Bard Coffee
185 Middle St, Portland, ME
Crema's Take
“Bard Coffee is a Portland institution where the espresso work is genuinely exceptional—their cold brew and mochas inspire daily return visits, and baristas thoughtfully guide you toward flavor combinations that actually work. The roastery aroma hits you the moment you walk in, the service team moves with impressive precision even during the rush, and the bright, welcoming space works equally well for lingering with a perfectly balanced latte or settling in with your laptop for hours. It's the kind of neighborhood spot that feels both polished and genuinely warm, with pastries and signature drinks that justify the hype.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
I am a huge cold brew fan and Bard Coffee has one of the best cold brews I’ve ever had. I asked my barista for a flavored syrup and they suggested Carmel which was AMAZING. Just the right amount of sweet without diluting the coffee with milk/cream. I also had one of the chocolate croissants which was also sooo good. The atmosphere was perfect and just what I was looking for.
This place makes the most perfect mocha - in appearance and taste. Just sweet enough without being overpowering with 10/10 presentation. I came here every day of my trip because I didn’t want to be disappointed at another shop!
Great place to get out of the chilly breezy day. Busy but well organized. They kept an eye on the door and tried to direct people into the line for smooth service. Everyone behind the counter was good natured and worked well together. A great “coffeehouse” atmosphere. We sat on the side and were able to enjoy the space inside while admiring the Portland streetscape. Oh! The coffee was great too! Smooth. Great taste. Well worth the stop!
As soon as you walk into Bard coffee, you would know that you’re gonna have amazing coffee from the smell of their coffee beans. I had the maple latte. It was good but a bit sweet, so if you don’t like sugar it’s better to stick with the regular latte. I had a sip from my friend’s caramel latte and it was so good, less sweet than the maple one.
Cute cafe, their latte was smooth and perfectly balanced.. the vibe inside is pretty welcoming and bright.. good spot to work or just relax.. tried their Danish too which was not sweet but flavorful with cottage cheese and asparagus. One of the best coffee shops I have tried In Portland (;
Crema Reviews
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