The Inkwell Coffee House

Exeter, NH · Coffee shop

Rating
4.7/5
★★★★★ 4.7
Reviews
20
Rank in Exeter
#5
of 57 restaurants
City Percentile
75%
rating percentile
Address
The Inkwell Coffee House, 55 Water St, Exeter, NH 03833
Website
www.inkwellnh.com
Status
Closed · Opens 8 AM

The Inkwell Coffee House is a restaurant located in Exeter, NH. It is one of 57 restaurants listed in Exeter. Its 4.7-star rating is above the Exeter city average of 4.4 stars. It ranks #5 among Exeter restaurants by combined rating and review volume. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About The Inkwell Coffee House

Community-focused coffee house offering exceptional coffee and tasty eats.

Hours

Friday7 AM–3 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★☆ 4.0 Stephen Priest · Nov 2025

I read about the Inkwell in Littleton, NH in the online magazine Only In Your State. I was surprised to learn they have a cafe in Exeter and it is located in the recently renovated Ioca Theater 🎭 building. I visited the theater once as a kid and my last visit I went with a friend to see 🙈"Finding Nemo". The light fixture out front was in danger of falling so sadly, it was removed. The inside looks new 🆕 but the front hallway feels narrow. The cafe has a box look to it but the view of the Exeter River from the balcony is wonderful! Even with the morning chill in the air, people were sitting outside. I enjoyed my Butternut Spiced Latte which is a Thanksgiving holiday special. I could taste the brown 🟤 sugar 🎶 How come you taste so good?! 🎶 Err, sorry 😔! My Morning Glory, muffin (?), was ver

★★★★★ 5.0 William Cheng · Oct 2025

Excellent cafe with good coffee, an expansive seating area, and a nice scenic balcony overlooking the Squamscott river. There's a good variety of baked goods and lunch items that I haven't tried yet, but want to. Staff is friendly and efficient. I used to see movies on a regular basis at the old Ioka Theater, so it's extra special that this place has opened in the same building.

★★★★★ 5.0 Stephanie Ciccanesi · Jan 2026

I am loving this new gem in downtown Exeter! The menu consists of sandwiches that can also be made into salads, which is a cool idea. I’ve only had the Ioka salad and can’t tell you how much I crave it now. It is so yummy and their honey mustard dressing is amazing. The atmosphere is super chill and laid-back, perfect for a quiet work spot or reading a book or meeting up with friends.

★★★★★ 5.0 Robert Garfield · Jun 2025

Delicious coffee, tea, and pastries in a beautiful setting. With stunning views and sounds of the flowing river off their back patio, and a casual and comfortable contemporary setting inside, you’ll want to stay all day to try the vast variety of well crafted drink options especially their espresso based drinks using locally roasted coffee.

★★★★★ 5.0 Kristen Germaske · Jan 2026

Favorite coffee shop in Exeter! Coziest vibe and best lattes and coffees. Great place to work or meetup.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Coffee shop

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