We come to this Starbucks when we are in town visiting our daughter and can treat her to a coffee…read more The service has always been friendly and, in my opinion, faster than many Starbucks. Then again, they don't have a drive through (another plus) so they don't seem to get crazy busy. My wife drinks decaf and that usually means a pour-over and a long wait, which we are used to and don't mind. But sometimes baristas offer an espresso Americano, which is faster, and this most recent visit was one of those times. We actually scored seating on this visit too. Way cool. Because the only negative I see is their lack of seating, especially since there are always the standard three or four tables taken up by customers who nurse their drinks for a few hours while they work from home or whatever it is they are doing endlessly at every Starbucks. Avoiding families?

OoooOOoOOooh, I think Portland has a new go-to Starbucks. This brand new, very modern feeling, very…read moreclean Starbucks is an absolute glow-up from their former strip mall location across the street. If you're coming *into* the city via Route 100/ME26/Auburn St, it's so easy to pull in, grab your pick-up order from the counter or go through the drive in, then be on your way again. On the other hand, if you're coming *from* the city and you're trying to turn left into this Starbucks? Yikes, don't do it. There's way too much traffic happening here for that. My suggestion is to turn right into the Northgate Plaza, drive though the parking lot, exit left onto Sanborn Street, sit at the red light patiently, then turn right back onto Auburn St. I know it's a bit extra, but listen I'm just trying to safely get you to your iced brown sugar oatmilk shaken espresso. Yay.

If you follow my reviews you know by now that I'm a huge coffee addict, and that I try to find off…read morebeat places whenever I travel. I found a lovely small chain coffee place while I was out in Portland in October! They were walking distance from the hotel and the flavor combinations are absolutely incredible! The sheer number of options you're given kind of blew me away. The staff is super friendly and happy to have you hang out for a while! I enjoyed a nice rainy morning at the location near my hotel on my last day in Portland. The shop is pretty cozy. I made several visits during my short trip. My drinks were up there with some of the best that I've had and for me that is saying a lot! Also if coffee isn't your thing they have tea and fruity options as well! Don't forget to pick up a t-shirt or mug too! Support small business! They have several locations within the Portland area and a couple further out as well. If you're looking for Quality coffee that's most likely convenient as well definitely stop in!

This place has great coffee and food. The only problems I see is the long drive thru lines and the…read moresmall parking lot. A majority of the parking spaces is used by the employees. There is approximately 9 spots and 5 to 6 employees so that leaves only a couple of spots for customers. Too bad they can't accommodate customers and the employees at the same time. I see a lot of customers drive away. If you're not in a rush, please go to Joe's. The staff and coffee are wonderful.

For a location of Speckled Ax (one of the three they have) that is more barebones, it's a good…read morespot. Especially great if you want to just grab some of their coffee beans or get a morning coffee/drink. Perfect for your fix without having to go into downtown. Small amount of parking but they do have a few spots. As other reviews have mentioned the inside is very small with space for one worker behind the counter and at most maybe 4 customers to fit. No inside seats but some tables nearby the parking if weather is nice enough. They have a large majority of drinks you'd expect a coffee spot to have along with a special available most likely. The current special was "Hey Bay Latte" which was a bay leaf, orange zest, and brown sugar. I thought it had a great combination of flavor and was well made. My wife got an iced mocha latte and enjoyed it. It did not become her new favorite but thought it was a solid version. If you are looking for a bite to eat, check out another Speckled Ax location Despite the small space it is well utilized and they have enough decorations and wall art to give it some vibes. Some great artwork on the building's walls outside as well. Great coffee roaster worth supporting!

If you're looking for that high quality Specklex Ax coffee you know and love in an intimate setting…read morewith plenty of parking and an engaging/knowledgeable staff... get off the peninsula and visit this location! It's not a cafe; there's no seating inside (it's barely big enough for three or four people to stand). With loads of parking both in their lot and in the neighborhood, it's a perfect place for you to grab and go for beans, different brewed coffees, or even a specialty latte. Speckled Ax isn't my preferred coffee, but I appreciate this location and love that it serves the Greater Portland population. If you were coming into/leaving town via 302, this could easily become your go-to local independent coffee shop!

I like the geographical location. I like the big, free…read moreparking lot. I like the interior: it has old, historic Maine building vibes (the exposed brick, the wooden floors, the large windows with accent shutters). I like the coffee (it's from a local roaster; shame on other coffee shops for not buying their beans from Maine businesses). I like the staff: I had A LOT of weird requests, and the person ringing me up was like, "yeah, we got you, girl" (not like that, but you get the point). I like the abundance of non-dairy creamer options. I like the very Maine themed lattes (like, The Golden Road? IYKYK) I like the very seasonal themed lattes. I like that they're dog friendly. I asked them if it was possible to get the Down East Maple Latte iced (with an extra shot) and additionally a healthy sprinkle of sea salt. It was the saltiest latte I've ever had in my life, but like, in a good way? It was a gentle amount of sweet, strong on the espresso flavor, and salty. I would absolutely come out of my way to WFM here!

I submit this for management to take corrective action,…read more I stopped in for a quick cup of coffee. One would think this would be a non event. The coffee was served in a hand made mug with no handle. WAY TOO HOT to hold. When I pointed this out the server moved on to mistake number two. "You can pick it up at the rim," she suggested, and then proceeded to demonstrate, putting her fingers ALL OVER the rim.... DISGUSTING! There is an old expression in the food service business where top third of a glass, mug etc. belongs to the customer. In a 15 second interaction they managed to screw up a simple cup of coffee.....For A COFFEE SHOP, you would think they would be savvy about such simple minded matters.... Had her pour into a paper cup and bit my tongue.....Get it together......it is a simple process.

