Great American Subs

First of all, I am a sucker for a diner waitress that calls me "honey." But that won't influence my…read morereview. My husband and I ate here on a busy Sunday morning. We didn't have to wait long for a spot at the counter. The spacious dining area probably helped with the short wait. The ambiance is cozy and warm with a subtle gnome theme. Our waitress was very knowledgable (helpful with my husband's food allergies) and friendly. She also gave us a heads up when our food was coming, although weren't in a rush. The food was fresh and delicious. What more could you want?

Friendly service and sweet ambiance. Bright and airy. Good corner restaurant attached into a corner…read morestrip mall. Double the size of most breakfast places in a strip mall. Food was delicious and served in good time. Had an excellent vegetarian omelette with cheese and 2 blueberry pancakes, that were so easy to cut with a fork. Delicious. Good coffee with refills. I would go back with any guest visiting me or my friends. Try it out!

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FOUNDATION kitchen + bar

4.3(53 reviews)

1.4 mi

One of favorite elevated restaurants in SNH and a true gem in Derry. Been to Foundation a couple…read moretimes and enjoyed the food and ambiance every time. Tonight went with my lady and went hard on the apps, not leaving enough room for entrees but all were fantastic. Had the arancini, cauliflower, and crab toast. Then stalled out on the seared duck and Mac and cheese. Not sad about left overs Cocktails were great too. Had the sangria and grey moon followed by the espresso flight. A must try in Derry.

Amazing experience! Went for the cauliflower wings and they were fantastic. Not those crappy…read morepremade frozen ones. Real chunks of cauliflower with light and crispy outside and delicious thai chili sauce. I also had the Caribbean rice (veggie version) which was full of flavor and loads of edamame, zucchini, onions and asparagus! Yum. My husband had the bone in porkchop and said it was memorably good, like in the top 5 he's ever had - wow! Lovely group of young women working and everyone was friendly. Will definitely come back! Thank you!

Inside - dining area

Crispy Tempura Cauliflower - Amazing! GF

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Arancini

The Kitchen at Windham Junction

4.5(158 reviews)

3.1 mi

Ambiance - warm and cozy! Service -A+!…read more Food - homemade and you can't beat the choices! Thanksgiving Turkey Sandwich is my favorite!

My son and I have been craving Reuben's for a while…read more Having put in a long morning moving wood chips, I brought him here for a sandwich. The place is nice a general store type of feel, order at the counter and they give you a number. We get our food in a timely manner. I got tea- it was okay, no sweet tea. Let's get to the food. The sandwich was lacking. It needed more of everything except the bread. A couple bits tasted like a Reuben and most lakes. Need more dressing, Swiss with some flavor - it needed everything. It comes with a bag of seed oil soaked chips. For the very best Reuben, make it at home!

Decor du jour aplenty in the fantastique gift shop at The Kitchen at Windham Junction.

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Nooks and crannies abound in the cozy rooms inside The Kitchen at Windham Junction.

Hare Of The Dawg

4.0(59 reviews)

1.5 mi

After talking to the ladies at the front it took 5 minutes of sitting outside before I was given a…read moremenu for water and Sprite (drowning water flavor), at which point the menu flew in my face and flew away, after that I ordered a burger with soup of the day and ordered a Coors beer, I looked it up and saw that this bar was never there. I was checking out thinking I would have checked out so I wouldn't be able to go back here to drink and eat.

Located on Broadway st in Derry Nh the restaurant is a laidback bar and tables with some on the…read moreside walk. Sat at the bar and the bartender was excellent friendly funny and helpful with everything. got steak and cheese egg rolls which were delicious the lobster roll with homemade chips that were really yummy the Ribeye was tender and juicy cooked medium rare and it tasted yummy everything was very good .

Buffalo Chicken Calzone - yeah, I ate few pieces before the pic. It was that good!

