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“

“Stopped for lunch on the way through town. Everything was amazing, especially the breakfast sandwiches - tasty bagel, plenty of bacon, and I definitely recommend the maple butter! The black bear smoothie is also delicious! Was a big hit for all four of us.“

“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!“

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

“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!“

“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“

“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!“

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

“Everything can be made VEGAN &all the desserts 🧁 are VEGAN!!
Drive there is beautiful- beach 🏖️ access across the street…
BUT THE FOOD 🍱 .
Amazing. I am NOT a fan of scones but these were MOIST, AND he makes them himself- with ACTUAL pieces of apple 🍎 in them…myyyyy goodness the snickerdoodle cookie?? 🍪 Ridiculous. Apple 🍏 slices in your grilled cheese?! Forever.
Even the COFFEE; ☕️ I said to myself “that is GOOD coffee!!”
I have been to HUNDREDS of vegan restaurants…and I was extremely pleased.“

“Great vibes, great people!“

“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!“

“Loved the vibe! Food was great, service outstanding - fast and friendly!“

“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“

“You absolutely MUST stop here if you’re nearby! Wonderful cafe and shop, and the friendliest staff. I had the avocado BLT and clam chowder but I wanted to eat the whole menu. So many jams, mustards, and dips to taste! Perfect place to bring back a taste of Maine and gifts for friends and family.“

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

“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.“

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

“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“

“I was at Aroma Joe’s the other day and I had a great experience. The girl working was so nice to me and made my drink and food so well. She even asked me about my vacation and we bonded over it and realized that we were at the same resort in the Bahamas. My hot chai was steamed to perfection and she even added my dairy free milk. She was the cutest thing I had to add a tip to her. Hats off to this lovely young woman in our society.“

“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!“

“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.“

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

“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“

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

“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.“