Such a wonderful find. Made a reservation for Saturday night though they were not super busy. The decor is immaculate and you can find some in their sister store down the street (which I also recommend stopping at). I tried dishes I had never tried before but were so good. I highly recommend the eggplant stuffed lamb. The baklava for dessert was also flaky, dense and the best sweet end to a savory meal read more

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We stopped in here on a whim for lunch and I am glad we did. The hostess asked if we had reservations (we did not), apparently that is a good idea because they are normally much busier at 1pm when we arrived, but she was easily able to seat my husband and I. Honestly, I was hoping to have a soup of some type but there was none available on the menu so I opted for the chicken salad Sandwich (didn't seem a very Turkish fare), but it was good...although the Sandwich needed more chicken salad to offset the thick Texas toast; there really was very little on the Sandwich. My husband had their PLT, a sandwich that had more substance to it (there was more bacon on it than there was chicken on my sandwich)...but again, both sandwiches tasted good. To drink we tried a couple of their cocktails and while tasty and unique they were very speedy, $16 is far too much to charge for them...the price definitely prevented me from having another, and when we go back to have dinner...we probably will skip drinks (not worth $32 for two people.) Don't get me wrong, we aren't cheap people, we just want a good value...the drinks aren't that. Our server was great! He was friendly, helpful, and there when we needed him. Couldn't have asked for more from him. We did also have a hot appetizer. I forget the name of it now, it was $9 for 2, deep fried rolls (like egg rolls of a sort but with Philly dough and filled differently), these were very good...I could have eaten several, I wish I remembered what they were, but they are last on the list of hot appetizers so you can find them. read more

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Overpriced and rotten lettuce. Bland box is what it should be called. Watered down sauces and lentil soup. If you want to spend $50 on falafel and rotten lettuce this is your spot! Ambiance is fine and so are the staff. Sucks cause I really wanted to like this place but will never be back. Who the heck can afford to go out to eat anymore? Trust me not worth it. You can go get a box of falafel and make it yourself. Do better tuckerbox! read more

Being married to a Turk, I always search for Turkish places wherever we go so when we found ourselves in White River Junction VT of all places, I was shocked to see multiple Turkish-themed businesses! We visited the cafe and the home goods store so we had to round out the trifecta and come to Tuckerbox for dinner. It was a random Tuesday and I was pleased to see that it was packed! Luckily we scored a nice table outside and got to enjoy the bustling WRJ street scene as we dined. We started with some cold mezze, babaganoush and ezme. I liked both but the ezme could have been a little spicier. The lavash (which you need to order separately) was very good and the perfect vehicle for delivering the mezzes to your mouth. For an entree, we split a beyti, which is an adana kebab wrapped in lavash. My Turkish husband said it was okay...I liked it all right as well. The adana was good but the lavash was underdone and very doughy. It reminded me of undercooked crescent rolls from Pillsbury. The lavash we had with our appetizers was perfect so this was a little odd. Additionally, although the beyti was served with a yogurt, there is often a tomato sauce on top of the dough and there wasn't any tomato sauce on the dish. I get that people do things differently, but I think a tomato sauce would have added some flavor and acidity to the dish. It was fine but I think the traditional tomato sauce would have kicked it up a notch. They were out of kunefe so we passed on dessert. I think this is a good place and I liked the vibe and the service. Would definitely come back but would probably try a different dish. We will still commit to supporting Turkish businesses wherever we find them and I was happy to see so many people here enjoying their meals. read more

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What a delightful experience. Gorgeous day, bluebird sunny, early autumn, foliage change in full bloom, and I just happened to be in WRJ to enjoy it. I could have been in Europe with the scenery and the people. Tuckerbox is next to the Junction Arts and Media locale, so the place was animated with artsy people as well as visitors and leaf peepers. Service was flawless. I had their gyro on lavash, which was superb. A cappuccino was also part of the faire. The menu looks distinct and appetizing. Definitely return. read more

