Tandem Bakery + Coffee is up there as the best bakery I've ever been to. From the great seating…read moreoutside, to the friendly faces who are proud to give recommendations for all their incredible food, to the food itself. Wow, this place was incredible and deserving a 5 out of five stars. You really can't go wrong with anything you get, but I would say the highlight was the cheddar biscuit along with the Earl Grey and blueberry scone. The food scene at Portland was so fun. Give this place a try!

We had to try Tandem biscuits on our Portland visit and so glad we did!…read moreBiscuit egg sandwich was flavorful! Biscuit with butter and jam was amazing! Biscuit was so light and crumbly, absolutely delicious! Drip coffee and cappucino were nice and strong without being bitter or sour. Service was friendly and fast! Go try it, it's well worth the wait in long line!

Stopped in for a couple of cold coffee drinks on a hot day. The nitro cold brew hit the spot. This…read moreis a very popular coworking space during the workweek -- it can be hard to get a place to sit inside.

I had a fantastic espresso tonic here! They use fever tree tonic and their shot of espresso was…read moredialed in to perfection. They have an open front space with a wrap around counter so lots of spots to sit solo. Then they had some tables along the side wall across from the counter and some outdoor seats as well. They had a stocked bean selection for at home coffee drinkers along with some merch. The team was nice. They have codes for their bathrooms so you can ask for that at the counter. Definitely recommend swinging by Bard when you're in the area.

I actually really enjoyed this coffee bar that we stumbled upon. Wasn't busy and staff were…read morefriendly. We even met the cartoonist who did the cartoons around the shop. So sociable! Liked the aesthetic of the spot, with some artsy pieces throughout. My coffee too was quite tasty. The toffee flavouring was nice, but didn't overpower the espresso which I enjoyed. I'd also say pricing is good for its quality!

This place is super cute and right near the Westin Harbor side. They have pastries from a local…read morebakery that my mother enjoyed. The service is super friendly. When they open, they seem to have several locals. All around, a great place for coffee and maybe a snack.

Delicious latte & cappuccino. I appreciate the chill cozy relaxed vibe for an early morning. I…read morecould definitely read a book for hours here. Barista was knowledgeable about coffee and local news. Grabbed a bag of beans that smell amazing- can't wait to try.

Tried this coffee place out while I was on vacation, and the atmosphere was messy, the woman taking…read moremy order was not friendly, the pace of making the coffee was super slow, and the bathrooms were very dirty. Lots of open space inside so it didn't feel crowded and it had lots of lighting which was nice!

Saved my life when the coffeeshop around the corner had a ridiculous line. I got an English muffin…read moreBEC - delicious. Good coffee as well. Glad I got denied the other place to find this one!

The spot we grabbed coffee from today was at Yordpom. We snagged some street parking down the road,…read morea line was formed but still inside and as we stepped in a greeter welcomed us in. He also assured us despite the line it wouldn't be long. It was true they definitely kept it moving. Showing up a little later in the day their pastries were low so show up early for the best selection. They have inside seating as well as a nice little outside seating section too. We did only get drinks so look at other reviews for info on the food. My wife got an Iced Mocha and I got an Iced Vanilla Latte. I do think they could take names to improve the drink pick up so you know it's your drink like many other places do. Overall the drinks were good but with all of the coffee options in the greater Portland area it would not be top choice.

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.

I discovered Uncharted back in December 2025 while on dinner break for a show at Merrill…read moreAuditorium. From the moment I walked in, I fell in love with the atmosphere. It's definitely my kind of vibe. The staff were attentive and not put out when I first came in and were incredibly helpful with giving me suggestions (because everything sounded so good). I ended up leaving my first visit with The Abyss bubble tea and meandered my way back to Merrill. Today, I decided to treat my son to an evening out in Portland, and we swung into Uncharted for a quick tea. He got a small regular brown sugar milk tea and I got a large Kraken. I'm just as smitten with the vibe and the space now as I was back in December, & know that whenever I'm in town I'll be coming in to get a tasty drink to walk around town with.

Great book selection as well as yummy drinks! I love the way they decorate in there. Plus; they…read morekeep it nice and clean! Ample seating arrangements. Although there is no wheelchair access that I noticed.

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.

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!

Lovely place. Parking out front. Large counter with window for pastries. Service was kind and…read morequick. The coffee was delightful and roasted in house. The salted peanut butter pop tart I had was amazing as well. It came from a local pastry maker. It was all really good. I will definitely be back.

Served up a beautiful cappuccino in a warm comfy modern shop, pairing it with one of the local…read morebakeries pastries and you have a winning combo! Croissant was perfection, the coffee was strong and expertly made, we all enjoyed. Side note I loved the ceramic coffee cups here, perfect size.