Really good breakfast sandwiches and a cool little cafe! You order at the counter and they bring…read moreyour food to your table. They also have some local pottery on display that you can buy. Both the person at the counter and the person who brought our food were nice. I definitely recommend stopping here if you are in the area!

Such a cute cafe with delicious food too! The space is roomy with a good amount of seating and lots…read moreof shelves full of pottery. There's even a little nook with free kids' books. Super cozy. You order at the counter. Breakfast is served all day but I went with one of the lunch offerings. I got the turkey avocado sandwich and it was outstanding. The turkey is thick-cut, not the thin sliced deli variety, and the caramelized onions add a lot of flavor. The focaccia that it's served on is delicious. My friend and I also split a chocolate croissant and it was flaky, buttery goodness. My friend said it was almost as good as the ones she had in Paris. High praise from her! I definitely will visit again on a future trip to Maine!

Most delightful experience every time I visit. It's a long building with a counter to order at, and…read moretables and chairs outside to sit at. They do sell fun jewelry and mugs too. I typically get a hot or iced latte, and every time it is perfect. Smooth espresso flavor throughout, and I love how consistent their quality has been over the years. I highly recommend getting a coffee here before walking through the east end.

The BEST chai I've had in awhile. Excellent level of spice with just a tiny hint of sweet, perfect…read more And get ANY slice of cake, seriously can't go wrong. Everything is spectacular. Now if they could only open a Boston location :)

Following first speculation I saw online of Novel closing then after they confirmed they would be…read moreclosing my wife wanted to make sure we came by before that! She is a book lover and we both love our coffees and cocktails. This is a spot that offers all of that and is a third space I think that has been popular and will in general be missed. We even visited during their opening day back in December 2023. They will be closing their doors on April 17th 2026. I will say that due to them getting their books from a local used bookstore they do not have the latest and greatest selection of books that you'd expect if they were a bookstore. I have not had complaints during any of our visits here. I have enjoyed their coffee as well as their chai lattes along with enjoyed all the cocktails I have tried. I have especially enjoyed the espresso martinis and have liked the fact you could in fact get the coffee drinks and cocktails any time of their hours opened. During the majority of their time open they would offer specialty espresso martinis as well. Some of my favorite cities to visit have many coffee cafe meets cocktail bar and is a concept I wish were more popular in Portland. It is a difficult time currently for all and any local business so with yet another closing I encourage you to support your favorite places when and how you can! Cheers to Novel and thanks for the space you offered to locals and visitors!

A place like Novel was long overdue in Downtown Portland. Coffee, cocktails, and books all day…read morelong? Yes, please. And they're open on Mondays?! The minute I walked in, I was surprised by how big the space was. But heads up, it's already a popular spot. I assumed a Monday visit would mean a quiet, empty cafe, but nope. Every table, couch, and chaise was taken, so I grabbed a seat at the bar. Not a problem, but if you're expecting a hidden gem, this isn't that. The ambiance was cool, hip, and laid-back. It's the kind of place where being solo feels encouraged. The only group chatting while I was there was practically whispering, so if you're looking for a catch-up spot with friends, this probably isn't it. But if you're in town alone and want a good drink and some quiet time, then it's the perfect spot. I ordered The Raven, and it was a delicious and balanced drink, just pricier than expected at $14 (though that's sadly the new norm in Portland). I also got a Negroni, which I just asked for offhand, and surprisingly, it was great and cheaper than my cocktail. Wish I'd known that was an option first. Overall, a fantastic addition to Portland and one I'll absolutely be back to.

This will be a first non-cost review until I am on my feet again and can walk in. I first heard…read moreabout Navis Café while attending a yelp elite event at Thames Landing, which is located directly next-door which also has the same owners, the Roy's. My husband and I love Thames Landing, so why not try breakfast and lunch! Located on the waterfront in downtown Portland, they have a nice view of the walkway, railway, and the ocean Gateway. Parking is either on street or in the conveniently located parking area next to the building. I ordered the breakfast sandwich of bacon, egg, and cheese on and everything bagel. Bagel was nicely toasted not overly chewy, cheddar, egg, and bacon well balanced. I ate it so fast I forgot to take a picture! For lunch, I ordered their Bow sandwich which consisted of sliced smoked turkey, cheddar, bacon, greens, and red onion with a chipotle mayo, which I substituted for regular. They give you multiple choices of bread, I chose a wrap, which they kindly cut in half. I found this to be very delicious, the turkey the cheese to be well balanced with the greens making it very refreshing with each bite. I did take a picture of this! I enjoyed my lunch with some kombucha, which also was very refreshing. My hope is that my husband and I will go for breakfast this weekend when I can go out and experience the atmosphere and where I can take more photos.

