Northshore magazine showcases the best that the North Shore of Boston, MA has to offer.
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88 Hampshire border. ey get their eggs from Hidden Brook Farm, which is not even a mile away, and their maple syrup is produced just down the street as well. Inside, the light- filled space has a mix of booths, tables, and high-tops. Free coffee and tea are served on the porch to ease the pain of a possible weekend wait for a table—or you can order a mimosa at the bar. Hungry? Try the house- baked buttermilk cheddar biscuits, tall and fluffy and topped with poached eggs and rich Country Brook sausage gravy. 98 Amesbury Rd., Kensington, NH, 603-777-5111 BLUE CANOE CAFÉ Marblehead Owner Stephanie Mahoney is up at 3 a.m. every day whipping up the beautiful selection of goodies on offer at this year-old café. Alongside classic blueberry muffins, you will find indulgent flavors like butterscotch and vanilla chip. Mahoney has been running cafes all over the North Shore for more than 30 years; she was known as the Kitchen Witch for more than 20 years in Salem. ese days, she's finally settled in her hometown, and offers a menu of breakfast sandwiches, smoothies, and 15 types of coffee daily. You know the java is the real deal, too—husband Mark Mahoney owns Atomic Coffee Roasters with his younger brother. Pair your coffee with a piece of quiche. Or you can just grab a fresh-baked ginger snap—we won't tell. 14 School St., Marblehead, 781-631-6464, bluecanoemhd.com Top to bottom, Mad Martha's French toast with bananas, chef Surprise Breakfast Pizza, and the salmon getaway