Welcome to Candia First Stoppe

Located in scenic Candia, New Hampshire, our 14-acre property is home to a family-owned and operated collection of businesses: Candia First Stoppe Country Store, The Town Cabin Pub & Restaurant, The Barnyard Venue & Pavilion, and The Ice Cream Shack — all conveniently located in one destination.

Whether you're stopping in for fuel, grabbing a quick bite, enjoying a sit-down meal, attending an event, or treating the family to ice cream, our goal is to make you feel right at home. Throughout our property, you'll find a welcoming atmosphere, relaxed country décor, friendly service, and something for just about everyone.

Your One-Stop Destination

We proudly serve the communities of Candia, Auburn, Raymond, Deerfield, Hooksett, Derry, Manchester, Chester, and beyond, as well as travelers along Route 101.

Candia First Stoppe truly is a one-stop destination. We offer a wide variety of convenience and grocery products, gasoline, diesel and DEF fuel, an extensive craft beer and wine selection, Grab & Go and takeout foods, and much more.

Our property also features dine-in dining at The Town Cabin and The Barnyard Venue, along with house-butchered and marinated steaks, steak tips, chicken and other selections from our meat case. You'll also find clothing, souvenirs, local favorites, and plenty of unexpected finds along the way.

A Gathering Place for Our Community

We're proud to be more than just a place to shop and eat — we're a gathering place for our community.

Throughout the year, we host and support local events, organizations, and charities. During our outdoor season from April through October, that includes Candia Cruise Night every Thursday evening from 5–8 PM, with proceeds benefiting the Candia Volunteer Fire Department, as well as our popular Tuesday evening Cornhole Tournaments.

Community has always been an important part of who we are, and we're proud to provide a place where friends, families, neighbors, and visitors can come together.

The Town Cabin Restaurant

The Town Cabin Restaurant Deli & Bakery offers seating for approximately 130 guests, including 28 seats at the bar.

Our extensive menu has something for nearly every appetite, including appetizers, fresh salads, homemade soups, seafood, steaks, burgers, gourmet sandwiches, handmade pizzas, hand-cut French fries, chicken tenders and wings, lobster rolls, comfort-food favorites, and much more.

Don't forget dessert! Our bakery offers a variety of homemade desserts and sweet treats to finish your meal.

Whether you're joining us for a relaxing meal or picking something up to take home, The Town Cabin is all about generous portions, great food, and a comfortable New England atmosphere.

The Barnyard Venue & Pavilion

Opened in 2022, The Barnyard Venue & Pavilion is a truly unique restaurant, bar, entertainment, and event destination.

With more than 325 indoor and outdoor seats, including seating inside our climate-controlled Pavilion, The Barnyard provides plenty of room to relax and enjoy the beautiful New Hampshire seasons.

The property features landscaped grounds and patios, a firepit, live entertainment, cornhole and bocce courts, multiple flat-screen televisions, and two full-service bars.

Our New England-inspired menu features seafood, chicken, burgers, salads, appetizers, and plenty more to enjoy while spending time with family and friends.

The Barnyard is also the perfect setting for your next special event. From wedding rehearsals and corporate outings to birthday parties, showers, anniversary celebrations, fundraisers, and more, our team would love to help make your occasion memorable. Sit back, relax, and enjoy your event while we take care of the details.

The Ice Cream Shack

No New England summer is complete without ice cream!

Our Ice Cream Shack, open seasonally from May through September, serves delicious Hershey's Premium Ice Cream right here on the property.

It's the perfect stop after dinner, during a family outing, or whenever you're in the mood for a sweet treat.

Dunkin' Donuts

For your morning coffee, breakfast, and favorite Dunkin' treats, you'll also find Dunkin' conveniently located inside Candia First Stoppe Country Store.

Fueling Travelers & Professional Drivers

We're proud to have been recognized as Best Truck Stop in New Hampshire by Trucker Path in 2020 and in previous years.

We offer quality Irving-branded gasoline, diesel, and DEF, high-speed fueling systems, and plenty of convenient, complimentary parking for our truck and camper guests.

We also participate in the Irving Rewards program, giving customers additional benefits on eligible fuel and in-store purchases.

Our Commitment to You

Across everything we do, we pride ourselves on quality, service, cleanliness, reliability, and respect for every customer and for the community we call home.

We're always looking for ways to serve you better, and we value the suggestions and feedback of our customers.

Whether you're here for fuel, groceries, dinner, live entertainment, an event, ice cream, or simply passing through, we think you'll find something to enjoy.

Candia First Stoppe Country Store, The Town Cabin Pub & Restaurant, The Barnyard Venue & Pavilion, and The Ice Cream Shack are conveniently located just off Exit 3 on Route 101, only a few minutes from I-93.

Visit us at 285 Old Candia Road, Candia, NH 03034.