The chocolate eclairs were out of this world excellent. The people were very friendly.read more

So - I have been popping into this place once or twice a year for at least 7+ years now. It's one…read moreof those places I wish I lived closer to - but am also glad that I do not!! I'm sure if they were on my daily travels - I would go way too often. This is a sweet little bakery located on Route 1. Recently, it changed hands I believe and they updated both the interior and exterior to a more modern look. I was very concerned that with this update, the menu too would change. I am happy to report that it has not!! They have a wide selection of sweets - from cookies to bars to cupcakes to croissants. I have tried many things over the years, but there is one item in particular that I come back for time and again. The coconut filled cupcake!! It's just perfection - a very forward coconut flavor with a very generous amount of frosting topped with shredded coconut. I make a trek here every year around my birthday because this is the cake that I want to celebrate with! I always find the service kind, welcoming and helpful. At times it can be very busy here (holidays are nuts) - but they do a good job managing the lines and order.

After original plans of a breakfast spot fell through I remembered this spot opened last year. It's…read moretheir now fourth location and my first time trying any of them. It's a large inviting space with plenty of tables to enjoy your drinks/food here. With the name they have artwork on the wall related to Paris. They have many options for drinks including seasonal Valentine's Day specials. Also food wise they have a lot of options on display for you. Including baked goods, breakfast sandwiches, and more. Staff were friendly and helpful and took no time at all to receive both our food and drinks. Drink wise my wife got their seasonal "In The Name of Love" that was a white mocha with raspberry syrup. I got their seasonal "Dubai Chocolate" w/ chocolate and pistachio syrups. Both were quite good, with my wife's being slightly better and more flavor. Food wise we each chose their sausage egg and cheese sandwich and my wife got a blueberry cream cheese. The sandwiches were unique in the sense they were made with white bread that had cheese melted onto it. The best bite was the blueberry cream cheese and was like a better version of a toaster strudel. Sandwiches and drinks were good but didn't quite blow us away hence the 4 stars. Certainly a good enough experience I would return to this location and/or visit any of the others. With so many great breakfast/coffee spots in the greater Portland area this is one worth considering at least.

Very spacious cafe. A lot of beverage options. I chose to…read moreget a latte and it was ok. It was more bitter/burnt tasting than I'm used to. I could only drink half. The treats we bought were nice. I liked the pastries the most. The macarons were ok. They were beautiful and flavors were ok, however, they didn't taste "fresh". The staff, super friendly and sweet. I would like to try other items on their menu. Hope to return in the future when I have time and am in the area. I'm glad I tried it.

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.

This is the second location of Cafe Luna, with the first being in Scarborough. Oddly enough it's…read moreabout equal distance from my house to both so could go to either one and the same time. My wife and I decided to venture here to check this location out for the first time. Firstly the parking situation is more ideal here, granted the space is shared with more businesses but parking was a much easier process overall. Once inside I think the direction they went with art/design is superior to the original location and my wife strongly agrees with that more than me. She absolutely loved the flower wall art and the overall vibes here. Enough so that she would prefer to visit this location. The food and drink menu is basically the same so if you have visited the Scarborough location you can know exactly what to expect. Including very similar specials for the month in both food and drinks. We visited to just hit the tail end of the February/Valentines specials for drinks. I got their Red Velvet Cold Brew while my wife got the Cupid Latte (raspberry cheesecake latte with raspberry cold foam). Both were top notch and a great way to end their monthly specials. I do appreciate the fact they offer such a selection of specials to keep you coming back for something new. Food wise my wife got her go-to for Luna Cafe which is the Modern Egg Breakfast Sandwich while I got the Maple Sausage. It had just the right amount of maple on it. We have yet to branch out from their breakfast sandwiches but have always enjoyed them. The only negative I can add for our visit was it did first seem like we would not be ordering as it took a little time before a member of staff came to the counter for us to order. Overall it is a minimal complaint and the staff member was friendly and food/drinks were finished quickly. Glad to have checked it out and will likely return to this one over the original now.

Stopped here while in town. I love the other location so wanted to check this one out. Lots of…read moreparking and cute space. Not as many seats as the other location but some cute chairs. It was busy when I stopped by but the coffee was just as great.

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!

I had a little bit of difficulty actually finding the shop - because it's so small! But I'm really…read moreglad I did. The shop is so small, there's barely enough room to breathe inside. Seems like only one employee can fit behind the counter. So charming! I got the Passamaquoddy blueberry latte which was a special at the time. I was definitely skeptical. I'm not really a fruit + coffee kinda guy. But when in Maine? It was ridiculously good. Like knock your socks off good. In fact my mouth is watering writing about it, & I drank it over a month ago. Ahhhhhh! I wish I could go back right now for this latte. Let those baristas work some magic for you & try whatever creative special they got going on, even if it's out of your comfort zone. You may just fall in coffee luv.

