Double Great is my favorite coffee shop in Portland. The coffee is incredible, last time i was in they were using Sweet Bloom Beans out of Denver, a fantastic choice. the store goes after a 90s vibe by not offering wifi and encouraging face to face encounters. it works, people are chatting and it's great. lastly, they are a NO TIPPING shop, stating that they pay their employees well enough and actually know how to run a business. this is a big green flag for me. read more

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A very nice place. 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! read more

Super cute local cafe! They have goose stickers for your drinks which is both adorable and handy for if you're trying to tell your cups apart. The staff were very lovely and friendly people. The drink menu is pretty solid. I enjoyed the strawberry matcha and appreciated that they default to oat milk for everything unless specifying whole milk. The only thing I will say is that the strawberry matcha had a cold foam on top that was unclear if it was made with dairy or not. The description just said house made strawberry syrup. My dairy allergy is mild so I was happy to drink it as is, but it did come as a surprise when I was trying to order something dairy free. This was a great option for us though during our visit as we stopped here a few times! read more

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Really really good coffee! I loved it even though they didn't have skim milk. It's a bummer to me when good coffee shops only offer two types of milk. Great service. Nice bright open room with plenty of windows and plants. Perfect area to walk and explore with your coffee! read more

Wonderful coffee spot! We loved that it was open early, had very nice baristas, and delicious drinks (our favorite was the adaptogenic spiced cocoa)! read more

Double great coffee - Maca Cardamom coffee & spring Superbloom Latte - Both fantastic! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Maine

I love the vibe here. It's a warm cozy sort of place. Lots of wood. Baristas are paid a bit more, so you don't have to tip - very neat system. And the place was buzzing with clients the day I came. The coffee was fantastic and the baristas care about their products. My coffee was delightful. Clean, street parking, I will be back! read more

Double great coffee - Cortado. Delicious - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Maine

I have stopped into Double Great Coffee a handful of times before making my way into the office. 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). read more

Double great coffee - Breakfast Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Maine

Fun, relaxed vibe coffee shop with great coffee and friendly service. My tea-drinking wife was pleased with the choices of tea (thank you). My only knock is they could hustle more with wiping down table tops, but they're so busy making coffee it's hard for them to get out from behind the counter! read more

What a great coffee shop. Great service. Rose cardamom chai latte and a drip coffee. Both amazing. read more

Double great coffee - The rose cardamom latte! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Maine

9/10 iced latte. It was such a great size and the espresso was so rich. I loved the set up for The Double Great Coffee! Plenty of seating with a selection of games for guests. Parking was super manageable when I visited, 12 on a Tuesday. read more

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A really fabulous place. I have come here frequently over the last year or so. Parking: street parking reliably available either adjacent or in the neighborhood next to it Food: have not yet had but they have a weekend special breakfast sandwich that sells out Atmosphere: this is probably the best thing. Quiet, no WIFI, neighborhood / chill ambiance Service: coffee priced with tip included - woo! Friendly folks who seem to enjoy their time Come here if you want to enjoy a nice coffee in a great environment! I definitely recommend read more

Double Great... has 1995 vibes, is a tip-free establishment ("baristas are paid a higher wage and prices reflect this choice, thank you for caring"), doesn't have wifi (talk to each other! or, okay, use your hotspot, they don't mind!), offers seasonal house made syrups, does NOT upcharge for oat milk, offers those little signs you can put on your table that say "you can sit with me, I'm chill!" (which you'll appreciate when they're super busy... which they get, trust me), offers coffee for $4.50 to $5.50 and lattes for $7.50 to $850, is literally one of the best coffee shops to happen in the Greater Portland area in a long time. I wish they'd serve local coffee (they're using Passenger Coffee from PA and Verve from CA), but: + The space: it's compact, but they've done a great job creating seating everywhere they can. Loads of natural light floods in from the enormous windows. It's a very modern, minimalist vibe. + The staff: SO friendly. Everyone here is welcomed, and the thoughtful little touches of calling out your name when your drink is ready *and also* taking the time to chat with you as they hand it over just feels like a real, genuine interaction. + The drinks: the hot coffee is good AND the iced French Toast latte (made with espresso, maple, vanilla, and cinnamon) is amazing (though I'd suggest getting it with an extra shot if you like a more coffee forward drink). I'm excited to try a wellness/adaptogenic drink soon! A new fave for me, and with so much unmetered parking in the surrounding neighborhood, I see myself working from home here often! Cheers, cheers to you Double Great! read more

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It's a love hate relationship with this place. No matter how much time I give myself, the timeliness is lacking. I wish they would do better with time. They are very consumed with conversations that they forget others have been waiting for their drinks for an unreasonable amount of time. Not everyone stays and orders in. Others need it to go. I wish they were more considerate of the to go orders versus the "here" orders. It is nice that they try to connect with people I'll give them that but when they are spending a long time holding up lines and orders talking to certain people it truly makes it a bad experience. The quality is good but is it worth it if they are not considerate of their environment? Idk. I don't think so. My business unfortunately will be going somewhere else. read more

