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4.7 (307 reviews)
Closed • 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
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Chorizo, Egg, Cheese Sandwich on ciabatta
Jess B.

I have been coming to Coffee Me Up for years and have always had a good experience. Today was no different. It is such happy and friendly vibes inside. All the staff are amazing, so friendly, and caring. They always have tons of fresh pastries, bagels, goodies, and have plenty of made to order options. They have breakfast sandwiches, lunch options, smoothies, bowls, etc. There are plentiful options for coffee, tea, or other drinks. There is no parking lot but plenty of free street parking close by. The entrance and bathroom are handicap accessible. The bathroom is gender neutral. I got my favorite breakfast sandwich - the chorizo, egg, and cheese (with the incredible liptao spread) on their fresh ciabatta bread. I tried one of the drink specials which was an iced German chocolate coffee with notes of chocolate, caramel, and coconut. It was delicious and decadent. I also had to have a fresh, crispy yet fluffy, delicious croissant. Everything tastes fresh and great. I will continue to keep coming back! It's a great place to grab food/drinks to go or enjoy them in house! It's a great spot for remote working or wanting a nice relaxing meal.

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Adina S.

This was a solid spot for coffee, pastries, and other breakfast goodies! There are plenty of options, so you really can't go wrong. I wouldn't say anything was particularly notable to me in terms of the food or drinks, though. If you're coming on a weekend morning, be prepared for a long line. The shop wasn't very big and was pretty packed, so we took everything to go. Not sure if it was a local or seasonal crowd. Generally good vibes, I wouldn't mind coming back at a less busy time.

Byrek with meat and egg filling and a breakfast sandwich with chorizo, egg and Liptao. Both excellent and would get again.
Susan S.

Service was wonderful- many working and meeting customer needs. Quick for homemade service. Food was tasty and unique. Albanian influence. Liptao spread on all breakfast choices AND they have byrek with meat or spinach filling. The location is within walking if staying downtown. Clean and inviting. Sit in or out.

Mean Green breakfast sandwich
Jill I.

Not sure why I had never been here before was so great ! They had a sweet and salty latte special that was absolutely delicious, maple syrup and salted caramel it was made perfectly I was debating 2 or 3 expresso shots . A friendly mood and nudge from the owner encouraged me to do the 3 and it was perfect. The staff was so friendly and welcoming. We got a croissant which was really good and a Mean green breakfast sandwich which I highly recommend. Nice looking pastries and a deck out back and sidewalk seating make this a real destination spot.

Francesca U.

Had the most amazing sandwich at this cute coffee shop! Coffee was on point and so were the pastries...

Salted pumpkin latte was excellent
Sally L.

Best latte in the city. We went to a lot of different latte places and this was the best by far! The burrito was also huge and delicious.

Bicotti cookie
Stephanie M.

Quick coffee stop on my drive to work. Friendly and quick service with a cozy atmosphere. Americano was smooth, tasty, and well balanced. Good selection of pastries. I ordered the biscotti cookie which had a subtle sweet honey flavor and a meringue on top. I'm not sure if it was the texture or flavor that was too subtle but I was personally not a fan of this biscotti cookie.

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Fahim R.

Was in Portland with the family for vacation. Stopped by here to pick up breakfast around 7am on a Sunday. They said the breakfast sandwich would have a long wait, but it was out in a few minutes. The service was friendly, and they have a ton of coffee and food options. I had the nitro cold brew and a breakfast sandwich. Both were great.

Rodney M.

Such a great space. Conveniently located on the corner. Easy parking and nice seating areas. Indoor and outdoor. Love the bakery options. Love them too much. Bagel today and so yummy. Love having the views of the street and just people watch. Perfect way to start the morning before spending the day with my grandson. Coffee Me Up and ready to go.

Iced Chai Latte
Jane G.

I can't believe I haven't been here yet and was pleasantly surprised! Although it's out of the way of the majority of the hustle and bustle of Portland, this place is perfect to get a drink and a treat (or a meal). My iced chai, which has been surprisingly disgusting at other places, was just right and had undertones of cinnamon--yum. The atmosphere was super cozy and inviting, and there was a great amount of indoor and patio seating. Definitely will be back to try out their food and pastries!

Delaney M.

Always yummy. To go sandwiches, fruit bowls available, reliable coffee! Small place with limited seating!

Ken Brown breakfast sandwich
Sara Z.

Such a great find! We were looking for breakfast places and just wanted a really solid breakfast sandwich. This hit the spot! My friend and I each ordered the special breakfast sandwich, which had spicy aioli, egg, cheese, tomato, and avocado. It was delicious. We also got the drip coffee. Overall a great start to the day!

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Kristen L.

