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Maine's 11 Top Coffee Shops, Selected by Readers

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A couple weeks back, Eater Maine asked readers for their favorite coffee shops in the state. Responses came in in the comments, on Facebook (feel free to go and "Like" us), in emails and via the anonymous tip form. We've compiled the suggestions into a handy map to serve as a guide to the best coffee houses this state has to offer. The shops are listed in no particular order.
Your favorite caffeination destination not on the map? Let us know in the comments.
[Eds. note: A recommendation for Rock City sent by a loyal reader was lost in cyberspace. The map has been updated to include it.]


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Elements Books Coffee Beer

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With fine coffee, craft beer (and some wine offerings) and new and used books, it's very possible to spend a lot of time here.

St. Joe's Coffee

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Original breakfast sandwiches and "Bennies" (fried dough balls doused in powdered sugar) are a great accompaniment to the coffee.

Speckled Ax

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This cool, modern space has offerings to please even the biggest coffee geek, but the menu descriptions and informative staff will help out those with less bean knowledge.

Arabica Coffee

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Says one reader about this longtime Free Street institution: "Great beans, perfect lattes, excellent service and lovely ambiance."

Bard Coffee

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These baristas know what they are doing. Go here for great pourover coffee or a finely crafted latte. Leave the Starbucks across the street to the tourists.

Crema Coffee Company

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The spacious cafe/micro roaster from the folks behind Arabica has an industrial but welcoming feel with large windows offering a view of Commercial Street.

Tandem Coffee Roasters

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Writes a reader: "Tandem redefines excellent espresso and brews nuanced and bright shots without any bitterness, ever. They also offer great iced coffee and a really extraordinary malted ice coffee. For the cold winter months though, their bright and open cafe is just where I want to be sipping on some of the best espresso I've had anywhere across the globe."

Coffee By Design

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With four Maine shops, a roastery and a big expansion planned, CBD has grown a lot since its humble beginnings some two decades ago, but the focus on fresh, flavorful coffee remains.

Maine Roasters Coffee

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It's been a "neighborhood" coffee shop for Yarmouth and surrounding areas for close to 20 years.

Rock City Cafe

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From a reader: "While it does not have the same personality or charm as its earlier incarnation Second Read, its still a great spot to grab some java and something sweet. Their scones are unreal."

Zoot Coffee

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This small Camden cafe has character and offers up a comfortable meeting spot with excellent coffee.

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Elements Books Coffee Beer

With fine coffee, craft beer (and some wine offerings) and new and used books, it's very possible to spend a lot of time here.

St. Joe's Coffee

Original breakfast sandwiches and "Bennies" (fried dough balls doused in powdered sugar) are a great accompaniment to the coffee.

Speckled Ax

This cool, modern space has offerings to please even the biggest coffee geek, but the menu descriptions and informative staff will help out those with less bean knowledge.

Arabica Coffee

Says one reader about this longtime Free Street institution: "Great beans, perfect lattes, excellent service and lovely ambiance."

Bard Coffee

These baristas know what they are doing. Go here for great pourover coffee or a finely crafted latte. Leave the Starbucks across the street to the tourists.

Crema Coffee Company

The spacious cafe/micro roaster from the folks behind Arabica has an industrial but welcoming feel with large windows offering a view of Commercial Street.

Tandem Coffee Roasters

Writes a reader: "Tandem redefines excellent espresso and brews nuanced and bright shots without any bitterness, ever. They also offer great iced coffee and a really extraordinary malted ice coffee. For the cold winter months though, their bright and open cafe is just where I want to be sipping on some of the best espresso I've had anywhere across the globe."

Coffee By Design

With four Maine shops, a roastery and a big expansion planned, CBD has grown a lot since its humble beginnings some two decades ago, but the focus on fresh, flavorful coffee remains.

Maine Roasters Coffee

It's been a "neighborhood" coffee shop for Yarmouth and surrounding areas for close to 20 years.

Rock City Cafe

From a reader: "While it does not have the same personality or charm as its earlier incarnation Second Read, its still a great spot to grab some java and something sweet. Their scones are unreal."

Zoot Coffee

This small Camden cafe has character and offers up a comfortable meeting spot with excellent coffee.