I can't say enough good things about this place -- the food, the service, and the ambiance are all…read moretop notch! This is, by far, our favorite place in the Mount Washington Valley!

This review is tough to write. I've heard so many people tell me how much they love this place...I…read morejust didn't. It's a cute place inside - exposed beam, warm decor and inviting space. A small bar as you enter that was full when we came in. We sat at a small table in the bar area. Everyone was very nice and our waitress was attentive enough - but she seemed a bit busy. But all was fine service wise. So....the food. It's weird. Like trying too hard to be different but just didn't hit the mark for me. I see bread on a menu and I get excited! So immediately I ordered the Parmesan bread with dill pickle butter. The bread was warm and I enjoyed it but the butter with dill pickle just didn't work for me. Lots of other things to me could have complemented the bread better. Then we order the lettuce wraps, they were ok. My friend ordered the duck and I tried it and we both really liked it! The vegetables were good! My sirloin....the steak itself was good despite being a tad overcooked for medium rare. Something on the plate had a curry flavor - it just didn't all go together well. Then the lemon ricotta cheesecake....we didn't taste any lemon, it was thick and weirdly dry for a cheesecake. It also had freeze dried something on top....we actually weren't sure what. Some bright spots - the food quality! You can tell that these are top notch high quality ingredients, and the cocktails! They were yummy! I just don't like the weird combos and what (to me) feels like being weird for the sake of being different versus just being good. Since I only come up here a few times a season I likely will go to our other favorites or try new spots.

While I was in town for a wedding, I stopped by this bakery--and I'm so glad I did. Their cupcakes…read moreare incredible. The wedding we attended featured them, and after trying a few, I knew I had to visit the shop myself. They're perfectly balanced, not too sweet, and genuinely some of the best I've had. Their coffee is solid--definitely the best you'll find in this small town--and they offer a surprising variety of avocado toast options, all fresh and really thoughtfully put together. On top of that, the people who work here are so kind. It feels like the sort of place where everyone is happy to see you walk in. If you're passing through, or in town for an event like we were, this bakery is absolutely worth a stop.

What an adorable cafe!…read more We stopped in before we headed home to have coffee and breakfast. We arrived at a quiet point in the morning rush, but they do get very busy! Service is friendly and fast though even when they're packed. I had a turmeric maple latte which was unique and delicious. Along with that I had the Mountain Mama sandwich which had an egg, hummus, goat cheese, and vegetables on a super soft English muffin. It was delicious! My husband had a hummus bagel with cucumbers and tomato and it was a great light start to the day. We also tried a ham and cheese croissant which was good. It was the softer bread style croissant and had chopped rosemary ham and cheese which was delicious, I only wished there was more of it! I brought a maple molasses cookie and a butterscotch cookie home. They were both so delicious and chewy! My only criticism is I wish there was a touch more salt, but I'm nitpicking. Highly recommend stopping in for a light breakfast or lunch, and taking some baked goods for the trail!

Lovely place, great for cupcakes. If you want to do custom orders I hear you have to plan in…read moreadvance that she books up! But when the store is open, there's so awesome selections every time. The place is decorated very witchy? Is that a theme? Well it's definitely themed, there's also pretzels and hot dogs. I'll definitely go back. So much to try.

This is a really cute bakery that has a lot of fantasy themed cupcakes. When I visited, they had…read moreHarry Potter cupcakes and they were delicious! The cake was not dry at all and the frosting was really good as well. It is definitely worth the visit if you are in the area and have a sweet tooth.

Its was an exceptional experience. The food was superb, crisp and juicy when biten into... so good…read more The wait staff friendly

Once again a wonderful experience. A lovely Easter Sunday…read morewith the family. So accommodating and great service for our party of 12. We had a reservation and were arrested quickly and with smiles, even though they were very busy. We had the pleasure of lunch after a sleigh ride at Nestlenook in December. Same pretty of 12, no reservation, but we're seated promptly and enjoyed every minute! The food was perfect. From the easter buffet, to the regular menu. We will be back! Highly recommend. If your are planning to be in the area is must stop. (I made the trip from Maine)

I came here twice over the span of a week long stay in North Conway. I will admit that the…read moremotivators for coming were 1. Price; by far the cheapest ice cream in the valley especially in North Conway, 2. Location; just outside the main drag and right next to where I was staying, literally walked back to the condo after, and 3. Hours; they stayed open later than some of the more farm style places I wanted to try but didn't get to on account of being busy doing nothing. I like that they have a parking lot and a parking lot view of the mountains! Priceless. I will say they need more chocolate based ice cream selections, otherwise there was a good variety of flavors. They also do a monthly kids sundae competition and they advertise the top three sundaes in the menu. So cute! There are a couple benches you can eat on out front, or you can eat inside at a picnic table, there's lots of seating for a roadside ice cream place I would say. And while I was disappointed in my peanut butter ice cream (on account that I don't like peanut butter ice cream) I liked the flavor I got later in the week that was not peanut butter. This is a solid choice in North Conway for sure!

