The Common Man Roadside

Unlike anything I've experienced before at a roadside rest stop... Endless choices, homemade, sweet…read moreand savory. Plenty of seating lots to choose from something to satisfy everyone. Reasonable prices as well. Delicious breakfast sandwiches!!!! Gluten free - vegetarian and vegan options available

Huge menu to choose from, they offered breakfast all day and even though it was 10am you can order…read morea Reuben sandwich and that's what I ordered. I was listed as homemade corn beef so I had to try it out. So the Reuben was tasty, the corn beef was very flavorful. But it was really tough to buttery the slices of the corn beef. It was a combination of needing another 40 mins of cooking or they need to pay attention to how to slice across the grain on brisket meat,

Food court decor

Common Man Roadside At The Hooksett Welcome Centers

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Margie's Dream

4.3(212 reviews)

8.9 mi

This place has stood the test of time and for good reason...good food, service and prices with a…read moreserving of good old family hospitality. A ManchVegas gem & a great place to enjoy breakfast or lunch, so check them out and Enjoy!

Cozy little diner in Manchester. Very friendly staff, Clean, and nicely decorated. Our group of…read more5 had to share two booths, so maybe not great for larger groups, bit the booths were Clean and comfortable. I had a hamburger and fries. Unfortunately, the fries are frozen, but they weren't bad. The burger was large and cooked great! I really enjoyed it. Others in our group had the BLT and meatloaf. Everyone left with full stomachs and the prices were quite reasonable. Definitely would return.

Cute little diner with a hefty breakfast & lunch menu.

Poached eggs, italian hot sausage, home fries and rye toast

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Richard’s Diner

4.3(23 reviews)

37.0 mi

Food was great…read more Service was terrible. Showed up with 2 starving kids...took 20 minutes to get a coffee and 2 waters (they forgot) and took 45 minutes to get our meal after flagging down the waiter. Waiter blamed kitchen which is fine but last I checked, a waiter is responsible for his tables and he clearly forgot about us. Won't be going back!

I got a brisket and eggs (daily special) with hash browns as the side…read more Eggs (7/10): Not much to say here. Standard over easy eggs. Cooked well. Brisket (6.5/10): The brisket was actually decent. It had a nice texture and taste was ok. Hash Browns (3/10): The hash browns were the greasiest I've had. They were indeed crispy, but I felt disgusting afterwards. Also too salty. Toast (6/10): Toast was fine, but also too much butter. Meal was extremely greasy, buttery, and salty. Service was good, though. Prices were also reasonable.

Cornbeef dinner

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Brisket and eggs

Hole in One Diner

4.7(3 reviews)

38.7 mi

My only complaint was chicken was bribed in pickle juice...so chicken dish are a no go!read more

Love this hidden gem! Very friendly and helpful staff, attentive service, great food and reasonably…read morepriced...also gorgeous views...who could ask for more? By the way, if it says online that they're closed, please ignore that, its always saying that when they're open...if in doubt, call! Believe me, it's worth the effort

Stubby's Diner

4.4(36 reviews)

9.6 mi

Good local diner…read more When you think of a "diner" you usually think of a chain like Denny's or a greasy spoon. This place is closer to the greasy spoon that you know and love. They are cash only and the staff (Betsy and Dave) have quite the personality, filling the small dining area. There is no ATM if you are short on cash! It's fairly small, but it doesn't feel crowded. I had one of their 4-egg omelettes and we shared it between the two of us. It tasted good and was a lot better than I had expected. Prices are a little high when compared to the Airport Diner, but I'd rather fund my super-local diner rather than the Common Man. (Nothing against them though!) Hopefully I'm never short on cash when dining there, I don't want to become an unwilling employee, paying off my debt!

