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Portland, Maine has built a specialty coffee scene that rivals cities many times its size. On a small peninsula surrounded by Casco Bay, a tight-knit community of roasters and cafes has turned this coastal town into one of New England's most exciting coffee destinations.
Old Port, the city's historic waterfront district, is home to Bard Coffee and Arabica Coffee Company, both staples for locals...
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Burundi Star Coffee
Valley Street
Direct-trade coffee sourced from owner's family farm in Burundi's Ngozi province, bringing East African beans to Maine
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow


Tandem Coffee and Bakery
Parkside
House-roasted specialty coffee in a converted 1960s gas station, with thoughtful sourcing and standout pastries from their bakery
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrow


Bard Coffee
Old Port
In-house roastery serving single-origin coffees in an airy Old Port space with dedicated barista team and polished execution
Open until 5:00 PM


Coffee By Design
East Bayside
Portland's specialty roaster since 1994, committed to direct trade relationships and ecological sustainability with on-site roasting
Open until 6:00 PM


Coffee ME Up
Bayside
Husband-and-wife operation focusing on properly extracted espresso with attention to grind, tamp, and extraction technique for balanced shots
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow


Speckled Ax
Old Port
Wood-roasted certified organic and high-quality conventional coffees roasted in-house since 2007, served steps from Portland's waterfront
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowPour-Over & Filter Coffee
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Burundi Star Coffee
Valley Street
Direct-trade coffee sourced from owner's family farm in Burundi's Ngozi province, bringing East African beans to Maine
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow


Tandem Coffee and Bakery
Parkside
House-roasted specialty coffee in a converted 1960s gas station, with thoughtful sourcing and standout pastries from their bakery
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrow


Bard Coffee
Old Port
In-house roastery serving single-origin coffees in an airy Old Port space with dedicated barista team and polished execution
Open until 5:00 PM


Coffee By Design
East Bayside
Portland's specialty roaster since 1994, committed to direct trade relationships and ecological sustainability with on-site roasting
Open until 6:00 PM


Coffee ME Up
Bayside
Husband-and-wife operation focusing on properly extracted espresso with attention to grind, tamp, and extraction technique for balanced shots
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow


Moonday Coffee
East End
Repurposed shipping container slinging Speckled Axe espresso and Ethiopian pour overs in East End's creative collective
Opens Thursday 9:00 AMEspresso Focused
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Burundi Star Coffee
Valley Street
Direct-trade coffee sourced from owner's family farm in Burundi's Ngozi province, bringing East African beans to Maine
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow


Tandem Coffee and Bakery
Parkside
House-roasted specialty coffee in a converted 1960s gas station, with thoughtful sourcing and standout pastries from their bakery
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrow


Bard Coffee
Old Port
In-house roastery serving single-origin coffees in an airy Old Port space with dedicated barista team and polished execution
Open until 5:00 PM


Coffee By Design
East Bayside
Portland's specialty roaster since 1994, committed to direct trade relationships and ecological sustainability with on-site roasting
Open until 6:00 PM


Coffee ME Up
Bayside
Husband-and-wife operation focusing on properly extracted espresso with attention to grind, tamp, and extraction technique for balanced shots
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow


Moonday Coffee
East End
Repurposed shipping container slinging Speckled Axe espresso and Ethiopian pour overs in East End's creative collective
Opens Thursday 9:00 AMCafés with Food
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Burundi Star Coffee
Valley Street
Direct-trade coffee sourced from owner's family farm in Burundi's Ngozi province, bringing East African beans to Maine
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow


Tandem Coffee and Bakery
Parkside
House-roasted specialty coffee in a converted 1960s gas station, with thoughtful sourcing and standout pastries from their bakery
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrow


Bard Coffee
Old Port
In-house roastery serving single-origin coffees in an airy Old Port space with dedicated barista team and polished execution
Open until 5:00 PM


Coffee By Design
East Bayside
Portland's specialty roaster since 1994, committed to direct trade relationships and ecological sustainability with on-site roasting
Open until 6:00 PM


Coffee ME Up
Bayside
Husband-and-wife operation focusing on properly extracted espresso with attention to grind, tamp, and extraction technique for balanced shots
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow


Moonday Coffee
East End
Repurposed shipping container slinging Speckled Axe espresso and Ethiopian pour overs in East End's creative collective
Opens Thursday 9:00 AMFrequently Asked Questions
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