Now the Crux and Crumb. Rachel and Doug are working hard to keep up the quality and variety of ice…read morecream flavors as David and John always did. Rachel has added a variety of baked goods with a menu changing weekly. Renovations are ongoing in the off hours to brighten up the place and have allowed for some premade options as well as fresh local dairy goods including MacNamara milks.

Dave an employee there is always open for a new flavor. Everything is home made not pre made…read more Excellent ice cream for the connoisseur!

Great place to get ice cream! So many unique flavors! Got the 'dirty water' it is coffee ice cream…read morewith brownie chunks and chocolate chips they also have a full food menu. The ice cream is Giffords from MA. So nice tucked back in the woods. Tables with umbrellas to sit at, and if you walk down the path, there are chairs by the river!! So peaceful to sit and eat. The server taking our order could have been friendlier, especially when not understanding something, but would definitely go back!!

What a great place to stop for cold treats and hot foods too!…read more Balthazar's Ice Shack is a small food shack located in the woods near the banks of the Sugar River (South Branch) along NH 31. It sort of feels like a cozy campsite in the woods. They offer 24 flavors of Blake's Ice Cream (cones, sundaes, frappes, floats), shaved ice, protein drinks, soft drinks, water. For hot foods, they offer sliders, hot dogs, quesadillas, chicken strips, chicken drums, fries, chili cheese fries, nachos, clam cakes, banana fritters, poutine, and a daily special item. The prices here seem pretty reasonable. There is ample seating and places to enjoy your cold treat and hot foods here including umbrella round table seating (near the shack) and wood chair seating down the small hill along the river bank and also chair seating in the river (river seats), great place to cool off! I stopped here recently while driving through Goshen. I ordered a Pina Colada Shaved Ice ($3), which was a very nice cold treat with a good amount of pina colada juice and surprises at the bottom of the treat, plenty of chewy colorful gummy bears! After looking at the hot foods menu, I decided to order some food to go! I ordered the Saturday Special which was a Lasagna and a piece of soft Italian bread ($6) and an order of Clam Cakes (6 for $4.50). The piece homemade lasagna was very good, similar to what I make at my home, which had layers of noodles, cheeses, ground beef, and tomato sauce. The clam cake balls were deep fried golden, which had a soft chewy texture with minced pieces of clam in the dough with tartar sauce on the side. The last time I had enjoyed clam cakes was two years ago at a fair in CT. Overall, this place not only serves great cold treats and hot foods, but also offers a unique experience of enjoying your treats very close to or in the Sugar River.

Really cute ice-cream shop in Sunapee. Their prices have significantly gone up since last time I…read morewas there. It's Gifford's ice-cream and you can get a bigger container at the grocery store for the same price as a small scoop in a dish. Their lemonade was ok, not worth $5 though

Delicious ice cream. Nice staff. Great location right in the harbor. Perfect setting for kids and…read morefamilies!

I love this place! It's nice that it is open a couple of days a week even during the fall winter…read moreand spring for those of us die hard ice cream lovers!

Aaron's Specialty is a hidden gem in a small rural town in southern New Hampshire. As someone who…read moremoved to town within the past decade, this has become our go-to spot every season they're open, and it's easy to see why so many travelers make a stop here too. The food is consistently delicious, and the ice cream is just as good. They offer a surprisingly wide selection, so there's something for just about everyone, whether you're stopping in for a quick meal or a sweet treat. The staff have always been friendly, welcoming, and helpful. It's the kind of place where you're greeted with a smile, which makes every visit even more enjoyable. One of the best parts about Aaron's Specialty is the atmosphere. There's plenty of outdoor seating to enjoy the fresh air, and they've recently added some indoor seating for those rainy or extra hot days. If you happen to visit around sunset, the views are beautiful and make for an even better dining experience. I genuinely think everyone should give Aaron's Specialty a try at least once. There's a good chance it'll become one of your favorite local spots too.

Great place for a bite and ice cream! Sandwiches and wraps are always good!…read moreIce cream is good too.

SO good! Everything is made fresh!…read moreA real gem! Had my daughters with me they couldn't agree more!

We came to Newport to renew my driver's license. Afterward, we needed to do some errands and needed…read morea bite to eat. We happened upon The Big Spoon and were delighted to find fresh sandwich offerings and beautifully displayed pastries-- just what the doctor ordered! Since we were committed to several stops on the way home, we purchased a Turkey, Swiss, and Spinach Wrap and a (generously sized!) frosted Blueberry Sweet Roll to take along. The owner could not have been more hospitable. He gladly cut our sweet roll in two for my sweetie and I to share and pointed out that there were dressings for the wrap in the sandwich cooler from which we were free to choose. The wrap was fresh and tasty, I chose ranch dressing which was a nice compliment. The Blueberry Sweet Roll convinced my partner and I that the baker knows her stuff! It was frosted with a delicious butter cream and the tender pastry was filled with blueberries--we will be finding reasons to stop at The Big Spoon as often as we can!

Excellent coffee, friendly staff, and an inviting space to hang out and enjoy whatever you ordered.read more

This is A++++++++ service. It is a small LOCAL business. All bakery items are handmade and…read moreabsolutely incredible. I will drive 30 mins here over going to Dunkin or Starbucks that's down the street from me it's that good. Great vibes. EXCELLENT service. And anyone who says otherwise y'all crazy.

I'd enjoyed Blue Loon pastries before, but until recently had never visited the bakery myself. A…read morefew days ago, I treated my mom to a stop there for lunch, and it was a wonderful experience. It was lunchtime on a Friday and New London was bustling, yet picking up lunch couldn't have been easier. The sandwiches--made on Blue Loon's own breads--were freshly prepared, neatly wrapped, and stocked in the refrigerator case beside the baked goods. We also picked up a few scones to take home. What impressed me most was the staff. Three young students were working that day, and they were some of the most poised, cheerful, and courteous attendants I've encountered anywhere. One young man immediately understood what I was looking for, gathered everything efficiently, and his colleague had us checked out in no time. In a region already known for friendly people, their professionalism really stood out. The bakery itself was sparkling clean, and I appreciated that the tables were spaced farther apart than is typical, creating a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere. Next time, I'd love to stay and enjoy a meal there. And the scones? They're some of the best around--always seasonal, always delicious. If you're planning ahead, pick up some clotted cream from the Lebanon or Hanover Food Co-op along with a jar of strawberry jam, brew a pot of tea, and you'll have a treat worthy of an English afternoon tea.

Every year our family does a reunion in Sunapee, and Blue Loon is the restaurant I look forward to…read moreall year leading up to it. Everything here is amazing. I've never had a single pastry, sandwich, drink, granola parfait etc that wasn't excellent. I especially like the breakfast sandwich on multi grain. I think Blue Loon is as good as any national award winning bakery. It's always special to come here. Also the last time I was here someone from a local food pantry stopped by to pick up provisions - they're clearly invested in their community and trying to give back. Go! You won't regret it