Delicious food. Good Portions. Amazing Service…read more It's a small restaurant, as expected of "Mom and Pop" diners, and it has a very friendly atmosphere. There were locals eating at the counter who knew each other's names as well as other travelers passing through. They are a Cash Only diner even though it says "accepts credit cards" on yelp. They have a sign on the door as you enter as well as a friendly reminder by the waitress. If ever we're passing through New Hampshire again, we will definitely stop by. Thank You

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Red Arrow Diner

3.9(778 reviews)

8.0 mi

While exploring Manchester, New Hampshire, I passed by the Red Arrow Diner and noticed that it was…read morecrowded, so I decided to come back another day. I am glad I did. I ordered the liver and onions with loaded mashed potatoes and a side salad, and everything was very good. The meal was flavorful, satisfying, and well-prepared. I also ordered the peanut butter chocolate cake, and that was delicious as well. The diner itself is small, but it has a nice, classic diner feel. The service was decent, friendly, and welcoming. Overall, I enjoyed my meal and had a good experience. I would recommend Red Arrow Diner to anyone looking for a solid, comforting meal while in Manchester.

I ordered the chicken ranch roll up and the coconut cream pie. The roll up was ok it wasn't too…read morespectacular or memorable but the hash browns were good - crunchy and salty. The coconut cream pie had an overwhelming amount of whip cream but I did enjoy the filling. The interior is very 50s diner vibes - they have lots of photos of celebs and politicians inside their diner. Service was quick we sat at the bar.

Brownie and Reese's

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Northwood Diner

3.8(69 reviews)

13.9 mi

We walked into this old style diner and the people are so nice. We were welcomed right away and we…read moreordered up the eggs. Benedict. I don't think we chose the right item as the sauce was broken. The eggs undercooked and The ham hard and not tasty. The the English muffin wasn't toasted or grilled. It seemed to be uncooked. I love supporting local diners and the people and we tipped heavily but I just wouldn't go back cuz the food which is the main draw of a diner wasn't up to par. They really should clean the place from top to bottom as well and as much as I hate to say it, we would pass.

Small town diners are something I truly miss, so when I was in New Hampshire visiting family I…read morejumped at the offer to grab some breakfast at the Northwood Diner. I arrived at Logan on a Thursday morning and my family picked me up and brought me here around 8AM. It was the Fourth of July so it was pretty busy at the diner but the staff were very kind, very quick at providing drinks, and gave us time to look over the menu and place our order. This was my first time eating here so when I saw Country Fried steak on the menu I knew I needed to give it a try. The plate was practically on fire when it was served so after giving it 30 seconds I couldn't help but dig in and I absolutely loved this meal. The country fried steak tasted exactly how I thought a small town country fried steak would taste and the same goes for the toast, potatoes, and eggs I had on the side. Was it the absolute best I've ever eaten? No, but sometimes all you want is exactly what they give you and that's exactly what the case was here. On top of the food being good, this place was decorated in Northwood history while the front end sold bread and baked goods that were made locally, what else could you ask for? Overall, a big thumbs up for the Northwood Diner. The friendly staff, tasty food, and small town charm this diner offers is everything I sometimes miss about living in New England.

Irish Benedict

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"Diner Breakfast" 3 eggs over easy, bacon, sausage patties, ham, home fries, and cinnamon raisin toast.

The Grazing Room

4.2(41 reviews)

18.6 mi

Always an amazing upscale experience. This is a go to when you want to treat yourself. Amazing…read moreambiance, service, and food.

Visited this restaurant while in NH for the weekend. It was empty when we arrived but got busy…read morequickly. Our seats overlooked a beautiful garden area. Had a great server named Lucas. Polite and attentive. We started with biscuits which were so delicious. Only suggestion: please include 1/2 orders. 4 biscuits is a lot for 2 people especially because these biscuits were dense and deliciously filling. Also had green salad which was very fresh and perfectly dressed. Husband had short ribs which came w side dish of grits and broccolini. This was outstanding! Meat was amazingly tender. Grits nearly stole the show though as they were very flavorful. I had the halibut with side of papaya salad which was very satisfying. Felt light but very filling if that makes sense. We were too full for dessert. Very delicious food. Would give it 4.5 stars. It just seemed a bit pricey for the market but the food was very good.

