The Early Bird
241 Main St, Dover, NH
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
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…
Crema Reviews
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