First Friday
Local artist night
Meet the maker behind the shelf, sip something seasonal.
Manchester, NH
Coffee, Pastries & a Little Magic.
Tucked just downstairs on Dow Street — a small, warm spot for a slow latte, a fresh pastry, and a moment to wander.
4.7★
120+ reviews
Daily
Fresh pastries
A peek inside
A quiet corner of Manchester.
The menu
Small menu, made carefully.
Specials rotate with the season. Stop by to see what's pouring this week.
Coffee
- Espresso$3.00Pulled fresh
- Cortada$4.00
- Cappuccino$5.00
- Café Latte$5–7Hot or iced
- Americano$4–5
- Macchiato$4–6
- Mocha$5–7
- Cold Brew$5–7
- Drip Coffee$2–4
Tea
- Chai Latte$4–6
- Turmeric Ginger Latte$4–6
- English Breakfast$4
- Earl Grey$4
- Green Tea$4
- Peppermint$4
- Chamomile$4
- Lemon$4
- Cinnamon$4
Smoothies
- Blue Butterfly$924oz
- Forest Greens$824oz
- Raspberry Honey$824oz
- Tropic Hero$824oz
- Super Smoothie$824oz
House favorite
The Iced Latte
Pulled cold, cut with whole milk, finished with a quiet swirl. Our most-ordered drink — and for good reason.
The curiosities shelf
A little shop within the shop.
Tucked between the espresso machine and the pastry case is a rotating shelf of small, strange, lovely things — secondhand books, crystals from local makers, handmade ceramics, dried botanicals, and the occasional tarot deck.
Everything is hand-picked. Most of it is from neighbors. None of it is online — you just have to come find it.
Secondhand books
Crystals & trinkets
Local ceramics
Tarot & odd cards
Around the shop
Small gatherings, regular rhythms.
Nothing ticketed, nothing fussy. Just a few standing invitations to come hang out.
Sundays
Quiet hours, slow pours
Pour-overs, vinyl on low, no laptops past noon.
Monthly
Tarot & tea
Drop-in readings on the back bench — first come, first card.
Come visit
Find us downstairs.
Address
155 Dow St, STE 102
Manchester, NH 03101
Downstairs, near Fratello's — inside Humble Warrior Power Yoga.
Hours
- Mon – Fri7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Saturday8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Sunday8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Hours may vary on holidays — give us a peek on Instagram for updates.
Kind words
Loved by the neighborhood.
4.7 stars across 120+ Google reviews.
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Awesome funky space, good coffee and food, super friendly and welcoming service!
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A regular
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I ordered a great seasonal coffee latte and a very tasty coffee cake.
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A happy visitor
via Google
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Wide variety of handmade snacks, yummy coffee and even breakfast sandwiches.
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Local fan
via Google
Good to know
Questions, answered.
Do you have wifi & seating?+
Yep — a handful of small tables, a long bench, and reliable wifi. We ask laptops off the big table during weekend mornings so folks can share.
Are you dog-friendly?+
We love a well-behaved pup at the door or on the patio out front. Indoors is just for service animals.
Can I get whole beans or ceramics to take home?+
Yes — beans from our rotating roaster and ceramics from local makers are on the front shelf. Stock changes weekly.
Do you do mobile orders or delivery?+
Not yet. The best way to order is to walk down the stairs and say hi. We move fast, promise.
Can I host or book the space?+
For small reads, art shows, or pop-ups — DM us on Instagram and we'll find a quiet morning that works.
Our story
A Safe Space
A safe space for the LGBTQIA+ community and for people from all religions, cultures, and backgrounds. A space without fear and judgement, committed to inclusion. We are here to support anyone who has always wanted to be themselves or has never felt comfortable enough to do so.
The space
Comfortable, curated, and adaptable.
Everyone is welcome here, and our space offers a certain level of privacy — perfect for a casual conversation, a coffee date, studying, a meeting, or a community or private event.
We are located in the 155 Dow Street Collective in Manchester, NH, just downstairs from Fratello's Italian Grille. Our location is unique — on your way in you will pass some of our friends and collaborators, but in the heart of the building you will find us. Just follow the smell of coffee.
Inside we have a classic exposed brick wall (we love a mill building), a moody but welcoming atmosphere, and of course delicious drinks, treats, and more.
If you are a lover of coffee, this is the place for you.
With everything needed to create the coffee or tea of your dreams, baked goods made by hand and served fresh every morning, smoothies, green shots, and new oddities and curiosities being added regularly, we are more than your typical mom-and-pop café.
Stop in, say hi — we're here and we love you.
Behind the bar
Meet Jill Wright.
The visionary, owner, and operator behind Moonlight Cafe, Jill is a true lover of coffee and an avid collector of curiosities. With 23 years of culinary experience from all over the world — from baking at US Army dining facilities in Germany, to keeping pace as a barista at an international coffeehouse, to running public school lunch programs in New Hampshire and Massachusetts — she brings a rare breadth of craft to every cup.
In her most important role, she's a mom to her boys — keeping them happy, healthy, and giving them every tool they need to grow into kind, loving humans. Jill has always loved the in-between hours: late nights and slow early mornings, when the world is quiet and a good cup of coffee feels like a small bit of magic. Moonlight Cafe is her love letter to those hours — a cozy, moody space built around kindness, craft, and caring for one another.