The Big Bean Exeter, Kitchen & Bar

163 Water St, Exeter
(603) 418-7343

Recent Reviews

Brian Carpentier

A little pricey for what you

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

April Murphy

Excellent food and drinks, so many interesting and fun combinations. Highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

edward hayes

This place is loud...But charming and the food was pretty decent.However, the wait was a lot.The menu is charming and the staff did their best but Sunday brunches have their downsides.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Gloria F.

My husband and I would recommend this cafe to everyone !!! The food is amazing. Not like most other restaurants that kind of all taste the same. Every bite is delicious due to preparation all from scratch and top cooks. Not only is the food over the top delicious but the environment and people all add to a wonderful experience. Don't miss it !!!

Nor Easter

Asked for vegie bacon but came with real bacon. To "correct" it, they took off the bacon and put vegie bacon on the same plate but the real bacon was overlaying a good portion of the other food which had put bacon fat all over. That is not how you "correct" a vegetarian plate! The adult drink I ordered was also VERY weak. Probably won't go back or recommend

Tim Gagnon

I enjoyed my breakfast here quite a bit. The prices weren't too bad and the atmosphere definitely fits in with my kind of place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ben McLaughlin

Big Bean has started serving dinner recently. We went in to check it out and the food here is great! They have a wide variety on the menu including some signature cocktails. The French Martini was excellent! Nachos to start: You're asking yourself, "The Nachos were notable??" Yep, indeed they were. Layered and cooked just right. I had the grilled rice bowl and it was delish. My bride had the tacos and they got an A+. We will be back again soon!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kristin R.

Absolutely SHOCKED that I've never heard of this place and it was the best breakfast I've had in 50 years!!! That's no joke. The lemon vanilla pancakes were to die for. I made my own scramble and the ingredients tasted better than any farm to table I had, up to this point. The mimosas with their fresh purées would easily knock off every 5 star expensive restaurant in Boston or NYC!!

Meg H.

Food was perfect- homemade, hot, delicious. Ambience is relaxed and fun. just be ready to wait a bit on a weekend!

Walter Atigian

A creative selection of breakfast and lunch items are now joined by dinner items as the Bean has expanded it's hours. We had the eggs Florentine plus the Brooke Benedict and both were well prepared and delicious. With the size for their menu you could go there once a week for a year and not have the same item. Our server was also fast and efficient with a cheerful disposition. This is now our favorite NH breakfast spot.Parking: Parked right in front of the building.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

219waltera

A great breakfast spot with a creative menu and excellent service. We had an Eggs Benedict plus the Brooke Bene and both were delicious and well prepared. Our server was friendly, fast, and efficient. They are in the process of expanding their hours to include dinner because of popular demand.

Laurie Plouffe

Very tasty lunch. Homemade hummus and chips. Turkey sandwich with garlic aioli and a smash burger.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Beverly Williams

Ordered the salad with chicken, goat cheese, apples, cranberries, etc. First salad listed on menu. It was absolutely disgusting. I should have sent it back. Chicken pieces were tough and overcooked, greens were not fresh. The only bright spot was a three fruit muffin. Don’t plan to return.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 5

Ryan A

The food and service was excellent! This is a really cool spot. Definitely check it out! We will definitely be back soon.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Avocado Toast

Carly Buckelew

Food was

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

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The Big Bean Exeter, Kitchen & Bar

163 Water St, Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 418-7343