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East Derry Tavern

3.9(77 reviews)

3.4 mi

Something has changed in the last year. We have been there a few times in the last few years but…read morehaven't had service and food this bad. Me and my wife went tonight to get a bite to eat after being out of the area for 8 months. My wife ordered the tips a I ordered a chicken rice special. My wife couldn't chew the steak because it was so tough and filled with gristle. My chicken was ok so we switched meals. I'm usually good with eating anything but couldn't get the tips down. Service was very slow and we waited extremely long for drinks. Something has changed there with management and cooks. We will not be going back.

Great Indian food Tuesdays and service is fast! Small business that's slightly crammed. Small place…read morebut cute

Valentine's Day Specials

Delicious appetizers.... Somosa's, buffalo wontons, and crunchy chicken tenders. So yummy!

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Red Velvet Martini "Ang does a fantastic job serving up her special martini's"

The Coach Stop Restaurant & Tavern

3.2(235 reviews)

1.5 mi

Nice casual time ambience. The service was excellent Kim was very nice and friendly good waitress…read more.had the king cut prime rib med rare came out excellent but got the potato skins which were really good but the prime rib was excellent had onion rings with it as well everything was great yummy and came out hot as well

Had a retirement/birthday party here. I selected it from reviews of people who had similar parties…read moreand showers here. It was very easy to book, I chose a lunch where people could order from a limited menu, and they were flexible about guest count. They had a private dining area. We had 25 people, I thought it could easily hold about twice that. I had time to come in early and decorate the tables. The waitstaff was really helpful and easy to work with. The food was overall good. People were very happy with the salmon, haddock, chicken cordon bleu, and chicken Marsala. I had the prime rib, which was an adder and I thought it was ok but on the chewy side so I would try something different in the future. Guests kept saying how good their selections were. I would absolutely recommend hosting an event here.

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Dreo

4.2(60 reviews)

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Everything was perfect Sat at the bar…read more Drinks were tasty and food was delicious Bartender Charlie was spot on Will be back for another visit

I visited Dreo on a Wednesday night expecting a nice, relaxed dinner, but unfortunately it happened…read moreto be Music Trivia Night. While that may appeal to some customers, it created an extremely loud environment that felt more like a bar than a restaurant. Between the amplified music, announcements, and crowd participation, it was difficult to have a normal conversation at our table. For diners looking for a quieter meal, it's worth knowing that Wednesday nights may not be the best time to visit. The service was friendly and attentive throughout the evening, and most of the food was good. We ordered the Caprese Salad, Chicken Bacon Ranch Flatbread, Grilled Chicken Pesto, and a Mango Poke Bowl. I understand there was a recent menu change, which is why my daughter decided to try the poke bowl. Unfortunately, while the ingredients seemed fresh, she felt the sauce didn't complement the dish well and threw off the overall flavor. Given the $26 price tag, that was disappointing. The pricing was another area that stood out. Most of the menu is on the higher end of casual dining, but what really caught my attention was the $5.99 charge for a bottle of San Pellegrino. Restaurant markups are expected, but nearly six dollars for bottled sparkling water felt excessive. Overall, Dreo has friendly service and some solid food options, but the combination of premium pricing, the disappointing poke bowl, and the very loud trivia-night atmosphere made it difficult to fully enjoy the experience. I would consider returning on a quieter night, but I think customers should be made more aware of how loud trivia nights can be before being seated.

Host station

Cauliflower wrapped in rice sheets!

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Poor Boy’s Diner

3.9(239 reviews)

3.6 mi

I met a couple of old friends here today. It was crowded at lunchtime, but the waitress was very…read moreaccommodating since I had arrived early. She seated me and got me a cup of coffee (it was pretty burnt tasting - maybe overheated). My friends arrived and we ordered - two of us ordered the bread bowl clam chowder and some sides. When the chowder arrived, we began eating, and both of us looked up at each other. "Does this clam chowder have vinegar in it?" "Who puts vinegar in clam chowder?". It occurred to us immediately that the cream in the clam chowder was spoiled! When the waitress came back we told her it was off, and she immediately took the two bowls away and brought us new ones. Doesn't the cook taste a dish before they start serving it? This is pretty inexcusable. The waitress was great - we spent a good hour there talking, and didn't get rushed out, and the sides were very good, but jeez! Maybe suggest that the cook taste the dish before you poison your customers! I didn't get ill from it, but what a nasty surprise!

