Best of NH 2024 Readers’ Poll Winners
More than 17,000 people voted – now see who was named as the best the state has to offer
The results listed here will be published in the July Best of NH issue, which will be available on newsstands, online and in mailboxes in late June 2024. The list below serves as a quick reference guide and full contact information, including address, phone and website, will be included with the July issue. The July issue will also highlight this year’s editor’s picks.
Readers’ Poll
Note from the editor: You’ll note that some categories below have multiple winners and you will see distinctions such as “overall”, “multilocation – local” or “multilocation – regional.” Here’s how we label and determine these particular winners. If a multilocation winner was the overall winner, then we have also chosen a standalone or single location winner as well.
- Overall = overall winner for that category. I.e. the business who received the most votes in a particular category.
- Multilocation – local = a New Hampshire business with three or more locations.
- Multilocation – regional = a New England-based business with three or more locations.
| Category | 2024 Winner |
| Antique or Vintage Shop | Antiques on Elm |
| Art Gallery | Two Villages Art Society |
| Automotive Group | Grappone Automotive Group |
| Bakery – Concord Area | The Crust and Crumb Baking Co. |
| Bakery – Dartmouth/Lake Sunapee Region | Blue Loon Bakery |
| Bakery – Great North Woods Region | Polish Princess Bakery |
| Bakery – Lakes Region | Yum Yum Shop |
| Bakery – Manchester Area | Bearded Baking Co. |
| Bakery – Monadnock Region | Flag Leaf Bakery |
| Bakery – Nashua Area | Crosby Bakery |
| Bakery – Overall | Frederick’s Pastries |
| Bakery – Salem Area | Klemm’s Bakery |
| Bakery – Seacoast Region | Bearded Baking Co. |
| Bakery – White Mountains Region | Mystic Sugar Bakery |
| Barbecue | KC’s Rib Shack |
| Barbershop | Homegrown Barber Co. |
| Bed and Breakfast | Inn at Ellis River |
| Beer Store | The Beer Store |
| Bicycle Shop | S&W Sports |
| Bicycle Shop Multilocation Local | Trek Bicycle |
| Breakfast Place – Concord Area | The Post |
| Breakfast Place – Dartmouth/Lake Sunapee Region | Lou’s Restaurant & Bakery |
| Breakfast Place – Great North Woods Region | Full Send Bar and Grill |
| Breakfast Place – Lakes Region | The Farmer’s Kitchen |
| Breakfast Place – Manchester Area | The Purple Finch Café |
| Breakfast Place – Manchester Area Multilocation Regional | MaryAnn’s Diner |
| Breakfast Place – Monadnock Region | The Riverhouse Café |
| Breakfast Place – Nashua Area | The Yolk Grill |
| Breakfast Place – Nashua Area Multilocation Local | Red Arrow 24 Hr Diner |
| Breakfast Place – Overall | Polly’s Pancake Parlor |
| Breakfast Place – Overall Multilocation Local | Tucker’s |
| Breakfast Place – Salem Area | Maddie’s |
| Breakfast Place – Salem Area Multilocation Local | MaryAnn’s Diner |
| Breakfast Place – Seacoast Region | The Airfield Café |
| Breakfast Place – Seacoast Region Multilocation Regional | The Friendly Toast |
| Breakfast Place – White Mountains Region | Mystic Sugar Bakery |
| Brewery – Concord Area | Northwoods Brewing Company |
| Brewery – Dartmouth/Lake Sunapee Region | Flying Goose Brew Pub & Grille |
| Brewery – Great North Woods Region | Coös Brewing Company |
| Brewery – Lakes Region | Kettlehead Brewing Co. |
| Brewery – Manchester Area | Pipe Dream Brewing |
| Brewery – Monadnock Region | Modestman Brewing |
| Brewery – Nashua Area | Spyglass Brewing Co. |
| Brewery – Overall | 603 Brewery |
| Brewery – Salem Area | Kelsen Brewing Company |
| Brewery – Seacoast Region | Throwback Brewery |
