Stopped here the other day and had a delicious coffee. Great service, great ordering system (with covid-19 going on and them not allowing people inside). Will definitely be back next time I am in the area. read more

I absolutely love this place! Sitting at the window to do work while drinking an expertly crafted latte is one of my favorite things. I appreciate that they have vegan alternatives to milk such as almond milk and oat milk. If you want to sit with friends, there is a couch and some cozy chairs along with lots of tables. The baristas are great-- very kind and helpful. The only thing I dislike is how early they close or I would be there every day!! Overall, an amazing place! read more

Stopped by to grab a cup before starting my day. Coffee is well made, with great taste and flavor. They also have some savory and sweet breakfast pastries. The only challenge may be parking on busy Forest Ave. read more

The Proper Cup - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Maine

I've waffled on this review: 3 stars or 4 stars. I even wrote an entire review after my first trip and then deleted it because I wanted to give them a second (then third) chance. I've settled on 3 stars. I'll start with the space: it's cool, but not for me. They went for an industrial vibe and I just find it too dark! They have these great windows, but it feels like no natural light gets in there - I think the black walls contribute to that. But, it's definitely got a cool, trendy feel that will work for some people. I also don't get the motorcycle. It really just seems like it's a homage to male ego and doesn't really fit in. Now onto the coffee and food: it wasn't good the first time I went. It got better the second and third time. But each time, the cappuccino milk was way too hot and I couldn't taste the espresso. I also tried their drip and it was alright. Definitely doesn't compare to coffee from Portland's coffee roasters though. And the food! They're serving Standard and HiFi Donuts. It was all tasty and great but I could get either of those elsewhere on trips into the Old Port. Overall, it's been an okay experience. I'll come back occasionally if I'm in a rush or just want to get a coffee within walking distance of my house. read more

Great new addition to this area! Excellent coffee , beautiful space and the sweetest couple own the place. They were warm and welcoming which I find rare in many other places in Portland. It makes all the difference to me. I will be stopping here often. read more

The Proper Cup - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Maine

Without hyperbole, The Proper Cup has the best coffee in Portland. Personally I'm a black coffee guy. No riff raff, I just like coffee in my coffee. The medium roast at TPC is bean water from heaven. The coffee is from Flight Coffee, a Dover, NH roaster (also a great coffee shop). Usually enough sitting and outlet space, no WiFi problems, and plenty of parking on the street or in the neighborhood. 10/10 to study, have a meeting, or just enjoy a cup of high caffeine coffee. read more

The Proper Cup - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Maine

I have never had such a perfect latte. I happened upon this place after the place down the street quoted us a 40 minute wait for bagels... we walked in and the smoked salt maple latte called my name from the menu board. This latte tops the charts as the most delicious breakfast beverage I have ever had. Must try!!!! read more

Delicious cortado and cappuccino i had here during the quarantine. Happy to have this coffee shop close to my house. You are doing great job! read more

Awesome lattes and cappuccinos. But even better is the cool vibes, wicked nice folks who work their, and the wide open work spaces to chill.

Super cute coffee shop with friendly employees, excellent coffee, and lots of seating. No vegan food options was the only drawback.

Great customer service! Excellent coffee. The maple smoked sea salt latte was incredible

The owners seem motivated and I'm sure they are putting their heart and soul into this endeavor. I think they just need some time to find their rhythm and figure out who they are and what differentiates them from Portland's eleventy-billion other coffee shops. As others have noted, it's quite dark in there and their food options are not especially noteworthy. The coffee is fine. The latte needs a bit more practice. They describe themselves on their web site as "industrial goth" so I guess that explains the motorcycle? I don't get it but I'm willing to own that I am probably older than their target market. I would have loved studying there in college! read more

Was hoping for more here... I didn't get that cozy coffee shop feel. There are just a couple food options and my cappuccino was alright. I liked the window seats looking out onto Forrest ave, and the staff was nice. Hoping they add some more food and drink options... maybe a few couches... read more

