I've been coming to this Hanover institution since the early 1980s. Food is fresh and good quality ingredients. Some classics have been on their menu for as long as I can remember, but there are always innovative new things as well. Portions are large. Servers are friendly. Desserts and other baked goods are incredible. It is the place to get the best custom-decorated birthday cakes and Thanksgiving pies (they made nearly 1000 pies last Thanksgiving - get your order in in advance). A carrot cake aficionado in our family who has tasted carrot cakes around the world ranks Lou's tied for number one. Prices aren't cheap, but rent in Hanover isn't cheap either, they take care of their employees, ingredients are of high-quality, and it is the kind of local business I like to support. For a hearty and healthy lunch, a bowl of their homemade chicken soup (available with or without noodles) hits the spot. For a delicious savory breakfast, Doc's omelette (corn beef hash and melted cheese is really good) as is the cowboy bowl. For a sweet breakfast (albeit more than I can handle), the glazed cruller French toast is a delicious menu staple. And their apple cider donuts, muffins and crullers are excellent. (The glazed apple cider donuts are my personal favorite). Real New Hampshire maple syrup is available for an upcharge and although I wish it were all they served, it is really the only way to go with their breakfasts. (Artificial pancake syrup is blasphemous in New Hampshire). Enjoy this Hanover institution! read more

Lou's is the best. It was the best when I went to school down the street, and it is still the best now. I've been at least 10x and it is always a treat. Not fancy - just comfortable and good. The setting is classic Hanover, and the staff are always super nice. Sure, you choose between the "house" syrup and real maple syrup, but all the usual breakfast staples are awesome here. I particularly enjoy the Lou's egg dishes, including their Benedict's. I had the 1st breakfast burrito of my life here back in the day 30 years ago. Love Lou's. read more

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Lou's actually has friendly service especially compared to the rest of the New Hampshire area. You get a hi when you come in and once you are seated they ask you if you want water or coffee to go t away. And the coffee is actually hot. We sat at the counter at 8:30 am before the crowds showed up. Got coffee, a muffin (chocolate), and eggs. The food is good diner food. However, the muffin was great. Not too sweet and super chocolaty. Loved it. Can't say it's the best food I ever had. However worth the pop in. read more

Lou's Restaurant & Bakery - Menu - American Near Me - Hanover, New Hampshire

Highly recommend this place for breakfast. The food, the friendly service, the atmosphere (brightly lit, comfortable seating, and full of bright eyed young college students), and an extensive menu of classics and more innovative items. The variety of "sides" includes black beans (which I got and loved!), baked beans, seasoned home fries, hash browns, and green salad. There are also so many "extras" to try. We tried the buttermilk biscuit with strawberry jam. It was so good! I loved the green goddess omelette, my friends loved the classic Benny, the pancakes, and the corned beef hash. We will definitely be back next time we're in the area. read more

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We were looking for a place for breakfast on our drive from VT. Lou's did not disappoint. We sat at the counter, excellent service, very friendly. Ordered the breakfast quesadilla, holy cow it was huge. Really delicious. So many desserts and pastries available to eat. Home of the mile high pie. I dig the mid modern feel of this family local diner. They do a brisk takeout coffee & pastry business. read more

Lou's Restaurant & Bakery - American Near Me - Hanover, New Hampshire

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We were quickly seated and did not have to wait to order. My wife and I had breakfast and it was really good. A nice little place to stop and eat at. Waitstaff was great and definitely going back. read more

Went here on a Monday morning and it was quite busy. Sat at the counter as it was just me. Classic diner feel, service was friendly and quick and the food....wonderful. Decided to go with something a little different than my usual eggs benedict and I'm glad a did. I had the Poutine Bowl and wow was it packed with flavor. This rendition had hash brown, pork sausage gravy, chopped pieces of bacon, cheddar cheese sauce topped with two over easy eggs. Very filling and delicious. read more

The perfect breakfast spot with a large menu and options for everyone. I had the little green and an apple cider donut. Ham was great and the English muffin and sourdough were notable too--they are made in house. The donut was delicious and had a great texture and cinnamon flavor, although I did not have a strong cider flavor come through. Would come here every week if I was in town!! read more

