Pancakes and eggs and sausage, oh my! If you are a diner-chasing fiend who simply must go to THE…read morelocal breakfast spot that probably claims to have America's greatest insert sweet treat here and also has many random knick knacks and silly little doo-dads decorating the space, look no further. Four Aces Diner is THE diner in the White River Junction/Hanover/Lebanon area. The food is excellent but the kind patient souls who run a million miles an hour to keep the place afloat, with smiles on their faces no less, are irreplaceable. It can be packed, but it's worth the wait! Please do yourself a favor and sip a cup of Joe at Four Aces where you will undoubtedly spot a quirky little toy staring back

Liver, onions & bacon stole my heart today but corn beef hash was delicious too. Great service and…read morecute ambiance. Second time here. Next time a Ruben or Chicken & Waffles.

In the area visiting family and they took us to Redcan for dinner. It was one of the best meals…read moreI've had recently and that's saying something. Started with the Butter Board plus homemade chips with onion dip and I had a steak that was fantastic. Hard to describe what it came with other than the Bernaise sauce but I ate every dang bite of this perfectly mid-rare filet. Couple others got the salmon which looked perfectly cooked and the service was absolutely great. Super friendly and just the right amount of attentiveness.

Mixed great and good food, in a very pleasant ambiance, at really high prices…read more The oysters were wonderful, not only perfect flavor and presentation but almost no grit and fully detached from their shells. I go on about that because it's rare. The crudo was very good; the lobster salad interesting but not that lobster-ry. And for a very light supper -- 12 oysters, 2 apps, a bread plate, a beer, a seltzer, and a coffee, $85 each felt rich. Other goods for Redcan are 1) WRJ needs places like this, 2) the lighting is pleasant too, 3) the jazz on the speakers was lovely and though the place was almost full we could converse easily. Lastly 4) our server McKenna was great; helpful and friendly. So it's def a great addition to the White River Junction scene, as a splurge.

Talk about food! Well, I traveled with my friend (2 hours) to her medical appt. I was up early…read moreand no time for breakfast as we had to be on time. Check in was a long process. Finally, she gets called in for her 10:00 appt. Almost two hours later we were done and both starved. This place, "The Fort" was recommended to us by the greeters at the Dartmouth Hitchcock medical ctr. WOW! It was exactly what we wanted. GPS said we had arrived, but where the heck is it? I remembered that we were told you had to drive around the back. She was hesitant. Yup, that's a gas station...keep going. We landed. Walked in... It was like going to a back room of a place where illegal things take place, I guess we used the wrong door, lol! Upon entering the actual diner, you are greeted with a display case of muffins and donuts that are about the size of your head! Just around the corner are pies. We were immediately seated. The table next to ours was a man eating a HUGE breakfast! BISCUITS AND GRAVY! Oh my, that looked delicious! Yup, that's what I ordered! Two scrambled eggs sat atop of that. This plate was HUGE! Best I have ever had.... and I finished almost the entire plate. My friend had lunch. She kept remarking that she was eating a "real" hamburger!!!! It was cooked to perfection! Our only complaint was that our meals were not hot, which was odd because we waited an awfully long time for our food. BUT, it was well worth the wait! Service was good and ambience in my opinion was good too. On the inside, it reminded me of a log cabin. Overall great experience! Sadly, I couldn't leave without some of their enormous baked goods. ...Sigh... I am just so weak!"...