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Awful. Avoid the disappointment! This place used to be so good, but has totally gone to sh#t. The food portions were very all skimpy, like they were trying to save money at every turn. Service terrible, had to ask for water, plates, silver, to bus plates, everything. Not that they didn't know what they were doing but rather they just did not care anymore. To top off a $360 meal they started cleaning the dining room as we were finishing dinner. Sweeping under our feet, mopping, we asked if they could hold off and they ignored us. I guess they wanted us out of there as they didn't even offer desert, it was only 8:10. read more

A really great spot for WRJ! We were one of the last seatings of the night and they had sold out of many of their entrees, so come early. I recommended getting a side of babaganoush if you like me, like having a sauce or spread with your meat. Will be back! read more

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Visiting from Maine--I'm SO glad we found this spot on our second day of vacation. I had lamb shish kabobs and it was one of the best meals I've had in a long time, easily a 10/10. Lots of non alcoholic drink options, staff is absolutely amazing, everyone is so incredibly friendly and personable, and just a great atmosphere overall. I have been 3x just this week already-ha! Not sure how this isn't a more recommended place! read more

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Nice ambience and seating but very disappointed with the food - both quality and quantity were well below the standard. The beyti kabab was dry and didn't have the standard tomato sauce topping, so basically had to chew thru rough lamb within dry bread. I don't even know what the hummus was trying to accomplish. Usually love going to turkish restaurants but this was highly underwhelming. Portions leave one looking for more dinner. Service was rushed and o read more

Went here for my birthday. Pricey and small portions but rather tasty Turkish food. (You can find better in Allston, but this is VT). We had the lamb and chicken. Cakes are overrated. Look better than they taste. Stay away from the cakes imho Beautiful decor and ambiance. Service was mediocre-to-poor. By contrast, the cafe next door with the same owners has fantastic service and very lovely employees. read more

I like to come here for lunch; it's nice inside and outside and service is good as well. I like ordering the schwarma (extra sauce for me!) and mezze platter split with a friend. I've also ordered the shashouka and mucver in the past. While I don't go here too often, I enjoy coming here to eat with friends and catch up. The food is tasty and fresh. read more

Everything. Great food, service & atmosphere. We tried the dinner menu & loved the offers.

This Turkish/Mediterranean restaurant is a great find in White River Junction, VT. The food was SO flavorful, and Alejandro, our waiter, added greatly to our experience. We started with a sampler app, served with bread. Tasty. Hubby had the eggplant stuffed with ground lamb, and I had the spicy Adrana (lamb) kebab. The Syrah wine was the perfect recommendation for my dish. We splurged on 2 desserts; hubby's was the baklava trio and I had the rice pudding (heavenly if you enjoy tapioca!). Hubby also tried the Turkish coffee (we'll see if he's still up at midnight ). Food was 5 star; gave the 4 stars due to smallish app for price and $5 mark up on small "trio" samples (baklava on the menu wasn't available). We'll be back! read more

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Excellent food and great service! This restaurant is the best place in the area. Food was hot, dessert even better!

Amazing breakfast! Can't wait to go back!! I have been there twice and both times everything was great! Food, service and atmosphere! read more

Tuckerbox - Mediterranean Breakfast Plate - Coffee & Tea Near Me - White River Junction, Vermont

Great date spot and vibe check place in white river junction with pretty good food. It's a Festival of Lights in there Food/ Babaganoush 5/5: Very good thin Rosen bread with the spread, very light and addictive for an appetizer Doner 4.5/5: Very good and easy to eat, pretty good portion and like the sauce and rice that come along with it Balaclava 4.5/5: Great way to end the meal with this flakey, layered sweets for desserts Service: it's trendy and is what it is read more

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Delicious! My partner also liked the grilled cheese. Beautiful ambiance and table setting. Service was good! read more

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We really enjoyed lunch here. Our server was great and food was really tasty. I like how they had lunch and breakfast options until 2. Their store across the street is small but also cool. read more

