The White Mountains Restaurants

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  • 1. Crumb Bum

    $ | Coffee

    Stop by this cute cake shop to stock up on creative, and utterly delectable, baked goods, such as grapefruit-rosemary-cardamom short bread cookies, maple cinnamon rolls, and macarons in a variety of flavors, and egg-bacon-cheese breakfast sandwiches constructed on ethereal duck-fat biscuits. Fine coffees are available, too.

    97 Main St., Littleton, New Hampshire, 03561, USA
    603-575–1773

    Known For

    • Great baked goods
    • Duck-fat angel biscuit breakfast sandwich
    • Vegan options

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Tues.–Wed.
  • 2. Polly's Pancake Parlor

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    In the Dexter family for generations, Polly's has been serving up pancakes and waffles (from its own original recipe, with several batter options available, including cornmeal and gingerbread) since the 1930s—the current space dates to 2015 but retains the original country charm. Try the smoked bacon and ham, eggs Benedict, sandwiches on homemade bread, delicious baked beans, and such tempting desserts as raspberry pie. Much of the food is made from grains ground on-site.

    672 Rte. 117, Franconia, New Hampshire, 03586, USA
    603-823–5575

    Known For

    • Gift shop with maple products
    • Gingerbread pancakes with blueberries and walnuts
    • Pretty hilltop setting

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Wed. No dinner
  • 3. Schilling Beer Taproom

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    With a storybook setting in a converted 18th-century mill on the Ammonoosuc River, this craft brewpub offers tasty wood-fired pizzas, bratwurst sandwiches, house-baked soft pretzels, and other fare that pairs well with its distinctive European ales. The pie topped with prosciutto, pears, chèvre, mozzarella, and beer-caramelized onions is a favorite, best enjoyed with a farmhouse-style saison.

    18 Mill St., Littleton, New Hampshire, 03561, USA
    603-444–4800

    Known For

    • Seating overlooking the river
    • Beer tastings
    • Great pizzas
  • 4. Thompson House Eatery

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    The domain of celebrated chef-owner Jeff Fournier, who's cooked at some of Boston's most acclaimed restaurants, this exceptional eatery is set inside a chicly restored farmhouse in the village of Jackson. Ethereal highlights from the oft-changing menu include seared Maine bluefin tuna with a leek-fennel emulsion and brown sugar–and–chili-roasted delicata squash, and a superb cheese board with raspberry-hibiscus jam, nuts, and local honey.

    193 Main St., Jackson, New Hampshire, 03846, USA
    603-383–9341

    Known For

    • Elegant and historic farmhouse setting
    • On-site shop with gourmet goods to go
    • Seasonally flavored house-made ice creams

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No lunch
  • 5. Tim-Bir Alley

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    In this terrific contemporary downtown restaurant, you can sample some of the tastiest farm-to-table fare in the White Mountains. The menu changes frequently and uses regional American ingredients in creative ways—try country pâté with venison and pistachio, followed by crispy maple-glazed duck breast with smashed carrots and bok choy. 

    7 Main St., Littleton, New Hampshire, 03561, USA
    603-444–6142

    Known For

    • Stylish yet unpretentious
    • Local artisan cheese plates
    • Beautifully plated desserts

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No lunch
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  • 6. Big Day Brewing

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    You certainly don't have to be a beer lover to appreciate this airy, modern brewpub that serves exceptionally good pub fare like fries topped with house-made curry aioli, roasted–sweet potato tacos, and farm-raised-beef burgers with bacon and barbecue sauce—the kind of sustenance that warms the soul after a day of White Mountains hiking. But Big Day does produce some of the region's best brews, including European-style classics like a golden Munich Dunkel and a citrusy Hefeweizen.

    20 Glen Rd., Gorham, New Hampshire, 03581, USA
    603-915–9006

    Known For

    • Distinctive, well-crafted beers
    • Spacious, pet-friendly beer garden
    • Churros house-made strawberry compote

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon.–Tues. No lunch Wed.–Thurs.
  • 7. Coyote Grill

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    On the second floor of the White Mountain Athletic Club, Waterville Valley's best restaurant is a rambling space with big windows offering up grand views of the White Mountains. The food is hearty and well-prepared, just what you need after a day of hiking or skiing. Enjoy pizzas topped with meatballs and marina sauce, or consider the pork chops with roasted-peach jam and sharp-cheddar grits. There's a good kids' menu, and tempting desserts, too.

    98 Valley Rd., Waterville Valley, New Hampshire, 03215, USA
    603-236–4919

    Known For

    • Mountain views
    • Lighter fare served downstairs by the pool
    • Oreo-crusted white-chocolate cheesecake

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No lunch
  • 8. Muddy Moose

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    This playfully themed lodge-style restaurant buzzes with the sound of happy kids, but everyone seems to enjoy the rustic trappings, which include a huge stone fireplace, moose-antler chandeliers, and mounted animals. The comfort food here is reliably good, from barbecue rack of ribs to peppercorn-mushroom burgers, and there's a good selection of local beers.

