Sandwiches are fresh and delicious. But you really have to try the bacon tomato ranch pasta salad…read more It's fresh, a little different, and amazing.

Folks. This little convenience store (which is non-New-Yorkese for "bodega") might have the best…read morebreakfast sandwich in the United States of America. I was visiting family in Keene, NH (So pretty! Get up there straight away!!) and it's their tradition to grab breakfast from this spot which they refer to as "Lisa's" cuz a woman named Lisa owns it. Let me lay it out you guys: Lisa and her deli team are breakfast sandwich wizards. Tbh, I'm fairly certain that I didn't know what a breakfast sandwich even meant before last weekend. Let's get to the magic. The sandwich is built on an un-toasted english muffin that is the ur-muffin of muffins: good structure but pliant and hearty but thinnish. These muffins taste like real food. Made of actual grains, by actual hands. Are they made in-house? By benevolent breakfast elves? Perhaps. The sausage patty is house-made, my aunt informed me, simply seasoned, and crazy delicious. I kid you not that I could eat many such patties, on their own, if that weren't unseemly and basically a health risk. Because yeah a sausage diet is not one that is recommended all too often, right? I suppose I should have inquired what sort of sausage it was but I think all you need to know is that it's a magic patty. The egg component of the sandwich is made in one of those nifty round-shaped thingies, so it lines up perfectly with the patty and muffin. Because not only is this sandwich delicious, it's also gorgeous and tidy: no dangly bits to worry about or crumbs as you bliss out in between bites, reading an actual paper newspaper in the garden or driving to that sweet kayak spot or lying in bed wondering if you ever really need to get up. (I tested these conditions for you. It's all good!) And of course, no breakfast sandwich can be replete without some sort of cheese. I believe the cheese is cooked into the egg? Mmmmm. Cheesy eggs. I think we've all experienced that moment, right? (Vegan friends, know that I am a huge fan of tofu veggie scrambles with Daiya and/or nutritional yeast; a plant-strong "cheesy eggs" FTW, for sure!) Finally there's a bit of green in the layering of this egg, patty and cheese beauty: thinly sliced cucumber, julienned green peppers, maybe a bit of arugula? Make no mistake it's FANCY and you totally deserve it. Of course, you can opt out of the greens, as my cousin did. She opted out of the sausage patty as well...so. You're on your own if you follow her dictum. Anyway what are you doing next weekend? Maybe you should mosey over to Beaver Street?

Best chicken salad sandwich around!…read more The chicken salad is devine! I employees are friendly and courteous.

Gouger's Market is a local hole-in-the-wall, hidden gem that has been serving the neighborhood for…read moreat least 70 years. There is hardly any parking, as most people walk and the kids show up on bikes. They specialize in making grinders (that's New England's version of a sub sandwich). I was craving a real grinder, so stopped in to snag an Italian. The clerks are super friendly. The lady that made my grinder made sure I got exactly the topping that I wanted. The sandwich was phenomenal! The meat was cut fairly thick and the portions were generous. The toppings were fresh. The grinder was perfect and filling. My cousin picked up a maple soft serve cone that disappeared before I could get a photo. She loved it. The store sells essential groceries. Shelves are neat and tidy.

The Mill Village Store is one of those classic small-town gems that's easy to appreciate. It may…read morenot be a huge supermarket, but it's amazing how much they manage to fit inside. Whether you're grabbing a hot coffee and breakfast in the morning, picking up essentials like eggs, milk, cereal, Oreos, snacks, and candy, or treating yourself to their homemade baked goods and fresh donuts, they've got a little bit of everything. They also carry ice cream, ice, beer, cigarettes, and plenty of other everyday necessities. What I really like is that they stock enough of the basics that you usually don't have to make a trip into town for something simple. It's incredibly convenient and exactly the kind of place every small community is lucky to have. The location is the icing on the cake. Nestled in the village of Stoddard and just a stone's throw from a gorgeous lake, it's the perfect place to stop whether you're a local or just passing through. Friendly, convenient, and full of small-town charm, The Mill Village Store is absolutely worth a visit!

The staff are always welcoming, and the food is so good! We always go here for subs and pizza.read more

This store is a staple to visit whenever we go to Friendly Farms (about 5 minutes past this store,…read moreanother 5 Star place!) we come here about once a year maybe twice. I don't know what some of these reviews are complaining about, the store is so welcoming, comfy, plenty of areas to eat. There are board games, puzzles, and checkers. Seating inside and out, sandwiches and house made food for sale which honestly looked reallllll good but I was unfortunately not hungry. The cookies are incredible. We got a chocolate chip and then the toffee one which was mmmmmm good. Plenty of parking, really friendly staff. Oh we also got some blueberry bread that was yummmmy! Been coming here for years off and on, definitely recommended!

Nice place to get a sandwich and fresh bread. Small store but convenient after a day of fishing,…read moreespecially if you didn't catch anything.

Great store I found on my way to work. I wasn't expecting much, but the food here is actually…read morereally creative and delicious. Fresh pasteries in the morning, lots of huge cookies in the cases, and fresh coffee. I stopped in one day and they were PACKED and serving creemees. They make a mean breakfast burrito that I literally couldn't stop talking about at work and ordered way too many times. The service is so nice too. Has a real coffee shop vibe, but one your grandma would enjoy. Tables to eat at, some tables outside, couches if you want to read the paper. The owner makes an effort to remember your name which I really loved. It's worth a visit for the food and the homey, lovely vibe.

