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    The Fort

    3.3 (154 reviews)
    ModerateDiners
    Open 6:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Hash Benedict +
    Bob P.

    Need lunch or breakfast in this part of New Hampshire - definitely swing by this place. It is surprisingly hard to find (behind a truck filling station) but worth it. Super basic food, but very well prepared, fast service and great prices.

    Billie M.

    Order the Cruller French Toast and your taste buds will thank you! So amazing!! It is very sweet so I was thankful my friend was willing to split this and an omelet with me. We did have some issues with ordering the omelet and had to send it back a few times. Our final product the eggs were too 'fluffy' (aka too much water added). Our server was very friendly and helpful.

    Background - Crispy bacon and grilled raspberry muffin; foreground - eggs, potatoes, cinnamon toast and sausage (hidden).  All delicious
    Mike K.

    An enjoyable locally owned eatery that is frequented by locals and truckers alike. The restaurant is located inside the convenience store at Irving Gas. Don't let that deter you from eating here. We enjoyed breakfast twice. You should arrive early enough to order the muffin (grilled is best) of your choice. Bacon was crispy and plentiful. Friendly service. The formal name of the restaurant is The Fort at Exit 18. Our server was unable to tell us how the place received its name. The

    Jae P.

    This is a good spot for breakfast/brunch in the area. It might be difficult to find at first since it is located inside the convenience store. The vibes are welcoming and there is a good variety of options on the menu. Food is what you'd expect from a diner, and though service can get a bit slow when it is busy, the staff are super friendly.

    French toast part of lumberjack special

    Stopped at The Fort for brunch on the way home from VT. The wait time was reasonable considering they were packed (we opted for counter service). Staff was very friendly but our meals were delayed- some others clearly made it out of the kitchen ahead of us. Food was warm but acceptable. My omelette was super stuffed and my wife's lumberjack special was done just right. Plenty of food! Typically your local dinner and we'll be back again!

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    Tasty food for a good price. Typical diner faire on the menu - just what I needed. It does say outside 24 hours, but that seems outdated.

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    Yummy. Great service considering how many people they had to serve who had come up for the eclipse!

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    Standard truck driver diner with solid breakfast food. Great pastries. Just delightful service.

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