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

Always on the search for new to us coffee shops close and far and today's stop was at Reverie. A…read morewoman-owned coffee shop who uses local roasters for the beans. They also originally started out as a coffee trailer that's since traded hands a few times since. Once they opened this brick & mortar spot the trailer went to become Lark Coffee which can be found in Wells Maine at Scoop Deck (since changed hands again too). Back to Reverie though, they have turned this location into such a welcoming and cozy spot! From beautifully done mural/wall art of flowers and nature to the back corner being a book lovers dream! A wall utilizing books and plants to make a great art piece with some chairs to sit and read for a while. Which my wife did exactly that! They have all the typical coffee and tea drinks you would expect plus specials including a few that rotate monthly. I went with their Honeysuckle that came with honey and pistachio syrups and it tasted amazing with the honey and pistachio being a perfect pairing. My wife went with the Hannah Banana that was banana and brown sugar. That tasted phenomenal as well! The staff were so friendly and remembered quite a few names of customers which speaks to how much people return! Also during our decently long stay here the line never fully ended and the workers kept such a friendly vibe the entire time. They provide such a great cozy space with friendly staff and drinks that will make you wanting to come back! Top notch coffee shop!

STEPH JUDGEMENT: Cool woman-owned coffee shop…read more I was looking for a coffee place in the area and this came up with high marks. Located on the main drag called Maine St in Brunswick, it was a cozy, welcoming space. I decided on their Earthworm latte--a delicious sweet treat featuring Oreo crumbs. I sat at the bar facing Maine st, watching the midweek traffic pass by and leisurely enjoying my coffee. It looked like a very mom- and kid-friendly space, which made sense after learning that it was a woman-owned business. A bulletin board by the front door had a bunch of flyers tacked on to it, and it seemed like a popular neighborhood hub. A cool small business worth supporting.

I love a lot about this place, friendly people, great vibe. If I were to nit pick, options get…read morerealll slim if you're not there early. I found the mango lassi croissant though more hype than mango forward. It is past mango season so it wasn't super flavorful. The chicken roll was lacking considering the price point and quality which was surprising. It didn't match with the other items quality wise n terms of filling but the flavor was there. Also, I wish they put some sort liner in the box, there was a lot of cardboard dust in the top/cover that made contact with my food.

Today I happened to be in the area and decided to pull into Cobblestone Coffee Co. And I'm very…read moreglad I did! First of all, the inside is beautiful, with plenty of tables and bar seating, plus a cute outdoor dining area. They offer a variety of coffees from Tandem, pastries, breakfast, brunch and lunch options, along with some classic brunch beverages. I ordered the Masala Chai, and WOW. It was absolutely perfect and very different from the Americanized chai most of us are used to. Exactly what I was hoping for. Then came the Avocado Toast... and let me just say, this was not your basic avocado toast. Avocado, chaat masala, chili oil, marinated red onion, coriander-mint chutney and a perfectly fried egg. SO GOOD. They were busy busy, so I ended up taking mine to go. That 15-minute drive home was basically an exercise in self-control because I could smell it the entire way. But the toast held up beautifully, and that egg?! The yolk was still perfectly runny. Pure bliss. Because they were so busy, I did feel a little rushed when ordering, so the avocado toast was the obvious safe choice. But while I stood waiting for my order, I had plenty of time to do what any respectable food lover would do... scope out everyone else's food as it came out. And let me tell you, several pastries definitely caught my eye. So needless to say, I'll be back. I'm also genuinely happy to see how busy they already are after being open such a short time. It's always exciting to discover a new local spot that people are clearly loving. Cobblestone Coffee Co., you've got me curious and hungry. I'll be back for that pastry I was too rushed to order! decided to pull into Cobblestone Coffee Co. And I'm very glad I did!

This was a cute little coffee shop that I was able to do my work in. I like the ambiance very…read moremuch--nobody rushed me and there were several of us on computers. I ordered a black coffee and it was not fantastic but I think that was the type of single origin blend I ordered so I'll go back and try again. And even though I'm not a latte woman, I might have to get that maple oat one--

This morning my wife and I were looking for a new to us coffee spot and due to being so close this…read morewas the spot we ended up picking. Seeing their seasonal (Valentines) specials on social media really sold us on coming in. It was not that busy when we came in and took no time at all to order and receive our drinks. The baristas were friendly and the spot is definitely a welcoming to everyone space. It seemed like a good spot for those interested to spend time on the computer doing some work or those wanting to watch the world walk by out the windows. The overall vibes were nice enough and I don't have anything overly negative about it but enjoy some other local spots more. It is a thin long space which maybe contributed to that feeling. Also secondly I think it leans a little more towards generic coffee shop. Drink wise my wife and I typically are iced coffee drinkers no matter the weather but with the walking around in the cold made us want that hot coffee to warm us up. I went with their Salted Banana Foster while my wife got the Cherry Cobbler Au Lait. Both were solid drinks to give us that warming feeling inside and delivered good flavor without being too overpowering. Arabica will be a coffee shop I will consider revisiting in Portland it just may not be my first choice.