Great coffee shop in Portland. The non tipping cause they make a higher wage is wonderful. I got the French toast latte and it was really good. Lots of seating. Great place to stop a meet a friend or work some. Also a few seats outside! read more

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So delicious! When I was in Portland, I stopped here twice and got the French toast latte twice. So. So. Good. Literally heaven in a cup! It's a cute spot to hang out and work out of. If I had more time, I would totally stay a while. Love what they're doing! read more

Had the French toast latte, it was amazing. We were staying at the AC Marriott on the water. It was a 15 minute walk uphill, which was a little tough but worth the delicious drink in the end. There were a couple other coffee shops on the walk back downhill toward the hotel that we stopped at. read more

Double great coffee - French Toast latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Maine

Quick, simple, but super creative delicious speciality lattes. Nothing fancy but everything you need for a delightful afternoon walking in the neighborhood read more

A cute corner downtown coffee shop vibe. This place has lots of seating but is small so there may be room or not just depending on the time of day. I got a chai which was a mix, so if you aren't into mixes this might not be your spot. The latte was a very yummy flavor that wasn't too strong and creamy. The service was also helpful with the menu and quick with the drinks! read more

Double great coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Maine

I've been stopping by Double Great a lot since I wrote my first review, and it's become one of my favorites! Often I'm just after a regular latte, hot or iced, but I'm loving their seasonal rotation of special drinks, too: things like a latte with cacao and chili spice, or a drizzle of maple syrup. Nothing is ever too sweet and it's obvious you're getting top-notch ingredients. This place has become super popular, too, which is terrific! In the summer it was a perfect place to snag a table outside; now, in the cold season, it's cheery and snug inside, and the staff just had a nice holiday party as sort of a thank-you for their customers; how lovely is that? read more

Had to kill time before going to the Portland Observatory. Service was excellent and the staff was friendly. The chocolate croissant was excellent , rich and flaky. My tea was served in an actual cup. A small but cozy place. It was a local place with wifi and a cool vibe. read more

Very cute coffee shop with cozy feeling and good amount of indoor seating. Ordered an iced maple oatmilk latte and service was prompt. Latte and espresso was delicious and smooth but unfortunately the maple flavoring was not added to my latte. Since I was doing takeout I unfortunately did not discover this mistake until I was already at work and was unable to ask for a correction or refund for the up charge. Despite this the latte was still delicious and am likely to return to try other drinks read more

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A wonderful and cozy neighborhood coffee shop. It's always bustling in here! The service is incredibly warm and the coffee and beverages are delicious. This is a perfect spot to hunker down and do some work (though note that there isn't wifi!) or read a good book. There's a decent amount of table seating, as well as some bar seating, but it does get crowded in the mornings and on some weekends. There's also a no-tipping policy, which is nice, since the prices are on the higher side (~$7-8/drink). Last time, I ordered the spiced cacao, which is on their wellness menu. It was absolutely delicious: spiced and warming and calming, like a lighter, less sugary hot chocolate. I can't wait to be back! read more

Double great coffee - spiced cacao - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Maine

Cozy cafe. Reminds me of my hometown. I tried a Masala Chai. It was good - the taste was not so thick and strong, while it was balanced very well, and suitable for the hot weather. read more

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Stumbled upon this place while searching for a new coffee shop to do some work. I really haven't been around this area in Portland but I've noticed there's a couple cool spots. This coffee shop was great with their lattes. It wasn't too much mocha for me. There's a couple of seatings and bar spots to do some work. This was also my first "no-tip" establishment which was very neat. One downside is that there's no WiFi. Good things I had my own hotspot. I'll be back if I want to catch up with a friend. read more

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After missing out on making it here opening day due to the snow storm we were having, we finally made it. Hard to pass up the opportunity to check out a newly opened coffee shop. Taking over the spot that formerly was Hilltop Coffee. Clearly we were not alone as every seat was taken along with quite a large group of us waiting/standing for our coffee. The line moved quickly but took a little while to get our coffee but understandable considering they are newly opened and only three people working behind the counter in a tiny space. One taking orders and the other two making drinks. They have stool seating looking out the window (maybe some good people watching or a good spot to drink and get some work done) along with some table style seats too. At the current time their menu is quite basic besides their Wellness Lattes that stood out to me. But even their basic/normal options sound good as well especially if you go with maple flavored. Not sure if they will eventually expand or do seasonal specials. I did end up getting their Maca Cardamom Coffee Iced Latte, it was different but good. Be forewarned it does have a touch of grittiness to it that some may not like in a beverage. My fiancée got their Iced Chai Latte and was very impressed, one of the better chais in awhile. We will want to return sometime to enjoy our drinks in house in the future when it's not as busy. Also if you want a bite to go along with your beverage of choice they have pastry offerings from fellow Portland business The Ugly Duckling. The only few small bits of criticism would be I wish their drinks could come in bigger sizes and they need better signage out front. As well along those some lines, get some logo branding on your cups just to do some boost in marketing for yourselves when people walk around with your drinks. Parking could be an issue depending on time and day you try coming here if you aren't close enough to walk as well but not an issue to walk. Otherwise great addition to the local coffee scene and look forward to returning. read more

