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3.8 (26 reviews)
Open 6:00 am - 3:00 pm

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I figured it was time to finally try this!
Kristi M.

So, this little coffee shop is very conveniently located to my home. So, by that reason alone, it has become my go-to on weekends when I'm out early. First, they use Coffee By Design for their coffees, which happens to be one of my favorites. Secondly, they get a number of their baked goods from Baker's Bench (also a fave of mine), and they sell soup from Karmasouptra. Seriously - it's a trifecta of local goodness here! In addition, the service is always top notch. The owners are lovely and warm. The space is inviting and there is free wi-fi. The only thing I wish they would add is a Maple Latte. This is my favorite thing and not a lot of places offer it....but if they started. Oh, the trouble I would be in.....

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Extremely friendly family business, and they've got great coffee. We're locals and they are the best around!

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The ice lattes are awesome! The Bismarck pastry is a must get! The cinnamon bun is huge and amazing!

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Great little coffee shop I was happy to stumble across. Quaint, comfortable with tasty baked goods and eye opening coffee.

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Roots Cafe Maine

Roots Cafe Maine

3.6
(106 reviews)
0.5 mi

This is a gluten free place, not vegan. The lunch and dessert options are good, yet there are not…read moretoo many vegan options. Those they DO have are excellent! There is a really nice vibe to Roots. I always like visiting them for lunch. My only criticism was the time I had the Club Sandwich (not going vegan that day) ... The "grilled version" just didn't work, as you couldn't even tell that it was an actual club sandwich. It was good but was thinly pressed and all ingredients mushed together. Every other experience (of dozens!) are excellent .. including desserts and egg-bite stuff (which I used to buy in large numbers for my staff).

I've never been to Roots before and was excited because I've heard good things about it. I just got…read morea Cold Brew with sugar free vanilla flavor. I didn't enjoy the coffee at all. Maybe it was the coffee, maybe it was the addition of sugar free vanilla, but I didn't drink it. The ceilings are extremely high. They most definitely should have some noise-dampening panels or something to make it a bit quieter in there. There was a family there when I went that was treating this small coffee shop as a daycare, which made my experience even more disappointing. The screams were echoing throughout the cafe, and I ended up sitting outside for peace and fresh air. The outside seating area is nice. Overall, not a great first experience for me, but maybe their food is better than the coffee?

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Quiche with sausage and Maine Maple latte
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Speckled Ax

Speckled Ax

4.5
(11 reviews)
3.9 mi

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!

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Lowbush Latte passamaquoddy blueberries
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Tandem Coffee + Bakery

Tandem Coffee + Bakery

4.5
(689 reviews)
5.0 mi
$$

So happy to have stopped at Tandem on our way up to Acadia! Hot cappuccino and malted ice coffee…read morewere great! Wide selection of savory and sweet pastries! Heat up the quiche and the focaccia for the best tasting experience. Staff and baristas are warm and friendly and knowledgeable about their offerings! Plenty of shaded patio seating and we lucked out with a breezy, gorgeous New England summer day! Hubby got a lemonade to go as we were leaving and it has a lovely herby flavor...we think it's lavender and rosemary. Perfect for summer.

We came in on a Monday around 9:30am. It's a cute converted gas station and has the nostalgia…read morecharm. Parking is a challenge - we found a spot up the street- but totally worth it. We read that there would be a line and yes there was, but a short one (we would have stayed either way). The line went fairly fast. Our order taker was nice and friendly. We ordered the egg breakfast sandwich, jalepino cheese biscuit and the earl gray iced blueberry scone. The coffee of choice was the malt ice coffee. Ok. Rating the food: Breakfast sandwich-ciabatta bun-slightly sweet and very buttery..nicely fried egg and sausage YUM Jalepino cheese biscuit- salted top, jalepinos mixed inside with cheese. Nice and crisp on outside, soft and fluffy on the inside. Earl gray iced blueberry scone- exciting!! Nicely baked with real blueberry. That icing tho - just the right sweetness! The malt ice coffees-great coffee flavor with a hint of malt - YUM Overall one of my own MUST TRY suggestions for anyone visiting Portland and needing a breakfast and coffee!

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Nectarine black tea scone. Soooo good!

