Great coffee best we found in Portland. Staff was great and friendly. Told us about where the coffee originates read more

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Excellent coffee and Avocado toast with egg. My husband and I split a full order and it was the perfect amount

Andre is an Amazing human being- I spent an hour chatting with him especially about his dream of planting coffee in his home country of Burundi to employ his neighbors. As a doctor who's soent a great of time in East Africa, Andre reminds me of the incredibly warm and kind people there who have become family. That and the coffee- i had a iced coffee is Fantastic! I love everything about this business and i will be back! read more

If you're looking for the best avocado toast in town, look no further! Burundi is serving up substantial wedges for (as of writing this) $6.50 for one piece/half serving and $10 for two pieces/full serving. They use butter for toasting, but if you're vegan you can specifically request to have olive oil used instead. Toppings include red pepper flakes and cilantro; egg, too, if you want (for an additional charge). The layer of mashed avocado is plentiful, and the bread - while thick - is just soft enough that biting into it is a pleasant sensation. Like others have said, a little more salt would be nice, but overall for the price, portion, and quality... it doesn't get better than this in Portland. The space is bright, there's plenty of tables, ordering online is easy, and on street parking is abundant. For me, though, the coffee is too acidic. I've tried drip, iced, cold brew, I've even bought a bag of beans to make at home, but it's just way too sour (which I know isn't necessarily related to the acidity of a coffee bean) for my personal liking. read more

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Very kind and sweet service. I like that I got a small cup with a single cappuccino. Just as it should be. Also I do not put caps on my cups. Burundi handed me a cup of coffee without a lid which is exactly how I want it. Plastic lids change the flavor of the coffee. I did not ask to have it served that way That's just how it came. read more

Burundi Star Coffee - Small cappuccino decaf oat milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Maine

This small coffee shop was packed with a lot of flavor, it was really cute inside, the employees were extremely friendly and knowledgeable. The panini I got was ham & turkey with spinach and pesto !! I ordered the cappuccino, it was freshly made with the perfect foam ratio. I'm telling you it was delicious So if you're visiting Maine and looking for a little cultural experience definitely recommend !! -Black Owned. read more

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I rolled in at 7:10 in the morning on a Tuesday and was impressed with the clean, artsy atmosphere of this shop. They had only opened 10 minutes before, which may be why the barista didn't seem too pleased to see me. She didn't greet me or ask for my order, so I just had to offer it up, but I will chalk that up to her being tired and busy, which is so relatable. My coffee was an iced vanilla latte with almond milk. It was refreshing, delicious, and the perfect level of strength. Again, the coffee in Portland continues to surprise me with how pricey it is, but this was definitely my favorite caffeinated beverage I have tried while here. Definitely stop by this place for a delicious drink. I am rounding up from 4.5 stars because I came in so early. read more

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Had such a great experience here! The owner, Jocelyne, is very sweet! Her story is amazing as well. The sambousa, is crisp on the outside and the beef filling is perfectly spiced! The avocado toast is superb! The bread is crunchy and soft... so good! The avocado has a little kick, but not too much. Generous amount too! I ordered the iced chai latte and my sister got the hot. I know it's not coffee, but I am going to bring a bag home! All of the beans are sourced by the owners family in Burundi! I am excited to try! It's the perfect environment to sit and work on a laptop with good light and low relaxing music playing. I will definitely be back! read more

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I'm from Los Angeles and absolutely love finding hidden gems when I travel and supporting local mom n pops. This Burundi cafe is one of them. Upon entering, you can't help but notice the beautiful mural. It makes the space feel bright and welcoming. There are a few tables and high top bar seating. Both food & drink menus are simple, but I often find less is more. Offer a few things and do them well vs. offering everything under the sun and end up being just mediocre. What's special about this shop is the coffee beans come directly from Burundi and it's delicious! I ordered a medium drip (generous!), a beef sambousa (think samosa aka fried pastry with savory filling), and a full avocado toast. The beef sambousa served with chili lime sauce is SO GOOD! It was so tasty in fact, I ordered four more to go! As for the avocado toast, contrary to what others have said on here, I thought it was just OK. I got the full size and added an egg on it, but should have gotten the half size as the bread the avocado sits on is fairly thick and large. Half of the plate would have been sufficient for me unless I was sharing with someone. I also thought the crust was a tad too toasty/crunchy for my taste -- I could hardly cut with a knife or bite into it. The avocado itself also needed a pinch of salt. Overall, the toast was good, but not a wow factor. And once again, I live in LA where avocado toast is on all coffee shop menus. Just FYI: the avocado toast comes with diced red onions in it. If you don't like onions, definitely let them know. Staff is kind. Service is efficient. Prices are very reasonable. If I'm back in Portland, I'd order the beef sambousas again and try the savory banana stew, which is something you don't see on menus! Go support local biz! read more

