- Q: How many coffee shops are in Portland, Maine?
- A: Portland, Maine is home to more than a dozen local coffee shops packed into just two square miles of its downtown district.
- Q: What types of coffee shops can you find in Portland?
- A: Portland has a mix of trendy, independent third-wave coffee shops that focus on sustainable, single-origin sourcing and supporting local farmers, as well as well-known coffee shop chains.
- Q: How does Portland's coffee scene compare to other cities?
- A: Despite its small size, Portland, Maine punches above its weight when it comes to coffee, offering a variety of excellent options for coffee lovers.
- Q: What can visitors find at Portland's coffee shops?
- A: Portland’s coffee shops provide everything from early-morning caffeine fixes to late-afternoon pick-me-ups, catering to a range of coffee preferences.
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1. The Holy Donut
Savor unique potato donuts, enjoy sweet flavors in a cozy setting.
The Holy Donut is a specialty coffee and donut shop that serves an array of freshly made specialty donuts, handmade on-site daily , and made from fresh locally sourced ingredients. The charming little café boasts comfortable décor and a mouthwatering menu of donuts of all kinds, ranging from standard vanilla, strawberry crème, and sugar to gourmet chai-glazed, maple-bacon and dark chocolate-sea salt donuts. The café also serves a variety of traditional and specialty coffee drinks, including americano, cappuccino, macchiato, and espresso-baked sips.
194 Park Ave, Portland, ME 04102, Phone: 207-874-7774
2. Arabica Coffee House
Sip rich coffee, enjoy a relaxing break with local charm.
Arabica Coffee House is a local coffee roaster and café with floor-to-ceiling windows and brick walls, warm wood finishes and trailing house plants, and a cozy and bustling atmosphere. Friendly but focused staff serves a selection of coffee drinks from americano, latte, macchiato, and espresso made with house-roasted coffee beans to a range of teas, all served hot or iced. The 24-year-old coffee shop has grown from its humble origins into two locations, one overlooking the city’s docks and the other an intimate downtown nook. Arabica also serves scrumptious home-baked eats, such as pastries and quiches.
2 Free Street, Downtown, Portland, Maine, 4101, Phone: 207-899-1833
3. Aroma Joe's Coffee
Grab refreshing energy drinks, enjoy quick, flavorful coffee on the go.
Located in Jetport Plaza, Aroma Joe's Coffee is a locally-owned and operated coffee shop chain with two locations that have been helping in south Portland wake up in the morning with freshly brewed coffee, teas, and fresh juices for years. The friendly, coffee chain serves a variety of traditional and specialty coffee drinks, including americano, cappuccino, macchiato, and espresso-baked sips, as well as pour-overs, cold brews and brewed teas. The coffee shops also offer a range of light snacks and freshly baked pastries and are open all day, seven days a week.
443 Western Ave, South Portland, ME 04106, Phone: 207-536-0513
4. Bard Coffee
Savor expertly brewed coffee, enjoy a cozy spot with artisan vibes.
Located in the heart of the city’s Old Port district, Bard Coffee has been serving house-roasted, single-origin coffee for over ten years. The Old Port favorite boasts a laid-back vibe with artisan flair, rustic farmhouse tables, vibrant orange stools, and prints of coffee farms, and staff exuding excellent, old-fashioned friendliness. The friendly, coffee chain serves a variety of traditional and specialty coffee drinks, including americano, cappuccino, macchiato, and espresso-baked sips, as well as pour-overs, cold brews and brewed teas. The coffee shops also offer a range of light snacks and freshly baked pastries and are open all day, seven days a week.
185 Middle Street, Old Port, Portland, Maine, 4101, Phone: 207-899-4788
5. Coffee By Design
Enjoy small-batch roasts, savor locally crafted coffee in a modern space.
Coffee By Design is one of Portland’s oldest coffee spots and mainstays for great coffee. Established over 22 years ago, the old guard roaster offers single-origin coffees and blends sustainably sourced from coffee-growing countries around the world. Coffee By Design has several locations across Portland, the largest of which is the East Bayside location, which is home to a roastery and an espresso and coffee bar. The coffee shops have an industrial feel with floor-to-ceiling garage doors, and warm décor, and complimentary wireless Internet for the laptop crowd and digital nomads.
1 Diamond Street, East Bayside, Portland, Maine, 4101, Phone: 207-874-5400
6. Coffee ME Up
Sip fresh brews, enjoy quick bites in a friendly atmosphere.
Coffee ME Up is a small shop with a homey vibe on the corner of the East End and Bayside neighborhoods that serves a delectable array of baked goods, savory sandwiches, and house-roasted coffee. Owned by a couple from Albania, the cozy coffee shop boasts Middle Eastern influences with opulent décor and a warm and welcoming ambiance and serves a variety of espresso drinks and coffee, smoothies, hot or ice, herbal teas, and specialty drinks like cappuccino freddo and traditional Turkish coffee. Don’t miss the homemade baklava, made fresh every day by the owner's mother, for a mouthwatering treat.
221 Cumberland Avenue, West Bayside, Portland, Maine, 4101, Phone: 207-536-1279
7. Hifi Donuts
Indulge in creative donuts, savor bold coffee blends in a lively setting.
HiFi Donuts is a specialty coffee and donut shop that serves George Howell Coffees and Nobl Nitro Brew-on-tap, along with an array of freshly made specialty donuts, handmade on-site daily and made from whole, fresh ingredients such as locally sourced dairy, fruit, and honey. Co-founder Melissa Selvon’s French Creole background brings an exotic flair to the charming little café that boasts comfortable décor and a mouthwatering menu of donuts of all kinds. The restaurant also serves a breakfast and lunch menu with standard treats such as eggs and bacon, breakfast sandwiches, fresh salads, and gourmet sandwiches.
30 City Center, Portland, ME 04101, Phone: 207-747-5314
8. Higher Grounds
Savor organic coffee, relax in a peaceful, community-focused space.
Tucked away on a pedestrian-only thoroughfare in the Old Port, Higher Grounds is a small café on Wharf Street that is part coffee house and part cannabis apothecary. The coffee shop was the first in Portland to support the legalization of marijuana in Maine and offers a casual spot for visitors to buy cannabis and enjoy great coffee. Boasting cosmos-themed murals and shelves of CBD products, the coffee shop serves coffee from Portland roaster Speckled Ax in a variety of forms, including espresso drinks, drip coffees, and pour overs, along with herbal tea blends.
45 Wharf St, Portland, ME 04101, Phone: 207-536-7550
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