Stopped here for an iced coffee at a hot afternoon and were actually quite disappointed…read more It was $4 for for a cup of coffee with ice in it, and then we had to add our own milk and sweetener and everything. No options for any syrups or flavoring. How to add quite an amount often house in Splenda to make it okay. Definitely would not come again.

This cafe was such a life saver. We decided to visit Peaks Island for the views, but hadn't…read morerealized that so many places on the island close for the season, even though we were in Portland during peak fall foliage. This cafe was open and everyone was so friendly and welcoming. We ordered some iced coffees and an iced chai to refresh ourselves after walking the entire island. Highly recommend stopping by if in the area.

Definitely a standout breakfast sandwich! Tried out Tandem while visiting Portland at the…read morerecommendation of a friend. We tried out the egg and cheese biscuit, the savory loaded biscuit, and two flavored lattes (one brown sugar cinnamon and the other maple). Loved both of the biscuits but had a slight preference for the egg and cheese one. Both biscuits were soft and buttery yet crisp with the best salt on top. We got there right at opening on a weekday and there was already a long line to enter, but the staff moves everyone through quickly. It is worth noting that indoor seating is very limited and there is more outdoor seating. We decided to purchase some of their coffee beans as a gift. Tandem is very popular for good reason and well worth visiting, whether as a tourist or as a local.

Met with a Saturday Morning Line around 9:30 AM - but would I wait again? In a heartbeat!…read more I opted for the savory biscuit with goat cheese and bacon jam - (give me 12 of 'em). I also got a cappuccino that was so dreamy. I dined "in" but sat at the picnic tables outside and it was so lovely. There's limited seating inside (couple bar seats + a solid set of tables). side note: Parking was not fun to find.

On a whim we decided to try breakfast and we were not disappointed! My wife had the Pesto breakfast…read moresandwich and it was delightful, fragrant and tasty. I opted for the Southwest Beans & Eggs-just the right amount of spice in the beans, a lovely and creamy complement to the pillowy soft scrambled eggs. Don't miss the cinnamon roll either! Definitely adding this one to our breakfast repertoire! Service was on point and we sat in a cozy, sunny booth!

I'm writing this review before I've even finished my sandwich because THATS how great it is. This…read morecafe was recommended to me by the owners of the knit/yarn store down the street when asked where I could get a quick lunch since I was low on time. The owner was the absolute sweetest as soon as I walked through the door and I can tell she values her relationships with her customers deeply. The cafe itself is not very large but it feels cozy and intimate that way. I placed an order to go for a turkey sandwich and greens and it came out super quick and was so warm it survived the short walk back to my hotel just fine. The greens have a wonderful dressing on them with some vegetables on top. The back of the menu is coffee that I'm sure is to die for. Will absolutely be coming back here soon!

Made it to Scratch this past Sunday. Being GF is definitely a challenge surrounded by such amazing…read morebagels. I had almost given up on finding a treat when staff pointed out the GF option. I wasn't terribly excited about it but gave it a try. The Almond Horseshoe is just about the best GF treat I have eaten. And eating at Willard Beach makes it even better. Sorry I didn't get the photo. I wish I had bought more. I will certainly make special trips to get that again!

A friend took me here when I was visiting town and I immediately fell in love! Their sourdough…read morebagels are absolutely delicious. They have staple flavors and rotating "guest stars". The honey rosemary guest star was a favorite. The Maine Sea Salt with their herbed cream cheese was also impeccable. I'm here for a few more days, and plan to visit as much as I can. The staff is great- spelled my name right, which is a rarity for me. Go early if you want bagels. Sometimes there is a line, but it moves quickly.

Nice place to chill out with...bread, and friends. Small but tasty menu, pleasant service, and a…read morebright welcoming space. Can be busy at times, especially on the weekend, but weekdays and outside of lunch hour, you should be able to get a table right away. I had the Dutch Baby and it was almost too pretty to eat, but I dug in after admiring the piece of art that it was. I loved the combination of flavors and textures - brie, mushrooms, egg, jam, greens, chewy Dutch baby, crispy bits. Yum!

Bread & Friends was the start to my wife and my Valentine's Day! Due to past times of seeing how…read morelong the wait was we arrived before open and made the right choice being the second group in line. It took no time at all for the place to completely fill up. Which based on everything we had I completely understand why, this place makes incredible food and drinks. Overall it has a great inviting feeling to the space. To start off I enjoyed a Morning Bun Latte while my wife got the Honey & Juniper Latte. Both came out perfect temperature with well done latte art and delicious taste. My wife was obsessed with their pottery mugs that the lattes came served in. Food wise we were looking to split everything and it worked perfectly. We ended up choosing French Toast, Soft Scrambled Eggs, and the Fried Potatoes side. Every dish would be an absolute no brainer for us to order again. Every bite of food kept us wanting even more. Lastly we grabbed a chocolate croissant to go and that was just as tasty and enjoyed it after our visit. After this visit it is certainly a new favorite spot of ours, and look forward to coming back! Worth your time visiting!

Little cafe in the bottom of a hotel. They have a bar around the corner as well. And some seats…read more They do have food but I just got a Carmel latte and it was good. Overall cute spot but not sure I would go back.