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Excellent chai! Some of the best I have ever had. Everyone working was very nice and friendly, they have a no tipping policy. The cafe has only a small handful of seating options. By afternoon they no longer offer food. read more

Double great coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Maine

Double great has friendly staff and a cozy neighborhood atmosphere. A great selection of drinks with a cute kids corner. It's always busy and full of customers so it's sometimes difficult to find a seat but that just speaks to how loved this coffee shop is read more

Coffee is really delicious and they carry a few baked items from Standard Baking if you don't care to wait in that line.

I'll start with the positives. It's really nice to avoid the tipping situation and I am OK with paying the extra cost -- I think of it as part of the Munjoy Hill tax. The ambience is where this place really shines -- lots of natural light, people watching opportunity, and the baristas are exceptionally decent people. I believe they offer no wifi specifically to deter people who like to selfishly camp out and occupy precious real estate in a small, community-minded coffee shop. Nonetheless, people continue to use DGC as their work-from-home locale, hogging the limited table space, and at times even taking ZOOM CALLS inside and absolutely obliterating law and order. As for the drinks, I have had very good lattes and coffee, a disappointing matcha, and a just OK chai. The matcha was insanely weak, essentially just milk flavored. The chai was similarly much too diluted for my taste. At $7, I expect more. read more

I'm writing this review mostly so that people don't make the same mistake I did... BEAUTIFUL coffee shop with some really unique drinks. I got a wellness drink known as "Blue Skies" which was absolutely delicious. I came in on a Wednesday mid-day, and the shop was quiet and spacious. I loved the atmosphere and they had delicious drinks made with care. The only problem is I came with the intention to enjoy the space and get my work done only to find out that they have no wifi network. I know this store is relatively new, but I'm hoping they do get wifi because it is the perfect space to sit and get work done. Even today as I'm trying to decide where to go to do my grad school work, I want to come here but it's unfortunately inaccessible! My hope is they get wifi soon, so I can rave about this place to others, because it truly was a cute, quiet, hidden gem space. read more

Possibly the most delicious vanilla oat milk latte I've ever had. Super smooth flavor, not too hot to enjoy immediately. A little more expensive than most places but then I read their sign that they pay their baristas fair wages and therefore don't accept tips and charge a wee bit more for coffees. Happy to pay the premium price for a shop that has principles! read more

Double great coffee - Vanilla oat milk latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Maine

Truly an exceptional Matcha Latte. And I can be a bit of a snob about matcha. But this is one of the best I've ever had, and certainly the best in Maine/Mass. Bf said the same thing. Incredible service and ambience too! Will come back and try all their drinks! read more

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Absolutely in love with Double Great Coffee! The staff is beyond friendly, quiet and comfortable seating area, and (most importantly) delicious coffee and pastries. I had the cardamom rose chai latte with a shot of espresso and a blueberry muffin. Both divine! The staff were incredibly pleasant and made us feel very welcome the moment we walked in. Ambiance is bright and airy. Everything one could hope for! read more

Double great coffee - Cardamom rose chai latte with a shot of expresso - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Maine

Excellent espresso drinks. Very smooth pours and the pastries were fantastic!! Nice quiet spot with friendly staff! read more

Double great coffee - French Toast Latte, Cortado, Blueberry Cream Cheese Danish - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Maine

This spot is lovely! Great service and good tasting coffee and lattes. It's a bit tight and can get very busy, but that's pretty par for coffee shops. The only reason I didn't give it five stars is because it is on the more expensive side. That being said, they have a note at the counter that says they do not accept tips because they pay their staff a livable wage, which is nice to see! read more

this place has a cool vibe. right by the water, the prices are really good and the staff is friendly. haven't tried their food yet but i love their flat white and iced coffee both are delicious read more

I walked from downtown to Double great and it was worth the half mile walk. Their Maca Cardamon latte is DELISH! I highly recommend . Also it's such a pretty clean space . read more

We stopped in two days in a row! Have to love a coffee shop that has maple syrup to add to your coffee - also has flavor add ins like cardamom! The croissants were excellent, The staff was fantastic and the shop layout was great, felt right at home! We'll be back again! read more

Real mugs. No tipping establishment. Great coffee. Barista meticulously made my coffee. Friendly staff. Very clean. I'll be back!