Soda Shoppe

The service is great, most of the food is pretty meh but the cheesy hash browns are to die for. The…read morebiggest issue is the stores cleanliness. The last time I went here the food was great but there were flies all over the window and dead flies on the windowsill.

We had solid food and great service on a Monday in Spring a little bit before they closed…read more Only downside was no poached eggs available so late in the day so my girlfriend opted for the chicken Caesar salad rather than the Eggs Benny...seems reasonable later in the day. Very pleased overall. Probably a 4.25/5 but rounding up for the waitress that was really working her butt off! Much appreciated!

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Lobster bennie

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Lobster Benny & Potato Casserole

Union Diner

4.3(132 reviews)

2.5 mi

I rarely leave anything less than a 5-star review, but I am being generous to give Union diner a…read more3-star review today, unfortunately. I don't know if our server was new, or if they were understaffed. I also don't know if the cook was new. At the end, I will tell you why I won't eat there again. Let's start with after we were seated it took a good 5 minutes or more before our server showed up. We almost left, but we had gone to El Tequila first only to learn that they are out of business. Darn! (We loved El Tequila! Tell me if you know, if they left the area or what). I should have known not to eat my food when the server thought I had ordered coke though I ordered lemonade! I have never had anyone ever confuse those! I ordered a Mexican omelet and hash browns (because I was really in the mood for Mexican food)! The omelet was good, but there was no seasoning in the ground beef, certainly not taco meat by any stretch of the imagination! I used all my sour cream (which had a lot of water in the container--does sour cream spoil?). And I used all my salsa. It was the only way I could even get an inkling of Mexican flavor. The hash browns were dripping with oil, so I onky had a couple bites of them. Sad! I drank about half my lemonade and asked for a To Go cup, but that never showed up. I waited as long as I could because the cramping started and I told my daughter, "We gotta get home." (I had the runs!) So, no, we won't be going back to Union diner again. Later I remembered this happened to me once before after eating there, but I had blamed it on the eggs. I think now, it must be the oil they use or something.

Cute little place that we stopped at on our road trip. Service was great, really nice staff, and…read morethe food came out SUPER fast. Thanks for having us!

His eggs over med, crispy bacon, hash browns English muffin, coffee. My poached egg, raisin toast, hash browns, fruit, coffee.

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Blueberry stuffed French toast

Margaret's Kitchen

4.4(76 reviews)

2.9 mi

We went in for late breakfast and we're promptly seated. They have a Serve Yourself coffee bar. I…read morewas a little put off by the perma-stained coffee cup interiors and after looking through a couple of them I found one that was not stained. Probably not an issue but I'm a freak about that stuff. They make their own corned beef hash which was pretty good ( though mine is much better!). Their bread selection is also pretty good in that it's all hand sliced thick. However, on that note they did not have Rye bread- which is my go-to bread. Overall a good breakfast though not a great breakfast. I was happy we stopped in as we were all hungry.

A small, unassuming establishment greets prospective diners. The atmosphere initially seems like a…read morelax diner (pick up a mug and dispense yourself some coffee), though more modern and better put together (no bright 60s era red booths). Service on a Saturday noon seemed casual - no wait, got pointed towards a "high two-top" (waitress' words). I ordered some hot coffee and, more importantly, the chicken & waffles ($20). Now, this price point might seem more appropriate for Downtown Portsmouth or Boston, but it exists for a reason. Not only do you get a large portion of fried chicken, waffles, and syrup, its adorned with poached eggs and hollandaise sauce. Effectively, you're getting chicken & waffle eggs benedict. One would need quite the large appetite or have skipped another meal to finish it all.

Hash N Eggs

Mac N Cheese Side

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Heritage Farm Pancake House

4.4(162 reviews)

4.2 mi

Amazing food and lovely folks. Just an amazing place. If I ever go to NH again, I will definitely…read morevisit again.

