Kitchen Cravings

Jidge · 11-01-2009, 07:34 PM

My wife and I along with my father and wife went to Kitchen Cravings on Sat. around 1:50. We were seated and given our drinks. Thats when we were told the kitchen shuts down at 2:00. The waitress didn't bat an eye. She ran in and told the owner/cook to keep the oven hot. She took our orders and within about 15:00 mins. we had our food. Everyone at the table had a great meal. It was cooked perfect with no problems. I had the Monte Cristo which I would suggest to everyone. It had sliced turkey ,ham and swiss all inside slices of French toast with a fried egg on the bottom. They give you a cup of syrup to dunk in. I will definitely get that again although they have an extensive menu to choose from. They serve all kinds of breakfast and lunch dishes. Its comfortably decorated, you feel like your at home. The owner Bill took the time to come over and talk with us. He gave us the brief history of how he and his wife started the restaurant. The service was top notch. We all gave it two thumbs up. If your ever on RT 11 by the Laconia airport (on the right after you pass the airport on the right ,15 Airport Rd.)and looking for something to eat at a fair price don't hesitate to stop there.

shamrock · 11-10-2009, 09:47 AM

Argree with my son Great Meal and Staff

Lyver · 02-03-2010, 06:56 AM

I haven't been back to Kitchen Cravings since the first month they opened, as we had two really bad experiences. First time our meal wasn't cooked properly, meat was under cooked, and when my husband ordered a glass of milk it came out with pink lipstick on the rim. No appology or offers to replace it, they just took it away. The second time the food was better, except our waitress had poor service skills. She came to take our order 10 minutes after we arrived (5 minutes after we had stacked our menus indicating that we were ready to order) and then brought us our food and never checked in to see how it was or if we needed a refill on beverages. When we stacked our plates up and my husband gave her eye contact, like we were ready for the bill, she grabbed her cigarettes and tea and went outside to smoke! We had to grab someone else to go get her so we could get our bill and leave. We have not been back since. Has anyone else had either a positive or negative experience at Kitchen Cravings? I'd like to go back if it seems they have solved their issues.

dpg · 02-05-2010, 12:10 PM

She came to take our order 10 minutes after we arrived (5 minutes after we had stacked our menus indicating that we were ready to order) and then brought us our food and never checked in to see how it was or if we needed a refill on beverages.

She difinitely should of come back however waiting five minutes is perfectly reasonably. I had the opposite experience last week on travel for work. Went out to dinner and someone approached my table like 5 times checking on me, it got very annoying.

upthesaukee · 02-05-2010, 05:12 PM

We did not go to Kitchen Cravings for the first 3 or 4 months simply because we tend to do breakfast out over here in Alton.

We happened to be over in the Gilford area around lunchtime, and decided to give it a try. Very good food and good service.

We have been back at least ten or twelve times, maybe more, and have never had a bad meal or bad service. There have been a few times when the place was packed and the meals and service was at a slower pace, but we expected that, and would not have taken a seat if we were in that much of a hurry. Food was still good and service was good as well. Can't remember if waitress or waiter came back after serving us as a "tip check", but given the fast pace of the time, not a problem to us. We are not shy, and will get someone's attention if we want more coffee or need something. Easy to please, I guess.

Bottom line, always a good experience.

Pineedles · 02-05-2010, 08:14 PM

I am of the opinion that Kitchen Cravings, based on alot of postings, is a great place to eat. I haven't been there yet for their brunch yet, but it sounds like a good to eat.

Dave M · 02-17-2010, 07:44 PM

Went up to the Lake to check things out on Friday. Hadn't had lunch at KC so we stopped on the way home. We got there at 1:30pm or so & was debating whether or not to go in so close to closing(2pm). We saw 3 other groups go in so we went in. We were there after closing. We saw another come in at 2pm and KC let them in.
Wife & I had the "Turkey in a Pear Tree" Burger. It was a Turkey paddy with pears on top with lettuce and side of sweet potatoes fries fantastic. Try if you haven't. As previously mention, haven't had a bad meal yet, service has always been good. Owner stopped and talked to us.

Dave M

Pineedles · 02-17-2010, 07:47 PM

Sounds like a perfect pearing. Thanks for the straight line.

PHDIII · 03-12-2010, 03:37 PM

We had lunch today at Kitchen Cravings, on Airport Rd. off of Rte. 11 in Guilford. First time visit for me.
My Rueben sandwich was stacked with goodies, served quickly and was very HOT with a good portion of fresh hot fries. The Mrs. had the egg salad sandwich which was also very good.
A brownie for dessert (split) and a couple of drinks..total $23.40.

Service was attentive but not overbearing.

All positive with the small exception of Diet Coke served in bottles vs. fountain, i.e., no free refills.

Open for breakfast and lunch only (closes at 2:00PM).

This place is a little off the beaten path but a very nice choice for lunch.

nesun326 · 04-21-2010, 04:53 PM

I love Kitchen Cravings! I will admit, sometimes service is not "quick," but the servers are always friendly and polite. Also, if your meal will take a little time, they tell you up front. The food here is outstanding. Clearly, everything is homemade. They have some interesting menu items, both for breakfast and lunch. The corned beef hash is amazing!! I could go on and on about the food. Try it for yourself, you won't be disappointed!

