Perfect little coffee stop by the water. I rolled up on the e-bike, grabbed an iced coffee, and just hung out for a bit -- hard to beat that setup. The coffee was smooth, fresh, and actually tasted like coffee, not a cup of syrup pretending to be one. The trailer setup is simple, the service was friendly, and the marina backdrop gives it a great laid-back Portland feel. Good coffee, bikes, boats, and a nice morning by the water. Yeah, I'd stop here again. read more

Bard Coffee - Bard in Paradise Coffee Trailer - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Maine

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This place has a decent matcha and cold brew. Lots of space to work or sit and chat with big windows and natural lighting. The staff were polite and efficient. The menu is broad enough to have something for everyone. The seating area and bathroom is clean. Cute little spot! read more

Bard Coffee - Matcha and cold brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Maine

Having tried all the coffees since Acadia and on our way down, none were even close to this spot. This was the first genuine coffee shop that had some decent tasting coffee compared to our cafe's in west coast. Enjoyed the service. Art work could use some work....but I'm sure it was a slip. Can't wait to try the beans read more

Bard Coffee - Maple latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Maine

Carmel vanilla latte was really good. Seating is not super comfortable for a work area but for a quick stay it's good. Friendly service. read more

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I had a fantastic espresso tonic here! They use fever tree tonic and their shot of espresso was dialed in to perfection. They have an open front space with a wrap around counter so lots of spots to sit solo. Then they had some tables along the side wall across from the counter and some outdoor seats as well. They had a stocked bean selection for at home coffee drinkers along with some merch. The team was nice. They have codes for their bathrooms so you can ask for that at the counter. Definitely recommend swinging by Bard when you're in the area. read more

Bard Coffee - Sign outside their storefront - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Maine

Bard Coffee was a great find near my hotel. It's bright and fun with a friendly staff. My cappuccino was perfect and I loved my cold brew. Bard is very popular, but the long line moves fast. I'm looking forward to returning the next time I'm in Portland. read more

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Coffee is good. However no options for real cups when drinking in. Also asked to borrow tag to wipe down table. Young guy came around and did a partial swipe rather than the entire table area. Busy with ample seating. Outdoor seating. read more

Bard Coffee - Straw wrapper after he cleaned table - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Maine

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Best iced chai latte with oat milk that I've ever had. Perfectly spiced, delicate flavor, creamy oat milk, just the right amount of ice. read more

Bard Coffee - Inside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Maine

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Modern coffee shop in old renovated building with high ceilings. Plenty of tables with chairs but busy! Ordered a chai with their homemade lavender syrup. It was very good. Service was good. read more

Bard Coffee - Lavender chai - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Maine

Stopped in for a couple of cold coffee drinks on a hot day. The nitro cold brew hit the spot. This is a very popular coworking space during the workweek -- it can be hard to get a place to sit inside. read more

We stopped here to get an iced latte and a hot latte. Hot latte was pretty hot! Service was nice and friendly. Appreciated that it was one of the coffee shops that was open earlier in the morning! read more

Bard Coffee - Iced latte with whole milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Maine

First and foremost, for the holidays I love that right at the entrance they have an open shelf with canned goods and dry food for the community to contribute to or take from. That alone tells you so much about the heart of this place. A daily necessity. The only time I'm ever disappointed is when they sell out of their Banana Bread Latte. I still haven't been able to try it, but I already know it's going to be delicious. My go to order is a regular latte with oat milk and their house made Maine Maple syrup. Their hot drinks are always made at the perfect temperature so you can sip immediately without burning your tongue. And when I want something on the cooler side, I love that they have a nitro cold brew for that extra smooth finish. Despite how busy they always are, their service never wavers. The staff is consistently friendly and efficient. There's plenty of seating-- booths and high tops. Even with the plethora of people working on their laptop, I can almost always find a seat. read more

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ordered the vanilla latte and wasn't a huge fan. it was basically mid to low tier in my opinion but service was friendly and there's a lot of natural light and open space to work/study or just sit and chat. read more

I tried this place back in 2022 and thought the taste of the coffee was terrible. I decided to give it another try today, and it is still terrible. The employees were also not polite, the service was incredibly slow, and the bathroom was disgusting. There are so many better coffee places in Portland. I highly recommend avoiding Bard. read more

Overall a decent coffee, got a caramel latte & they put a nice lil design on it. Seating was ok. Great for a pick me up on the go. read more

Bard Coffee - Caramel latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Maine

