Despite its inconspicuous appearance on a residential street corner in Haverhill, Roasted Cafe Bar has forged a robust reputation thanks to its flavorful and copious brunch based on local ingredients. For example, their coffee comes from Flight Coffee Co., an award-winning roaster, located in Bedford, NH. Moreover, their comfort food is served in a convivial and laid-back atmosphere, where locals like to reconvene.

Once the Gravy Train, a biscuit sandwich with sausage gravy, fried eggs, and fried chicken, found its way to our table, I was struck by the sheer size of the dish. The ample amount of homemade gravy that topped the equally copious chicken piece welded all the different flavors together. As for the artisanal biscuit, its crust contrasted nicely with its otherwise softer texture. Subsequently, the Chicken or the Eggs, another sandwich, juxtaposing fried chicken, fried eggs, and bacon, shared similar attributes: a copiously served concoction full of diverging flavors and textures.