Best Cafes for Remote Work in Portland

Bayside

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

Old Port

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

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

Portland

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

Valley Street

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

Bayside

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

Portland

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

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