Good coffee, magnificent tiramisu very good service very peaceful vibe inside Wife destroyed half…read moreof mine pistachio crape bfore i finished typing

What a beautiful spot - I loved the coffees that we have gotten from Shaghf…read more I will add that the parking situation is tricky. I recommend trying for the adjacent street parking, first. If street parking on Forest Avenue is not available and the weather isn't adverse, there is plenty of parking available in the adjacent neighborhoods.

St. Joe's Café in Scarborough totally delivers on the cozy neighborhood café vibe, and both the…read moreTurkey A.B.L.T. and The Chuck are worth coming back for. The coffee is strong and flavorful, a big step up from chain spots, and fits perfectly with their hearty breakfast-and-lunch menu. The Turkey A.B.L.T. eats like an upgraded turkey club, with avocado, bacon, and a little smoky heat that makes it feel like a "real" café sandwich, not deli counter fare. The Chuck is a classic, hefty breakfast sandwich--simple, filling, and exactly what you want with a morning coffee. Service is friendly, portions are generous, and it's an ideal stop for locals or a pre‑beach bite. Best turkey sandwich ever!!!!!!! fresh cut off the bird fresh. wicked

I was honestly disappointed from start to finish…read more The service was poor, to say the least. Seemed extremely unmotivated -- like they were bothered that I stopped by. The coffee I latte that I earned was so ripping hot that the milk was burnt and it was undrinkable. The Spicy Goat "breakfast sandwich" was a HUGE omelet-style egg folded up with no seasoning, a modest amount of goat cheese spread and some chopped pickled jalapeños? It was also hardly edible.

Definitely a standout breakfast sandwich! Tried out Tandem while visiting Portland at the…read morerecommendation of a friend. We tried out the egg and cheese biscuit, the savory loaded biscuit, and two flavored lattes (one brown sugar cinnamon and the other maple). Loved both of the biscuits but had a slight preference for the egg and cheese one. Both biscuits were soft and buttery yet crisp with the best salt on top. We got there right at opening on a weekday and there was already a long line to enter, but the staff moves everyone through quickly. It is worth noting that indoor seating is very limited and there is more outdoor seating. We decided to purchase some of their coffee beans as a gift. Tandem is very popular for good reason and well worth visiting, whether as a tourist or as a local.

Met with a Saturday Morning Line around 9:30 AM - but would I wait again? In a heartbeat!…read more I opted for the savory biscuit with goat cheese and bacon jam - (give me 12 of 'em). I also got a cappuccino that was so dreamy. I dined "in" but sat at the picnic tables outside and it was so lovely. There's limited seating inside (couple bar seats + a solid set of tables). side note: Parking was not fun to find.

Looking for a new to us breakfast spot and Honeycomb Cafe has been on my list to check out for some…read moretime. Today was finally the day we decided to check it off. It did not disappoint at all and deserves all the hype/love it gets from the reviews. Tucked away in an area that is mostly industrial/business headquarters area. You will easily spot it though from the beautifully done artwork on the wall. It is a small building so hopefully you can time it well to avoid huge rush/crowds. They had roughly 7-8 tables with some 2-person and some 4-person tables if you are looking to enjoy your food here. All of the staff we interacted with were very friendly and welcoming. They had so many tempting sounding breakfast sandwiches it was difficult to pick. I ended up going with their breakfast burrito and my wife got the Pine Point. Both were phenomenal and would be no brainers to order again, but with so many choices we would likely choose other new ones. My wife loved the bread used and the corned beef were perfectly made! The breakfast burrito was packed full with zero complaints. Drink wise we each got an iced latte, my wife got the mocha and I got the honeycomb latte. Both were very solid with a good amount of flavor to them. Lastly before leaving we each picked out a donut to have when we got home, a blueberry and a Maine maple. Definitely a spot we look forward to returning to in the future. Add this to your places to check out as a local or tourist!

