
This Popular Portland Café Was Crowned Maine’s Best Coffee Shop
Maine is certainly not hurting for coffee shops.
Nearly every town in the state seems to have at least one spot where Mainers and tourists can enjoy a fresh cup of joe, along with savory and sweet snacks. Many of these spots also source high-quality beans and offer creative roasts.
As one might expect, Portland is fortunate to have a large number of these shops to choose from—including one that an iconic magazine has named the best in Maine.
Where is the Best Coffee Shop in Maine?
The folks over at the legendary Reader's Digest, published an article highlighting America's best local coffee shops. It served as a way for the site to pay homage to America's incredible small business owners, who deserve all the recognition they can get.
The list features the top coffee shop from each state, and for Maine, the honor went to none other than Bard Coffee.
Bard Coffee in Portland is Maine's Best Coffee Shop
Located in the heart of Portland's Old Port district, Bard Coffee has been serving delicious lattes, pour-overs, teas, and treats since it opened over a decade ago. The trendy café is the perfect spot to get your daily buzz, whether you're on your way to work or gearing up for a day of Portland sightseeing (I highly recommend the dirty chai, you know, in case you were wondering).
What Makes Bard Coffee in Portland, Maine, so Special?
Bard prides itself on its coffee. Not only is it great tasting, but the shop is very mindful about the sourcing of its beans. Many regions are typically represented on the menu, with flavor, aroma, and sustainability always in mind. You can read more about their mission on the company's website.
Bard's popularity is hard to miss. The coffee shop is always buzzing throughout the day and really picks up during the summer months, thanks to its ideal location in Portland's major shopping district, the Old Port.
But, enough from me, here's a little from Reader's Digest on why it selected Bard Coffee as Maine's finest.
The place is named for the Celtic order of poets who composed and recited verses celebrating the exploits of chieftains and heroes, and likewise, Bard’s self-proclaimed mission is to tell the story of each cup of coffee they serve, promising a total coffee experience.
This is how you know Bard is all about their coffee, every little detail adds up to make every cup and experience at Bard extra special. And it certainly doesn’t hurt that their coffee is just damn good.
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Congrats to Bard Coffee on the well-deserved national recognition! It's always great to see a small business get the attention it deserves.
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