Fodor's Expert Review Taos Cow

Locals, hikers, skiers headed up to Taos Ski Valley, and visitors to funky Arroyo Seco flock to this cozy storefront café operated by the famed Taos Cow ice-cream company. Offering a nice selection of made-to-order sandwiches and other savory bites, this isn't merely a place to sample amazing homemade ice cream (including such innovative flavors as pistachio–white chocolate, lavender, and Chocolate Rio Grande—chocolate ice cream packed with dark-chocolate chunks and pecans). You can also nosh on breakfast burritos, lox-and-cream cheese bagel sandwiches, overstuffed sandwiches, black-bean-and-brown-rice bowls, organic teas and coffees, natural sodas, and homemade granola.