"Your breath is sweet Your eyes are like two jewels in the…read moresky Your back is straight, your hair is smooth On the pillow where you lie One more cup of coffee for the road One more cup of coffee before I go" (Bob Dylan) Some of my friends gifted me with a basket of Maine goodies after we all served on a charity committee for a few years. In the basket was a 12-ounce bag of ground coffee from Maine's Katahdin Coffee Company. After a few cups, I realized I was drinking some of the very best coffee I ever had in my long coffee drinking life. It had been a very long time since we used ground coffee, because we converted to K Cups years ago (don't hassle me about the environment because we empty out and recycle all those plastic pods). We used one of those "make your own K Cup" plastic/mesh baskets that was banished to a kitchen cabinet for many years, scooped in a few spoonfuls of Katahdin and brewed it in our K Cup machine. My Katahdin coffee was a Medium/Dark variety known as "Baxter Blend". The flavor ran rings around everything else we have in the house. Yes, it was a zillion times better than what I normally drink. Katahdin is sold in quite a few Maine grocery stores and through their website. The website has offerings in 10-ounce, 12-ounce, and 2-lb bags, with choices of ground or whole bean across a few different flavors including Breakfast Blend, Breakfast Blend Decaf, Baxter Blend, French Roast, Maine Whoopie Pie, Hazelnut and Maine Blueberry Pie. Yes, we will be sending out a mail order as soon as we use up every last ground of coffee in that 12-ounce bag.

best full flavored medium roast coffee I've found. worth going to trouble of grinding beans and…read morekeeping them in cool cellar.

Who is that barista. The one with the dark hair. I am amazed by her skills. She was churning OUT…read morethose lattes left and right and the latte art ... whew. I was amazed. It was as if Picasso himself possessed her body and used her hands to craft that latte art. I had a chaider. Perfect amount of chai and cider. Happy fall y'all!! Anyways, back to the review. The fall menu looked great. I will be back to see her. She was the best worker there.

Coffee was ok pastry didn't have enough flavor chocolate cookie was good…read moreWhat I don't understand why a busy has to focus so much on sexual preference if you want to so much twisted in your preferences don't mix it with coffee Coffee does Not have nothing to do with that The location made me so uncomfortable to bring my kids and expose them to this Color flags all over Will not return Ambience not the greatest flies all over Baristas need to work on their customer service

Great coffee! I ordered 2 cappuccinos- they were delicious and exactly what we were looking for…read morethis morning. The shop smelled fantastic if you're in the area I would definitely recommend.

One of the simple pleasures I treat myself to is sampling coffee from independent roasters and…read morebrewers. Sometimes it's a miss and other times a hit. Seldom is it a grand slam. Maine Coast Roast was a grand slam! If you are traveling on I-95 near Biddeford, Maine take a few minutes and try it like I did. You deserve it.

we've been ordering our coffee from them for years. We went out to dinner at a restaurant in…read morePortsmouth New Hampshire and had the best coffee we've ever tried and found out that it was made by these wonderful two ladies. Since then we've never bought coffee anywhere else.

Decent coffee at reasonable prices and conveniently ground while you wait. The political stickers…read moreadorning the place, including right on the front door, are a minor annoyance and typical of "progressive" business ownership. A prominently displayed one I just noticed cleverly accuses President Trump of bigotry. We've been getting our coffee there for well over a year but no more, and will not recommend. Apparently business is so good they can afford to insult half their customer base.

I'm becoming one of those third-wave coffee snobs... and honestly, this place earned it…read more There's coffee... and then there's GOOD COFFEE. The kind where you can actually taste the care, the balance, and the craft instead of just "strong bean water." Every cup here feels intentional--from the roast to the pour to the presentation. You can tell this isn't just caffeine delivery; it's people who genuinely love coffee dialing in the details. Smooth, complex, clean finish, no burnt bitterness hiding behind sugar and syrup. Dangerous place, honestly. Once you start drinking coffee like this, the average cup starts tasting like hot regret.

I had enjoyed drinking my beautiful and delicious latte at the cute outdoor area. The shop is…read moreadorable and service was great. I would definitely recommend it!

