I've been a fan of Wicked Joe coffee for sometime now. I'm not sure if it's because I worked in…read moreBrunswick for a spell or if because growing up in Lewiston/Auburn Wicked Joe was more prevalent on our grocery shelves then any other locally made coffee was... But I've always appreciated their delicious roasts! I had the opportunity to check out their open house in December and am so glad I braved the cold and snow to do so. I'm not entirely sure if they're open to the public normally, but part of me hopes they are (or would consider it at least two or four times a year). This is a beautiful space that should be celebrated and used as frequently as possible. We got to sample many different blends and actually watch coffee roast (which I had no idea was such a quick process - from white to yellow to tan to brown). Also, wanna talk about passionate, community-oriented people? The folks behind the Wicked Joe (and Bard) brand(s) definitely are; and they're intensely knowledgeable about coffee, too. What you don't know is that the entire Bard staff is trained thoroughly at this Wicked Joe locale on a set-up identical to one at the actual coffee shop. Each barista has to make every drink on the menu perfectly before they can serve you at Bard. My respect for that coffee shop multiplied by a thousand when I found that out! Also, as a side note, the actual roast of the coffees are different for the two brands - definitely important to remember and point out!

I recently found Wicked Joe at my local grocer. It is so fresh, fragrant, and is absolutely…read moredelicious! I love to mix it up with my favorite creamer and honestly, it's better than the drive thru coffee I've been getting. Super excited for this new find!

The best espresso drinks in Portland, in my humble opinion. Lovely space to linger with a staff…read morethat seems to genuinely care. I instantly felt like I was a part of the community when I walked in.

I'm a big fan of Tandem, and have been to their larger coffee shop + bakery on Congress Street…read moreseveral times over the years. They serve good coffee, great bakes, and the overall vibe speaks to me. A few years back, I was in the area visiting another business and recognized Tandem's bicycle logo and immediately became intrigued. I soon discovered that they had a second location here, and told myself if I was ever in the area again I would step in. During this most recent Maine trip, I was making a few last minute stops before heading home, and thought this was as great opportunity to check little Tandem out and get some plural peps. Right from the jump, I noticed the vibe at Tandem Roasters was different. The big Tandem on Congress is large, usually always has a line, and has a large selection of food in addition to the coffee. This Tandem is smaller and more chill - the main floor has some seating around the perimeter, with a smaller room off to the side with more seating. In addition to their merch, they have a decent selection of vinyls to browse. The vibe is overall more chill here - I had time to browse and soak in the aesthetics, whereas you're kinda shuffled down the line at the larger Tandem due to the crowds. The menu is mostly coffee and related beverages; they have a small selection of bakes but it's not nearly as large as their other location. I had already had breakfast, so I decided just to go with a cappuccino. The beverage was good - everything you want out of a cappuccino. Service was also good, I was taken care of promptly and my beverage was ready relatively quickly. Overall, I'm glad I finally got to check this Tandem out. It's a little off the beaten path of the main commercial hub of Portland, however there are a few businesses in the area so it's worth checking out if you're in the area.

Great coffee! I ordered 2 cappuccinos- they were delicious and exactly what we were looking for…read morethis morning. The shop smelled fantastic if you're in the area I would definitely recommend.

One of the simple pleasures I treat myself to is sampling coffee from independent roasters and…read morebrewers. Sometimes it's a miss and other times a hit. Seldom is it a grand slam. Maine Coast Roast was a grand slam! If you are traveling on I-95 near Biddeford, Maine take a few minutes and try it like I did. You deserve it.

Coffee by design is such a cool spot. Lots of seating inside and outside. The bathrooms were very…read moreclean and the shop itself was also very clean. They have a good amount of pastries and coffee options. I had the almond cookie latte which was very unique and tasty. The staff are all very nice and attentive.

Coffee was ok pastry didn't have enough flavor chocolate cookie was good…read moreWhat I don't understand why a busy has to focus so much on sexual preference if you want to so much twisted in your preferences don't mix it with coffee Coffee does Not have nothing to do with that The location made me so uncomfortable to bring my kids and expose them to this Color flags all over Will not return Ambience not the greatest flies all over Baristas need to work on their customer service

Absolutely a Gem!!!!! The espresso here is some of the best I have ever had. If you love coffee…read morethis is a must stop!!! We were traveling through and I just happened upon this shop! The staff is super friendly and professional and the whole vibe inside is very enjoyable!!! LOVE IT

Talk about epic baristas and roast!! Andy and Emery were like stereophonic artists creating one of…read morethe driest and absolutely BEST cappuccinos I have everrrrrrrrr had on this side of the Atlantic. The entire staff -- Jack, Dakota, Wagner, and others are incredibly welcoming and the overall vibe led us to not wanna leave .... Grazie mille (1000 thanks) to all....

