Independent coffee and food

Frontside Coffee Roasters

About 0.3 mi walk

An independent downtown North Conway café and small-batch roastery serving coffee and fresh food since 1998, with a south-facing patio and Moat Mountain views.

The place

About Frontside Coffee Roasters

Frontside Coffee Roasters says it has been at home in North Conway since 1998. Its downtown café combines espresso and brewed coffee with fresh food in a bright storefront and a south-facing seasonal patio overlooking the Moat Mountains.

The business roasts in North Conway and describes controlling the process from green-bean delivery through roasting and final preparation. It also offers coffee education, wholesale service, and online ordering.

This is a practical independent stop within the village rather than a generic chain. Current menu, pickup timing, and hours remain live-business details, so use the official order flow or call before building a tight pre-train schedule.

What stands out

Locally roasted

Frontside roasts in North Conway and serves the coffee through its own downtown café.

Independent village stop

The business has served the Mount Washington Valley since 1998.

Train-day flexibility

Food, coffee, pickup ordering, and a walkable location suit several itinerary gaps.

Pair it with the train

Why it belongs in a Conway Scenic Railroad trip

The café is roughly a short village walk north of North Conway Station. It works best before a later train or after the Valley Train; leave a conservative return buffer for assigned boarding.

Before you go

Plan your visit

  • Best fitCoffee, breakfast or lunch before a later departure, or a relaxed stop after returning to North Conway.
  • OrderingUse the current official pickup flow for menu and timing rather than relying on a static third-party menu.
  • WalkA short downtown walk; allow extra time for traffic crossings, queues, and the return boarding call.
  • PatioThe south-facing patio is a warm-weather feature and not guaranteed seating.
  • HoursBusiness hours can change seasonally; confirm on the official site or by phone.

Useful answers

Frequently asked questions

Is Frontside walkable from Conway Scenic?

Yes for most visitors, along the downtown village corridor. Allow a conservative return buffer before boarding.

Does it roast locally?

Yes. Frontside describes its North Conway operation as both a café and craft roastery.

Can I order ahead?

The official site provides a pickup ordering path; use it for the current menu and lead time.

Are hours guaranteed?

No. Confirm current business hours on the official site or by phone, especially around holidays and seasonal transitions.

Trust and accuracy

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