Pretty place, lots of seating, super nice staff. I got a quiche and it was delightful with the…read moresalad. The place was super busy, that's how you know it must be good?? But everything was delightful. Stop in!

As I am scouring Southern Maine for unique coffee shop experiences, my mother insisted we stop in…read moreto try this cozy, unsuspecting place in a shopping plaza I had been to a dozen times. I never noticed this secret tasty haven tucked in the corner of what I always called the Goodwill plaza amongst the busy Gorham hustle and bustle. Upon entering I was pleased to find traditionally well dressed baristas and bakers hard at work to produce a product you could tell they were proud of. I even caught a glimpse of a quick hug shared amongst the staff- letting me know that this establishment was serving just as much love as they were tasty treats. Now me? I tend to go for darker areas, low dim lighting. But this naturally lit space still declared a cozy aura- with the browns, reds, blacks, and subtle pops of color. My mother and I chose to sit outside to enjoy the remnants of the summer weather- where we were teased by friendly bumble bees and delighted by passing puppies and their owners. And of course- who doesn't love a lovingly made latte'! All in all, great place to visit if you're ever shopping in the Gorham plaza- or looking for a cozy place to have a good conversation. -A

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!

Being a genuinely nice person must be a mandatory characteristic to get hired at CIA Cafè. I have…read moreceliac disease and while they are by no means a dedicated facility, they always have gluten free options for baked goods and sandwiches and try their best to avoid cross contamination. It's always a pleasure to stop in for a quick coffee and treat. The atmosphere is really charming, I don't frequently stay in to enjoy my food/drink but when I do, I really enjoy the space and the community feeling they have curated.

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.

This is one of my favorite cafes in the Portland area. It's very close to SMCC so it's easy to hang…read moreout there in between classes! The baristas are so friendly and funny, and as a queer person I feel right at home. The orange creamsicle syrup they have right now ROCKS in their iced tea. I got the avocado toast with two eggs, and I'm happy to report they were not shy on the seasoning! You'll be seeing me regularly. Happy pride!

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!

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!

Located in the Lincoln hotel, this coffee spot is delicious. They also have some pasties. I got a…read morespeciality latte and it was great. The Lincoln hotel is also a beautiful space with lots of seating in their lobby after you get your coffee.

Cute little corner coffee bar inside the Lincoln hotel. Of the coffee shops in town, this one has…read morethe best seating, since the Lincoln lobby offers numerous overstuffed armchairs and couches to lounge on. I wish they were open later to take more advantage of this. When I came in I brought my dog and the girls at the counter were so sweet. They even gave my dog a pup cup! For myself I ordered the iced matcha. I have numerous allergies, and I was glad to see the matcha was safe. This is the first coffee shop in town I've found that has matcha that doesn't have soy in it. I was very happy. Would return.

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

Friendly staff, the breakfast sandwich was yummy, and the smoked salt maple latte is one of the…read morebest iced coffees I've ever had!

I walked in and was greeted kindly by a ma sitting by the door. But when I rounded the corner the…read morepeople behind the bar didn't greet. There was a big glass between us though. It felt like it created a separation. There was a large glass with lots of pastries. I got a raspberry cheese croissant which was okay. I also ordered a cappuccino. The menu said it would be 8 oz. But it seemed small. And there wasn't a lot of foam. So it was just okay. There was plenty of seating which was nice. WiFi. No bathroom. Parking was right in front. Not sure I'll go back. But it was cute for a neighborhood coffee shop.

*My rating is only for takeout* this breakfast sandwich was $11, I posted a picture on a small…read moreplate at home for size scale. The biscuit tasted like a generic canned biscuit and was kind of on the burnt side. The egg was good and I appreciated the runny yolk. It was simple cheap extra thin bacon. For $11 I'd expect more but that on peninsula rent will really get ya. Hard to give a fair rating but I may go in person to get coffee sometime and try that too. The little garnish and accoutrements threw me off - it's like the business is trying.. but also felt like a waste to me because who is going to eat tomato parsley cucumber and oranges with their sandwich?