| Brewery – White Mountains Region | Schilling Beer Co. |
| Brewpub | Woodstock Inn Brewery |
| Brewpub – Multilocation Local | Thirsty Moose Taphouse |
| Burger – Concord Area | The Barley House |
| Burger – Concord Area Multilocation Local | T-BONES Great American Eatery |
| Burger – Dartmouth/Lake Sunapee Region | Little Brothers Burgers |
| Burger – Great North Woods Region | Buck Rub Pub & Lodge |
| Burger – Lakes Region | Patrick’s Pub & Eatery |
| Burger – Lakes Region Multilocation Local | T-BONES Great American Eatery |
| Burger – Manchester Area | New England’s Tap House Grille |
| Burger – Manchester Area Multilocation Local | T-BONES Great American Eatery |
| Burger – Monadnock Region | Papa Joe’s Humble Kitchen |
| Burger – Nashua Area | Buckley’s Great Steaks |
| Burger – Nashua Area Multilocation Local | T-BONES Great American Eatery |
| Burger – Overall | Tuckaway Tavern and Butchery |
| Burger – Overall Multilocation | Lexie’s Restaurants |
| Burger – Salem Area | The Copper Door |
| Burger – Salem Area Multilocation Local | T-BONES Great American Eatery |
| Burger – Seacoast Region | Hop + Grind |
| Burger – White Mountains Region | Black Mountain Burger Co. |
| Burrito | Dos Amigos Burritos |
| Burrito – Multilocation Local | California Burritos |
| Butcher Shop | Tuckaway Tavern and Butchery |
| Cakes | Bearded Baking Co. |
| Cakes – Multilocation Regional | Frederick’s Pastries |
| Caterer | Celebrations Distinctive Catering |
| CBD Shop | Clearly Balanced Days |
| Chicken Tenders | The Puritan Backroom |
| Chinese Restaurant | Lilac Blossom |
| Chocolatier | Van Otis Chocolates |
| Cigar Shop | Twins Smoke Shop |
| Clam Chowder | Petey’s Summertime Seafood |
| Cocktails | The Copper Door |
| Coffee Roaster | Rare Breed |
| Coffee Shop – Concord Area | Revelstoke Coffee |
| Coffee Shop – Dartmouth/Lake Sunapee Region | Cafe One East |
| Coffee Shop – Great North Woods Region | The Granite Grind |
| Coffee Shop – Lakes Region | Wayfarer Coffee Roasters |
| Coffee Shop – Manchester Area | Hometown Coffee Roasters |
| Coffee Shop – Monadnock Region | Prime Roast |
| Coffee Shop – Nashua Area | Bonhoeffer’s Café & Espresso |
| Coffee Shop – Overall | Union Coffee Company |
| Coffee Shop – Salem Area | O’Shea’s Caife & Tae |
| Coffee Shop – Seacoast Region | Blue Harbor Coffee Co. |
| Coffee Shop – White Mountains Region | Mad River Coffee House |
| Comic Book Store | Double Midnight Comics |
| Crab Cakes | Surf Seafood |
| Cupcakes | Frederick’s Pastries |
| Day Spa | Innovations The Salon & Spa |
| Delicatessen | Biederman’s Deli |
| Diner – Concord Area | Northwood Diner |
| Diner – Dartmouth/Lake Sunapee Region | Four Aces Diner |
| Diner – Lakes Region | George’s Diner |
| Diner – Manchester Area | Airport Diner |
| Diner – Monadnock Region | Peterborough Diner |
| Diner – Nashua Area | Suzie’s Diner |
| Diner – Nashua Area Multilocation Local | MaryAnn’s Diner |
| Diner – Overall | Tilt’n Diner |
| Diner – Overall Multilocation Local | Red Arrow 24 Hr Diner |
| Diner – Salem Area | The Bacon Barn |
| Diner – Salem Area Multilocation Local | MaryAnn’s Diner |
| Diner – Seacoast Region | Roundabout Diner and Lounge |
| Diner – White Mountains Region | Littleton Diner |
| Distillery | Flag Hill Distillery & Winery |
| Doughnuts | NH Doughnut Co. |
| Event Venue (Large) | Manchester Country Club |
| Event Venue (Small) | Oscar Wedding Barn |
| Family-friendly Dining | The Nest Family Café |
| Family-friendly Dining Multilocation Local | T-BONES Great American Eatery |
| Family-friendly Resort | RiverWalk Resort at Loon Mountain |
| Farmstand | Lull Farm |
