Tern Coffee Roasters

4.4 (5 reviews)

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Closed • 7:30 am - 2:00 pm

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Tern Coffee Roasters - I understand sustainability and it's admirable. I can't personally justify $8.75 for a can of coffee. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brunswick, Maine

Tern Coffee Roasters - One settee at the window. That is cozy but unless you're close friends, it seats 3-4 at most. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brunswick, Maine

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11 months ago

The Tern roasts their own beans. That's impressive. Low impact electric roasting, in fact, and fully recyclable packaging options. Really cool. Barista was friendly. For me, it stops there. There are lots of places on Maine Street to get coffee, and relax for a few minutes. I didn't find this shop welcoming or cozy. I felt awkward waiting, in fact. There is one settee by the window. A few people were already sitting there. Other than that, it's an open space where you stand to wait. There's no space to sit outside either - this is NOT their fault as the sidewalk is currently torn up, and maybe tables will be available. I certainly hope so. I ordered a pumpkin latte with almond milk. It was a strange, grainy consistency and I couldn't put my finger on the flavor - it wasn't like any pumpkin spice I've ever had. I drank 1/4 of it, and discarded the rest. The canned coffee is uber expensive. $35 for a 4 pak. read more

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Katie B.

6 months ago

This coffee is so good I didn't want to add my typical gulp of creamer to it. Owner was very nice. A perfect spot for grabbing coffee to bring along as I window shopped along Main Street. Added appeal is the fact that they have eco-friendly packaging that you can compost at home. read more

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Sean D.

6 months ago

This is the greatest little coffe shop/roaster. Their espresso is hands down the best I have ever had. Freindly knowlegable staff and an awsome vibe. I wish they were closer to home, but I can buy on their website and have it shipped, so that helps. read more

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Amy A.

9 months ago

I go to Tern almost every day for a coffee -- they have great and friendly people, excellent coffee, and fresh muffins and scones. Highly recommend! read more

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Nic G.

11 months ago

We are from the Pacific Northwest and we take our coffee seriously. We like the good stuff, not Starbucks. I've learned that if I look for a coffee roaster, the coffee is usually delicious and that rule held true here! Delicious Americanos and really nice proprietors with a lot of coffee experience both in the Northeast AND in the Pacific Northwest. read more

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141A Maine St
Brunswick, ME 04011
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(207) 682-8172
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https://terncoffee.com

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What time does Tern Coffee Roasters open?

Tern Coffee Roasters opens at 7:30 AM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Tern Coffee Roasters opens at 8:00 AM on Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Tern Coffee Roasters close?

Tern Coffee Roasters is closed on Monday.Tern Coffee Roasters closes at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Tern Coffee Roasters closes at 3:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday.

Mon ClosedTue-Fri 7:30 AM - 2:00 PMSat-Sun 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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Does Tern Coffee Roasters have parking?

Yes, Tern Coffee Roasters has parking options.

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Coffee By Design

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You can't see the coffee (Ubuntu dark roast), but it was delicious.

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Arabica Coffee

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Space infused with flowers

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Cherry Cobbler Au Lait

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4.8

(32 reviews)

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Lobster ramen

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Cozy vibe!

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Blood orange scoop - absolutely divine!

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4.3

(43 reviews)

0.1 mi

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We came here during my bachelorette weekend and, at first, had a wonderful experience. Our server…read morewas friendly, attentive, and even surprised us with a complimentary glass of bubbly when we paid our tab after two drinks. It was such a thoughtful gesture, and we left with a great impression. We decided to check out the bar across the street, but it wasn't our vibe, so we called it a night and walked back to The Abbey. Their patio was empty and well lit so we decided to sit there while we waited for our Uber. Our server immediately came out and told us they were closed and that we couldn't sit on the patio, promptly closing the door and shutting the light out on us. While disappointing, we understood. The part that left such a bad taste in our mouths happened next. As a group of young women, we were standing outside when a group of loud, rowdy men across the street started making us uncomfortable. We genuinely felt unsafe. We went back inside and politely asked if we could wait indoors for our Uber, explaining that we didn't feel safe outside. Instead of showing any concern, the bartender looked at us and said, "Oh, that bachelorette party? No." The bar was still full of customers, and we weren't asking to order more drinks or stay all night. We simply wanted a safe place to wait a few minutes for our ride. After how warm and welcoming they had been earlier, the complete lack of compassion in that moment was shocking. Customer service isn't just about being friendly when you're serving drinks. It's also about treating people with basic human decency when they tell you they feel unsafe. Unfortunately, our final memory of The Abbey wasn't the complimentary champagne or the great service at the beginning of the night. It was realizing that, when it actually mattered, our safety wasn't important to them.

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