When we walked in to The Fort diner, they were playing Bocephus (Hank Williams, Jr.) , and now…read morethey're playing Patsy Cline and maybe that's at least half of the charm of this diner-hidden-inside-of-a-gas station, here. But first, when you drive in, you will never think there is a restaurant here! And once you walk in, you definitely think you misunderstood the term, "restaurant." But keep walking to the back and towards the right, and you'll find a door that opens up to a whole, charming, old-fashioned slice of historic Lebanon, NH country restaurant. You can get breakfast, lunch or dinner here, and breakfast is served all day. So, unless you are looking for 24-hour breakfast at Denny's, this is the most awesome homestyle diner to eat at up through 6:30pm-ish (it clears out by 7:45 i think). There is a lot of charm to be had, here, including friendly waitresses and cantankerously-charming cooks. And did I mention that I loved the vintage country music?! :) There is a narrow U-shaped counter here with a fair amount of counter seating. Our server was fast and friendly. We really enjoyed it when one of the cooks came out who has just the right amount of self-depricating humor if you dare to banter with him. The hot cakes and biscuits are cooked on a real cast-iron griddle, here, and you can taste that flavor and how good it is. The biscuits are like nothing I've seen: cast iron grilled corn meal and wheat maybe? Not sure. They look like hamburger buns but have the mouth feel of a nice, firm cornbread - though not as sweet. Our biscuit was overcooked but if I get back there, next time I'll ask for it toasted light. This biscuit did have a good and unique flavor. You might ask for your hot cakes cooked light, as well, because one of those came out dark. And we had to send back the first order of pancakes because one was dark on the outside but raw batter burst through. It we go back and get our dishes served less brown I will upgrade my rating because I was delighted with The Fort, otherwise. We got a double side of mashed potatoes and gravy as an appetizer and it was delicious! They have an almost-whipped but definitely substantial feel, yet also firm and so buttery. Very good! You can tell the cooks put a lot of work into this food and that comes across in the flavors. We ordered a breakfast called the Lumberjack and it was gigantic! Two eggs, 3 slices of fresh, crispy bacon, big sausage patties, 2 gigantic slices of rye toast and well-seasoned potatoes. There was a very subtle taste of garlic seasoning and I loved it! The bacon was my favorite: tasty - oversized and light in flavor - vs. some of the real country bacon I've tasted a few times around here. Their sweet tea is good. It tastes like the homemade version of what Country Time Lemonade was modeled after. Their two dessert cases definitely serve up some tasty treats: homemade muffins, cruellers, donuts, pies, oversized brownies and gigantic coconut squares (chocolate chips, concise slivers, Oreo cookies and tons of other sweet goodies layered in). You can order 3 different types of pie slices for the same price of a half of a pie. We ordered: 1. Coconut Custard: sweet, coconut throughout the custard, with even sweeter whipped cream 2. Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie: smooth and sweet peanut butter filling with a very present flavor of Hershey's syrup. This is good and tastes like flavors i haven't enjoyed for decades. You will not find this anywhere else. 3. Cherry Pie: perfectly tart, round and plump cherries with a sweet sauce. I love that the cherries aren't over-baked and drowning in a sea of sauce in half sizes. The pie crust is thick and buttery. Order to go items by 7:30pm at the latest. Or be seated by 6:30pm latest because when they close at 8pm, customers are leaving by 7:45pm.

I've been coming to this Hanover institution since the early 1980s…read more Food is fresh and good quality ingredients. Some classics have been on their menu for as long as I can remember, but there are always innovative new things as well. Portions are large. Servers are friendly. Desserts and other baked goods are incredible. It is the place to get the best custom-decorated birthday cakes and Thanksgiving pies (they made nearly 1000 pies last Thanksgiving - get your order in in advance). A carrot cake aficionado in our family who has tasted carrot cakes around the world ranks Lou's tied for number one. Prices aren't cheap, but rent in Hanover isn't cheap either, they take care of their employees, ingredients are of high-quality, and it is the kind of local business I like to support. For a hearty and healthy lunch, a bowl of their homemade chicken soup (available with or without noodles) hits the spot. For a delicious savory breakfast, Doc's omelette (corn beef hash and melted cheese is really good) as is the cowboy bowl. For a sweet breakfast (albeit more than I can handle), the glazed cruller French toast is a delicious menu staple. And their apple cider donuts, muffins and crullers are excellent. (The glazed apple cider donuts are my personal favorite). Real New Hampshire maple syrup is available for an upcharge and although I wish it were all they served, it is really the only way to go with their breakfasts. (Artificial pancake syrup is blasphemous in New Hampshire). Enjoy this Hanover institution!

Lou's is the best. It was the best when I went to school down the street, and it is still the best…read morenow. I've been at least 10x and it is always a treat. Not fancy - just comfortable and good. The setting is classic Hanover, and the staff are always super nice. Sure, you choose between the "house" syrup and real maple syrup, but all the usual breakfast staples are awesome here. I particularly enjoy the Lou's egg dishes, including their Benedict's. I had the 1st breakfast burrito of my life here back in the day 30 years ago. Love Lou's.

We made a special pilgrimage to King Arthur Baking Company's headquarters as part of our Vermont…read morevacation, and as longtime customers, we were genuinely excited to finally visit in person. The store did not disappoint -- it's a baker's paradise in every sense. Every possible ingredient, tool, pan, piece of equipment, and baking mix you could imagine is here, beautifully displayed and easy to browse. The space is bright, immaculate, and extremely well organized, with helpful staff ready to answer questions or point you toward something new. There's also a demonstration kitchen and a café, which adds even more to the experience. While their website is fantastic (and what we've relied on for years), the in‑person store is absolutely worth the trip. Whether you're an avid baker or looking for the perfect gift for someone who is, this is a destination worth driving for. We're so glad we finally made it -- and we'll be talking about this stop for a long time.

