First and foremost, for the holidays I love that right at the entrance they have an open shelf with canned 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. read more

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Some travel for the food, but we're in it for the coffee. The Bard did not disappoint with its smooth 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! read more

2 friends and I stopped in here quickly around 4 PM to get a couple of the refresher teas and it was very refreshing. The coffee shop closes at 5 pm though just so people are aware. They had a bunch of different coffee options and snacks and it was very cute and cozy inside. I would definitely come back to try out other options on menu. read more

Bard Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Maine

A wonderful cup of coffee and ambience. Very friendly staff. Enjoyed the walk from the AC Marriott on the water. Lots of shopping close by. read more

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Very good coffee, super quick service, hosuemade syrups if that's your thing (I like my coffee black, 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. read more

This coffee shop is by far one of the best we've been to! They make all of their syrups in-house, which makes such a difference. I had the pecan cinnamon latte and it was absolutely amazing, the flavor was so fresh, and the foam on top was unbelievably smooth and creamy. Truly one of the best lattes I've ever had!! We also tried the Americano with their homemade vanilla bean syrup, and it was equally delicious. You could even see the vanilla bean flakes in it, which made it extra yummy! The service was excellent, and I love that they have plenty of seating inside to relax, plus a convenient walk-up window if you're in a hurry. Between the variety of unique homemade syrups, the welcoming atmosphere, and the great coffee, this is definitely a spot we'll be thinking about once we leave! read more

Bard Coffee has exceptional espresso, smooth, creamy, and rich. I normally order a plain latte cause it's so tasty! They had a luring season cinnamon pecan latte that I absolutely had to order and it did not disappoint. Get it hot with a sprinkle of cinnamon on top, it's the perfect blend of sweet and spice! read more

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Atmosphere was warm and inviting. Great knowledgeable hospitable staff. I ordered a vanilla bean latte with half the syrup. There were a few orders ahead so I had to wait a couple minutes more than expected, but I appreciated their question jar by the espresso bar. The latte was amazing- tasted like frothy melted ice cream. I'll definitely be back before going home to CA. read more

They put ice in my nitro brew coffee. If I would have wanted iced coffee I would have ordered a cold brew. The guy told me it's a dollar extra to get it without ice! Their coffee and service was the worst. The easiest coffee to pour and they ruined it by not knowing how it's served and a cocky attitude on top! When asking google "Is nitro suppose to be served with ice?" No, ice is generally not added to nitro cold brew because it dilutes the drink, ruins the creamy foam, and interferes with the signature velvety texture created by the nitrogen gas infusion. Nitro cold brew is intended to be served chilled but without ice, allowing the natural smoothness and richness of the coffee to be fully experienced. Exactly and that is why I posed this review! Do better. :( read more

Bard Coffee - Inside of coffee shop. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Maine

Stopped here twice on a Portland weekend with my friend. LOVE! It's beautiful inside, and the baristas are actually so sweet and genuine. Lovely people. I didn't have any food, but the coffee is outstanding. Even took a half gallon of cold brew with me to keep the Bard high going Their ube iced latte is absolutely dreamy, as was the wildflower honey iced latte! I'm a sucker for cool flavor combos and the ube did not disappoint. I would go broke if I lived near this place! Till next time, Bard! read more

If I lived in Portland I would be here all the time. The vibe (that I got) is like Saturday morning stroll in in sweats see people you know, friendly banter with the baristas, get a delicious cup of coffee, sit in the window or grab a seat and people watch, neighborhood coffee place. That's what I was getting, despite coming in on a Friday afternoon. I grabbed a drip coffee, it was delicious, they had some food options too. People were on their laptops, meeting up with friends, reading, it's the spot, loved it. read more

Bard's sausage roll (pastry?) takes up too much space in my brain. More savory pastries, please!! Pros: location, takeout window, offerings of nondairy milk, single stall bathroom Cons: small menu, slow service, usually impossible to find a spot to sit down, staff isn't always friendly, nondairy milk can taste meh read more

Bard Coffee - Iced chai with pride flag - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Maine

Coffee was great -- smooth and strong. Place has that "craft coffee" vibe, which is fine, but $17 for two small coffees still caught me off guard. Barista had that too-cool-for-school energy -- not rude, just a little snotty. As a Gen X'er, I'm here for caffeine, not a coffee dissertation. If you're into third-wave coffee culture, you'll love it. That said, it was the second-best coffee I've ever had, and the product is strong enough to keep it at 4 stars. read more

Bard Coffee - $8 Coffee, free hand enlargement. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Maine

