This is outstanding. A coffee shop in Biddeford that you would love to meet up at with your friends, spend hours reading a book or surfing the internet. Excellent coffee slow poured or the brew of the day. I don't want to sound too surprised but I am. Even the inside feels like a cafe that you just want to hang out at. The lighting, the exposed brick, the newspaper countertop, the rows of books, the wood floors. You just want to hang out. The staff were really friendly and helped me pick out a brew that fit my taste. I haven't been here for wine or beer yet. So, I can't comment on that. However, for every bit of amazingness this place is there is just as much potential to work towards. read more

First impression: frickin awesome. I loved all the books and the atmosphere. However, the first visit I did not have the friendliest cashiers. Not even a smile from any of them. That was disappointing. I did go back a second time and one of the people working the counters smiled at me. I want to enjoy this place, there's so much to love, but, I cannot keep going to an establishment where I don't feel welcome. I'll go again in the future and hopefully the workers are more pleasant. read more

This place is the best place to stop at in the Biddeford/Saco area, for great coffee. They have ready brew, if you want to get a quick coffee, or pour over, if you have some time. Both taste great, but I love my pour over. I've also tried their iced coffee and iced lattes. Both tasted great, and didn't have too much ice, like many places put in. The Bard Coffee that they brew tastes amazing, and is roasted right in Maine. You're better off than Starbucks, that's for sure. Additionally, they carry a decent selection of local products, such as whole bean coffee to bring home, peanut butter, jam, and more. I'll add more, as I experience other parts of the shop. They also have books to peruse through, have live musicians, and local beers. read more

I've been back to Elements many times and it's everything I could want in a downtown coffee shop. They've got their hours figured out, they now serve beer, there's live music sometimes, excellent used books, and the atmosphere is really cool. I'm not sure what's happening with wine, but they've got amazing beers so it's less important. Oh, and they're next door to Engine which is an amazing art gallery and performance space where something is always going on. That's another big plus. read more

Great little coffeeshop! Good food and coffee, and a nice atmosphere. There's always been plenty of seating when I go in, although I wouldn't be against a few more comfy chairs (it's mostly tables). Staff is always pleasant and service is good! read more

I absolutely love this spot. Their ginger orange iced tea and jasmine iced tea is delicious and their wifi is extremely fast. I've been spending most days here to get work done. It's the perfect place to stay focused and fire off any emails to a co-worker, write the next chapter to your mystery novel, relax with a good book and coffee or tea, catch up with an old friend, or just enjoy the music. The people who work here are extremely friendly and soft spoken as are the folks who come in as paying customers. Beyond impressed with this gem in Biddeford. This city needed something like this! read more

Our quest for a great Cafe Americano in the Portland area yielded no fruit so we started heading back to Ogunquit. My daughter remembered hearing about this place called Elements in Biddeford, so we decided to get off the highway and take a look. After four very bad attempts in Portland, our expectations were sort of dragging close to the road. As soon as we walked in , the entire vibe changed to a more upbeat tone. The atmosphere was very pleasant, the owner (Katie) had a huge smile and gave us a warm Maine welcome on a rather chilly day. We explained our disappointments thus far and she immediately said she had us covered. After a short tutorial, she went to work. The grinder whirred. The espresso dripped smoothly into the cup. Hot water was then added followed by the almond milk which was steamed ever-so carefully to Just the right temperature and and then poured into the cup. The result was the perfect Americano that lacked the bitterness and harsh aftertaste, the previous cups and wrought. While we continued sipping one of the best Americanos, jubilation rang out into the streets. As we said our goodbyes, we thanked Katie and her staff for a great experience and a few laughs. You would be remiss if you didn't stop in at Elements on Main Street in Biddeford and tried one of the many excellent drinks they have to offer. read more

Love it! My first time hanging out in Biddeford, I needed to kill a few hours and stumbled upon a place that had a sign "Coffee-Books-Beer", what's better than that? Great music, friendly service and super fast free wifi. I love places like this. I had some soup, a couple craft beers and an iced mocha for the road. All excellent. Highly recommend this place for a laid back Biddeford afternoon. read more

Chia tea latte was really good. Had the ginger pear scone...amazing!! It was great seeing elements of the period table used in everyday life scenarios. read more

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This is my favorite place to study, read, and drink wonderful local beverages. They're very accommodating for vegans, and offer warm and cold drinks for any pallet. I recommend the iced chai tea, if you're looking for something cool on a hot day, or a jasmine green tea if you're looking to relax. The staff are kind and cute, always going the extra mile, even if they're busy. The place always has a cozy vibe, playing all the best music. Definitely recommend if you're looking for a place to get a drink, do homework or browse for your next favorite book. read more