Sigh...living in NH, I really wanted this place to be good and was excited to try it out when I…read morepassed the sign on Rt3. I gave it 2 stars (and not 1) for the idea and attempt. Alas, the food is not good and pretty expensive for what you get. $20 for 2 pancakes, 2 eggs, and 2 strips of bacon and 1 coffee. Toast is an extra $5.50 and another $5.50 for home fries. It all came up cold. Best part of the meal was the potato's...seasoned well and were tastey. I cannot in good faith recommend this place due to quality of food and the price. I wish it were better as the atmosphere and farm are pretty cool.

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Lakehouse Grille

3.7(241 reviews)

8.9 mi

Nice place, very friendly staff. The meal wasn't so pleasing. I had the scallops. When I saw it…read morecame over farrow instead of risotto I had high hopes but those hopes were met with disappointment. The scallops were tiny, tough and over done and very salty. Very. Based on that meal alone, I would be very hesitant to go back, or recommend it to a friend.

My first time back since they changed the menu. Prior visits were always good but I was looking…read moreforward to checking out the new menu. This is a lovely restaurant that sits alongside Meredith Bay on Lake Winnipesaukee. There are a number of seating choices including bar, high top and conventional tables, many with views of the lake. This time of the year, the views of the snow-covered frozen lake are gorgeous. I wish I could say the same thing about our dinner, which frankly was a disappointment. The menu includes a good variety of starters, appetizers, salads, handhelds, and entrees. Two of us ordered the Flat Iron Steak. I realize this is usually a chewier cut of meat, but this was so tough it was inedible. Our server and the manager both could not have been nicer in terms of how they handled this as I returned mine and was quickly brought a different dinner- a French Dip sandwich. This was tasty but there was more bread than roast beef. The other person chose to keep her flat iron streak, but I could tell it was very difficult to cut and chew. Another ordered the Chicken Milanese Salad which included arugula, peppers, roasted tomatoes and olives in a balsamic dressing. The Parmesan crusted pan fried chicken came over-done but that meal was well-liked. The service and the ambiance were stellar.

Chicken Milanese

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Inner space

George's Diner

4.1(195 reviews)

9.2 mi

Still Fabulous!! Went for the prime rib special Saturday night. It was exceptionally delicious!…read more The quality of the meat is tremendous. Salad, rolls, prime rib (ordered rare and prepared properly) mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans for $20! Can't beat it. Friendly, welcoming and fast service. Shout out to Jess our server! What a gem! Thank you!

At Georges Diner they do everything right. Its got charm, the food is fresh and delicious, and the…read moreservers( thank you, Jess!) are always friendly and bring you your food, hot and fast. Nice extensive menu. Fair prices. I hope they never change. I honestly think it is one of the best places I have ever been to. Great place, good prices, great service. Hard to beat that.

State record lake trout mounted in wall

Chicken tenders with honey mustard

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Sunshine and Pa's

4.0(120 reviews)

9.2 mi

Great service and good food. Everything I had was very good - I had the Southern Breakfast. My…read morewaitress was very pleasant and provided wonderful service.

Stopped in here 2 days in a row during Bike Week. It's like stepping into a time warp, and looks…read morelike nothing's been updated since the day it opened. It has its charm, but they could really use some fresh paint and some updating, and if they redid the booths, they could certainly fit in way more tables and you'd think make more money. The first day, my omelette was OK, though I have to say I prefer George's Diner next door. But the coffee was hot and the coffee cake muffin that was grilled was phenomenal! We came back the next day because of that muffin. Our second experience was not good at all, and the reason we did not go back again, despite being there for 13 days. Service was absolutely horrible! When we walked in, there were few tables seated. We ordered sunny side up eggs with potatoes (fruit for me) and a coffee cake muffin. It took 25 minutes to get it, and made us late for work. They do not turn over tables quickly here. It's a diner folks, and if you can't get eggs out quickly, how do you make money? It's back to George's for us. I have to say this really pissed us off. They tried to say it was a full restaurant, but when we came in, it was not. We ordered something very simple. My dining partner tips 20 bucks on breakfast, and had done so the day before, so though a different server, you think she'd be aware he's a very good tipper and it's a good idea to take care of him. Of 13 days there, we ate next-door at George's 11. The coffee cake muffin here is good, but when you're on a time crunch and have somewhere to be, choose somewhere else.

