New Hampshire's kosher food is spread thin: a café on the Seacoast, a dairy bakery and two big-name grocers in Bedford, a supermarket in Nashua, and a seasonal resort store in the White Mountains. What makes it tricky is that these listings rest on different kinds of evidence. Some places are under named rabbinic supervision. Others are simply reported by Chabad of New Hampshire, or identified by the Jewish Federation of New Hampshire, as carrying certain kosher products. This guide sorts the stops by who vouches for what, because that is the detail that tells you how much to rely on each one.
Supervised vs. reported: a supervised listing means a named rabbi or agency oversees the kitchen or bakery. A "reported" listing, such as most of the grocery stores below, means a local organization says some products are kosher. It is not a store-wide certification, so check each product for a recognized kosher symbol.
Who Vouches for What
| Listing | Town | Who Vouches | What It Means |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brooklyn Café | Newington | NHK supervision by Rabbi Berel Slavaticki, Seacoast Chabad Jewish Center | Kosher-certified café with bagels and baked goods |
| Frederick's Pastries | Bedford | Supervision of Rabbi Jonathan Spira-Savett | Kosher dairy bakery; most items dairy, with specified exceptions |
| Trader Joe's | Bedford | Reported by Chabad of NH | A selection of kosher certified packaged products |
| Whole Foods Market | Bedford | Reported by Chabad of NH | Some kosher products, including packaged goods and seasonal items |
| Hannaford Supermarket | Nashua | Identified by the Jewish Federation of NH | Selected bakery items only |
| Presidential Mountain Resort Grocery | Bethlehem | Reported by Chabad of NH; unconfirmed | Kosher food may be available in summer |
The Seacoast: The Brooklyn Café
The most clearly supervised stop in the state is The Brooklyn Café at 2299 Woodbury Avenue in Newington. It's a kosher-certified café operating under NHK supervision by Rabbi Berel Slavaticki of the Seacoast Chabad Jewish Center, serving bagels, baked goods, and other café fare. The directory advises verifying the current menu and hours before you go. Newington also has a Trader Joe's listing for grocery needs.
Southern New Hampshire: Bedford and Nashua
All three Bedford listings sit on South River Road. Frederick's Pastries at number 25 is a kosher dairy bakery under the supervision of Rabbi Jonathan Spira-Savett. Most of its items are kosher dairy, but there are specified exceptions, so confirm the ingredients and kosher status of whatever you buy.
Farther along the same road, Trader Joe's (220 S River Rd) is reported by Chabad of NH to carry a selection of kosher certified packaged products, and Whole Foods Market (121 South River Rd) is reported to carry some kosher products, including packaged goods and seasonal kosher items. Neither is a kosher store, so the label on each product is what counts.
In Nashua, Hannaford Supermarket at 175 Coliseum Avenue is the most specific listing of the grocery group. The Jewish Federation of New Hampshire has identified selected bakery products there as kosher: Hannaford-labeled bagged bagels (pareve) and packaged muffins (dairy). Other bakery items need recognized kosher certification. Nashua also has Trader Joe's and Whole Foods Market listings.
The White Mountains: Presidential Mountain Resort Grocery
The least certain entry is also the most seasonal. Chabad of New Hampshire reports that kosher food may be available at the grocery at Presidential Mountain Resort at 1108 Main Street in Bethlehem during the summer. Both the seasonal availability and the current selection are unconfirmed, so contact the resort before you count on it. If you're traveling in the mountains, it's sensible to plan your meals around what you can confirm in advance.
Planning Your Trip
The practical rule across New Hampshire is simple: rely on the named-supervision stops, verify the reported ones, and read every label. For the full lists, see the directories for Bedford, Newington, and Nashua on Kosher Plate. If you're comparing other smaller kosher scenes, our guides to Little Rock, Arkansas and Kentucky take a similar approach.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a kosher restaurant in New Hampshire?
The Brooklyn Café in Newington is a kosher-certified café under NHK supervision by Rabbi Berel Slavaticki of Seacoast Chabad Jewish Center. It offers bagels, baked goods, and other café fare, and its current menu and hours should be verified before visiting.
Is there a kosher bakery in New Hampshire?
Frederick's Pastries in Bedford is a kosher dairy bakery under the supervision of Rabbi Jonathan Spira-Savett. Most items are kosher dairy, with specified exceptions, so ingredients and kosher status should be confirmed before purchasing.
Where can I buy kosher groceries in southern New Hampshire?
Chabad of NH reports that the Trader Joe's and Whole Foods Market in Bedford carry kosher products, including kosher certified packaged goods. In Nashua, the Jewish Federation of New Hampshire has identified selected Hannaford bakery products as kosher, including Hannaford-labeled bagged bagels (pareve) and packaged muffins (dairy). Product labels should be checked in every case.
Is there kosher food in the White Mountains?
Chabad of New Hampshire reports that kosher food may be available at the Presidential Mountain Resort Grocery in Bethlehem during the summer. Seasonal availability and the current selection are unconfirmed, so the resort should be contacted before visiting.
What does it mean when a store is listed as reported by Chabad of NH?
It means Chabad of New Hampshire says the store carries certain kosher products. It is not a store-wide certification, so each product should be checked for a recognized kosher symbol.