Love this place! I came with a friend and was not planning on getting anything but Kyle's service…read more(and drink options) convinced me to support their business. Kyle was very friendly, informative, and obviously loves what he does. He wanted to know my name so next time I come he could greet me by name. The coffee shop has indoor seating with multiple tables. Several people were in there working. They have a deck overlooking the river. We took our drinks down to the public park and enjoyed them along the river. I had the seasonal Pumpkin Spice Latte which was absolutely delicious. Traverse makes their own pumpkin spice mix for the drink. I'm not usually a fan of pumpkin spice drinks but this was fantastic and I will definitely come back for another. My friend had the Apple Chaider which she also enjoyed. Traverse's other seasonal option is a Maple Cinnamon Latte. Considering how much we enjoyed the first two I would expect the maple cinnamon to be just as good.

Traverse Coffee has some inherent advantages. A beautiful section of the Kennebec River runs…read morethrough its backyard. Also, it's near Granite City Park, with its long row of colorful Adirondack chairs. That makes it a great place to drink Traverse Coffee with friends, or to drink coffee by yourself while you read or just gaze at the river flow. In addition, they seem to have a uniquely friendly and knowledgeable group of workers. I ordered a black cold brew. It was made with a Cat & Cloud roasted blend called The Answer. Cat & Cloud is off my radar, but some quick internet research suggests that they are based in Santa Cruz, CA. They have a 4.5 Yelp Star rating. The Answer blends Ethiopian, Colombian and Brazilian. It was balanced and pretty good. I didn't pick up any flavor notes in particular, which may have to with the fact that it was cold brewed rather than hot brewed and then chilled. I prefer more acidity and fruit notes. Four Stars.

What a cool place! Owner makes every espresso drink for every customer and quickly & genuinely…read moreconnects with every guest asking what they're up to & where they're from and shares things about himself, it's so amazing. I've never experienced anything like it. Special meat of the day and all scratch made food. My scone had chamomile and cardamom and white chocolate in it or something but it was the best scone I've ever had in my entire life. And I don't like white chocolate. The location is really cool inside as well. Go here, you will not regret it.

Dog Bar Jim had been on my list for a while, so I was excited to finally stop in for breakfast. I…read morehad heard the lines could be long, so we arrived around 9:30 a.m. expecting a wait. Luckily, there were only about five people ahead of us, and the line moved quickly. The person taking our order immediately made us feel welcome. Even with a busy morning crowd, they took their time with everyone and treated each customer like they were the only one there. That kind of genuine friendliness is something you don't forget. The atmosphere is unlike any coffee shop I've been to. Every wall has something different to look at, quirky artwork, funny signs, vintage pieces, random collectibles, a mannequin dressed in sunglasses and boots, even a life-size Tom Cruise hanging out on the patio. I found myself constantly looking around because there was something interesting in every direction. One of my favorite touches was the self-serve coffee station. You grab a mug from the wall instead of a paper cup. I picked one with a cool Abraham Lincoln wearing a backwards baseball cap while sipping coffee, which perfectly matched the café's fun personality. There were several coffee choices, and I ended up trying two. Refills are available for a small fee. For breakfast, I ordered one of their brioche breakfast sandwiches with the meat of the day, which was brisket. The brisket was tender, flavorful, and paired perfectly with the soft brioche bun. I also ordered a toasted jalapeño bagel with jalapeño shmear. It comes sprinkled with Tajín but got mine on the side. While I usually enjoy Tajín, it was just a little much for me first thing in the morning, so next time I'd ask for it without. The jalapeño shmear itself was delicious. After eating, we took our coffee outside to enjoy the patio. The colorful mural covering the building, beautiful flower pots, and relaxed seating made it a great place to sit and slow down for a while. Dog Bar Jim isn't just a place to grab breakfast, it's one of those places with real personality. Great food, excellent coffee, genuinely kind service, and an atmosphere that's fun, creative, and impossible to forget. If you're anywhere near Brunswick, it's absolutely worth the stop.

Literally the best BLT I've had in a long time. I had it on rosemary bread (they toast it, but I…read morechose it not toasted) the bacon is applewood smoked cooked to PERFECTION and lovingly laid out on the bread. The tomato was cut not too thick and not too thin, a delicious sandwich!

