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February 2024 by Scotty P.
Several friends moved to the area and wouldn't shut up about this place. Just to placate them I went in....Honestly, probably the best breakfast I've ever eaten. No joke. Every item I ordered tasted fresh like it was home made. I love the eclectic menu. Lots of inspiration from Central America and North Africa. Where else could you order a burrito and shashuka!? The only gripe I have is the set up. As a brand new customer I had to navigate how to do things: coffee is self serve, bus your own dishes, not sure whether to pay/tip at the table or the register, etc. BUT the staff are super friendly and affable. All in all an outstanding meal with old school New England charm. I live an hour away and will be going more often.
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February 2024 by Rick Hum
Wonderful warm atmosphere and great food selections.
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January 2024 by Michael M.
Under new ownership, I have been to Fiddleheads a couple of times for breakfast recently and been delighted with their new menu. The staff is great, the prices reasonable and the food excellent...what more do you need? And to top it off, they have redecorated and made it more comfortable.
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November 2023 by David Kidd
FIVE STARS FOR FIDDLEHEADS THURSDAY SUPPER!Breakfast and lunch were already excellent at this charming cafe in picturesque Hancock, New Hampshire—with incredible homemade muffins, donuts, cookies, salads, eggs and sandwiches. But now they’re branching out for dinners too.For those of you who were lucky enough to try Fiddleheads first Thursday Night Supper, cleverly named "Waxing Crescent" after the moon, congratulations!For everyone else, you too can get lucky when the suppers resume the Thursday after Thanksgiving.Cozy romantic lighting and the quirky tea towel curtains transformed the bustling cafe into a calm and cozy retreat.Every dish our party of five had was a delight.Blue Hubbard and Ginger Soup was proclaimed, "Maybe the best soup I've ever had." Instead of the usual gooey, cheesey, thick soup often encountered with squash, Fiddlehead's was a robustly flavored broth that showcased the nutty Hubbard and spoke of rich leafy Fall.Sumac Pickled Onion and Fennel Salad was sharp and crisp and in an unexpected counter point, larded with shreds of tender duck confit.Garrigue Kippered Salmon with Fresh Radish and Pickled Beat was lightly smoked and resting on a bed of hard cooked egg and dilly cream. This dish took one directly to a heathery streambank in Scottish Highland where it may have been prepared right after being caught.The entrees we had, Chicken Milanese with roasted cauliflower, caper, lemon and shaved apple with spicy greens and a Red Wine Braised Short Rib with dried fruit, arugula gremolata on a pond of black peppered polenta were completely satisfying--the richness of the meat, set off and highlighted by sharp contrasts of sour, bitter and sweet accents of vegetable, herb and sauce, lingered.Cranberry and Lime Curd Tart is a revelation that should be on everyone's Thanksgiving table from now on. Roasted Apple Cobbler with salted caramel and sweet rosemary biscuit and vanilla ice cream is the Platonic ideal of an apple dessert. And calling the flourless, espresso flavored, boozy orange cream topped dessert simply "Chocolate Cake" is a funny way of disguising a plate that no one could stop eating.The wine list is perfect--small, focused and affordable. And if beer is your preferred beverage the representation is as varied and food friendly as you could want.I don't believe I've had a better meal in the whole Monadnock Region. And the price was as good or better than many.If we all say our prayers or nicely ask Santa, Fiddleheads Thursday supper will spread over the whole weekend.But for now, pick a Thursday and GO.
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November 2023 by Wendy Radin
Met a friend for lunch. First visit there. Food was good: muffins, scone, ricotta pie. Lots of people going in and out. It was chilly outside and there was no heat on. Needless to say, no one was taking off their coats. Time to turn on the heat! Will be back to try other items.
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November 2023 by Iris Waitt
It was Fiddleheads first dinner last night and they couldn’t have done a better job! The food was creative and delicious, and the service was attentive and kind. I can’t wait to go
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November 2023 by David K.
