Ohana by the sea community cafe

Ohana by the sea community cafe

8 Dexter Ln, Dover, NH

★★★★★4.9(31 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Founded by a former social worker, this Dover café is purposefully designed as a sanctuary where parents can linger over thoughtfully crafted coffee and pastries while kids explore a wonderland of play structures, sensory tables, and cozy nooks. The warm, community-focused atmosphere—complete with climbing slides, bean bag seats, and rotating activities—transforms it from a typical coffee shop into a gathering place where caregivers actually want to stay, making it equally perfect for a solo work session or a family adventure by the sea.

What to expect

Specialty coffee. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu. Family friendly.

Traditional drinksFamily friendlySlow sitSpecialty drinksLight foodMeetingsLaptop friendlyPastries

Google Reviews

Sam Lambert
★★★★★5 months ago

What a wonderful coffee shop, perfect for kiddos to have fun and be able to enjoy some coffee. Plenty of snacks to choose from. Lot of different coffee flavors, also a better version of the bearista mug!

Laura Harrison
★★★★★5 months ago

☕️ Founded by a former social worker who wanted to create a safe space for kids to play and caregivers to connect 🧸 Filled with toys and play areas so little ones can explore while you relax on cozy couches 🍰 Serving Maine Coast Roasters Coffee, fresh bakery items, kids’…

Melanie Spearman
★★★★★7 months ago

We love Ohana! What an amazing place for the Seacoast community and moms! You walk in, you see comfy couches, a series of play houses, tables with cute chairs, coffee and snacks in the back - everything is designed to make it easy! Our 2.5 year old can play here for hours.…

Ashley Lulek
★★★★★a year ago

What a perfect spot to enjoy a coffee and/snack and let your little one play! Multiple sitting areas, diffrent play stations with climbing structure with slide, big bean bag seats, sensory tables, kids play kitchen, books to read and so much more! They have actives scheduled…

Leslie Slater
★★★★★a year ago

Great place to bring your whole family. With a focus on bringing the community together Ohana has an amazing atmosphere and friendly staff. Get your coffee, pastries and try out the activity of the day. There are crafts, a play house and even a packman game. If you are looking…

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