing and the staff is always willing to let my daughter try a bunch of flavors before she picks. Their baristas are legit. Kayla is my favorite shes always going above and beyond for my espresso drinks.

Ma
Review №80

My favorite gelato mix is Stracciatella (however you spell it ha), thin mint, & chocolate. Ive been coming here for years and its just a good ol place to get some amazing creamy gelato on a hot day.. If you havent tried this place, what are you waiting for?Also service is quick and friendly!

ji
Review №81

Fantastic coffee and gelato, wouldnt recommend it if your on a budget. But its definitely worth it

Ma
Review №82

They have the best cantaloupe gelato Ive ever tasted! Other flavors are also quite good. The service is great and the people very friendly.

Da
Review №83

Great gelato. Hot chocolate was ok but I wish it had been richer.

El
Review №84

Great coffee shop with friendly staff. I got cinnamon twist with my coffee not expecting much, but omg, delicious.

Je
Review №85

I LOVE this place! It is the best gelato Ive ever had and the only place Ill eat it in this state. The people inside are friendly and they always have really good service. The atmosphere is also nice, light and airy. All the gelato they make is made fresh in the back with their own recipe, so its not shipped in or anything like that. Highly recommend eating here! 😊

De
Review №86

Love the place. When Dessert menu is not a good one at the restaurant you are eating, you can swing by here and have Gelato. Yumyum😋

Ma
Review №87

Awesome little gelato and coffee place, the lavender gelato is absolutely delicious. Great cappuccinos too and a lot of different choices for both gelato flavors and coffee options.

Ja
Review №88

Italian ices are wonderful. Great coffee.

Ro
Review №89

Friendly staff with a nice selection of various gelatos. I highly recommend the espresso gelato. They have a full espresso bar and tea menu to choose from. Grab a seat by the window and do some people watching.

An
Review №90

Gelato is very good! Coffee is also good and very customizable. Lots of options. Place is very cozy and good for working on laptop or other work.

Ga
Review №91

Love the coffee and gelato. Possibly the best in town.

Ma
Review №92

Great coffee, nice location. Delicious gelato with clean ingredients, their gelatos are GF.

Da
Review №93

Best gelato in town. And the coffee is really good as well.

Fr
Review №94

Excellent coffee, delicious Italian gelatos made on the premises the right way and fairly affordable pricing. What else can we ask for? A great place.

Ch
Review №95

Delicious gelato, loved the chocolate flavor! Great staff and very accommodating letting you sample the flavors prior to purchase.

Ri
Review №96

Ive mostly only had the gelato here, but its very good. It reminds me of the gelato I had in Tuscany. One time I randomly had a grinder sandwich, and that was also really good.

ju
Review №97

Nice little shop with gelato and coffee off the Santa Fe Plaza.

Ch
Review №98

Great for coffee and gelato. Skip the sandwiches and other food, though. Awesome downtown location--easy to grab a snack after a visit to the library or the plaza.

Sh
Review №99

Sterile environment. The drink was low, its nice when they fill it up since Im paying 5$ for it. And the guy had no personality

Z
Review №100

Pretentious service with mediocre coffee. We werent greeted, were scoffed at when asking for a menu, and then given a poor product. Our group was comprised of two baristas and one coffee roaster, and we all agreed this was one of the worst all around coffee shops weve visited.

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4.5 Rating
  • Address:128 E Marcy St, Santa Fe, NM 87501, United States
  • Site:http://eccogelato.com/
  • Phone:+1 505-986-9778
Categories
  • Coffee shop
  • Dessert shop
  • Espresso bar
  • Ice cream shop
  • Takeout Restaurant
  • Salad shop
  • Sandwich shop
  • Soup shop
Working hours
  • Monday:7AM–5:30PM
  • Tuesday:7AM–5:30PM
  • Wednesday:7AM–5:30PM
  • Thursday:7AM–8PM
  • Friday:7:30AM–8PM
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:7AM–5:30PM
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Delivery:No
  • Dine-in:No
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great coffee:Yes
  • Great dessert:Yes
  • Great tea selection:Yes
Popular for
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Solo dining:Yes
  • Good for working on laptop:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Organic dishes:Yes
  • Prepared foods:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
  • Vegetarian options:Yes
Dining options
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dessert:Yes
  • Seating:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • Restroom:Yes
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cozy:Yes
Crowd
  • College students:Yes
  • Family-friendly:Yes
  • Groups:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
Planning
  • Transgender safespace:Yes
  • LGBTQ friendly:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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