31 Best Cafes near South Portland

“Thank you for being one of the only places in town with healthy and vegan options � the amazing taste is a bonus“

“I had so much fun tonight attending the Unicorn cupcake class!! The instructor was so informative, fun, and easy to learn from. Thank you and I will definitely be back!!“

“Great good and amazing prices can't beat it“

“Outstanding fare; courteous, professional staff; charming atmosphere; a must—highly recommend! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“I went to this store for the first time of tuesday afternoon this week. I'm not from the area and had gotten lost. My phone was not charged so I didn't have a GPS to help me find my way to where I was going. I'm a single mom and I was getting worried. A gentleman there by the name of James saw how worried I was and asked what was wrong. I explained my situation. Even though he was busy he took the time and actually wrote down every turn or exit I needed to take, he literally wrote step by step what I had to do to get me and my young children home safely. I can't even begin to express how much this meant to me, because of his kindness we made it home safe. It's workers like James that make businesses great. This store is lucky to have someone who not only does his job but goes beyond that and helps others without regard of being recognized.“

“Huge location. Incredibly spacious inside. Multiple kiosks for ordering. Definitely plenty of space to dine and order at your convenience. Coffee station is a nice touch to the layout right by the entrance. Loved my french onion soup and chipotle chicken avo melt. I even got a $4.19 chocolate croissant for free 😊“

“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“

“Finally got to check this place out over Father's Day weekend. Fantastic! Highly recommended!“

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

“Great food and friendly service! Love this place“

“Wonderful coffee the best in town plus food is exceptional!“

“Top marks for our server who took extra care with our order, separating the soup and salad for sharing. The crab cakes were amazing! We ordered wine which was clearly chosen based on the taste and an easy pairing with menu items. The restaurant sits just outside the hotel allowing guests to enjoy a quiet spot in the city and the lovely outdoors.“

“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!“

“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“

“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!“

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

“Baba's is my very favorite place on the island!! Such a beautiful cafe, with every detail of the space reflecting the owners' and staff's love of Peaks. The coffee is absurdly good and the breakfast sandwich is INSANE. I truly think it might be the best I've ever had. Make sure to get there before 11 AM so you can try it! I love you Baba's!!!!!! <3“

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

“I was not about to leave Portland and forget to shout out this donut shop. Super cute, cozy atmosphere and will be on my list to visit each year I make it back to Portland. I will completely forget about that other donut shop 😂

Just the right size for a sweet treat. Loved the flavors! The fruity pebble one is SO good and the cookies and cream comes in second place. 10/10, MUST recommend!!!“

“Good England muffins with peanut butter“

“We went here a couple times when we were visiting OOB, and it was so delicious! Will come back next time.“

“Great place for a nice light breakfast“

“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.“

“10/10, I recommend this place! Such a cozy atmosphere, great food and great service! I had the smashed burger and a canalized pineapple margarita--they know good food!

I will be coming back to try everything else in their menu!

Thank you for the memories!“

“My mom and my sister love it here!!!They have such amazing food! Don and Tami are just so wonderful!! ❤️ Very good customer service!!! I recommend people to go eat there!!😊“

“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 ❤️“

“Omg so good. I went there like twice a week when I lived in Maine. The passion fruit tea was my favorite. I loved how it was sweet but had that bitter aftertaste to get my tongue back to normal. I was generally scared to try new flavors though. One time I tried the matcha and it was amazing. Like I didn’t even taste the bitterness of the matcha since it was mixed with strawberry syrup. Also the barista with green hair was always so nice and a good worker. They deserve a raise.They made the best drinks and I knew I could count on them to not disappoint me when I got my drink. They also started to memorize my name and order which was sweet. They really know how to make a matcha good. Wish I could summon them everytime I need boba or coffee. I miss that place mannn…“

“delicious bagels. nice people.“

“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.“