| Favorite Restaurant – Concord Area | Revival Kitchen & Bar |
| Favorite Restaurant – Concord Area Multilocation Local | The Common Man |
| Favorite Restaurant – Dartmouth/Lake Sunapee Region | The Refinery |
| Favorite Restaurant – Great North Woods Region | Rainbow Grille & Tavern |
| Favorite Restaurant – Lakes Region | Fratello’s Italian Grille |
| Favorite Restaurant – Lakes Region Multilocation Local | The Common Man |
| Favorite Restaurant – Manchester Area | Tuckaway Tavern and Butchery |
| Favorite Restaurant – Monadnock Region | Greenleaf |
| Favorite Restaurant – Nashua Area | Surf Seafood |
| Favorite Restaurant – Overall | Pickity Place |
| Favorite Restaurant – Salem Area | The Copper Door |
| Favorite Restaurant – Seacoast Region | Surf Seafood |
| Favorite Restaurant – White Mountains Region | Woodstock Inn Station and Brewery |
| Favorite Restaurant – White Mountains Region Multilocation | The Common Man |
| Fine Dining Restaurant | The Copper Door |
| Florist | Ford Flower Co. |
| Formal Dress Shop | Madeleine’s Daughter Bridal Boutique |
| Garden Center | Wentworth Greenhouses & Garden Center |
| Gluten-free Options | Troy’s Fresh Kitchen and Juice Bar |
| Gluten-free Options Multilocation Regional | 110 Grill |
| Golf Course (Private) | Manchester Country Club |
| Golf Course (Public) | Sagamore-Hampton Golf Club |
| Gourmet To Go | Angela’s Pasta & Cheese Shop |
| Hair Salon (Special Occasion) | Salon Vinlie |
| Hair Salon | Salon Vinlie |
| Home Décor Shop | Junction 71 |
| Ice Cream – Concord Area | Johnson’s Dairy Bar |
| Ice Cream – Dartmouth/Lake Sunapee Region | Sanctuary Dairy Farm Ice Cream |
| Ice Cream – Great North Woods Region | Moose Alley Cones |
| Ice Cream – Lakes Region | Jordan’s Ice Creamery |
| Ice Cream – Manchester Area | Moo’s Place Homemade Ice Cream |
| Ice Cream – Monadnock Region | Sundae Drive |
| Ice Cream – Monadnock Region Multilocation Local | Kimball Farm |
| Ice Cream – Nashua Area | King Kone |
| Ice Cream – Overall | Lago’s Ice Cream |
| Ice Cream – Overall | Lago’s Ice Cream |
| Ice Cream – Overall Multilocation | Hayward’s Ice Cream |
| Ice Cream – Salem Area | Peach Tree Farm |
| Ice Cream – Salem Area Multilocation | Jay Gee’s Ice Cream |
| Ice Cream – Seacoast Region | Memories Ice Cream |
| Ice Cream – White Mountains Region | Super Secret Ice Cream |
| Independent Bookstore | Gibson’s Bookstore |
| Independently Owned Fitness Center | Hampshire Hills Athletic Club |
| Indian Restaurant | Shalimar India (Portsmouth) |
| Invitations | Ashley Elizabeth Designs |
| Irish Pub | The Peddler’s Daughter |
| Italian Restaurant | Villaggio Ristorante |
| Japanese Restaurant | YouYou Japanese Bistro |
| Jeweler | Bellman Jewelers |
| Jeweler for Engagement Ring | Bellman Jewelers |
| Kid’s Clothing Shop | M&C Clothing and Gifts |
| Large Music Venue | Bank of NH Pavilion |
| Lobster Roll | Tuckaway Tavern and Butchery |
| Lobster Roll Multilocation Local | The Beach Plum |
| Locally Sourced Menu | Pickity Place |
| Mac and Cheese | Mr. Mac’s Macaroni and Cheese |
| Medical Spa | JSJ Aesthetics |
| Mediterranean Restaurant | Amphora |
| Men’s Clothing Shop | George’s Apparel |
| Meteorologist | Hayley LaPoint |
| Mexican Restaurant | Hermanos Cocina Mexicana |
| Mexican Restaurant Multilocation Local | La Carreta |
| Museum | Currier Museum of Art |
| New Hampshire Brewer’s IPA | Spyglass Brewing Company |
| New Hampshire Brewer’s Lager | Schilling Beer Co. |
| New Hampshire Brewer’s Sour Beer | Pipe Dream Brewing |
| New Restaurant | Stash Box |
| NH Podcast | Bear Brook |
| NH Radio Morning Show | Greg and the Morning Buzz |