This is a lovely coffee shop and store for Maine goodies. I came back a few times during my visit…read more They have both gluten and gluten-free bakery goods. For the gluten-free item, I had a lemon blueberry poundcake. They have a large assortment of muffins (gluten). There's even a space here to sit and do some work with Wi-Fi. Staff was very friendly. A great local spot.

The owner of this shop is highly integrated in the community, which is obvious when you sit in the…read moreshop. That is a great reason to stop here! There is a good selection of sandwiches and pastries in addition to coffee, as well as a small shop with fun items to purchase. It's a little off the beaten path and nice to get away from the summer crowds.

Of course we had to stop for a blueberry muffin in Maine! Mornings in Paris was cute and has…read moreseating inside and outside- the cashier we had was a bit rude, but other than that it was fine. Cashless as well.

We passed this cafe while on our way to Kennebunkport downtown and had to stop. The outside of the…read morecafe is sooo cute and there is lots of outdoor seating. I'd love to return on a nice day with my book. The inside of the cafe is similarly adorable and they have a wide range of dessert offerings. We had a hard time choosing two drinks from the huge menu, and eventually settled on a Campfire Cold Brew and Banana Bread Chai. The server was incredibly helpful in helping me figure out what I wanted, as I was trying to avoid caffeine. The Banana Bread Chai was very delicious, although it could have been a bit thicker and could've used a little more banana flavoring. I'm comparing it to the Starbucks banana bread latte, which I actually prefer, although I'm not a huge Starbucks fan. The Campfire Cold Brew was tasty and had lots of chocolate syrup, but the coffee also tasted a little bitter and watery.

If you like coffee, you need to try these people. You can always try a cup in the parking lot with…read morethe drive up coffee hut

This is a great little factory style shop where you get can bagged coffee, k-cup style pods, and…read moremerchandise (tshirts, coffee cups, etc). We walked in and were greeted almost immediately by a very kind gentleman, he walked us through the process of getting k cups. You tell them what you want and they reach into the bins and collect them for you. The price is great, I can't speak for the bags of coffee, but the k cups are 60 cents each, which I think is a great deal! We were able to walk out with 20 k cups, at least 10 different flavors for cheaper than a 12 pack would be at the local grocery store for one flavor.

The best espresso drinks in Portland, in my humble opinion. Lovely space to linger with a staff…read morethat seems to genuinely care. I instantly felt like I was a part of the community when I walked in.

I'm a big fan of Tandem, and have been to their larger coffee shop + bakery on Congress Street…read moreseveral times over the years. They serve good coffee, great bakes, and the overall vibe speaks to me. A few years back, I was in the area visiting another business and recognized Tandem's bicycle logo and immediately became intrigued. I soon discovered that they had a second location here, and told myself if I was ever in the area again I would step in. During this most recent Maine trip, I was making a few last minute stops before heading home, and thought this was as great opportunity to check little Tandem out and get some plural peps. Right from the jump, I noticed the vibe at Tandem Roasters was different. The big Tandem on Congress is large, usually always has a line, and has a large selection of food in addition to the coffee. This Tandem is smaller and more chill - the main floor has some seating around the perimeter, with a smaller room off to the side with more seating. In addition to their merch, they have a decent selection of vinyls to browse. The vibe is overall more chill here - I had time to browse and soak in the aesthetics, whereas you're kinda shuffled down the line at the larger Tandem due to the crowds. The menu is mostly coffee and related beverages; they have a small selection of bakes but it's not nearly as large as their other location. I had already had breakfast, so I decided just to go with a cappuccino. The beverage was good - everything you want out of a cappuccino. Service was also good, I was taken care of promptly and my beverage was ready relatively quickly. Overall, I'm glad I finally got to check this Tandem out. It's a little off the beaten path of the main commercial hub of Portland, however there are a few businesses in the area so it's worth checking out if you're in the area.

Ordered two cold brews. One with espresso. Both tasted like water. Had to throw away. Not cheap…read moreeither :(

Nice walk in space not far from The center of town. So worth…read morethe trip with Coffee By Design coffee just perfect iced or hot. Staff was awesome and made an perfect iced caramel for me. Perfect stop before you take a nice long walk down marginal way and the beach.