Lou's Restaurant & Bakery - Apple cider doughnut - American Near Me - Hanover, New Hampshire

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I've been coming to Lou's for several years and it's always consistently good. My recent visit was on a Monday around 1:30pm and fortunately it wasn't busy and we got a table right away. Often when I visit it's packed. I've ordered many items from the menu, but on this visit I ordered the Cobb salad. It was large and all of the ingredients were fresh. I'd say it's my favorite Cobb salad in the Hanover vicinity! The service was quick and the staff were kind. We found Lou's to be a kid-friendly spot. read more

we were a party of 7 that walked in with no advance warning. They were so accommodating! Got us seated very fast. Food was great, from breakfast to sandwiches to kids meals. Fresh, hot,& looked delicious! And it all was. French toast was shared around the table, some of the tastiest i'v had, Belgium waffle, great! bacon & eggs, delicious! Turkey sandwich, very fresh. kids chicken tenders, gobbled up, smash burger, so juicy& just what you want from a burger! And omg!! DESSERTS! Had the Pecan pie & the key lime. Generous portions and tasted amazing!! I definitely need another slice of that pie!! We WILL be back!! Worth the hour drive! read more

The food was wonderful. Make sure you get the cruller French toast. Super nice vibes. Got in and got my food super fast. I really like the bar seating. read more

Lou's Restaurant & Bakery - Their signature local maple syrup. - American Near Me - Hanover, New Hampshire

Seated at the counter. Warm, cozy spot. Quick service/food came out fast. Avocado toast on sourdough bread hit the spot! read more

Lou's Restaurant & Bakery - Hot, delicious coffee - American Near Me - Hanover, New Hampshire

Embarrassed. Ordered a slice of pie to go and received this. Please ensure you peek at your food before departing for any orders to go. Quality is lacking for take away. read more

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A Hanover classic Food: Maple Biscuit Sandwich 4/5: Got it with a side of mini hash brown- hash browns were solid but nothing too crazy. The maple biscuit sandwich was o really pretty good- tasted like a leaner, cleaner version of a McGriddle with biscuit buns. Iced Coffee 4/5: Standard iced coffee, generous sizes- really effective at getting you wired for the day- strong than some competing coffees on the street Ambience: Classic diner feel, great spot to visit read more

Lou's Restaurant & Bakery - Maple Biscuit Sandwich - American Near Me - Hanover, New Hampshire

Best breakfast in town. It's always worth the wait. They now offer outdoor seating so that helps too. Only downside is that they charge $2. for maple syrup. Come on guys!!! read more

Decent diner. Above average tasting comfort food in a popular (sometimes boisterous) cozy setting. VERY popular for weekend breakfast (regardless of what Google Live states). read more

Lou's Restaurant & Bakery - Eggs Benedict - American Near Me - Hanover, New Hampshire

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We had breakfast here and ordered a variety of dishes. We had the lil green, big green, a chicken and waffle and another big green. Over easy eggs, crueller french toast, has browns and a orange cranberry muffin along with a banana pecan muffin also a cup of coffee. Service was very quick and the waitress took our order right away and we did make a change on our order and she was able accommodate us. The restaurant was cozy, quaint and had the feel of a diner where one could enjoy the company of others and there was no rush. Loved our service toady and had an exceptional meal! read more

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I love this place! This is my third time stopping in Hanover to eat at Lou's. This is the quintessential New Hampshire breakfast and lunch place with an old-fashioned homey feel, exceptionally friendly staff, and the best gluten free muffins anywhere. Seating is a bit tight, parking is paid-only, and the walk to the bathrooms is dicey, but the food is worth it! read more

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Such a cute little bakery in Hanover! I came here for a late breakfast on a Sunday and initially felt a little overwhelmed. There was a long line of people waiting for tables so I figured we'd have to wait a long time, but we were seated after about 15 minutes. I had their bottomless flavored coffee, which was hazelnut, and I got an omelet. Their food menu is huge! While it was noon time most people were still eating breakfast and there was not a single thing on the menu that didn't seem good. Our server was wonderful and we never felt rushed despite the long line. The prices were a bit steep for breakfast, but overall we really liked our experience! read more

A must stop every time you're visiting the area! Chicken n Waffles are legit and the service is wonderful.

