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    Hungry Bear Cafe

    3.2 (46 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    This was our first visit to this area and we loved it. Franconia is smaller and quieter than the other local more commercialized ski towns and we were thrilled we chose this town. We visited The Hungry Bear for breakfast during the very busy leaf-peeper season so we were not surprised that there was a 30-minute wait for our food. We didn't mind because we were able to sit at the outside tables and enjoy the weather and the mountain views. Our family enjoyed breakfast burrito, bagel sandwiches, smoothies, hot tea, and remarked especially how good the coffee was. The staff appeared to be owners and family and were attentive and friendly. Overall an excellent place to visit! Hungry bear Home Search Trips Review Account

    vegetarian wrap
    Priyanka D.

    we stopped by here because we were super hungry and we thought the place looked cute - however after we ate the vegetarian wrap here, we had to immediately eat the half opened Cheetos in our car to salvage our taste buds. the vegetarian wrap had no seasoning at all, and it was literally dripping (from the spinach, we presume). i thought the cranberry chicken walnut sandwich was alright (3/5) but the vegetarian wrap being so bad really is why I am giving this place a 2/5. this place also has free wifi by the way, and plenty of seating indoors and out. I would recommend going for the non vegetarian items!

    clearly store bought

    My boyfriend and I came here for breakfast, had great bagel sandwiches/omelets, and decided to order some homemade bagels to take home. I asked for a dozen, the guy visibly blanched and said they only had flavors without any toppings other than everything, I get the bagels, and we leave. In the car we inspected the bagels and they were so clearly store bought bagels, they were perfectly shaped with the classic cut edge, and the everything topping was distributed perfectly. Our bagel sandwiches were clearly on homemade bagels, but the dozen we bought were not. He charged me 13$ for store bought bagels I could get anywhere. It felt super scummy to charge me the full price for homemade bagels. It's a bummer because the food was good, but I will not be returning since instead of being honest they chose to prioritize the sale and give me bagels from a grocery store.

    Jalapeño Bagel
    Jerry P.

    Best bagel north of NYC. Jalapeño. Asiago bagel with cheddar chz on outside, covered with jalapeño slices.

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    Crazy wait time for our food. Order two breakfast burritos waited an hour for the food. Burritos were okay, not worth the wait

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    Tasty and cute! Other resturants nearby were so busy so we decided to come here instead. Delicious flavors of hot and iced coffee. Clean

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    Unbelievable Egg White Omelette with all the veggies & protein, tasting amazing & portion was great. Highly recommend.

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    Jeremy responded that he wished I asked for the owner. He was in the kitchen and was well aware of the situation.

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    Cold Mountain Cafe

    Cold Mountain Cafe

    4.4(147 reviews)
    4.6 mi
    $$

    Cold Mountain Cafe is a perfect stop to turn a long drive into a nice date!…read more We definitely recommend this place, it's a solid 4 that comes off like a 5! We've passed through Bethlehem, NH a few of times as we've traveled between Maine and New Hampshire. A couple weeks ago I noticed a glowing little eatery as we hurried west on Route 2 en route to UMass Amherst. I didn't catch the name of the restaurant I'd noticed, but our return l timing worked to stop for dinner in Bethlehem, so as we headed back, Cary scoured Google and Yelp ...and based upon the menus and ambiance, we settled on Cold Mountain Cafe. Turns out this was the spot. Inside was just as welcoming as I'd anticipated. Nothing against small New England towns, ...but IMO you can't EXPECT a well-rounded professional restaurant package when you're in "two-hours-from-anywhere, New Hampshire". And IMHO, sometimes these fresh-movement country places are presented like funky hippy brightly lit hardscaped cafe's with busy chalkboard menus that look like 60's concert posters. Not Cold Mountain Cafe -the music, lighting and decor was perfectly contemporary ...relaxing ...inviting comfortable conversation. The menu and pricing were well thought out, offering an assortment of cultural fare with asian, french, American, East Indian entrees that ranged from smash-burger, pot pie comfort food, to bistro steak and seared scallops. Unexpected additions like bean cake and Indian lamb stew entrees offered a pleasant, funky twist. Entrees ranged from $19 to $38. The two drinks we tried were really great! I had the Brooklyn and Cary had the Espresso Lovers Martini. I think Cary put it perfectly when she said that the Brooklyn was like desert! The espresso martini was notable because it was made with rum, instead of vodka and it used fresh espresso, giving it a luscious Tia Maria feel. Both drinks had a wonderful silky smooth mouth feel. The waitstaff was not uniformed, but in semi-formal server attire with all black garments and waist aprons. The service was friendly, professional and attentive... our waitress brought us some warm crispy tender dinner rolls with garlicky seasoned oil dipping sauce, took our orders at our pace and checked in on us throughout the meal. The mushroom polenta app was great... smooth, creamy and fresh with balanced earthy woodsy and smoky notes. The pea soup was a bit brighter and fresher than I'm used to (growing up in Boston, my mom made the best pea soup ...a more hearty version with pork meat always made in the days following a smoked shoulder meal), but in the New England small town country, farm-fresh motif, we liked the bright, fresh pea flavors... Cary was concerned about what she would order because she was put off by the steak entree's smoked Gouda sauce. So she had the lamb stew, which was a compromise. Me? I'd spent the previous couple of days at a hotel hanging around UMass, which means a lot more carbs than I want... smash burgers, burritos, eggs Bennies... oof! So I definitely was feeling like something light... and decided to be crazy and try the bean cake. Cary's stew was nice. It didn't hit you over the head, but it had balanced signature Indian flavors, and was nicely presented. We're not volume-conscious but both thought it could have had a couple more pieces of lamb. I enjoyed my bean cake -although I don't really have anything to compare it to. The waitress said it was hearty, so I rolled the dice. I'd probably try it again... it flavorful and satisfying. The chèvre and ginger dressing supplied a good level of moisture and flavor notes to the breaded spiced bean and rice patty. I'd add that the plating on a bed of fresh spinach presented a little bit of a challenge as I had to pierce a few baby fresh spinach leafs at a time, then add the bean cake... but it was manageable... The menu changes seasonally, so we're looking forward to checking in on our next pan New England journey.

