Great service, comfortable local space and excellent home…read moreCooked and creative food. Great night! Loved the crunchy salad! Watermelon soup was special. Lots of chartreuse based drinks. Highly recommend as a local foodie experience.

Cold Mountain Cafe is a perfect stop to turn a long drive into a nice date!…read more We definitely recommend this place, it's a solid 4 that comes off like a 5! We've passed through Bethlehem, NH a few of times as we've traveled between Maine and New Hampshire. A couple weeks ago I noticed a glowing little eatery as we hurried west on Route 2 en route to UMass Amherst. I didn't catch the name of the restaurant I'd noticed, but our return l timing worked to stop for dinner in Bethlehem, so as we headed back, Cary scoured Google and Yelp ...and based upon the menus and ambiance, we settled on Cold Mountain Cafe. Turns out this was the spot. Inside was just as welcoming as I'd anticipated. Nothing against small New England towns, ...but IMO you can't EXPECT a well-rounded professional restaurant package when you're in "two-hours-from-anywhere, New Hampshire". And IMHO, sometimes these fresh-movement country places are presented like funky hippy brightly lit hardscaped cafe's with busy chalkboard menus that look like 60's concert posters. Not Cold Mountain Cafe -the music, lighting and decor was perfectly contemporary ...relaxing ...inviting comfortable conversation. The menu and pricing were well thought out, offering an assortment of cultural fare with asian, french, American, East Indian entrees that ranged from smash-burger, pot pie comfort food, to bistro steak and seared scallops. Unexpected additions like bean cake and Indian lamb stew entrees offered a pleasant, funky twist. Entrees ranged from $19 to $38. The two drinks we tried were really great! I had the Brooklyn and Cary had the Espresso Lovers Martini. I think Cary put it perfectly when she said that the Brooklyn was like desert! The espresso martini was notable because it was made with rum, instead of vodka and it used fresh espresso, giving it a luscious Tia Maria feel. Both drinks had a wonderful silky smooth mouth feel. The waitstaff was not uniformed, but in semi-formal server attire with all black garments and waist aprons. The service was friendly, professional and attentive... our waitress brought us some warm crispy tender dinner rolls with garlicky seasoned oil dipping sauce, took our orders at our pace and checked in on us throughout the meal. The mushroom polenta app was great... smooth, creamy and fresh with balanced earthy woodsy and smoky notes. The pea soup was a bit brighter and fresher than I'm used to (growing up in Boston, my mom made the best pea soup ...a more hearty version with pork meat always made in the days following a smoked shoulder meal), but in the New England small town country, farm-fresh motif, we liked the bright, fresh pea flavors... Cary was concerned about what she would order because she was put off by the steak entree's smoked Gouda sauce. So she had the lamb stew, which was a compromise. Me? I'd spent the previous couple of days at a hotel hanging around UMass, which means a lot more carbs than I want... smash burgers, burritos, eggs Bennies... oof! So I definitely was feeling like something light... and decided to be crazy and try the bean cake. Cary's stew was nice. It didn't hit you over the head, but it had balanced signature Indian flavors, and was nicely presented. We're not volume-conscious but both thought it could have had a couple more pieces of lamb. I enjoyed my bean cake -although I don't really have anything to compare it to. The waitress said it was hearty, so I rolled the dice. I'd probably try it again... it flavorful and satisfying. The chèvre and ginger dressing supplied a good level of moisture and flavor notes to the breaded spiced bean and rice patty. I'd add that the plating on a bed of fresh spinach presented a little bit of a challenge as I had to pierce a few baby fresh spinach leafs at a time, then add the bean cake... but it was manageable... The menu changes seasonally, so we're looking forward to checking in on our next pan New England journey.

Came here because was vacationing nearby. For being in the middle of nowhere, great food, would…read moredefinitely come back if I'm ever in the area. Waitress was very nice as well. Bavarian pretzel sticks - 8/10 Very well baked pretzels, quite tasty. Good amount of salt. My only complaint that keeps this from being a 10/10 would be that they didn't have a very good sauce to go with it, granted, I've never liked beer cheese. Got some honey mustard on the side too but wasn't too great. Loaded croquettes - 6.5/10 I've had my fair share of absolutely delicious croquettes, so understandable these weren't the best things I've ever had, but they were still pretty decent. Maybe a little lacking in depth of flavor, just tasted potatoey and very fried. I wouldn't get these again. Fire fries - 10/10 WOW. Absolutely delicious. Genuinely some of the best loaded fries I have ever had. GET THESE. The Buffalo sauce is great, and the fry on the chicken tenders is amazing, and it's paired very well with the cheese and onions on top the fries. Genuinely superb. French dip - 6/10 This was more of a cheesesteak with au jus sauce on the side rather than a proper French dip. Mediocre, though granted, I was also full by this point. I don't think I'd get this again here. Overall, GET THE FIRE FRIES, SO SO SO GOOD!!! And the Bavarian pretzels too if you like a good warm pretzel stick!

