Cafe 4080 — Restaurant in Franconia

I was really disappointed with Cafe 4080. We arrived just 30 minutes after they opened, and they were already out of cinnamon rolls, which was surprising for a place that advertises them as a full service "cafe". The service was lackluster at best, with staff seeming uninterested and inattentive. To top it off, the chili wasn’t even ready, despite being viable in the warmer . The cafe itself felt rundown and outdated, definitely not what you'd expect from a spot in such a prime location. Overall, it didn’t live up to the hype, and I wouldn’t...

Highest taps in New Hampshire, great spot for a drink in between runs. Restrooms are clean too! (Pretty awesome to find a restroom at 4000’ 😁). The food is limited and pricey but that is what I expect for ski area food at the top of a mountain. It certainly won’t be an incredible culinary experience but there are some decent options if you are hungry. Staff has always been friendly and the views from the bar area are great. (Majority of cafe has no windows …just the entrance and bar area) there are a few observation...

You pay a pretty penny for the food you get here, but it's good food, and its a comfortable space. Very tricky things to maintain when you're near the top of a mountain. A major respite for people on the trails, or coming up the tram. It's really worth making the trip up and eating here. Part of the experience insofar as being able to take it all in. They also offer some pretty good portion sizes per the food you get. So, while you might pay a little more, you're definitely not...