Bard Coffee is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in Portland.

1. Bard Coffee

9.1
185 Middle St (Exchange St.), Portland, ME
Coffee Shop · Downtown Portland · 108 tips and reviews

Kate K.Kate Knudson: Best iced soy latte in town. Tried and true.

Brad M.Brad Mace: Extreme care with pour over and precision with 'espresso. I had an amazing macchiato.. The fluorescent lights leave a little to be desired, but the coffee makes up for the light!

VasilisVasilis: nice place to have a coffee, great cappuccino but i wouldn't suggest the iced one. if you want something local, it is highly suggested!

Speckled Ax is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in Portland.

2. Speckled Ax

8.6
567 Congress St (Oak St), Portland, ME
Coffee Shop · Downtown Portland · 35 tips and reviews

MissyMissy: BEST COFFEE IN PORTLAND. Try the espresso w/milk and caramel (from Scratch Baking Co!)

Maarten P.Maarten Peschier: Excellent lattes and interesting milk choices!

Ken S.Ken S: Any of the espresso drinks are going to be great. The coffee is also done quite well. Enjoy the artisan chocolate with your coffee!!

Arabica Coffee is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in Portland.

3. Arabica Coffee

8.5
2 Free St (Cross St.), Portland, ME
Coffee Shop · Downtown Portland · 32 tips and reviews

Rata P.Rata Pattana-anusorn: Expresso Caramel is the best!! <3

Stephen J.Stephen Joffe: The Caramel Latte is the best you will ever have! Homemade caramel warmed....yum.....

Portland Old PortPortland Old Port: Try the maple latte! Great espresso, steamed milk and maple syrup. A trifecta of yum!

Tandem Coffee + Bakery is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in Portland.

4. Tandem Coffee + Bakery

9.3
742 Congress St, Portland, ME
Coffee Shop · Parkside · 58 tips and reviews

Jenn W.Jenn Wayboer: Delicious mocha and very cool atmosphere. But very pricey.

Jeremy F.Jeremy Fisher: Everything about this place is on point. Great vibes, perfect espresso and cortado, killer sandwiches, the best chocolate chip cookie

Caroline W.Caroline Wharton: Fabulous latte, blueberry pie plus cheddar and jalapeño biscuit

Hot Suppa is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in Portland.

5. Hot Suppa

9.2
703 Congress St, Portland, ME
Breakfast Spot · Parkside · 87 tips and reviews

Kevin S.Kevin Shaughnessy: The best breakfast in Maine corned beef hash, eggs Benny with fried green tomatoes, Maine Maple Latte and a Cajun Bloody Mary.

Albert C.Albert Choi: Love the Maine Maple Latte

Alex C.Alex Cavoulacos: Everything is delicious - awesome French toast and no matter what, get the Maine Maple Latte

Tandem Coffee Roasters is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in Portland.

6. Tandem Coffee Roasters

9.1
122 Anderson St (at Fox St.), Portland, ME
Coffee Shop · 13 tips and reviews

Kristin F.Kristin Fuhrmann-Simmons: A proper macchiato is served up beautifully. Great place for a repose.

Joseph K.Joseph Kuzma: The macchiato is amazing. Smoothest espresso I've ever had.

Tim L.Tim Luo: Best espresso drinks in the numerous places I tried. The pear scone also very good. 3 little figs in Boston is my favourite coffee shop, and they get their beans from here. Pilgrimage achieved!

Yordprom Coffee Shop is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in Portland.

7. Yordprom Coffee Shop

7.9
722 Congress St, Portland, ME
Coffee Shop · Parkside · 20 tips and reviews

Chris H.Chris Hallweaver: Awfully good latte. Dog pen too.

Reiki N.Reiki Nurse: The leather sofa is always occupied so get here early! The white mocha latte is to die for!!!

Edmund D.Edmund Davis-Quinn: The Vietnamese Latte is delicious.

Bar Of Chocolate Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in Portland.

8. Bar Of Chocolate Cafe

8.1
38 Wharf St, Portland, ME
Dessert Shop · Downtown Portland · 28 tips and reviews

Boozy cappuccino - yum!

ChrisChris: Have the Cotes du Rhone with the Double Chocolate Espresso Cake.

Patrick D.Patrick Donovan: Death in the afternoon and espresso martini... Fantastic. Guys, don't try to be too macho to enjoy a fantastic drink!

Coffee By Design is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in Portland.

9. Coffee By Design

7.7
620 Congress St (Btwn High & Park St.), Portland, ME
Coffee Shop · Downtown Portland · 28 tips and reviews

Jim B.Jim Berg: Great iced mocha!

Judd G.Judd Grimes: Latte FTW!

Mirko P.Mirko Pintar: Cappuccino is to my taste

Gorgeous Gelato is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in Portland.

10. Gorgeous Gelato

8.5
434 Fore St, Portland, ME
Ice Cream Parlor · Downtown Portland · 43 tips and reviews

Christine C.Christine Chan: Amazing affogato and superior service, wish we had one in New York <3

Jill H.Jill Hart: Try the Gorgeous signature flavor with a Cappuccino--- delicious!

Pietro D.Pietro Di Luzio: Authentic Italian espresso coffee.

Starbucks is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in Portland.

11. Starbucks

8.2
1080 Forest Ave (at Poland St), Portland, ME
Coffee Shop · North Deering · 11 tips and reviews

Thomas D.Thomas Drouin: Just had a Grande Mocha and it was awesome! The breakfast sandwich was very good too.

Allison M.Allison Morang Talon: Best Starbucks around. Morning crew is bright and cheery.

Amanda O.Amanda O'Brien: If coming from Stevens, come down Poland and park on the street. Easier parking AND it isn't illegal to make a left hand turn. Win!

Starbucks is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in Portland.

12. Starbucks

7.7
145 Commercial St (at Market St), Portland, ME
Coffee Shop · Downtown Portland · 13 tips and reviews

Christopher N.Christopher Nason: My favorite Starbucks location. Love graving a mocha latte while strolling around town.

Brian C.Brian Caton: I like the mocha frappe

Geoffrey B.Geoffrey Brailsford: Nautically themed for the location! Clean. Friendly. Attractive.

Coffee By Design is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in Portland.

13. Coffee By Design

8.5
67 India St (at Newbury St), Portland, ME
Coffee Shop · 24 tips and reviews

L.e. M.L.e. McKee: Iced Skinny white caramel latte is to die for! Thank you guys!!

Maine Foodie ToursMaine Foodie Tours: There's a welcoming vibe in each location that's uniquely its own and they roast their own beans! Delicious caffeinated beverages and loads of outlets ensure you and your electronics stay fueled!

Lisa F.Lisa F: Wifi key is wedrinkcoffee

The Proper Cup is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in Portland.

14. The Proper Cup

8.3
500 Forest Ave, Portland, ME
Coffee Shop · 2 tips and reviews

Dana V.Dana Villmore: Great lattes!

SarahSarah: Awesome selection of coffee with a super friendly staff. They even have nitro and matcha and are willing to customize anything. Great coffee shop atmosphere too with some outdoor seating.

Higher Grounds is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in Portland.

15. Higher Grounds

7.5
45 Wharf St, Portland, ME
Coffee Shop · Downtown Portland · 3 tips and reviews

HolidayHoliday: Do the house mocha iced coffee cold brew with added cbd oil because you can, your body will thank you later.

Bianca A.Bianca A: Cool atmosphere and friendly staff. Latte was good. They’ve got a lot of unique options like cbd and hemp infusion.

Caroline M.Caroline Matthews: Great cold brew. Strong!