Perfect vacation ice cream spot. The line was long and slow moving but that was understandable for…read morea Sunday night in October since only one staff member was doing it all. And she was hustling! Their portions are huge. I love that the sprinkles are free. They have hard and soft ice cream options. Watch out for the spiders in the rafters above the ordering windows! They have seating inside and outside and a decently amount of parking.

It's part of the Grocer that was amazing. So it's all connected on the inside…read more We had no problem parking and walking in to get some food. I got an egg sandwich on sourdough, and it was delicious. Simple comfort food. We also enjoyed a london fog that was great. We sat in a window tabletop, and you can really appreciate how sincere the employees are and how kind they were to one another behind the line. The service was all with a smile and we also tried some chocolate treats, but they were not very sweet. All in all I would definitely go back here for food. They were just so nice. It's a bit rustic but very nice. I loved walking around the grocer too while we waited. Also there are some big clean bathrooms here.

My husband ordered a breakfast sandwich and I ordered a grilled cheese. He had coffee and I had a…read moresmoothie. This place is super cute. Love the organicness of the restaurant as well as the health food store inside. Would definitely return if I was in the area.

What a delightful sandwich stop on route 302 in Glen NH! Caryn was absolutely welcoming. My wife…read moreordered a turkey Ruben and I had a Cuban Ruben. I could simply say they were delicious which would be extremely accurate. It would be even better to explain that each Cuban was made with the perfect mix of meet, cheese, lettuce and "spread" dependent on the Cuban. Additionally they were perfectly toasted with the ingredients warmed but not to the point you had to worry about burning your mouth. If you have the time to stop by do so. If you don't have the time, find the time! And if you're stopping in warmer weather then there is a nice picnic area to enjoy your lunch.

What an interesting spot! The owner is originally from Cuba, hence the name and the many…read moreCuban-inspired flavors. They only take cash, not credit, so keep that in mind. My friend got the Cuban, which was smaller than expected but good. My chicken salad was ok, could have done without the carrots and tomatoes but the bread was delicious. There's no indoor seating, so you either have to take your sandwiches to go or sit at the picnic tables outside.

A few well-spaced tables inside plus plenty of outdoor seating with sun and shade options (dog…read morefriendly, dog treats free at the counter!), and all Italian pastries made in-house. The almond tiramisu was a standout--light and just a touch of sweetness, it took a lot of self control not to go back for another round and try the other tiramisu. They also had a fantastic looking gelato selection that I wish I sampled, and a wide selection of sandwiches. This was a quick post-lunch stop for us but next time I'm in the area I'll be trying a sandwich, having more tiramisu for dessert, and getting a gelato cone to go for walking in the park across the street!

Great food stop on the way to Mt Washington! We tried the sandwiches & pastries & all were…read moredelicious! Husband & wife working here were so kind & helpful & I believe they make everything themselves which is pretty impressive! Everything was super tasty! Thank you so much!

On a whim, I dropped by the moat on my way home from golfing today, and what a great experience, it…read morewas!!! I want to start by saying both the food and drink were beyond exceptional, but I sat alone in the bar, and the service was extraordinary! I walked into the bar and was immediately greeted with a welcoming smile from Megan (the bartender). I sat down and browsed the menu for a moment before she came to take my order. I hadn't been to the moat before but really wanted to try one of the valley's local craft brews. I didnt really know what I wanted or what to expect, but Megan walked me through all of the tap options and helped me pick the perfect beer to end my day. Not only did she help with my beer choice (boneshaker brown ale) and food [the longhorn nachos (chef's kiss)], but also was there for every dining need or question that I had! Needless to say, I will absolutely be back! From exquisite cuisine to amazing attentive and authentic service, the moat has it all! One of North Conways best places to dine!

Fantastic late lunch at the one of our favorite restaurants in the MWV. Jaime was an absolute…read morepleasure as our server and was creative in addressing a too sweet canned beverage. The brisket, pulled pork, and Cajun burger were perfectly cooked and the flavor was amazing. The Moat has the best brisket we've ever had, extremely lean and flavorful. The pulled pork was smoky and tender, so delicious. The Cajun burger was delectable and incredibly tasty. Highly recommend the Moat, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu and they have one of the best breweries anywhere.

Beth Dolan made a 75th birthday cake for us that was fabulous..It was a carrot cake and all of it…read morewas consumed! Every last crumb! Fabulous!

My wife and I chose the Sugarmaker Bakery for our wedding cake, and we were very impressed! Prior…read moreto our wedding date we setup appointments with several of the local bakers, in order to "sample" the cakes. After much deliberation and debate, we decided on Beth at the Sugarmaker Bakery for far too many reasons. Bottom line, Beth showed up personally on our wedding day to assemble the cake (three tier, elevating layers..... think floating stairs, best way I can describe it). Prior to showing up we were shown examples of previous work by the Sugarmaker Bakery, and it rivaled the cakes on TLC "Ace of Cakes". Why Julie N. had "pleasant" things to say about her purchase, I see no reason why she felt the need to drop a three star rating on Beth. She does stellar work, and I would recommend her over half the bakers in the North Conway area!!