First, We're locals, not tourists. We've been repeat…read morecustomers for years. No stars given. After 1hr and 45 minutes of waiting for our food, promises that the food is coming from the poor waitress, no food. The restaurant was emptying out. Mind you, this is for two plates of scrambled eggs, toast and home fries. This was the attitude directly from the owner to the waitress. The owner could have cared less. The worst treatment I've ever experienced from a breakfast joint. I'll never go again and would advise people to not go as well. 0 out of 10 rating. The waitress was apologetic and frankly embarrassed by the owner's attitude.

After visiting another nearby spot for food/baked goods we wanted to try a new to us coffee spot…read moreand this was nearby so worked perfectly. I will say they appear to have their baked goods as well as many different food options like sandwiches but my review is strictly for the coffee. Once you enter to the right is all the different seating with a good variety of tables and chairs but also some more comfy choices like couches. Quite a large space inside and a handful of tables outside to enjoy the nice weather. You order at the counter and then they have a spot further down where they'll call out your name for both food and drinks. They had a section on the menu called the MET Artistic Lattes which was their version of specialty flavored lattes. This caught our eyes. My wife went with the Falcon Pride (chocolate & white chocolate latte) and I went with the Vanilla Bean Dream (white chocolate & vanilla). Drink wise they were both pretty good! Didn't become a new favorite coffee spot but good enough we would return if we found ourselves in the area looking for coffee again. To have a real strong opinion I would need to return and try some of the food rather than just the coffee.

Holy WOW! We lived fairly near here when we arrived in Portland in 2022 and rented some blocks…read moreaway. I don't know why I always thought it was a TINY little place, like a converted itty bitty cottage or something. I mean it looked fine, like a unique independent coffee place but I'm so glad I came here today, visiting Portland from our home a half hour away. It's a very BIG comfortable space, converted house with multiple rooms and really generous layout. Lots of people, but room for everyone with varied seating spaces, great for social hang, solitary chillin or getting down to work on laptop or what not. Great vibe, nice looking drinks menu, a few baked/pastry options in case, friendly counter people. I got a very solid iced coffee. Highly recommend!

This was my second time visiting Coveside Coffee. The first was awhile ago for a makers market and…read moremy wife and I grabbed drinks before we browsed all the unique creations. I had forgotten to write a review after that experience so we needed to revisit eventually. Today was that day as we were in the area. Location wise I would say it is perfect tucked away not in the hustle and bustle of downtown. They have a small parking lot as well as plenty street parking. We went inside and I got their Cozy Latte which was cinnamon and cardamom latte while my wife got their Flower Power which is lavender and honey. Both were quite tasty and well made. Besides their seasonal drinks they appeared to have all the typically drinks you'd expect. To go along with our drinks I grabbed a chocolate croissant and my wife got a piece of their rosemary kale & pepper quiche. Both of these were tasty bites but do wish they would have been warmed up. Not sure if this would have been an option as they did not ask if we wanted them warm. Only real knock against the food was that. Good variety overall of food options. They are huge supporters of local creators and had a handful inside with jewelry and pottery available for sale. Great to see local supporting local! Overall we enjoy Coveside, although I do believe some other spots more based on coffee drinks. It is definitely a cozy and inviting space worth your time to visit. Also if you are a fan of books checkout the little library out front!

Smalls came highly recommend, but unfortunately I didn't have the most amazing experience…read more The inside is SUPER cute. If I were to come back here I would opt to just get coffee rather than food OR I'd come for a glass of wine because I did like the vibe on the inside. However, the breakfast sandwich was rather disappointing and our service was VERY slow. I ordered a coffee about half way through my meal and had to leave without it because it was taking too long.

My wife and I are attempting to check out any and all coffee places we can and Smalls was our stop…read moretoday on an early Spring Sunday morning. They advertise themselves as all day cafe/bar and market. The vibes were perfect with an overall cozy and welcoming feel. It seemed like a spot many regulars come to often as the workers appeared to know many people who came through! They have a bar with roughly 8 seats, along with some tables. With the back of the store having goodies to buy including candles, self-care items, wines, drinks, and more. Worth browsing before or after your drinks and food. We snagged two bar stools and were immediately greeted and served water along with a menu. All three staff members were friendly and made us feel welcome. Drink wise my wife got an iced mocha while I saw their drink special of the month on social media and had to try it. Named The Blue Rose with Butterfly pea flower, cardamom rose, whole milk, pebble ice and espresso on top. A photo-worthy beverage with a delicious flavor. I would keep coming back for this drink for sure if it were a permanent menu item! Food wise my wife and I both got a breakfast sandwich, only difference she got bacon while I got the impossible sausage. Well made and delicious sandwiches that would make us return as well. I do wish they would have been a little bigger though. If our visit today was any indication of the typical my wife and I would gladly return! Friendly service in a great setting with well made food and drinks. Need to return to give their cocktails a try! A standout space in Portland.

