Christa W
We had never been here before, but decided to give it a try it due to more popular restaurants in the area having long wait times. The counter staff was friendly. The prices are very expensive, we ordered a stack of 3 pancakes($15), breakfast sandwich, smoothie, and home fries – total was $45. There was not much atmosphere to this place other than the beautiful mountain views from outside of the restaurant. We had to seat ourselves and clean up after ourselves. Service was very slow. When we were first served one of our meals was incorrect, but quickly fixed. None of our food came out at the same time. My boyfriend and I had to take turns watching one another eat and then wait for the rest of our food to come out. The food was tasty, i’ll give them that. But honestly, I wouldn’t come back here. It was weird – there’s not many other words to describe this place. Waiting in the long line at Polly’s Pancake Parlor up the street would’ve been much more worthwhile.
… moreBrian Messina
Skication in the area and stopped in for sandwiches. One of many sandwich shops recommended by our hosts at the Franconia Inn.
The staff are very friendly and the restaurant is clean and organized.
Plenty of choices. We had the Tuscan chicken and Reuben sandwiches. Plenty of food for the price. Good amount of the sides of macaroni and potato salads.
We also got an Italian sub to take for lunch tomorrow while skiing.
We also had a hot vanilla latte that was made perfect. We would certainly stop in again.
… moreThomas Whitcomb
If I could give more than five stars I absolutely and one hundred percent would and the Corned Beef has was so satisfying to the point I didn’t want it to ever end and came out looking absolutely picturesque. The staff is super friendly and made the experience better, service with a smile for sure! The vibe is totally relaxing and laid back while the food was most definitely made with love and will surely return, thank you!
… moreHaley Schist
Tldr: Delicious breakfast, friendly staff, spotless café! Best bagel I’ve had in New England, fluffy pancakes with real maple syrup, and fresh, filling burritos. Relaxed vibe, quick service, and super clean—will definitely be back! Will recommend to everyone heading this direction from our Lodge (The Woodshed Lodge) in Jay, VT!
Long version:
Super cute café with delicious breakfast!
My boyfriend had a sausage, egg, and cheese breakfast burrito that was very filling and tasty, plus a two-stack of fluffy pancakes with real maple syrup.
I had two eggs, a side of bacon, and an everything bagel—and that bagel was absolutely delicious. Hands down the best bagel I’ve had in New England so far!
The staff were super friendly, and the atmosphere was chill and relaxing. Music was playing in the background at just the right volume—easy to have a conversation without shouting. Everything was very clean, from the restrooms to the tables and front counter.
We arrived at 9:30 on a weekday morning and it wasn’t busy—just one person ahead of us. Our food was made fresh and ready in under 15 minutes.
We’ll definitely be back the next time we’re passing through Franconia!
… moreJeff Schmidt
We stopped for lunch here about thirty minutes before they were closing. I was able to order the Philly Cheesesteak while the wife ordered the Roasted Turkey BLT with Avocado. We were sitting for a few minutes and our food was out. Another customer had a dog that demanded to be petted so that passed the time as well.
The food was good and hot. We both enjoyed our lunch and I stole half of my wife’s macaroni salad.
… moreAmie Merz
This was our first visit to this area and we loved it.
Franconia is smaller and quieter than the other local more commercialized ski towns and we were thrilled we chose this town. We visited The Hungry Bear for breakfast during the very busy leaf-peeper season so we were not surprised that there was a 30-minute wait for our food. We didn’t mind because we were able to sit at the outside tables and enjoy the weather and the mountain views. Our family enjoyed breakfast burrito, bagel sandwiches, smoothies, hot tea, and remarked especially how good the coffee was. The staff appeared to be owners and family and were attentive and friendly. Overall an excellent place to visit!
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… morekatie soltis
Staff extremely welcoming! Food top notch and coffee absolutely delicious. Love that if you like you can Imbibe in a mimosa or specialty liquor coffee should you need a catch up from the night before. Thanks for saving us on a crazy vacation week. Highly recommend!
… moreInk Arnadine
We had an amazing time! We ordered;
Cocoa x2
Self Serve Coffee x1
Steak Burrito
Veggie Wrap (No Cheese)
Steak Burrito (No Cheese)
Firstly, the cocoa was there, ready and red hot by the time we finished deciding! The service was lovely and the food, oh my life! The food was way under-priced imo as the ingredients were fresh, tasty, perfectly mixed and seasoned (which is rare for a veggie wrap) My companions were equally impressed.
The ambience was fantastic and it is the perfect, relaxed venue to eat at if you visit Franconia. We’ll be back next year!
… moreDan Parcell
Pancakes are perfect, coffee is great! They have fair life chocolate milk, real eggs! Great music , toys for the kids. What else could you ask you. Thank you Hungry Bear , this is exactly what we needed on a busy weekend up trip up here!
… moreLeticia Melo
Hungry Bear in Franconia is such a gem! The food is absolutely amazing it feels fresh and homemade, the kind of meal that makes you feel at home. The staff is super friendly and welcoming, which makes the whole experience even better. Perfect spot to grab breakfast or lunch before heading out on the nearby hikes.
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