25 Best Cafes in Portland

“Higher Grounds is the coolest store ever. My husband and I stopped in twice during our Portland stay from out of town. We bought a variety of THC products and found the prices reasonable and quality to be exceptional. It’s a calm and ambiant place free from judgement. Everyone we spoke to was super kind and helpful!“

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

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

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

“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!“

“Great food and service. Nice dining area.“

“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.“

“Best martinis in Portland! It’s a must try if you’re in town. Chocolate salted caramel is my fav 🤤 but, you must ask for Miriam, she’ll take care of you!“

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

“While Portland, as a whole, hates making money on the weekend breakfast crowd. PMA Cafe came in clutch. They actually serve food. Like, I get that some people consider coffee to be a meal, some of us actually need food to be able to function. PMA Cafe, while the prices are a tad bit higher than what im used to paying, had excellent food and an attentive server.“

“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.“

“delicious bagels. nice people.“

“Great food and friendly service! Love this place“

“My husband and I traveled from the Ellworth Maine area to both build terrariums and look for a plant that has been on my bucket list for some time. This place did not dissapoint even remotely! We built 2 amazing terrariums without any knowledge about them going into it and came home with a Thai constellation Monstera and a baby pitcher plant! It was one of the most fun and grounding expierences of my life. All of the staff and the owner were so helpful, knowledgeable and passionate about it all! I wish I lived closer as I would frequent this place often just for the people and atmosphere alone! Words can describe how special of a place they have and I hope to see it continue to thrive for years to come. I have a mobility disability and getting around many places in a wheelchair can be a challenge but their set up makes it easy to get around and the staff are so ready and willing to assist in all of the things. If accessibility is a concern for you dont let it be! I want to give a big heartfelt thank you to the staff and owner for this amazing expierence (and a thank you for the happy birthday note in my monstera ❤️).“

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

“The coconut jumbles are to die for! They were gone before the ferry got back to Portland! We also got the apple cake, and citrus almond cake. I will definitely be back to grab some more. Looking forward to some more treats! I highly recommend!“

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

“The last place we stopped at during our trip to Portland, ME.

I ordered a maple latte and my partner got a caramel latte. Both were delicious! The atmosphere was amazing. I wish we had time to hang out there but this we had a long dbotanical.

The staff were very friendly and it smelled divine in there with coffee and tea mixing with fresh botanicals.“

“Went here with my friend right before close— we felt bad for getting there so late, but the workers were sincerely kind and went above and beyond to give us a good dining experience! Even took our trash and gave us napkins without us asking, so thoughtful. And the donuts were beyond delicious, and made fresh when we ordered! Thanks so much!“

“Really nice place to grab a drink and work out of for a few hours. Lots of large windows and plenty of choices for seating areas. Staff are friendly and there is a large selection of drinks to choose from for coffee and tea drinkers alike.“

“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 ❤️“

“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!“

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

“Such a fun and relaxing experience. I highly recommend!!!“