The most amazing chai I have ever had. The coffee is good too, as are the bagels. Prices are decent and the staff is super awesome. I've also never seen a place sell such quality books for such low prices. read more

Recently moved to Biddeford and decided to try out a local coffee shop I actually found on Yelp! Elements is a cute hipsteresque coffee shop in town. Great coffee and they have a few breakfast choices as well. There is street parking right in front which was easily available when I went too! read more

Chill. Super chill. Good atmo. I mean you can't leave this place without loving it. Books galore, great coffee, great beer, really good snacks, normal prices, nice and informed staff who put on an eclectic playlist, and balance conversation and service. The only downside is you have to bus your own table-so be prepared to carry what you order. It's like if Starbucks sold beer and better coffee in my living room. I can't give this place enough stars. I wish it was in my hometown. read more

When my friend suggested to me the other night that we go out for a latte in Biddeford, I am ashamed to admit that my first reaction was not positive. She assured me that this place was the real deal. I take my lattes very seriously and will admit that I can sometimes border on being a latte snob. I am sooooo glad that I took a chance on Elements! It really shocked me how urban and warm and inviting a place it was. It had a really cool industrial vibe to it. I loved how the smell of books and coffee welcomed us as soon as we entered the door. We were also pleasantly surprised to hear live music being performed. I got a delicious biscotti and a hazelnut latte. I wouldn't say it was the best latte that I've had, it was a little on the bitter side... But this place was so wonderfully surprising that I'll be going back again for sure. There is a lot more to see and try. read more

Great coffee and love that they have local beer on tap. Also awesome customer service. read more

Elements - A dark roast without cream or sugar. The best! - Bars Near Me - Biddeford, Maine

I don't usually give a bad review but the help was rude and they took out every single seat.

Service was good and the people were really nice. The bagels were bomb. The cafe was super cute too!

Elements. Nice coffee house. Friendly, warm atmosphere. Great coffee and soup. Free WiFi. Lots of in-floor plugs but my Mac charger would not fit into them so I couldn't access power. Smaller plugs would work fine I'm sure. I had to leave to find power for my Mac to continue work. :/ read more

Elements - Sweet potato corn chowder at Elements. And free WiFi. Cozy and friendly stop ... - Bars Near Me - Biddeford, Maine

I'm a fairly new Biddeford resident and this is becoming one of my favorite places! I've been here for both beers and coffee. The staff is always so friendly and everything I've had has been delicious. I also love that they have Union bagels since Biddeford is lacking a true bagel shop. I can't wait to spend more time here! read more

Elements is my absolute favorite place to spend time in Biddeford, Maine. It's a quaint setting, has excellent coffee and beer, and the staff are friendly, fast, and courteous. If you're looking to purchase literature, Elements has that too and the owner is a master of curating the perfect selection. I highly recommend spending some time at Elements. There is always plenty of parking and you can go anytime from early morning to evening when they have bands and trivia. read more

The staff was patient even when I was indecisive in making my choice for coffee. I greatly appreciate that. They were kind to other patrons, as well. Laid back, however, I can see why I've heard people say it has some what of a pretenious atmosphere. (Nothing to do with the service and staff, but about most of the customers who go in.) Also, my raspberry mocha latte was the bees knees. read more

Elements - Bars Near Me - Biddeford, Maine

Best coffee in town and I love it. I go there almost every day and it is addicting. The bagels and Cappuccino are wonderful. Great place to meet other people and read a good book peacefully. read more

Starbucks and Barnes & Noble want to be this place so bad. Amazing cozy atmosphere of books, laptops and board games. Out of this world coffee and food. If this wasn't in a small town in Maine it would be overrun with people. Had an amazing affogato (vanilla gelato with espresso poured over) and a bagel with avocado. Heaven. read more

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What a fun place! Craft coffee or beer depending on the time of day. Genius! I always enjoy friendly staff too. This is a fun place that is worth a visit. :-) read more

Elements - IPA from the Banded Horn Brewery (just down the street) - Bars Near Me - Biddeford, Maine

Attended a private event held there. My first time there and I will definitely go back. The food they made was terrific. Roast beef sliders deliciously slid down. They also carry a nice selection of beers, wines, non alcoholic drinks and of course coffee etc. Surrounded with books and comfortable space creatively decorated, this is a fine place to chill for awhile. read more

Serving Bard coffee and doing it correctly. Fair prices and super friendly. Consistently delicious. read more

Very nice place and great people and coffee! Very relaxing! Visiting from Northern Virginia and they made us feel at home!

