Best of NH 2023 Readers’ Poll and Editor’s Pick Winners
More than 18,400 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 is available on newsstands, online and in mailboxes in late June 2023. 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.
Editor’s Picks
| Category | Edit Pick Winners |
| French Pastries | Crémeux French Pâtisserie |
| Shaved Ice | Peaks Food Truck |
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OGs of Diversity
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NH Gay Men’s Chorus |
| YouTube Radio | Cold River Radio Show |
| Funky Creative Space | Drift Art House |
| Citizen Big Band | Scott Spradling Big Band |
| Eclectic Performance Space | The Strand |
| Ambassadors of Peace | Randy Armstrong & WorldBeat Marimba |
| Dramatic Kid Power | TIGER |
| Radio Reporter | Todd Bookman |
| Antiquarian YouTube | Jeff Rapsis |
| Bagels and Breakfast Sandwiches | Bubby’s Bagel & Deli |
| Craft Brew Hidden Gem | Back Hill Beer Co. |
| Cheap Eats Bodega | Katz’s Deli & Market |
| Creative Chicken Tenders | Charlie’s of Goffstown |
| Bowling Alley Dive Bar | Rumors Sports Bar & Bowling |
| Family Friendly Café | The Nest Family Café |
| Hot Dogs and Beer | Candia Road Brewing Co. |
| Vegan Food Truck | The Sleazy Vegan |
| North Country Japanese | Sushki |
| Italian Café and Market | Gusto Italian Café |
| Boutique Bakery | Mystic Sugar Bakery |
| Old Country Coffee Café | Kaffee Vonsolln |
| Tasty Tours | The Savory Lane |
| Indie Movie Theatre | Wilton Town Hall Theatre |
| Family Attraction Center | Hilltop Fun Center |
| Urban Trails | Mine Falls Park |
| Sunflower Capital | Sunfox Farm |
| Adventure Farm | The Farm at Wolf Pine Hollow |
| Indigenous Dinner | Independence Inn |
| Indoor Golf Experience | Tour |
| Next Level Gaming | The Fourth Place |
| Aquatic Tours | Eastmans Docks |
| New Theme Park | Living Shores Museum |
| Gun Safety Training | Sig Sauer Academy |
| Fun and Informative Family Attraction | Children’s Museum of New Hampshire |
| Personal Beer Tour Guide | Manchvegas Brew Bus |
| Vintage Fashion | HELLO AGAIN |
| Beatnik Bookstore | Sheafe Street Books |
| Eclectic Finds & Nostalgia Trip | Bad Art |
| Haberdashery | Britches of Concord |
| North Country Outpost | Up North Trading Company |
| Vehicle Storage | Vault Motor |
| Branded Clothing | Chaos and Kindness |
| Candy with a Twist | Granite State Freeze Dried Candy |
| Big Green Fashion | Delaine & Co. |
| Analog Heaven | Photo Retro |
| Community Gathering Space | Crackskull’s Coffee and Books |
| Tees, Action Figures & Local Pride | Wicked Joyful |
| Highland Cow | Curious Bleu |
| Progressive Programs | World Fellowship Center |
| Car Club | NH Muscle Cars |
| Lobster Dogs | Pat’s World Famous |
| Sustainable Cider | North Country Hard Cider |
| Buzzless Bar Trend | New Hampshire Mocktail Month |
| Free Food Truck | Red’s Good Vibes |
| Community Event Barn | Oscar Barn Wedding Venue |
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 | 2023 Winner |
| Antique or Vintage Shop | Antiques on Elm |
| Art Gallery | Jackson Art Studio & Gallery |
| 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 | Basic Ingredients |
| Bakery – Manchester Area | Black Forest Cafe & Bakery |
| Bakery – Monadnock Region | Eat More Cake |
| Bakery – Nashua Area | Buckley’s Bakery & Café |
| Bakery – Overall | Bearded Baking Co. |
| Bakery – Overall Multilocation Regional | Frederick’s Pastries |
| Bakery – Salem Area | Klemm’s Bakery |
| Bakery – Seacoast Region | Harvey’s Bakery and Coffee Shop |
| Bakery – White Mountains Region | Leavitt’s Country Bakery |
| Barbecue | KC’s Rib Shack |
| Barbershop | Homegrown Barber Co. |
| Bed and Breakfast | Inn at Ellis River |
| Beer Store | The Beer Store |
| Bicycle Shop | Gus’ Bike Shop |
| Bicycle Shop Multilocation Local | Trek Bicycle |
| Breakfast Place – Concord Area | The Windmill Restaurant |
| 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 | The Friendly Toast |
| Breakfast Place – Monadnock Region | Parkers Maple Barn |
| Breakfast Place – Monadnock Region Multilocation Local | Red Arrow 24 Hr Diner |
| Breakfast Place – Nashua Area | Suzie’s Diner |
| 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 Cafe |
