Lunch on the way to Tuftonboro

marinewife · 04-19-2015, 06:58 PM

Hello all- this is my first post- I've been reading for the past year and we're driving up in 2 weeks to see a house in the area.

Would you kindly suggest a friendly 'nothing fancy' place for us to stop for
lunch? We're leaving NJ at 5am, and I think we'll be coming up 93N- any suggestions would be greatly appreciated~ Thank you!

Closetzguy · 04-19-2015, 07:07 PM

Try Buckey's in Moultonboro
http://www.buckeys.net

…..and welcome to Tuftonboro!

TiltonBB · 04-19-2015, 07:17 PM

Village Kitchen (Has a big sign out front that says "Country Cookin") is great. Fair prices and good food.

Route 25 in Moultonboro. You can't miss it.

chasedawg · 04-19-2015, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by marinewife

Hello all- this is my first post- I've been reading for the past year and we're driving up in 2 weeks to see a house in the area.

Would you kindly suggest a friendly 'nothing fancy' place for us to stop for
lunch? We're leaving NJ at 5am, and I think we'll be coming up 93N- any suggestions would be greatly appreciated~ Thank you!

Welcome Marinewife
Oh my.....you have great places to visit and see in the surrounding areas in Tuftonboro. You will be in the the most glorious setting in the lakes region called Melvin Village. Melvin Village which is in Tuftonboro has a great resturant called the Pine Cone. Ask to talk to Dave and Sheila the owners. They will give you good advise on local folks. We welcome you to the area. Send me a PM ( private message through the forum ) if you have other questions.

SAB1 · 04-20-2015, 08:17 AM

If you're coming off 93 thru Moultonboro to get to Tuftonboro I would stop at the Bob House on Rt25 Moultonboro. Village Kitchen mentioned above is also very good, especially for breakfast.

People I know that come up from NJ don't typically go via RT93. They come up 495 to RT16 to Rt 11/28 thru Wolfeboro. If you change an come that way several spots in Wolfeboro to hit.

BroadHopper · 04-20-2015, 09:12 AM

Most people travel up 91 to 202 in Brattleboro. 202 will take you into Concord onto 93. Less traffic and congestion until you hit the longest traffic light in Meredith. Unless of course you found our secret to bypass Meredith!

ghfromaltonbay · 04-20-2015, 10:26 AM

I've been driving up from northern NJ (Clifton) since the early 1970's and have used all the routes suggested in earlier posts. The 495 to Rt. 16 route adds more than 10 miles to the trip. Here is the route I would use to get to Moultonborough:

Garden State Parkway to Tappan Zee Bridge take 287 East
Exit 9N to Merritt Parkway which brings you to 91N in Meriden Ct.
91N to 84 East in East Hartford
84 to Mass. Tpke in Sturbridge - on weekends, get off Mass Pike at Exit 10 in Auburn and take Rt. 290 to 495N. Take 495 to Exit 35 and take Route 3 north in Chelmsford into Nashua NH. You are on the Everett Tpke. which takes you into 93N in Hooksett.
93N to Exit 23 (Route 104) into Meredith (approx. 6 miles). Make a left at light onto 3 North and then make the right at the light at Mill Falls onto 25E.

I stay in Alton Bay which is 305 miles from Clifton. Leaving at 5 am I usually arrive in Alton Bay by 10:30 using this route. If travelling during the week, I don't take 290 thru Worcester, but stay on the Mass Pike to Exit 11A and get directly onto 495N from the pike.

Once I get above Hartford on 84 East, I tune into 1030 AM (WBZ radio) as they give regional traffic reports every 10 minutes on the 3's.

BroadHopper · 04-20-2015, 12:03 PM

Depends on what side of Tuftonboro you are on you can try getting off at 93N at the Hooksett toll, travel 3A North to Rte 3 North to Rte 28. 28 will take you to the Alton Circle than take 25 into Wolfeboro. There is one side street that will take you almost directly on to 28 from 3A from Allenstown. Most GPS won't take you there unless you are in the shortest distance mode.

marinewife · 04-20-2015, 04:35 PM

Thank you to everyone who posted restaurant suggestions and directions- I believe we're stopping in Wolfeboro first before Tuftonboro, so I guess I should re-read the NJ-W directions again before we set out.

