28 Best Cafes near Kittery

“love love love their food. especially there glazed krella. I'm sure I spelled krella wrong. anyway I could eat a dozen of them“

“Super cute literal caboose. Small inside and right off the rotary just off the highway do very convenient for travellers looking for better than fast food.

Bagels are ok (likely a preference) and the menu is great. The sandwiches are themed and flavorful.

Good place to grab a quick bagel sandwich if you are in the area or on your way through via 95 or rt 1“

“I tried this place this week and I’m hooked now. Their bagels are the best I’ve had locally and that’s with some quality competition. The perfect amount of spread but more importantly they are cooked perfectly. I hate when I ask for bagels toasted and they’re still soft. Here, they are absolutely perfect when asked for them toasted. I’m a huge fan now and will keep coming back.“

“The decor and the coffee takes me back directly to Turkiye. Looking to go back and try other things!“

“Two Bees was such a delightful find! Everything about them was perfection. Walking into the cafe, the decor is lovely with a beautiful outdoor patio overlooking the river. The staff was so sweet and just lovely authentic people. But the offerings they had were simply divine. Their croissant was reminiscent of European quality, all their ingredients were fresh and tasty, but the best thing was their passion fruit tart- outstanding! Very highly recommend this place!“

“I love Roots! Everything is freshly made and the owners are wicked friendly! My favorite smoothie bowl is the PB Cup and I adore their iced chai. ❤️ Will definitely be back!“

“Great vibes, great people!“

“Stopped in for our first time to grab some lunch, and wow! Absolutely delicious!!! We got the chicken salad and the Italian and both were the freshest tasting sandwiches we’ve had in a long time! I was so excited to see that they use boars head for their meat and it comes with a generous portion to say the least!! We are hooked!! The owners are very nice and transformed this spot beautifully! I can’t forget to mention that I had to grab the Shain’s of Maine cookie dough ice cream as a family favorite treat!! If you’re in the area definitely make a stop in!! I can’t wait to try more of their menu and the soups they have to offer!! 🙌🏼 10/10!“

“I love this place. Everyone is just so friendly and warm. It's so nice to be in a place that remembers that I am your consumer. I'm consuming your thaichovski with a little chocolate and a shot (no rum though, weak!)....But I'm also consuming your smiles, your good energy and your kindness. Thanks for keeping me going all day! See you tomm! Love, Wonderwoman“

“Awesome Cafe with wonderful staff. Great coffee, tasty bagels, and the donut was a perfect ending to our visit there.“

“I decided to try a new spot for an early lunch and I’m so glad I did. The food was delicious. The mozzarella sticks were a huge standout , honestly some of the best I’ve ever had, which is surprising coming from a kosher café that you wouldn’t expect to specialize in them. Highly recommend!

I also had the falafel pita and it was incredibly fresh, flavorful, and super filling. I’ll definitely be back.

My only con is the location. I wish they were closer to the downtown area because I know they’d be nonstop busy. But even tucked away where they are, they’re absolutely worth the visit.“

“The bagel with lox is incredible every time and the crulers are soooo worth the hype. The coffee is always super yummy and everyone working there is very kind and efficient even in really busy rushes. It’s one of my boyfriend and I’s favorite spots for a weekend coffee and breakfast run!“

“If you are traveling to Rye, head here for breakfast and lunch. Easy to pop off the beach. Took a Labor Day trip to Rye and ate breakfast here with my spouse three mornings in a row. I loved the lox bagel, avocado toast, common roots burrito, teas and espresso. We also shopped in the store for drinks and grocery. What a diamond of a business! One of the baristas with long dark hair was a real sweetheart every morning. Really kind staff, lots of locals popping in. I am very grateful for the honesty of the business as I left my purse there and Frank the GM (who makes hot sauce!) returned it to me. Great business!“

“Fine pastries made by chef Sharif and his team… great espresso with a French vibe all the way down to the bistro chairs and marble top tables situated in a picturesque cobblestone alley overhung by ivy and beautiful trees. Portsmouth’s greatest hidden gem that everyone seems to know about.“

“I’ve been working for companies at Pease on and off for a dozen years now and Belle Peppers has been my go-to lunch spot for just as long. In addition, my company frequently orders catering from them so I don’t think I go more than a couple of days without eating something from Belle Peppers. The staff is always friendly and I’ve never had a disappointing experience. It definitely gets busy around lunchtime but if you go there regularly like me you know how to get in and get out quickly. Try the spicy chicken sandwich!“

“The pastries were fresh and crisp, the service was phenomenal and the decor was authentic“

“Cafe that is attached to the store. Space is kind of small and set up oddly, but service was decent and food was good.

It gets very crowded and loud.

It really seems like they had a little extra space and tried to cram a cafe in the corner of the space.“

“delicious.. great food. next time we are in the area we will be back“

“The food is so good . Definitely will be back best food I haven’t eaten for breakfast in hampton“

“I remember when the cafe was under construction 🚧. I finally had a chance to visit and I am glad I did!
Very friendly service. I had the Upstream with an Asiago bagel 🥯 with smoked salmon, pickled onion 🧅, avocado 🥑 and chive cream cheese. Delicious 😋!
The service really shined when I asked if they had chocolate 🥐 croissants. I was offered a Nutella Croissant which is a croissant sliced with Nutella in the center. Strawberries 🍓 are sliced and placed with it. Also delicious!
The medium roast drip coffee ☕ was really good!
Both my orders were brought to where I was sitting. The inside is nice 👍 with window 🪟 and couch 🛋️ seating.
Update: August 2025; The Cable Asiago Bagel 🥯 Sandwich was delicious 😋! I am not a fan of blueberry 🫐 muffins but the one I had was heated and served with a tasty butter 🧈. It washed down my coffee ☕ rather well!
I was told they are on their third 🥉 year. Congratulations 🎉!
I am going to recommend this cafe!“

“Gabby was the most phenomenal and kind worker. She was so sweet and had an amazing customer-service attitude. She made our day and was such a positive and funny person. We look forward to coming back and seeing Gabby again! She deserves a raise ASAP!“

“Shared a wonderful lunch with a friend today, very much enjoyed the friendly service and gluten free options!“

“We ate here today for the first time and it was amazingly fresh and delicious. The food was outstanding and the coffee was top notch. The gentleman working the front was very pleasant and friendly. We will be back.“

“Went there on Wednesday for breakfast with 9 other good lady friends. The wait staff was exceptional and the food delicious. Will be back soon. Great Job Everyone“

“The service is pretty typical of youth run franchise salad places. The communication is awkward and halting and brusk. They definitely appear as if you've interrupted an important tiktok video and are annoyed at your presence. The salads are good and it works if you are just grabbing lunch and going otherwise it's oddly sterile and unwelcoming“

“Highly recommend this store - great selection, knowledgeble staff, convenient location and parking.“

“delicious bagels. nice people.“

“Brendan was extremely helpful. We went in on a Sunday and it was pretty busy, we ordered, got our food to go, went out to the car and when we opened the bag we were disappointed to see that the soup we got was half full, missing the baguette, and the 2 bagels were cold. I walked back inside and Brendan greeted me again and I explained to him our issue. With 0 issues he walked back into the kitchen, got my girlfriend a new FULL soup as well with a baguette, and also tossed a cookie in the bag for us. Customer service 10/10 more people need to be like Brendan! Thank you again.“