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The Stairway Cafe

2649 White Mountain Hwy, North Conway, NH
(603) 356-5200‎
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Ranked #7 of 79 restaurants in North Conway
Cuisines: American
Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot
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mtl
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW via mobile

went for lunch, and was pleasantly surprised by the funky vibe happening- very much our style. loved the decor, food was excellent. they were very good about knowing what was gluten free and offering other options to replace bread. really great server, too! highly recommend, great for families with small kids and adults alike. price was great too. overall a... More

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Winthrop, ME
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16 reviews 16 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Had a delicious elk sausage with eggs for breakfast - how often do you get that? Reasonably priced, clean and pleasant. A real treat.

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See 3 more reviews by Laura B for North Conway
Belfast, Maine
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8 reviews 8 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

Good coffee, great food, very good service, quirky fun atmosphere. We went about 4 times during our stay & enjoyed every bite, every time. If you have mobility issues you may not be able to make the stairs. It was clean & most importantly delicious.

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See 6 more reviews by PsycoRobin for North Conway
Orlanda fl
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22 reviews 22 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

Enjoyed breakfast here with another couple. All of the plates looked good and the dining area was a little quirky and very pleasant. A nice change from chains and hotels. Would probably return when next in the area. Not too sure about that $5.00 sausage my friend ordered on the side.

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See 5 more reviews by TheMitt for North Conway
Peabody
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29 reviews 29 reviews
26 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

Hi, we tried the Stairway Café for the first time this past weekend, it was quaint, and we did get seated right away, the staff was very friendly. But the area to eat was just a bit too small, like sitting in someone's kitchen or living room. The coffee is advertised to be shipped in from somewhere terrific, but it... More

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See 2 more reviews by Lisa G for North Conway
Mexico City, Mexico
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62 reviews 62 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

I was mid-roadtrip and had breakfast here before hitting the road again. The food was excellent - big, hearty, fresh - from an extensive and interesting menu. Plenty of good vegetarian options. Decent coffee. Service was fine. The setting is lovely and comfortable. Bathroom clean. I'd go back in a heartbeat if I was in the area again.

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See 3 more reviews by Fi-kat for North Conway
Montreal
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25 reviews 25 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

“With a word she can get what she came for.” Lunch or breakfast, look no further. Stairway Café’s the logical choice. Having been there on previous visits, we knew what we were in for. This time, we stayed two nights in North Conway and went to Stairway twice. Once for lunch where we each had one of their generous and... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013 via mobile

Lovely vibe! Sweet little place full of love. We took Benedict eggs and damn they were good ! I'd recommend nowhere else for breakfast!!!!

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new york
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26 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013 via mobile

We went to North Conway to shop. As we were in the store below ,we read the sign for the Stairway Cafe. As we were hungry we walked the little stairway up to the cafe and new right then this would be a cool place to eat. We were not disappointed. The combos of breakfast and lunch on the menu... More

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Grafton, NY
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10 restaurant reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2013

Easy-going atmosphere and great breakfasts on both my visits. Nice, classic rock on low volume was perfect. Server is sweet and friendly...makes you wish you were younger...lol. Only wish they opened at 6:30AM instead of 7AM so I could have had breakfast on my last morning. Oh, they graciously filled my thermos with hot water for tea and offered to... More

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