The Bridge Cafe on Elm

What a delightful find! I needed a spot to work for a couple hours while my friend was at an appointment. This muffin was somehow dense and fluffy at the same time, a nice treat to a morning writing sprint. The best part of this cafe though? Absolutely the staff and crew. So kind, knowledgeable on their menu and space, and generally great to have smiling at you as you ask for the bathroom key. 😉

Got a frozen hurricane latte with “turtle” (caramel and chocolate) and a breakfast sandwich here. Both were really delicious! This atmosphere is very welcoming and so is the staff. The cashier was very friendly and very quick service. The only issue I would say is that it’s street parking which can be difficult and after 8 am it’s paid parking.

The food was delicious and came out quickly after ordering. Our waitress Barbara was amazing and very helpful. The kids loved looking out the windows and people watching while we ate.

Self order w/service to your table is the name of the game here. Helpful staff in order taking off their huge behind counter chalked in menu. Self serve coffee and other beverages. Order in or out. Get a number and stand it on your table for your food delivery. Inside and outside dining. Good portions for the reasonable pricing here. At times I get my breakfast sandwich to go. Today I had the 'Hungry Man' and ate in. Less than $10.00. Food is double good. You will not be disappointed in choosing this local to catch your next quick meal. All around its a very good choice for consumers and workers on their breaks. The atmosphere is warm enough to feel welcome and settle in for a few moments.

This is a nice little spot tucked in the middle of downtown. We stopped in for breakfast. Order to table in about 10 minutes, which was great considering how busy this place was. We got the Meat lovers omelet with pan fries and English muffin. We also got the BLT with the fruit salad. They are both great choices on the quite the expansive menu. It looked like there was a half pound of bacon on my sandwich, the fruit salad was fresh and tasty I loved it! They have a smoothie bar also, I will be trying that on our next visit. I hope that will be soon!

Man, I used to love this spot and came here all the time. But now it’s getting ridiculous — prices keep changing every week. Last time, my two drinks were $11.50, now suddenly $13.50? It’s starting to feel like they’re just making numbers up. And this isn’t the first time I’ve been overcharged either. I’m tired of it — the place just isn’t what it used to be, and I won’t be coming back again

Great place for breakfast or lunch . Fresh baked muffins and cookies prepared daily. I enjoyed the meat lover omelet. While my wife had an egg and cheese on a bagel.

Great place for breakfast or lunch . Fresh baked muffins and cookies prepared daily. Really enjoyed the meat lover omelet. Friendly staff.

Food is nothing fancy but good food though. Their menu is huge and everything is good. Eggs baked goods sandwiches smoothies there's something for everyone. One thing I really enjoyed is the iced coffee. It's strong without being too strong. It was my go to every day I was in Manchester. Not too many breakfast places in Manchester and this one is worth the trip.

Another dangerously close go-to for us--perfect for breakfast, brunch, or lunch. This place is a true local hot spot: always quick, always bustling, and somehow always worth the wait. Got a sweet tooth? Go early before the pastries, cookies, and muffins vanish faster than you can say "carb loading." Prefer juices or smoothies? They got those too. Fresh, flavorful, and fully customizable with all kinds of boosts--because balance, right? Our go-tos are the Chicken Caesar wrap and the Reuben--both reliable crowd-pleasers. The salads hold their own too. Honestly, unless you're a picky eater or have food allergies, you can't really miss with any of their breakfast or lunch sammies. Even the sides pull their weight--pasta salad or fresh fruit are both solid picks. On a nice day, grab a seat outside and soak up the Manchester vibes. Not much to the atmosphere in the dining area, but whether you're corporate, casual, out of towner or a student, The Bridge is the vibe for all. Need the restroom? Just ask for the wrench--err, key--at the front counter. Whether you dine in or grab and go, you'll get what you pay for (in the best way) and leave fully satisfied--probably already plotting your next visit before you've even left the breezeway.

Nice cafe at the edge of Manchester's downtown. Diverse and settled customer base, from business people, to passers-by, to seemingly homeless people. The cafe has an additional dining area across the hallway. I had an excellent bagel, cream cheese, salmon and egg in the company of a group of friends. Outstanding. Very urban, very good and fast service. You do need a key to the bathroom but the rest rooms are very clean.

This place has been around for years and for good reason! An excellent breakfast and lunch choice. I also like that they offer a variety of fruit smoothies and veggie juice drinks. They have plenty of tables to sit down at or you can take your order to go. Check them out and Enjoy!

