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.

Good times hanging downstairs in the bar area! Chicken wings were excellent! Look out for live…read moremusic nights, it's usually a great time!

Amazingly fresh ingredients and wide variety of offerings for an area one might consider as rural…read more Loved the food, the service, the music and the vibe. I wouldn't normally have ordered their signature Mai Tai but I'm so glad I did.

The food is phenomenal and the vibes are even better. The service is amazing and all the staff is…read moreso friendly. Highly, recommend!! 10/10!

We had a lovely dinner on the back patio of the Brew Pub with our dog by our side. The food was…read moredelicious and our waitress was awesome. Afterwards we headed over to the Brew Pub and hung out in their huge back yard. We brought board games (although apparently they have some!) and enjoyed some beers into the evening under the string lights!

First trip to the Freehouse, amazing food, great service, friendly staff, clean and welcoming…read more Brisket sandwiches were outstanding, chicken avocado sandwich was one of the best chicken sandwich I've ever had, and the bison burger was perfectly cooked and toppings paired beautifully. Only downside was the bagged fries, switch to hand cut fries to push the experience over the top!! Brittany was a great server, knowledgeable and friendly. Gluten free options are very welcomed and my daughter really enjoyed the GF brisket.

Again, should be a 3.75, really wish this was a Yelp feature…read more Stopped in on my way from Maine to Vermont, and did not expect to spend as much time in this town as I did. And because of that, needed me some food. Was torn between Schilling (drank there, but didnt want pizza) and here, and ended up coming here. Food: -wings- got the garlic parm, they were pretty good, right amount of time in the fryer, maybe a smidge more of the garlic parm would have been nice, and good bleu cheese. would order again -nachos - meh, the people a few seats down from me had them and were raving about them, to me, they were just, nachos. Nothing special, nothing stood out. Beer: -Had a nice draft list when I was here, but I had to drive in an hour, so just got a small pour of a Maine Beer Co beer i've had before, and it was priced right. Service: -Great, the hostess was friendly, the bartender was nice, and the runners were nice too. Overall, i'd come back here if I was in town.

Beautiful Inn and clean rooms. Service was exemplary…read more Dinner and breakfast were wonderful.

We visited the Sugar Hill Inn in late October and our experience was positive in every way. The…read morereservation-making process was easy, so that was a good early sign. When we arrived, we were greeted by one of the friendly owners who showed us around the main building, offered us fresh-baked cookies, walked us over to our room, and demonstrated/showed how everything worked. We stayed in the Forest View Cottage which was a beautiful room - quite spacious and elegant with handsome decor. Breakfast the next morning was delicious. Everything on the menu looked fantastic so we had difficult choices to make. There were several other guests dining at the time in the comfortable and stately dining area. In every way, this is exactly what you would expect from a super-nice B&B! There's more! A couple days later, we discovered that we'd lost a pair of shoes somewhere. We contacted the Sugar Hill Inn to see if we'd left them there. They responded quickly to confirm that they had found the missing shoes, and they initiated the process of shipping them to us, in a very convenient and professional way. This level of courtesy is very impressive!

These guys know what they are doing! Decided to go with the…read moremeat buffet and started off with some wicked Mac and cheese. This was later followed by TEN different types of meat(they have a brick oven in the back and can see they grill everything) and it was amazing! The service was great and we were greeted welcomely at the door. The room is filled with warm colors from the walls to the bookcases and the lighting was perfect for the scene. 5/5 would definitely come back

Didn't expect this icon of diversity in Littleton but I was so impressed. Many of the walls and…read moredecorations reminded me of a Frida Kahlo painting. The Little Grille has a Yankee backbone with a Mexican, Cuban and Brazilian infusion. All very tastefully done in a converted railroad depot. We were returning home from skiing and decided to stop at a place in Littleton and take the long way home. We made a good decision. Service was impeccable with a gregarious and friendly waiter making superb recommendations. I had the chicken burrito with rice and black beans, a little of Brazilian fejioada, Cuban "moros y cristianos" and Mexican flavored chicken. Oh yummy. My spouse had the pulled pork and fries. Also excellent. They have a fine brew selection as well as featured drinks and they're getting an espresso maker to make espresso martinis. Superb lunch

My family found space to eat here after hearing about a wait at Schillings. The change of plan was…read moretotally worth it for the view of the Ammonoosuc River! On a crisp fall day, the deck heaters were turned on, making it decently comfortable to sit outside. We were on a time crunch for lunch and the food came out quite quick. I had the Bratwurst on a well toasted pretzel twist bun with a side of sauerkraut. The Falafel was also great as well with plenty of fresh vegetables stuffed inside the flatbread. The only disappointment was the Poutine. I think we were expecting cheese curds, but it was just topped with some shredded cheese. People should definitely come out for the lovely view of the Riverwalk Covered Bridge and the river. You're just steps away from it at Mill Street Kitchen.

The gluten free pizza and salad were perfect and enough to feed three people. I'd love to return in…read morethe future. Laid back atmosphere and great service.

Great atmosphere for a NE ski pub! Lots of selections for food and drinks and the service is always…read moregood!

Food was great !!! The service was friendly!!! The place was charming. We stopped in on our way to…read morevisit relatives. After remembering seeing it on restaurant impossible. We would definitely come back.

Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine we would find authentic Indian food in the North Woods but…read moreTopic of the town delivered. We were the only patrons for dinner on a warm, humid Tuesday evening. The restaurant is non de script but our waitress was stellar. They have a limited bar so we stuck to scotch and vodka drinks. The food is the star here- authentic and they can tone down or turn up the heat based on your individual preferences. The cauliflower appetizer was wonderful and the sauces were to die for. My vindaloo chicken was delicious and the portion size was large. Others ordered tandoori chicken again, portions were generous. The garlic naan was also a hit. Definitely will return in the fall when temperatures are cooler and I can burn more calories. An excellent find in Littleton- across from the movie theater on Main Street. Even though we were stuffed, we had honey balls for dessert.

We enjoyed our fun waitress, but the food was just not very good. Tuna melt sandwich was barely…read moregrilled, the cheese on the top wasn't even melted, even after I sent it back to be cooked more. The turkey on the hot turkey sandwich was dry and pretty tasteless.

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!