Dock Square Coffee House — Restaurant in Kennebunkport

The good: Location is cool. Person I went with got an almond croissant, and it seemed to be pretty good.

The bad: They also got a cortado with almond milk, and I tried a sip, which is all that was needed to understand why they wanted to throw it away. The espresso beverages are in need of work. I'm not sure if it was the temperature, the timing, the grind size, or the beans, but their espresso technique desperately needs dialing in. Bitterness beyond excuse sounds harsh, but it's the reality of the espresso here. I got a match latte that had been denatured by using too hot of liquid or too low quality matcha when being made, so it tasted overwhelmingly fishy. If it was the temperature of the liquid, perhaps this is better cold. In any case, both drinks were trashed after 2 sips of each.

I'd like to attempt this place again in the summer when I can try their...

As other reviews have mentioned the woman behind the counter is extremely rude. My husband, young daughter and I stopped by for a lemonade one afternoon. My daughter likes her lemonades with lots of ice, so we asked the woman serving us if we could have extra ice. Instead of offering to charge us more for it (which we would've happily paid for) she aggressively said "no I can't give you extra ice I have to pay for that you know." Her tone was so rude and her overall attitude was so off putting! I don't know how you run a business treating your customers like this. Luckily we had a delicious lunch at the clam shack next door and they gave us a cup of ice no problem. Skip this place and all the nastiness that...

The Dock Square coffee shop stands out as one of the finest and most delightful establishments in Kennebunkport. The staff is exceptional, authentic, cheerful, and clearly passionate about their work. My latte and croissant were flawless. I wholeheartedly recommend this charming yet remarkable business to all. I discovered that the owner, Anette, was my barista, and she proved to be an incredibly knowledgeable and engaging individual who truly brightened my day. Additionally, I had a wonderful conversation with a staff member named Karen, who is among the most sincere people I have ever encountered. This coffee shop is a must-visit...