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Rooted Heart Cafe

Rooted Heart Cafe

5.0
(6 reviews)
9.8 mi

Stopped in to see what this place was about and it was so cute. I didn't realize there was sit in…read morespace and a menu for a meal. But I did grab a fantastic cappuccino. It was made with perfect foam and the coffee was so good. I loved it. I will be back to try the menu. Service was very friendly too. I caught them when they opened and they were so sweet

I've been aware of Rooted Heart since a little before they opened, but had yet to visit. Buxton…read moreisn't an area we typically find ourselves near but after a Maine Maple Sunday adventure we did find ourselves close and knew we needed to swing by. Best choice of the day by far and we have discovered a new favorite spot. By the name you can tell they are a cafe but are also an apothecary will be our definite go to for tea blends now. Plenty of parking available which is great and you will first notice it has rustic vibes from the outside. Inside is a little less rustic but still has the perfect feel/vibes. Cozy and inviting with lots of art on the walls. They have a number of bar stools, a few tables then a couple comfy couches to enjoy your food/drinks. Even with the snowy weather they were busy but we snagged a spot on one of the couches. I got their normal latte and my wife got their Maple Weekend special Spiced Maple Latte. Both were phenomenal and they use Milkweed Coffee Roasters. Which they are a spot that uses and supports local and makes a lot of their own things as well. Food wise we each got one of their sausage egg and cheese sandwiches on an English muffin. Again even the sausage was locally made and you could tell the English muffin was freshly made. We got them with goat cheese and pesto and they were the perfect breakfast sandwich, so much flavor! These would be absolute must try and in combination with their drinks are worth visiting for! I can't wait to return and get another sandwich and/or try even more food! Such a unique and welcoming cafe that also offers all your apothecary needs!

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Night Moves Bread

Night Moves Bread

4.4
(18 reviews)
6.0 mi

Night moves is super close to my apartment so I love walking the green belt trail and grabbing some…read morecoffee! I also love their sourdough bread and the range of different ones they have. Also pictured is a fun hot dog party they had in collaboration with Lambs next door! My only complaint is that it is a little expensive for sopo, but you know the ingredients are clean so it does make sense.

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.

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Coffee cake with an iced latte
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Oola Bowls

Oola Bowls

5.0
(1 review)
1.8 mi

The newest açaí bowl option to open in Westbrook. Located across from Rock Row in the Kohls plaza…read moreright next door to Chipotle. Oola bowls is a chain brand that originated in Pennsylvania with this being the first location in Maine. Despite that, technically their second is already in works and should be opening soon at Monument Square in Portland as well. My wife and I were excited to give it a try as they had finally opened about a week ago. They offer online ordering so you can have your drinks and bowls ready for pickup when you arrive. That's what we did and had zero complaints and even substitutions or any allergies needed to be mentioned is super simple. Loved how easy it was for customization so you can get exactly what you want. We walked into the store and both workers were extremely friendly and welcoming and along with that service both our bowls and the bag had notes from the workers too. While simple little messages to us they were that added little touch that makes customer service great. They do have some tables inside if you want to enjoy your food or drink inside and even looked like they had some games available to play while waiting or enjoying too. Firstly, drink wise my wife got the strawberry matcha lemonade which was great and had a great balance of matcha and lemonade. I had their blueberry ice tea and it was phenomenal as well, would get it again often! Bowl wise we each got a different açaí based bowl. You can see the size difference of their small and large in my photos. We loved our bowls and even would go as far as saying we prefer this spot over another closely located chain bowl spot. All of the ingredients used tasted fresh and were delicious, the granola used was so good and one of my favorite parts was the peanut butter they used. Both food and drink wise we were very impressed and happy with. Check this spot out!

From the owner: Oola Bowls offers the highest quality Acai bowls in the greater Portland area. We offer bowls for…read moreeveryone's pallet whether it be a an Oola Bowl exclusive or something you build yourself. We have smoothies, protein enriched beverages, fresh fruit cups, Oola Bites (little morsels of goodness) parfaits and much more. If you're looking for something that's fulfilling, good for you and wholesome pop on in and give us a try, we can assure that you won't be disappointed.

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Oola Bowl (bananas subbed out for pineapple)

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Oola Bowl (bananas subbed out for pineapple)

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