The food was delicious and service was very fast considering we were at just about 12:30 lunchtime…read more The servers and area was pretty good for prime time. The restaurant was very peaceful and welcoming.

Dining room

3 eggs scrambled, home fries, and grilled English muffin

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Bacon, well done

The Bacon Barn

3.8(157 reviews)

4.3 mi

Bacon! Bacon, bacon, bacon! Yes, they have bacon. Many types to go with many different dishes. Well…read moreworth stopping in for a bite. Of course, they also have every other kind of breakfast combination you could want, all in a nice, non-chain restaurant kind of setting. I've heard they can have long waits, but we went mid-morning, walked right in, and got service right away. Very fast, and very nice service. 100% will return.

They offer a military discount on Wednesday and Thursdays, there was no wait when we went at 745…read more Our waitress was on point and very nice, kept the coffee full and checked in on us often. We had sweet and savory, I had a feta and spinach omelet while my husband had caramel and banana stuffed French toast. We ordered a side of the applewood bacon. Everything was delicious, bacon was perfect and came with four slices. Definitely recommend stopping in if you're in the area. The weekends have a wait usually, but it's worth it.

The Oinker-fornia Bene

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Coffee Mug

Black Water Grill

4.0(262 reviews)

8.0 mi

We finally tried the Black Water Grill. Went on a Friday night and it was very busy. We ended up…read moresitting in the bar area . The bartender was friendly however stressed out as 2 taps just ran out. We had the Wachusett blueberry on draft. There was live music playing which was nice. Not to loud. The 2 TVs had golf amd Fox News (WTF?) on. Not sure why Fox News was on as it so political and divisive. We ordered the fish and chips which came out fairly quickly. 2 nice pieces of haddock and a good amount of fries. Homemade tarter sauce too which was really good. The fish was cooked perfectly. service was pleasant. THe mens bathroom walls could use a good scrubbing.

What we liked about the Black Water Grill is there is a good variety of sandwiches and entrées to…read morechoose from. What we found to be a bit uninspiring where the suggestions offered as their most popular dishes. Often times you ask the server for suggestions. Though I wasn't planning on getting a burger it did come highly recommended. So I went with the Shed burger. The burger is pretty large and it comes loaded with toppings. It comes with red pastrami, caramelized onions cheese, and mustard on a roll. What it seemed to be was a frozen patty that was thrown on the grill. I might not be so critical if they didn't make that big of a deal out of it. Fairly tasteless and not juicy at all. Other recommendations we tried as well none of which were highly liked.

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Brandon D.

5 years ago

This place has spectacular food with even better service to go with it. The bread is always fresh and awesome, the rice bowls are very good with alot of wiggle room to really customize how you like it. They also have quesadillas and salads that are also great. Not sure what Mike S' problem is considering the only real feedback he gave on his experience was about the UTZ chips...which Great American doesn't make...The majority of his review seems to be just him mad about the name of the store and associates it with far right political ideologies simply cause the word "Great" is in front of the word "American" which definitely sent him into a triggered state resulting in what he probably thought was a good review. "Sorry Londonderry, I'm not impressed." I dont think Mike understands the difference between an actual food critic and Yelp reviewer, hopefully somebody helps him out with that someday. Did he try the bread? Why did he expect an "authentic" Asian style rice bowl? Did he really start his review off by complaining about UTZ Chips? I also noticed he tried to tell other brown skinned people not to go here in the end of his review, big yikes right there buddy. The place has been open for 20+ years and has been the go to sub shop ever since for good reason, because its the best! So suck it Mike S, take your review and blow it out your rear! read more

Tiger P.

