The best coffee roasters in Maine
Ranked by real customers — rating weighted by review volume across 7,260 Google reviews. Only roasters with 25+ reviews qualify. Updated 2026.
#1 Tandem Coffee and Bakery
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,741 reviews · Portland, ME
Modern cafe in a converted 1960s gas station serving house-roasted coffees, pastries & sandwiches.
“I waited in line for about 20 minutes on a Saturday morning. I got a loaded biscuit with strawberry jam and butter, as well as a jalapeño cheese biscuit. You can tell the biscuits …” — Rylan
#2 Bard Coffee
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,301 reviews · Portland, ME
Airy coffeehouse specializing in single-origin brews made from beans roasted in-house.
“It was my first time in Maine, and this was the first stop I made as I was exploring the town. I let the barista know it was my first time and he was helpful with the recommendatio…” — Pia
#3 Higher Grounds of Maine
4.8 ★★★★★ 440 reviews · Portland, ME
Casual coffee shop for locally roasted beans as well as teas, CBD products & light meals.
“This is a very nice store to grab some coffee, tea or some other drinks. They have a gorgeous interior, with few tables to dine in. There are tables available outside as well. The …” — Nehal
#4 Speckled Ax
4.5 ★★★★★ 636 reviews · Portland, ME
Single-cup brewing is the focus at this choice espresso shop, which uses wood-roasted organic beans.
“🪓 Excellent third wave coffee shop in the heart of Portland. Lighter, flavorful roasts. I tried the 🍁 maple iced latte and was pleasantly surprised. Of note is that their roasts …” — Johnathan
#5 Tandem Coffee Roasters
4.8 ★★★★★ 403 reviews · Portland, ME
Espressos, pastries & retail bags in cozy cafe with brick walls, open roasting space & cuppings.
“Perfect cafe for delicious coffee and snacks/pastries. Newly expanded large seating area both indoor and outdoors. Great variety of coffees for pour over as well as an awesome sele…” — Austin
#6 Mornings in Paris
4.3 ★★★★☆ 691 reviews · Kennebunk, ME
Casual cafe serving coffee, tea, and breakfast fare including pastries and macarons.
“Second time visiting for breakfast and so good as always! Delicious lattes, espresso drinks, pastries, crepes, and more! Great indoor and outdoor seating. Highly recommend!!!” — Michaela
#7 Arabica Coffee Company
4.4 ★★★★☆ 481 reviews · Portland, ME
Compact, welcoming coffee shop serving locally roasted beans & fresh-baked pastries.
“I stumbled on this place on my drive home to DC from Maine. The coffee (Tanzanian medium roast) was outstanding. I bought some beans to take with me. The ambiance was really pleasa…” — Adam
#8 Precipice Coffee
4.9 ★★★★★ 209 reviews · Ellsworth, ME
Compact coffee shop for zero-emissions roasted beans, lattes and baked goods, plus cold brews.
“Must stop here. After reading the reviews, I decided to venture outside of my norm and ordered the blueberry cold brew. Delicious! We also ordered a hot coffee with maple and oat m…” — Juju
#9 Time & Tide Coffee
4.8 ★★★★★ 216 reviews · Biddeford, ME
Independent cafe featuring a minimalist atmosphere and a menu of specialty drinks.
“2024 update: Time & Tide is still ticking. Pistachio cream's still good. The kaya custard toast is a nice snack, worth a try. I didn't get an espresso on its own this year, but the…” — James
#10 Double Great Coffee
4.7 ★★★★★ 203 reviews · Portland, ME
Relaxed, bright space serving locally roasted coffees, plus pastries and more.
“This place is hyper local and has incredibly high quality coffee. Single origin sourcing and professional roasting. A warm atmosphere and highly curated interior full of locals. Go…” — Divina