"Your breath is sweet Your eyes are like two jewels in the…read moresky Your back is straight, your hair is smooth On the pillow where you lie One more cup of coffee for the road One more cup of coffee before I go" (Bob Dylan) Some of my friends gifted me with a basket of Maine goodies after we all served on a charity committee for a few years. In the basket was a 12-ounce bag of ground coffee from Maine's Katahdin Coffee Company. After a few cups, I realized I was drinking some of the very best coffee I ever had in my long coffee drinking life. It had been a very long time since we used ground coffee, because we converted to K Cups years ago (don't hassle me about the environment because we empty out and recycle all those plastic pods). We used one of those "make your own K Cup" plastic/mesh baskets that was banished to a kitchen cabinet for many years, scooped in a few spoonfuls of Katahdin and brewed it in our K Cup machine. My Katahdin coffee was a Medium/Dark variety known as "Baxter Blend". The flavor ran rings around everything else we have in the house. Yes, it was a zillion times better than what I normally drink. Katahdin is sold in quite a few Maine grocery stores and through their website. The website has offerings in 10-ounce, 12-ounce, and 2-lb bags, with choices of ground or whole bean across a few different flavors including Breakfast Blend, Breakfast Blend Decaf, Baxter Blend, French Roast, Maine Whoopie Pie, Hazelnut and Maine Blueberry Pie. Yes, we will be sending out a mail order as soon as we use up every last ground of coffee in that 12-ounce bag.

best full flavored medium roast coffee I've found. worth going to trouble of grinding beans and…read morekeeping them in cool cellar.

This past Christmas, I upgraded to a fancy coffee machine -- or at least fancy compared to what I…read morewas using before. After a few trial-and-error espresso attempts, I figured it was time to find some fresh beans and do it right. And I set out on a journey to find local roasters, and that's when I stumbled upon Black Point Coffee in Scarborough. Ordering on their website was super easy, and I loved that they offered local pick-up. It saved me money on shipping and felt way more personal. A few hours later, I got the email that my order was ready, and I headed to the "roaster" -- which is basically their home, and honestly, that just made it feel even more special. Talk about small batch. I went with the Colombia Huila Santa Maria, a medium-dark roast. As soon as I got home, I brewed an espresso, and it was so freaking good. The coffee was just three days post-roast, which is wild when you think about how most beans at even the fanciest grocery stores were roasted weeks (or months) ago. Anyway, that first espresso was enough to get me to email Black Point Coffee right away just to say how amazing it was. Easily one of the best I've ever had. They've got a customer in me now.

Great local family business. Wonderful coffee. It is a must stop for true coffee lovers. Plus…read morethey are huge DMB fans.

Last year finding and visiting Lucas Roasting Company was by complete chance. Mark and I had hiked…read moreup Mount Roberts and afterward all I was craving was an iced cold iced coffee. Unfortunately there are not alot of coffee places around Mount Roberts, especially none that were open at 3pm on a Thursday. So YELP to the rescue and what a sweet one it was! Lucas Roasting Company is a small bisiness tucked away in Wolfboro. Pretty standard coffee drinks but #IYKYK - some of the best coffee comes from small roasting companies. I ended up with a delicous iced coffee and took some canned nitro back with me to CT. This year - again we hiked up (and down) Mount Roberts but this year it was H O T - so it was a no brainer where to head to for some caffine and cooling off. This year I met who I think was one of the owners who gave me the origin story (they are originally from VA) and told me that they have been open for a bit over 3 years. There was no cold brew in the cooler but this time it was a Nitro Cold Brew that was ordered and consumed before we made it back to our lodgings. I wish they were closer but it's good to know that they are "just down the road" from my yearly hiking venue.

Great coffee and shop! Highly recommend if you're looking for some great Java. I had the mocha and…read moreloved the taste. 10/10 will go again

the coffee is amazing, the people are always friendly, and they have wonderful cups and gifts for…read moresale. It's a log cabin set off the main road and the ambience is delightful.

The cutest little coffee shop!! I enjoyed the iced tea lemonade, which was made with raspberry tea…read more It was so refreshing. They also had muffins and cookies which looked delicious! The owner was very kind, highly recommend stopping at the grind.

Cute place! Got a mocha latte with oat milk. The oat milk needed way more foaming, but still was…read morepretty good!