I wasn't going to do it but I remember what my sister told me yesterday and I feel like I should…read moreleave a bad review probably one of the first times I've ever left the bad review aside from that hotel that was allowing guns or not allowing guns we had to sign something usually I give reviews for places when they're good on Google but this is what I put as a review in Google Very disappointing experience for such a highly rated local business. Whenever I travel, I enjoy researching and supporting local businesses. I chose this café because of its excellent reviews and was excited to visit after a hike. Unfortunately, I left feeling unwelcome and disrespected. I ordered a simple turkey wrap with vegetables and asked a few questions about unclear pricing and the gluten-free options advertised. An older woman behind the deli counter became visibly irritated, saying she couldn't help because she'd have to unpack and slice the turkey. She passed my order to another employee. Shortly afterward, I noticed her whispering to a younger employee, and both laughed while looking in my direction. Another employee later made a po Yankees comment to me after noticing my Red Sox hat. While harmless on its own, it added to an already uncomfortable atmosphere. Despite no customers visibly ahead of me, I waited nearly 30 minutes for my deli sliced turkey wrap. I never complained to anyone working there. After receiving my food, I went outside to the seating area with my two companions. The same woman approached and confronted me, accusing me of speaking disrespectfully to her employees. I was stunned because I had done nothing of the sort! She then questioned where I was from and seemed surprised when I answered New Hampshire, just across the border. What does me ordering lunch have to do with my residency? I couldn't help wondering whether my appearance or ethnicity played a role. I cannot know her motivation, but I felt singled out and humiliated. Ironically, the café displayed a rainbow flag symbolizing inclusivity, yet my experience felt anything but welcoming. My companions witnessed the confrontation and were equally shocked. To make matters worse, my poorly assembled wrap fell open before I could eat it. Given how I was treated, I felt uncomfortable eating it and honestly worried after that interaction so decided to throw it away after wasting my money and left there hungry. I also noticed another review describing a similar negative interaction. However, I DO want to acknowledge that the gentleman who handled my payment was absolutely lovely, and I appreciated his kindness. I understand employees have difficult days, but asking reasonable menu questions should never result in apparent mockery or being confronted outside. It's especially disappointing to see this behavior modeled in front of younger staff. I genuinely hope the owners take this feedback seriously. Inclusivity should be reflected not just in signage but in how every customer is treated. Hoping this just is an isolated incident because my time in Vermont was awesome and everyone else was so nice.

Looks can be deceiving. We almost kept driving. Instead, we found a punk rock country store with…read moregood food, friendly owners, pollinator-friendly landscaping, and more personality than most chain restaurants. This is exactly the kind of local place worth supporting.

My cousin and I stopped to pick up lunch at this little Country Store in Sullivan, New Hampshire…read more The store recently reopened with new owners after falling into disrepair. The new owners have cleaned and reorganized the store while maintaining the original country charm. There is patio seating outside (no room for seating inside). The store carries a nice variety of local produce, meat, cheese, syrup and other goods along with necessitates. Prices are on the high side, as you may expect from a specialty store in a resort area. The new owners are super friendly and helpful. First, we selected two of their house made apple cider donuts with sugar. The donuts were divine, soft cake with lots of cinnamon, sugar and apple flavor. I would stop by every day for those donuts if I lived here. We ordered the soup of the day, homemade French Onion The soup was hot with lots of melted cheese and tasty croutons. The soup was a tad too sweet, but good otherwise. My cousin ordered the egg salads sandwich, which is enormous and delicious. The sandwich is served on a long piece of French bread ladened with egg salad. Highly recommend the egg salad. I had the Chopped Italian Grinder, which also came out on a long piece of French Bread. There was a lot of bread for the amount of meat/cheese on the sandwich. The grinder was ok. There is a small but adequate parking lot. Overall, we loved the donuts and egg salad. I'd definitely return to try other things on the menu.

Good all around pizza (had the Diamond special) and good service too. The baklava is a bit doughy…read more Needs more layers of hone and nuts. Will go back.

Meh. It could be worse I suppose but it got also be a lot better. They do charge a surcharge for…read moreusing your debit card which is ridiculous. It's 2025, debit cards are prevalent there shouldn't be a surcharge, it's ludicrous. Although they do have a drive up window which is convenient, their timing isn't always great and they ask you to drive around and do laps until it's ready. There are some strange things. If you order a cheeseburger grinder it's made with meatballs. If you order a cheeseburger it's actually a cheeseburger. Also it is completely inconsistent. Never order there on a Sunday, it's quite obviously their b team and the quality is never good. Unfortunately no consistency, and now with higher prices leading to less value It's just not a choice in this area that I would make.

We were vacationing nearby and geared up for the days touring around here each day. We were so…read morepleased to find it. The breakfast sandwiches and baked goods were all high quality and reasonably priced. The coffee was very good with lots of specialty coffees available. The white bean chicken chili was also very good. Picked up some drinks and snacks and headed out for our day. Thank you Putney Food Co-Op

Traveling for work and stopped in for an iced coffee before hitting the highway. I knew I wasn't…read morewalking into a specialty coffee shop or even a Starbucks/DD but they had their coffee menu proudly displayed. I ordered an iced mocha latte, a pretty straightforward drink. Watching this process was prob the most painful 20 minutes of my life. The counter person who took my order/made my coffee took about 3 minutes on each step. Ice in the cup - 3 minutes. Coffee grounds in the machine - 3 minutes. Milk in the cup - 3 minutes. Conversation with a co-worker about filling the coffee machine later - 5 minutes (in the middle of my order). There were hamburgers and fries ordered after my coffee that came out first. The final straw was watching them add 6 coffees worth of chocolate syrup to finish it off (they had already added enough for one drink 12 minutes earlier). It looked so bad I walked away before they could spend another 3 minutes finding/putting a lid on. Unfortunately I paid first, so I ate the $6 and walked away, incredibly disappointed. They may have been a newer employee, but it was clear no one even gave them a quick course in how to put coffee, milk, and chocolate syrup in a cup...