My wife went here today and informed of a food allergy (milk) and it was completely ignored. She trusted the competency of the workers working there, she was enroute to work (she is an Cardiac Nurse/Surgical nurse) as a result to her violent allergy onset, she was forced to leave work and was in Whole Foods getting violently sick kneeling on the bathroom floor for an hr and needed an EpiPen. She's now exhausted and I'm shaking and red as I'm writing this review This Cafe needs to be trained on information with workers. The (male) manager was not empathetic at all and said 'we were not informed of any allergies whatsoever" which is false. As someone whom has this allergy, she is hyper vigilant of this and over communicative. Service was good, ambiance is wonderful, service workers get an D- for listening and comprehension of warned allergies.

Been looking forward to coming here after having 1/2 a sandwich from a work meeting. Since we were there for breakfast we each ordered a sausage egg and cheese on a bagel. The bagel was toasted perfectly, however they "smush" the bagel when making the sandwich so it was flat. The bagels were coated with butter, though not needed it gave extra flavor. Our biggest complaint was the sausage patty, not only was it so small it was only 1/2 the size of the bagel, it did not have the best taste. Next time, ill go with the bacon egg and cheese. They have an extensive sandwich menu which I am looking forward to trying several other sandwiches. Prices are very affordable which also makes me excited to be coming back. They also offer smoothie and juices and have two areas for seating, we took our food to go.

Terrific food and service. We stopped here on a road trip to Maine from Vermont. Intended to stop at an iconic 100-year old diner in downtown Manchester, but it struck us as small, dingy, and unhealthy food choices. So we went around the corner to Bridge Street Cafe. Terrific menu, many healthy appetizing choices. I got the Lulu tuna panini, spouse got Brie strawberry apple greens wrap. Both were delicious. And ice coffee, terrific! We ate in, server brings to the table. Would definitely recommend and return!

Great and service. I got the Blue Cheese burger and a juice to go. $16 Nice place, I would definitely stop again.

Had lunch with two of my friends and my husband. It was our first time there and it was awesome!! Had the Lulu (albacore with tomato and cheddar panini) so good. My friend got the same and my husband and other friend got the BLT they also loved it. Both said "alot of bacon" The service was great as well. Didn't wait long at all. It was rather fast. The inside was very nice and relaxing Well differently go again! Everyone there was so nice.

This place is fire. Best bagel I've had in the New England area. Cream cheese was solid bagel is money

I've had Bridge a few times now and am finally reviewing it! 4/5. Everything is really delicious. We got the grilled chicken with pesto sandwich and the roast beef sammy. With a side of fruit and potato salad respectively. They both were so good I convinced my wife to do a half and half split. The beef was good. Served on a nicely grilled ciabatta roll, and smothered with this, I forget maybe "horseradish aioli", and caramelized onions. Im hesitant to call it an aioli though as it was more of a yogurt than a mayo. Delicious. The beef was very juicy and there was plenty of it on there. The onions were sweet and nicely done. The chicken and pesto sammy was also very good. Very moist, well cooked chicken on ciabatta with loads of a delicious pesto and I think a balsamic drizzle. The pesto was GOOD. This sandwich was realllly good. The pickles were pickles. I'm not sure if they make them in house but I don't think so as they were very acidic like a jarred pickle. House made would be a really nice touch and if these pickle are in fact house made, they are just overpoweringly acidic. I had an education event at work the other day and work bought about 20 assorted sammys from Bridge, I probably personally accounted for 3, which is what made me want to go back. All in all the grilled roll, delicious sauces, and overall great flavor combinations have earned Bridge a return visit. We will be back again!

Great for a quick lunch, the lines can get long really fast. Food is delicious. The peanut butter power smoothie tastes like drinking a Reese's cup. Counter service for ordering, there isn't much to say about the ambiance of the place - it's kind of like eating in a cafeteria. But if you like good food that is inexpensive and fast, this is perfect. Highly recommend.

What a cute place with such a great menu! Great location and love the ordering process. We ordered and paid at the counter, and then took a number to our table, and they brought our food to us! So much to choose from! I love breakfast-all-day restaurants, but then you see something for lunch and can't decide. I stuck with breakfast this time, and my friend ordered something from the lunch menu. My greek omelette was okay. Very simple, but served with tasty home fries and a buttered english muffin. She ordered the tuna sandwich, again simple and hit the spot. Can't beat the price $20 for our meal with drinks. Food was pretty ordinary, but the service was great and the price was right. If you're looking for a quick and simple meal, this place is perfect.

I look forward to working in Manchester so I can visit my favorite little lunch spot. The panini's have the freshest chicken with a soft roll grilled for a perfect crunch. The salad is fresh and the balsamic is to die for. I went in again and their chicken rice soup was packed with all the right ingredients - and piping hot! The grilled cheese was a bit greasy, but only because they slathered it with butter to ensure a crust that was delicious. Service is always pleasant, and they have a good system to get theirs orders out. Love this place and can't wait until my next trip.

