A classic New England lunch counter that has occupied the same spot on Main Street since 1930, the Littleton Diner is one of those places that locals treat as an institution and visitors immediately understand why. Booths along the wall, counter stools, a laminated menu of breakfast all day, burgers, sandwiches, and daily specials. The maple syrup comes from nearby farms. Weekend mornings get busy — arrive early or expect a short wait.
story: "The diner's original owners were Greek immigrants who found their way to northern New Hampshire in the early 20th century, a pattern repeated in diners across New England. The Littleton version kept going through the Depression when other establishments on Main Street didn't, reportedly because the owner extended credit to local mill workers who couldn't pay during the hardest weeks."