Portland city guide
19 cafés on the Brew Routes map, organized around the cup, the room, and whether each place earns another visit.
Portland guide
Most would-go-back signals first.

See why Prince Coffee is on the Brew Routes map.

Airy, polished hub with staff in suits serving elegant espresso flights.

Essential Congress Street stop for Vivid Coffee in a tiny, pink-trimmed space.

Vibrant, Brazilian-tiled café inside a nonprofit community hub.

Bright, industrial space with a visible roaster, perfect for sharing fruity coffees.

Portland's OG coffee temple: minimalist design, L-shaped bar, and zero Wi-Fi.

The bright, airy social hub for Old Port coffee lovers with perfect latte art.

Mid-century modern workspace with a laptop-friendly loft and caffeine molecule light.

Downtown's bustling, wood-accented hub, great for people-watching by the MAX.

Cozy neighborhood spot with ample seating and a warm fireplace.

Spacious, industrial community hub with the roastery and local Maine art.

Unpretentious, small coffee haven with lever-pulled espresso and vinyl music.

Quick, minimalist spot for rich Spectrum Blend espresso and perfect latte art.

High-ceilinged, minimalist space for house-roasted, fruit-forward coffee and conversation.

Small, bright, and color-drenched lab; grab a bold latte from the marble counter.

Bustling, sun-drenched industrial space with a 30-foot coffee bar for lively brunch.

Wood-roasted coffee in a cozy, long space featuring a distinctive tree stump table.

Bright, airy minimalist hub on a corner with house-roasted coffee and a great patio.

Industrial hub with big tables and a 50-foot reclaimed fir counter by the roaster.
Community notes
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This was my favourite coffee shop I got to visit in Portland!
Coffee 5.0 · Room 4.7