Sawyers Closed for the Season

drwamcross · 08-29-2020, 11:17 PM

I drove by Sawyers earlier today and saw the sign that they are closed for the season. I understand it was even more difficult for them to get help this season and were only open for food Thursday through Sunday and were open 11am to 9pm for ice cream.....take out only. Nice older couple that owns it but they have been trying to sell for a couple of years now due to the looong hours.

thinkxingu · 08-30-2020, 05:36 AM

I went and read their reviews some time ago after people on this forum expressed disappointment with the state of things—price, food quality, etc.—and they weren't very good. I just checked again now, and it appears to me that some may have been removed because ones pointing out that their workers are treated poorly are no longer there (I don't know if it's true or sour grapes—just mentioning what I'd read).

In any case, given the reviews there, the comments here, and Covid's impact on business, it was a tough season for them—you can hear the frustration in many of their review replies—which is too bad. I've never been, but Sawyer's has been a mainstay in the area for years, and it's no bueno when a place with such historical value—especially a mom-and-pop—struggles.

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TheTimeTraveler · 08-30-2020, 07:23 AM

I think it's entirely possible that a lot of these small businesses that have had ongoing problems in obtaining staffing may well decide that Covid-19 to be the straw that tipped the scale, and just decide to permanently close.

LongBay · 08-30-2020, 09:53 AM

I have seen many of the older establishments like Tamarack and Sawyers not transition very well under new management.
Fortunately, several business appear to be doing ok. I was down in Alton the other day and had a great lunch at Shipley’s Takeout. Then went over to Stillwater’s for ice cream. Hopefully, these establishments will pull through.

Support your local owned businesses. Dine out or take out.

joey2665 · 08-30-2020, 12:39 PM

Tamarack and Sawyers are the first 2 places I went to when we first came to the area in 1996. Would love to see both pick up the quality of their food and I certainly would support them much more.

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Mr. V · 08-30-2020, 02:34 PM

Given the new business environment, it seems to me that places such as Sawyers would be ideal for a new owner with a lot of children to purchase, esp. if the kids are older teens.

Have the whole family run it, and keep on producing new young-uns to take their place.

Chinese have done it elsewhere, as have Mexicans.

Work hard, make it successful and it can keep the family together and thriving.

Captain Jack · 08-30-2020, 03:32 PM

Sorry to hear Sawyers closed prior to Labor Day weekend. Seasonal business‘s Lakes Region can be tough then add a Pandemic to the mix. Hope their back 2021

Descant · 08-30-2020, 03:48 PM

Welcome to the Forum Captain Jack.

HellRaZoR004 · 08-30-2020, 06:06 PM

That’s unfortunate. Their sea salted caramel ice cream was amazing. I know then we’re having a hard time finding staff. College students going back and lower income workers are sticking with unemployment benefits right now.

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08-29-2020, 11:17 PM	#1
drwamcross Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 42 Thanks: 1 Thanked 27 Times in 9 Posts	Sawyers Closed for the Season I drove by Sawyers earlier today and saw the sign that they are closed for the season. I understand it was even more difficult for them to get help this season and were only open for food Thursday through Sunday and were open 11am to 9pm for ice cream.....take out only. Nice older couple that owns it but they have been trying to sell for a couple of years now due to the looong hours.

08-30-2020, 09:53 AM	#4
LongBay Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 151 Thanks: 48 Thanked 61 Times in 35 Posts	Ask a local where to find good food and value I have seen many of the older establishments like Tamarack and Sawyers not transition very well under new management. Fortunately, several business appear to be doing ok. I was down in Alton the other day and had a great lunch at Shipley’s Takeout. Then went over to Stillwater’s for ice cream. Hopefully, these establishments will pull through. Support your local owned businesses. Dine out or take out.

08-30-2020, 02:34 PM	#6
Mr. V Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: the left coast (Portland)and West Alton Posts: 1,369 Thanks: 63 Thanked 246 Times in 167 Posts	Given the new business environment, it seems to me that places such as Sawyers would be ideal for a new owner with a lot of children to purchase, esp. if the kids are older teens. Have the whole family run it, and keep on producing new young-uns to take their place. Chinese have done it elsewhere, as have Mexicans. Work hard, make it successful and it can keep the family together and thriving. __________________ basking in the benign indifference of the universe

08-30-2020, 03:32 PM	#7
Captain Jack Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 1 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	sawyers Closed Sorry to hear Sawyers closed prior to Labor Day weekend. Seasonal business‘s Lakes Region can be tough then add a Pandemic to the mix. Hope their back 2021

08-30-2020, 03:48 PM	#8
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,248 Thanks: 1,300 Thanked 1,598 Times in 1,034 Posts	Hello Welcome to the Forum Captain Jack.

08-30-2020, 05:36 AM	#2
thinkxingu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 6,152 Thanks: 1,161 Thanked 2,034 Times in 1,258 Posts	I went and read their reviews some time ago after people on this forum expressed disappointment with the state of things—price, food quality, etc.—and they weren't very good. I just checked again now, and it appears to me that some may have been removed because ones pointing out that their workers are treated poorly are no longer there (I don't know if it's true or sour grapes—just mentioning what I'd read). In any case, given the reviews there, the comments here, and Covid's impact on business, it was a tough season for them—you can hear the frustration in many of their review replies—which is too bad. I've never been, but Sawyer's has been a mainstay in the area for years, and it's no bueno when a place with such historical value—especially a mom-and-pop—struggles. Sent from my SM-G950U using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

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08-30-2020, 07:23 AM	#3
TheTimeTraveler Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 863 Thanks: 273 Thanked 280 Times in 172 Posts	I think it's entirely possible that a lot of these small businesses that have had ongoing problems in obtaining staffing may well decide that Covid-19 to be the straw that tipped the scale, and just decide to permanently close.

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08-30-2020, 12:39 PM	#5
joey2665 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Meredith Bay & LI, NY Posts: 3,222 Thanks: 1,218 Thanked 1,008 Times in 649 Posts	Tamarack and Sawyers are the first 2 places I went to when we first came to the area in 1996. Would love to see both pick up the quality of their food and I certainly would support them much more. Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

08-30-2020, 06:06 PM	#9
HellRaZoR004 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Litchfield/Gilford Posts: 828 Thanks: 233 Thanked 224 Times in 131 Posts	That’s unfortunate. Their sea salted caramel ice cream was amazing. I know then we’re having a hard time finding staff. College students going back and lower income workers are sticking with unemployment benefits right now. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk