Portland · Cumberland County, ME
Best coffee in Portland
Scout analyzed 85 Portland places and surfaced the ones that actually fit coffee.
Places analyzed
85
Matches
10
Typical spend
$15
Typical visit
56 min
Best neighborhoods for coffee
Ranked by how many matching spots Scout found in each area.
Scout-verified spots
Old Port
Salt Yard Cafe & Bar
This cafe and bar is a good spot for a casual breakfast or light lunch, pairing well with a walk around the commercial street. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and around $15-35 per person for a meal and a drink.
Valley Street
Burundi Star Coffee
Burundi Star Coffee is a good spot for a quick, affordable coffee stop or a solo break, especially during weekday mornings or afternoons. Expect to spend 30 minutes and around $5-$15 per person.
East Bayside
Coffee By Design
This is a good spot for a casual coffee stop, either alone or with a friend, lasting about 30 minutes. Expect to spend $5-$15 per person.
Downtown
Speckled Ax
Speckled Ax is a good stop for a high-quality coffee break or a casual meeting, typically taking less than an hour and costing $5-$15 per person. It's a solid choice to begin a day of exploring or as a quick pick-me-up.
Old Port
Bard Coffee
Bard Coffee is a good stop for a casual coffee break, suitable for starting a day of exploring or a quick solo visit. Expect to spend $5-$12 per person for 30-60 minutes.
Parkside
Tandem Coffee and Bakery
Tandem is a good spot for a casual breakfast or lunch with coffee and pastries, suitable for a quick stop or a relaxed hour. Expect to spend $10-25 per person.
East Bayside
Duckfat
Duckfat is a good stop for a casual meal of sandwiches and fries, fitting well into a midday or evening outing in Portland. Expect to spend $15-35 per person for food and a drink.
East Bayside
Tandem Coffee Roasters
Tandem Coffee Roasters is ideal for a quick solo stop or casual meetup, typically costing $5-15 per person for coffee and pastries. Expect to spend about 30 minutes enjoying the cozy cafe atmosphere, perhaps before a shopping trip or work session.
Bayside
Coffee ME Up
Coffee ME Up is suitable for a quick breakfast or lunch stop, grabbing a coffee, or a casual meetup. Expect to spend 30 minutes and under $15 per person for a drink and a bite.
Old Port
Novare Res Bier Cafe
Novare Res Bier Cafe is a hidden bar suitable for an evening drink or casual dinner with a unique beer selection. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and $20-50 per person on drinks and snacks.
Under $35
Cheap dates and low-spend afternoons.
No reservation needed
Walk in tonight.
What Scout found
- 10 of the 85 analyzed Portland places fit coffee.
- 0% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
- 0% have easy parking.
- Dominant moods: Relaxed, Social, Quiet, Playful, Quirky.
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