Sarah, the owner, has such a special place here on the east end. Have a sore back or a foggy brain?…read moreShe mix up a great concoction of herbs to sip. The space is so cozy and warm, nice for grabbing a tea with a book during the colder months. I always buy loose leaf tea here, it's high quality and affordable. My favorite are their Japanese Sencha and the cramp tea (miracle for menstrual cramps). I couldn't recommend more! (Heads up she's cash or PayPal).

The owner is wonderful. She takes time with each customer to talk about what may benefit them most…read moreand explains how to brew and enjoy her blends. We really enjoyed talking with her and will go back for more.

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.

Soakology is a small spa and cafe in Portland, Maine, they primarily offer foot massage, foot…read moresoaks, full-body massage, and fair trade teas. They also have a small gift shop too, where they sell housemade spa salt cubes and lotions. You need to make a reservation for spa services here. I visit a lot of these types of places. I was surprised at how different Soakology was compared to most of my other experiences. We were taken to a large communal space which was divided into semi-private rooms made from dark curtains, and the lights are down low. They ask for no phones, and quiet. I sat in a raised arm chair and they wheel in a copper tub under us, that they filled with hot water and whatever scented salt cube you choose. The soaks range in price from $35 to $53, depending on which scented salt cube you pick. I choose the CBD (to attempt to make up for my lack of massage, $53). They came and refilled our hot water in the tub twice, and refilled our tea water. We visited on a warm day, and I image this service would be a staple for me in winter. I left sweating! I have inflammatory arthritis, and it did helped me to soak. Anyhow, the experience surpassed my expectations in terms of relaxation. When we left my feet were like 75% relaxed, which is not bad. I could do this all at home at a fraction of the cost, but there is something more luxurious about not having to set up, and clean up. If you are in Portland, check them out!

I came here as a treat to myself because I had gone on hikes that were kind of challenging and my…read morefeet hurt so I wanted to get my feet soaked because my foot really hurt. It definitely did help the pain that I was experiencing in my foot. However, I felt like it was really challenging for it to be just right because sometimes it was too hot and then it would cool down. Service Needed some work and could've been better. The latte that I got was really good. It was kind of sweet for a chai latte but not bad.

Amazing coffee (w/o cannabis)!! This place was recommended to us by the Insomnia Cookies folks (a…read morefew steps away from here) and they were spot on. We went for a Drip Coffee and a Latte with Oat Milk. Loved them both. Great place to relax while enjoying a beverage. They don't have anything to eat but the lady was kind to let us get some cookies from the Insomnia Cookies to enjoy with coffee. Limited seating options. The staff was nice and friendly. Definitely recommended.

Guy smoking a cigarette definitely was not happy a bunch of us walked in to get some goodies…read more Not very friendly. Not a big choice of ganja. Don't recall it being so dingy a few years ago.

We went here around lunch hours to get some drinks. There was no customer at the store. Alongside…read moreboba teas, they had some small snacks and bites in the menu. There were some spots to sit in at the store too. We ordered a thai tea, milk tea and mango slush. They had the first two in shaken style meaning small bits of ice. The barista took some time to make the drinks, seemed not so proficient in making them. But the drinks turned out okay. The that tea had good flavor. Mango slush was tasty initially but got really watery at the end. Bobas were fine, not as good quality as I had in other places. Overall a decent place since its the only bobas store we saw in the area.

Stopped by Bubble Bliss after a big lunch. Some sweet boba for an afternoon pick-me-up is always a…read moredelight. The menu is consisted of frozen slush, cold drinks, hot drinks and baos. The guy works there is nice and efficient. We ask to adjust sugar and ice level. The drinks are on the spot. Some bar seats by the window but I'm sure most people do take-outs. Overall solid spot for boba tea at downtown area.

Bard Coffee was a great find near my hotel. It's bright and fun with a friendly staff. My…read morecappuccino was perfect and I loved my cold brew. Bard is very popular, but the long line moves fast. I'm looking forward to returning the next time I'm in Portland.

Best iced chai latte with oat milk that I've ever had. Perfectly spiced, delicate flavor, creamy…read moreoat milk, just the right amount of ice.

So happy to have stopped at Tandem on our way up to Acadia! Hot cappuccino and malted ice coffee…read morewere great! Wide selection of savory and sweet pastries! Heat up the quiche and the focaccia for the best tasting experience. Staff and baristas are warm and friendly and knowledgeable about their offerings! Plenty of shaded patio seating and we lucked out with a breezy, gorgeous New England summer day! Hubby got a lemonade to go as we were leaving and it has a lovely herby flavor...we think it's lavender and rosemary. Perfect for summer.

We came in on a Monday around 9:30am. It's a cute converted gas station and has the nostalgia…read morecharm. Parking is a challenge - we found a spot up the street- but totally worth it. We read that there would be a line and yes there was, but a short one (we would have stayed either way). The line went fairly fast. Our order taker was nice and friendly. We ordered the egg breakfast sandwich, jalepino cheese biscuit and the earl gray iced blueberry scone. The coffee of choice was the malt ice coffee. Ok. Rating the food: Breakfast sandwich-ciabatta bun-slightly sweet and very buttery..nicely fried egg and sausage YUM Jalepino cheese biscuit- salted top, jalepinos mixed inside with cheese. Nice and crisp on outside, soft and fluffy on the inside. Earl gray iced blueberry scone- exciting!! Nicely baked with real blueberry. That icing tho - just the right sweetness! The malt ice coffees-great coffee flavor with a hint of malt - YUM Overall one of my own MUST TRY suggestions for anyone visiting Portland and needing a breakfast and coffee!

Best boba I've had in/around Portland. My go-to is the brow sugar milk tea with boba and mmmm it's…read moreso good. If you like it sweet, this is for you! Staff are friendly and they made my drink in like 15 seconds. The shop is cute as well, decorated in pastels and with a couple small chairs and tables to sit at, though I don't think I've ever seen anyone sitting inside.

Although out of the way, Lecha is worth the trip. It's milk tea (I got the Horchata!) is incredibly…read moredelicious and not watered down, comes in a sizable portion, and is located in a cutesy, vibrant shop with friendly staff. Highly recommend going here versus other local boba places. So worth it!