My family and I came here before the Nutcracker at Merril Auditorium. It was the perfect location for a pre-show coffee and snack. The later was delicious, hot cocoa chocolatey, and the atmosphere just right. It's a smaller little place which makes it that much cozier. I did not partake in ordering anything from the staff and since we were there closer to closing time, staff seemed to be mostly preoccupied with preparing to close. Only thing I will say is the scone we ordered seemed a bit well done however still delicious-- It may also not be made in house, I am not sure. Excited to come here before the next show we attend.

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Wow. Everyone kept…read moretelling me the lattes here are some of the best in Portland...and I have to agree. I got the pumpkin spice, a seasonal drink with their own house made syrup and omg. The perfect amount of pumpkin, espresso and milk all in one. Definitely going to go back to try their food!

We weren't sure what we wanted for breakfast since our time clocks were a mess... our bodies were…read moreon PST.... we didn't get to bed til almost 2am EST and it was now 11am EST. We walked in at 11am and it was quite busy on a Sunday morning... go figure... hahaha! Turns out early October in Maine is busy... us tourists want to see the pretty fall colors. Anyways... it seemed like a mix of tourists and locals. The dining area was quite busy, but the bartender said we could sit at the bar so that's what we did. AND... we could order from her so Bonus! We didn't have to wait in the long line to put in our order. We got the french toast sticks and the lemon fruit bowl and a couple lattes. All of it was Yummy! The French Toast sticks were made with Brioche bread which as you know if probably the best bread to make french toast with. The lemon fruit bowl came with this amazing lemon curd and housemade granole. I don't normally order this type of breakfast... I'm more an omelet person but I wasn't feeling it today (travel makes my system and cravings all off.) So, I was super surprised with how good this was and how it was so satisfying. Well... that and the latte with the caffeine and sugar boost. Located just inside the Canopy Hotel... easy to find.

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4.6(62 reviews)
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NOBODY TOLD ME. Nobody told me that Nom Cafe is one of the best spots for brunch in Portland's Arts…read moreDistrict, with some of the yummiest and most unique breakfast food? A Balkan-inspired menu? Come on. I finally tried it and I'm already counting down until I go back. I was expecting casual counter service and your typical breakfast food. I was so wrong. We were greeted by the warmest staff, who let us pick our own table. We sat by the windows, which was perfect for the morning sunlight; exactly what we wanted. The menu is eastern European with some Spanish touches (think huevos rotos and patatas bravas). Books featuring Bulgarian photography and other eastern European countries were scattered around the space, it was a lovely touch. The service was just as great as the food. My hot coffee came in the cutest mug and our waitress kept refilling it without being asked. The mekitsi and parzhen were phenomenal, with the parzhen being my favorite. The spreads they came with... I wanted to bottle those and take them home. My husband had the patatas bravas and I had the shakshuka, and we added kyufteh to both, this incredible in-house sausage that was 10/10 (it was a little spicy!). Everything was phenomenal and the portions were generous. If you're not feeling adventurous, they also have traditional eggs and omelettes, all with a little twist and somewhat elevated. Their drinks menu was impressive too if you're into a fancy coffee. Can't recommend this place enough. I shall be back!

HIGHLY recommend for a breakfast/brunch option. Wife wanted to try Bayside cafe for our last…read morebreakfast before heading to the airport on a Monday, but at 10:25 they had an hour wait, we said nah & walked 7mins up to Nom where there was no wait & I think it was the far superior choice. The inside is super cute & cozy. They have books about Bulgaria scattered around & on the back of the menus there are a few common questions about some of the menu item names. I love when a restaurant educates diners in addition to feeding us food from their home country so kudos there. I had the shakshuka which TBH is the best one I've ever had anywhere. I even make it at home sometimes using locally grown tomatoes and I can't touch this recipe here. Literally a blessing that they give you some toasted bread to use to clean out the skillet so you don't leave any behind. We ordered the mekitsi to share as a starter and boy was that good. I'm not the biggest sweets eater, and I usually don't eat breakfast except for when I'm traveling, but this was one of my favorite things I've had in recent memory. Perfectly prepared, crumpets stuffed lightly with feta cheese, drizzled in honey with local berries. You HAVE to get these. My wife ordered one of the specials which was local main blueberry waffles. They must have been delicious because she finished the entire thing and I don't think I heard a peep out of her while I was housing my shakshuka. Service was great I feel like Jess checked on us the appropriate number of times & she timed it perfectly to also drop in as I was reacting to how great each dish was. I heard an older couple next to us discussing why they had not came to eat here previously over some of the more heavily traffic places they have been to in town while they were visiting and I share their sentiment.

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Wow is an understatement. You have to check this place out and absolutely get the breakfast tater…read moretots!!!!! The inside was super super cute, exceptional service and just all around great vibes. If you wanna get out of the craziness of downtown, check this spot out!!!

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