Dad's is a local drive-in in our little town we go to for burgers and ice cream. They are usually only open in the summer, closing for the season after Columbus day.
But this year, they decided to stay open for the winter, and serve breakfast three days a week in their small indoor dining area. This is big news in Newport, NH because we don't have any good breakfast places. Mary Ann and I like to go out for breakfast on the weekend, so we decided to check it out this morning.
Now, as a diner afficionado, I'm pretty particular about my diner breakfasts, and I ask a lot of questions before I order. Are your omelets cooked on the flattop, or in an omelet pan? Are your home fries cooked in the fryer, or on the flattop?
The good news is, Dad's checked all the boxes, and we had a very good breakfast. The house baked wheat toast with house made orange marmalade was an unexpected treat. The only downside was weak coffee, but that's always a gamble at any diner. We will definitely be coming back!
Cheryl
I and my friends and family go to Dad's often as it has the best food around here!! The chicken salad roll is awesome! So are the chicken tenders and sweet potato fries! The mozzarella sticks are excellent with lots of yummy sauces to dip them in! JEAN - THIS IS A NEW REVIEW ON 9/7. THE LOBSTER ROLLS AND CORN CHOWDER WERE SO DELICIOUS! I COULD HAVE EATEN TWO OF THOSE LOBSTER ROLLS! THEY WERE SO GOOD! AND THE CORN CHOWDER WAS SOME OF THE BEST I HAVE EVER HAD! MY SISTER AND I THOROUGHLY ENJOYED OUR LOBSTER ROLLS AND CORN CHOWDER! I WOULD EAT AT DAD'S EVERYDAY IF I COULD AFFORD TO! JEAN I HOPE YOU SEE THIS REVIEW! I ADDED IT TO MY FIRST ONE as I couldn't seem to figure out where to add a new one.
Kid-friendliness: Nice playground area with a big pirate ship for kids to play on!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish&Chips, Kraut Dog, Onion Rings, French Fries, Apple Cider Donut, Grilled Cheese
Cheryl
Jean the lobster rolls were absolutely wonderful! My sister and I thoroughly enjoyed them! And the corn chowder! That was some of the best corn chowder I have had!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Barbara Mac Allister
A good deal for friendly service, excellent food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tonya Hayward
Macaroni and cheese with pulled pork is to die for
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
John Charnley
Been trying to go here for almost 2 years and every time I go they are closed. It's amazing they can even afford the property when they are never open
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Kelley Parenteau
I enjoyed their food immensely. Stopped in there on the way to see my brother who lives in Claremont. I'm from Litchfield. Their food was fresh and very good and came out in a timely manner. We had two cheeseburgers with fries and a side of chicken tenders all of which did not disappoint. Would go there again when passing through again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Fries, Cheeseburger
Jonathan Roy
Good food at great prices
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hot Dog, French Fries
Marc Clement
I remember as a kid when this was an A+W rootbeer. It still has the same feel of a time gone by. Great food, friendly service and happy customers mingling under the old awning. Check it out.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Cheeseburger
Brian N
Stopped in for lunch while out wandering on my motorcycle. I'm glad I did. Good food, very reasonable prices, and really nice people. I'll definitely be back. A great lunch stop!
This food is so good and the ice-cream is awesome as well. Very friendly staff and owner. Would 100% recommend!
Kid-friendliness: Has playground outside in the back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish&Chips, Banana Split, Chicken Filet Sandwich, Garden Salad, Onion Rings, Fish and Chips, Fries, Chicken Filet
nicolette hanson
It's just kind of gross. Maybe some people like it. To each their own. I won't be back.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 5
Cotey Dow
America needs more places like this.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
June Mita
Great little restaurant. We had been on the road from Maine for about 3 hours and were very hungry when we spotted Dad's like a shining white star. Plenty of parking and the pulled pork mac n cheese was REALLY good. Great service. Friendly and pretty quick.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
michelle landry
Had the most delicious bacon cheeseburger with fried zucchini, and a chocolate shake!!! Cooked perfectly!! Slab local bacon and special aïoli garlic sauce. Super friendly!!! Jean is fantastic! Will be back for sure!!
