Annie’s Cafe’ and Catering

Now, this pains me greatly to write but we were at a craft fair at the Laconia High School last month and there was an elderly woman who asked for a cup of soup and the only reply the woman received was «We only have $ 3.00 cups, that’s it», and so the woman walked away with no soup, if I had had cash on me I would have given it to her in a heartbeat, I don’t think this is how you should treat someone ever.

Ordered a salad and it wasn’t prepared as described. I called and asked to have it corrected and I was told that it didn’t taste right because it sat for an hour. Does sitting for an hour make the blue cheese crumbles magically disappear?
Very disappointing Annie.

Excellent service! Amazing home-​made food. I have been a steady customer for over a year because my salon is next door, and never once have had a bad experience. All the girls are extremely friendly and personable. Annie’s will be catering my wedding this fall and I couldn’t be happier, it will deffinately be a highlight of the day.

If you are looking for a caterer for a special event: stop looking, you just found her! We just had Annie cater a baby shower at our home and I could not be more impressed. The food arrived beautifully presented on raised silver platters, ceramic dishes, and it was artistically garnished. The food was dropped off on time by a very nice young man and he situated/​set-​up everything for us. I simply removed the plastic wrap and ‘presto!’ — I was ready to entertain 30 guests! All the women who attended the baby shower were RAVING about the delicious food! The salads (fruit and green) were so fresh and beautiful, the tea sandwiches were so creative (chicken salad on zucchini bread, omg!!), the orzo salad had such a delicate balance of flavors, the spanakopita triangles were the best we’ve ever tasted. Everything was absolutely perfect. I really attribute the food (and cake!) to the success of the shower. Because, really, it’s all about the food. :)

Just tried this place for the first time today. I tried their sugar free vanilla chai with skim milk, and it came out great ! I also tried a slice of their fresh zucchini bread and it was amazing! They have a nice variety of cookies and other different dessert pastries. They also sell soups and salads, so I will definitely be coming back to try them!

Delicious food at reasonable prices! Most of it I couldn’t eat due to my diet choice, but what I did have was excellent and what my friends ordered I heard was as well! The woman that was working to was very polite and answered all my questions. Will be back in soon.

Annie catered a casual wedding reception for us. EVERYONE complimented on how excellent the food and service was. The food was absolutely delicious. The service was so efficient and unobtrusive. I would not hesitate to recommend Annie as a caterer and look forward to other occasions when we’ll enjoy Annie’s culinary skill!

Annie is extremely professional, accommodating, inciteful and affordable
We originally were planning a lake house wedding that we ultimately decided against because we found it to be very overwhelming to plan, however, I need to say that Annie was a very positive part of our experience. I think the catering was the only «easy» decision in the whole process after we met with her!
Annie was referred to us by a friend of mine who is a wedding planner and has worked with Annie both through her private business and when she catered for the Common Man. She had very high reviews. She noted that (unlike the other places I had mentioned to her) «Annie’s food is memorable». She also noted that she is very accommodating to people’s budgetary restrictions.
Annie met with us at a convenient place to us and blew us away with her creative menu, laid back personality (helpful when the bride is overwhelmed!), and obvious experience. She helped us to visualize our day and how to work around some obstacles at our wedding location. She showed us where we could save money with the catering, and was willing to make some exceptions to make the pricing work for us.
I was very sad to tell her we chose to go with a venue instead because I was really excited to work with her. She responded very genuinely by telling us she completely understood and wished us the best!
I’d love to find an excuse to hire her for another event in the future!

Annie did the catering for a brunch I had. It was excellent. People are still talking about her wonderful food. She is great to work with and really knows how to bring out the flavor in foods.

Annie’s is a delightful, bistro-​like restaurant with a welcoming atmosphere. It is colorful, bright, and very clean. Annie welcomes you warmly and genuinely when you enter and she makes an extra effort to remember the names of repeat customers — a nice touch which endears you to her and the success of her store.
The menu is exciting, with staple offerings such as soups, Panini’s, melts, salads, and desserts. Let me be clear; these are not your everyday foods, but are carefully created, flavorful, dynamic, meals. The quality of Annie’s food suggests fine culinary training and a well-​developed sense of taste (ala a «Chef Ramsey» influence). Oh and the fresh-​roasted coffee drinks are amazing — check out the «Funky Monkey»!
While I have not used her catering service, I can only imagine how great that food is, judging from her catering menu.
I highly recommend Annie’s to locals and visitors alike. It is worth planning a visit as part of your day in Laconia!