Coffee was just what I needed as my husband and I walked the cobbled stone streets of Portland to find our hotel. read more

Bard Coffee - Iced banana tahini latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Maine

We heard from various sources that Bard coffee was a solid cafe, this place seems to be very popular in portland! It's definitely quite good. They were so busy, there was a long line but service was fast and efficient. The cappuccino my bf got tasted great and my iced chai latte was very tasty as well. Recommend stopping in if you're in the area and thirsty. :) read more

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One of the many coffee options you have when exploring/visiting Portland and personally while not my all time favorite a spot worth checking out! One aspect of Bard Coffee I view as a huge positive and at the same time a negative is their location. It's a great central location for anyone walking around Portland which is nice but also means it's almost always busy. I have always gotten it to go so never fully enjoyed their atmosphere but it's the typical trendy coffee spot vibe. You'll typical find any number of people working on their laptops and what not. Despite being here a handful of times with the first being during the crazy days of Covid I had not written a review. This weekend in celebration of Maine Maple Sunday they had some specials running. Including a French Toast Latte that was the motivation for my wife and I to stop after finishing our brunch. Which it did not disappoint one bit and nailed the flavor perfectly. I thought I had a couple spots who made tasty French toast flavored coffees but this would win by miles in comparison! I have always been happy with brews I have gotten here and need to swing in more often because of that. Definitely a must try for coffee lovers in the area! read more

Bard coffee quality will not disappoint. I ordered an oat milk cappuccino, it was very good. Parking wasn't too bad. I got a space right in front the first time I went. The 2nd time, I had to walk a bit. I just wish they offered a larger size coffee. I could have ordered 3 more. There was a homeless man sleeping inside and the bathroom smelled like someone very stinky had been bathing in there. That was interesting. Overall It is a nice little local coffee shop. Staff were ok friendly. read more

Bard Coffee - Oat milk cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Maine

Stays busy which is a good thing! Friendly staff Even when so busy. Good espresso tonic. Will be back for some beans.

I ordered the summer special ube coffee. It was great! I spent the whole afternoon there reading my book as my flight was delayed. A good experience! read more

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Miss walking through downtown Portland. Love the people and the great coffee shops like Bard. Easy to find and plenty of seating. Plus just next to a park area so go outside and enjoy the views. Great coffee s f awesome treats. Plus the staff is so darn friendly. Street parking is available and a parking garage around the corner if you want to take time and take a stroll and visit all the great shops nearby. read more

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Perfect iced caramel latte- Just a little pricy in my opinion! Service was quick. There were 2 small tables outside and seating inside. read more

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I liked it so much that I went twice in one day. With housemade syrups (maple, cocoa, vanilla, caramel, and honey), expert latte art, a banging soundtrack, and a staff with camaraderie, I spent a perfectly pleasant Sunday lounging about and enjoying drinks. There's bar-height seating, counter-height seating, and tables. The espresso profiles are textbook: long on the finish and not bitter. If you want a true coffee place in Portland, this is the one. read more

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Yum! Nice and smooth! I ordered a latte with oat milk and it was perfect. Service was fine, nothing special. The place was pretty big for a coffee spot, plenty of space indoors and out- only one bathroom though. The whole time I was there, a line was formed for the bathroom. read more

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We're in town for vacation and wanted to grab breakfast at a coffee shop and have a hot breakfast sandwich. My husband found Bard Coffee online and we decided to check it out. We each ordered a latte. It wasn't very crowded and it still took a while to get our coffee and they were very average when we did get them. We had finished our food before we got our drinks. They only had pastries and a ham and cheese croissant. I got a blueberry muffin and my husband got the ham and cheese. Both of our items were put on one plate even though it was clear we each ordered an item. There was no offer to heat them up. So room temp ham and cheese in a room temp croissant. My husband ate it but it wasn't great. The muffin was okay. There wasn't much going on regarding any ambiance. It seems more like a place people go to do some work. It wasn't cozy and comfy at all. The staff didn't seem overly friendly to the customers but the four women behind the counter seemed to be having fun talking to one another. We won't be going back. read more

Bard Coffee - foam "art" - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Maine

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Love coffee shops and any shops with live plants, what's even better is they are real! I stopped by to grab some coffee beans and asked them for a special favor in grinding half of the bag for short term use and left half of the bag whole beans. It wasn't a typical request but they were in for the request. They were very helpful based on a particular unusual request, so I'm really happy about that. The ambience of the place was open and bright, I would work here if I were To work remotely. Environmentally friendly and clean with their reusable cup Sanitation station Always love to support local when I visit a different town! read more

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This was a nice find during our trip. Their coffee tastes great and they have plenty of options. If you need a caffeine pick me up....this is the place to go. I regret not purchasing a bag of their coffee to bring home to the midwest, but I suppose I can ask our friend who lives out there to send some our way. :) If you're a local, consider yourselves lucky! read more

My husband & I are coffee snobs, and we thoroughly enjoyed the fall menu at Bard Coffee!

