The Big Bean Newmarket Kitchen & Bar
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The Big Bean Newmarket Kitchen & Bar

118 Main St, Durham, NH

★★★★★4.6(784 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

This downtown Durham spot excels at creating a welcoming gathering space with a lively yet relaxed atmosphere and genuinely attentive staff, making it ideal for lingering over breakfast or meeting friends. The kitchen clearly puts care into their fresh-made dishes like the Cayman Bene and creative morning fare, though coffee quality seems inconsistent—so come for the food, pastries, and convivial vibe rather than expecting espresso excellence. Just be prepared for weekend waits, as this place has earned its reputation as a community hub.

What to expect

Slow sitTraditional drinksFamily friendlyMeetingsLight foodPastriesFull breakfastSpecialty drinks

Google Reviews

Joe Silverman
★★★★★2 months ago

Went on a Sunday at 10am. Wait time was 30 minutes. Sat and ordered at 1045am. Food arrived 1130. Food was good coffee was terrible. I liked the decor and vibe there though.

Dannika Ross
★★★★3 months ago

The Big Bean in Newmarket is such a fun spot. The atmosphere is lively without feeling chaotic, and the staff is attentive and friendly from start to finish. The menu has great offerings with something for everyone, and the flavors really deliver—everything we tried was fresh and delicious. It’s also in a really cute area, which makes it a great place to stop whether you’re grabbing coffee or meeting up with friends.

Becky Neal
★★★★★3 months ago

The Big Bean was the perfect spot for a mother–daughter breakfast date! Cute, cozy dining in downtown. We ordered the Cayman Bene with sweet potato hash and the Spock—both absolutely delicious. The balance of fresh veggies and perfectly melted cheese was spot on, and the hint of chipotle in the hollandaise is truly a dream match made in heaven. Soooo good! Service was great, and while there was a bit of a wait, it didn’t bother us at all. They text you when your table is ready, which gave us time to explore the local gift shops nearby. We couldn’t resist sharing a pancake (highly recommend!), and before leaving we grabbed one of their ginormous muffins to bring home for the family. Fantastic food, thoughtful service, and a fun overall experience. We’ll definitely be back! 💛🥞☕️

Matt S
★★★★★7 months ago

Excellent brunch place! Service was above and beyond and you can tell they make each dish fresh. Love the space too!

Aífe Ruane
★★★★★8 months ago

I usually really like the big bean but my most recent order was a door dash of pancakes, they had remnants of veggies at the bottom stuck to both pancakes… hoping they do clean the grill.. I called to let them know about the veggies so the next customer doesn’t get the same surprise of old veggies and they didn’t offer a refund or seem to care. Just thought it was a little unclean to find veggies in a pancake

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