THIS PLACE SUCKS Me and my friends go to trivia every week and it's always been fine if just a few of us bought coffee. Tonight we went into trivia and one of us bought a hot chocolate and a biscotti. We were approached 7 times asking the rest of us what we wanted. The rest of us responded that we were fine and we just wanted to do trivia. We were kicked out because not everyone in the group bought something. If we hadn't come in they wouldn't have sold the hot chocolate or the biscotti. Plus there was a whole table of people behind us who didn't buy anything! We are NEVER going back. You didn't sell a coffee tonight and you won't sell a coffee to me or my friends again. DON'T GO HERE THEY ARE RUDE AND DON'T APPRECIATE REGULAR CUSTOMERS. read more

Awesome coffee selection and taste. Service was good. The bookstore part is great and fun-overall a great environment. I like in Portland and will travel the distance to go spend time there! read more

One of my favorite spots i just discovered. I'm obsessed with books coffee and love visiting breweries. OBSESSED. So this review is pretty obvi that I'd love it. The books are mostly all priced about $5-6. Used book prices. HUGE selection. The sour beer they have there I don't remember the name of, but it was really good. And the staff was nice. read more

Super place, super people! Seriously, Elements has been key in Biddeford's renaissance. Coffee shops are cornerstones of community. Great coffee and drink and ambience. But the best part is the people. So worth a visit. read more

I had my MAGA hat on and got many compliments. They love and respect our president there. Like the barista said, "four more years"....Elements, great republican hangout. read more

The best place for chai latte, great atmosphere for getting work done, having a meeting, or hanging out with friends. But a book!

Wonderful atmosphere. Great place to gather with friends. Very friendly, but professional staff.

Biddeford has several Dunkin' Donuts, one Starbucks and a Tim Hortons out by the strip malls, and otherwise bad coffee at practically every little gas station. What's a coffee lover to do? Well, that is why Elements, the only real cafe in the whole freakin' metropolis, is so unbelievably important for both the culinary scene in Biddo as well as the "renaissance" that people have been crowing about for many years, but which still stands on shaky legs. Mix Yordprom, Tandem, & Hilltop in a bean roaster, grind em up good, and shake out a healthy portion in a huge empty space in industrial downtown Main Street. Stock with lots of books, excellent coffees, multiple, changing yummy draft beers, simple, moderately-priced, locally-sourced tapas, add interesting clientele, including the slowly-mounting tide of hipsters who are discovering Biddefud as the next new thang, stressed-out UNE med students, and lots of local community, et voilà you have Elements. I have sealed so many deals here with clients who look around and change their mind about the "ghetto" that is Biddo. For that alone, the place gets five stars, quid pro quo, but even without any skin in the game this place gets four thumbs up for its relaxed, courteous, and most definitely not attitude-filled service and atmosphere, the almost monkish aspect of a bookstore cafe, conducive to learning, surfing, chilling, and sweet-talking clients. The beer selection is great, the wine so-so, the coffee wonderful, and the food is OK too! What more do you want? Is it worth a trip down from Portland, well of course not, but for those of us who ply their trade to the south, Elements stands out as a beacon of culture and hope for the future. read more

Another great addition to the scene in Biddeford. This place has a welcoming vibe from the moment you walk through the door. And it has plenty of character with a beautiful bar cleverly covered in newsprint and wood floors. Friendly staff. Great atmosphere. Good coffee. Plant milk options (soy and almond). And did I mention they have books and beer? Yeah ... don't just check this place out, frequent it! read more

I come here every now and then for a coffee date with my boyfriend. He gets beer though. I love coffee and he loves beer so it's best of both worlds for us. The staff members are always willing to chat with my boyfriend about beer and always lets him try samples before buying or to just try it out for the hell of it. Always love coming here. read more

I forgot my purse at Elements and then drove all the way back home to Rhode Island without realizing I didn't have it. When I called the next day they told me they had my purse and mailed it back to me. My purse had $380 cash that I had taken out for my rent and it was all there when I got it back. This establishment is full of wonderful and honest people. I am so grateful to them for everything they did to get my purse back to me. Needless to say, if I'm ever in Biddeford again I will absolutely be visiting Elements again! read more

Elements is my go-to place. Good for a business meeting during the day, good for a beer in the evening.

Pretty cool place! Went to the library across the street looking for some newer reads, didn't find anything but saw this place. Went in ordered some drinks, alcoholic & non. They were great. Ordered the cheese plate, very good. Found some awesome books for half the self price. Overall very happy, will return. Customer service was really good too. The girl helping us was suggesting drinks we may like. Definite worth the stop if you like craft beers & books. read more