The Common Man Roadside
2255 Lafayette Rd, Portsmouth, NH
Crema's Take
“This roadside gem surprises visitors with genuinely quality food and coffee at reasonable prices, from crispy breakfast pastries like their maple cider donut pie to made-to-order sandwiches and pizza. Located conveniently off Route 1 near Water Country with ample parking and a full dine-in area, it punches well above what you'd expect from a gas station cafe, earning consistent praise for both their traditional espresso drinks and their ability to handle large catering orders without compromising quality.”
What to expect
Cold brew standout. Quick-grab spot. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Parking available.
Google Reviews
Quality and prices are really good. Wasn't expecting for a roadside store but I was surprised I tried Iced Latte, Veggie Pizza and maple cider donut pie All taste great, and quality felt very good. Recommended anyway over Dunkin, Starbucks or Tacos of the world
We placed a catering order with The Common Man Roadside - Portsmouth for their Fiesta package for 30 people. The quality and quantity of the food was exceptional. We have plenty of leftovers and no one went hungry today or will go hungry tomorrow in the office! The service…
Stopped for gas on way back to office. I always loved the restaurant, so I thought I'd try the Roadside version at Irving across from Water Country in Portsmouth. I got the Chicken sandwich with Lettuce, tomatoes and pickles on a brioche bun. With a little mustard,salt and…
The food is mid but the prices are not. I had the burger pictured. It was fine, but not for the price being charged. The location is inconvenient, so good luck taking a left out of the parking lot. All in all, it's fine. Just a shame it's so expensive. I'm fine eating diner…
Impressive roadside store. Large variety of foods made to order or prepared. Large selection of bakery 🧁 items including cookies 🍪. The convenience store has a beer 🍺 cave. There is a dine in area as well. Friendly service. Touchless payment option available. The grilled beef…
Crema Reviews
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