A very nice place…read more Love the no tip policy here, how rare is that nowadays. Lovely atmosphere, has a kids corner with kids toy and books. Excellent coffee, loved the breakfast sandwich too. Definitely recommend this place!

I have stopped into Double Great Coffee a handful of times before making my way into the office…read more It's very convenient that they open at 6:30! They are a "no-tip" establishment and I'm here for that. And they get bakery items from Standard Baking Co. (also big-time here for that)! I had always seen an extravagent breakfast sandwich on their menu that was priced at like $13, and so I had avoided it. The other day, they were advertising a simpler, lower priced, meat, egg & cheese breakfast sandwich option. It was good, nothing amazing (but I enjoyed the convenience and price point being relatively lower).

The cafe/bakery has a few fresh baked goods daily (don't think any vegan or no gluten-free…read moreoptions). Their website lists about a half dozen, but the last time I was here there were just two: the sourdough chocolate chip cookie and the matcha and black sesame butter mochi. I'm guessing those are regularly available (they also do fun seasonal specials, so be sure to check their socials), but don't come with the expectation that there's going to be a big variety. The drinks include coffees, teas, and a variety of matcha. For me, this is NOT the best matcha in Portland. Matcha Mood is. The matcha here is good (maybe in the top three in the city), but the iced matcha with miso maple syrup and almond milk I recently had for $9+ was just okay. The drink is (literally) half the size as one at Macha Mood for the same price, and there wasn't any flavor of miso or maple. I've seen some internet buzz claiming THIS IS THE BEST... as a local, I don't agree. And that's okay; you might find your new favorite here, so it's absolutely worth visiting. They also do other fun spontaneous matcha flavors, so be sure to follow them on social! Check out their shop as well: loads of chili crisps and hot sauces, condiments and spices, jams, matcha powders and loose tea, pickles and other preserved foods, sweets, vinegars and oils, fermentation ware and kitchen goods, etc.

Okay I know nothing about fermentation but this cafe has really interesting and delicious baked…read moregoods that you won't find anywhere else like a sourdough chocolate chip cookie and a kimchi corn cheese soufflé. Also the matcha black sesame butter mochi was out of this world, truly unexpected. Great food and very good service. There was outdoor seating outside and the inside had plenty of room though the cafe was pretty busy when we arrived. Definitely worth checking out!

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.

Very good coffee, super quick service, hosuemade syrups if that's your thing (I like my coffee…read moreblack, so the beans matter mama~!) Coming from Chicago, prices are more than fair and to be honest, this was the best coffee shop I went to in Portland, so I kept wanting to go back.

Five stars for the only two things I really care about. First, these are absolutely delicious. The…read morePeanut Butter Banana is so rich and creamy that I'd prefer it to any ice cream shop shake. There are about 30 flavors that all look amazing, but extremely unhealthy. Which brings me to point two: somehow these 16 ounce shakes are only about 230 calories, with 24 grams of protein and relatively low carbs. How is this possible? I'll just assume it's magic and enjoy these delicious shakes. Things to consider though: -The price is ridiculous. After tax it is $7.83 for a shake, plus the screen asks for a tip. So nearly $9 for a protein shake is excessive, even for Falmouth. -There are most likely loads of artificial ingredients to make these taste so good. I don't personally care, but you might. -Surprisingly the calories are not listed on the menu boards for any items. The owner explained the shakes to me, but this is odd. There are protein iced coffees, workout teas and smoothie bowls I'd like to try as well, but for now, I'll be dreaming of my next shake.

Customer service is great and the staff friendly and helpful... but it's important to know that…read morethis is a brick and mortar for a highly questionable and predatory MLM Herbalife. It's hard to get a reliable ingredient list, this can be dangerous for a person who may have sensitivities or need to manage. Buyer be ware.

Ordered in the app for pickup for the first time recently. I made the mistake of selecting drive…read morethrough pickup, instead of going inside. Silly me didn't think, "that means you have to wait in the drive through". So instead of getting a drink made on the spot, I ordered one that sat idle while I waited in the drive through (facepalm).

For some reason, with all the crap on their menu, you can't get a toasted english muffin with just…read morebutter or peanut butter. How does that even make sense? It's not like either will break thier budget. Another example of a business more worried about THIER convenience over customer service. It's just pathetic!