The Sassy Biscuit Co.

Exterior view of a brasserie restaurant named 'Savvy Bruncherie' on a corner of a city street, with outdoor seating tables and chairs, large glass windows, and a sign with the slogan 'bringing big city living to small town Mateo'.
portsmouth architects

Dover, New Hampshire

Big city biscuits in a small town.

The owners of The Sassy Biscuit Co. wanted to break down stereotypes and bring their southern culture to life in the Northeast. They knew that nothing brings people together better than good food, and they wanted their building design to reflect a feeling of warmth and acceptance, while connecting the aesthetic to their Montana location.

Booth-style seating welcomes people to gather and dine, while a series of clocks, set to important times and dates, pay homage to Juneteenth and different timezones the owners lived in while serving in the Marines. The reflective Scrabble tile countertop is yet another nod to bringing people together and breaking down barriers through playfulness.

The Features

  • Empty restaurant with wooden flooring, black and white checkered mat, and large windows. There are tables and chairs, a bar counter on the left, modern light fixtures, and a decorative column with patterns in the center.
  • Empty restaurant with wooden floors, multiple tables and chairs, large windows with blue and white striped awnings, hanging pendant lights, and colorful wall art.
  • Interior of a bakery or cafe with a counter, stools, and kitchen area in background featuring a welcome sign.
  • Interior of a modern cafe with a decorative white tiled column and hanging glass pendant lights. There are tables and chairs, large windows with striped awnings, and checkered floor tiles near the door.