11-01-2009, 07:34 PM	#1
Jidge Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 40 Thanks: 3 Thanked 17 Times in 10 Posts	Kitchen Cravings My wife and I along with my father and wife went to Kitchen Cravings on Sat. around 1:50. We were seated and given our drinks. Thats when we were told the kitchen shuts down at 2:00. The waitress didn't bat an eye. She ran in and told the owner/cook to keep the oven hot. She took our orders and within about 15:00 mins. we had our food. Everyone at the table had a great meal. It was cooked perfect with no problems. I had the Monte Cristo which I would suggest to everyone. It had sliced turkey ,ham and swiss all inside slices of French toast with a fried egg on the bottom. They give you a cup of syrup to dunk in. I will definitely get that again although they have an extensive menu to choose from. They serve all kinds of breakfast and lunch dishes. Its comfortably decorated, you feel like your at home. The owner Bill took the time to come over and talk with us. He gave us the brief history of how he and his wife started the restaurant. The service was top notch. We all gave it two thumbs up. If your ever on RT 11 by the Laconia airport (on the right after you pass the airport on the right ,15 Airport Rd.)and looking for something to eat at a fair price don't hesitate to stop there.

11-10-2009, 09:47 AM	#2
shamrock Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: alton Posts: 177 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	MMMMMM Good Argree with my son Great Meal and Staff __________________ A Good Snapshot Stops A Moment From Getting Away!

02-03-2010, 06:56 AM	#3
Lyver Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 15 Thanks: 6 Thanked 12 Times in 4 Posts	Experience at Kitchen Cravings I haven't been back to Kitchen Cravings since the first month they opened, as we had two really bad experiences. First time our meal wasn't cooked properly, meat was under cooked, and when my husband ordered a glass of milk it came out with pink lipstick on the rim. No appology or offers to replace it, they just took it away. The second time the food was better, except our waitress had poor service skills. She came to take our order 10 minutes after we arrived (5 minutes after we had stacked our menus indicating that we were ready to order) and then brought us our food and never checked in to see how it was or if we needed a refill on beverages. When we stacked our plates up and my husband gave her eye contact, like we were ready for the bill, she grabbed her cigarettes and tea and went outside to smoke! We had to grab someone else to go get her so we could get our bill and leave. We have not been back since. Has anyone else had either a positive or negative experience at Kitchen Cravings? I'd like to go back if it seems they have solved their issues.

02-05-2010, 05:12 PM	#5
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,548 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,398 Thanked 1,918 Times in 1,061 Posts	Took us a little while We did not go to Kitchen Cravings for the first 3 or 4 months simply because we tend to do breakfast out over here in Alton. We happened to be over in the Gilford area around lunchtime, and decided to give it a try. Very good food and good service. We have been back at least ten or twelve times, maybe more, and have never had a bad meal or bad service. There have been a few times when the place was packed and the meals and service was at a slower pace, but we expected that, and would not have taken a seat if we were in that much of a hurry. Food was still good and service was good as well. Can't remember if waitress or waiter came back after serving us as a "tip check", but given the fast pace of the time, not a problem to us. We are not shy, and will get someone's attention if we want more coffee or need something. Easy to please, I guess. Bottom line, always a good experience. __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

02-17-2010, 07:44 PM	#7
Dave M Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 395 Thanks: 4 Thanked 26 Times in 24 Posts	Lunch Went up to the Lake to check things out on Friday. Hadn't had lunch at KC so we stopped on the way home. We got there at 1:30pm or so & was debating whether or not to go in so close to closing(2pm). We saw 3 other groups go in so we went in. We were there after closing. We saw another come in at 2pm and KC let them in. Wife & I had the "Turkey in a Pear Tree" Burger. It was a Turkey paddy with pears on top with lettuce and side of sweet potatoes fries fantastic. Try if you haven't. As previously mention, haven't had a bad meal yet, service has always been good. Owner stopped and talked to us. Dave M

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02-05-2010, 12:10 PM	#4
dpg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,560 Thanks: 149 Thanked 229 Times in 166 Posts	She came to take our order 10 minutes after we arrived (5 minutes after we had stacked our menus indicating that we were ready to order) and then brought us our food and never checked in to see how it was or if we needed a refill on beverages. She difinitely should of come back however waiting five minutes is perfectly reasonably. I had the opposite experience last week on travel for work. Went out to dinner and someone approached my table like 5 times checking on me, it got very annoying.

02-05-2010, 08:14 PM	#6
Pineedles Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Moultonborough & CT Posts: 2,535 Thanks: 1,059 Thanked 652 Times in 363 Posts	I am of the opinion that Kitchen Cravings, based on alot of postings, is a great place to eat. I haven't been there yet for their brunch yet, but it sounds like a good to eat.

02-17-2010, 07:47 PM	#8
Pineedles Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Moultonborough & CT Posts: 2,535 Thanks: 1,059 Thanked 652 Times in 363 Posts	Sounds like a perfect pearing. Thanks for the straight line.

03-12-2010, 03:37 PM	#9
PHDIII Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 36 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Kitchen Cravings We had lunch today at Kitchen Cravings, on Airport Rd. off of Rte. 11 in Guilford. First time visit for me. My Rueben sandwich was stacked with goodies, served quickly and was very HOT with a good portion of fresh hot fries. The Mrs. had the egg salad sandwich which was also very good. A brownie for dessert (split) and a couple of drinks..total $23.40. Service was attentive but not overbearing. All positive with the small exception of Diet Coke served in bottles vs. fountain, i.e., no free refills. Open for breakfast and lunch only (closes at 2:00PM). This place is a little off the beaten path but a very nice choice for lunch.

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04-21-2010, 04:53 PM	#10
nesun326 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 29 Thanks: 18 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Best breakfast! I love Kitchen Cravings! I will admit, sometimes service is not "quick," but the servers are always friendly and polite. Also, if your meal will take a little time, they tell you up front. The food here is outstanding. Clearly, everything is homemade. They have some interesting menu items, both for breakfast and lunch. The corned beef hash is amazing!! I could go on and on about the food. Try it for yourself, you won't be disappointed!