I love this coffee gem! It's always a good sign when a place is packed with people--and this spot…read moreactually had a line when I walked in. They have a great variety of food, including some GF options, and they make their own syrups! I tried the caramel latte, asked for it less sweet, and it was perfect. I also went with the classic breakfast sandwich on GF bread. Honestly, I'd probably skip the GF bread next time. It felt a little overwhelming for the sandwich, so I ended up eating it open-faced. As you'd expect, the GF bread just wasn't my favorite. BUT--the GF blueberry muffin was really good! It had a nice crunchy top with just a hint of spice, which I loved. Overall, a really great café spot with good coffee, plenty of options, and some solid gluten-free choices. Definitely worth stopping by!

I still think about this place on the REGULAR. We stumbled across it while traveling, and I'm…read moregenuinely upset that I live halfway across the country because I would become an embarrassingly frequent customer. One thing I've noticed is that coffee shops usually excel at one thing--they either have amazing coffee and mediocre food, or great food and forgettable coffee. This place somehow nails both. We ordered an incredible sandwich, a super unique breakfast burrito, and a biscuit with maple butter that I still dream about. For coffee, we had a light roast pour-over and a flat white, and both were absolutely phenomenal. Despite being packed on a gorgeous fall day, the service was surprisingly fast and everyone was so friendly. And the atmosphere? Unreal. Sitting there, looking out the open garage door at the colorful fall trees in the middle of a charming small town... this Florida girl absolutely lost her mind. If I lived anywhere nearby, this would be my weekend coffee spot without question.

The service was good, but the food left much to be desired. The French toast was really dry and…read morelacking flavor. The eggs Benedict's Hollandaise sauce was split and also lacked flavor. The yelp photos look great so maybe we went on an off day...

Came here when we were on way home after going to a wedding in Windsor. It was very busy parking…read morelot very full but despite this only 10min wait. We figured because so busy must be good. We were right. The food was delicious. I got the woodland omelet with goat cheese best omelet I've ever had, they also had almond milk I could put in my coffee (can't have lactose) despite how crazy busy it was the staff was amazing, regularly checking in we weren't forgotten, very friendly, they worked together very well as a team. The atmosphere brought me back to the places my nana and papa took me too as a child, to warm memories. Highly recommended. Doesn't look like much from outside, but is a hidden gem.

Talk about food! Well, I traveled with my friend (2 hours) to her medical appt. I was up early…read moreand no time for breakfast as we had to be on time. Check in was a long process. Finally, she gets called in for her 10:00 appt. Almost two hours later we were done and both starved. This place, "The Fort" was recommended to us by the greeters at the Dartmouth Hitchcock medical ctr. WOW! It was exactly what we wanted. GPS said we had arrived, but where the heck is it? I remembered that we were told you had to drive around the back. She was hesitant. Yup, that's a gas station...keep going. We landed. Walked in... It was like going to a back room of a place where illegal things take place, I guess we used the wrong door, lol! Upon entering the actual diner, you are greeted with a display case of muffins and donuts that are about the size of your head! Just around the corner are pies. We were immediately seated. The table next to ours was a man eating a HUGE breakfast! BISCUITS AND GRAVY! Oh my, that looked delicious! Yup, that's what I ordered! Two scrambled eggs sat atop of that. This plate was HUGE! Best I have ever had.... and I finished almost the entire plate. My friend had lunch. She kept remarking that she was eating a "real" hamburger!!!! It was cooked to perfection! Our only complaint was that our meals were not hot, which was odd because we waited an awfully long time for our food. BUT, it was well worth the wait! Service was good and ambience in my opinion was good too. On the inside, it reminded me of a log cabin. Overall great experience! Sadly, I couldn't leave without some of their enormous baked goods. ...Sigh... I am just so weak!"...