Stopped here breakfast. Service was prompt and friendly. Breakfast burrito was great.

Great food, fairly quick service and a nice location for our office. I had the pleasure of getting oatmeal and a bagel for breakfast and it really hit the spot.

Had the Bridge sandwich, potato salad and a lemonade. Everything was fantastic. The pesto on the sandwich had a unique sweetness that was a great contract to the mustardy salad, and the bread had the right amount of crunch. Lemonade was fresh made and refreshing.

This is my favorite breakfast/lunch spot in Manchester. Huge menu, great food, and cheap prices. Great place to meet people or post up with your computer and grind out some work. Forever my go-to.

Very happy with this impromptu stop for our group of 6 adults and 2 kids. Counter staff was friendly and patient as we made our choices from the extensive menu. We had omelets, quesadillas, and sandwiches and emoted eating every bite - even the kids! The side dining area was perfect for our visit and I look forward to meeting there to eat again.

Burrito was good, lots of egg, not soggy, very good price at $6. Ordered delivery and the food arrived fast.

Breakfast sandwiches and lunch menu is fantastic. My go-to lunch is the chipotle turkey sandwich with the pasta salad! Always great customer service, and great place to stop and eat at. 10/10 recommend!

This spot is so cute! I wish I had been in town long enough to try more things on the menu, but the bagel sandwich was pretty good. Also enjoyed the cold brew and espresso. We'd be back if we lived nearby!

Excellent coffee, fantastic baked goods. Breakfast sandwich and medium latte $9. Nice!

Great fast casual breakfast spot! Menu is large, great for vegetarians and always new and changing. The staff is very friendly and helpful. If you're not feeling breakfast, lunch is also very good. Ingredients are always fresh and the salads are delicious and creative. Sometimes this is a spot where politicians will have meet and greets. I was a little surprised when my meal was interrupted a few times, so just a heads up! But it is really cool to see them eager to interact with the community. Bathrooms are locked but very clean, key is at the counter.

Service was great. Food was good. There are two rooms to dine in. I noticed that one was more quiet than the other.

The food is well made and fresh. They have a unique offering as well as key staples. The coffee is good and the staff is fast and efficient

I come here almost every weekend and it's good every single time. The coffee always taste the same and it's so tasty, seriously nothing beats it. I look forward to it all week . Also the staff is so nice. 10/10

The Bridge café is exactly what you'd expect from a local cafe! I had a great sandwich and a pretty good coffee, definitely recommend if you're on elm street :)

Love this place. The coffee sizes are huge and very good. Had a smoothie for the first time today and it was also really good. The menu has a really good variety. There's a lot of seating inside even on a busy weekend morning. My favorite part is the delivery. Extremely cheap delivery fee and always arrives on time. This place is our go to for breakfast and lunch!

We order from this cafe a lot for work. Large orders. The food is consistently fresh and delicious, however when they are busy, they are curt, and borderline rude. Also, things like salad dressings often get missed, or sides are incorrect. That's happened a few times. Sad because customer service could totally elevate them to five stars.

Sandwiches are usually great. However, this time bacon tomato oven roasted turkey with Monterey Jack was basically empty.

bridge cafe is our go to breakfast delivery on the weekends. they have the best omelettes and cream cheese spreads for bagels in town - and the guy who delivers to us is always super nice. I have NEVER been disappointed!!

I have been going to Bridge Cafe for over 10 years and their food is always so delicious. I have a few favorites that I order whenever I decide to go there. However, I'm only giving three stars because of my experience today. I ordered a breakfast sandwich that had a piece of plastic in it. Like one of those discarded pieces of plastic that was probably ripped off of a plastic bag or something similar. I had to pull it out of my mouth because I was trying to chew through it, thinking it might be a very crunchy piece of bacon, but found that it was a clear piece of plastic. The unfortunate part is that this isn't the only time this has happened here :( The first time was probably about 4 years ago and a piece of plastic showed up in an omelette. I wrote it off because I love the food here and thought it was just an honest mistake, they are always super busy. It didn't happen again until this past December. I had ordered a sandwich and a side of their potato salad, which is amazing! But again, there was a piece of plastic mixed in the potato salad. So, today was really the final straw. I tried to hang on because I really do like their food, and there are some amazing items that keep me coming back when I'm craving them. But I'm not sure if I can come back for awhile after today. Huge bummer.

Great smoothies!! Delish. Such cool staff. Wifi is available, great healthy selection of food. Overall I do wish the inside was decorated better. Lovely little spot! Absolutely would return.

