Stella's has an INCREDIBLE food menu and I am so sad I don't have them closer to home. We were…read morevisiting friends in the area who already knew and loved Stella's, so it was a confident order, but I didn't expect to be so impressed. I got the yogurt parfait and split the turkey sandwich with a friend. Both were delicious. Yogurt parfaits usually are extremely underwhelming but this one was soooo good. It was so simple, just yogurt, granola and lots of jam. The turkey sandwich was also pretty great. Turkey, cheddar, bacon, tomato, greens, chipotle mayo, on ciabatta. Very yummy and a big portion. I didn't pick up so I can't speak to the cuteness of the cafe (although I hear it's pretty cute) but I am a solid fan from the take home food alone.

A cute little cafe. We came here on the way through because the reviews were so good…read more The people working were friendly. A couple of issues to get out of the way. The drip coffee that was served to my husband was cold. They had to make some fresh which took quite a while. He got it after we were finished eating. Our breakfast sandwiches had the proteins mixed up. We easily took them off and switched. The breakfast sandwiches were decent. I wouldn't pay $10 for them again though. The crullers were amazing. The pecan latte was yummy and not too sweet.

The ambiance is my favorite thing about this restaurant. A friend of mine and I caught up the other…read moreday and were there for three hours. It was so comfortable and warm and we enjoyed the company as well as the food.

Great breakfast, friendly service, seating can be unpredictable as it's a busy spot. Can't wait to…read moretry items from the lunch menu.

This one is an easy recommendation. We were in the area for a couple of days and my wife has…read moreceliac. She really wanted to try Nono's. We got up early and headed over. It was well worth the 20 min drive. She tried a number of things. The blueberry pop tart was her favorite. She has talked about it for the last three days! The cinnamon rolls were great too. I waited in the car while she picked out some treats but she said the small cafe was cute and the service was excellent. If we find ourselves in the area again we'll definitely go back.

Heard about this place on Instagram from the infamous philhatesgluten and had to make the trek out…read moremyself. Worth the 2.5 hour drive, these are hands down the BEST cinnamon rolls we've ever had. I can't believe they were gf and vegan! She's got a rotating menu so be sure so check the website or call to see what's available if you've got your heart set on something. She is so kind, she made these rolls fresh for us on my husbands birthday! (We called ahead of time.) There's a ton of art pieces for sale and some some other fun items to look through for purchase as well. If you've got allergies and need a sweet treat, come here and come hungry!

I didn't enjoy this coffee shop experience. Coffee was extremely expensive and weak. For drip…read morecoffee I really don't understand how it took so long. I'm obviously not the demographic. It was very touristy. I hope they clean up with the single serving guests.

The best breakfast sandwiches we've had in long time. Fresh ingredients and home made English…read moremuffins.

What better way to celebrate the 250th birthday of our country than to try out the warmest table in…read morehospitality: an Italian one. In a place where la famiglia é tutto, they know how to greet you. We were invited in by the quintessential Italian signs as much as the complex aromas. The pastries were a delight, but it was me who was delighted by the Old World style adorning the newly renovated space. A mixture of textures, from wood to stone work to leather chairs helped create the ambiance, and the cathedral ceiling was highlighted by painted white rafters. Today I tried the spiral ham on brioche breakfast sandwich and a café Americano, and I got a pastry with cannoli filling to go. I'm not sure what I'll get next time, but I know this bakery is a recipe for something great about our country. I'm no Maine scholar, but I'm pretty sure the state motto: "Dirigo," translates to "The pastries are delizioso," (give or take.)

I've seen Enzo Benzo recommended in various FB groups but I'm not usually in the area. We were…read morepassing by for swim lessons and I'm so glad we stopped in. The donuts may have been the best I've had - the Boston cream was delightfully fluffy and bursting with custard that was not overpoweringly sweet. I also snacked on a plain croissant on the drive and was content with the crunchy top and honeycomb inside. I saw someone else enjoying a gelato - that will have to be the next on my list! There are two parking areas so if you can't find a spot, drive to the other side of the building!

