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    Radial Coffee

    4.3 (44 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Jay C.

    Space is beautiful with relaxing vibes, music. Good place to relax or work quietly. Service excellent, attentive and friendly. Coffee was excellent. Will be back!

    Blueberry Latte out front of store

    This is how a coffee shop should be. It wasn't rushed. The service was steady and quality, the drinks were made with care and the syrups were homemade. Lovely!

    Cortado
    Kim O.

    Second time, as good as first! Loved the leather couch in front, nice nook to sit with a couple of friends. The shop is bright, clean and comfortable! Great pastry from Bread & Friends! The morning bun is the best! Coffee is excellent and service is prompt!

    Croissant, morning bun
    Sarah H.

    We had a delicious light breakfast at Radial this morning. A hot chai with vanilla, the special gingerbread latte, morning bun and croissant blew us away! A perfect way to start the morning. The breakfast sandwich was good, but I could tell it was reheated, although I didn't mind. A great cafe spot!

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    Danielle V.

    Cute coffee shop in downtown Portland. I got a latte and it was good. A little pricey for the size of the latte but it was good. It has a large floor plan with lots of seating. The service was friendly!

    Drip coffee and poptart from Bread & Friends.
    Steff D.

    I can see this quickly becoming a spot for folks to work-from-home at or to have meetings from. It's a very modern, clean, enormous space located directly across from the GMRI (meaning there's plenty of paid and free on-street parking if you know where to look!) with floor to ceiling windows that allow light - even on gray days - to flood the room. Lots of seating options available, whether that's a communal picnic table or a solo wingback. While the folks who work here seem friendly and accommodating and eager and welcoming, for me the coffee is just not good. A basic cup of black hot coffee was a miss. The specialty lattes I tried were also misses. Everything just seemed watery and thin and flavorless. Also: Radial, I think, is a Connecticut based company? Which is fine, but - as a local - I'd rather support a Maine-based coffee shop serving beans from a Maine-based business (like 44 North or Carrabassett Coffee or Rock City or Time & Tide or Wicked Joe or Tandem or Speckled Ax or Coffee By Design). Especially when we have such exceptional options. The pastries come from Bread and Friends; but, to be fair, *a lot* of other places in town now also offer the exact same selection from Bread and Friends every day now too. I'm sure this will be someone's new favorite coffee shop, it's just not mine.

    Cookies & Pop Tarts
    Caleb M.

    This is Radial's second coffee shop location with their first being in Vernon CT. They decided on a solid spot on commercial street and have a warm and inviting space that appears very welcoming to people working from home with many laptops out. A variety of seating is available with some couches, some larger tables and more barstool with counter seating too. We lucked out and due to it being Sunday snagged a free parking spot directly in front of the shop. All of the staff were welcoming and drinks were made quickly and delivered with a smile. Also another staff member walked around at least once during our visit asking if he could grab anyone water or anything. Their menu is what you'd expect from a coffee shop with all the classic coffees/teas and some seasonally flavored lattes. I enjoyed a delicious ginger maple latte and my wife enjoyed her iced chai! We also enjoyed a delicious warmed chocolate croissant from Bread & Friends! Overall I think this is a solid addition to the coffee shops in Portland with tasty drinks with the addition of the guest pastries too! The lack of one star is due to me personally having other similar spots I prefer slightly more. Give it a try though, it may become your go to coffee shop or your spot to grab a pastry!

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    Jean Y.

    I've had a struggle finding good coffee in old port until Radial coffee opened. The lattes are soooo smooth - just delicious! And what takes this place up another level is the baked good are from Bread and Friends, my all time favorite breakfast and bakery place. Just thrilled I don't have to wait 45 minutes for a morning bun. Service is outstanding! The manager greets each of the guests. The space is industrial madden but very comfortable and spacious. We'll be back!

    Cool puzzle at the counter
    Morgan C.

    This place was pretty cool. They had baked goods at the counter and I got a morning bun - not pictured but it was really good. Also had two coffees one cold brew and one seasonal flavor - pistachio. The guy working was really cool and kept up a good conversation as he was preparing my coffees. Chill vibes and good coffee!

    Perfection
    Ava D.

    Good coffee, good matcha, very friendly staff, my new fave place in Portland!! Parking is accessible and I always manage to get a place to sit. Luv

    drinks and pastries
    Jane G.

