26 Best Cafes in Portland

“Stumbled upon this cute coffee shop walking around! We stopped in for a cold brew and we were pleasantly surprised by the extremely nice staff and affordable cannabis products. Would definitely recommend and return next time we make our way back to Portland!“

“This is a great little spot for breakfast, lunch, coffee, cocktails. The staff is very friendly and helpful and the service was stellar“

“Great coffee, cozy and welcoming atmosphere. Plus awesome book selection!“

“Great food and service. Nice dining area.“

“They have delicious breakfast burritos and breakfast bowls. Great customer service, friendly and smiling! I can't wait to try their lunch! Thank you Cote's!“

“LB Kitchen has an incredible selection of healthy things, including delicious breakfast items and excellent coffee.“

“We were there at the Regency for a 2 day conference and this was very convenient for us with a short lunch break. The food came fast and was very good. It was a beautiful day and very pleasant. The noise level was what I expected for a summer day in the Old Port with the background music blocking most noise.“

“What a cool, unique spot to get drinks and desert. Highly recommend the mocha martini and the flourless torte. The espresso martini was good, but was very alcohol forward leaving me missing some of the classic espresso taste. The crème brûlée’s flavor was spot on, but unfortunately the sugar crust was a bit thick and didn’t shatter right. Overall a great little place!“

“Lobstah Roll a must have and gluten free snack bars yummy“

“We visited on a late Saturday afternoon in mid-June 2025.

We found street parking a couple blocks away. The cafe is in the basement of the museum near the bathrooms and water fountains. There is a large meeting room or lecture all auditorium thing we believe too just further down the basement.

We did not actually eat anything here but we did take a bunch of pictures hoping to help others out. We actually didn't see any staff while we visited and we weren't sure if they were already closed for the day or what.“

“Great latte and wonderful owner and friendly staff. ☕️☕️☕️☕️“

“Great place for a nice light breakfast“

“Stopped in looking for a souvenir I could fly with and walked out with some goodies. As a bonus they had delicious vegan cookies which I got for myself! The person I spoke with was super helpful and kind and not at all judgy about my excitement about tinned fish! They went above and beyond with helpful information and advice.“

“Great food and friendly service! Love this place“

“super busy at lunch time but that kind of speaks volumes I think ! Lots of yummy options that are super affordable and also don’t make me feel heavy or gross after eating . I get a breakfast sandwich here before every tattoo appointment in the area, love that little ritual !“

“This is the cutest little coffee shop! The staff, coffee, and food were amazing and made our trip out to peaks island so memorable! We had to get some baba’s merch because we loved it so much. This is a must if you’re visiting the island!“

“Josh is a 2 time award winning coffee whisperer. Also there’s an iced malt coffee you need“

“Adorable vibes and the donuts were 11/10. Stopped with our kids and tried the cookies and cream. Possibly the best donuts I’ve ever had. They are mini and you have to order in packs of 6 with one flavor. I wish they did a flight so you can try different ones without committing to a few boxes. Cost is reasonable as well!“

“Wandered in on beautiful Halloween day and had the whole place to ourselves. What a gem! There are tons of plants, rocks, and decorations to choose from to make the perfect terrarium for your personality. For the price of the jar, you choose your plants and have access to experienced terrarium artists who know their stuff! My husband and I had dinner reservations, but we could have enjoyed brews and chews while we built our own mini world. 10/10 would recommend!“

“the blueberry latte is my favorite, but the people who work here are so great too!“

“My husband, MIL, and myself were visiting Maine all the way from NC and came here TWICE during our visit. First was brunch, then dinner. Both meals were exceptional. Our waitress(I wish I could remember her name, but she has long, red hair), gave the best service I have ever experienced in my life! This will definitely be a spot we must visit everytime we come up ❤️“

“Adorable little cafe with cozy vibes and delicious coffee. My cozyside latte was so good. I also really appreciate their commitment to eco-friendliness. All of their disposable items are compostable, the trash cans are all compost bins, and the for here cups are reusable glasses. So many places only serve their coffee in disposable cups so I have a lot of love for the places that still serve coffee in real glassware“

“The bubble tea from this place sent me on a magical, hypnotic journey that I will never forget. I got the navagio tea which is earl grey tea with oat milk and lavender syrup. It is heavenly. It is divine. This cafe is so much fun with plenty of nooks and corners to hide in and read.“

“The DCNA is a beautiful organization where neighbors get together and make things HAPPEN. Deering Center Porchfest Portland, ME is my favorite time of the year thanks to the DCNA. Join us!“

“They just have an all around great team. Bob the Baker is excellent, Buna the chef can rock a sandwich, and Karen in pottery is knowledgeable. Overall one of my favorite haunts in the East End.“

“Best place to eat on Peaks Island. This is the only restaurant on Peaks that is not a tourist trap.“