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
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, quick-grab spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast and light food on the menu. Dog friendly. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →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…
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
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...
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…
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…