Beautiful shop and windows to peek at the baking area. The baking school looked nice, too!…read more The breakfast sandwich on "milk bread" was on what seemed like a regular hamburger bun, though, and the sandwich seemed pre-made, with the fried egg completely well done. The cappuccino was delicious, though, with pretty latte art. Sat in the outdoor area with umbrellas and flowers; much of the "campus" had logo decor for photos and such. Unfortunately, a language exchange group took up much of the shaded seating, though only a couple cups of coffee in front of ~15 folks (please, buy something and support the business if you're going to take up that much space)?! Worth a visit and especially on a sunny day. Bough a few items at the shop and felt better!

It's an unassuming location in a shopping plaza, but stepping inside, the atmosphere is all warm…read morelighting, soft music, industrial ceilings, and floor to ceiling windows. The service is friendly. Brandon was my server for the evening, and he did not miss a beat. He was very attentive and provided great advice on the menu. The bees knees cocktail was so balanced, and one of the best tasting ones compared to so many restaurants that make this overly lemony or too sweet with honey. When I was asked if I would like bread, I asked what, if anything, was special about it. Brandon says, welll the bread is good but the highlight is the chimichurri sauce. Immediately intrigued, I found the dipping sauce to be less chimichurri and more like a delicious salad dressing but it was strangely addictive to dip bread in. The flash grilled Caesar had a delicious homemade dressing and briny sardines, very good as well. For dinner, I ordered the char-grilled teres major steak, paired with malbec. The steak came covered with an au poivre sauce, cooked perfectly medium, and so juicy. This was complemented by roasted carrots, and potabello mushroom, onion, and potato hash. The potatoes were large, crispy cubes. There was nothing about this meal that was less than stellar. I highly recommend it with the malbec! For how amazing this restaurant is, I was surprised that the price wasn't goug-ey. I wouldn't hesitate to come here for a great night out.

Third meal at Thyme and it continues to impress. My fish dish was not as great as previous dishes,…read morebut everything else on the table was-steak cooked perfectly, French fries, pasta, desserts...we will continue to stop by on our trips to Hanover!

Food was really good. Super light and refreshing. Bread was warm and when perfect with hot coffee.read more

This was a great option for Sunday lunch in White River Junction. They have some outdoor seating…read moreavailable and allow leashed dogs on the patio. Overall, service was excellent. My wife and I enjoyed the red lentil soup and salad combination. They also have kebabs and several Turkish dishes if you prefer a heartier meal. The ambiance was nice inside the restaurant - but we dined outdoors. Free parking was easy to find in the nearby lot on Sunday around 12pm.

this was incredibly good! Clean, wonderful ambience, was excellent from the waitress staff. The…read moreone drawback was that the food tk too long to come out. It was close to 40 minutes after we ordered that breakfast came out. I think if the waitresses ran the it would be all taken care of. They were excellent. We will definitely be going back.

Yesterday , an early Sunday breakfast was consumed at Denny's . I took notice to the establishment…read morethat it was clean and quiet as I was escorted to the table by the very friendly and accommodating server , Anne I enjoyed the delicious healthy meal that was prepared in record time Definitely a place to revisit time after time .

Oooooooh Came to…read moreElixir before seeing Sweeney Todd at the Northern Stage and both venues made for a fun and wonderful evening. We have been to Elixir several times before and each time, the superb service, great ambiance and delicious food have been noted. Elixir is one amazing place in White River Junction We started by ordering two Caipirinhas, this being one of the very few places that serves Cachaça and its repertoire of cocktails. Then we went to devour the delicious Artichoke dip and lastly, their main courses, both of us had their evening sea bass special that kept us licking our fingers afterwards. Washed it down with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc. Service was flawless.... We were able to leave with plenty of time to make the play and even do a little digestif walk. A superb place for dinner.

There's so much to love about Elixir.. the staff, convenience to WRJ venues, the food variety &…read morepresentation. They are a GOOD restaurant. The food just didn't have much flavor. Sure we probably could have added salt and/or sauces to get it there, but five dishes shouldn't need that. We will go again because I want them to succeed, but tentatively and will order selectively..

The standout here was the friendly service. Our server was highly attentive, super-friendly, and…read morevery helpful. The breakfast fare was standard, and well prepared, but I found the potatoes to be over-salted, and the food seemed to have cooled off a bit by the time it got to to our table. Not ideal, but it was pretty busy, so I could understand. The space is open and airy. There was plenty of room, and I liked the open feel. With a lot of people there, it can get a bit loud. A solid breakfast choice, but not first on my list in the area.

It does live up to the name: there is, in fact, taste! And a lot of fun as well. The options are…read morewhimsically delicious, with all sorts of extremely decadent French toasts and pancakes and eggs. They have fun items I've never seen before, like quinoa hash browns and kale pesto, but also standard fare, like buttermilk pancakes and breakfast burritos. There's certainly something for everyone here.