The staff were all exceptionally nice and helpful. We got a bagel with hummus and tomato, a granola bar (which is more like a British flapjack than a granola bar. It’s like an oaty nutty fruity dense cake. Not overly sweet like a granola bar that’s held together with lots of syrup.) and we also got a mocha coffee with oatmilk (they also had soy and almond options)
The bagel was tender and chewy with a pleasant crispy crust.
The mocha was quite nice. A mild coffee flavor, and the chocolate flavor was more prevalent.
We also grabbed a bag of little lad’s herbal corn here. Nooch and herbs. It was an enjoyable mix of flavors that I hadn’t had before.
The bookstore aspect was pretty cool. They had a lot of different books. They had different sections they focused on. Cookbooks bear the register, and also a section for for black authors.
Unfortunately the holy donut flavor they carry isn’t vegan. It would be nice to see more options here.
Wendy Resnik
The coffee is great, didn’t try the food, but what a great bookstore!!! So well curated! A really interesting socially conscious selection. If I lived here, I would definitely hang out on a regular basis.
Scott Lambert
Great little place to get a beverage, treats (including gluten-free), and a great read. I sometimes stop in just to get a drink and work in a positive and productive thinking space. Not a place for a full meal.
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Very kind, coffee was great and food was accurate.
Lisa Marie
I love this place but lately I feel like the lack in quality of coffee has gone down . Today they put 80% of the milk I asked for and only a portion of the shot I paid for I watched the drink be made and that is not how it’s suppose to be done they filled my entire cup of with just MILK!!! .and then mixed the shot in and I saw the rest of my shot left in the metal cup then get dumped out . . So All I tasted was straight up milk I tasted no espresso and I was to scared to say anything so I just took the drink and left !!!
Please train the employees correctly . The milk should only be filled to the lower line then if there is still room after the shot is mixed in then add more milk.
I owned my own coffee shop before moving to maine. . That was our biggest complaint when we first opened we learned quickly how to make ice coffee correctly
Otherwise great staff great environment just feel like coffee making lately when I come in is lacking quite a bit .
L F
Toasted everything bagels! Soo gooddd
Samantha Costello
Best hang anytime of day. Wonderful community board, beers, food, and service. Love to hunker down and get some work done here
Cory Bryce
espresso incredibly burnt and undrinkable. how was that even possible?
Erica Kushner
This place is amazing, what a fun atmosphere to be in. Wish there were more places like this in my local area. Super fun looking at all the used books to choose from, plenty of seating to get settled and cozy up with a good read! Elements has loyalty cards which I think is such a fun way to bring people back into their shop. Staff were really funny and relational which was a joy. I got a rose cardamom latte that was perfect. I love that there hours are late in the day not just early morning. They do serve alcohol, but I didn’t try it so I cannot speak to that portion of the shop.
S C
Coffee was VERY bland. The place is nice, but I would not return for coffee.
Favorite cozy place to get a matcha and read a book. Also the book prices are great for readers. Always a great selection
Katherine Onacki
Love the vibes of this little coffee shop. The coffees I have tried have been amazing and I witnessed a difficult customer last time I went in and the employee that handled it, did so with grace and patience. Very impressive customer service.
Roz
No food
James Gray
My wife and I couldn’t focus in our apartment while trying today study, so we decided to try studying at elemental. We arrived and everything was great; the atmosphere, price, and just about everything else was great. When we tried to find a place to set up, all of the seats were taken or reserved except for a couple of seats on opposite sides of the restaurant. We had to have our order converted to “to go” and leave. It was quite disappointing. The coffee ended up tasting pretty average, and my wife didn’t finish her’s. I also don’t think I got my full 16oz. I’ve had good experiences in the past and probably will be back one day, but I was so disappointed and demoralized today.
Emily Henley
The best coffee shop in Southern Maine, for sure! Absolutely nails the ambiance and the coffee is great! A great place to work as well. My happy place. 🙂
The staff were all exceptionally nice and helpful. We got a bagel with hummus and tomato, a granola bar (which is more like a British flapjack than a granola bar. It’s like an oaty nutty fruity dense cake. Not overly sweet like a granola bar that’s held together with lots of syrup.) and we also got a mocha coffee with oatmilk (they also had soy and almond options) The bagel was tender and chewy with a pleasant crispy crust. The mocha was quite nice. A mild coffee flavor, and the chocolate flavor was more prevalent. We also grabbed a bag of little lad’s herbal corn here. Nooch and herbs. It was an enjoyable mix of flavors that I hadn’t had before. The bookstore aspect was pretty cool. They had a lot of different books. They had different sections they focused on. Cookbooks bear the register, and also a section for for black authors. Unfortunately the holy donut flavor they carry isn’t vegan. It would be nice to see more options here.
The coffee is great, didn’t try the food, but what a great bookstore!!! So well curated! A really interesting socially conscious selection. If I lived here, I would definitely hang out on a regular basis.
Great little place to get a beverage, treats (including gluten-free), and a great read. I sometimes stop in just to get a drink and work in a positive and productive thinking space.
Not a place for a full meal.
Very kind, coffee was great and food was accurate.
I love this place but lately I feel like the lack in quality of coffee has gone down .
Today they put 80% of the milk I asked for and only a portion of the shot I paid for I watched the drink be made and that is not how it’s suppose to be done they filled my entire cup of with just MILK!!! .and then mixed the shot in and I saw the rest of my shot left in the metal cup then get dumped out . . So All I tasted was straight up milk I tasted no espresso and I was to scared to say anything so I just took the drink and left !!!
Please train the employees correctly . The milk should only be filled to the lower line then if there is still room after the shot is mixed in then add more milk.
I owned my own coffee shop before moving to maine. . That was our biggest complaint when we first opened we learned quickly how to make ice coffee correctly
Otherwise great staff great environment just feel like coffee making lately when I come in is lacking quite a bit .
Toasted everything bagels! Soo gooddd
Best hang anytime of day. Wonderful community board, beers, food, and service. Love to hunker down and get some work done here
espresso incredibly burnt and undrinkable. how was that even possible?
This place is amazing, what a fun atmosphere to be in. Wish there were more places like this in my local area. Super fun looking at all the used books to choose from, plenty of seating to get settled and cozy up with a good read! Elements has loyalty cards which I think is such a fun way to bring people back into their shop. Staff were really funny and relational which was a joy. I got a rose cardamom latte that was perfect. I love that there hours are late in the day not just early morning. They do serve alcohol, but I didn’t try it so I cannot speak to that portion of the shop.
Coffee was VERY bland. The place is nice, but I would not return for coffee.
Restaurantji Recommends
Favorite cozy place to get a matcha and read a book. Also the book prices are great for readers. Always a great selection
Love the vibes of this little coffee shop. The coffees I have tried have been amazing and I witnessed a difficult customer last time I went in and the employee that handled it, did so with grace and patience. Very impressive customer service.
No food
My wife and I couldn’t focus in our apartment while trying today study, so we decided to try studying at elemental. We arrived and everything was great; the atmosphere, price, and just about everything else was great. When we tried to find a place to set up, all of the seats were taken or reserved except for a couple of seats on opposite sides of the restaurant. We had to have our order converted to “to go” and leave. It was quite disappointing. The coffee ended up tasting pretty average, and my wife didn’t finish her’s. I also don’t think I got my full 16oz. I’ve had good experiences in the past and probably will be back one day, but I was so disappointed and demoralized today.
The best coffee shop in Southern Maine, for sure! Absolutely nails the ambiance and the coffee is great! A great place to work as well. My happy place. 🙂
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