My husband lived in NH when he was a skier in the 70's... took me up to NH 3 years ago for a vacation and I fell in love with your state.

We're driving up for a short weekend and I truly appreciate your input-
thank you again~
: )

Misha888 · 04-20-2015, 05:53 PM

in Wolfeboro first I highly recommend O Bistro @ The Inn on Main 200 N Main St, Wolfeboro, NH 03894.

Enjoy your weekend!

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Originally Posted by marinewife

Thank you to everyone who posted restaurant suggestions and directions- I believe we're stopping in Wolfeboro first before Tuftonboro, so I guess I should re-read the NJ-W directions again before we set out.

My husband lived in NH when he was a skier in the 70's... took me up to NH 3 years ago for a vacation and I fell in love with your state.

We're driving up for a short weekend and I truly appreciate your input-
thank you again~
: )

Island Girl · 04-20-2015, 10:35 PM

Follow ghaltonbay's directions, but use Rt 93 exit 15e instead to go to Wolfeboro. Stay on 202 to Epsom circle then take 28N to Alton Bay then to Wolfeboro. I have no restaurant recommendations but my fellow forum member are always on the mark.

ghaltonbay is the expert on traveling from NJ!

IG

fatlazyless · 04-21-2015, 10:24 AM

....how's about rt 93n to exit 24-Ashland to rt 25 east to rt 25b in Centre Harbor to rt 25 west to Moultonborough to rt 109 east to Tuftonboro....

....with a stop at www.subway.com in Moultonborough on rt 25 west just beyond the Moultonborough Aubuchon hardware store

VitaBene · 04-21-2015, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by fatlazyless

....how's about rt 93n to exit 24-Ashland to rt 25 east to rt 25b in Centre Harbor to rt 25 west to Moultonborough to rt 109 east to Tuftonboro....

....with a stop at www.subway.com in Moultonborough on rt 25 west just beyond the Moultonborough Aubuchon hardware store

Before I read your post I knew it would revolve around adequate fast food!!

Happy Gourmand · 04-21-2015, 01:18 PM

Here's a thought if you're coming up 93...try the rest stop right on the highway. We were up last Sunday and i meant to check them out, but didn't.

Misha888 · 04-21-2015, 06:44 PM

restaurant suggestion. I now consider The Common Man, very common.

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Originally Posted by Happy Gourmand

Here's a thought if you're coming up 93...try the rest stop right on the highway. We were up last Sunday and i meant to check them out, but didn't.

Happy Gourmand · 04-22-2015, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Misha888

restaurant suggestion. I now consider The Common Man, very common.

Though I may somewhat agree with your statement, the OP requested a "nothing fancy" place for lunch. Also among the recommendations above are Bucky's, the VK and the Pine Cone. I haven't tried the Common Man rest stops, but thought that some on here might have and might have piped in regarding their experience.

BroadHopper · 04-22-2015, 10:53 AM

For those who exit at the Hooksett Tolls for the Lakes Region, you can access the rest stop by driving further up Rte 3A. About a quarter mile from the intersection you will see the entrance on your left. No worries for those who turn off early.

Greene's Basin Girl · 04-22-2015, 11:14 AM

Last Friday afternoon I stopped at the rest area on RT. 93N in Canterbury and it was closed. Does anyone know why? Could they possibly be putting all the highway money into the Hooksett rest area?

Misha888 · 04-22-2015, 05:51 PM

I used it the prior Tue. Maybe someone called in sick and it couldn't open or someone had to leave on an emergency.

I'm heading down South next week. I'll check again.

I would be upset if they closed this one. Some of The State Reps don't want to hear from me, again.

