29 Best Cafes near South Portland

“My wife and I dined in with a local friend and were very impressed with the salads, local tofu, chicken salad, Fuzzy Verbena seasonal soft drink and vegan corn chowder which was really too good to be vegan. Warm, welcoming atmosphere, knowledgeable, attentive and professional staff. Just an excellent place.“

“Great local spot, fantastic sandwiches, great fancy coffees, and there's no way that you'll be burdened with too much leftover money after paying for it. High quality though, and the ambiance is great. Super annoying they don't take cash, and I'm looking forward to someday seeing someone in their for their first time melting down over that, that'll be a good show! I dig the local art, and craft made hats/stickers/etc they offer too, which helps connect local artists to the market--pretty rad!“

“Fork Food Lab is a heaven for any aspiring food entrepreneur that want to establish their food business or an already in market food business that wants to accelerate their growth without having to worry about capital expenses.I love the location and the easy accessibility. I love the atmosphere inside the place because they have almost everything that any food business would want.The team is amazing and very welcoming. I got to be shown around and everything at the place shows that the organization really cares about the people they work with.This is definitely a must visit place for any food business that wants to grow in Maine.“

“The café at Books a Million (BAM) had a cheerful and efficient barista at 9:30am. A mid-sized Café Americano was surprisingly inexpensive. The café offered limited indoor seating at tables and in plush reading chairs beside end tables. It also had outdoor patio seating. It had good onsite public WiFi. Plenty of free parking was available. I'll be back! Nothing beats sipping a good coffee at BAM while looking through the best sellers for a new book to read on a Maine beach or on a flight out of nearby PWM.“

“Cute clean convenient impressive restrooms great food with Irving perks. Nice pull aside from Hussle and bussel of heavy traffic area. And the smoothie I just had was delish ❣️

Parking: Ample parking

Wheelchair accessibility: Available“

“I love this Panera bread when I'm come down to the mall I stop in here to get a drink or some food and everything is just amazing the staff are great and everything about this place is amazing people definitely gotta check out the Panera bread in South Portland it's so good! Keep up the great work!“

“OMG. I wrote this review so long ago. Since then I have had nearly a thousand coffees here. My dog has a locker here. It’s anything but sterile, and the staff is incredibly knowledgeable about coffee and cannabis alike. 10/10 would recommend!
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Coffee was good, great even but the atmosphere was a bit sterile. I was there just after opening, so I'll try again in a few weeks.“

“A fantastically cozy little cafe/bar/bookstore. Meet with friends or sit solo and work on that book you're writing. The chai is spicy, the hot cocoa is balanced, and the pastries taste fresh.

The roasting room is on display where you can watch them roast their coffee beans live.

Milk alternatives are oat and coconut.

Bathrooms are all-gendered, super clean, and offer menstrual supplies for any who need them.

Dietary restrictions: Milk alternatives are oat and coconut

Parking: Paid public parking lot directly behind store plus street parking

Wheelchair accessibility: Bathrooms are downstairs“

“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.“

“Great food and service. Nice dining area.“

“Oh no? They mean oh YES! What a great experience. Unassuming inside and out. Simple but elegant menu. We ordered four different sandwiches and each was absolutely delicious. Great service. They have a surprisingly diverse wine selection and an uncommonly large selection of imported beer (plus a few local craft beers). This is a great option for eat-in (small space, though) or carryout. Give it a shot.“

“Beautiful evening for outdoor wedding anniversary meal at the Regency Garden Cafe. The server was very attentive and offered us complimentary desert for our anniversary. Second time we celebrated our anniversary at this location and would do it again“

“penguin got a pistachio breve here. not long of a wait. Cool stuff for sale.inside cool art work outside on the wall.“

“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 place for a nice light breakfast“

“Very friendly and honest with recommendations as it was my first time in. The food is pretty healthy and is typical cafe offerings like melts, bakery, salad, etc.

Great price for exchange. Unclear but I believe the drip coffee and tea are complimentary with purchase....They serve breakfast all day, I just was here for lunch though. I would return after this visit.“

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

“Don't be discouraged by the exterior. If you want good coffee, tasty breakfast, and quick service with no lines, Yordprom ticked all those boxes for us. We took a chance on it after waiting in line for too long at a Bakery further up and we were very happy with how buttery and flaky the ham and cheese croissant was and the softness and creaminess of the avocado bagel. As Australians, we can be picky with our coffee and I thought it was also a decent cappuccino. The setting was basic but it was fairly priced and we were welcomed with a smile and friendly goodbyes, so to us that was worth it compared to a more stylish/modern option that's too busy and overcharges. Thanks for the friendly service and tasty food, guys!“

“Utterly delightful breakfast/brunch cafe where I was pleased to meet some relatives who currently live in Vienna, Austria. Not surprised we had to wait a bit on a Sunday morning, but it was totally worth it. The service was wonderful and the food (I had a Florentine benedict) divine. Would come back here any day.“

“Amazing breakfast!! And the staff was quick and attentive!“

“Friendly service and the food and coffee ☕ were good ?. This cafe is convenient if you are visiting the museum ?. You can visit the cafe without visiting the museum ?️.
I had the chocolate ? croissant ? with a decaf hot drip coffee. Just sitting and listening to the video that was describing a display was relaxing ?. There is other artwork on display as well.
Plenty of ? seating and WiFi available. Limited menu. Prices reasonable.

Vegetarian options: Vegetarian options available.

Dietary restrictions: Let your server know about your dietary limitations ahead of time before ordering.

Parking: Street parking ?️ has a two hour time limit and you can pay online. There is a parking garage and lot nearby. Check the parking apps to see ? if you can find a discount.

Kid-friendliness: Families are welcomed.

Wheelchair accessibility: There is an elevator ? that will take you to the bottom floor where the cafe is located.“

“Good England muffins with peanut butter“

“On vacation from Catskill Mountains NY!! Definitely a must!! First time here! Food is amazing and so are the cinnamon buns!! Very friendly staff!! Definitely will be back!!“

“They were slammed by 50 plus people from a tournament and they did not miss a beat! Bartenders were amazing and kept it coming and the food was excellent. Haddock sandwich was delicious and all of the servi g staff remained friendly and patient!“

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

“The donuts here were AMAZING. Easily the best donuts in town (I said what I said). They are made fresh to order and delish! I can’t speak as highly for the iced coffee - my friend ordered two and one had grinds in the bottom and chunky almond milk- the guy making it definitely noticed (he spent an extra minute stirring it and holding it up to the light) and still served it but he’s young so it may just be a training issue. We tossed the coffee after. Either way, it didn’t stop us from making a trip back the next day to get some donuts for the drive home- and eating some right away. I will be back for the donuts anytime I’m in town!“

“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.“