"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.

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 got the salted honey latte and chili fennel & garlic bagel with jalapeño cream cheese they were…read morethe best food/ drinks I ever had. I highly recommend coming here on your stop. Cute little coffee shop on the inside. Will be stopping on our way home for more food/ drinks.

Excellent, from start to finish. Holly was a wealth of knowledge and so willing to spend time…read moretalking with me about different variations of the beans they roast, and recommending certain types. I was specifically looking for a smooth, full bodied roast and she hit the mail on the head with the Congo Organic for my french press. Cute, intimate setting with ample samples, as well as pasty from a local bakery. I prefer to spend my dollars locally versus big business so this is my go-to spot for coffee. Excellent

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.

Great ambiance. Fantastic service with a smile. Excellent coffee! Everything I needed to start a…read morebeautiful fall day in New England.

My wife and I needed a coffee for our long drive and this was the perfect spot to stop. Not far off…read morethe highway and liked the fact they roast their coffee too. Plenty of street parking right out front so no issues on that aspect. Stepping inside you are welcomed to a lot of art on the walls and an overall rustic feel to the space. They have a good amount of space for you to sit and enjoy your drink and food which we did. Service was friendly and quick by staff who made it a welcoming space. They have a huge menu so everyone will find their drink and possibly flavor to make them happy. Including a variety of seasonal special flavors. My wife and I both ended up going with their iced gingerbread mocha and both got their breakfast sandwich The Works. The sandwich was a sausage egg and cheese with spinach and tomato. A well made tasty sandwich, although some may find it has too much spinach on it. I think despite already being a sandwich with a lot some avocado spread would be a perfect addition. Drink wise they had good flavor and you can taste the high quality of the coffee used. First time stopping here but look forward to revisiting in the future and will search for their beans for coffee at home for sure!

Great local family business. Wonderful coffee. It is a must stop for true coffee lovers. Plus…read morethey are huge DMB fans.

Last year finding and visiting Lucas Roasting Company was by complete chance. Mark and I had hiked…read moreup Mount Roberts and afterward all I was craving was an iced cold iced coffee. Unfortunately there are not alot of coffee places around Mount Roberts, especially none that were open at 3pm on a Thursday. So YELP to the rescue and what a sweet one it was! Lucas Roasting Company is a small bisiness tucked away in Wolfboro. Pretty standard coffee drinks but #IYKYK - some of the best coffee comes from small roasting companies. I ended up with a delicous iced coffee and took some canned nitro back with me to CT. This year - again we hiked up (and down) Mount Roberts but this year it was H O T - so it was a no brainer where to head to for some caffine and cooling off. This year I met who I think was one of the owners who gave me the origin story (they are originally from VA) and told me that they have been open for a bit over 3 years. There was no cold brew in the cooler but this time it was a Nitro Cold Brew that was ordered and consumed before we made it back to our lodgings. I wish they were closer but it's good to know that they are "just down the road" from my yearly hiking venue.

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.

Coffee by design is such a cool spot. Lots of seating inside and outside. The bathrooms were very…read moreclean and the shop itself was also very clean. They have a good amount of pastries and coffee options. I had the almond cookie latte which was very unique and tasty. The staff are all very nice and attentive.

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

The cold brew was delicious . My breakfast sandwich was one of the best I have ever had…read more Comfortable place to sit and chat . Excellent Customer Service.

I was looking for a breakfast place when came for the day in Salem NH. Most were closing early, but…read morethis one was open a bit longer and looked fine. So glad we came. I wanted breakfast, they had good choices, but I chose a chicken salad sandwich with lettuce, tomatoes and bacon. It came with two pickles and some chips. My daughter ordered a breakfast meal and liked it. They have hot, cold coffees. It's in a big house with a warm home feel. People working are kind and they bring your food to you. I would definitely come back.