I adore a bookstore with a great cafe. My favorite hang out in my home town Good food, pleasant staff and a table outside is wonderful read more

Perfect little sandwich in the cutest little town ! Enjoy a book with a great latte.. read more

Aesop's Tables Cafe - Perfect little sandwich in the cutest little town ! U - A grilled sandwich with tomato, cheese, and greens on a small plate, served outdoors at a cafe with a granite table. - Cafes Near Me - Peterborough, New Hampshire

Have the snickerdoodle muffins! Best thing ever! Super nice staff too! Wish it was just a little bigger read more

Went to Aesop's table for lunch while we were visiting for a wedding. It's a little cafe inside of a book store. There are a few tables inside and outside. We really enjoyed it! I got the black bean sweet potato wrap and it was delicious! My partner got the Turkey sandwich, he didn't love that as much and thought it was a bit dry. The egg wraps and such looked great too. The employees were super friendly as well. Definite recommend for breakfast, lunch or a coffee! read more

A favorite local haunt tucked into a nook of the downtown bookstore, Aesop's tables boasts excellent food and coffee served up by friendly staff. Great place to meet a friend or two and chat, or just get to meet the local population. Have a Bengal, it's my favorite breakfast sandwich in town! read more

Aesop's Tables Cafe - The Bengal is the prince of breakfast sandwiches. - A breakfast sandwich with tomato, onion, and avocado on a bagel, served on white parchment paper, with a coffee in a to-go cup and ceramic cat figurines on a tiled table. - Cafes Near Me - Peterborough, New Hampshire

It was a cafe I found on my way to Harrisville cute small, menu looked good. Got a latte and was offered coffee ice cubes instead of ice so it wouldn't water it down. Sandwich was tasty! read more

Loved this little Bookstore cafe. Delicious foods, coffee and a homey kind of ambiance. Definitely will go again when in the area.

New review for the new ownership. They have taken everything that was good and kept it, added back everything that everyone has missed or was missing and added color and charm and luminescence unlike they have ever had before. Even the changes to the signs are a huge upgrade and the new hours and menu added items are amazing. Great people, and a great spot for a snack or lunch. read more

Food was good. Coffee was delicious. No public restrooms. Book store is cool and smelled like food. Not sure I would be able to handle that all the time but the city around and the seating area outside was super cute. read more

Aesop's Tables Cafe - Maple Cardamom Latte with oat milk - A clear plastic cup contains iced coffee with a straw, labeled 'Maple Cardamom Mocha,' held by a person inside a vehicle. - Cafes Near Me - Peterborough, New Hampshire

Uncool Aesop's Table. We drove to you to get apple cider donuts and chai latte. We were excited. My chai latte was lukewarm at best, faintly flavored... and when we opened our. Age of donuts we were greeted with this. So, who gets the overcooked brick and who gets the donut as it should be? The brick of a donut should never have been sold. I'm so disappointed. I gave two stars because I've liked this place a lot in the past. read more

Aesop's Tables Cafe - a hand holding a half eaten donut - Cafes Near Me - Peterborough, New Hampshire

This lovely little place is GF friendly. Provides multiple milk options. Our latte and London fog were made with lots and lots of latte love (insert English accent here) read more

Aesop's Tables Cafe - Hazelnut latte with oat milk - Cafes Near Me - Peterborough, New Hampshire

Tucked away inside the bookstore is a cafe where you can enjoy sandwiches, pastries and beverages. Tried the ice coffee made with frozen coffee cubes. My coffee tasted great, wife tried the gluten free oatmeal cookie, she liked it. They also have outdoor seating available. read more

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Aesop's gets go-out-your-way praise. You can make it your go-to for lunch and be happy for many consecutive days. It offers a selection of creative and familiar regulars and 3-to-5 lunch specials every day. All the lunches I had were excellent. The setting inside the bookstore was pleasant and welcoming. TIP: Aesop's is counter service SHOUT OUT: To Peter and Elizabeth for making my lunches at Aesop's even better (and evenings at Harlow's pretty good, too) read more

I enjoy visiting Aesop's Tables. I usually get a coffee and an avocado chicken wrap that makes my eyes narrow with pleasure. My children love the ever-changing array of pastries and treats available. I have vegetarian friends that always have a pretty wide selection they can enjoy there. Aside from the food, Aesop's has artwork that changes from month to month, and in nice weather you can enjoy their food at one of the outside tables. This is a regular weekend stop for us and we're glad they're there. read more

