Location: Peterborough
Top Restaurants in Peterborough
Top Things to do in Peterborough
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Peterborough is a town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 6,284 at the 2010 census. The central settlement in town, with 3,103 people at the 2010 census, is defined as the Peterborough census-designated place (CDP) and is located along the Contoocook River at the junction of U.S. Route 202 and New Hampshire Route 101. The community is 38 miles (61 km) west of Manchester and 72 miles (116 km) northwest of Boston.
Things to do in Peterborough
1. Nature's Green Grocer Market & Cafe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By Joanne P - Bowral, Australia
Apart from the wonderful food choices this is also a great shop with produce and kitchen supplies etc. However the lunch offerings were so good. Super fresh salads, homemade style soups, wraps, juices and so much more. Great value and delicious nourishing food. Excellent espresso coffee as well.
2. Bantam Grill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 143 reviews
Reviewed By v0yageur22 - Killingworth, CT
We were excited to eat here but found the food to be hit and miss: some things were terrific and we actually had to send one dish back. For appetizers, the Flounder Frito was excellent but the Quattro Formaggio Crab Dip was plain, boring and none us could actually taste the crab (two of us thought maybe we could taste something remotely "fishy"). Dinners were good and bad: on the plus side the Chili-Sumac Crusted Salmon was perfect--I could eat it every day for the rest of my life--it was fabulous. The Pan-Seared Rainbow Trout was really good, too. The Smoky Chicken and Bacon Carbonara was good, but certainly nothing great--we've had better similar dishes in many other places. And lastly, the Shrimp Puttanesca was just boring, underseasoned and flavorless--after a few bites we sent it back, uneaten. So there you have it--if you are lucky enough to pick a dish that appeals to you, you will have an amazingly wonderful meal, if not you may be bored and disappointed.
3. Bagel Mill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By Marion C
Met with friends for coffee and bagel only so I can't attest to other food items. The coffee is very good and the bagel was excellent. My friends had different bagels and they said they were perfect. Good servers and very clean place to eat
Very good prices
4. Vicuna Chocolate Factory & Cafe
Overall Ratings
5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By maggiezpa - Pottstown, Pennsylvania
Stopped in and found some delicious dark chocolate selections. She provided a paper that gave a description each chocolate. My daughter in law had a hot chocolate which was decadent and rich. Her brownies and chocolate chunk cookies were really good as well.
Her display counter was small and when another customer was at the counter you couldn't see any of her items and there was no menu. But her chocolate speaks for itself.
5. Harlow's Pub
Overall Ratings
4 based on 264 reviews
Please check out our website for full details about our pub, up to date menus & a full live music schedule.
Reviewed By PetePope1 - New Orleans, Louisiana
In this small New Hampshire town there are a few places to get something to eat, Harlow's is one of the best. Cooked to order 8oz burgers was my and two others in my party, each was made to spec, they all came out at the same time, even though the temps were mid-rare to well down. Served with chips instead of fries. Good quality beef though was used. Delicious.
6. Dunkin' Donuts
Overall Ratings
4 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By janpack13 - Greenfield, New Hampshire
How can you put a Dunkin' Donuts in an old bank that still has the drive thru window set up...and not make it a drive thru??!! Parking is very limited - and it's not very traffic-friendly with only the one enter/exit access. Of course, the staff is great as is the coffee...
7. Parker House Coffee
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By Sarah D - Sterling, Connecticut
Stopped here for lunch and found a hidden gem!!! The owner roast all his own coffee and has recently expanded his business to include a café where you can purchase the freshest and tastiest sandwiches and pastries! To finish a perfect meal you can enjoy one of their amazing coffees! The café is housed in an old mill and the seating area has high ceilings, lots of windows, ample natural light, and tons of space. The vibe is one of relaxation tinged with a bit of historic charm. With free WIFI it is a great place to work on homework, job related projects or just spend an afternoon getting in some R&R. There is a huge deck that overlooks the falls that use to power the mill. The outdoor seating is the crown jewel in a gem of a place. The owner is on premises daily with an awesome staff that consist of his Mom! Very family friendly-kids are welcomed with a book shelf full of toys. This place will soon be the hotspot of Peterborough and the surrounding area! The prices are very reasonable, the food excellent and the coffee outstanding. I look forward to my next trip in this area-I will be bringing a book and spending some time soaking up the atmosphere, delicious food and outstanding coffee.
8. Pearl Restaurant & Oyster Bar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 133 reviews
Reviewed By 61Highway - Hudson, New York
Inventive, delicious food every time. Comfy, tasteful decor. Nice staff. We went here several times about 4 years ago, and returned this year. The food is so good. Flavor and ingredient combinations are inventive but never pretentious. All hits, no misses. Whoever manages this place and runs the kitchen are excellent and consistent. And the staff is professional and friendly. Pricing is fair - not low or high - considering quality of ingredients and preparation. This is the kind of restaurant I most enjoy.
9. Dunkin' Donuts
Overall Ratings
4 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By Rick F - Peterborough, New Hampshire, United States
Hey, they all have the same stuff. This store has a great team. They are friendly and, most importantly, tey handle te huge surges. And they never, ever screw up an order.
10. Charlie's Olde Tyme Creamery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By Jgryder - Jaffrey, nh
Small stand near Peterborough NH, They sell local ice cream and awesome smoked pork and hotdogs, even a green shake and a few other things. Parking is limited and can get crowded. The owner if there might come out and chat with you about ice cream and what not. it has a few tables and several adirondack chairs big and small ones for the little kids. there is a porta potty close by for bathrooms and its on a highway so some noisy traffic but in the evenings after rushhour it can be very nice.
