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.

Ordered in the app for pickup for the first time recently. I made the mistake of selecting drive…read morethrough pickup, instead of going inside. Silly me didn't think, "that means you have to wait in the drive through". So instead of getting a drink made on the spot, I ordered one that sat idle while I waited in the drive through (facepalm).

For some reason, with all the crap on their menu, you can't get a toasted english muffin with just…read morebutter or peanut butter. How does that even make sense? It's not like either will break thier budget. Another example of a business more worried about THIER convenience over customer service. It's just pathetic!

OoooOOoOOooh, I think Portland has a new go-to Starbucks. This brand new, very modern feeling, very…read moreclean Starbucks is an absolute glow-up from their former strip mall location across the street. If you're coming *into* the city via Route 100/ME26/Auburn St, it's so easy to pull in, grab your pick-up order from the counter or go through the drive in, then be on your way again. On the other hand, if you're coming *from* the city and you're trying to turn left into this Starbucks? Yikes, don't do it. There's way too much traffic happening here for that. My suggestion is to turn right into the Northgate Plaza, drive though the parking lot, exit left onto Sanborn Street, sit at the red light patiently, then turn right back onto Auburn St. I know it's a bit extra, but listen I'm just trying to safely get you to your iced brown sugar oatmilk shaken espresso. Yay.

Another 5 star visit to my favorite Starbucks location! They have the friendliest staff and the…read morebest beverages!

Bard Coffee was a great find near my hotel. It's bright and fun with a friendly staff. My…read morecappuccino 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.

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

Came in tonight and got a pleasant surprise …read more.... Melissa was working... she normally works during the day... And wow.. She gad all the floors swept and moped .. All the coffe pots cleaned...all the trash .. and was doing the Door dash orders too by her self at 230 in the morning... And had a awesome additude ... I hope you pay her good she wss doing the work of 3 people.... Thanks for liking your job...

Excellent selection of gum and lifesavers. Gasoline for your car comes in three grades of octane…read more Paper towels are free.

Delicious latte & cappuccino. I appreciate the chill cozy relaxed vibe for an early morning. I…read morecould definitely read a book for hours here. Barista was knowledgeable about coffee and local news. Grabbed a bag of beans that smell amazing- can't wait to try.

Had the best cortado of my life at this little coffee shop with a funny name, around the corner…read morefrom the Portland Museum of Art. Nice, friendly service. Not a big place but a half dozen or so tables and some bench seating. They were almost out of pastries that Saturday near noon, so plan accordingly. Highly recommend getting your drink for "here" so you can admire the coffee colors like I did. I'm not in Portland that often, but I'll definitely return to this spot. They have a couple of other locations also.

I am working in Maine this week and the Scarborough Grounds is across the street…read more It's a beautiful building and has a super northeast cozy feel. The staff are super nice and when you walk in you are hit with the aroma of coffee and delicious baked goods. The selection of baked goods is amazing. The choices are almost too much. Prices seem fair and they have cold drinks in a cooler for sale if coffee not your cup of tea. They also have tea!!

My wife and I are always looking to try new to us coffee spots. Today was our first visit to…read moreScarborough Grounds and left not that impressed. I will say this review is not factoring in food as we did not order any so maybe that's where they shine the brightest. Being located on Route 1 I suspect make them a popular spot for tourists to visit. Plenty of parking available which is a plus and they do have a drive thru too. The overall vibes inside are kinda your typical coffee shop that serves food. Nothing off putting but also nothing that sets them apart or makes it memorable. When we stepped inside the line for ordering was about just as far as it could stretch inside and we had an extremely long wait to place our order. The staff definitely seemed overwhelmed and an extra person or two would have went a long way. Drink wise we liked the sound of their specials but unfortunately they were out of blueberry flavoring so chocolate covered blueberry latte was not available. Very disappointing. My wife ended getting the Lemon Cookie Latte and I got the S'mores Latte. Both drinks were just kind of alright and lacked flavor as much as many other spots we have been to. The drinks were at least made quickly. Disappointing enough experience with so many coffee options in the area that we likely won't return.

Came through the drive thru around 2pm, was a busy time of day. Understood. The two ladies at the…read morefirst drive through window had better things to talk about & then acted as if I was inconveniencing them trying to order. Attitudes and customer service could be better. I think one of the same, rude, individuals alternate at the Hanniford on Preble (back cove) too. Will update, as Aroma Joes is the only "coffee" type place I frequent and I will not be deterred by attitudes and bad service from 2 individuals.

Girl working the window on 03/02/26 at 1045 AM can't take orders properly. Did not get what I paid…read morefor.

I had read about Tandem and their biscuits, best in town! So I knew i wanted to try them, but…read moresecretly I'm not really a biscuits kinda girl! I grew up in the south, I've had all kinds of biscuits and usually they are dry or crumbly and I usually end up saying, "eh, not worth the calories" Walking up there a line out the door, but it moved quickly, I was surprised that most things were already made and they just put it on a tray for you and you pay, very lunch line, and its not served hot!?! I immediately wished I had asked them to heat it up for me, but oh well were sitting already and they were busy! All my fears melted away when I tasted those delicious carbs! First impression the jalapeño cheddar reminded me of cheese straws, like great cheesy flavor, but the consistency was so good! Crispy edges but soft inside! But then, it gets better... one bite of that strawberry butter one, yep it's delicious moved right up the list, best biscuit I've ever had! The butter seems ridiculous like so much but it's so good, I swear seems like it's whipped with cream cheese or something cause what!? I found myself wishful for more strawberry preserves, but just so good, even took half home and ate it the next day, guess what still delicious!

Nowhere near worth the line on the weekends…read more Jalapeño cheddar biscuit was the best thing I had. Sausage egg and cheese sandwich I didn't finish - the egg was not good at all and the sandwich fell apart. Plus it was one of the saltiest things I've eaten in a long time (negative). Iced black coffee was to be expected.

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.

This was a cute little coffee shop that I was able to do my work in. I like the ambiance very…read moremuch--nobody rushed me and there were several of us on computers. I ordered a black coffee and it was not fantastic but I think that was the type of single origin blend I ordered so I'll go back and try again. And even though I'm not a latte woman, I might have to get that maple oat one--