The Early Bird
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The Early Bird

241 Main St, Dover, NH

★★★★★4.7(183 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

This beloved Dover institution nails the art of the neighborhood gathering spot, where regulars return year after year for the legendary Early Bird sandwich and a genuinely warm welcome from staff who treat every customer like family. The cozy, dog-friendly space strikes that rare balance between quick-grab convenience and leisurely lingering, making it equally perfect for a solo coffee run or a long catch-up with friends over a full breakfast menu that thoughtfully includes vegetarian options. It's the kind of place where you walk in as a stranger and leave feeling like you're part of a small-town community.

What to expect

Quick grabDog friendlyMeetingsFull breakfastLight foodFamily friendlySlow sitTraditional drinks

Google Reviews

MaineStream Cultivation
★★★★★5 months ago

Been many years, but man I’ll say that early bird sandwich is still just as good as I remembered. I think the dog remembered it too. Was nice to see a small and quaint local quality/community driven business last for as many years as it has and will.. I will be making sure to stop in more often for the Vietnamese cold brew as well.

Lily Bourey
★★★★★6 months ago

Absolutely delicious! The kindest employees and the food was amazing. It's a small little place but in a cozy small town type of was that is lovely

Jenne Holmes
★★★★★a year ago

Small ,family owned friendly cafe that is a treasure in South Berwick. The food is great as is the owner and staff. They understand what a local cafe should be and execute it wonderfully. Expect to wait for the cooked to order food but it's worth the wait...

Ayla Thompson
★★★★★2 years ago

Best place for breakfast or lunch! It’s a must visit every time I come from North Carolina to see my friends and family. Everyone inside is friendly and you might even strike up a conversation with a random stranger and find yourself eating breakfast with them! The Early Bird is quick and very affordable. Next time you’re looking for a day off cooking or just wanting to try a new place the Early Bird is the place to go. It’s really not just some place to get breakfast it’s a whole community.

Brianna B
★★★★3 years ago

After driving by this place everyday for years, I finally stopped in a few weeks ago and was pleasantly surprised. As a vegetarian, there aren’t too many places in the area that offer veggie sausage for breakfast, so happy to add another to the roster. The sesame bagel was very good, but I loved the classic Early Bird with bountiful amounts of spinach and fresh onion. Cold brew was tasty too. Love the vibe of the shop and selection of fun stickers and jewelry

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