FIVE STARS FOR FIDDLEHEADS THURSDAY SUPPER! Breakfast and lunch were already excellent at this charming cafe in picturesque Hancock, New Hampshire--with incredible homemade muffins, donuts, cookies, salads, eggs and sandwiches. But now they're branching out for dinners too. For those of you who were lucky enough to try Fiddleheads first Thursday Night Supper, cleverly named "Waxing Crescent" after the moon, congratulations! For everyone else, you too can get lucky when the suppers resume the Thursday after Thanksgiving. Cozy romantic lighting and the quirky tea towel curtains transformed the bustling cafe into a calm and cozy retreat. Every dish our party of five had was a delight. Blue Hubbard and Ginger Soup was proclaimed, "Maybe the best soup I've ever had." Instead of the usual gooey, cheesey, thick soup often encountered with squash, Fiddlehead's was a robustly flavored broth that showcased the nutty Hubbard and spoke of rich leafy Fall. Sumac Pickled Onion and Fennel Salad was sharp and crisp and in an unexpected counter point, larded with shreds of tender duck confit. Garrigue Kippered Salmon with Fresh Radish and Pickled Beat was lightly smoked and resting on a bed of hard cooked egg and dilly cream. This dish took one directly to a heathery streambank in Scottish Highland where it may have been prepared right after being caught. The entrees we had, Chicken Milanese with roasted cauliflower, caper, lemon and shaved apple with spicy greens and a Red Wine Braised Short Rib with dried fruit, arugula gremolata on a pond of black peppered polenta were completely satisfying--the richness of the meat, set off and highlighted by sharp contrasts of sour, bitter and sweet accents of vegetable, herb and sauce, lingered. Cranberry and Lime Curd Tart is a revelation that should be on everyone's Thanksgiving table from now on. Roasted Apple Cobbler with salted caramel and sweet rosemary biscuit and vanilla ice cream is the Platonic ideal of an apple dessert. And calling the flourless, espresso flavored, boozy orange cream topped dessert simply "Chocolate Cake" is a funny way of disguising a plate that no one could stop eating. The wine list is perfect--small, focused and affordable. And if beer is your preferred beverage the representation is as varied and food friendly as you could want. I don't believe I've had a better meal in the whole Monadnock Region. And the price was as good or better than many. If we all say our prayers or nicely ask Santa, Fiddleheads Thursday supper will spread over the whole weekend. But for now, pick a Thursday and GO.
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November 2023 by Sandi Corrieri
Fiddleheads is a quaint restaurant with great food. I have had Sunday breakfast there twice and loved it. The hasbrowns are unique and oh sooo yummy! They have local, fresh, fare, made to order. You can sit inside or outside on the porch. Beautiful scenery all year.
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October 2023 by Vanessa A.
New owners as of Memorial Day 2023- the food is just as good. The staff is very friendly and all smile. We got cappuccinos and we liked them better then a regular cup of coffee. The oatmeal and maple over yogurt was so good we went two days in a row to get it. The donuts here are good and do not taste of oil- he maple glazed donut was the best, so tasty and not too sweat. The spinach salad was of a generous portion enough for too but the dressing is just a little tart. The children got egg sandwiches and loved them. The bread here is worth trying! I hope they start to sell bread and loaves soon. Suggestion, be patient this is not fast food establishment and they make the food to order. It gets busy here. Nice porch for the overflow if inside dining.
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October 2023 by mei2828
We have family in Hancock and regularly visit. We were really missing Fiddleheads and we’re very happy it had reopened. Today we went for breakfast and had the burrito, avocado toast with egg, blueberry muffin and the hash browns with egg. Everything was delicious! The hash browns are crazy good. Service was friendly, quick and efficient. My mom loves their soups so we’ll be back for lunch next time!
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October 2023 by Martha B.
Have not been to Fiddlehead's since the new owners took over and I have to say it wasn't as expected. The woman at the counter was very nice and our order was timely but, my mom's Ruben was terrible, very tough meat so much so that she could hardly chew it. My chili verde was very tasty but again the chicken was quite tough. The bagged chips were also stale . The cookies however were yummy.
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October 2023 by Jessica Faith Guyer
We had a great experience! We were camping close by & wanted to grab coffee. It started raining so we decided to stay longer we got a pastry & breakfast sandwich - both were delicious! Highly recommend ☺️
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October 2023 by Jayan K. Duggal (Jayn)
This is an absolutely gorgeous place in small town. Their coffees and hot chocolate can beat Starbucks or any mega Cafe brand.Only criticism is that they lack vegetarian and vegan eating options.
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September 2023 by Caroline R.
Food was overall good, the cornbread was really gross though. And service was kinda slow even though it wasn't busy. Also small menu
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September 2023 by Dave B.
Had a breakfast crepe that was excellent. Joined this with a large toasted blueberry muffin that was to-die-for. Indeed quality preparations unmatched in the area
