I came across this beyond ADORABLE coffee shop this morning and I'm so very happy I did. I ordered…read morea black coffee and an everything bagel with veg cream cheese, egg and bacon. The coffee was so rich and satisfying, BUT THE BAGEL. Omg, the quality of that bagel was beyond description. Freshly made, the egg was a fresh cracked one and the bacon done perfect and savory. The veg cream cheese that is used tasted just made as well. the gentleman making it was so sweet and the lady who took my order was wonderful. The leather cushy chair I enjoyed while waiting was heaven. I can't say enough and I hope to be back very soon. THANK YOU for making my morning.

Okay, I was looking for a coffee place to kill some time at before an appointment in the area. This…read moreplace came up in my search and boy am I glad I decided to stop here. First - it is super cute. With a mix of community tables, counter seating, and even one very cozy looking chair (I say looking because it was occupied and I was unable to plunk myself down and enjoy my book - which it was beckoning me to do). They have an extensive coffee menu and use their own roasted beans. I went with a standard coffee but did upgrade to maple syrup for my sweetener. (Anyone who knows me knows this alone won me over!) And, if you eat in - your coffee comes in a beautiful real mug! They have decent bakery case which is stocked with pastries from Two Fat Cats and bagels from Rose Foods! That's right - you can get a Rose Food bagel without the hassle of parking on Forest Ave in Portland. I got the Mystery Spice (old bay seasoning) and enjoyed half with Olive Cream Cheese and the other with Herbed. Clearly they make the cream cheeses here in house and they are delicious. The place seems pretty popular as there were many people here on a Thursday morning. Already planning a trip back here with a friend for a little remote work day!

Good service, good food. Nice little cafe…read more I got a croissant with ham cheese and eggs. I also got a cappuccino. The foam was lovely. The coffee was a bit too hot. But delicious. Food was great. There was also a little nook of art, jewelry, and pottery. It was cute.

CIA Cafe is a cute coffee shop in the South Portland area. They offer a wide array of coffee and…read morenon-coffee drinks, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, and baked goods. I ordered the Maple sandwich, which had the perfect balance of salty and sweet flavors - I loved the thinly sliced apples. The staff is very friendly, and my order was ready pretty quickly given the large number of customers. CIA cafe also seems to a place where people love to meet to catch up and have lively discussions. This not a library-quiet type of cafe. It was great seeing all of the people gathered together with their favorite beverage and food item.

Holy WOW! We lived fairly near here when we arrived in Portland in 2022 and rented some blocks…read moreaway. I don't know why I always thought it was a TINY little place, like a converted itty bitty cottage or something. I mean it looked fine, like a unique independent coffee place but I'm so glad I came here today, visiting Portland from our home a half hour away. It's a very BIG comfortable space, converted house with multiple rooms and really generous layout. Lots of people, but room for everyone with varied seating spaces, great for social hang, solitary chillin or getting down to work on laptop or what not. Great vibe, nice looking drinks menu, a few baked/pastry options in case, friendly counter people. I got a very solid iced coffee. Highly recommend!

This was my second time visiting Coveside Coffee. The first was awhile ago for a makers market and…read moremy wife and I grabbed drinks before we browsed all the unique creations. I had forgotten to write a review after that experience so we needed to revisit eventually. Today was that day as we were in the area. Location wise I would say it is perfect tucked away not in the hustle and bustle of downtown. They have a small parking lot as well as plenty street parking. We went inside and I got their Cozy Latte which was cinnamon and cardamom latte while my wife got their Flower Power which is lavender and honey. Both were quite tasty and well made. Besides their seasonal drinks they appeared to have all the typically drinks you'd expect. To go along with our drinks I grabbed a chocolate croissant and my wife got a piece of their rosemary kale & pepper quiche. Both of these were tasty bites but do wish they would have been warmed up. Not sure if this would have been an option as they did not ask if we wanted them warm. Only real knock against the food was that. Good variety overall of food options. They are huge supporters of local creators and had a handful inside with jewelry and pottery available for sale. Great to see local supporting local! Overall we enjoy Coveside, although I do believe some other spots more based on coffee drinks. It is definitely a cozy and inviting space worth your time to visit. Also if you are a fan of books checkout the little library out front!

very cute inside, and good food! hidden gem in gorham. they do also do a student discount for the…read morelocal college

Great baked goods and interesting coffee drinks. Went twice while staying in Gorham. Friendly…read morestaff too!!

Great coffee at this charming local cafe, I was really impressed! I had their monthly special, a…read moremiso caramel latte, and it was fantastic. Such an interesting blend of salty, sweet, and umami flavors, all of which came through in every sip til the very end. The cafe itself is a cute open room with tables and couch seating throughout, and some outdoor spots in the back. Great for posting up to study, work, or read with a drink in hand. I took my latte to go so I could walk along the water nearby, would definitely recommend this cafe if you're in the area!

Had a good experience checking this coffee shop out during our trip to South Portland. It was…read morewithin walking distance of our AirBnb so we were really happy to have a local coffee spot nearby! The first day I got an iced latte with oatmilk and it was delish, and creamy. However, the second day I got an iced chai with oatmilk and was pretty disappointed. I know chai is different at every coffee shop but this one was so spicy and had a thick gritty texture at the bottom of my latte and I actually couldn't drink it. But def would come back for the coffee and good vibes!

Great shop and the barista greets customers as they enter! Wow!!!…read more Was deciding between a few coffee shops and glad I settled on this one! It's hard to motivate to get coffee in the morning when the Airbnb comes fully stocked with a Nepresso. My usual order came out perfectly! High quality

I actually really enjoyed this coffee bar that we stumbled upon. Wasn't busy and staff were…read morefriendly. We even met the cartoonist who did the cartoons around the shop. So sociable! Liked the aesthetic of the spot, with some artsy pieces throughout. My coffee too was quite tasty. The toffee flavouring was nice, but didn't overpower the espresso which I enjoyed. I'd also say pricing is good for its quality!

Yet another weekend and needing to visit a new to us coffee shop. I knew of The Proper Cup by name…read morebut had forgotten exactly where it was. With not wanting to go into the old port this was the perfect option. Located on Forest Ave, we got extremely lucky for a Saturday morning and got parking directly in front. We also got here at a good time with no line/rush. Walked right up to order and waited less than 5 minutes for our drinks. First look at the menu they have all the coffee shop favorites you'd expect to see. The specials instantly caught my eye today because they had Honey Lavender Latte & Matcha. I knew my wife would want one of those. We both settled on an iced latte version of that. Tasty and well made drinks. We had already had breakfast otherwise a breakfast sandwich would have been the perfect addition. They also had some baked goods, Avacado toast as well as some other food options. The space is quite large with a variety of seating including a few tables outside and quite a few window seats too. As mentioned in some other reviews the windows are large so any of the window seats offer great views outside. A great set up overall. A coffee shop we will keep in our rota

Good coffee, yummy avocado toast. Nice vibe and friendly staff. Seems like a good place to do work…read moreor meet up with friends!

Double Great is my favorite coffee shop in Portland. The coffee is incredible, last time i was in…read morethey were using Sweet Bloom Beans out of Denver, a fantastic choice. the store goes after a 90s vibe by not offering wifi and encouraging face to face encounters. it works, people are chatting and it's great. lastly, they are a NO TIPPING shop, stating that they pay their employees well enough and actually know how to run a business. this is a big green flag for me.

A very nice place…read more Love the no tip policy here, how rare is that nowadays. Lovely atmosphere, has a kids corner with kids toy and books. Excellent coffee, loved the breakfast sandwich too. Definitely recommend this place!