unlimited stars for this fantastic spot! everyone there is so friendly and helpful!…read more Ive never had something that wasnt just absolutely stellar here. highly recommend the jalpeno cheddar bagel with herb cream cheese. the vibes in there are also so welcoming. my boyfriend and i like to grab a table in the back amongst the books for a coffee date and its so cozy! love love love Crackskulls and would go every single day if i lived in town. extra shout out to Michelle, Grace, and Maddy, you guys ROCK!

Always delicious. Best bagels north of NYC. Excellent baristas. Quaint atmosphere and you can get a…read morebook too.

We love stopping here when we pass through Newmarket. Great service, excellent coffee, and cats…read morelooking to hang out or find a home. The area for the cats is really well done with windows and things for the cats to climb and lounge on. What a cool place!!

Cats are shy, makes you wonder what life they've had before they arrived. Overall a wholesome and…read morehealing experience. God bless the Tipsy Tabby, doing the Lord's work taking these felines off the street.

The almond croissants are perfection itself. The first time I tried one, I went back to get another…read morethe rest of the work week. Yes, every day. Don't judge! Wish it was in downtown Exeter instead of on the side of the road in Stratham, but we can't have it all.

I love Ginger Fox, I have been a supporter of Jennifer for years and love everything she touches,…read moreshe just does it right! Ginger Fox is whipping some amazing baked goods, one of my favorite items are the carrot cake cupcakes, light gentle pillows of deliciousness. They just hit RIGHT! The moisture soft cupcake and that frosting to die for, please stop in and grab one or twelve! I also love their egg sammies and coffee. A must if u are passing through or plan a lil trip to visit, they can get packed and the space is small. Please do note, you pay for top notch ingredients, I've never been disappointed

Busy this morning, but worth the wait for their amazing crullers!…read moreSo authentic and decadent. Their scones and other baked goods are delicious, but the crullers are world class!

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.

Cute little cafe with some nice coffee selections. It's on a busy one way street, so parking may be…read moredifficult. Their pastries were pretty tasty and they had some really cute choices like a bacon cheddar scone. Very flavorful, large, and wasn't dry at all. Their coffee was also good. My only downfall was that nothing we got was hot. It wasn't cold, but leaned more towards warm than anything else. On a cold windy day like today, I could've really appreciated a hotter beverage. I was also surprised to not see any sort of donut out considering the name of the shop. Wish there was. Otherwise, it was an adorable place, the workers were friendly and attentive, and it was worth stopping in.

Awesome place! It's a definite local place to check out down Pleasant St. past the City Hall…read more Everyone there are pleasant people to encounter! Coffee choices are always good and they have great scones and other tasty choices to delight your taste buds!

Centrally located downtown - this place needs more hype PR. The cutest dining area, I love a…read morerepurposed space. Everything here is reasonably priced and delicious. All of the workers are very laidback and kind - I love their monthly specials and that they serve their in house items in mugs and glasses. Huge applause for their grilled muffins, chai lattes, and raspberry chocolate crepes. LOVE the mission behind this place also, if you're in the neighborhood and you're spending the money anyways, why not do it somewhere with a purpose? 5 stars, no notes.

Great coffee and tasty pastry. The atmosphere is very much college student, study cafe.read more

Yummy! This is just what I needed, delicious. I've stopped in a couple times and have been very…read morehappy with my drink choices. Great quality, fun mixes and a great spot

This spot is in the renovated IOKA and is absolutely adorable! I love how they have an outdoor…read moreseating area that overlooks the river. It's genuinely super cute. And they have free wifi which is great for working remotely. I also would love to say the service is fantastic. I don't know the name of the girl who served us but she was so friendly. And the drinks came out super fast! We got one of the energy drinks and a mocha. The energy drink was really good (very similar to a Rush at aroma joes!) and my dad enjoyed the mocha. But here is my only complaint.... The scones are not great. I think it is nice that they have a wide variety of pastries. But the scone (blueberry white chocolate) was both super dry and overly sweet. I couldn't even finish it. It was honestly reminiscent of crumbl cookies. So if you like sickeningly sweet scones (like the cookies at Crumbl!), then this would be great. I've had scones like this where it is balanced, but I fear this was too much and I probably won't get a scone here the next time I come. Otherwise, this spot is really cute and I highly recommend checking it out!

When I realized the Brooklyn Cafe was closer to my workplace than I thought, I had to try it. I…read moreordered a falafel plate and a few rugelach to go. Everything was ready to go when arrived- quick and easy. Online ordering is always a plus. The restaurant is more spacious than I was anticipating and very clean. Let's start with the falafel plate: Delicious and fresh! The homemade pita was a winner. I truly hoped the hummus wouldn't disappoint because sometimes it just does and it was the whole dish's base. My concern was totally unfounded. As for the rugelach? Let me tell you, had I ordered in I would've ordered more than I did! The dough and sweetness was just right. Best I've had in New Hampshire.

The whitefish was lovely, and my bagel was the best GF bagel I can recall having had.read more

Get the Fried Chicken Sandwich. XD. Staff is very friendly, locally owned. Smoothies and drinks are…read morewell made.

While traveling stopped in here for a donut since the web said donuts are offered. Well the clerk…read moresaid they don't offer donuts anymore but have muffins. So I said sure I'll try one. She asked if I wanted it toasted and I said yes that would be nice. 5-6 minutes later I ask is it ready? No, it is sitting there on the counter not even in the oven. I said "may I take the muffin now, didn't know it would be queued up behind five other breakfast orders, to warm-up a muffin." Writing this not to slam but because it is such a lack of obvious, common sense practice for a kitchen that the owners should know and train staff. I see no reason not to go back if I was in the area.

Excellent brunch place! Service was above and beyond and you can tell they make each dish fresh…read more Love the space too!

We've been loyal customers of The Big Bean in Newmarket for a long time, but I felt it was finally…read moretime to share an honest review, because the place just isn't what it used to be. We've gone there for lunch almost every week, and lately, the experience has really declined. The staff rarely seem happy or welcoming anymore -- there's very little warmth or friendliness. Dishes are tossed into bins so loudly as if the waitstaff don't care about the guest experience! The sound is so jarring that it really takes away from enjoying the meal you work hard to pay for. Also, more than once I've overheard kitchen staff loudly telling each other grumpy things like to "shut up," which isn't exactly the vibe you want over breakfast. The only time the waitstaff really engage with a forced smile is when they drop off the check. On top of that, orders are often wrong, toast and home fries come out burnt, and the coffee on my last visit was barely lukewarm. Whatever happened to simple caring and kindness? Lately, it feels like customer experience isn't at the heart of things anymore at the Big Bean -- and when that slips, everything else eventually does too. The atmosphere has completely changed too. It used to feel fun, lively, and full of character -- now it just feels tired. The walls and beams are chipped, the floors sticky, the tables are wobbly, and the wonderful artwork of locals that gave the place charm is gone too. It's like the energy has been drained out of the building. I used to look forward to going there every week, but now it feels like we're inconveniencing the employees just by showing up. It's sad to see such a great local spot lose its spark.