When we walked in to The Fort diner, they were playing Bocephus (Hank Williams, Jr.) , and now…read morethey're playing Patsy Cline and maybe that's at least half of the charm of this diner-hidden-inside-of-a-gas station, here. But first, when you drive in, you will never think there is a restaurant here! And once you walk in, you definitely think you misunderstood the term, "restaurant." But keep walking to the back and towards the right, and you'll find a door that opens up to a whole, charming, old-fashioned slice of historic Lebanon, NH country restaurant. You can get breakfast, lunch or dinner here, and breakfast is served all day. So, unless you are looking for 24-hour breakfast at Denny's, this is the most awesome homestyle diner to eat at up through 6:30pm-ish (it clears out by 7:45 i think). There is a lot of charm to be had, here, including friendly waitresses and cantankerously-charming cooks. And did I mention that I loved the vintage country music?! :) There is a narrow U-shaped counter here with a fair amount of counter seating. Our server was fast and friendly. We really enjoyed it when one of the cooks came out who has just the right amount of self-depricating humor if you dare to banter with him. The hot cakes and biscuits are cooked on a real cast-iron griddle, here, and you can taste that flavor and how good it is. The biscuits are like nothing I've seen: cast iron grilled corn meal and wheat maybe? Not sure. They look like hamburger buns but have the mouth feel of a nice, firm cornbread - though not as sweet. Our biscuit was overcooked but if I get back there, next time I'll ask for it toasted light. This biscuit did have a good and unique flavor. You might ask for your hot cakes cooked light, as well, because one of those came out dark. And we had to send back the first order of pancakes because one was dark on the outside but raw batter burst through. It we go back and get our dishes served less brown I will upgrade my rating because I was delighted with The Fort, otherwise. We got a double side of mashed potatoes and gravy as an appetizer and it was delicious! They have an almost-whipped but definitely substantial feel, yet also firm and so buttery. Very good! You can tell the cooks put a lot of work into this food and that comes across in the flavors. We ordered a breakfast called the Lumberjack and it was gigantic! Two eggs, 3 slices of fresh, crispy bacon, big sausage patties, 2 gigantic slices of rye toast and well-seasoned potatoes. There was a very subtle taste of garlic seasoning and I loved it! The bacon was my favorite: tasty - oversized and light in flavor - vs. some of the real country bacon I've tasted a few times around here. Their sweet tea is good. It tastes like the homemade version of what Country Time Lemonade was modeled after. Their two dessert cases definitely serve up some tasty treats: homemade muffins, cruellers, donuts, pies, oversized brownies and gigantic coconut squares (chocolate chips, concise slivers, Oreo cookies and tons of other sweet goodies layered in). You can order 3 different types of pie slices for the same price of a half of a pie. We ordered: 1. Coconut Custard: sweet, coconut throughout the custard, with even sweeter whipped cream 2. Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie: smooth and sweet peanut butter filling with a very present flavor of Hershey's syrup. This is good and tastes like flavors i haven't enjoyed for decades. You will not find this anywhere else. 3. Cherry Pie: perfectly tart, round and plump cherries with a sweet sauce. I love that the cherries aren't over-baked and drowning in a sea of sauce in half sizes. The pie crust is thick and buttery. Order to go items by 7:30pm at the latest. Or be seated by 6:30pm latest because when they close at 8pm, customers are leaving by 7:45pm.

great food, great service at an unbelievable price…read more we stopped in here on our way back to Boston. We had no pre read what we were getting. I didn't see the menu, nada. this was literally the best meal of our entire vacation! (we spent 5-6 times more elsewhere and this still topped it!). Google maps cited it as the closest restaurant with the least diversion from our path. We are soooo happy we went. I would recommend it to anyone for a real hometown experience. Thank Y'all for an amazing lunch. I got an open faced hamburger with fries and pickled beets and my husband got the club sandwich with turkey. (adding in some amazing homemade coconut At the end). my burger was really great. my husband loved his sandwich. he is a picky and not a big eater but he ate every bite of his meal and most of the pie. This is the kind of simple (but great) diner food I miss so so much. it just doesn't really exist anymore. it literally made my trip! we were total strangers unlike nearly everyone in there that was greeted by name. they treated us like they knew us for years and every person in the diner staff engaged with us while we were there. 15/10 experience. I so wish I lived locally so I could go there regularly!

We stumbled into this diner, looking for a hometown breakfast. Boy, did we get what we were looking…read morefor! Walking in you cannot help be struck by the love and warmth of this place. It is homey, cozy and full of the family touch. We were warmly greeted by our server Deb, who could not have been sweeter. Breakfast was 5 star with a big full plate of delicious homemade food highlighted by their home fries as well as homemade bread. Shyrl's is a winner and if you are in the area, make sure to stop by.

Back again to the best sandwich shop in the upper Valley and again had that jaw droping steak frite…read morein a sub, roll. This place is a blessing.