Just last year there were no coffee shops in the Woodford's Corner area and now there are two! The Proper Cup is a great addition to the neighborhood and it complements Little Woodford's very well. Whereas Little Woodford's is small and bright and fosters boisterous conversation, the Proper Cup is mellow and spacious thus creating a great environment for people who want read, work on their laptop, or have a quiet, private meeting. I find it's a great place to bring my infant because it's easy to find a table where we can have some privacy and not worry about potentially bothering the person next to us. They make a pretty solid cup of hot chocolate as well. The owner/barista is great too! She's friendly and always remembers what I like to order. I'm a big fan of this place and really happy that we've got two great coffee shops in the neighborhood. read more

The coffee here tasted bright. The woman working at the counter was friendly. I also had a ham and cheese brioche roll that was squarely in the realm of acceptable savory bread products. I found a good spot to sit and do tasks on my laptop, where I overheard new yuppie parents talk about how Portland isn't a real city like San Francisco. The bathroom is clean and modern. read more

Love this place. It has a relaxing vibe, the coffee is great, the owner is awesome, and I get some of my best work done there.

The Proper Cup is a welcomed addition to the neighborhood! The owners, Zach and Rachel, are absolutely amazing and welcome everyone to the store with such enthusiasm. Their love and knowledge of coffee is evident - I love how they gave little samples in these small, adorable glasses and explained how each roast was different. My 5 year old is a fan of the big windows, the super cool motorcycle, the delicious HiFi Donuts! read more

Great coffee, great baked goods, awesome people. Highly recommended!

Clean place, and totally chill. Regular coffee is a bit of a bite, meaning a little strong, and my wife had a moca she did like. Service guy was nice. read more

Being my neighbor I expect more. The inside is perfect, inviting and open feel. The staff is great. Parking is a walk If you want to stay. The coffee should be the star.A cup of joe from an amazing place such as this should have been great. You decide. read more

I'm lucky enough to live down the street from this gem. Not only are the bevvys amazing, but the employees are all sweet, kind humans. I really think the owner, Rachel, makes the whole place. You feel the comfortable, warm vibes as soon as you walk in! Forest Ave desperately needed The Proper Cup, and I'm looking forward to enjoying it for many years to come. read more

Lovely coffee shop with anything you would want from espresso drinks to drip coffee. They have some food too, but I haven't tried that yet. Overall very prompt service and great artisanal coffee. read more

Visiting my siblings here in Maine and needed to get some work done. This is such a nice and cozy place to do some work! Coffee is great, and the atmosphere is very chill. Highly recommend! read more

These guys are a brand new coffee spot right on Forrest, and they're killing it. The staff is super nice, and seemingly very knowledgeable about the coffee they serve. The pastries they have are delicious and the wifi was super fast. I'd say I'll be visiting this place more often. read more

One of the best iced coffees I've ever had. Pleasant atmosphere and a great selection of pastries /sandwiches. 10/10 would recommend!

This is my go-to place in the neighborhood. The coffee and other drinks are great. As others have said, the food selection isn't always the best and can be a little uneven depending on the day, but generally I'm not there to eat. I like that there are a variety of seating options (stools at counter, chairs+table, couch, etc.) and lots of places to plug-in and work. The wifi is strong, I can do everything I need to do on my computer reliably. Something I really appreciate is that in the winter, they keep the place warm and cozy. The staff is great- always friendly, helpful, and not snobby coffee people. One time I forgot my wallet and they gave me my coffee. Another time, I forgot my phone charger and they let me borrow one. I'm excited to have this place in our neighborhood. read more

Proper Cup is a relaxed and welcoming space. A great place to sit and work or read while enjoying a coffee.

I live really close to the proper cup, like walking distance, so obviously I was stoked to see this place open up. The interior is so chic and a little tough/grungy which just makes it nice to be in with a lot of finished wood surfaces & matte black paint I wanna hang there all day. The first time I went I had a regular almond milk latte which was good, but henceforth I've loved the mocha and the iced Vietnamese--go out of ur comfort zone here totally worth it. The pastries they have are handmade by some local chef with local ingredients, so delicious. I love this place I really wanna see it thrive. read more