The Common Man Roadside South at the Hooksett Welcome Center and Irving Fuel — Restaurant in Hooksett

🚗✨ The Common Man Roadside South – Where Pit Stops Become Culinary Adventures! 🍔🥤

If you think highway rest stops are just for quick snacks and fuel, The Common Man Roadside South at Hooksett is here to prove you delightfully wrong. This is not your average grab-and-go stop—it’s a hidden gem of roadside dining that turns a simple break into a treat for your taste buds!

From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with warm smiles and friendly energy—the kind that makes you feel like a regular, even if it’s your first visit. The staff here actually enjoy what they do, and it shows in their welcoming service and the care they put into every order.

And the food? Oh, the food! Fresh, flavorful, and far beyond what you’d expect from a roadside stop. Whether you're craving a hearty meal, a fresh-baked treat, or just a top-tier cup of coffee, they’ve got you covered. It’s the kind of place where you stop for a quick bite and somehow leave with a full belly and a happy heart.

Plus, with Irving Fuel right there, you can top off your tank while you recharge yourself—both body and soul. 🚗💨

So next time you're cruising through New Hampshire, do yourself a favor: skip the sad gas station snacks and make a stop at The Common Man Roadside South. Your taste buds (and your road trip playlist) will thank you!

✨ Great food. Great people. A roadside stop you’ll actually want to...

I have visited numerous roadside stops, often referred to as exit stops, where I typically pause to refuel, use the restroom, refresh, purchase lottery tickets, and enjoy some food or souvenirs. This particular chain stands out to me for its welcoming, country-inspired atmosphere. Unfortunately, I recently had an unfortunate experience with their drive-through service; hot coffee spilled on me, and I felt there was a lack of concern regarding my discomfort. So beware of the coffee cup lids.

Despite this incident, I generally find their food quite enjoyable, especially when I’m in need of something quick, like a hot dog or a sandwich. I particularly recommend their ham and cheese croissants, which are quite delicious. However, I do find their coffee tends to be a bit diluted, so I suggest stepping into the country store for a beverage.

If you're not in the mood for hot food, the country store offers a delightful selection of sandwiches, chips, and various snacks. Additionally, for those traveling from out of state, they provide plenty of souvenirs and lottery tickets. Overall, it’s a pleasant stop, and I appreciate that the bathrooms are consistently clean. As someone with a handicap, I also find the spacious layout accommodating, making it easy for me...

The Serve Safe Certificate should probably be retaken by people here. Let's just say opening the oven by pulling the end of the tongues with no gloves, while they are attached to the oven is lazy.. Then to grab someone's ham and cheese sandwhich with said tongues you just touched is extra disgusting. Also if you need to grab a pastry, pull out the tray. Like seriously you resting your elbow on other people's future pastry is not cool, it's icky as all hell. Then when you realize your all sticky and start rubbing off sugar and then take more orders and then go make more food. All without washing your hands.. I wanted food but you just kept giving me excuses not to order food.

-Prior to the below you would have gotten 3 stars.-

Then there was the lady, who's baby pulled the coffee from her hands, spilling coffee everywhere, the counter, four feet of the floor, including the babies leg. The staff did nothing... The yelp from the lady, the screaming from the baby, and the lady asking for help from you. You guys did litterally nothing with other people seeing this clear as day. I had to grab paper napkins and then ask you to grab a mop.. Even when I left the counter was still a mess with coffee.. Like what's going on with...