Best of NH 2025 Delis, Butcher Shops, Catering, Cafés, Lunch and Breakfast
Here's a look at places where you can find a stack of mile-high pancakes, crispy bacon and local maple syrup. Also, don't miss out on exceptional sandwiches, delicious diners and cozy cafés
Editor’s Picks
Summer-esque Smoothie Bowls
Playa Bowls
Playa Bowls, a fast-moving franchise with locations in Salem, Manchester, Bedford, Nashua, Hampton and Concord, offers summer vibes and delicious, inventive food. Many of their smoothie bowls have acai berries as their base, a plant which grows in the Amazon and are packed with antioxidants. Playa means “beach” in Spanish, and Playa Bowls aims to bring those dreamy summer days you long for through other healthy options, including blueberry flax granola, vanilla protein and cacao nibs. Dive in! playabowls.com
Healthy Fare
The proprietors of The Fresh Chef in Manchester offer smoothies, salads, sandwiches, bowls, teas and coffees, with the notion that food can be both nutritious and delicious. The Fresh Chef serves its wares at 775 Canal St. but also offers catering for parties, company events and other occasions. There’s also a “Puppy Menu” that features treats for your tail wagger. freshchefmp.com
Readers’ Poll Winners
Best Breakfast
Breakfast Place – Concord Area
Tucker’s
Concord
www.tuckersnh.com
Breakfast Place – Dartmouth/Lake Sunapee Region
Tucker’s
New London
www.tuckersnh.com
Breakfast Place – Great North Woods Region
Waterwheel Breakfast And Gift House
Jefferson
www.waterwheelnh.com
Breakfast Place – Lakes Region
Tilt’n Diner
Tilton
www.thecman.com
Breakfast Place – Manchester Area
Airport Diner
Manchester
www.thecman.com
Breakfast Place – Monadnock Region
Parker’s Maple Barn
Mason
www.parkersmaplebarn.com
Breakfast Place – Nashua Area
The Friendly Toast
Nashua
www.thefriendlytoast.com
Breakfast Place – Salem Area
MaryAnn’s Diner
Windham
www.maryannsdiner.com
Breakfast Place – Seacoast Region
The Friendly Toast
Portsmouth
www.thefriendlytoast.com
Breakfast Place – White Mountains Region
Polly’s Pancake Parlor
Sugar Hill
www.pollyspancakeparlor.com
Best Butcher Shop
Tuckaway Tavern And Butchery
Raymond
www.tuckaway.com
Best Delicatessen
Biederman’s Deli
Plymouth
www.biedermans.com
Best Diner
Diner – Concord Area
Red Arrow Diner
Concord
www.redarrowdiner.com
Diner – Dartmouth/Lake Sunapee Region
Four Aces Diner
Lebanon
www.4acesdiner.com
Diner – Lakes Region
Tilt’n Diner
Tilton
www.thecman.com
Diner – Manchester Area
Airport Diner
Manchester
www.thecman.com
Diner – Monadnock Region
Peterborough Diner
Peterborough
www.peterboroughdiner.com
Diner – Nashua Area
Red Arrow Diner
Nashua
www.redarrowdiner.com
Diner – Salem Area
MaryAnn’s Diner
Salem
www.maryannsdiner.com
Diner – Seacoast Region
The Airfield Café
North Hampton
www.theairfieldcafe.com
Diner – White Mountains Region
Littleton Diner
Littleton
www.littletondiner.com
Best Sandwich Shop
Biederman’s Deli
Plymouth
www.biedermans.com