This a a cafe that also has a boutique with food, chocolate, and flowers from local businesses…read more Ordered a regular latte and a "Fall in love cider" with iced apple cider, Carmel and whipped cream . Latte was smooth and creamy and my husband remarked several times that the apple cider was delicious Also got an apple cider donut , strawberry pop tart and a charcuterie box. Wasn't a fan of the donut- it was extremely dense. The pop tart was wonderful once warmed up. Definitely be back.

Their lattes and matcha are the best around by a very wide margin and our favorite snacks here are…read morethe vegan sausage rolls and the vegan biscoff cheesecake. The folks who own this place clearly care about their community and being a place that welcomes everyone. Incredible drinks, amazing locally made food, small local artisan shop, and absolutely wonderful staff!! This is our favorite stop on our way into town on the weekends

Tucked down a cobblestone alley in downtown Portsmouth, Elephantine Bakery opened in 2018 as a…read moreEuropean-inspired café after co-owner Sherif Farag trained in Paris. Even its name has a connection to Egypt, referencing Elephantine Island and an ancient bakery discovered there. The café is tiny and popular, so expect a crowd and consider taking your order to go if you can't snag one of the few indoor or patio tables. I ordered the ham and cheese baguette, which was phenomenal, but they're especially known for their handcrafted pastries, breads and coffee.

Took a few bites of the cinnamon roll before heating it up and wasn't impressed, but once I nuked…read moreit for 25 seconds, the desert became more impressionable. A firm roll that would cut with minimal effort with a knfie. The icing was a little tart for my preference. Croissant was flakey but lacked butter. Madelline was soft and spongey, as expected. Bottom Line: glad I tried

Adorable art-filled cafe with friendly counter staff. Fantastic toast on homemade bread, delicious…read morecarpe diem coffee. Pancakes were also perfectly cooked, and generous servings for their breakfast plates. Also good amount of board games and cards while you wait.

We were actually looking at a house down the street and thought we check out The Early Bird. We are…read morefamiliar with the area and frequent many of the local establishments at night but not many during the day. Street parking available in a nice small town setting. Not huge, but plenty of seating options and a nice menu. Bakery items, breakfast options and of course COFFEE! Staff is very friendly and love the local and healthy options. If we had bought the house, feel this would have been a regular stop for me

We stopped in after a tour of UNH since we needed to recharge our batteries. Since the dining hall…read morewas closed, we walked to Main Street and found this place. As a coffee snob for many years, my wife and I thought the coffee here was outstanding. We had the iced toasted almond coffee, the iced caramel vanilla coffee, and the iced hazelnut coffee. These flavored coffees were not from the sugary pumps like you would get at your national chains but instead from the actual flavored beans. What a huge difference in the taste. We all had medium sizes which was plenty and it came to just over $9. The service was good and friendly. If my daughter goes to UNH, she will be a frequent customer. Then again, so will we. Pat the cat.

The staff talk badly about customers in front of other customers...? Calling customers bitches,…read moreespecially a male employee, really bothered me as a woman. As someone who works in service: humble yourself, please. I enjoy the coffee, but I won't be purchasing anymore.

The staff always serves you with a smile, and absolutely everything I've eaten there has been…read moredelicious. I ordered a birthday cake for my child's 16th birthday, and it was amazing.

One bad apple? I'm a…read moreretired professor and former minister. Until this afternoon, I had enjoyed the food, drinks, and experience, and had recommended the place to many. No longer. After 4 years of engaging with great staff and customers at the place, an unfamiliar female staff member, presumably management, approached me with the following abrupt, unprecedented demand: "You've been here three or four hours. Don't do that." I had arrived at 11 am, and it was just before 1 pm when she approached me during my Zoom call. Two hours. Quite the rude surprise. The rest of the staff have been so kind and, for four years, have never complained about my patronage, even when I stay for a couple of hours chatting with locals or working on my computer. Let me offer the following admonition: If you're going to play Christian music, act like a Christian. If you're going to run a business, exhibit a modicum of consumer relations acumen. Don't spring arbitrary time limits out of the blue. Post a notice if you'd like, but rudely approaching customers you've never spoken to previously with unprecedented demands is not the way to elevate your reputation But perhaps this is just one mendacious bad apple, oblivious to the importance of civil discourse. If so, it may be time for the place to make some staff changes. -- A little leaven...