Lobster Bisque

Fried sea bass

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$65 Ribeye

The Red Arrow Diner

3.1(205 reviews)

7.4 mi

First time eating at this diner and they did not disappointment! The food was awesome, my partner…read morehad the Dinah which was on two played and he ate everything, my fathers omelet was so delicious. The waitstaff was great and I just loved the vibe of the restaurant. Such a fun and enjoyable experience will be back... one tiny note though: on the menu it says to let staff know it was our first time which I did but nothing happened lol

I spent a few days up in New Hampshire visiting my parents and we ended up going to The Red Arrow…read moreDiner for lunch one day. I liked the look of the place from the outside and from the inside it had a nostalgic diner feel to it. This place was pretty dang packed when we came in so after maybe a 10-15 minute wait we were seated, served water, and given some menus to be faced with the difficult decision of picking out a meal. As a Canadian living in the states, anytime I see "poutine" on the menu I immediately question what is about to be served to me, but I took a chance and ordered the poutine with chicken fingers on top of it. The food didn't take very long to come out and I was fairly impressed when it was put down in front of me. The gravy looked to be right, the cheese curds were there, the fries were there, and guess what? so were the chicken strips. The meal itself was pretty solid, although the gravy tasted like non poutine gravy, otherwise I enjoyed the meal. The fries were solid and the chicken strips were what you would expect from a diner. I probably would have been a bigger fan if the menu didn't feature something called the "trump towers" since I like to keep sexual predators away from my wife and food, but hey, what are you gonna do? Overall, The Red Arrow Diner fed us and we left with full stomachs. My parents love this place and will keep on coming back for more, and I'll probably end up here again in the future with them and give it another shot.

Check out the hand-written notes on the wall when you come in. A lot of folks adore this place:I can see why!

Pork pie and eggs breakfast with rye toast and hasbrowns

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Hair in my milkshake.

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Christian L.

Elite 21

871

1999

4756

5 years ago

Holy smokes this place is awful! Terrible, actually. First let's get this out of the way: New Hampshire was once known for no tax. Today however, The Common Man, as well as convenience stores that are inside this tiny strip-mall; charge NH TAX on products that are 'from local producers'. Usually I would find that okay, but not in this place and not in Nh and not if it is NOT MARKED inside stores.. To me, it seemed like this strip-mall was just will and nill; making up its own price-gouging system! The strip-mall staff here had the most careless, lackadaisical mask NON-enforcement! There were maskless drunkards arguing obscenely with their frightened women over, yes: ONION RINGS, in the public eating area. Only in Nh... folks COUGHING all over the place - in bathrooms, on counters.. Items were expensive, with additional TAX (in a supposedly TAX- free state) and these stores sold NOTHING I could not buy elsewhere. High TAX. No MASKS. Rude PLACE. What did I buy at this strip-mall? Nothing. #YankeesUniverse #BronxBombers Rebel Review: 2 read more

Lily W.

2 years ago

This week was my third time stopping in and the third time I had excellent food and service. I always get the veggie burger or a wrap plus a bag of your homemade potato chips to take home. The only thing I don't like are your fries; I'm not sure what that type of fries are called but they're not my favorite (but no big deal I just won't order them again with my burger or sandwich). read more

Justin C.

5 years ago

The ham and cheese breakfast sandwich is not what I expected. It's a prepackaged cold sandwich. Coffee is ok. A little bit on the weak wide. Nice service at the drive thru. read more

Patriot P.

726

13955

2 days ago

Thursday August 26th, 2026. Penguin was here. Here at the Rest stop . Used the restrooms. Gas Station and eatery and convience store read more

Jed C.

2 years ago

I boycott all common man places!!!!!Zzzzzzxxxxxzx fyi jjugf g k jug fghgd do j hug gfgg him jjugh

T Z.

9 years ago

No silverware had to eat with my hands.

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