| Breakfast Place – Seacoast Region Multilocation Regional | The Friendly Toast |
| Breakfast Place – White Mountains Region | The Sunrise Shack |
| Brewery – Concord Area | Northwoods Brewing Company |
| Brewery – Dartmouth/Lake Sunapee Region | Flying Goose Brew Pub & Grille |
| Brewery – Great North Woods Region | Copper Pig Brewery |
| 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 | Woodstock Inn Brewery |
| Brewpub | Woodstock Inn Brewery |
| Brunch | The Old Salt |
| 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 | Full Send Bar and Grill |
| Burger – Lakes Region | Surfside Burger Bar |
| 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 & Butchery |
| Burger – Salem Area | The Copper Door |
| Burger – Salem Area Multilocation Local | T-BONES Great American Eatery |
| Burger – Seacoast Region | Hop + Grind |
| Burger – Seacoast Region Multilocation Regional | Lexie’s Restaurants |
| Burger – White Mountains Region | Black Mountain Burger Co. |
| Burrito | Dos Amigos Burritos |
| Burrito – Multilocation Local | California Burritos |
| Butcher Shop | Tuckaway Tavern and Butchery |
| Cakes | Jacques Fine European Pastries |
| 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 |
| Cigar Shop | Twins Smoke Shop & Lounge |
| Clam Chowder | Petey’s Summertime Seafood |
| Cocktails | The Copper Door |
| Coffee Roaster | Blue Harbor Coffee Co. |
| Coffee Roaster – Multilocation Local | A&E Coffee & Tea |
| Coffee Shop – Concord Area | Revelstoke Coffee |
| Coffee Shop – Dartmouth/Lake Sunapee Region | Lucky’s Coffee Garage |
| Coffee Shop – Great North Woods Region | The Granite Grind |
| Coffee Shop – Lakes Region | Wayfarer Coffee Roasters |
| Coffee Shop – Manchester Area | O’Shea’s Caife & Tae |
| Coffee Shop – Monadnock Region | Union Coffee Company |
| Coffee Shop – Nashua Area | Riverwalk Bakery & Café |
| Coffee Shop – Overall | Blue Harbor Coffee Co. |
| Coffee Shop – Salem Area | Farmhouse Roasters |
| Coffee Shop – Seacoast Region | Caffe Kilim |
| Coffee Shop – White Mountains Region | Metropolitan Coffee House |
| Comic Book Store | Double Midnight Comics |
| Crab Cakes | Surf Seafood |
| Crab Cakes – Multilocation Local | The Common Man |
| Cupcakes | Queen City Cupcakes |
| Day Spa TIE | Innovations The Salon & Spa |
| Day Spa TIE | The Wingate 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 | Tamworth Distilling & Mercantile |
| Doughnuts | Klemm’s Bakery |
| Event Venue (Large) | LaBelle Winery |
| Event Venue (Small) | Castle in the Clouds |
| Family-friendly Dining | The Puritan Backroom |
| Family-friendly Dining Multilocation Local | T-BONES Great American Eatery |
| Family-friendly Resort | The Inn at East Hill Farm |
| Farmstand | Lull Farm |
| Favorite Restaurant – Concord Area | Revival Kitchen & Bar |
| Favorite Restaurant – Concord Area Multilocation | The Common Man |
| Favorite Restaurant – Dartmouth/Lake Sunapee Region | The Refinery |
| Favorite Restaurant – Great North Woods Region | Rainbow Grille & Tavern |
| Favorite Restaurant – Lakes Region | Patrick’s Pub & Eatery |
| Favorite Restaurant – Lakes Region Multilocation Local | The Common Man |
| Favorite Restaurant – Manchester Area | The Copper Door |
| Favorite Restaurant – Monadnock Region | Greenleaf |
| Favorite Restaurant – Nashua Area | Surf Seafood |
| Favorite Restaurant – Nashua Area Multilocation | The Common Man |
| Favorite Restaurant – Overall | Pickity Place |
| Favorite Restaurant – Salem Area | The Copper Door |
| Favorite Restaurant – Salem Area Multilocation | The Common Man |
| 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 | Hanover Street Chophouse |
| Florist | Ford Flower Co. |
| Formal Dress Shop | Madeleine’s Daughter Bridal |
| 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) | Laconia Country Club |
| Golf Course (Public) | Sagamore Hampton Golf Club |
| Gourmet To Go | Angela’s Pasta & Cheese Shop |
| Hair Salon (Special Occasion) | Salon Bogar |
| Hair Salon TIE | Cassandra Salon & Spa |
| Hair Salon TIE | Salon Bogar |
| 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 | The Walpole Creamery |
| Ice Cream – Monadnock Region Multilocation Local | Kimball Farm |
| Ice Cream – Nashua Area | The Big 1 Ice Cream Stand |