5 years ago

Great America Subs (GAS) is not only top notch food but the best Utz chips I've ever had, they must come straight from the warehouse into my mouth. Mike S. should be publicly tarred and feathered in Londonderry center for his review. Nowhere does GAS ever claim to have authentic rice bowls, they are just straight gas. I'm not sure what Mike S. Was referencing with the name and style of food served. Seems a bit racial to me but GAS has something for everyone in the land of the free. It sounds as though ole Mikey makes lamb and tuna fish every night with this type of review he left. -TP read more

John D.

6 years ago

I called to see if they delivered. The gentleman I spoke to explained to me that they didn't have a delivery driver until later on that day. I respectfully asked if he knew of any other delivery places around the area and explained that I wasn't from town and was working close by by couldn't leave the job site. The gentleman I was speaking to said he would help me out and deliver me some lunch. Very professional and went above and beyond. Thank you again! Highly recommend great American subs! I got a grilled chicken salad and a small Italian sub.. the food was absolutely phenomenal! read more

Jason N.

10 years ago

Getting on 93s from Londonderry we stopped in for bite to eat before heading to Boston- The steak and cheese sub that I had I will hands down crown as THE BEST STEAK AND CHEESE SUB I HAVE EVER HAD. A hidden gem! I did not expect this from a small town no name sub shop. The service was quick and the food was exceptional.... I'll even go as far to say, that i am a huge fan of the sports decor. They had the Celtics game on and the guy who made our food was really nice and even gave us free chips. I think his name was Ryan or Ricky. read more

Brianna M.

10 years ago

Just had my first visit tonight on my way home from work. I picked up a meal for my husband and I. I don't usually write Yelp reviews but the service here was so good and the owner Rick personally recommended my meal and it was fantastic just like he promised. I got the italian sub and my husband a steak and cheese. He said both were a specialty of the shop and he was right. BEST ITALIAN I HAVE EVER HAD!!! When we need a quick meal I will definitely be stopping in there again! Cant say enough how good my sub was. read more

Tim S.

10 years ago

I am a regular here and finally got around to writing a yelp review. I think I have tried over a dozen things on the menu and they are all fantastic. The subs/wraps always come out quick and fresh. The bread they use is amazing. I always finish my meal off with one of those cookies on the counter. So delicious! Its the only place I visit on a weekly basis and I will continue to go there as long as it stays as good as it is. read more

Linda P.

2 months ago

I am not someone to eat subs and when I do, usually get a wrap vs roll. After seeing my son with a sub from Great American today, i definitely wanted one! So hubby and I ordered online for pick up which was very convenient. He had Steak bomb and I had steak and cheese. Absolutely will be ordering again! And I had the roll!! Ate the whole Thing with NO regrets! The pricing is so reasonable. Planning my next order already! read more

Joe R.

11 years ago

Usually stop by at least once a week for a Steak Bomb sub. The service is always friendly, fast and the food is delicious. Rick one of the owners is always friendly and provides great service, Besides the food being so good, he's another reason I keep coming back. I Would recommend this local shop to everyone if your in the area. read more

Danielle R.

10 years ago

Great find! Service was friendly and quick, the sandwiches were outstanding and reasonably priced. Great drink selection at the lowest prices I've seen also. Will be visiting again and again. read more

Stacy B.

6 years ago

The best sub shop around. You cant beat this place. The guys are really awesome, food is amazing, always have new options to try. Cute little place read more

Evan N.

7 years ago

5 Stars!! I live there Chicken rice and cheese wrap they have a lot of good choice for kids and adults I recommend trying them if you haven't!! read more

Timothy T.

5 years ago

5 star ez clap pogchamp. Ignore Mike S, that guy orders fake pokimane undies to sniff.

Leachim S.

203

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164

14 years ago

Plain and simple...... None better!

Pete U.

13 years ago

Sub par.

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