Some travel for the food, but we're in it for the coffee. The Bard did not disappoint with its smooth roast and house syrups. Lattes were the perfect blend of sweet without being overpowering. We ranked Bard as our favorite coffee in Portland and our 2nd favorite among coffee houses we tried in 3 different states on our tour of the upper northeast--not only for the quality of coffee but also for ambiance and service with a smile! read more

2 friends and I stopped in here quickly around 4 PM to get a couple of the refresher teas and it was very refreshing. The coffee shop closes at 5 pm though just so people are aware. They had a bunch of different coffee options and snacks and it was very cute and cozy inside. I would definitely come back to try out other options on menu. read more

Bard Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Maine

Very good coffee, super quick service, hosuemade syrups if that's your thing (I like my coffee black, so the beans matter mama~!) Coming from Chicago, prices are more than fair and to be honest, this was the best coffee shop I went to in Portland, so I kept wanting to go back. read more

This coffee shop is by far one of the best we've been to! They make all of their syrups in-house, which makes such a difference. I had the pecan cinnamon latte and it was absolutely amazing, the flavor was so fresh, and the foam on top was unbelievably smooth and creamy. Truly one of the best lattes I've ever had!! We also tried the Americano with their homemade vanilla bean syrup, and it was equally delicious. You could even see the vanilla bean flakes in it, which made it extra yummy! The service was excellent, and I love that they have plenty of seating inside to relax, plus a convenient walk-up window if you're in a hurry. Between the variety of unique homemade syrups, the welcoming atmosphere, and the great coffee, this is definitely a spot we'll be thinking about once we leave! read more

Bard Coffee has exceptional espresso, smooth, creamy, and rich. I normally order a plain latte cause it's so tasty! They had a luring season cinnamon pecan latte that I absolutely had to order and it did not disappoint. Get it hot with a sprinkle of cinnamon on top, it's the perfect blend of sweet and spice! read more

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They put ice in my nitro brew coffee. If I would have wanted iced coffee I would have ordered a cold brew. The guy told me it's a dollar extra to get it without ice! Their coffee and service was the worst. The easiest coffee to pour and they ruined it by not knowing how it's served and a cocky attitude on top! When asking google "Is nitro suppose to be served with ice?" No, ice is generally not added to nitro cold brew because it dilutes the drink, ruins the creamy foam, and interferes with the signature velvety texture created by the nitrogen gas infusion. Nitro cold brew is intended to be served chilled but without ice, allowing the natural smoothness and richness of the coffee to be fully experienced. Exactly and that is why I posed this review! Do better. :( read more

Bard Coffee - Inside of coffee shop. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Maine

Stopped here twice on a Portland weekend with my friend. LOVE! It's beautiful inside, and the baristas are actually so sweet and genuine. Lovely people. I didn't have any food, but the coffee is outstanding. Even took a half gallon of cold brew with me to keep the Bard high going Their ube iced latte is absolutely dreamy, as was the wildflower honey iced latte! I'm a sucker for cool flavor combos and the ube did not disappoint. I would go broke if I lived near this place! Till next time, Bard! read more

A wonderful cup of coffee and ambience. Very friendly staff. Enjoyed the walk from the AC Marriott on the water. Lots of shopping close by. read more

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I love to go to this coffee shop when I visit Portland. I'm never disappointed. This time I got an iced cold brew with blood orange cold foam. It was so yummy!! I wish I had taken a picture. I normally would never order this kind of drink. But on this day it was particularly hot and I saw someone with this gorgeous drink and asked what it was. So glad I decided to try it. read more

If I lived in Portland I would be here all the time. The vibe (that I got) is like Saturday morning stroll in in sweats see people you know, friendly banter with the baristas, get a delicious cup of coffee, sit in the window or grab a seat and people watch, neighborhood coffee place. That's what I was getting, despite coming in on a Friday afternoon. I grabbed a drip coffee, it was delicious, they had some food options too. People were on their laptops, meeting up with friends, reading, it's the spot, loved it. read more

Bard's sausage roll (pastry?) takes up too much space in my brain. More savory pastries, please!! Pros: location, takeout window, offerings of nondairy milk, single stall bathroom Cons: small menu, slow service, usually impossible to find a spot to sit down, staff isn't always friendly, nondairy milk can taste meh read more

Bard Coffee - Iced chai with pride flag - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Maine

Coffee was great -- smooth and strong. Place has that "craft coffee" vibe, which is fine, but $17 for two small coffees still caught me off guard. Barista had that too-cool-for-school energy -- not rude, just a little snotty. As a Gen X'er, I'm here for caffeine, not a coffee dissertation. If you're into third-wave coffee culture, you'll love it. That said, it was the second-best coffee I've ever had, and the product is strong enough to keep it at 4 stars. read more