    Radial Coffee is a nice add to Commercial Street! With a spacious, bright, and centrally-located space, they're great for those who want to pop off the busy streets of Portland for a quick coffee, tea, or pastry. Their menu is smaller-- limited to the classic coffee, chais, matcha, and standard baked goods, but everything is delicious and baked to perfection. Their pop tarts (and maybe more) are from Bread and Friends. Inside, you'll find a great amount of seating, including cozy lounge chairs, window-facing seats, small tables, and bench style seating for larger groups. Given the number of laptops I saw open, I assume they have wifi. Much less crowded than Arabica, persay, so great for those who work remotely! Modern decor, well lit, good drinks and light snacks, and super friendly staff. Only docked one star because there are other, similar spots, but I strongly encourage any of you to make Radial your new favorite coffee shop!

    View from Commercial St
    Anthony L.

    Nice place to read and enjoy a coffee! Ty e space has an industrial but cozy feel to it. Staff is very welcoming and friendly. Radial has a great vibe and the playlist almost always captures the mood of the morning. The cortado always hits and the house made syrups are always a delicious change of pace. The seasonal drinks are fun and different from most other places. The pastries from Bread & Friends are good, but I was told they are looking into offering their own breakfast options soon as well. Although Portland has many coffee shops already, Radial is a great addition to the lineup.

    spiced honey latte, caramel latte
    Theo C.

    what a great addition to commercial st! in the midst of businesses seemingly closing all the time in portland, it's great to see a new place pop up! the place is gorgeous - they've clearly invested a lot into the space. we got the spiced honey latte, a caramel latte, and a chocolate croissant. all great! you could smell the honey coming off of the latte, it was so delicious. the staff was also very friendly, they put us on their polaroid wall. such a cute idea! all-in-all great place, we'll be back!

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    Checked this place out due to the positive reviews, but was disappointed. Expensive coffee and bad customer service. Will not be going back.

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    Great coffee!! I had the latte. Great service and big place to sit and spend time here!

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    Incredible cold brew coffee, croissant, and chocolate chip cookie! Recommend to anyone traveling in the area.

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    Service was amazing! So friendly and welcoming- pastries and coffee were super tasty and totally brings a warm and cheery vibe to Portland

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    Saturday morning vibes on first day of summer....5great food, friendly staff and a good book!

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    Best cortados in the city! Beautiful space, you'll want to linger. New food items delicious including gluten free!

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    4.3(59 reviews)
    0.4 miWest End

    My wife and I are attempting to check out any and all coffee places we can and Smalls was our stop…read moretoday on an early Spring Sunday morning. They advertise themselves as all day cafe/bar and market. The vibes were perfect with an overall cozy and welcoming feel. It seemed like a spot many regulars come to often as the workers appeared to know many people who came through! They have a bar with roughly 8 seats, along with some tables. With the back of the store having goodies to buy including candles, self-care items, wines, drinks, and more. Worth browsing before or after your drinks and food. We snagged two bar stools and were immediately greeted and served water along with a menu. All three staff members were friendly and made us feel welcome. Drink wise my wife got an iced mocha while I saw their drink special of the month on social media and had to try it. Named The Blue Rose with Butterfly pea flower, cardamom rose, whole milk, pebble ice and espresso on top. A photo-worthy beverage with a delicious flavor. I would keep coming back for this drink for sure if it were a permanent menu item! Food wise my wife and I both got a breakfast sandwich, only difference she got bacon while I got the impossible sausage. Well made and delicious sandwiches that would make us return as well. I do wish they would have been a little bigger though. If our visit today was any indication of the typical my wife and I would gladly return! Friendly service in a great setting with well made food and drinks. Need to return to give their cocktails a try! A standout space in Portland.

    Smalls came highly recommend, but unfortunately I didn't have the most amazing experience…read more The inside is SUPER cute. If I were to come back here I would opt to just get coffee rather than food OR I'd come for a glass of wine because I did like the vibe on the inside. However, the breakfast sandwich was rather disappointing and our service was VERY slow. I ordered a coffee about half way through my meal and had to leave without it because it was taking too long.