    I will admit I was being snobby, how good can "cafe" food be in a small little town. Well, VERY. It…read morewas crowded and so we sat at the bar, but the girl was kind, answered all my million questions and I had one of the best noodle dishes around. My mother and I ordered the appetizer of cauliflower and pate and I had the noodle entree and she had pork and all of it was delicious.

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    Cold Mountain Cafe - Great, comfortable cozy dining room

    Great, comfortable cozy dining room

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    Super Secret Ice Cream

    4.7(60 reviews)
    4.8 mi

    Ever since I first heard about Super Secret Ice Cream, it's been on my must-try list. The concept…read moresounded so unique, and a flight of ice cream is basically my dream way to eat ice cream--I always struggle to choose just one flavor. The shop makes tiny-batch ice cream from scratch up in the White Mountains, and it shows in the quality. I went for the egg-carton flight, which came with six flavors: Slopeside Mint Chip, Trillium Coffee, Single Origin Chocolate, Honeycomb, Mount Cabot Maple, and one more I can't quite remember. Each scoop had its own personality--bright mint, bold coffee, rich chocolate, and the maple and honeycomb were especially standout. The space itself is a fun little spot, perfect for a hot day. Portions aren't huge, which I actually liked because it felt more like a treat or snack rather than an overload. My only gripe is that the flavors aren't labeled on the carton, so it can be a bit of a guessing game figuring out what you're tasting. Overall though, between the creativity, the locally inspired flavors, and the chance to try a bunch at once, it's absolutely worth the stop if you're in the area.

    You know how some places are overhyped? This place is definitely NOT one of them! Super Secret…read morelives up to every bit of its hype. It has won various awards, and after just one taste of their ice cream, you'll think to yourself: "Ah, okay - now it all makes sense." I'm finding it hard to accurately describe the flavor explosion when I took a bite of the strawberry shortcake ice cream. It was sweet and tangy, with a crumbly crunch in every bite from the graham cracker. It's as if the strawberry shortcake pops you got from the ice cream truck as a kid were somehow 10 times more delicious and folded into creamy, strawberry ice cream. The place itself is adorable, with plenty of options for outdoor seating both in the front and back. There's even a board where you can spell out words with magnetic letters and a giant checkers game. They've somehow nailed incredible ice cream with a super cool vibe. Service is always fast, friendly, and happy to help you find the right flavor by letting you sample different options. This place is a MUST visit in the Western White Mountains!

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    Super Secret Ice Cream - Line was long but sooooo worth it!

    Line was long but sooooo worth it!

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    Polly's Pancake Parlor

    Polly's Pancake Parlor

    4.4(640 reviews)
    1.4 mi
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    I absolutely love this place! My family and I have been patrons for about 10 years now and we…read morealways have a great experience there. We were on vacation in NH this weekend and this place was an absolute must go. I got the half stack pancakes with plain chocolate chip, whole wheat blueberry, and their special which was oatmeal granola. All were absolutely amazing. My mom got the buttermilk blueberry and gingerbread walnut- these two are our absolute favorite combos. We also got a side of their homemade wheat toast and home fries. If you go, you must get their home fries because they are arguably the best item on the menu, besides pancakes of course lol. My dad got a ham and cheese omelette, with a choice of 2 or 3 eggs (he got 3), which comes with home fries and toast. I also tried their iced lattes for the first time ever and I'm disappointed I never got it before. I got an iced latte with salted caramel flavor and whip cream which was amazing. Their menu is full of variety and they are so many substitutions and add ons you can make. Different combos of pancake batter and toppings, cheese and onions on home fries, different flavors of toast, etc. All the employees are so friendly too. Every time we've eaten here, the waiter/waitress is always so kind and friendly and attentive. Our waitress today, Lisa, was especially awesome. The food comes out in a decent amount of time too. Beware that they get VERY VERY busy once camping season starts, around Memorial Day weekend and continuing throughout the summer. You could be looking at a wait time of at least 2 hours on a weekend in the summer if you get there after 8 or 9am. They don't take calls for a waitlist, you have to be there to put your name on a list to wait. Since we went early May, we had no wait whatsoever. Please give this place your business, they deserve it and will not disappoint!!!

    Love Polly's- Very welcoming and clearly makes every…read moredecision with high ethical standard's. Cornmeal pancakes are goat

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    Polly's Pancake Parlor - Maple this and that

    Maple this and that

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