Good place for breakfast, although their beverages can improve. We went for a Blueberry Stuffed…read moreFrench Toast, a Little Bird (focaccia sandwich), a drip coffee and a latte. French Toast and Little Bird were great. Definitely to be tried. For drip coffee, you can pick from one of the four and I went for a dark roast which tasted okay. The Latte was quite milky with hardly any taste of coffee. Service was good. For beverages, they call out your name while food gets served at the table. There is limited seating space inside and we barely were able to find a space for ourselves. There are some parking spots outside but can fill up quickly as there is also a Driving Range behind the cafe. Overall, good food but try something else for beverages.

Very clean and friendly. Plenty of parking…read more I stopped in for a cup of coffee and saw that they had a full case of warm breakfast food. I chose a breakfast sandwich. Which was still hot. Everyone was friendly and engaging. I had a very pleasant conversation with a gentleman who worked there regarding my car. If you change the surroundings, you'd think you were at a small town general store where every knew everyone else. Definitely will continue to return in my trips in to Portland!

Open all night. Provisions, gas, walking distance to Airport. Haven't tried the lobster rolls or…read morehand made sandwiches he's yet.

When I'm in the area, this is my café. Big windows lots of sunshine and smiling faces. Their baked…read moregoods are excellent and their coffee is top notch. I usually get a double espresso. This morning a couple of the machines went down and the young ladies there just switched it quickly to Paper orders so that the service could continue smoothly. And they did it with cheerful, helpful attitudes. I'm gonna sit here for a while near the window. That's closest to the sunshine and do a little work on my laptop.

I went through the drive thru today and ordered two breakfast sandwiches and one 16 oz drip coffee…read moreand one 16 oz chai latte for $28 total...when I received my $5 chai latte, apx half of the cup was filled with milk foam. I politely asked the gal to remake and she said she would. I waited for a bit and then she told me to come in to pick it up. Ok fine, will but it was a little annoying as I was in the drive thru for a reason. I went inside and was handed a 16 oz chai latte cup and once again the cup was only half full again, by this time I am frustrated, and my order was remade a third time. Though better, it wasn't a full 16 oz but whatever, I left and won't be back. I am not one to typically care about the price of items, but this entire experience has left me a little bitter. If a customer orders a chai latte, just add more warm milk to the top, it's not rocket science.

First and foremost, for the holidays I love that right at the entrance they have an open shelf with…read morecanned goods and dry food for the community to contribute to or take from. That alone tells you so much about the heart of this place. A daily necessity. The only time I'm ever disappointed is when they sell out of their Banana Bread Latte. I still haven't been able to try it, but I already know it's going to be delicious. My go to order is a regular latte with oat milk and their house made Maine Maple syrup. Their hot drinks are always made at the perfect temperature so you can sip immediately without burning your tongue. And when I want something on the cooler side, I love that they have a nitro cold brew for that extra smooth finish. Despite how busy they always are, their service never wavers. The staff is consistently friendly and efficient. There's plenty of seating-- booths and high tops. Even with the plethora of people working on their laptop, I can almost always find a seat.

Some travel for the food, but we're in it for the coffee. The Bard did not disappoint with its…read moresmooth roast and house syrups. Lattes were the perfect blend of sweet without being overpowering. We ranked Bard as our favorite coffee in Portland and our 2nd favorite among coffee houses we tried in 3 different states on our tour of the upper northeast--not only for the quality of coffee but also for ambiance and service with a smile!