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    4.3(86 reviews)
    0.5 miWest End

    This is a really cute little coffee shop/diner in the middle of a residential neighborhood not far…read morefrom the Portland Head Light. We decided to come here for coffee and snacks before heading to the park for the morning with our toddler. We arrived around 9:30am and must've gotten lucky bc we walked right up to the bar and were helped by a super friendly gal and ordered coffees, a few pastries from their display case (I got a huge chocolate chip cookie cup stuffed with Nutella for later) and my husband ordered the Pastrami on Rye sandwich to go. We sat and waited about 15 minutes and watched the crowd grow as about 20 people came into order to go drinks and snacks and a few chose to sit at the patio tables out front for dine in. By the time we left they were warning folks that the kitchen was taking about 45 minutes for food bc of so many orders at once and take out. It's charming inside, with a large bar area with about 15 bar seats, and a few small tables. Cute decor on the walls all Duck-themed and friendly staff who were really bustling. Of note: the Pastrami sandwich my husband ordered was AMAZING. One of the top ones he's had and he orders them everywhere. The pastrami was hot and fresh and the rye was perfectly toasted. My 2-year old loved it. Ha! They have a nice menu of food items inside - with sandwiches, specials, and lunch/dinner options it looked like. I'd love to come back and have more time to chill, enjoy the vibes on a slow afternoon, and order some food.

    The boys needed some breakfast/brunch and lucky for us we were within walking distance of the Ugly…read moreDuckling. Once arrived we ordered at the counter. They have a lot of breakfast sandwiches made on their homemade English Muffins. When I went to order I asked what's the favorite/best sellers and we told the Yinzer. I also figured I'd get another sandwich too so I went with the Pastrami on Rye. Unfortunately they did not have any Pastrami available so I will say I panicked a little and ordered the BLT. I took a bit to get our food but they were busy so I et that. Once home I got into the Yinzer first. Let me tell you this thing was saucy but I like it that way. I will say I was a big fan of the English Muffin, probably on of the best I have had. I also had plenty of Chipped Ham which was rather tasty. Now the BLT I wasn't the biggest fan of. I guess I'm just not a big fan of a breakfast sandwich with veggies on it. Just didn't work for me. Would for sure come back if I was in town again because they have a lot of tasty sounding sandwiches.

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    Standard Baking

    4.6(810 reviews)
    0.5 miOld Port
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    Great spot for baked goods! Open later than your usual bakery closes at 5PM. Be prepared to wait in…read moreline especially in the morning hours, luckily the line moved fairly quickly. Do not come here expecting to sit at a cafe and eat indoors. There are only a few outdoor tables. This is more of a take out spot. There was a preorder area which had no line seemed like a good option if you want to just drive up and grab your goods without waiting in a long line. The drinks (iced tea/cold brew/hot coffee/tea) are premade and I would say are above average. The pastries we had were unbelievable! Flakey, buttery croissants with simple but punchy flavors. This spot is worth the wait!

    How does one spend over $100 at a bakery - come to Standard and you'll find out! And it was…read moreabsolutely worth the wait in the rain on a Sunday morning. After having some of the bread prior to our meals at a few restaurants, we found out the bread is locally sourced at a sister business right around the corner from where ate the night before. There is parking avail for customers in the lot for 30 mins, we prob waited about 20 mins and crossed the threshold into baked goods heaven. There was so much to select from - we got pastries, cookies, pizza and bread - and we pretty much liked everything. Our least favorite was the morning bun with walnuts - we didn't have it right away so that might've been part of the issue. Just note that the bread served at the restaurants aren't available until 2pm - we were leaving that morning so we weren't going wait for it. We opted for other loaves instead and they didn't disappoint. If you want something yummy and fresh - make sure to stop by here before heading out of Portland. I do wish the setup was a bit more conducive to the big crowds as there isn't much space from the front door to the counter but still a fantastic find!

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    4.5(213 reviews)
    0.2 miOld Port

    We came as a group of 6 and ordered most things on the dinner menu to share. I was so inspired by…read morethe way they put ingredients together, and everything was so delicious. Everyone agreed that it was the best meal any of us had ever eaten. Service was incredible, and our waiter helped walk us through the right amount of food to order. The pacing of the dishes was perfect, and the wine was also great. Go here, order everything, don't ask questions, eat and be merry.

    This place was such a gem! There was a little bit of a wait, but after eating here, I can…read moredefinitely see why. We waited outside for our table and ended up sitting at one of the small sidewalk tables, which actually made for a really cute and relaxed experience. I didn't get a chance to see the inside since we waited outside and were seated outside, so I can't speak to the interior. The menu is small and tapas-style, which I loved because we were able to order a little bit of everything and share. We had the deviled eggs, grilled corn muffin, petite pastrami biscuits, smoked B&F bacon, and crispy spiced potatoes--and honestly, EVERYTHING was amazing. Every dish had so much flavor, and we couldn't pick a favorite! This was definitely one of those places where the wait was worth it. Great food, fun atmosphere, and a menu that makes you want to come back and try more. We'll absolutely be returning!

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