15 New Hampshire Country Inns Where Breakfast Is The Main Attraction

Waking up to the irresistible aroma of freshly baked muffins and sizzling bacon is truly one of life’s simple pleasures.
Over the years, I’ve had the pleasure of exploring New Hampshire’s charming country inns, where breakfast is more than just a meal—it’s an experience that’s worth traveling for. These 15 cozy hideaways transform your morning routine into a memorable feast, offering locally sourced ingredients and recipes passed down through generations.
Whether it’s a warm plate of pancakes or a savory egg dish, each inn brings something special to the table, turning breakfast into an unforgettable part of your stay.
1. Maple Manor’s Morning Feast

Pancakes stacked higher than Mount Washington greeted me when I visited this North Conway gem! The innkeeper, Mrs. Peterson, uses maple syrup tapped from trees on the property, creating a breakfast experience that’s authentically New Hampshire.
Their signature dish—apple cinnamon stuffed French toast—changed my understanding of what breakfast could be. Each bite delivers warm spices and locally harvested apples.
Beyond the food, the wraparound porch offers stunning mountain views that complement your coffee perfectly. Guests often linger until mid-morning, planning their day’s adventures while savoring seconds (or thirds).
2. The Blueberry Cottage

Grandma’s recipes never tasted this good! Tucked away in Portsmouth’s historic district, this Victorian-era cottage serves breakfast that had me planning my return visit before I’d even checked out.
Owner Maggie cultivates her own blueberry patch, and those plump berries find their way into everything from scones to compote. Her blueberry buttermilk pancakes—light as air and studded with bursts of fruit—have earned legendary status among New England foodies.
Breakfast is served family-style at a 200-year-old harvest table, encouraging conversation with fellow travelers. I’ve made lifelong friends over Maggie’s homemade granola!
3. Lakeside Lodge & Breakfast

Morning swims followed by hearty breakfasts! This Winnipesaukee treasure combines stunning lake views with farm-to-table morning feasts that fuel a day of outdoor adventures.
Chef-owner Tom, a Culinary Institute graduate who left city life behind, crafts dishes that balance sophistication with comfort. His eggs Benedict features Canadian bacon from a nearby smokehouse and hollandaise sauce brightened with foraged herbs.
Guests rave about the homemade English muffins, which Tom bakes fresh each morning. The lodge’s waterfront dining porch means your breakfast comes with a side of loon calls and gentle waves—nature’s perfect soundtrack.
4. Honeybee Farmhouse Inn

Buzzing with charm! My first morning at this converted 1790s farmhouse in Exeter began with honey-drizzled yogurt parfaits that made me swoon. The inn maintains its own beehives, and that golden nectar elevates everything it touches.
Innkeepers Sarah and James serve breakfast in courses, beginning with fresh fruit and ending with warm honey-lavender scones that haunt my dreams. Their signature dish—honey and rosemary baked French toast—strikes the perfect balance between sweet and savory.
The dining room’s original wide-plank floors and beehive-themed decor create a cozy atmosphere. Sarah often shares fascinating bee facts during breakfast, adding educational flavor to the meal.
5. Mountain View Manor

Gasp-worthy panoramas complement the breakfast spectacle at this White Mountains retreat! Perched at 2,000 feet elevation, the dining room’s floor-to-ceiling windows frame Mount Lafayette while guests savor hearty mountain-man breakfast skillets.
Former hiking guide turned innkeeper, Jack, knows exactly what fuels a day of outdoor adventure. His cranberry-orange muffins pack enough energy to summit nearby peaks, while his hash brown casserole—a closely guarded family recipe—has developed cult status.
Jack rises before dawn to bake bread that fills the 19th-century manor with mouthwatering aromas. The coffee comes from a local roaster who creates a special “Mountain Morning” blend exclusively for the inn.
6. Harbor Light Bed & Breakfast

Seafood for breakfast? You bet! This maritime-themed B&B in Portsmouth’s harbor converted me into a morning lobster enthusiast with their famous lobster scramble.
Innkeeper Captain Mike (retired Coast Guard) sources seafood directly from boats that dock just yards from the inn’s back door. His wife Elaine transforms those ocean treasures into breakfast creations that would impress any chef.
The nautical-themed dining room features portholes instead of traditional windows, creating the illusion of breakfast aboard a luxury yacht. Their blueberry-lemon bread pudding offers a sweet finish, though I always leave room for Elaine’s salt water taffy cookies—a playful nod to New Hampshire’s short but sweet coastline.
7. Sugar Hill Maple Farm Inn

Sticky fingers guaranteed! This working maple farm in Franconia lets guests participate in the sugaring process before rewarding them with maple-infused breakfast feasts that redefine “sweet start” to the day.
Fifth-generation maple producer Henry and his wife Emma serve breakfast in the farm’s restored sugarhouse. Their maple cream-stuffed French toast topped with maple candied walnuts left me speechless—except for happy mumbling noises.
Guests can tour the maple operation after breakfast, but the morning highlight remains Emma’s maple-glazed bacon and maple pecan sticky buns. I bought three jars of their signature maple cream to take home, though they barely survived the car ride!
8. Wildflower Victorian Inn