Dad's is a local drive-in in our little town we go to for burgers and ice cream. They are usually only open in the summer, closing for the season after Columbus day. But this year, they decided to stay open for the winter, and serve breakfast three days a week in their small indoor dining area. This is big news in Newport, NH because we don't have any good breakfast places. Mary Ann and I like to go out for breakfast on the weekend, so we decided to check it out this morning. Now, as a diner afficionado, I'm pretty particular about my diner breakfasts, and I ask a lot of questions before I order. Are your omelets cooked on the flattop, or in an omelet pan? Are your home fries cooked in the fryer, or on the flattop? The good news is, Dad's checked all the boxes, and we had a very good breakfast. The house baked wheat toast with house made orange marmalade was an unexpected treat. The only downside was weak coffee, but that's always a gamble at any diner. We will definitely be coming back!
I and my friends and family go to Dad's often as it has the best food around here!! The chicken salad roll is awesome! So are the chicken tenders and sweet potato fries! The mozzarella sticks are excellent with lots of yummy sauces to dip them in! JEAN - THIS IS A NEW REVIEW ON 9/7. THE LOBSTER ROLLS AND CORN CHOWDER WERE SO DELICIOUS! I COULD HAVE EATEN TWO OF THOSE LOBSTER ROLLS! THEY WERE SO GOOD! AND THE CORN CHOWDER WAS SOME OF THE BEST I HAVE EVER HAD! MY SISTER AND I THOROUGHLY ENJOYED OUR LOBSTER ROLLS AND CORN CHOWDER! I WOULD EAT AT DAD'S EVERYDAY IF I COULD AFFORD TO! JEAN I HOPE YOU SEE THIS REVIEW! I ADDED IT TO MY FIRST ONE as I couldn't seem to figure out where to add a new one.
Kid-friendliness: Nice playground area with a big pirate ship for kids to play on!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish&Chips, Kraut Dog, Onion Rings, French Fries, Apple Cider Donut, Grilled Cheese
Jean the lobster rolls were absolutely wonderful! My sister and I thoroughly enjoyed them! And the corn chowder! That was some of the best corn chowder I have had!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A good deal for friendly service, excellent food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Macaroni and cheese with pulled pork is to die for
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Been trying to go here for almost 2 years and every time I go they are closed. It's amazing they can even afford the property when they are never open
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I enjoyed their food immensely. Stopped in there on the way to see my brother who lives in Claremont. I'm from Litchfield. Their food was fresh and very good and came out in a timely manner. We had two cheeseburgers with fries and a side of chicken tenders all of which did not disappoint. Would go there again when passing through again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Fries, Cheeseburger
Good food at great prices
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hot Dog, French Fries
I remember as a kid when this was an A+W rootbeer. It still has the same feel of a time gone by. Great food, friendly service and happy customers mingling under the old awning. Check it out.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Cheeseburger
Stopped in for lunch while out wandering on my motorcycle. I'm glad I did. Good food, very reasonable prices, and really nice people. I'll definitely be back. A great lunch stop!
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This food is so good and the ice-cream is awesome as well. Very friendly staff and owner. Would 100% recommend!
Kid-friendliness: Has playground outside in the back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish&Chips, Banana Split, Chicken Filet Sandwich, Garden Salad, Onion Rings, Fish and Chips, Fries, Chicken Filet
It's just kind of gross. Maybe some people like it. To each their own. I won't be back.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 5
America needs more places like this.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great little restaurant. We had been on the road from Maine for about 3 hours and were very hungry when we spotted Dad's like a shining white star. Plenty of parking and the pulled pork mac n cheese was REALLY good. Great service. Friendly and pretty quick.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had the most delicious bacon cheeseburger with fried zucchini, and a chocolate shake!!! Cooked perfectly!! Slab local bacon and special aïoli garlic sauce. Super friendly!!! Jean is fantastic! Will be back for sure!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheeseburger
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