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We were in the area and wanted to find a local coffee shop. We came across this place, and what a great find. The owner and staff were very welcoming and friendly. Coffee and food were awesome! From the overall experience, my fiancé and I now have coffee shop to go to when in the area. Very recommended! read more

Woo! I have been wanting to try Burundi Star for a while but hadn't gotten a chance to. I see it every time I head to the St. John area and finally made my way over. What a cute little cafe! I didn't get to learn much about them but we ordered the latte, cappuccino, avo toast, and sambousa. I knew I wanted to try to sambousa and wasn't disappointed. I'm not normally an avocado toast person but people raves about the taste so I figured why not. Wonderfully spiced and really nice thick toast that it was served on -- just excellent. The coffee was great and the barista was perfectly friendly. They sell a few craft items that I can only assume are Burundian in origin but did not spend enough time deciding if I wanted anything yet but I sure as heck am going back! read more

Really great coffee. These guys know what good coffee should taste like. A nothing special location or shop, but if you love good coffee then this is the place read more

The BEST avocado toast I ever had. Forget every place that claims they know how to make an avocado toast and go here. Burundi Star's avocado toast is divine. You'll want to have it every morning, every day, with a delicious iced latte. Plus, you're supporting a Black owned business with a great mission to help sustainable coffee growers in Africa. The millennial in you (or the wanna-be millennial in you) will be very happy you read my review. read more

The atmosphere and service here are amazing, I honestly wish I could give more than 5 stars. The chai lattes here are just fantastic! If you're looking for good quality food, service, drinks, and a superbly clean and bright place to sit down, this is it! read more

We stumbled across Burundi after looking for breakfast near our hotel. They had the best avocado toast I've ever had. Friendly service and great coffee as well, highly recommend! read more

Burundi Star Coffee - Avocado toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Maine

Delicious coffee and a superb avocado toast. The cinnamon rolls and croissants are delicious. I haven't tried the banana stew, which I heard is a Burundi classic. Nice vibes, and exceptionally clean. I recommend highly. read more

Hands down the best avocodo toast I've ever had. The bread was thick but light and perfectly toasted. We watched the owner hull the avocado and add fresh chipped onion, lemon, and salt--then sprinkled with hot pepper flakes. While we waited we enjoyed amazing coffee and a delicious chai latte. After trying to get in to all the other local favorites with an hour wait, we ended up here and we didn't regret it! We will be back and you should make it a regular stop as well. So good! read more

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The toast, the flavorful avocado spread. Perfection! Stopped based on a review of the avocado toast and it did not disappoint! Worth a stop in! read more

Burundi Star Coffee - Avocado Toast & Large coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Maine

Just ordered a 12oz hot latte extra hot, barista was friendly, well groomed and the latte was best I've had anywhere, including all of Western Europe. It was delish! And the shop is very cool! read more

Burundi Star Coffee - 12oz latte...extra hot - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Maine

So, I travel a good amount for work and when I get the chance I love to "hunt" out local offee shops. Birundi had great food (breakfast sandwich) and coffee. I enjoyed the "local" vibe there. If you find yourself in Portland Maine and are looking for a cool and local place check out Birubdi. read more

Stopped in for the first time this morning and ordered an Americano and a full order of avocado toast with egg. Both were really good. Americano had nice citrus and Cocoa notes. The avocado toast was excellent. Nice thick, hearty bread and, good avocado mash flavors. Staff was attentive, quick and very pleasant. Will definitely be back. read more

I grew up in Maine and always wished that it would have greater diversity to match its incredible natural beauty. Portland now has a sizable African (mostly Eastern and Central) community and I was excited to make Burundi Star Coffee our first stop after arriving in Portland. I had a terrific iced coffee - made from the sustainably sourced coffee the café serves from the owners' home nation of Burundi. It was excellent, strong and smooth, and kept me buzzing through a visit to see my very busy little nephews! I also ordered a berry smoothie, which was tasty and, thankfully, natural tasting and not oversweetened as so many other smoothies can be. The wait for freshly made meat sambousas was a bit longer than the time we had, so we tried a spicy potato sambousa instead and it was excellent, very good tasting with a kick of spice (but not too much), a good little snack to sustain us after a few hours of driving. The pain viande meat pastry was also tasty. Social distancing in a time of COVID-19 is well handled here, we felt safe and all staff and customers wore masks. There was even hand sanitizer on every table. Also, we picked up an affordable souvenir from Maine while here: a Burundi Star Coffee face mask! This is a great entry to the local community and I would much rather spend my coffee budget here - supporting a local business owned by people who came a long way to make Maine their home - than at Starbucks or Dunkin'. read more