I love the bridge cafe! It is relatively large inside and has a prime spot on elm street. The food here is very good, amazing breakfast sandwiches and the muffins they have are also amazing! I love to get a breakfast sandwich and bring it to Arms Park and eat it there. Great spot to go with a group of friends but it can get crowded at times so be weary, service is fast though! I just wish they had some more vegan options or even carried like vegan cream cheese. Otherwise one of the best cafes in Manchester!!

Whenever I visit from Los Angeles I make it a point to visit the Bridge cafe multiple times. Reasonably priced, Legit bagels, coffee and Sammy's. Never heard any of my crew complain. Highly reco

Been a great place since it opened. Great service, kind staff, fresh food, great smoothies, never had a bad meal here and have always been greeted kindly by staff. This place sets the standard for the excellence and that's what a I've come to expect when I order from here. Keep up the good work.

Amazing selection of sandwiches and daily specials. One of our favorite spots to eat in Manchester for a quick lunch. Lots of space indoors and outdoors. Forgot to take pictures but gives good sized portions for price!

Best value around and food is good. Try the Tuscan Turkey or skip right to a liquid lunch or breakfast with a peanut butter protein shake. Best around!

This is my third attempt with The Bridge Cafe. First time I ordered a latte and the espresso tasted burnt. Second time was a week ago, where my boyfriend and I ordered breakfast sandwiches which were decent and a large iced vanilla latte with oatmilk. I didn't know if it was vanilla bean powder or the oatmilk, but it was chalky and gritty, along with a burnt taste of espresso. My third attempt was a day ago, where I ordered another large iced latte with oatmilk, but with hazelnut syrup. Again, very chalky, burnt tasting, and very watered down. There was little ice remaining in my latte and not much of an espresso flavor left. I took one sip and didn't finish. I also ordered the salmon omelette, it was okay. Lots of cream cheese and the home fries were stone cold. After a third failed attempt, I won't be returning. Service was okay, I felt rushed. The main cafe is loud and busy and the second seating area is open but way too quiet. I felt like I couldn't have a conversation.

Great coffee and bagels. Had a breakfast sandwich on bagel. they are open early ,unlike most of the other coffee shops. Friendly staff. Definitely recommend

Every time we come to Manchester, we try a new restaurant to us. Today, it was the Bridge Café. We did not realize that this is a really a busy carry out restaurant. You order at the counter and they bring the food to you. They do have two areas for seating - one where you order and one across the hall. We arrived just before the mad rush for lunch. My husband had to try the "Hungry Man's Breakfast" ($9.50) which consisted of two eggs, bacon, fresh fruit, French toast and rye toast. He was in breakfast heaven. I decided on the White Bean and Kale soup with a grilled cheese sandwich ($5.95). The soup was really interesting in that it was loaded with other vegetables and had a great taste. We both enjoyed our lunch.

Smoked salmon plate was amazing. As was the BEC. And the salmon scramble is over the top. Cappuccino was best ever.

Solid and dependable with generally friendly staff and reasonable prices. Good for lunch on the go or a nice bite in the morning.

Great sandwiches, salads and smoothies. I've never been let down by anything I've gotten here. Highly recommend.

Great spot for lunch situated in the middle of Elm Street. It's the perfect walking distance from many places in downtown and offers a decent sized menu full of breakfast items, salads, sandwiches and smoothies. I got "The Bridge" panini and opted for pasta salad as my side. I enjoyed how crispy the bread was and loved the texture of it but thought the other components of the panini were just OK. I normally love pesto which is why I opted for "The Bridge" in the first place but I wasn't really feeling the pesto here. The grilled chicken was average and the mozzarella was mozzarella. The pasta salad was alright as well. I wish it had a bit more tartness to it but I really don't have any complaints. The strawberry banana smoothie was not too shabby and had a nice consistency to it. My friend got the chocolate chip pancakes and while they're nice and big...he said they were very dry. The Bridge Cafe isn't my favorite lunch spot but for Manchester, NH it's a nice place and is very convenient. I'd return here and there.

I really like this cafe. Visit often when here from NY. Food is delicious and service is fast and easy ordering. Nice seating too.

This was the best thing to ever happen to me during my stay in Manchester! I don't think that inflation has hit this place yet!!!! Hashtag score. I got an everything bagel with chive cream cheese and a strawberry colada smoothie. Both were delish. They have wifi and very kind staff. The person who took my order also has the most amazing handwriting. The inside needs to be redecorated but whatevs

Love coming here after our morning workouts!! The food is AHmazing and the staff is always so nice. They brought us our coffees and fresh cold water for the doggies! Check out their delicious menu!!