The food was terrible. The waitress forgot to come back and they did not want us putting 2 tables…read moretogether for my sons birthday. The service was OK but not terrific. The atmosphere had much to be desired. Burnt toast and very expensive for breakfast.

Lovely! We had the hand pies which were great. The coffee was yummy, and the service was perfect…read more The blueberry smoothie though? I'm already ready to fly back to Maine and get another one. It was so good.

Came across Café Creme as I was driving through the town of Bath. Wanted a coffee but very picky…read moreabout what I drink drink. Stop ended up getting a iced latte which was really really good! The cookies looked big, soft and yummy but I passed as I had a wedding this weekend lol. I will be back if I come back to Portland Maine.

In the past few years I have been in the area Red Cup has always had a huge line at times going up…read morethe street. I have read the reviews and thought about trying them. After my visit I am just wondering what this is all about. Maybe just the drinks honestly. I don't know really and after my experience I am not sure I even want to go back. I stopped here to get some bagels to have for breakfast the next day. The bagels are not homemade, they are from NY which is not a problem. I was perfectly fine with that. The cream cheeses are on the homemade side. They tasted great honestly the ones we had. Where things went south for us is the male at the register taking my order. He basically told me I would be better off going to the Hannaford grocery in town for bagels and cream cheese, as I was placing my order. That kind of rubbed me the wrong way. As I am trying to give business to the locals. To imply for me go elsewhere was odd. When I was there there was not a long line or anything. So it was not like I was holding anyone up. I felt like maybe they did not want to scoop the cream cheeses into a cup. I do not know. But, it just left a bad feeling all together. From that point on I did not order any drinks or other food. I was just honestly done.

The coffee was hot and well-made! The biscotti was tasty with a good texture, not too hard not too…read moresoft. The chocolate croissant had a Nutella filling that was delicious and it was especially good being dipped in the hot chocolate.

We were looking for a coffee spot in the neighborhood and found this place. Hoping to pick up a…read moretreat to go with coffee, but their stock was bare. No one in the place but the employee and one other person (Who may have also been an employee?). Nice music playing - good vibe. Maybe it would be hopping later in the day. Anyway, we shared an iced pistachio latte, which seems like their go-to drink. I hear they make their own pistachio butter? It was delicious, of course. A little on the pricey side, but always happy to try/support a new (to me) business!

I was very excited to try this place out, as the interior looked really nice online…read more We were right. So nice inside and I asked for the baristas recommended cold coffee. I think it was the habibi latte. I had oat milk as well. So beautifully presented and it tasted very nice. The oat milk is nutty but the sweetness was perfectly complementary.

I do love this place - great coffee, baked goods, sandwiches. Very homey, nice to hang out…read more One complaint - I can't believe how many rude people were holding meetings on their phone or talking to friends on their speaker phones. I wish they'd hang a big sign saying "go outside for phone calls". It really ruins the buzz when you have to listen to someone talk (loudly) to their client for 30'...

the drip coffee is bad, but at least it's expensive…read more maybe the cappuccino is better, but unless you add a severe amount of cream and sugar to the drip coffee, it's bitter and sour

Always on the search for new to us coffee shops close and far and today's stop was at Reverie. A…read morewoman-owned coffee shop who uses local roasters for the beans. They also originally started out as a coffee trailer that's since traded hands a few times since. Once they opened this brick & mortar spot the trailer went to become Lark Coffee which can be found in Wells Maine at Scoop Deck (since changed hands again too). Back to Reverie though, they have turned this location into such a welcoming and cozy spot! From beautifully done mural/wall art of flowers and nature to the back corner being a book lovers dream! A wall utilizing books and plants to make a great art piece with some chairs to sit and read for a while. Which my wife did exactly that! They have all the typical coffee and tea drinks you would expect plus specials including a few that rotate monthly. I went with their Honeysuckle that came with honey and pistachio syrups and it tasted amazing with the honey and pistachio being a perfect pairing. My wife went with the Hannah Banana that was banana and brown sugar. That tasted phenomenal as well! The staff were so friendly and remembered quite a few names of customers which speaks to how much people return! Also during our decently long stay here the line never fully ended and the workers kept such a friendly vibe the entire time. They provide such a great cozy space with friendly staff and drinks that will make you wanting to come back! Top notch coffee shop!