We stopped by Navis Cafe in Portland, Maine and ordered two bagels for breakfast. Overall, it was…read morean okay experience. The service was nice, prompt, and the prices were reasonable, which we appreciated. We're from New York, so we're definitely used to top-tier bagels. That said--considering this was a bagel from Maine--it was pretty A-okay, lol. Nothing mind-blowing, but solid enough for a casual breakfast. The cafe itself is really nice inside and seemed dog-friendly, which is always a plus. In the past, they've also had great pre-packaged dessert options from a local bakery. I didn't see anything that caught my eye this time around, but it's something I've enjoyed before. Overall, a pleasant stop with friendly service and a comfortable atmosphere--just manage expectations if you're a New York bagel snob like us.

This place has really shattered my expectations for what to expect when ordering something with…read morebacon and avocado. The service was nice and the whole vibe of the restaurant is bright and clean, but the sandwich really blew me away. I ordered the All Day Sandwich and received what felt like two entire avocados and a whole pig in bacon form. This was not only the best use of avocado, and the best cooked bacon I've ever had in a sandwich, but just a phenomenal bang for my buck. I, (an eater), am almost in disbelief over how much I got and I will be going back again soon to double check.

Holy crow! If they have their sesame seed blondie for sale, buy them all!!! This place offers some…read moretruly tasty baked goods including delicious and crisp cookies, we were very pleased with everything we ordered. The service was excellent and the cafe was hopping with a pleasant vibe. This is one of my favorite parts of Portland so it is wonderful to have this cafe here so you can stop and enjoy the city for a bit!

A very nice place…read more Love the no tip policy here, how rare is that nowadays. Lovely atmosphere, has a kids corner with kids toy and books. Excellent coffee, loved the breakfast sandwich too. Definitely recommend this place!

I have stopped into Double Great Coffee a handful of times before making my way into the office…read more It's very convenient that they open at 6:30! They are a "no-tip" establishment and I'm here for that. And they get bakery items from Standard Baking Co. (also big-time here for that)! I had always seen an extravagent breakfast sandwich on their menu that was priced at like $13, and so I had avoided it. The other day, they were advertising a simpler, lower priced, meat, egg & cheese breakfast sandwich option. It was good, nothing amazing (but I enjoyed the convenience and price point being relatively lower).

Lovely place. Parking out front. Large counter with window for pastries. Service was kind and…read morequick. The coffee was delightful and roasted in house. The salted peanut butter pop tart I had was amazing as well. It came from a local pastry maker. It was all really good. I will definitely be back.

Space is beautiful with relaxing vibes, music. Good place to relax or work quietly. Service…read moreexcellent, attentive and friendly. Coffee was excellent. Will be back!

We only stopped by for the pastries and didn't try their drinks. The service was normal for the…read morecafe area; can't say too much about it. The miso scallion scone was S++ tier, very good. The kimchi cheddar corn soufflé was also very good but not as good as the scone so would give it S tier. The matcha and black sesame butter mochi tasted very good but I think I still prefer the more savory options so would give it an A+ tier. The texture reminds me of Malaysian kuih and flavor was good. The service with the grocery mart area was friendly and helpful for asking questions. We got a fancy soy sauce here to sushi later and it was pretty good. They didn't up charge the soy sauce too much either. Would come back again even though the selection was small.

This was a cute place. It's a narrow building. If you enter from the street entrance you will find…read morea bit of retail items, food items for sale, and a few places to sit to eat. I was thrilled at the chop stick holders and the sauces that were available. Local and foreign. If you keep walking through, there are stairs and you can go up to where they make and sell some pastries and matcha, and I believe coffee. I came for the treats. I grabbed a scallion miso scone with a chili smear on top. It was nice, the texture was good. The flavors weren't as strong as I had hoped for, but texture carried the weight. I also had a sourdough cookie, but it wasn't anything too fabulous. It was a good cookie. Stop in for the creative tastes. The counter person was nice. It was a very brief interaction.