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    Bru-Thru Coffee Shack

    4.0 (25 reviews)
    InexpensiveDonuts, Coffee & Tea, Bagels
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Karac N.

    It pains me to do this. As I've written before, I loved this place. Great food. Great prices. Great service! Well.... It used to be all of those things... I am not sure if it is the COVID work shortages, or changes in vendors, or what, but this is far from the same place it once was. I still frequent it almost every Sunday, and let me tell you, this place is currently a mess. Let me outline the last few trips for you: 1) on one trip we ordered a bagel with cream cheese, the cream cheese was either frozen or bad, it was all crystallized and not edible in my opinion. Sadly we discovered this after driving for 20 mins so going back was not an option. 2) about three trips in a row, my breakfast sandwich, supposed to be on an Asiago bagel, was on an English muffin. Luckily those times I noticed before leaving the lot and turned back to wait in line again. 3) just this morning, my breakfast sandwich was on a plain bagel, not an Asiago, but I noticed too far down the road to go back. Mind you, this is after I already had to pull a U turn in the parking lot because they forgot one of the drinks. Not a huge deal, but it's the lack of attention to detail that is really upsetting, why repeat my order back to me, if it's going to be wrong EVERY SINGLE TIME?! Add this in with the fact that their bagels seem to have shrunk, are hard as heck, and that the service definitely is not done with a smile anymore (I always feel like I'm putting them out by ordering), it's just not the same as it once was. I know this happens. It happens everywhere. I just wish that this once perfect place wasn't one of those stories. Maybe it's just a lack of caring. Who knows. But something needs to change.

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    Jeff W.

    Coffee By Design coffee for $2.00 and a biscuit for your dog. Something for everyone on the go besides java and still going strong for 10+ years at the same location.

    Toasted Everything bagel with jalapeño cream cheese

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    Delicious coffee and food, made fresh. Friendly service. Lovely and quick. I stop there almost every time I go through Cumberland!

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    Convenient and delicious coffee - a great option to have around in an area with limited drive thru coffee shops!

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    Coffee donuts ice cream and more all packed into a tiny hit off route 100 in West Cumberland. A must stop if you want a good cup of coffee.

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    3.5(4 reviews)
    6.6 mi

    This is one of the best Starbucks in Maine!…read more I can't speak to the drive-thru experience, but... Pros: + It seems like you can bring in your Chipotle from next door and eat it here with your coffee. I've also seen people bring their own lunches from home. Is this allowed or do they just look the other way? I don't know, but I appreciate it (as someone with a specific diet who can't always get a safe nibble out and about)! + You can order from the app, no problem (I've even done it while I was sitting inside, because I couldn't be bothered to people). + Drinks are made accurately. Segue... + When your drink is ready and they call out your name, they double check that your drink looks correct (some people know their coffee has enough cream based on just color). And, after the first sip, if you have any issues, they are more than willing to fix it to your liking! Segue... + This staff is just so, so, sooooooo nice. The employees really go out of their way to get to know the regulars. Agree with another reviewer who said they always greet people when the enter: true of every time I've stepped foot in here! + They never, ever try and hurry you out. I've been here for four, five, six hours before, no one said a thing. Cons: - it's not always the cleanest Starbucks. Crumbs and wrappers on tables, seats, and floor. But - from what I've seen - they do actively try to clean between rushes!

    Appears to be a pretty new location. It is spacious, with high ceilings inside…read more I haven't been to a Starbucks since before the pandemic began. I was shocked that a small coffee is $2.86, and that you can no longer add your own milk. At the price, they should have small cream packets as an option for those who like their coffee just so. Accommodating, friendly staff here. However, I opted to not purchase coffee here because of the price.

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    Scarborough Grounds

    3.7(86 reviews)
    15.7 mi
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    When I'm in the area, this is my café. Big windows lots of sunshine and smiling faces. Their baked…read moregoods are excellent and their coffee is top notch. I usually get a double espresso. This morning a couple of the machines went down and the young ladies there just switched it quickly to Paper orders so that the service could continue smoothly. And they did it with cheerful, helpful attitudes. I'm gonna sit here for a while near the window. That's closest to the sunshine and do a little work on my laptop.

    I went through the drive thru today and ordered two breakfast sandwiches and one 16 oz drip coffee…read moreand one 16 oz chai latte for $28 total...when I received my $5 chai latte, apx half of the cup was filled with milk foam. I politely asked the gal to remake and she said she would. I waited for a bit and then she told me to come in to pick it up. Ok fine, will but it was a little annoying as I was in the drive thru for a reason. I went inside and was handed a 16 oz chai latte cup and once again the cup was only half full again, by this time I am frustrated, and my order was remade a third time. Though better, it wasn't a full 16 oz but whatever, I left and won't be back. I am not one to typically care about the price of items, but this entire experience has left me a little bitter. If a customer orders a chai latte, just add more warm milk to the top, it's not rocket science.

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    Arabica Coffee

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    3.8(168 reviews)
    11.3 miOld Port
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    This morning my wife and I were looking for a new to us coffee spot and due to being so close this…read morewas the spot we ended up picking. Seeing their seasonal (Valentines) specials on social media really sold us on coming in. It was not that busy when we came in and took no time at all to order and receive our drinks. The baristas were friendly and the spot is definitely a welcoming to everyone space. It seemed like a good spot for those interested to spend time on the computer doing some work or those wanting to watch the world walk by out the windows. The overall vibes were nice enough and I don't have anything overly negative about it but enjoy some other local spots more. It is a thin long space which maybe contributed to that feeling. Also secondly I think it leans a little more towards generic coffee shop. Drink wise my wife and I typically are iced coffee drinkers no matter the weather but with the walking around in the cold made us want that hot coffee to warm us up. I went with their Salted Banana Foster while my wife got the Cherry Cobbler Au Lait. Both were solid drinks to give us that warming feeling inside and delivered good flavor without being too overpowering. Arabica will be a coffee shop I will consider revisiting in Portland it just may not be my first choice.

    Whenever I have walked past Arabica I knew I had to try it out, if not just for that amazing curved…read morebar seating in the huge window. When I finally checked it out, I was super impressed with their chai. It tasted homemade and was a great size for the price, plus sitting with a hot drink at that cool curved bar is so fun. I can totally see myself sitting in here with a book or doing some people watching. The staff were friendly, and my chai came out fast and hot. Will definitely be back!

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