Great Bay Kitchen
655 Portsmouth Ave, Greenland, NH
Crema's Take
“Great Bay Kitchen in Greenland is a welcoming neighborhood gem where owner Michael has created the perfect spot to linger over fresh-brewed organic Wicked Joe's coffee and thoughtfully prepared meals that go far beyond typical café fare—think Coq au vin and Al pastor bowls alongside a full breakfast menu. The combination of home-cooked quality, genuine hospitality, and that rare ability to be equally good for a quick takeaway or a leisurely sit-down makes it feel less like a coffee shop stop and more like discovering a friend's kitchen.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
My wife surprised me with a special dish today from Great Bay Kitchen. She brought home Coq au vin! I knew it was going to be delicious the second I popped the lid off. On came the aroma of red wine, herbs, chicken, bacon and pearl onions. After heating, the aroma was even more intoxicating. It brought back memories of when I was a young bachelor and would cook along with recorded episodes of Julia Child’s The French Chef. This is exactly how she would have done it! It was delicious. Tender chicken, rich wine sauce and a creamy polenta as well. It’s nice to know that in a world that is so rushed, a classic like this available to me and so readily and conveniently. Thank you and Bon Apetit! Rick
Love this place! I just stopped by for breakfast. You can take away or eat in. The owner, Michael, is super welcoming and friendly. My husband and I each had fresh brewed organic Wicked Joe’s coffee. My husband had the GBK Breakfast Sandwich. It was two eggs on house-made herbed focaccia, Cheddar cheese and Cilantro Green Sauce. I had the GBK Breakfast Hand Pie- my new favorite! It was a flaky and buttery crust filled with eggs, bacon, and American cheese topped with everything bagel seasoning. Shelves and fridges are lined with locally made sauces, mixes, wine, peanut butter, take away suppers, and lots of other goodies. Stop by for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!
Last night I had the lucky chance to fill that void when you're looking for a hot home-cooked meal. I cruised through Greenland and bingo. Right next to my go-to source for Cumbies coffee I found Great Bay Kitchen. Hold on to your hat because this review is going to be lengthy... When I first walked in I was greeted by Zack one of the chefs. He offered a warm welcome and shook my hand. Zack is a class act along with Mike the chef. Sure, home cooked meals are trendy around the Stratham area. But oh boy, Great Bay Kitchen sure caught my attention. I was unsure what to orders so Zack suggested the chicken soup. Wow-we. It was great and the bread was fresh-baked. But wait, that wasn't enough. I needed some grit. So I ordered two cranberry chicken salad sandwiches. Quite the treat X 2. While I was waiting I noticed they also stock plenty of fresh meals made right there at Great Bay Kitchen. Stuff looks good and don't forget about the delicious desserts. Remember, they're new in town and they've dug in deep in the fresh food customer service department. They're also gearing up gearing by offering holiday meals combined with a launch of the catered party platters. Everything is prepared with great care right there at Great Bay Kitchen in Greenland, NH. Thank you Zack for a great dinner. I'll be to stock up for more soon. PS: Enjoy the photos.
This is the third 🥉 business I have observed at this location. I needed a meal to go because my time was limited. The Chicken 🐔 Braised in Cider looked appealing. Easy directions to prepare. It did taste good 👍 and left ⬅️ me wanting more. Plenty of room inside. Premade meals and pastry items, prepared sandwiches 🥪, a drive through, online ordering and indoor dining available. Friendly staff. Looks nice inside. I hope to visit again!
Great Bay kitchen is amazing! The food is delicious and I love the Al pastor bowl, which is my favorite. All of the flavors are amazing and the pork is cooked so well. Everything I’ve had so far the menu has been amazing! Every time I go, staff are very friendly and accommodating and willing to help! Plus, they have really cool dry goods and beverages! They have tables if you want to eat in and a drive-through (order online first!) if you are short on time! Highly recommend!