| Ice Cream – Nashua Area Multilocation Local | Hayward’s Ice Cream |
| Ice Cream – Overall | Lago’s Ice Cream |
| Ice Cream – Salem Area | Jay Gee’s Ice Cream |
| Ice Cream – Seacoast Region | Annabelle’s Natural Ice Cream |
| Ice Cream – Seacoast Region Multilocation local | The Beach Plum |
| Ice Cream – White Mountains Region | Super Secret Ice Cream |
| Independent Bookstore | Gibson’s Bookstore |
| Independent Bookstore Multilocation Local | Toadstool Bookshops |
| Independently Owned Fitness Center | Drive Custom Fit |
| Indian Restaurant | Shalimar India (Portsmouth) |
| Invitations | Gus & Ruby Letterpress |
| Irish Pub | The Peddler’s Daughter |
| Italian Restaurant | Villaggio Ristorante |
| Italian Restaurant Multilocation | Fratello’s Italian Grille |
| Japanese Restaurant | Masa Japanese Steak House |
| 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 & Butchery |
| Lobster Roll Multilocation Local | The Beach Plum |
| Locally Sourced Menu | Pickity Place |
| Mac and Cheese | Mr. Mac’s Macaroni and Cheese |
| Medical Spa | Ariya Aesthetics |
| Mediterranean Restaurant | Amphora |
| Men’s Clothing Shop | George’s Apparel |
| Meteorologist | Kevin Skarupa |
| Mexican Restaurant | Vida Cantina |
| Mexican Restaurant Multilocation Local | La Carreta |
| Museum | Currier Museum of Art |
| New Hampshire Brewer’s IPA | Stoneface Brewing Co. |
| New Hampshire Brewer’s Lager | 603 Brewery |
| New Hampshire Brewer’s Sour Beer | Pipe Dream Brewing |
| New Restaurant | The Nest Family Cafe |
| NH Podcast | Bear Brook |
| NH Radio Morning Show | Greg and the Morning Buzz |
| NH Radio Talk Show | “The Exchange” NHPR |
| NH Sports Team | The New Hampshire Fisher Cats |
| Outdoor Dining TIE | Bar Salida |
| Outdoor Dining TIE | Town Docks |
| Outfitter/Guide Service | Redline Guiding |
| Pet Boarding | Pawquet’s Play & Stay |
| Pet Groomer | Mac & Copper’s Pet Supply Outlet |
| Pet Supplies Store | Four Your Paws Only |
| Pet Training | No Monkey Business Dog Training |
| Pizzeria – Concord Area | Constantly Pizza |
| Pizzeria – Dartmouth/Lake Sunapee Region | Charlie Mac’s Pizzeria |
| Pizzeria – Dartmouth/Lake Sunapee Region Multilocation Local | Ziggy’s Pizza |
| Pizzeria – Gourmet | 900 Degrees Neapolitan Pizzeria |
| Pizzeria – Great North Woods Region | Gold House Pizza & Greek Restaurant |
| Pizzeria – Lakes Region | Tilton House of Pizza |
| Pizzeria – Manchester Area | Alley Cat Pizzeria |
| Pizzeria – Monadnock Region | Zizza Pizza |
| Pizzeria – Nashua Area | OakCraft Pizza |
| Pizzeria – Nashua Area Multilocation Local | Kendall Pond Pizza |
| Pizzeria – Overall | La Festa Brick & Brew Pizza |
| Pizzeria – Overall Multilocation Regional | Sal’s Pizza |
| Pizzeria – Salem Area | Granfanallys Pizza Pub |
| Pizzeria – Seacoast Region | The Community Oven |
| Pizzeria – Seacoast Region Multilocation Regional | The Flatbread Company |
| Pizzeria – White Mountains Region | Elvio’s Pizzeria |
| Pizzeria – White Mountains Region Multilocation Regional | The Flatbread Company |
| Radio Station | NH Public Radio |
| 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 | Vino e Vivo |
| Sandwich | Biederman’s Deli |
| Sandwich Multilocation Local | Wrap City Sandwich Company |
| Sandwich Multilocation Regional | Pressed Cafe |
| 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 | Mount Sunapee Resort |
| Summer Outdoor Attraction – Great North Woods | Bear Rock Adventures |
| Summer Outdoor Attraction – Lakes Region | Gunstock Mountain Resort |
| Summer Outdoor Attraction – Manchester Area | Canobie Lake Park |
| Summer Outdoor Attraction – Monadnock Region | The Inn at East Hill Farm |
| Summer Outdoor Attraction – Overall | Santa’s Village |
| 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 |
| Thai Restaurant Multilocation Regional | Thai Smile |
| Theater/Performing Arts Venue | The Palace Theater |
| Toy Store | G. Willikers! Toys & Books |
| 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 | Zorvino Vineyards |
| Winery or Vineyard (multi-location) | LaBelle Winery |
| Wings | Stark House Tavern |
| Wings Multilocation local | Wing-itz |
| Women’s Clothing Shop | Gondwana & Divine Clothing Co. |
| Yoga Studio | Humble Warrior Yoga |
