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Posted: October 31, 2025
Boba Milk Tea Bar, Maggie’s Munchies, Wetzel’s Pretzels and Lucky Lantern Noodle House open at Pheasant Lane Mall
Nashua, NH Pheasant Lane Mall is turning up the flavor with even more food and beverage options for visitors. Whether you are craving coffee, boba tea, or sweet treats, there’s something new to discover on your next trip.
Among the latest additions, the Boba Milk Tea Bar, now open on the lower level food court, brings a menu of boba teas alongside the favorite, Korean corndogs. On the upper level, Qargo Coffee is set to debut next to the Nash Casino, combining Italian coffee tradition with American flavor. Shoppers will be able to sip coffees and enjoy a variety of baked pastries.
Two new snack stops have also arrived, including Maggie’s Munchies, which serves up a New England treat with ¼-pound handcrafted cookies. Core flavors include chocolate chip, molasses, oatmeal raisin, double chocolate peanut butter, and sugar cookie. There are of course seasonal flavors to check out as well. Wetzel’s Pretzels has opened, known for its twist on soft pretzels, everything from jalapeño to cinnamon sugar to wrapped-around-all-beef hot dogs.
“At Pheasant Lane Mall, we are always exploring new ways to expand our on-the-go treats, and these additions give our guests even more to enjoy during their shopping visit,” said Emily O’Brien, director of marketing and business development at Pheasant Lane Mall. “From a quick coffee break to an indulgent cookie or a fun, flavorful pretzel, there is something delicious waiting around every corner.”
The Lucky Lantern Noodle House also opened inside The Nash Casino, offering visitors another sit-down option with bowls of broth and noodle dishes.
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