| NH Radio Talk Show | Good Morning NH with Jack Heath |
| NH Sports Team | New Hampshire Fisher Cats |
| Outdoor Dining | The Crown Tavern |
| Outfitter/Guide Service | Lopstick |
| Pet Boarding | Take Five Dogcare |
| Pet Groomer | Mac & Copper’s Pet Supply Outlet |
| Pet Supplies Store | Mac & Copper’s Pet Supply Outlet |
| Pet Training | No Monkey Business Dog Training |
| Pizzeria – Concord Area | Constantly Pizza |
| Pizzeria – Concord Area Multilocation Regional | Sal’s Pizza |
| Pizzeria – Dartmouth/Lake Sunapee Region | Charlie Mac’s Pizzeria |
| Pizzeria – Dartmouth/Lake Sunapee Region Multilocation Regional | Sal’s Pizza |
| Pizzeria – Gourmet | 900 Degrees Neapolitan Pizzeria |
| Pizzeria – Great North Woods Region | 1840 Restaurant |
| Pizzeria – Lakes Region | Tilton House of Pizza |
| Pizzeria – Lake Region Multilocation Regional | Sal’s Pizza |
| Pizzeria – Manchester Area | Alley Cat Pizzeria |
| Pizzeria – Manchester Area Multilocation Regional | Sal’s Pizza |
| Pizzeria – Monadnock Region | Zizza Pizza |
| Pizzeria – Monadnock Region Multilocation Regional | Sal’s Pizza |
| Pizzeria – Nashua Area | Pizzico Ristorante |
| Pizzeria – Nashua Area Multilocation Regional | Sal’s Pizza |
| Pizzeria – Overall | La Festa Brick & Brew Pizza |
| Pizzeria – Overall Multilocation Regional | The Flatbread Company |
| Pizzeria – Salem Area | Granfanally’s Pizza Pub |
| Pizzeria – Salem Area Multilocation Regional | Sal’s Pizza |
| Pizzeria – Seacoast Region | The Community Oven |
| Pizzeria – Seacoast Region Multilocation Regional | Otto Pizza |
| Pizzeria – White Mountains Region | Elvio’s Pizzeria |
| Pizzeria – White Mountains Region Multilocation Regional | Elvio’s Pizzeria |
| Radio Station | WZID, 95.7 |
| Resort/Hotel Spa | Spa at Omni Mount Washington |
| Restaurant With Best Beer List | New England’s Tap House Grille |
| Restaurant With Best Beer List Multilocation Local | Thirsty Moose Taphouse |
| Restaurant With Best Wine List | PRIME at Sky Meadow |
| Sandwich | Biederman’s Deli |
| Seafood Restaurant | Surf Seafood |
| Secondhand Clothing Shop | M&C Clothing and Gifts |
| Ski Resort | Loon Mountain |
| Ski Shop | Ken Jones Ski Mart |
| Small Music Venue | Tupelo Music Hall |
| Specialty Food Store | Angela’s Pasta & Cheese Shop |
| Sports Bar | Billy’s Sports Bar & Grille |
| Sports Bar Multilocation Local | Thirsty Moose Taphouse |
| Steakhouse | Buckley’s Great Steaks |
| Summer Outdoor Attraction – Dartmouth/Lake Sunapee Region | The Exchange |
| Summer Outdoor Attraction – Great North Woods | Bear Rock Adventures |
| Summer Outdoor Attraction – Lakes Region | Gunstock Mountain Resort |
| Summer Outdoor Attraction – Merrimack Valley | Mel’s Funway Park |
| Summer Outdoor Attraction – Monadnock Region | The Inn at East Hill Farm |
| Summer Outdoor Attraction – Overall | Canobie Lake Park |
| Summer Outdoor Attraction – Seacoast Region | Hampton Beach |
| Summer Outdoor Attraction – White Mountains Region | Storyland |
| Tacos | Los Reyes Street Tacos & More |
| Tacos Multilocation Local | La Carreta |
| Tattoo Parlor | Arrows and Embers |
| Thai Restaurant | Sweet Ginger |
| Theater/Performing Arts Venue | The Palace Theatre |
| Toy Store | Whirlygigs Toy Shop |
| TV News Anchor | Erin Fehlau WMUR |
| TV News Reporter | Ray Brewer WMUR |
| TV Sports Anchor | Mike Cronin WMUR |
| Vegetarian | Green Elephant Vegetarian Bistro & Bar |
| Wine Shop | Wine on Main |
| Winery or Vineyard | LaBelle Winery |
| Wings | Stark House Tavern |
| Wings Multilocation local | Wing-itz |
| Women’s Clothing Shop | Gondwana & Divine Clothing Co. |
| Yoga Studio | Humble Warrior Yoga |