Bard Coffee - $8 Coffee, free hand enlargement. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Maine

Coffee was just what I needed as my husband and I walked the cobbled stone streets of Portland to find our hotel. read more

Bard Coffee - Iced banana tahini latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Maine

We heard from various sources that Bard coffee was a solid cafe, this place seems to be very popular in portland! It's definitely quite good. They were so busy, there was a long line but service was fast and efficient. The cappuccino my bf got tasted great and my iced chai latte was very tasty as well. Recommend stopping in if you're in the area and thirsty. :) read more

Bard Coffee - Cappuccino and iced chai latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Maine

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One of the many coffee options you have when exploring/visiting Portland and personally while not my all time favorite a spot worth checking out! One aspect of Bard Coffee I view as a huge positive and at the same time a negative is their location. It's a great central location for anyone walking around Portland which is nice but also means it's almost always busy. I have always gotten it to go so never fully enjoyed their atmosphere but it's the typical trendy coffee spot vibe. You'll typical find any number of people working on their laptops and what not. Despite being here a handful of times with the first being during the crazy days of Covid I had not written a review. This weekend in celebration of Maine Maple Sunday they had some specials running. Including a French Toast Latte that was the motivation for my wife and I to stop after finishing our brunch. Which it did not disappoint one bit and nailed the flavor perfectly. I thought I had a couple spots who made tasty French toast flavored coffees but this would win by miles in comparison! I have always been happy with brews I have gotten here and need to swing in more often because of that. Definitely a must try for coffee lovers in the area! read more

Charging $2 extra for milk should be a crime when ordering a Americano. This is the most I've seen charged for "milk"

Bard coffee quality will not disappoint. I ordered an oat milk cappuccino, it was very good. Parking wasn't too bad. I got a space right in front the first time I went. The 2nd time, I had to walk a bit. I just wish they offered a larger size coffee. I could have ordered 3 more. There was a homeless man sleeping inside and the bathroom smelled like someone very stinky had been bathing in there. That was interesting. Overall It is a nice little local coffee shop. Staff were ok friendly. read more

Bard Coffee - Oat milk cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Maine

Atmosphere was warm and inviting. Great knowledgeable hospitable staff. I ordered a vanilla bean latte with half the syrup. There were a few orders ahead so I had to wait a couple minutes more than expected, but I appreciated their question jar by the espresso bar. The latte was amazing- tasted like frothy melted ice cream. I'll definitely be back before going home to CA. read more

Stays busy which is a good thing! Friendly staff Even when so busy. Good espresso tonic. Will be back for some beans.

Miss walking through downtown Portland. Love the people and the great coffee shops like Bard. Easy to find and plenty of seating. Plus just next to a park area so go outside and enjoy the views. Great coffee s f awesome treats. Plus the staff is so darn friendly. Street parking is available and a parking garage around the corner if you want to take time and take a stroll and visit all the great shops nearby. read more

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I ordered the summer special ube coffee. It was great! I spent the whole afternoon there reading my book as my flight was delayed. A good experience! read more

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I liked it so much that I went twice in one day. With housemade syrups (maple, cocoa, vanilla, caramel, and honey), expert latte art, a banging soundtrack, and a staff with camaraderie, I spent a perfectly pleasant Sunday lounging about and enjoying drinks. There's bar-height seating, counter-height seating, and tables. The espresso profiles are textbook: long on the finish and not bitter. If you want a true coffee place in Portland, this is the one. read more

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Love coffee shops and any shops with live plants, what's even better is they are real! I stopped by to grab some coffee beans and asked them for a special favor in grinding half of the bag for short term use and left half of the bag whole beans. It wasn't a typical request but they were in for the request. They were very helpful based on a particular unusual request, so I'm really happy about that. The ambience of the place was open and bright, I would work here if I were To work remotely. Environmentally friendly and clean with their reusable cup Sanitation station Always love to support local when I visit a different town! read more

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Perfect iced caramel latte- Just a little pricy in my opinion! Service was quick. There were 2 small tables outside and seating inside. read more

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Yum! Nice and smooth! I ordered a latte with oat milk and it was perfect. Service was fine, nothing special. The place was pretty big for a coffee spot, plenty of space indoors and out- only one bathroom though. The whole time I was there, a line was formed for the bathroom. read more

Bard Coffee - Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Maine

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