Amazing Turkish meal, would've loved bigger portions at this price. The restaurant itself has authentic Turkish charm, with colored glass lamps and special tiling. There are two rooms of seating and all of the servers were attentive and kind. Specialty cocktails are definitely worth trying, especially the Black Sea Serpent (came with two flowers). We started with the large Turkish Meze Platter, which was supposed to be large enough for four people but would not satisfy a hungry group (we had to get another order of bread to split those two pieces). The hummus and babaganoush stood out as well-balanced favorites. The tzatziki was a bit sour-cream like, and could perhaps use some more garlic or other seasoning. It came with four grape leaves, which were savory and well seasoned, although perhaps a little soft for my liking. Bread was fantastic, although I could not see how four people could share just the one piece it came with. My main, the Lamb Meatballs, was incredibly delicious, with well-seasoned meat, sizzling off the grill. The pickled cucumber cut through the grease and the rice was also fantastic. My one complaint again is that I would expect larger portion sizes at this price point. read more

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My wife and I ate there the other night. What a disappointment. I had heard such great reviews and am a fan of Mediterranean food. First thing to go wrong. We were seated at a table by the window (good) but on the other side of the glass two feet away were outside diners. Hard not to watch them eat. Then, in an empty restaurant, a couple were seated directly behind me. They were so loud I couldn't hear my wife. I ordered Meze platter with a tablespoon of four bland purées and two small grape leaf yapprak sarmas. The pita was at once dry yet doughy and crumbly. Not pleasant. For my main course, I ordered Adana kebab. I've tried making this at home with no luck so I imagined a Turkish restaurant would nail it. Wrong. It resembled a flat brown sausage. It was tasteless and dry and had the consistency of overcooked hamburger meat (although it was lamb). No spices were evident. I asked the waiter for some tzatziki to help moisten the meat and he brought a thimble full of what appeared to be the liquid from the top of yoghurt. I couldn't finish the meal (which included a teaspoon of raw onion, a tablespoon of pickled cabbage and a big white dollop of "rice"). So to dessert. We shared a Baklava. The nuts tasted stale between the phyllo sheets and the syrup was probably corn not honey... to our tastebuds, anyway. I've bought better from Amazon. I don't understand why Tuckerbox has such great reviews. Perhaps, it was a bad night for the chef. read more

Absolutely fantastic. Service , food and good vibes. Will definitely recommend Tuckerbox to my friends. Karen read more

Excellent Turkish food! I love the combination of spices that they use. Came here for breakfast and thoroughly enjoyed it. Pleasant decor that compliments the dishes they serve. Attentive service. read more

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BEWARE!! If you like restaurants where you get good food but very small portions of it and at high prices, then you'll love Tuckerbox. Otherwise, steer clear of this place. We had lunch there this week. For 2 people, lunch came to $65 including tip. We each ordered the Doner kebab and decided to split a salad. The Doner kebab was a child's portion, not an adult's. Really small. It was tasty, but there was not a lot of it. The salad was also small. It came in a big bowl but the bowl is designed in such a way that it has a small well but a lot of area above it, so there's not a lot of actual veggies in it given the width of the bowl. If we had paid $64 and left full, we would have said OK, that was an expensive lunch but it was fine. But we were not remotely full and we grossly overpaid for what we got. Shame on the owners of this restaurant for ripping off customers like this. The joke was on Tuckerbox. Given our stay in the area, we had planned to return for several days if the food was pleasant. We were one and done and we ate at other restaurants (Elixir and Big Fatty's - both of which were better than Tuckerbox), And we LOVED Big Fatty's BBQ. Dinner at the BBQ place cost less than lunch at Tuckerbox, and it was much better (the food is really high quality there and well prepared) and there was much more of it. This wasn't a close call. Elixir was expensive but at least they delivered excellent food so overall I'd say it was worth it and we would return there sometime. Tuckerbox however offered small portions at poor value overall and was not competitive with other restaurants in the area for overall value. Stay away from this place. read more

