I first ended up at Bubba on one of those cold New Hampshire days when ramen feels less like a want…read moreand more like a requirement. It stuck. Now it is one of those downtown Concord places I circle back to whenever I am craving something brothy and comforting that still has some personality. Most visits revolve around noodle soups, and I have worked my way through a good chunk of the menu. The spicy miso ramen has a deep heat that builds instead of hitting you all at once, and the shoyu ramen is clean and savory in a way that makes you keep sipping the broth even when you are full. The Bubba pho and veggie pho are both solid, generous bowls, and the Korean noodle soup that started as a special clearly earned its permanent spot. Even the Japanese curry soup, which I expected to be heavier, if I had to nitpick I wish it had more curry flavor. My favorite order though is the spicy tantan, with a tweak. Sub the ground chicken for the soy glazed chicken. It adds texture and a little sweetness that really works with the spice. Service is friendly without hovering, and the pacing is usually spot on even when they are busy. The space itself is small, but I rarely struggle to get a table, and the bar seating is a nice option if you are solo. Portions are filling, prices feel fair, and I always leave thinking about what I will order next time.

This place has it figured out. Instead of waiting for your soup to get cold, they add cold tofu to…read morethe broth so it's immediately lukewarm on service. As a bonus, the tofu center is still cold so you can really get complete unpleasantness with every bite. And, rather than having to spend a bunch of time waiting for your noodles to clump together as they congeal, they serve them already clumped so you get the opportunity to eat your noodle in brick form. Ya'll - I know it's New Hampshire, but let's at least put in some effort.

Our favorite spot in Concord! We traditionally do a small plate, entree each (which we can never…read morefinish) and then complete the meal with macaroons and espresso. This trip we opted to share 4 small plates and then take two desserts (carrot cake and Mexican hot chocolate cheesecake) home with us. Dates were our favorite with the salty bacon, sweet dates and kick of spice in the filling, mushroom and toast a close second with the perfect bite in that bread just soaked with mushroom cream, he went with the smelt and I went with the fritters - we probably could've done just 3 but we couldn't resist the smelt special! Staff is always friendly and knowledgeable, space is cozy and intimate - love it here!

Amazing little place in Concord, great if you're looking to treat yourself to a fancy night out. I…read moregot the steak frites special which was fantastic - the sauce was so flavorful and the asparagus was fresh and so, so tasty.

Stopped here for lunch the other day and had a really good meal. I love that you can go get…read morecrackers and cheese to start for free. The service was super friendly and quick, and came back many times. I got the fried chicken wrap and it was great. Overall food was a little pricey but it was good!

It is a super cute restaurant with amazing homemade pink bread. There is a cheese and crackers…read morestation that is self serve. They have a large kids menu and offer many comfort food options like chicken pot pie. It is pretty casual and has a big parking lot. My friend and I each got one of their bowl options which was pretty good, and tasted fresh. Definitely worth checking out if you are in the area, and ask for extra pink bread!

Love the donuts here. Menu changes regularly which is nice. Not that great for my waistline though…read morelol Word of caution: they don't sell donuts my the dozen. Only individual pricing. Loved the themed doughnuts!

Stopped for a donut on the way home from a concert. The iced lattes options were also very…read moreimpressive. I was very happy with the options that they had. I'll stop by next time I'm in the area.

Nikki was an awesome server! She made the dining experience that much better. The fish and chips…read moredish is one of the best we've ever tried! 10/10 would recommend The Barley House.

A short wait with a baby turned into extra considerate care when the manager noticed our need…read more Then, once seated, we had the best server we've ever had, sincerely. Nyki is the best! Honest feedback, knew the menu, and great recommendations and created fun for our baby. Couldn't ask for a better waitress or a better dinner.

Great food, loved the house onion rings, then we had clam chowder and the onion soup!!…read moreSpinach salad perfect!! Top of with peanut butter pie was Awesome!!

To update my review we stopped here the other day for lunch and we were not disappointed! We had a…read morewonderful waitress, I think her name was Rachel, and she was very attentive without being hovering. The fish and chips I had were amazing and so was the french onion soup. I didn't get a picture of the soup because I dove in and made a mess before I thought of it. Everything was clean and the bathroom had warm water! I was so happy about that because so many places we go the bathroom is freezing cold and the water is like ice. Definitely will return!

