Best Espresso-Focused Cafes in Portland

Old Port

In-house roastery serving single-origin coffees in an airy Old Port space with dedicated barista team and polished execution

Bayside

Hands-on roastery in West Bayside with direct-trade Guatemalan beans, manual gas roasting on a vintage machine, and community-driven space

East Bayside

On-site roastery with open roasting space, cupping sessions, and retail bags showcasing exceptional lots like process-driven Sidra

East Bayside

Portland's specialty roaster since 1994, committed to direct trade relationships and ecological sustainability with on-site roasting

Thompsons Point

Single-origin Rwandan Bourbon Arabica roastery with direct farmer relationships, paying twice farm gate price while funding healthcare for 1,200+ coffee growers

Valley Street

Direct-trade coffee sourced from owner's family farm in Burundi's Ngozi province, bringing East African beans to Maine

Bayside

Husband-and-wife operation focusing on properly extracted espresso with attention to grind, tamp, and extraction technique for balanced shots

Old Port

Wood-roasted certified organic and high-quality conventional coffees roasted in-house since 2007, served steps from Portland's waterfront

Old Port

Family-operated cafe and roastery serving locally roasted beans since 1995 with fresh-baked pastries in a compact downtown space

East End

Repurposed shipping container slinging Speckled Axe espresso and Ethiopian pour overs in East End's creative collective

Arts District

In-house roaster and cafe featuring ethically-sourced, direct-relationship coffees from New England with visible roastery operations and light roast offerings

Oakdale

Oakdale neighborhood spot serving quality espresso and drip coffee alongside locally baked pastries and creative drinks

Back Cove

UAE-based specialty chain serving sustainably sourced, organically certified beans with Middle Eastern-inspired drinks in Portland

Parkside

House-roasted specialty coffee in a converted 1960s gas station, with thoughtful sourcing and standout pastries from their bakery

Arts District

Wood-roasted organic coffee and high-quality single origins with a focus on single-cup brewing methods and rotating bean selections

North Deering

Wood-roasted certified organic and high-quality conventional coffees roasted on-site since 2007, with cold brew tower and roastery at this North Deering location