Breakaway Cafe
478 Central Ave, Dover, NH
Crema's Take
“Breakaway Cafe is a spacious, artfully designed Dover institution where Ben and his deeply community-minded team craft excellent espresso-focused drinks with the care of true enthusiasts—whether you're ordering a meticulously made Flight or an iced caramel latte with oat milk. Beyond the coffee, they've built a welcoming third space with quality pastries and full breakfast options like their standout banana bread French toast, making it equally beloved by laptop workers lingering for hours and families popping in for a quick hot apple cider. The consistent warmth of the staff and that old-school, classy vibe keep people returning, creating a rare coffee shop that feels like a genuine neighborhood gathering place rather than just a caffeine stop.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, good cold brew. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
Spacious & artful, this staple of Dover brings together local foods & well trained staff to provide unrivaled quality. Ben & his team are all about the love of their community: my pick for the best place to eavesdrop or playfully debate in Southern NH.
Been here for Flight. Wanted to try this place. I'll start with food I got the banana bread french toast, and it was incredible. Good tasting maple syrup. I got a large iced caramel latte with oat milk. It's my go to when trying a new place. This came out so good I got another…
What an amazing spot! The staff was super friendly, there was plenty of places to sit and enjoy your coffee. I very much enjoyed the hot apple cider they had. Will definitely be venturing here again soon!
Break Away has become my absolute favorite coffee shop in Dover, and for good reason. From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted by an old school, classy vibe that feels like a breath of fresh air in today’s world of cookie-cutter cafés. There’s something special about a place…
We stopped on the way from New Hampshire to Boston and I'm so glad we did! The coffee is GREAT, the staff was very patient and welcoming, even though the line was long! We only took coffee and a pumpkin cake and they were both great! Other foods looked great too, hope to stop by…
Crema Reviews
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