Great breakfast stop. Excellent drip coffee. We had a bfast burritos that was exceptional and athe…read moreEnglish muffin on tha sandwich was kind of homemade.

Extremely nice staff. My coffee was great and the food delicious! All this and it was very…read morereasonably priced. I would definitely go back.

Since Cobblestone opened, I have been there several times. I've had the Spiced Chai French Toast,…read morewhich was delicious, as well as their cappuccino, Orange Cardamom Latte, and Masala Chai. Everything has been excellent, and the service has been friendly and fantastic. I absolutely recommend it--it's a welcome addition to have a local coffee and breakfast spot on this side of South Portland.

Get thee to Cobblestone! Trust me, the hype is real!!…read more Taj has an excellent reputation around these parts, and for great reason - their authentic Indian cuisine is arguably the best in the area, and this new venture of theirs into cafe/coffeeshop is an absolute triumph! I came just a week or two after their grand opening. At 8:30am on a Friday morning, the place was getting packed. You can head straight to the counter for to-go orders, or find a spot to sit and a server will take care of you. I chose to sit outside as it was a beautiful day. My server came quickly and was super nice, giving recommendations when I was crestfallen that the breakfast burrito was out of stock. No matter, she assured me, the avocado toast is wonderful. That was an understatement. It is the best avocado toast I've ever had. The sourdough is thick, fluffy, tangy, amazing. The egg on top must be farm fresh because the yolk was bright orange and perfectly runny. The rest of the toppings were mind-blowingly tasty, I have no words for how unique the flavors were - like a party on a plate. I couldn't stop eating it. For a beverage, I opted for the orange cardamom latte. I've been trying to avoid dairy, and I so appreciated the offer to switch to oat milk instead. One sip of this baby and my eyes rolled back - how is this so delicious?? Not cloyingly sweet, but rich and packed with flavor. The cardamom and orange play so well with each other, it's a match made in heaven! The pastries here look beautiful and delicious. I can't wait to try to breakfast burrito, as it is allegedly made with house-made paratha instead of a tortilla. The menu is so thoughtful and unique, you can tell it was made with great care. The space itself is modern but welcoming, and the care is shown in little touches like the layout of the restrooms. It's a space that says - come in. It's nice to see you. Stay while, will you? And it's impossible to refuse.

I've never been to Roots before and was excited because I've heard good things about it. I just got…read morea Cold Brew with sugar free vanilla flavor. I didn't enjoy the coffee at all. Maybe it was the coffee, maybe it was the addition of sugar free vanilla, but I didn't drink it. The ceilings are extremely high. They most definitely should have some noise-dampening panels or something to make it a bit quieter in there. There was a family there when I went that was treating this small coffee shop as a daycare, which made my experience even more disappointing. The screams were echoing throughout the cafe, and I ended up sitting outside for peace and fresh air. The outside seating area is nice. Overall, not a great first experience for me, but maybe their food is better than the coffee?

I see ALL kinds of reviews for this place and have been there a couple of times myself…read more Overall, I feel like Roots Cafe offers some delicious food that is prepared in various ways depending on the server. Meaning, sometimes the sandwich has enough filling, and sometimes it does not. Sometimes the food is hot, and sometimes it's not. It feels like the service at Roots goes in the same way. Some people working the counter at Roots are super helpful and friendly, and others are not. The price point here is also high. I understand that prepared food is expensive all over the place, but Roots feels like that, plus extra. There is plenty of nice indoor and outdoor seating.

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.

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.

This place is busy and it's easy to see why. Everything I had from the menu was served fresh and…read morehad a very farm to table vibe. I ordered the acai bowl and found it super fresh and flavorful. My husband ordered the eggs and toast, and it was a large portion with eggs, toast, and a side salad. One of my favorite things I ordered was the salted coffee. It was a nice blend of salty and sweet that made it very easy to drink. While tables fill up quickly, there's enough space to be able to find a place to sit. The staff is also very friendly.