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Originally Posted by Greene's Basin Girl

Last Friday afternoon I stopped at the rest area on RT. 93N in Canterbury and it was closed. Does anyone know why? Could they possibly be putting all the highway money into the Hooksett rest area?

Barbara · 04-27-2015, 05:59 PM

If you're passing through Wolfeboro, stop at Nolan's on Main St right in the center of town. Great restaurant!

dpg · 04-29-2015, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by fatlazyless

....how's about rt 93n to exit 24-Ashland to rt 25 east to rt 25b in Centre Harbor to rt 25 west to Moultonborough to rt 109 east to Tuftonboro....

....with a stop at www.subway.com in Moultonborough on rt 25 west just beyond the Moultonborough Aubuchon hardware store

"what a beautiful area this is just a great day for a ride" "Hey look a Subway never seen one of those lets try it out!"

Bumble2249 · 04-29-2015, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by dpg

"what a beautiful area this is just a great day for a ride" "Hey look a Subway never seen one of those lets try it out!"

Nothin but the highest quality cold cuts you can find!

Nope!!

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04-19-2015, 06:58 PM	#1
marinewife Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: the quiet side of the lake Posts: 107 Thanks: 56 Thanked 65 Times in 32 Posts	Lunch on the way to Tuftonboro Hello all- this is my first post- I've been reading for the past year and we're driving up in 2 weeks to see a house in the area. Would you kindly suggest a friendly 'nothing fancy' place for us to stop for lunch? We're leaving NJ at 5am, and I think we'll be coming up 93N- any suggestions would be greatly appreciated~ Thank you!

04-19-2015, 07:17 PM	#3
TiltonBB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilford, NH and Florida Posts: 2,897 Thanks: 644 Thanked 2,153 Times in 900 Posts	Vk Village Kitchen (Has a big sign out front that says "Country Cookin") is great. Fair prices and good food. Route 25 in Moultonboro. You can't miss it.

04-20-2015, 09:12 AM	#6
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,512 Thanks: 3,118 Thanked 1,090 Times in 784 Posts	Conn, NJ et al Most people travel up 91 to 202 in Brattleboro. 202 will take you into Concord onto 93. Less traffic and congestion until you hit the longest traffic light in Meredith. Unless of course you found our secret to bypass Meredith! __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

04-20-2015, 10:26 AM	#7
ghfromaltonbay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Clifton, NJ, Alton Bay Posts: 819 Thanks: 245 Thanked 224 Times in 130 Posts	NJ to NH I've been driving up from northern NJ (Clifton) since the early 1970's and have used all the routes suggested in earlier posts. The 495 to Rt. 16 route adds more than 10 miles to the trip. Here is the route I would use to get to Moultonborough: Garden State Parkway to Tappan Zee Bridge take 287 East Exit 9N to Merritt Parkway which brings you to 91N in Meriden Ct. 91N to 84 East in East Hartford 84 to Mass. Tpke in Sturbridge - on weekends, get off Mass Pike at Exit 10 in Auburn and take Rt. 290 to 495N. Take 495 to Exit 35 and take Route 3 north in Chelmsford into Nashua NH. You are on the Everett Tpke. which takes you into 93N in Hooksett. 93N to Exit 23 (Route 104) into Meredith (approx. 6 miles). Make a left at light onto 3 North and then make the right at the light at Mill Falls onto 25E. I stay in Alton Bay which is 305 miles from Clifton. Leaving at 5 am I usually arrive in Alton Bay by 10:30 using this route. If travelling during the week, I don't take 290 thru Worcester, but stay on the Mass Pike to Exit 11A and get directly onto 495N from the pike. Once I get above Hartford on 84 East, I tune into 1030 AM (WBZ radio) as they give regional traffic reports every 10 minutes on the 3's. Last edited by ghfromaltonbay; 04-20-2015 at 10:26 AM. Reason: typo