STEPH JUDGEMENT: Cool woman-owned coffee shop…read more I was looking for a coffee place in the area and this came up with high marks. Located on the main drag called Maine St in Brunswick, it was a cozy, welcoming space. I decided on their Earthworm latte--a delicious sweet treat featuring Oreo crumbs. I sat at the bar facing Maine st, watching the midweek traffic pass by and leisurely enjoying my coffee. It looked like a very mom- and kid-friendly space, which made sense after learning that it was a woman-owned business. A bulletin board by the front door had a bunch of flyers tacked on to it, and it seemed like a popular neighborhood hub. A cool small business worth supporting.

One of my most disappointing bites…read more I went here for the Dubai croissant, the pictures were pretty and perfect, unfortunately that's where it stopped. The croissant looked crisp and airy, not over filled. But when you bit into it there was no crunch, completely lacking that delicate glass like texture that really makes a croissant. It felt days old stale and thick, no layers, just a block of filled bread. The breakfast sandwiches are premade and microwaved (at least that as the texture) to order. Underseasoned and dull. The coffee on the other hand was good. I'd go back for the coffee, definitely not the breakfast or pastries.

Had a fantastic first time visit to Little River Coffee. Lisbon is not an area my wife and I…read morefrequently visit. After visiting with some family and in search of a coffee to start the day this was on our way back home and their drink specials stood out. Firstly, they had about 10 or 12 specials for the month compared to most spots having usually 5 at most. So many of them sounded good with some highlights being Birthday Cake Latte, Blueberry Pancake Latte, Strawberry Shortcake Latte, Blueberry Chai, & Coconut Matcha. A special for everyone's taste/preference. Mentioned in their about section of the website they were looking to create not only a place to grab a coffee but a place to gather. I would say as first time visitors it appeared they accomplished that goal. They created a welcoming and overall great atmosphere that would be such a nice spot to swing in to catch up with friends or bring the family for drinks and baked goods. Which based on signage they create all the baked goods in house and looked like they had a great variety. Coffee wise they support local and use beans from a fellow Maine business, Black Ink Coffee in Bangor. My wife got the Blueberry Pancake Iced Latte and I got the Strawberry Shortcake Iced Latte. Both had tons of flavor, definitely sweet though so be mindful if that isn't your thing. Lastly, we had each got a sausage egg and cheese on an english muffin. Let me say they were some of the largest english muffins I have had. The egg was also seasoned much more than you usually get. A top-notch breakfast sandwich I would return for. Quick and friendly service with delicious food and drinks. A coffee spot I would find myself returning to!

The family and I went to Ricker Hill Farms to pick apples. It was definitely past lunch time so we…read morewere starving. I spotted a couple of food trucks close to the parking lot and one of them was Kabayan. I've been hoping to try Kabayan for some time and even follow them on facebook. As a Filipino, it is nice to know there is a food truck in Maine where there's not really much places that offer Filipino food. I almost went with chicken teriyaki skewers but I went with a classic pairing of pancit (Filipino style stir fry noodles) and a variety of lumpia (Filipino style fried spring rolls) with sweet chili sauce instead. It was priced at $15 which was quite reasonable. One of my granddaughters loved the pancit and kept asking for more. My other granddaughter just wanted mango juice which she liked. Ate Emily (the chef owner) was personable and kind. She even had some candy for the kids to choose from. She offers a few varieties of lumpia (pork, shrimp, chicken, mushrooms) of which she gave me a variety of. I enjoyed my food. Really wishing they were closer.

Love the food here! They are always so friendly and fun. I wish they had a restaurant, even if they…read moreonly did take out..I would absolutely be a regular. They offer so many of my family favorites. We love the following: Beef Sio Pao with egg (steamed bun) Pork Empanda Beef and Raisin (traditional style Empanada Milk Fish Fried Chicken Adobo Lumpia Beef Skewers If they have a special you see and want to try - get there fast. They sell out!