Crime & Safety

Video Shows Deer Smashing Through Window Of Popular New Hampshire Brunch Restaurant

Employees called the police, but no one was hurt, and the deer appeared to be OK as well.

(CBS Boston)

Updated on: June 23, 2025

A popular brunch restaurant in New Hampshire is closed temporarily after sustaining damage from an unexpected visitor. Surveillance video showed a deer smashing through the front window of The Friendly Toast in Portsmouth Friday morning.

Find out what's happening in Portsmouthfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

It happened at about 7 a.m. while staff members were getting ready to open the Congress Street eatery. No customers were inside yet. The crash sent glass, dishes and silverware flying as the frightened deer ran around the restaurant.

Employees called the police, but no one was hurt, and the deer appeared to be OK as well.

Find out what's happening in Portsmouthfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

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