Tbe food was horrible and overpriced, as a Chef I am sickened by the lack of care or effort put into these dishes. The pototoes where black and hard, biscuit hard and dry egg overdone. I wouldn't take my enemy to eat here. read more

Lou's Restaurant & Bakery - Maple Sausage Biscuit - American Near Me - Hanover, New Hampshire

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I've been going to Lou's since the mid-90s, but my most recent visit was a real disappointment. I ordered the corned beef hash, and what I got was about 10% corned beef and 90% potatoes. The balance and flavor just weren't there The eggs didn't help either -- completely tasteless, and one of them actually came out with no yolk at all. For a place with Lou's reputation, that's surprising and frustrating. After so many good visits over the years, this was easily one of the worst experiences I've had here. I truly hope this was an off day, because Lou's has always been a Hanover institution. read more

OK, I just had the biggest piece of pie ever for breakfast. Mixed berry with a side of soft serve ice cream. Perfetto. Our server, Tanealle, was awesome. read more

Lou's Restaurant & Bakery - Mixed berry pie. - American Near Me - Hanover, New Hampshire

Cute local diner with indoor and outdoor seating. We arrived at about 2:40, not long before closing. I could tell the staff was tired and ready to call it a day, but everyone was friendly. We both ordered the "pick 2" and upgraded the salad to the Cranberry Chicken Walnut. There was plenty of chicken on the half salad. All of the ingredients were fresh. The soup tasted homemade. Would like e to return for breakfast! read more

Lou's Restaurant & Bakery - a bowl of chicken soup - American Near Me - Hanover, New Hampshire

Busy place but so worth the wait. The food was great. Fluffy and light french toast. Perfectly cooked eggs. The hash browns were my favorite nicely seasoned and very crisp. Good food and you get plenty. read more

Lou's Restaurant & Bakery - This is 2 orders of the small green. - American Near Me - Hanover, New Hampshire

I really enjoyed my lunch here! Service was quick and timely and they had a very nice area to sit outside. I ordered the Vegan Tofu Pesto Scramble and it was delicious and it came with a chocolate muffin, which I was able to take to go. Very generous serving sizes and very fresh food! read more

Lou's Restaurant & Bakery - Chocolate muffin to go - American Near Me - Hanover, New Hampshire

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It is right on the main street in town and blends in with all the other businesses along the vibrant downtown area. Inside at around 10AM on a Sunday, all the tables and counter seats were taken. We took our place in line and within 10 minutes or so we were at a table. It features a nice menu with a good variety of things to choose from. Dispite their somewhat high prices, the place was packed. The food was good and the staff hard working, efficient, and friendly. It's worth stopping into this little gem and trying it out. There is on street parking and although it is handicapped accessible, it could prove challenging trying to navigate a wheelchair inside. If you found this review helpful, please tap the thumbs up to let me know. Thanks! read more

Most incredible Eggs Benedict, Mimosa, Earth Muffin and Blueberry scone breakfast today. Dartmouth Graduation weekend 2025. Sat Outside

Even after 75 years, Lou's still serves the best breakfasts with the most delightful service. The food is terrific with lots of creative combinations - seasonal roasted veggies, cheeses of every kind and endless coffee. Do not get me started on the desserts! Just writing about them I gain 5 pounds! read more

Quick breakfast stop during our vacation and everything was perfect! If I lived in the area, I'd definitely be a regular! recommend the açaí berry bowl and the cafe latte! read more

Owned by a former Marine Helicopter Pilot and Dartmouth grad, this restaurant is incredible. Delicious food and small mom and pop ambiance and the service was super warm and friendly. read more

Not only "vegan tofu pesto scramble" arrived with a toast with a dairy butter spread on top, tofu wasn't scrambled but cubed, but they must've added some melted dairy butter on top of home fries and we've noticed too late. We felt sick after, I hate to think what would've happened to anyone who is allergic to dairy, since we're vegans by choice, people could die because of the incompetence! Double check with the staff before you start eating! read more