Although we did not have a reservation, we were seated inside near a window where we watched the Amtrak train roll in across the street. The menu has several pages, and our server quickly arrived with water and to take our drink order. I choose a lavender spritz (lavender chamomile syrup, seltzer, and cream), which was smooth with a pleasant light lavender taste. My partner opted for Corinas Switchy (switchel, lime, and brazilian ginger). Our friends ordered the Caravan Saray (mazcal tequila, grand marnier, lemon juice, orange juice, and smoky spice). We opted to get several appetizers instead of entrees: the large meze platter, phyllo cheese rolls, falafel fritters, zucchini fritters, babaganoush, and lavash bread. The large meze (for 4) only is large if you plan to get entrees. It had 4 dolma, and about 4 tablespoons each of haydari, babaganoush, hummus, and ezme. The phyllo cheese rolls were a favorite of our friends, especially with the red pepper coulis. The falafel were flavored well and good with the dipping sauce. The zucchini fritters were crispy, but they tasted like the frying oil needed changing soon. We loved the babganoush enough to get a separate order of it. We would definitely order the hummus, ezme, and lavash again. My partner and I split a traditional baklava for dessert, while our friend selected a very rich tahini and helva brownie. Those were a nice finish to our appetizer dinner. The space interior of the space has lovely high ceilings, large glass windows to the street, and a variety of decor--some of it artwork for sale. There also were several outdoor tables for pretty days. Our friends who are new to the area will be regulars, and we'll come again when we visit them. read more

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If I could give 10 stars I would. Service and food were outstanding. I went with a large group. Appetizers were on our table upon arrival. Zack was attentive and gave good recommendations. I highly recommend Tuckerbox and can't wait to plan a return visit. read more

Staying in White River Junction and both my friend who I had been skiing with and the hotel staff recommended Tuckerbox for dinner. Located on Main Street just down the block from the Hotel Tuckerbox has a bunch of storefronts that they have converted into a lovely restaurant. The style is casual with Turkish accents that create a warm atmosphere. Service was great, they fitted me in even though most of the dining room already had reservations. The dinner menu is an extensive selection of Turkish favorites. For me there are so many great sounding items, from the Meze plate (assorted apps), swordfish kababs, stuffed eggplant or one of the Guvecs (casseroles). I finally decided on the Shrimp Guvec and an order of the lavash bread. After about 10 minutes my meal came out. The Shrimp Guvec is a hearty tomato casserole with eggplant, mushrooms, onions and peppers with large shrimp and some cheese beautifully presented in a fish shaped dish. The Guvec is really delicious and a great meal on a cold and snowy night. The Guvec comes with a side of rice pilaf, very mild in flavor but it works as a great add-in to the dish to give it more body. The lavash is a huge freshly baked flatbread, mild and perfect to use to sop up the extra sauce. I really enjoyed my dinner at Tuckerbox, great food, wonderful atmosphere and good service. Turkish food is excellent with plenty of flavorful choices. Tuckerbox is also open early in the day for coffee and baked goods for breakfast and a lunch menu. If you are in White River Junction you should check out Tuckerbox. read more

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My wife and I really enjoyed our lunch at this restaurant. I can't remember ever having Turkish food and I have been around for a long time. The restaurant is located in a strip mall and it is very clean. The hostess and our waiter were very friendly and helpful. The restaurant itself was packed with diners even though it was well past noon. We both ordered the Döner (gyro meat) with side salad. We also ordered a Turkish round bread. The food arrived in about 15 minutes. The bread was so hot that steam was released (that's a good thing) when I broke off a piece. It was very tasty. The meal itself was also very good. The salad had a special Turkish dressing and there was a Turkish dipping sauce for the meat. Our entire experience in this restaurant was very positive. We can't wait to return for another lunch. The only problem for us is that it is 1 1/2 hours from home. read more

Tuckerbox - Döner With Side Salad - Coffee & Tea Near Me - White River Junction, Vermont

This meal was amazing!!! This was such a great time. We came here during the summer and sat outside and the seating was gorgeous! Our server was so kind and funny. He helped us pick out some delicious choices! The food was hands down just as amazing as it looks, I love the presentation of the food as well. My wife and I can't wait to revisit this restaurant next time we are nearby! This restaurant is a must have if you are in town or nearby!! Great Mediterranean food and desserts! Yakında görüşürüz! read more