Burundi Star Coffee - A humble storefront can't hide the warmth - and great coffee and snacks - within! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Maine

Everything I've tried from Burundi Star has been fantastic - the cold brew is strong and tasty, the pastries have all been delicious, and see the pic for what the avocado toast looks like! Jocelyne and Andrea are the most welcoming and hospitable people, too. High recommend checking this place out. Absolute perfect addition to the neighborhood! read more

Burundi Star Coffee - Avocado toast- house made avocado spread on thick cut Standard baking Co. bread. Huge portions and absolutely delicious, highly recommended! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Maine

Wonderful coffee and personal service. I wish we lived in the area so we could enjoy this spot often!

Great coffee - looking forward to going back and trying their food menu soon! Wide variety of food on the small menu!

I love this place. Everything is perfect. There's really not much else to be said. The coffee is fantastic and the food is delicious. They're so friendly and patient. I was so glad to see a long line in there this morning, they deserve the business so much more than all of the hipster coffee places in town. read more

Burundi Star Coffee - And this photo doesn't even do it justice. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Maine

We stopped in for a quick iced coffee thanks to its proximity to our hotel and were happy we did. Atmosphere leaves something to be desired, but the flavorful (hints of cinnamon maybe?) Iced coffee more than made up for that. A worthy stop if you're in the area! read more

A hidden gem of Portland that you must visit. The staff are friendly, the food and drinks are delicious (highly recommend the avocado toast), and you are supporting a phenomenal small business. Get a little slice of Burundi in Maine. read more

This place is fantastic! They're super friendly and the avocado toast is delicious! Looking forward to working our way through the menu.

Great beans, great hospitality. The americano is A-1. The perfect pick me up - will be returning.

The latte and avocado toast are both fantastic. For 12 bucks this is 5 star food with out a doubt. The baristas (and avocado toast makers) are really great, super nice and considerate. The latte sat for a few minutes before the avocado toast was done and they offered to remake it. We declined and the latte was still perfect. The atmosphere could use a little warning up. It's not really the most inviting place to hang out in but it's COVID o'clock anyway so I guess that's a nonissue for now. read more

This place just won Best Iced Coffee in town, and I can confirm this. The first time I went here, I went back the same day for more. Love it! read more

A great find and wonderful people, it is so nice to get great food and have a good interaction with the people taking your order. The burrito was the best I have had in Southern Maine. In self isolation now but looking forward to going back to Burundi for food, I hope they make it through this difficult time. read more

Delicious coffee. Very friendly people! And excellent selection of pastries. Their iced latte saved me on this hot day. I'll be back often! :) read more

Burundi Star Coffee - two pastries and a jar of coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Maine

The coffee is fantastic and so is their food! They have great grab-and-go stuff. The vegetable and meat sambusas are my favorite. Smoothies in the morning. I'm also a big fan of the matooke (green banana soup.) The green bananas have a similar taste & texture to potatoes -- it's like a very nourishing stew. They rotate the protein in it, sometimes fish, sometimes beef, sometimes goat, so ask before ordering if you have a preference-- I've tried them all and they're all delicious. Today I ordered off the special menu & got a plate of beef stew, beans & rice and greens. It's all so good! read more

Burundi Star Coffee - Burundi Star iced coffee & matooke (green banana stew.) Photo from last spring. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Maine

Great place to get unique coffee and the owner is very nice! Happy to support local businesses!

Really good coffee and samosas. We all agreed they were perfectly spiced. Hope to come back for the banana soup soon

Delicious, incredibly smooth, flavorful coffee. Life-changing avocado toast. (It's fresh baked bread, and not really toasted, but holy cow is it good.) What a gem! I hope this place is successful for many years to come. read more

Great and fairly priced coffee. Portland has a lot of great coffee spots but this is the one that seems African country specific. Friendly service, the latte espresso was strong, and even the drip was tasty. read more

Amazing coffee and food. I had the avocado toast. That was the best avocado toast I ever had. Definitely a great find in the Portland area!