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    Wayfarer Coffee Roasters

    4.5 (154 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Meg C.

    This is a very cute coffee shop in Laconia flanked by build ins, tin ceiling tile, and local art. Charming ambiance, but thought it was ridiculous to wait 25 mins for an iced coffee. Just plain iced coffee with cream. I understand other espresso or speciality drinks can take some time, but think they could improve their ops by streamlining fast and easy drinks into their own queue, instead of bottlenecking everything into one, especially given they had 3-4 ppl working behind the counter. The coffee itself was alright, but nothing special. Would not come here if you are in a rush.

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    Dillon T.

    This place is so awesome. They also have a location right up the road in Lakeport that's equally cool. Every time I'm in Laconia I make a point to stop in. I habitually get their whole bean coffee. I'm a coffee snob and to me their's is some of the best in the state. Today I got a breakfast sandie with jalapeños and hot sauce which hit the spot. They also have small waffles with different toppings which is unique, and other items like energy bites and such. I'm pretty sure the Lakeport spot does sandwiches and I've gotten a great scone from there as well. I love the vibe in both places. You gotta check em out!

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    Jazzlyn S.

    Lovely local coffee shop with a full market and fresh beans roasted in house! Great space with lots of character located in downtown Laconia.

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    Nicholas W.

    I will preface this review by saying this comes from somewhat of a coffee snob...(If I was your typical, not-so-picky coffee drinker OR if this was not a coffee roaster, this would have received a better review for sure.) I will start off with the good... I had a cinnamon sugar waffle and it was delicious. It is no wonder people rave about them. Also, the quality of the coffee is very good. Wayfarer has a good name in the coffee industry for a good reason. They do a great job roasting. There is also a great atmosphere at this shop. Good seating and well cared for eating area. Now the reason for the 3 stars... As good as the quality of the beans are, the baristas do not quite meet the same level of excellence. I understand that there can sometimes be newer baristas behind the counter, and one visit may not be indicative of an overall subpar bar service, but this was my 3rd time coming here, and the experience has been the same each time. First, when I approached the cashier, I had asked (all three times) what their offerings were for a pour over, and the answer each time was "light or medium/dark roast." There seemed to be little knowledge about what was being offered. I asked what origin of the beans were and only once out of the three times was I given a definitive answer. Most specialty coffee shops will know the offerings and what to expect (taste-wise) with each option. Second, I ordered a cortado, and the milk was over steamed and did not have that silky texture that cortado's are known for. (See pic) I know I will sound picky to many, but this is to genuinely help management ensure that the service is up to par with the level of excellence that Wayfarer is known for in their roasting. The girls behind the counter were kind and accommodating, but seemed under-trained. I would never hold a Starbucks or small town cafe to these standards, but since Wayfarer is a specialty coffee company, my review stands at 3 stars.

    John S.

    Such and great place to stop for a very nice Coffee. I will certainly stop by again when I am in the area. It looks like the Locals agree by the number of people who were enjoying the same.

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    Aba H.

    Laid out as a "cool" place for modern young hipsters of downtown Laconia NH, whose enterprising acumen incorporates clothing, mugs, and a stand-alone fridge with off-brand drinks for sale. You line up at the counter to order, like in other coffee chains. My wife ordered a nuts and berries oatmeal and I ordered two scrambled eggs with cheese, served inside of a smallish brioche roll (yes, an egg and cheese sandwich). The music sounded like a high school battle of the garage bands. We found a small table and after a 5-10 minute wait, the counter attendant brought our breakfast orders, the coffees first. It has high ceilings, is kept clean (including bathroom), and maintains millennial charm. On leaving, we were glad we didn't stuff ourselves with what felt like the breakfast version of nouveau cuisine. Although their selection was modest, it was sufficient for us that early morning.

    Rob H.

    This place is an absolute gem in downtown Laconia, definitely did not expect to find a coffee shop here that looks like is should be located in Nyc or Seattle. The moment you enter your hit with the intoxicating smell of fresh roasted beans and their home made waffles. It's quaint and comfortable inside and a perfect place to sit and unwind while sipping some truly amazing coffee. I kind of wish I was in college so I could have an excuse to come here and study. My go to was the chemex pour and was perfect every tine. You can definitely tell they hold quality to a high standard here. To make this place even better the collaborated with one of my all time favorite distilleries to make a bourbon barrel aged coffee...... amazing

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    Danvers H.

    The sandwich was tasty with thick, flavorful bacon. But the star of the show was definitely the maple bacon waffle -hot and kind of crispy on the outside, chewy deliciousness on the inside, with an amazing maple cream & crumbled bacon. Clearly worthy to be one of my HALL OF FAME eats. Two thumbs waaaay up!

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    nice little coffee spot. Good breakfast sandwiches and friendly staff. Wayfarer always has a pretty good line that moves along nicely.

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    So glad we choose this place to try for our breakfast!! It was delicious and very friendly staff.

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    Great local family business. Wonderful coffee. It is a must stop for true coffee lovers. Plus…read morethey are huge DMB fans.

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    "Your breath is sweet Your eyes are like two jewels in the…read moresky Your back is straight, your hair is smooth On the pillow where you lie One more cup of coffee for the road One more cup of coffee before I go" (Bob Dylan) Some of my friends gifted me with a basket of Maine goodies after we all served on a charity committee for a few years. In the basket was a 12-ounce bag of ground coffee from Maine's Katahdin Coffee Company. After a few cups, I realized I was drinking some of the very best coffee I ever had in my long coffee drinking life. It had been a very long time since we used ground coffee, because we converted to K Cups years ago (don't hassle me about the environment because we empty out and recycle all those plastic pods). We used one of those "make your own K Cup" plastic/mesh baskets that was banished to a kitchen cabinet for many years, scooped in a few spoonfuls of Katahdin and brewed it in our K Cup machine. My Katahdin coffee was a Medium/Dark variety known as "Baxter Blend". The flavor ran rings around everything else we have in the house. Yes, it was a zillion times better than what I normally drink. Katahdin is sold in quite a few Maine grocery stores and through their website. The website has offerings in 10-ounce, 12-ounce, and 2-lb bags, with choices of ground or whole bean across a few different flavors including Breakfast Blend, Breakfast Blend Decaf, Baxter Blend, French Roast, Maine Whoopie Pie, Hazelnut and Maine Blueberry Pie. Yes, we will be sending out a mail order as soon as we use up every last ground of coffee in that 12-ounce bag.

    best full flavored medium roast coffee I've found. worth going to trouble of grinding beans and…read morekeeping them in cool cellar.

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