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.

This mobile coffee trailer opened this year back in April. I first heard of them through the food…read moretruck event held at the Westbrook Community Center. Did not try it during that due to it being later in the day and not needing caffeine later in the day. Then unfortunately due to their usual schedule being at the community center only Monday-Friday 6:30-11:30/12 has not worked out due to work. Finally a day off allowed my wife and I a chance to check it out. You'll spot the trailer as soon as you pull into the community center. They have a board with the daily breakfast sandwiches and the speciality lattes. All of them sound so good it was hard to pick! We each got a sausage egg and cheese on English muffin and they were tasty. Drink wise I got the Pumpkin Pie Guy and it was a fantastic pumpkin seasonal coffee! My wife got a wild cherry mocha they recently posted on their socials. She enjoyed it but did think the cherry flavor came through a little odd. Besides speciality lattes/coffees they also had normal coffees and some energy drinks with flavors available too. Overall very good coffee trailer, that is worth checking out! I wish my schedule could align with theirs better to allow me to grab a drink from them more often.

AH-MAY-ZING specialty coffees for cheap!! I had the Large 32oz Autumn Bonfire iced coffee for…read more$4.50!!!! This is a $10+ drink anywhere else... fluff, choc syrup, pb mix, caramel, whipped topping & graham cracker crumbs - HUGE, DELICIOUS & $4.50?! Are you kidding me?!? Lady who runs it is super friendly & sweet. Wish they were closer, but were only up here for a special event. Sooo good!!! Yummy, best coffee I've had in a hot minute & for soo cheap!! 10/10 recommend!!

Yet another weekend and needing to visit a new to us coffee shop. I knew of The Proper Cup by name…read morebut had forgotten exactly where it was. With not wanting to go into the old port this was the perfect option. Located on Forest Ave, we got extremely lucky for a Saturday morning and got parking directly in front. We also got here at a good time with no line/rush. Walked right up to order and waited less than 5 minutes for our drinks. First look at the menu they have all the coffee shop favorites you'd expect to see. The specials instantly caught my eye today because they had Honey Lavender Latte & Matcha. I knew my wife would want one of those. We both settled on an iced latte version of that. Tasty and well made drinks. We had already had breakfast otherwise a breakfast sandwich would have been the perfect addition. They also had some baked goods, Avacado toast as well as some other food options. The space is quite large with a variety of seating including a few tables outside and quite a few window seats too. As mentioned in some other reviews the windows are large so any of the window seats offer great views outside. A great set up overall. A coffee shop we will keep in our rota

Good coffee, yummy avocado toast. Nice vibe and friendly staff. Seems like a good place to do work…read moreor meet up with friends!

The best espresso drinks in Portland, in my humble opinion. Lovely space to linger with a staff…read morethat seems to genuinely care. I instantly felt like I was a part of the community when I walked in.

I'm a big fan of Tandem, and have been to their larger coffee shop + bakery on Congress Street…read moreseveral times over the years. They serve good coffee, great bakes, and the overall vibe speaks to me. A few years back, I was in the area visiting another business and recognized Tandem's bicycle logo and immediately became intrigued. I soon discovered that they had a second location here, and told myself if I was ever in the area again I would step in. During this most recent Maine trip, I was making a few last minute stops before heading home, and thought this was as great opportunity to check little Tandem out and get some plural peps. Right from the jump, I noticed the vibe at Tandem Roasters was different. The big Tandem on Congress is large, usually always has a line, and has a large selection of food in addition to the coffee. This Tandem is smaller and more chill - the main floor has some seating around the perimeter, with a smaller room off to the side with more seating. In addition to their merch, they have a decent selection of vinyls to browse. The vibe is overall more chill here - I had time to browse and soak in the aesthetics, whereas you're kinda shuffled down the line at the larger Tandem due to the crowds. The menu is mostly coffee and related beverages; they have a small selection of bakes but it's not nearly as large as their other location. I had already had breakfast, so I decided just to go with a cappuccino. The beverage was good - everything you want out of a cappuccino. Service was also good, I was taken care of promptly and my beverage was ready relatively quickly. Overall, I'm glad I finally got to check this Tandem out. It's a little off the beaten path of the main commercial hub of Portland, however there are a few businesses in the area so it's worth checking out if you're in the area.

Very disappointing experience picking up a DoorDash order. The app directed me to the walk-up…read morewindow, so I politely walked up, said hello, and let the employee know I was there for a pickup. She immediately and rudely told me, "You need to go through the drive-through. All pickups are at the drive-through." The promptly closed the walk up window in my face. If that's the policy, that's fine, but there was no need to act that way, especially to someone who was just attempting to pick up a DoorDash order. In addition, it was especially confusing since other Aroma Joe's locations always direct dashers to use the walk-up window or go inside to avoid holding up the drive-through line. Rather than deal with the hostility, I unassigned the order from my account and left without pay. Delivery drivers are simply following the instructions provided to them and a respectful explanation would have been appreciated, especially considering the store has to manually add in what pick up instructions for drivers are.

Just opened here in Bath, this year! I couldn't be happier. Far superior than the evil DD across…read morethe street. My daughter and I are huge fans of their AJ Rush drinks, and we try different flavors all the time. The customer service at this location, is almost always exceptional.

Just arrived in Portland after traveling by ship through the nor'easter. What a great time I had…read morerelaxing here. It's been ages since I had a good Silver Needle tea! The quince filled, Spax , was so delicious. The dough was flakey and they were so kind warming it up for me. The mood here is relaxing and the staff is kind. Thank you for an amazing welcome to Portland !

Stopped by the Speckled Ax on Wednesday morning. I opted for the oatmeal scone and their seasonal…read moreblueberry lavender latte. The latte was perfectly sweetened with the blueberry lavender sweetener. The espresso was bold, smooth and very tasty. The scones was soft and had a crunchy exterior.

Sarah, the owner, has such a special place here on the east end. Have a sore back or a foggy brain?…read moreShe mix up a great concoction of herbs to sip. The space is so cozy and warm, nice for grabbing a tea with a book during the colder months. I always buy loose leaf tea here, it's high quality and affordable. My favorite are their Japanese Sencha and the cramp tea (miracle for menstrual cramps). I couldn't recommend more! (Heads up she's cash or PayPal).

The owner is wonderful. She takes time with each customer to talk about what may benefit them most…read moreand explains how to brew and enjoy her blends. We really enjoyed talking with her and will go back for more.

Extremely spacious Yemeni style coffee shop…read more A lot of different options for desserts and coffee, my recommendation would be getting the Spanish latte and a croissant to go with it. Both were fresh and delicious!

I'll start by saying that I love coffee shops but I'm a simple guy when it comes to coffee: give me…read morea drip coffee or an americano and I'm happy. I care more about the ambiance, service, and overall space than the coffee itself (how hard is it to mess up a drip coffee, after all?), which is what this review is mostly based on. That said, Y%F Coffee might be my new favorite coffee spot in town. The space is so good. Floor to ceiling windows that are perfect for people watching, visually stunning throughout, and everything you'd need to get some work done: plenty of outlets, USB ports, fast WiFi, and comfy chairs. My drip coffee was great too, and the people working there were so nice. Oh, and the hours! They open late which is a big plus in this area. I spent half a day sitting by the windows getting work done and didn't want to leave. I was a little hesitant given some of the earlier reviews; it looked like they were still figuring things out when they first opened. But a few months in, the place feels calm and settled. It was almost empty on a recent Monday and everything seemed to be running smoothly.