Little old convenience store turned into a gem of a deli in western New Hampshire! These folks know…read morehow to prepare smoked meats and killer sandwiches. Super busy place for breakfast and lunch, but each time I've been there, the staff is always in a good mood and super helpful with decisions (which is needed sometimes because everything sounds good). I had the 50/50 sandwich last time I was there. Pastrami, turkey, Cole slaw, ground mustard on toasted bread. Sounds normal, right? Marsh Brothers put this sandwich into a whole other conversation of good. I grew up with Full Belly Deli in Portland, Maine and got to experience Big G's in Waterville, Maine for a couple decades before it closed and I can confidently say that Marsh Brothers is on a different level. Top notch food. It's worth the small 5 minute detour off highway 89 in Lebanon, NH. If you're driving from VT into NH and you're hungry, you should be required to go check it out. You will not be sorry

I've been coming to this Hanover institution since the early 1980s…read more 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!

Lou's is the best. It was the best when I went to school down the street, and it is still the best…read morenow. 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.

I've eaten there many times, sometimes for early breakfast, and occasionally lunch. The staff are…read moresuper friendly and easy going, they make you feel as if they've known you since childhood. The young woman that is either pregnant or a bit heavy is a joy to talk with, always smiling, always making sure we're okay. M.W.

It does live up to the name: there is, in fact, taste! And a lot of fun as well. The options are…read morewhimsically delicious, with all sorts of extremely decadent French toasts and pancakes and eggs. They have fun items I've never seen before, like quinoa hash browns and kale pesto, but also standard fare, like buttermilk pancakes and breakfast burritos. There's certainly something for everyone here.

Went here a couple times for lunch while in Hanover and they have some pretty good sandwiches…read more Their menu has a good amount of variety, and it's fairly healthy. I tried their soup, a few sandwiches, and some Mac and cheese, and nothing was bad. The super chicken melt specifically was delicious. The roasted pepper aioli had a great kick to it.

This spot definitely is a must go for a healthy meal. The space is pretty big with lots of seating…read morebut it does get packed quickly during popular meal times. The bowls are made fresh and very yummy. Smoothies are also really good.

We made a special pilgrimage to King Arthur Baking Company's headquarters as part of our Vermont…read morevacation, and as longtime customers, we were genuinely excited to finally visit in person. The store did not disappoint -- it's a baker's paradise in every sense. Every possible ingredient, tool, pan, piece of equipment, and baking mix you could imagine is here, beautifully displayed and easy to browse. The space is bright, immaculate, and extremely well organized, with helpful staff ready to answer questions or point you toward something new. There's also a demonstration kitchen and a café, which adds even more to the experience. While their website is fantastic (and what we've relied on for years), the in‑person store is absolutely worth the trip. Whether you're an avid baker or looking for the perfect gift for someone who is, this is a destination worth driving for. We're so glad we finally made it -- and we'll be talking about this stop for a long time.

Beautiful shop and windows to peek at the baking area. The baking school looked nice, too!…read more The breakfast sandwich on "milk bread" was on what seemed like a regular hamburger bun, though, and the sandwich seemed pre-made, with the fried egg completely well done. The cappuccino was delicious, though, with pretty latte art. Sat in the outdoor area with umbrellas and flowers; much of the "campus" had logo decor for photos and such. Unfortunately, a language exchange group took up much of the shaded seating, though only a couple cups of coffee in front of ~15 folks (please, buy something and support the business if you're going to take up that much space)?! Worth a visit and especially on a sunny day. Bough a few items at the shop and felt better!

Hidden gem For sure! Thank you to all the other reviewers…read morewho left reviews making us brave enough to step out of our comfort zone and try new kinds of food!

Nice little find while traveling through New Hampshire to Vermont. It's a small, humble, and clean…read morerestaurant with several booths and a long row of counter seating. Ordered the Phnom Penh sandwiches, one with tofu, the other with the garlic pork. Homemade French bread was crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside, like it should be. I had the garlic pork sandwich, and it was a nice combination of tender strips of grilled pork and fresh, crunchy cucumber and shredded carrots along with a tasty sauce. The tofu sandwich was equally flavorful. The tofu, marinated in a not too spicy soy sauce, was crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Next time, I would order extra sauce since it was so good! Definitely worth a visit if you're in the Lebanon area!