Speckled Ax

Speckled Ax

18 Thames St, Portland, ME

★★★★★4.5(637 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

“Tucked into Portland's coffee scene, this spot has earned devoted local affection with an impressive balance between tried-and-true espresso drinks and inventive specialty creations that keep regulars coming back. The pour over program here suggests real care in sourcing and preparation, making it a destination for coffee enthusiasts who appreciate the craft without the pretension. With a 4.5-star rating across over 600 reviews, it's clearly struck that rare chord of being both a reliable neighborhood gathering place and a serious contender for specialty coffee lovers.”

What to expect

Espresso-focused, with a pour-over program.

Traditional drinksSpecialty drinksCraft espressoPour over

Google Reviews

Hannah Fisher
★★★★★2 months ago

Delicious latte & cappuccino. I appreciate the chill cozy relaxed vibe for an early morning. I could definitely read a book for hours here. Barista was knowledgeable about coffee and local news. Grabbed a bag of beans that smell amazing- can't wait to try.

Rashelle Paggeot
★★★★★3 months ago

Stopped in to grab some coffee beans while on vacation and this place was so cool. The branding is really fun and unique, and all of their coffee beans are wood-fire roasted, which I thought was super interesting. We tried a couple of pour overs with the beans and they were…

Taylor Flowe
★★★★★5 years ago

Spent this last weekend drinking coffee in almost every coffee shop around Portland & Speckled Ax was ABSOLUTELY the best that I had. The shop is beautiful and simply decorated. The menu is not extravagant, it simply highlights the delicious coffee. The maple latte is…

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