The Inkwell Coffee House

The Inkwell Coffee House

24 Beacon St, Exeter, NH

★★★★★4.7(455 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

This cozy Exeter gem has earned serious devotion for its genuinely excellent espresso-focused coffee and surprisingly affordable menu that includes standout items like their signature smoked salmon bagel. Beyond the consistently great drinks and thoughtful food options (including gluten-free choices), what really sets the Inkwell apart is its distinctly calm, unrushed atmosphere—the kind of place where regulars linger for hours and employees like Kori and Ashlee actually go the extra mile, whether you need a quick caffeine fix or a peaceful spot to work. It's the rare coffee shop that nails both the craft and the soul.

What to expect

Espresso-focused, good cold brew. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu.

PastriesMeetingsCold brewLight foodSlow sitTraditional drinksSpecialty drinksLaptop friendlyCraft espresso

Google Reviews

Kristen Kilby
★★★★★5 months ago

I recently ordered lunch from the Inkwell for an officewide meeting. While picking up the order, I lost my wedding rings in the parking lot. Employees Kori & Ashlee sprung into action and provided hands on help during a 2 day search effort. While the coffee and food offered by…

Jea Kim
★★★★6 months ago

Really nice vibes. Not something I expected to find in Littleton. The food and drinks were fine overall, but super affordable. A nice place to pause and unwind if you’re passing through. I grabbed a maple bread and a ham & cheese sandwich. The maple bread was dense yet soft,…

Amina Saidova
★★★★★6 months ago

Definitely the best coffee shop in Littleton! My all-time favorite spot. They’re the only ones who make a bagel with salmon and cream cheese — it’s amazing. The place has such a calm, cozy vibe, and their breakfast and coffee are always delicious.

Kristi Rodda
★★★★★a year ago

Great place to work remotely and enjoy delicious food and coffee as well. Their menu offers both sourdough (gluten-intolerant-friendly) and a gluten-free bread. I did not feel restricted at all in my choices. I sat here from 8:am until 3:30pm working so I had breakfast and…

Mike Criss
★★★★★2 years ago

Walked here from our Airbnb and found the atmosphere to be one of the best we have experienced. Latte was also one of the best we have had on the east coast. We asked for dine in and got paper cups. Disappointed we didn’t get real coffee cups. Almost took a star off for the…

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