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Whenever I'm in NH visiting my daughter's family, we always make a reservation to Tuckerbox. Great customer service and delicious food. The cocktails and chai tea are fantastic. My favorites are the spice chicken with salad and the swordfish kebabs. Truly amazing. A great location and tastefully decorated. One of my favorite restaurants! read more

Tuckerbox - Spice Roasted Chicken with Side Salad - Coffee & Tea Near Me - White River Junction, Vermont

Fantastic Turkish food. Great ambiance, and friendly staff. The restaurant was busy, but we were served quickly. If I didn't live so far away, I'd come more often! read more

Food is excellent, service good. Quite noisy so would recommend sitting outside weather permitting

Really nice restaurant. We brought our dog to outdoor dining and they gave us some water for her without us asking. All the food we tried was amazing and would definitely recommend this place to anyone in the area! read more

I visited Tuckerbox recently for a late afternoon meal, and overall, the experience was disappointing despite some strengths in the food itself. The good: The restaurant was clean, had a nice ambiance, and wasn't too loud -- a comfortable setting overall. I ordered the tenderloin kebab, which was quite good -- the meat was very tender and well-seasoned. Their hummus also stood out as flavorful and smooth. You can tell there's attention to quality in the kitchen. The not-so-good: Unfortunately, the service left a lot to be desired. From the moment we arrived, no one greeted our party -- no "hello," no "how are you," nothing. It's the small things like a simple greeting that say a lot about a place. The restaurant wasn't busy (we went around 4pm), but the service was still slow and disengaged. They checked on us only once during the meal. The portions were small-- far too small for the $40 per person we ended up spending. Honestly, I've had similar food in the Upper Valley for a much better price and with better service. Bottom line: Would I return if the service improved? Probably not. Would I recommend it to someone who values food over service? Also probably not -- unless they don't mind leaving still hungry. There's potential here, but for now, it feels overpriced and underwhelming. read more

Disappointed by my latest visit here. I'd like to point out that the food was delicious. But when we walked in we were barely acknowledged. The host picked up her phone midway through me giving my name for the takeout order and then proceeded to type away and made me repeat myself. She then told us our food wasn't ready and didn't actually check. It was ready, I'd called it in almost an hour prior. We then walked to the bar to check there for our food and again couldn't be given the time of day. The bartender looked annoyed that she had to help us and was rude. Get out to the car with the food to find that the portions were absurdly small. I got the Shepard salad and there was maybe 3/4 cup of food in the container. It just wasn't the experience I remembered from when I went years ago. If it was just up to the flavor of the food I'd give a 5 star. But service and portions need to be up to standard as well. Won't be going out of my way to come back again. read more

Food was mostly flavorful- what stood out was the lamb and the fresh bread as well as the dipping sauces. The service was terrible - always having to ask 2x for something a simple as napkins or water. The food took a very long time to get out and our waiter was just not intuitive or seemed to care about making our stay that relaxing. The lavender mixed virgin drink I got was creamy and light. read more

Tuckerbox - Coffee & Tea Near Me - White River Junction, Vermont

Made a reservation for 7pm Saturday night and had to wait another 25 minutes to sit for party of 3. Hostess was not friendly and looked unhappy. Food was mediocre at best. Overall the meats including chicken, beef and octopus were very dried. Dried to a point where they tasted like chalk. Some of the dishes came out so late and we were thinking that they left their meats in oven first too long and were overcooked? I have to say that we were very disappointed and wouldn't go back. Wines were so so. read more

A new favorite, drove out to taste and the experience was well worth it. Food is outstanding, the service can't be beat and casual ambiance is superb! A must try restaurant, I will be back! read more

Yum!! Lunchtime on a Tuesday and the place is hopping! Food - delicious. Service - friendly and attentive. Ambience - warm, relaxing, interesting. I can't wait to come back! read more

Dinner was amazing. Service was excellent too. Personal touch of preparation of fish at your table. Thanks

Great place to eat, and they have a Mezza platter that you can take to go which I've brought home and had it be a great experience for me and my family read more