    2344 White Mountain Hwy., North Conway, New Hampshire, 03860, USA
    603-356–7696

    Known For

    • Half-pound burgers with plenty of toppings
    • Extensive kids offerings
    • Paradise four-layer chocolate cake

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Reservations not accepted
  • 9. Nonna's Kitchen

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    Set in a vintage barber shop in downtown Gorham—8 miles north of the Mt. Washington Auto Road—this homey restaurant is a tribute to the owners' Italian grandmothers. Indeed, the menu reads like a roll call of favorites from the best restaurants in Boston's or New Haven's Little Italy neighborhoods—classic antipasto, feathery gnocchi with pesto, eggplant parmigiana, veal piccata, and linguine with clams and red sauce. Everything is prepared with fresh ingredients and attention to detail.

    19 Exchange St., Gorham, New Hampshire, 03581, USA
    603-915–9203

    Known For

    • Friendly service
    • Cod puttanesca
    • Fresh handmade pastas, cooked to order

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No lunch
  • 10. Table + Tonic Farm Cafe

    $ | Modern American

    The green-thumb-savvy proprietors of the popular and adjacent Local Grocer natural foods market operate this hip farm-to-table café. In this sleek, solar-powered establishment you can feast on fresh baked goods, organic-egg dishes, leafy salads, healthy sandwiches, and smoothies and espresso drinks. 

    3358 White Mountain Hwy., North Conway, New Hampshire, 03860, USA
    603-356–6068

    Known For

    • Healthy breakfast and lunch fare
    • Good selection of local beers and craft cocktails
    • Attractive side patio overlooking a leafy garden

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Tues. and Wed. No dinner
  • 11. Taste the Thai & Sushi House

    $$

    This friendly, laid-back Asian restaurant excels with just about everything it offers, from creative sushi rolls and sashimi (try the salmon topped with house-made truffle sauce) to well-seasoned (or fiery hot, on request) curries to boba teas. House specialties include the sweet-and-tangy shrimp pineapple curry, ginger stir-fried salmon, and basil crispy duck. 

    406 Union St., Littleton, New Hampshire, 03561, USA
    603-575–5488

    Known For

    • Colorful cocktails
    • Thai tea shaved ice
    • Quite possibly the most authentic Thai food in New Hampshire

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Wed.
  • 12. The Inkwell

    $ | Coffee

    Drop by this hip café with two downtown Littleton locations, both of them with ample indoor and outdoor seating, for a light bite, to relax with a book, or sip one of the well-crafted fair-trade coffee or organic loose-leaf tea drinks. Several kinds of toast with tasty toppings (ricotta and lemon honey; cheddar, ham, and egg) are available at breakfast, along with myriad scones, cookies, and gluten-free pastries. The Beacon Street location in the up-and-coming Rail Trail District is more spacious and better for hanging out or working, while the smaller Mill Street locale is closer to the riverfront and downtown shopping.

    24 Beacon St,, Littleton, New Hampshire, 03561, USA
    603-575–5335

    Known For

    • Creative panini sandwiches for lunch
    • Lots of outdoor seating
    • Iced and hot coffees with local maple syrup

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No dinner
  • 13. The Moon Bakery & Cafe

    $ | Coffee

    A must for delicious sustenance and potent lattes before hitting the slopes or hiking along the Kancamagus Highway, this homey café offers ample indoor seating in exposed-brick-wall nooks or outside on the sidewalk. Popular items include ham and cheddar sandwiches with maple mustard, avocado-egg breakfast sandwiches, and matcha green tea smoothies.

    28 S. Mountain Dr., Lincoln, New Hampshire, 03251, USA
    603-745–5013

    Known For

    • Fresh smoothies
    • Hefty sandwiches on house-baked bread
    • Trail mix cookies

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Tues. No dinner
  • 14. White Mountain Cider Co.

    $$$

    Set in a historic cider mill near the Saco River, this rustic yet elegant bistro and adjacent gourmet market and deli presses fresh cider in the fall—it's served with traditional homemade cider doughnuts. But it's also a terrific farm-to-table restaurant, featuring a seasonal menu of eclectic, contemporary dishes. Consider the burrata with grilled stone fruit and a white balsamic–nasturtium reduction, and roasted Thai-style cod with lemongrass, pickled ginger, and a green curry sauce.

    207 U.S. 302, Glen, New Hampshire, 03838, USA
    603-383–9061

    Known For

    • Flavorful sandwiches and soups in the adjacent market
    • Creative cocktails
    • Friendly, knowledgeable service

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Tues. No lunch in restaurant
  • 15. Woodstock Inn Brewery

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    This big and festive brewpub inside a late-1800s train station is decorated with old maps, historic photographs, and other fun curiosities. The kitchen turns out reliably good pub fare—pizza, burgers, steaks, seafood—and filling breakfasts, and the brewery produces nearly 20 different varieties of exceptionally good beers. Overnight accommodations are available in the on-site inn.

    135 Main St., North Woodstock, New Hampshire, 03262, USA
    603-745–3951

    Known For

    • Game room and kids' menu
    • Brewery tours
    • Inviting indoor and outdoor seating

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