This is a small but very pretty coffee shop that is connected to a spa/hotel I believe. I did not…read moreget to try any of their food but their Iced latte was pretty good:). The staff here were nice as well. Found this place as we were just walking along on the street it is on.

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.

Some travel for the food, but we're in it for the coffee. The Bard did not disappoint with its…read moresmooth roast and house syrups. Lattes were the perfect blend of sweet without being overpowering. We ranked Bard as our favorite coffee in Portland and our 2nd favorite among coffee houses we tried in 3 different states on our tour of the upper northeast--not only for the quality of coffee but also for ambiance and service with a smile!

Looking for a new to us breakfast spot and Honeycomb Cafe has been on my list to check out for some…read moretime. Today was finally the day we decided to check it off. It did not disappoint at all and deserves all the hype/love it gets from the reviews. Tucked away in an area that is mostly industrial/business headquarters area. You will easily spot it though from the beautifully done artwork on the wall. It is a small building so hopefully you can time it well to avoid huge rush/crowds. They had roughly 7-8 tables with some 2-person and some 4-person tables if you are looking to enjoy your food here. All of the staff we interacted with were very friendly and welcoming. They had so many tempting sounding breakfast sandwiches it was difficult to pick. I ended up going with their breakfast burrito and my wife got the Pine Point. Both were phenomenal and would be no brainers to order again, but with so many choices we would likely choose other new ones. My wife loved the bread used and the corned beef were perfectly made! The breakfast burrito was packed full with zero complaints. Drink wise we each got an iced latte, my wife got the mocha and I got the honeycomb latte. Both were very solid with a good amount of flavor to them. Lastly before leaving we each picked out a donut to have when we got home, a blueberry and a Maine maple. Definitely a spot we look forward to returning to in the future. Add this to your places to check out as a local or tourist!

Good place for breakfast, although their beverages can improve. We went for a Blueberry Stuffed…read moreFrench Toast, a Little Bird (focaccia sandwich), a drip coffee and a latte. French Toast and Little Bird were great. Definitely to be tried. For drip coffee, you can pick from one of the four and I went for a dark roast which tasted okay. The Latte was quite milky with hardly any taste of coffee. Service was good. For beverages, they call out your name while food gets served at the table. There is limited seating space inside and we barely were able to find a space for ourselves. There are some parking spots outside but can fill up quickly as there is also a Driving Range behind the cafe. Overall, good food but try something else for beverages.

Stuck in here after getting off of a boat that we're doing a cruise on that stops in Portland. They…read moreare directly across the street from where you disembarked the boat. I walked in. It was immediately greeted by the smell of pumpkin spice, which isn't typically my go to, but it smells good so I ordered a pumpkin spice latte and my husband ordered a double shot. It was $12 for the 2 cups of coffee plus, of course they asked for a tip. They only have the one size which I would say is probably a small. We waited a good 15 minutes for 2 cups of coffee. The coffee is very good, but I can't see me having time to wait for this if I worked in the area. The inside feel is very industrial nothing cozy at all.

I work within a stones throw of Speckled Ax, so this cafe is certainly a go to for me (despite a…read moresmall area around my office with a densely populated coffee shop/cafe per capita ratio). The staff is extremely friendly and, despite being close to where all the cruise ships port, the service is prompt! I appreciate their run of the mill hot late the most (but I'm admittedly afraid of deviating from my norm too much). The kicker for me is the bakery/breakfast sandwich options... they are amazing!! Not everything is made in house, at least I think that's my understanding, and it's different each day (breakfast sandwiches are not available on Monday/Tuesday). But everything I've ever had is 10/10, delicious!

Great little place. Super busy!…read more I stopped in for a coffee and ended up getting a breakfast sandwich and a honey biscuit. The service seemed straight forward. Like she just needed to get done with my order to get back to helping the staff create all these delightful breakfasts. It was super busy, they do take online orders as well. Someone's online order didn't go through, and they were very quick to fix it and make up the time to get this customer out the door. Nice staff, the chairs and tables appear to be made locally, the place was small, but lots of seating, bathrooms were clean and it appeared that you could walk in the front or the back. Super cute, great coffee, lovely food. Highly recommend trying it out. I parked on the street, and it was pretty easy. Food came out pretty quick too, even though they were a packed house.

I have been coming to Coffee Me Up for years and have always had a good experience. Today was no…read moredifferent. It is such happy and friendly vibes inside. All the staff are amazing, so friendly, and caring. They always have tons of fresh pastries, bagels, goodies, and have plenty of made to order options. They have breakfast sandwiches, lunch options, smoothies, bowls, etc. There are plentiful options for coffee, tea, or other drinks. There is no parking lot but plenty of free street parking close by. The entrance and bathroom are handicap accessible. The bathroom is gender neutral. I got my favorite breakfast sandwich - the chorizo, egg, and cheese (with the incredible liptao spread) on their fresh ciabatta bread. I tried one of the drink specials which was an iced German chocolate coffee with notes of chocolate, caramel, and coconut. It was delicious and decadent. I also had to have a fresh, crispy yet fluffy, delicious croissant. Everything tastes fresh and great. I will continue to keep coming back! It's a great place to grab food/drinks to go or enjoy them in house! It's a great spot for remote working or wanting a nice relaxing meal.