We went here to get a few(ha) donuts to do a tasting this morning, we left with a dozen different…read moreflavors and a bacon cheddar fried donut!! I also got an iced vanilla latte - thoroughly enjoyed the latte! Four adults and a toddler sampled a bunch of donuts - sounds like the start of a terrible joke...These are my notes on all of the donuts and not a consensus from the group, in no particular order. Woopie pie: 4 stars - good flavor and texture, nice way to begin this sampling experience. Bacon cheddar fried donut: 5 stars - delicious, amazing flavor, served hot, good distribution of fillings; would gladly have this again! Margarita: 3 stars - definitely taste the salt and lime, little bit of tequila as well; glad I experienced this, not something I'll go back for. Key lime holy cannoli: 5 stars - love the texture of the donut, light and fluffy, good lime flavor and enjoyed the cannoli cream. Creme brulee: 3 stars - good flavor, the crystallized chunks of sugar were a nice touch; I had high hopes, and it was alright but not life changing - that's on me. Maple: 3 stars - typical maple donut, not overwhelming with flavor but definitely knew it was maple. Maple bacon: 4 stars - lots of bacon, almost balanced by the maple. Blueberry lemon: 5 stars - really great lemon flavor to the glaze, blueberry flavor comes through the donut nicely; looking forward to having this again! Vanilla holy cannoli: 5 stars - again, love the texture of the donut, classic flavor with the cannoli cream; I would gladly eat a whole one of these! Chocolate sea salt: 3 stars - good chocolate flavor, didn't get much of the sea salt coming through. Pomegranate: 4 stars - very sweet, good amount of pomegranate flavor; could not eat a whole one as it would be too sweet for me. Honey lavender: 5 stars - mmm, honey and lavender partnered nicely, sweet but not obnoxiously so, loved how well the lavender flavor came through; I very much so enjoy botanicals in sweet treats and lattes. Toasted coconut: 5 stars - deliciously sweet coconut taste, nostalgic flavor of something my grandma use to make, I really enjoyed it! Such a fun way to bond with friends and spend a relaxing morning on vacation! Would gladly get donuts here again, and now that i know my favorites, I can be more intentional with my order next time

Don't care what you do, but must make this a stop when visiting the area! These donuts are amazing…read more They are potato donuts. They are amazing. Not overly sweet donut, but the different glazes can be. Such a unique flavor that's is delicious. We ordered 4 donuts (dark chocolate sea salt, lemon, Whoopie pie, coffee brandy) and an Americano and a coffee. The drinks were good. The donuts - Wowzer! Wanted to try the blueberry one too but sold out. My favorite was the chocolate... hubbys was coffee brandy one. They do have some merch to select as well and they have their whole bean coffee available. The service was great. You will pay for these gems of deliciousness - like $4+ a donut. Doesn't matter - just order them! So good.

Bought 2 drinks; a chai and a bubble tea. Almost $19! Certainly wasn't worth it at all. The chai…read moretasted off and the bubble tea was mediocre at best. The staff member was very kind and friendly. While we waited for our drinks we checked the pastries and they were disgusting. See picture for example. Won't be back for sure.

Gloria Jeans Coffees, a coffee show right before the Best Buy outlet inside Maine mall. The staff…read moreis friendly and welcoming, they got good varieties of coffee. We ordered Coco Loco chillers! and it was refreshing. They got some chairs, if you like to sit and enjoy your sip of coffee. Good place to sit and relax on a hot sunny day with a cold coco loco chillers drink. I personally think the price is on some what higher side for the coffee at this joint. They also got grab and go sandwiches and other stuff that might interest you. But over all good place to grab a cup of your favorite coffee drink!

The selection was perfect. Breads for every taste. Pastries that just are none like any other…read more The behind the counter staff was very nice. Answering all my questions. The location is at the front of the bakery. The coffee was a delight, I had a cortado. The treats were all amazing. I would definitely stop in. I will be going again when I'm back I Portland. The bakery you can see from the store and it's big, bright, and lovely. They mill their own flour as well.

The staff were friendlier to people who seemed like regulars. I asked some questions about breads…read moreand lattes and baked goods, and it didn't seem like they had as much patience or good humor with me. Other folks had warm conversations, I received a sense of urgency to be moved along. It's great to see this be such a community loved space! (But I didn't personally feel that.) VEGANS: 1. There are *no* baked goods, pastries, or sweet treats for you here (except for the bagged granola). Segue... 2. The breads ARE vegan-friendly! The grains they use are sustainably and locally grown too. Try the Country (a really solid, big, circular levain with a crusty exterior and soft interior) or the Bird (a smaller loaf with a bunch of seeds: sesame, caraway, sunflower, flax, pumpkin, etc). 3. There's oat milk for an upcharge regardless if that's for a latte or a tiny splash for your cold brew. To be honest, I didn't like the latte I tried: it tasted like I had a mouthful of dry, gritty spices. We're so fortunate in Greater Portland to have so many amazing bakeries. This might be your favorite, so for sure give them a visit.