This place is great. It's pricey...so be prepared for that…read more My brother got the avocado toast, ( I think thats what it was) and loved it. I didn't get any food. I ordered a smoothie. Banana/strawberry and holy shit it was incredible!!! I. LOVED. IT!!! Damn it was good. I think it was like $12 tho? Am I crazy to think...meh, it's ok, (the price) I was on a holiday and you are supposed to enjoy whatever? haha!! I would normally never spend that much on a freaking smoothie! HOWEVER! Once we got into Manchester, VT....we saw another The Works Bakery...I SHO DID get another one lol. I was surprised to see that this place is a chain. When we were in Concord...it kind of felt like this was a place exclusive to Concord. Nah, it's not. Thats ok tho. I got a smoothie at a coffee house in just outside Bar Harbor and it was absolute garbage. So it was nice to have one where they actually have you what you ordered. Most places in Vermont, Maine, New Hampshire all allow dogs. I travel with my little Yorkie wherever I go. Alfred loves to travel haha! He is my child...seeing as I do not have any human kids. My dog is my life. So it's nice when you go into places and they welcome dogs. This place....does not tho. Thats boooo! HOWEVER! I TOTALLY understand! I TRULY do! I travel with my dog everywhere, but yes, I do realize this place is a restaurant and they all have their rules. I just love restaurants that allow dogs haha! I am not one of those psychos that will tear a place apart about not allowing dogs. I am one who actually respects policies like this. And yes, I bring my dog with me bc it's just me...and my dog. He is a 6lb Yorkie who I will never leave alone nor would I ever kennel him. I say all this bc so many people out there judge others who bring their dogs everywhere. He is a family member. He comes with me. Just go to this place wherever you run into one. It really is a great place. They were all SO nice in there even when they asked my take Alfie back outside. OH for the record too...I carry my little man everywhere with me. He's not like...running around everywhere...marking his territory lol Atmosphere in this location is very nice. Kinda dark and Lodgy feeling. Its nice. Located too in what I am assuming is a historic building. Noce view of the downtown area too if you take you lunch or whatever outside to their outdoor seating...which I am guessing is probably brought in now...seeing as it is almost December. Ok thats it. I know I rambled a lot here, but I feel it all fits with my review. I ramble a lot to begin with. If you read this...thank you! If you didn't...I will sleep in 5 mins and sleep like a baby :) Thank you The Works for a wonderful first experience. I live in Idaho. Wish we had you here. Thanks for reading YelperWorkers! Go have a smoothie! avocado toast! a bagel! you will love it! Cheers!

We were headed up north for a hike and needed a good spot for breakfast/lunch. We had looked this…read moreup after walking the Farmer's Market and decided to give it a try. First off, there truly is something for everyone. It was hard to choose what I wanted because everything looked so good. I ended up with an egg sandwich, but everyone in the group got something different. The portions were HUGE and everything was SO FRESH. The place was packed and it was clear why since for the price and what you got, it is probably the best sandwich place around. If we lived in the area, it would probably be a regular lunch spot for us. Very good.

Ordered a breakfast sandwich that was delicious. Little hint of maple syrup that really brought…read moreout the flavor. Great selection of other breakfast items, priced moderately. Staff very helpful, food came out quick. Will be back!

First time visit (been meaning to stop here). Can get busy…read moreearly mornings cause it's so good. Parking off street and a few spots on street. We just ordered a variety of pastries and all were very good. We'll be stopping here more often.

I keep forgetting to get pictures here but we go here about one a week for breakfast. Oddly the…read morefirst time we went i hated it but it was very busy that day and maybe a bit rushed. A couple years later we tried it again and we all enjoyed it very much. The waitresses have always been friendly and if something isn't right they will fix it. Its a little loud when its full but has a very homey feel. I did get a picture but had already started eating and so the butter and syrup are smeared all over the top. Lol Great spot with great food and friendly people!

I love truckers food! I had the corn beef hash. It was great. Service is always good there…read more Sometimes you have to wait to get in cause it's always busy and they're only there for breakfast and lunch parking is kind of tight when you get there early to get a parking spot or you have to park down the street that's the only thing is bad about it is a parking a lot of handicap parking, but the food comes really quick to your table. Saw your time there. I would say about 20 minutes 25 minutes. If you do a lot of talking usually I always get two eggs over easy they're bacon and hashbrowns and their coffee coffee really good. We also do special drinks like chai tea, and other things. That's really good too.

Wonderful little lunch stop!…read more It was full of locals and regulars and on a wait for lunch. At that moment I knew I had picked a good spot! We chilled with the folks up front for a good bit before getting a table. It seemed we were the only people that had not been here 30-40 times before. Most people didn't even want menus and the sweet server ladies just brought them food without conversation at all. It's kind of old school feeling inside. It's an open kitchen and you can see all of the action. Inside is all wooden and rustic. It reminds me of my grandmas house in Camden TN. Not sure why. It's just really comfortable in here to me. The tile and fireplaces make super cozy. This place has some of the best chili that I have had in a long time. I dig the fact they give tortilla shops automatically with the chili. Win!! Thick and meaty and oh so filled with spice and love!! Cheese on top was a nice touch too. Really liked it! My French dip was fucking killer!! So damn big too! I could only eat half of it because of the the fire ass chili I had already eaten. French fries were battered type. Nothing wrong with that!! I drove around with this sandwich for two days of travel and ate it on the road later. Stupendous French dip!! C had an open faced roast beef sandwich. FIRE!! The green beans were so pretty and fresh too. She could barely get 1/3 down, lol. It was a ton of food. Economical! Hometown feel! Good people working and eating here! I love it!! I'm not even sure I could find the place again. I sure am glad I did the first time! '26 -39

Friendliest people take the order every time I swing by after my son's basketball games…read more Food is always top notch- and when the servers are helpful on possible choices, they are always right. Friendly, comfortable ambiance that you can take family there and be confident a great experience will be had. What an awesome dining place - highly recommend!