Super cute local diner with delicious looking dessert counter. This place is always packed according to our family and I understand why! The food is unexpectedly above average despite its humble appearance! I tried the quesadilla special and salad-YUM! Everyone was thrilled with their orders and the grand finale-the Hanover Fudge Cake- was worth the visit by itself! Even with four people sharing, I had plenty to take home. It was rich and fudgy and absolutely decadent. If I make it back to Dartmouth, I will definitely be coming back! read more

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As usual food and service is fantasti! I've been coming here for 44 years and it's always perfect!

Five stars for all. Can't imagine anyone giving this establishment less. We had breakfast and it's hard to give a breakfast 5 stars in my opinion since most taste the same and could do better making it at home. We had the Smokey garden scramble with Gouda cheese, squash and kale. It was really flavorful and good. I tasted my son's poutine bowl and I would definitely order that next time for myself. The steak and egg quesadilla was top notch and they did a good job with French toast and waffles. Even the hash browns were really good and didn't need ketsup. Tanealle did a fantastic job. The only negative was the gentleman working the pastry counter. There was literally no one in line. Everyone was seated but us, and he insisted that we move against the wall away from the bakery case and he seemed to instruct us to do that with a little bit of attitude, but I got over it as soon as I sat down but certainly it was uncalled for. I assumed the bakery case is for clients to view and entice them to buy. I could understand if they were busy, there was a line, or people were coming in to buy a pastry and we were in the way but that was not the case. Since it was 10am I'm guessing we were between rushes. My intention was to select a pastry and take it to go home, but I didn't want to go back and deal with him. Everyone else that worked there seem to be enjoying their job and enjoying their clients whether they were waiting on them or someone else was. If I was reviewing him it would have been a 1. Hopefully he will find a job he enjoys. Wish I wood have taken pictures because everything was plated nicely. All that aside this is a great place and we will absolutely come EVERY time we are back in town. read more

A wonderful building in downtown Hanover just off the Dartmouth campus. Greeted nicely as we entered we sat down in a cozy diner style booth. We ordered the smokey scrambler and the red velvet hash. They both came with a delightful morning glory muffin. The home fries tasted old and like oil. The red velvet hash dry but tasty the poached eggs cooked correctly. The scramble was dry and the homefries again not good. May be a day off, would have love to love this place. A swing and a miss today. read more

Lou's is an excellent breakfast place. The service was very good & fast, and the atmosphere is a bit nostalgic of an old school diner. It's our second time here and I imagine we'll be coming here many more times. read more

Came in with my friend whose kid goes to Dartmouth. It was crowded but we snagged two seats at the counter pretty quickly. The service was stellar, and the corned beef hash and crispy potatoes were so good. read more

Lou's is very obviously THE place to go in Hanover, NH, for delicious breakfasts, pastries, and lunch. My dad and I came for lunch one day and had some delicious chicken soup...homemade, lots of chicken and noodles. Yum! We came for breakfast the next day. I got the corned beef hash breakfast which was delicious. My dad got eggs, toast, and hash browns which he enjoyed. The staff is on top of everything and very friendly. Their baked goods we learned are baked fresh in-house every day. They have a day and a night baker in fact. The donuts looked to-die-for. I should have gotten one but I was too full. There are huge lines always here, but the counter is first-come-first-served and you likely won't have much of a wait there. read more

bought a coconut pie to take home mainly because the mile high apple pie is so good. The coconut pie was horrible. Basically Crisco mixed with coconut flakes. There was nothing about it that tasted remotely like custard. It was bland, no sweetness, no flavor. Just Crisco. Will not be buying that again and I recommend you don't either. Had to throw the pie out. My lunch was not good either..cold so called potato chips was sliced potato cooked in grease and was very greasy. the grilled cheese sandwich was with really cheap tasteless cheese. The waitress was looking for big tips and if the tip was not big enough she reamed me out in front of other customers. read more