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Dover Today
By the People, for the People
New Deli Opens in Dover, NH with Craft Brews and Snacks
Dover Market Deli replaces former Duston's Bakery location, offering beer, wine, and specialty food items.
Published on Feb. 22, 2026
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After the closures of two beloved local bakeries in Dover, NH, a new deli called Dover Market Deli has opened in the former Duston's Bakery location. The new deli offers discount beer, wine, and tobacco, as well as a selection of craft brews and snacks for weekend gatherings and parties.
Why it matters
The opening of Dover Market Deli helps fill a void left by the closures of Duston's Bakery and Harvey's Bakery, providing a new option for residents to purchase beverages, snacks, and other specialty food items. The deli is located next to a popular flower and gift shop, potentially drawing in more foot traffic to the area.
The details
Dover Market Deli opened on February 6th in the same location that previously housed Duston's Bakery. The new deli is owned by Kevin Patel, who also owns the well-known Smiley's Discount Beverage store in Dover. In addition to discount beer, wine, and tobacco, the deli will offer a selection of craft brews and snacks for customers to purchase for parties and weekend gatherings.
- Duston's Bakery closed about 2 years ago due to a mechanical failure and legal issues.
- Harvey's Bakery in Dover also closed sometime after Duston's Bakery.
- Dover Market Deli opened on February 6, 2026 in the former Duston's Bakery location.
The players
Dover Market Deli
A new deli that has opened in Dover, NH, offering discount beer, wine, tobacco, craft brews, and snacks.
Kevin Patel
The owner of Dover Market Deli, who also owns the Smiley's Discount Beverage store in Dover.
Duston's Bakery
A former bakery in Dover, NH that closed about 2 years ago due to a mechanical failure and legal issues.
Harvey's Bakery
Another former bakery in Dover, NH that closed sometime after Duston's Bakery.
Sweet Meadows Flower and Gift Shop
A flower and gift shop located next door to the new Dover Market Deli.
What they’re saying
“I'm sure the place will get a lot of customers with Sweet Meadows Flower and Gift Shop right next door.”
— Sarah Sullivan, Author (949whom.com)
The takeaway
The opening of Dover Market Deli provides a new option for Dover residents to purchase beverages, snacks, and specialty food items, helping to fill the void left by the closures of two beloved local bakeries. The deli's location next to a popular flower and gift shop may also help drive more foot traffic to the area.
