Sandler spends New Hampshire birthday with mother at Bedford eatery

Two New Hampshire restaurants confirmed Adam Sandler's presence this week. He dined at The Friendly Toast in Bedford and Puritan Backroom in Manchester, stopping for photographs with patrons at both locations.

The actor was at The Friendly Toast on Wednesday, October 28, according to reports from Yahoo. He was there with his mother to celebrate her birthday. During the visit, he posed for a group photo with the restaurant's staff. He also purchased a breakfast spread for another woman and her friends who were celebrating a birthday nearby.

Sandler has strong ties to the state where he grew up. He made a second stop at Puritan Backroom in Manchester. The establishment is credited with inventing the chicken tender. It received a James Beard award in 2020. This was not his first visit to the Manchester spot.

The Friendly Toast is located in Bedford, the hometown of comedian Seth Meyers. Meyers is a former castmate of Sandler from Saturday Night Live. The restaurant is a popular local destination.

Sandler is known for interacting with fans while dining out. At both establishments, he paused to take selfies with locals. The visits confirm recent rumors that he had returned to the Granite State.

Puritan Backroom is a long-standing fixture in Manchester. The restaurant serves large portions of food. Sandler has been a regular there for years. His presence at both venues this week drew attention from diners who shared the photos online.

The Friendly Toast and Puritan Backroom are distinct establishments in different parts of the state. The Friendly Toast is in Bedford, while Puritan Backroom is in Manchester. Both locations saw the actor in person within the same short timeframe.

Sandler's mother joined him for the Bedford meal. The Manchester visit appears to have been a solo dining trip based on the available information. He did not announce any new projects during these outings.