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Center Perk

3.8 (201 reviews)
Open 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Breakfast Quesadillas with Home Fries
Liam O.

I really do like this place. I've been coming here a few times in the morning ever since I moved here. Good food, delicious Eggs Benedict, the service was average and the atmosphere really screams Cracker Barrel. This is a favorite restaurant of mine. I will be coming here more.

Blueberry buckle oatmeal
Marjorie P.

Thought I'd review one of my 'go to' breakfast places again. It's a wonderful local breakfast & lunch place - now open 7 days a week. The food is really good. I had the Irish Benedict & my husband had an omelette. Note- breakfast potatoes are an upcharge. Service is wonderful- always someone to refill coffee or get a glass of water. The restaurant is cute - lots of manchester history/photos/etc. Today was crowded & people were waiting, however we noticed a couple of tables where patrons had finished their meal & continued to sit & chat regardless of others waiting. Perhaps in situations like that, management could post signs asking customers to be courteous of others waiting? 1 more comment - lots of cold air enters the restaurant when the door opens. I know it's a small place, so I don't have a solution that would help keep tables close to the entry warmer. I know I'll be back (often), just won't sit at a table near the door on a cold day.

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Barbara M. V.

Had a delicious breakfast and coffee here. I was upset with the price of my meal. Egg prices are way up at this time. Therefore, I will start making breakfast at home. The service, atmosphere and booths were clean and inviting. In my opinion, there are not enough large booths.

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Hollie M.

Great place for breakfast, every plate out of the kitchen is picture worthy. Friendly staff a delicious food. It's a really cozy place. One of my favorites.

Avocado bacon wrap
Billbow B.

We walked through town early in the morning and noticed all the locals waiting outside for this place to open up. I can see why they did. The staff were all very friendly and attentive to our drinks and needs the entire time and the food was great as well. Cozy small town atmosphere.

Garden Benedict w/ avocado
Sabrina M.

Service - this is my 2nd time coming here and I'm glad i gave this place another chance. The first time i could tell the waiter was overwhelmed and wasn't fully present. But my 2nd time was wonderful, our waitress was patient, kind, & kept checking in on us. Even though they were closing in 30 min she made sure we felt comfortable. Ambiance - small space, outdoor seating available in warmer weather. The inside seems to be decorated with specific items from the family owned business. I wasn't too sure what was the meaning behind it all, it seemed like a bunch of antique items. Food - the food was good, for the price they had options from $-$$. It was a nice place to have a quick bite. I enjoyed their seasoning on the garden eggs Benedict & home fries. Drinks - we had chocolate milk and orange juice. The waiter was kind enough to help me fix my drink to the way I enjoyed it. Location - on main street, a good location near the library. Sometimes it can get busy but they have side streets you can also park on.

Kevin D.

Reopened not too long ago, Still great. This place is one of my favorite breakfast spots. The attention to detail when it comes to their food has always been spot on and very tasty. When they closed, it was some not great news. But now they are back open, and they haven't lost a beat! They have a few more people on staff, and service was quick. The decor has not change since the last time i've been here, but that's fine since this location pretty much feels like a nan's kitchen. Little old, little new, but very tasty eats. If you have yet to give this place a try, I still recommend it as one of the strongest breakfast spots on main street manchester. It's really good food.

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Tricia T.

A small but cozy gem on Main Street in Manchester that is filled with character and charm. There was a small wait to be seated because of how popular this place is on the weekends. Lining the walls were images about its history and origin and different paints and art from back in the day. The staff was very friendly and courteous and did their best to ensure you enjoy your meal. As usual, it's always hard deciding what to get but 2 sandwiches stood out and my husband and I decided to give it a try the Holy Cow and the Big Texas breakfast sandwiches. These sandwiches are so good and huge. After a few bites, I was already filled and felt like I couldn't move. My bacon was a bit too crispy but it blended in which the eggs and the cheese perfectly. The pictures do no justice for these sandwiches and the menu was affordable. The only advice is not to go if you are really hungry as they may have a wait time since the area is so small, but overall a great experience.

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Great breakfast with plenty of choices to consider. Get there early because the restaurant fills up quickly!

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Food is very good and they have great service. Staff is all very professional, however the prices are on the high side

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Great place! So popular there's always a wait. The avocado bacon wrap is my favorite!

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I have lived in Manchester for a very long time, yet this is my first time visiting The Firestone…read more I don't know what took me so long to try this place. It's a painting, an arts and craft, a bakery, and a coffee shop. Great place for friends to get together and spend quality time, with great refreshment. They make their own bread, Cheddar scallion scones, chocolate chip cookies, sandwiches, and many other items. My favorites are the different coffees and teas. The staff is very pleasant and helpful, both with the food service and the arts. What a gem to have on Main Street.

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The wait area during a much less backup of fans on the wait.
The wait area during a much less backup of fans on the wait.
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Storefront in the food court
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4.8
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Ordered here via meal delivery app, had a discount code so price was relatively low. Got the pizza…read moreand a chocolate chip cookie. Delivery was about an hour, not any fault of the restaurant. The pizza was still warm and flavor was very much butter chicken. Chicken was tender, sauce was plentiful, cheese was there but underwhelming. Crust was light but felt pre-made. The cookie was a brick of chocolate chip cookie dough baked in a pan. Not bad, but kinda underwhelming as a dessert. For the price, it was a pretty good representation of Indian pizza fusion. I will try other items from the menu, but I hope their other fusion options match the attention this pizza had. It feels like they cut some corners, but it's still well executed. The price is reasonable, and the food is good.

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Butter chicken pizza - small
Butter chicken pizza - small
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