04-20-2015, 12:03 PM	#8
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,512 Thanks: 3,118 Thanked 1,090 Times in 784 Posts	Rte 28 to Alton Depends on what side of Tuftonboro you are on you can try getting off at 93N at the Hooksett toll, travel 3A North to Rte 3 North to Rte 28. 28 will take you to the Alton Circle than take 25 into Wolfeboro. There is one side street that will take you almost directly on to 28 from 3A from Allenstown. Most GPS won't take you there unless you are in the shortest distance mode. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

04-19-2015, 07:07 PM	#2
Closetzguy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Andover, Ma and Tuftonboro, NH Posts: 97 Thanks: 15 Thanked 28 Times in 13 Posts	Try Buckey's in Moultonboro http://www.buckeys.net …..and welcome to Tuftonboro!

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SAB1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Tuftonboro Posts: 1,165 Thanks: 182 Thanked 297 Times in 220 Posts	If you're coming off 93 thru Moultonboro to get to Tuftonboro I would stop at the Bob House on Rt25 Moultonboro. Village Kitchen mentioned above is also very good, especially for breakfast. People I know that come up from NJ don't typically go via RT93. They come up 495 to RT16 to Rt 11/28 thru Wolfeboro. If you change an come that way several spots in Wolfeboro to hit.

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04-20-2015, 04:35 PM	#9
marinewife Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: the quiet side of the lake Posts: 107 Thanks: 56 Thanked 65 Times in 32 Posts	Thank you to everyone who posted restaurant suggestions and directions- I believe we're stopping in Wolfeboro first before Tuftonboro, so I guess I should re-read the NJ-W directions again before we set out. My husband lived in NH when he was a skier in the 70's... took me up to NH 3 years ago for a vacation and I fell in love with your state. We're driving up for a short weekend and I truly appreciate your input- thank you again~ : )

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04-20-2015, 10:35 PM	#11
Island Girl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Central MA Posts: 2,352 Thanks: 18 Thanked 535 Times in 179 Posts	Driving from NJ Follow ghaltonbay's directions, but use Rt 93 exit 15e instead to go to Wolfeboro. Stay on 202 to Epsom circle then take 28N to Alton Bay then to Wolfeboro. I have no restaurant recommendations but my fellow forum member are always on the mark. ghaltonbay is the expert on traveling from NJ! IG __________________ Island Girl ....... Make Lemonade

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04-21-2015, 10:24 AM	#12
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,527 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 296 Thanked 957 Times in 698 Posts	....how's about rt 93n to exit 24-Ashland to rt 25 east to rt 25b in Centre Harbor to rt 25 west to Moultonborough to rt 109 east to Tuftonboro.... ....with a stop at www.subway.com in Moultonborough on rt 25 west just beyond the Moultonborough Aubuchon hardware store __________________ ... down and out, liv'n that Walmart side of the lake!

04-21-2015, 01:18 PM	#14
Happy Gourmand Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ruskin FL Posts: 1,025 Thanks: 187 Thanked 322 Times in 179 Posts	Here's a thought if you're coming up 93...try the rest stop right on the highway. We were up last Sunday and i meant to check them out, but didn't.

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04-22-2015, 10:53 AM	#17
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,512 Thanks: 3,118 Thanked 1,090 Times in 784 Posts	Hooksett Rest Stop For those who exit at the Hooksett Tolls for the Lakes Region, you can access the rest stop by driving further up Rte 3A. About a quarter mile from the intersection you will see the entrance on your left. No worries for those who turn off early. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

04-22-2015, 11:14 AM	#18
Greene's Basin Girl Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Moultonborough, NH Posts: 1,515 Thanks: 394 Thanked 527 Times in 269 Posts	Last Friday afternoon I stopped at the rest area on RT. 93N in Canterbury and it was closed. Does anyone know why? Could they possibly be putting all the highway money into the Hooksett rest area?

04-27-2015, 05:59 PM	#20
Barbara Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 251 Thanks: 48 Thanked 113 Times in 64 Posts	If you're passing through Wolfeboro, stop at Nolan's on Main St right in the center of town. Great restaurant!