I enjoyed my chai latte, husband said his cold brew was good (he's picky with coffee so this is very good). Service was moderately unfriendly but whatever. I feel like most good coffee shops have flat affect baristas for some reason. Kinda boring decor and bad layout inside. Nowhere to form a line without blocking the door read more

Solid coffee, got iced coffee with maple syrup. Good environment and vibes. Solid recommend

Ordered an iced maple latte to go and service was fast. However my iced maple latte was not made with espresso. I watched the barista make my drink and they poured coffee from a pitcher over my flavoring and milk instead of pouring a shot of espresso for the drink. Tasted fine for iced coffee, milk and maple sugar to taste but didn't have the same rich creaminess as a latte made from espresso. Unlikely to return read more

What a fun, little coffee shop in downtown Portland! My husband and I were only in town for a few hours and needed some caffeine and something hot on a cold, rainy morning. I appreciate that the menu was straightforward, simple, and without too many wild flavors. read more

Bard Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Maine

Cute coffee place! I was in Portland for the day and needed a pick me up. The service was friendly and quick. The inside was huge with plenty of seating. The coffee was delicious and the perfect size. I'd come again when I'm in the area. read more

Bard Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Maine

Bard coffee has been around for awhile and I've always enjoyed it, but recently I had an experience of excellent service that made me want to give them five stars. They are one of few places that does an espresso tonic, but when I went they were out of tonic sadly. But I conspired with the barista and they were willing to make it using one of their small bottles of Pellegrino, and added a pump of Lavendar syrup. They charged me the same as what an espresso tonic would be despite giving me a whole (12 oz) bottle of Pellegrino. It tasted delicious and I appreciated their willingness to go above and beyond to make me the drink I wa craving! read more

Bard coffee was absolutely packed in the afternoon. However, it's no surprise because even the hot black cup of coffee was delicious. If I didn't have a late lunch, I wouldn't have gotten a pastry as well. This place does not disappoint. Totally a spot I would camp out at to finish up work or school assignments. Also love their very progressive sign at the front door. I'll come back when I'm in Portland again! Love it! read more

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Great coffee and bakery item. Get crowded easily. Nice atmosphere and coffee. Recommend:) read more

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Tried their dark roast coffee. Coffee was okay. Bitter. Ambiance was nice! Service was okay. One lady was very kind; greeting us as we walked in and left. The lady who took our order was not very kind. You could tell she didn't want to serve us coffee. She also doesn't understand social pragmatics. Bad for business. The coffee shop was playing anything but calm and relaxing music. Mind you, the time was 7:50am. I couldn't work or read in there with the music they were playing so early in the morning. I will note that my husband enjoys the flavor of their coffee. I wouldn't go back. read more

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Cute little coffee shop, with lots of seating to work or have a meeting. Their cold brew is very good, and all their pastries are very amazing as well. A little pricey but worth it. The service is also really friendly. Worth a stop for a great coffee! read more

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Probably the most popular coffee spot in downtown Old Port -- lots of good drink options and smooth coffee for those looking to grab a cup before embarking on their Portland adventure. Prices are a little higher given this is more of a trendy coffee shop on a busy main street. Coffee is pretty good but if there's a massively long line -- not sure it's really worth its wait. read more

The coffee shop came highly rated. We were only in Portland for one day, so we wanted to find one nearby. The shop has some amazing homemade syrups--my partner and I both got the maple which was pretty great. The vibe is exactly what you want it to be: a casual local coffee shop with no frills or gimmicks! The service was amazing and we were able to get a ton of recommendations on things to do from the baristas there. I can't say I was blown away by the chocolate croissant we had, but that's not what brought us in so I can't hold that against them. read more

Delicious homemade vanilla syrup! I ordered a vanilla oat latte and I honestly think it's the best I've ever had. The flavoring was light and natural compared to commercial syrups, and made it worth the $8.50. They also have other homemade syrups which I would've loved to try. Although it was more than I'd typically like to spend on coffee, this was a great place for a special treat. read more