Nice little place, Aesop's Tables...quaint. Indeed, the menu was, as other reviewers have said, "farm-fresh" and it seemed to be quite original. I think that, considering that Peterborough is a hop, skip and a jump away from being "middle-of-no where", my expectations belied Aesop's Tables delivery. Where I'd imagined getting simple, small town, book store fare, I'd gotten forward-thinking (i.e. "hipster") fare. It was a bit more exotic than I'd wanted, but it was pretty quality food when all was said and done. The staff was attentive, and if it wasn't for their hospitality I would have either left early or written a less generous review. When I come to this area again I would really enjoy coming to this cafe for some small-town charm and a creative menu. read more

Aesop's Tables Cafe - View of dining area and counter - Cafes Near Me - Peterborough, New Hampshire

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Aesop's Tables is a fantastic little cafe sharing the building with a new and used bookstore. It has healthy menu options, the food comes out quickly, and you can enjoy it while reading the book you just purchased in the bookstore. Did I mention the food, made with fresh, local ingredients, is also reasonably priced? If you are visiting Peterborough, Aesop's is a great option for a fast, tasty, and also good-for-you lunch. read more

Took the family out to lunch today, the whole experience was fantastic. New owners are super friendly and the food was delicious, can't wait to return. Spicy sweet potato soup was particularly tasty and my wife loved the noodle bowl. There were some good options for children as well. read more

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Wow, where do I start? This little cafe tucked into a book shop serves the best soup. Yesterday I had their Cream of Artichoke, which was dense and thick and redolent of artichokes. Loved it!!! All their soups are to die for. Their sandwiches are inventive and delicious as well. My favorite is the Turkey and Cranberry Wrap. And yes, the pastries and cookies on the front counter are as scrumptious as they look! read more

Sectioned inside the independent Toadstool Bookshop is this cafe, adorned with local artwork on the lowered walls, which offers a mix of sandwiches, wraps, salads, and multiple bakery and beverage items. Lunch started after I left, so I only ordered the hot chocolate -- which was delicious. It was akin to the stuff from Starbucks, steamed and not out of a machine, but it took over five minutes for the hostess/waitress to bring it to me -- despite no line. They take their time there. There are tables for maybe 20 people. Very casual. I liked it. I'll be back. read more

Aesop's Tables is a small cafe tucked away in Toadstool Books. There aren't many tables, but each time I've been, it's packed with customers. The last time I had lunch there, I ordered a tuna fish sandwich. It was huge! The lettuce used was of a high quality, and the layer of tuna salad (which consisted of chopped celery and albacore tuna, I think) was at least an inch or two thick. It was an excellent value. The menu is really helpful, especially for customers with dietary restrictions. Keys on the menu that indicate foods that are vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free. The menu is expansive for a small place. There's a wide assortment of wraps, sandwiches, beverages, and pastries. It's pretty safe to say that Aesop's offers something for everyone. The service is very friendly. The cafe seems to have a lot of local customers, and I've noticed that the staff greets them all by name. Aesop's deserves five stars for the quality and value of the food they serve. It's the best place for lunch in Peterborough! read more

Really liked this place but all we got was two iced coffees and a delicious raspberry scone. They use coffee ice cubes to not dilute the coffee. Guy working at the counter was super friendly, we had a nice chat about Russia. And the scone was one of the best I've had. Can't comment on much else but if I go back to that area, I'd def. return. read more

Yes, yes, yes. Healthy breakfast, good tea, delicious soups & wraps -- and a bookshop! This is a wonderful place. If you are a book nerd like me, just go. It is small and a little wacky, but totally an oasis for some Me-Time. read more

Doesn't look like much for the food here is creative and delicious. It changes from day to day, but the baked goods are fabulous (best chocolate chip cookie in town and unbelievable rice crispies treats) and the breakfast specials and sandwiches are delicious. Particularly liked a curried mango chicken wrap I had a while back. read more

Asked for an iced mocha literally the worst tasting coffee drink I've ever had...very little ice or flavor!