Garden-to-table perfection! My taste buds danced when I first sampled the lavender honey scones at this meticulously restored Victorian mansion in Keene. Innkeeper Florence, a retired botanist, incorporates edible flowers and herbs from her extensive gardens into every breakfast offering.
The conservatory dining room, surrounded by flowering plants year-round, creates the feeling of eating in a sophisticated greenhouse. Florence’s nasturtium and goat cheese omelets bring vibrant color and peppery notes to the plate.
Each breakfast concludes with rose petal shortbread cookies and tea served in antique china. Florence provides cards identifying the edible flowers in each dish, turning breakfast into both a culinary and educational experience.
9. Riverbank Retreat

Rushing water provided the soundtrack for my breakfast experience at this converted mill building in Hanover. The massive water wheel still turns outside the windows while guests devour cornmeal johnny cakes that honor the building’s grain-milling history.
Owners Beth and Ryan, both Dartmouth professors, bring scholarly attention to detail to their breakfast creations. Their apple-cheddar frittata combines fruit from their orchard with cheese from the dairy farm across the river.
The original millstones serve as table bases in the rustic dining room. Beth’s cranberry-walnut bread—made with local cranberries and served warm with cultured butter—vanishes quickly, prompting many guests to request the recipe.
10. Pumpkin Patch Farmstead

Squash skeptics become believers after tasting breakfast at this working farm in Milford! The 1800s farmhouse sits amid fields where the owners grow heirloom pumpkin varieties that find their way into morning delicacies year-round.
Farmer-chef duo Mark and Lila serve pumpkin pancakes that converted me from a pumpkin-spice skeptic to an enthusiast. Their savory pumpkin-sage biscuits with country gravy feature herbs grown in window boxes right outside the dining room.
Breakfast includes a farm tour where guests can collect eggs for tomorrow’s meal. The sunny dining room, decorated with vintage farm implements, offers views of the pumpkin fields and the farm’s heritage breed chickens scratching nearby.
11. Granite State Gables

Presidential history meets culinary excellence at this stately Federal-style mansion in Concord. Former White House chef Martin now creates breakfast masterpieces for lucky guests in the state capital.
The formal dining room—where actual presidents have dined—features tables set with White House-inspired china. Martin’s New Hampshire eggs Benedict replaces Canadian bacon with local ham and tops the dish with maple hollandaise that should be declared a state treasure.
Fresh-squeezed orange juice comes in glasses once used at presidential inaugurations. The inn’s signature breakfast potato cake—crispy outside, creamy inside—converted me into a morning potato person, something I never thought possible!
12. Covered Bridge Cottage

Crossing the historic wooden bridge to reach this Jackson cottage feels like traveling back in time! The breakfast experience only enhances that sensation, with recipes collected from New Hampshire cookbooks dating back to the 1800s.
Innkeeper Abigail, a culinary historian, recreates authentic dishes like anadama bread and johnnycakes with historical accuracy but modern flair. Her spiced apple pandowdy—served in individual cast iron skillets—combines heirloom apples with a cornmeal crust that’s simultaneously rustic and elegant.
The cottage’s original hearth still works, and on cool mornings, Abigail cooks breakfast over the open flame. Dining at the hand-hewn maple table while watching the Ellis River flow beneath the covered bridge creates a quintessential New Hampshire morning.
13. Lighthouse Point Inn

Foghorns might wake you, but the breakfast will make you forget any interrupted sleep! This restored lighthouse keeper’s home in Rye offers 360-degree ocean views and seafood-inspired morning meals that celebrate New Hampshire’s short but spectacular coastline.
Former chef Patricia left Boston’s restaurant scene to create maritime breakfasts in this unique setting. Her crab cake Benedict with tarragon hollandaise convinced me that seafood belongs on the breakfast table.
The circular dining room occupies the base of the lighthouse tower, with windows facing every direction. On clear days, you can spot four other lighthouses while enjoying Patricia’s famous seaweed sourdough toast with cultured butter and sea salt harvested from the waters visible through the windows.
14. Moose Meadow Lodge

Wilderness meets luxury at this log cabin retreat near Pittsburg, where I watched actual moose grazing outside while enjoying breakfast! The remote North Country location doesn’t stop owners Greg and Dale from creating sophisticated morning meals that would impress in any city restaurant.
The massive stone fireplace crackles during breakfast service, adding ambiance to the hand-hewn log dining room. Greg’s wild blueberry soufflé pancakes rise impressively high, while Dale’s venison breakfast sausage offers a taste of local game.
Coffee comes in handmade pottery mugs crafted by a neighbor, and the maple syrup flows from trees tapped on the property. The rustic-elegant experience perfectly balances wilderness charm with genuine culinary talent.
15. Orchard House Inn

Apple enthusiasm reaches new heights at this 200-year-old farmhouse in Hollis, surrounded by heritage apple orchards growing varieties I’d never heard of! Owners Jim and Diane, former agricultural scientists, maintain over 50 apple varieties and incorporate them into creative breakfast dishes year-round.
The sunlit farmhouse kitchen allows guests to watch as Diane prepares apple-studded dutch babies that puff dramatically in cast iron skillets. Jim’s specialty—apple cider donuts made fresh each morning—disappear faster than morning dew.
Breakfast includes a tasting of apple varieties with notes about each one’s history and flavor profile. Their spiced apple butter, which they jar and sell, makes even simple toast extraordinary—I bought six jars before leaving!