Decor

Brisket Benedict

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Hot coffee

Laconia Local Eatery

4.3(222 reviews)

0.2 mi

•$$$

We were in the area and decided to stop by based on their great Yelp reviews. We found parking…read moreright in front of the restaurant and were greeted as soon as we walked in by their friendly hostess. We were lucky to arrive without a reservation when we did because it quickly filled up with customers. The place is somewhat small and has an open kitchen concept. Outdoor seating is also available when weather permits. Please note that due to its size, they have only one unisex bathroom available. We started with the Gouda Tot Clam Dip. The picture posted on their website shows six potato tots, yet our serving came with four. It was pleasant and tasty. For my main course, I ordered the Peach Glazed Pork. The dish had a nice presentation. I found the pork to be drier than I would have expected, but it was still edible. I guess I had higher expectations. Despite a few minor disappointments, this is a charming local restaurant that is worth a visit, especially if you're in the area.

Excellent food and drinks in a quaint location with easy off-street parking. Service was attentive…read more My wife and I split several appetizers and a salad and enjoyed excellent drinks. Prices were on the higher end but not unreasonable given the quality of food. Our primary disappointment (and the only reason for deducting a star from the rating) was the limited availability of menu items. Two of the items we ordered became unavailable after placing the order, and 2-3 other items we would have ordered in replacement were also not available. One probably needs to dine on the earlier side if wanting to access the full menu.

Arctic char

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Beignets

Greenside Restaurant

3.9(48 reviews)

5.7 mi

Saturday night. The place was not crowded, even on bike weekend…read more The service was good. The wine list was average. Nothing outstanding. The food was a disappointment. My husband's filet mignon lacked flavor. The mashed potatoes were gummy and translucent. They should not have been served. My salmon special came out with the wrong sides, not once, but twice. They tried to give me those disgusting mashed potatoes and green beans, when the specials page said pilaf and asparagus. When I finally got the rice pilaf, it lacked seasoning. The asparagus were blackened. After being sent back twice, the salmon was warm, not hot. The pub food may be good. If you're looking for a burger and a beer, that meal might be enjoyed with a view of the golf course. Sorry Greenside, we're not coming back.

We stopped in for Sunday morning breakfast. We got seated at a table and we're given water only…read more Never saw a waitress again for about 15 minutes. No menus or even the look of we'll be right there. We finally left knowing that service was obviously going to be horrible.

Dried out garnish and almost raw carrots. The garnish doesn't reflect well in this picture. It was all dried out and gross.

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J & J's Yolk & Co

4.3(71 reviews)

5.7 mi

From the min you walk in you feel like family. I sat at the bar top where I was instantly greeted…read moreby my server who was super nice and attentive even with it being a busy Thursday morning not to mention it was bike week. I am a big Benny fan so I decided to try their steak tip Benny and let me tell you it was amazing, the flavor was incredible, and cooked perfect from the steak to the poached egg(most places over cook it) compliments to the chef! The ladies working were killing it great job. I myself work in the service industry and I commend hard work and you girls rocked it! I'm sorry to my server where I do not remember your name but I will definitely be back with my family and tell others. Thank you for all you do ladies does not go unnoticed!

Small town breakfast place. Only had the pancakes and real maple syrup. Hot and fluffy cakes…read more Delightful waitress. I'd return if I lived here.

Coffee and Lemonade

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Cam R.

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16 years ago

The Soda Shop is easily the best place for breakfast in Laconia, maybe even all of the Lakes Region- Amazing Omelettes and Silver Dollar Pancakes, don't forget the extra whipped butter! Friendly service staff and a long standing tradition of excellence and tremendous value for money. A local favourite! read more

John B.

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6

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12 years ago

A good ole neighborhood restaurant. Don't expect anything too fancy, but expect good food at a great price. Attitude of the wait staff all depends on who you get. Becky rocks! It's certainly a place that has its regulars. read more

Tony F.

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7

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4 years ago

Dirty, dirty, dirty. Food so, so. Better places in Laconia.

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