Wonderful cafe located within the Toadstool Bookshop - genuine, friendly counter staff and the vegan, gluten-free lemon coconut muffin was perfection. read more

I visit NH frequently, and was excited to try Aesop's Table at the suggestion of a local resident. After my sister grumbled about having to drive ten minutes each way in the wrong direction in order to get to the cafe, I was looking forward to treating her to a delicious sandwich. I walked in at 2:55 and was told that I couldn't order a sandwich because "We stopped making lunch at 3:00". Ok, fine. You guys are trying to get out of here a few minutes early. I ordered a soup and a bagel to go. Soup and a bagel to go: lukewarm soup (soup spilled on the top of the container, courtesy of the caring staff!), no utensils, and no napkins. This made for a fun meal in a moving vehicle, and my sister was THRILLED. The sandwich menu looked good, but the staff clearly communicated how uninterested they were in helping their customers. It's too bad, because who doesn't want to support a local place that seems great in theory? read more

Nicest coffee/cafe spot in Peterborough, and I visit every time I pass through! It helps to be surrounded by BOOKS!

Soup and quiche were not hot... barely even warm. Waitress scowled when she saw we had picked up our own napkins as we went to sit down. Very unfriendly. Apparently in NH the kitchen staff does not need to contain their hair or wear gloves when preparing food. Kitchen was FILTHY. Customers have to walk it to use restrooms. They did not appear to have the usual high heat, sterilizing professional dishwasher. Food should be served hot or cold and prep area should not have old sponges lying around. I Wud not have eaten here if I had seen kitchen first. read more

A cafe with delicious fresh food, amazing prices for the quality, and all situated in a large bookstore that you can easily spend hours in. So good! The help was friendly, the atmosphere quirky (think origami tulips for table centerpieces and kitschy salt/pepper shakers), and the selection wide. Italian sodas, artisan coffees, iconic entrees for the region, and so many vegetarian-friendly options. My family was very impressed, and I will be sure to visit again when I'm back in the area. read more

New owners are amazing! The atmosphere is totally different and so welcoming. The food always tastes great! We love the coffee ice cubes for the iced coffee. We love the choices for healthy eating! Definitely make the stop if you're in town! We will be becoming regulars here! read more

The new owner has made some basic, yet beneficial changes to the layout...the menu is more user friendly and the fact that the daily specials are above the cashier is really helpful. Yesterday I stopped in for soup and they had one I'd never heard of..."Colcannon & Bacon", and it was fabulous!! It had tender bits of cabbage in a milk broth, slighted seasoned with what tasted like swiss cheese and tons upon tons of crunchy smoked bacon. It was out of this world! I ordered a pint of Turkey and Rice Soup to go and that didn't disappoint either. It was flavorful, fresh, and full of lovely turkey chunks. I heard the old Aesop's used to roast a turkey everyday...not sure if that's still true, but it sure tasted like this one was roasted that day! read more

Slow, but excellent food - not fast food. Service is actually pretty snappy though and served with a smile by a gaggle of nice young ladies, except for one who seemed a little cranky (but still professional.) The high-quality ingredients and variety of very tasty soups sandwiches and specials make Aesop's a hidden-jewel of Southern New Hamsphire. (It's also hidden inside of an independent bookstore, which alone is worth the visit.) *Hint: Ask about their off-menu items named after local patrons. read more

Interesting changes under new ownership. Customer service is less than desirable. Waited at the counter for 5 minutes while three employees engaged in various tasks without acknowledging us. The owner walked past and looked right at me with zero smile or acknowledgement! I called after him kindly with a hello. He turned, stone faced and said, "I'll find someone to help you." He returned to the back and engaged in conversation for another couple minutes with the three employees about shifts. Finally, a young woman came over and took our order. Menu changes look interesting yet old favorites will be missed. A big disappointment are the cafe hours. Saturday open 9-4 but only serving egg based breakfast until 10am??? Not open at all on Sunday - a big day for patrons in Depot Square. They really should be open when the bookstore is open at minimum! read more

what can i say, under new ownership and it's great, Service was great, food is better, love the fresh scones, have been a few times and have always enjoyed my order. highly recommend you stop here while in Peterborough read more

The place doesn't know how to do business. People want breakfast on weekends. Here they shut down breakfast by 10am on Saturday and do not serve at all on Sundays. This is too bad because the food here is usually pretty good. read more