We went for lunch on a Thursday at about 11:30 AM. There were very few other people in the…read morerestaurant at that time. I ordered the daily 'special' and my friend ordered a chicken finger basket. After waiting almost an hour for the food to arrive, my 'special' was served to me on what seemd to be a dirty plate and was a very small portion (Korean Steak Tacos) with literally nothing else on the plate. There was nothing 'special' about the dish other than the price. The chicken finger basket was fine. Frozen chicken and frozen fries zapped in a microwave. This place is a tourist trap, way over priced and the service staff seem to be unclean and not well trained.

I was in the area about six weeks ago helping a friend run his first 100-miler -- Vermont to Maine…read morethrough New Hampshire (that's a whole other story!). My buddy Jason and I had some downtime between aid stations and I was on the hunt for pancakes. We found Tuttles Family Diner on the map and rolled in just after breakfast hours -- missed pancakes by about 10 minutes. Bummer. But brunch made up for it in every way. Our server, Stevie, was an absolute gem -- part storyteller, part comedian, and clearly part of Tuttles' DNA. The place itself feels like it's been around forever (over 50 years, in fact), and you can tell why it's lasted that long. Great food, good vibes, and plenty of small-town charm. We left full, happy, and ready to get back to crewing our runner -- and I'd 100% go back again. Honestly, Stevie alone is worth the visit!

Food was excellently prepared and service was friendly. The vibe is very homey and relaxed. Happy…read morewe stopped here!

Great little pub to watch the game on Sundays! $1 wings ask for extra crispy and they are…read moreexcellent! The staff is attentive and friendly!!

These are the best steak tips we have had in ages. The server was polite and straightforward, and…read morethe owner came out to chat with us at the end of the night. Very nice guy. We asked where we could buy some lemon juice on our way home and they packaged some up for us. The space is newly renovated (within last few years) and the bathroom decor was picked out by the family (and is absolutely delightful). Getting to end our vacation weekend meeting such thoughtful people and eating delicious food is priceless.

We stopped here for a few beers after visiting the Sugar Hill area. Immediately upon entering one…read moreof the staff members excitedly came over to us with treats for our pups. There was also a fresh bowl of water for them. We sat in the lovely outdoor area ! Dogs say 5/5 ! I ordered the saison (lady slippers). It was very smooth. I really enjoyed it. My husband and I shared the hummus and the pretzel bites. The beer cheese was a welcome addition. Overall we enjoyed our visit and will definitely stop again next time we are in the area !

Stopped in for a beer. Great vibes, sat outside. Belle was our server and she was good. Even…read morethough we didn't eat there, still felt welcome and will be back for food.

The freshly-baked bread was delicious and fairly priced. The chicken salad was a yummy comfort…read morefood! All the workers were friendly and they were diligent in cleaning the tables and lounge areas. The ambience can't be beat! The artwork, decor, and furniture all create a cozy and welcoming environment. I loved the option to sit at a couch or table. My toddler loved playing with the games and toys they had available. I wish there were more cafes like this!

Our friends recommended we stop at Polish Princess and they were on point. I tried my first kolache…read moreand fell in love, it was as if the world's best pastry chef recreated an Entenmann's coffee cake in pastry form but with craft and technique and much much better ingredients. Our party really loved the cinnamon rolls. My cortado was delightful. We purchased a special rye-seed bread that we're going to try tommorrow, very dense. Overall Polish Princess had lots to love - fresh bread (different type each day), decadent pastries, and excellent coffee. Fantastic.

I'm from the south and Cracker Barrel is a thing. CB has NOTHING on Water Wheel though. Amazing and…read morefast service. But the pancakes.....I can't even explain them. YOU HAVE TO HAVE THEM!

I am been coming up to this area for 36 years and somehow - wildly - I have never been to Water…read moreWheel until yesterday! I can't say enough great things about this place and I sincerely regret not stumbling upon it sooner. It's adorable - has a gift shop with t shirts, children's toys, candles, fudge etc that is shockingly well priced for really cute stuff. Once seated, you will find Peg Solitaire placed on each table that kept our toddler occupied while we waited for our food. The server recommended "The Hooligan" which is photographed with my review and she absolutely nailed it with her rec. This is probably the most delicious breakfast food I've ever consumed. It was basically eggs Benedict on top of grilled cornbread with hash and it was SO good! It just had so much flavor and it all went together perfectly. Portions were huge and prices were genuinely great. I hate to make this place more popular but I need to give credit where credit is due. I highly recommend! Hope to go back to Water Wheel very soon!

The pizza was great and the staff was very friendly and attentive. After she took our order, our…read morechildren commented "she was so friendly!" The game selections were an added bonus.

We ordered take out. The lemon pepper wings were delicious. The pizza on the other hand was…read moreglorified dominoes/Pizza Hut pizza. It's seems it was of the frozen kind of pizza that's just heated up. The pizza wasn't terrible but, from someone who is used to CT Pepe's or Sally's it was just edible.