Tandem Coffee and Bakery
742 Congress St, Portland, ME
Crema's Take
“This Portland espresso haven pairs meticulously crafted pour overs and cappuccinos with genuinely exceptional pastries, especially their legendary strawberry jam biscuits—flaky, buttery, and finished with flaky salt for an unexpected kick. The vibe is cozy and intentional, built for slow coffee moments rather than quick grabs, though seating fills up fast, especially on weekend mornings. If you're seeking that rare combination of serious coffee technique and bakery excellence in one warm, unpretentious space, this is worth the early arrival.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with a pour-over program. Slow-sit spot. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
Went here multiple times over a few days. Place is always busy. Everything here is amazing. I didn’t want to stand in line so I did the online order which was so fast. I’d love to sit and eat from the other side. Ample outdoor seating. Would go every day if I lived there!
Stopped by a little after 8am on a weekday, already a few people out the door and seated. Amazing biscuits, we got a biscuit sandwich and a cheddar/jalapeno biscuit. I’d skip the biscuit sandwich and just get a biscuit next time. The jalapeño cheddar biscuit had a little bit of…
This place came up as a recommendation for Blueberry Pies. Unfortunately, when we went there, they did not have it. We did a takeout for a Salted Maple Coconut Scone. Amazing! Definitely try it. The place was really buzzing and there wasn’t any space to sit. There is some patio…
The strawberry jam biscuit is a standout, perfectly flaky with a rich, buttery texture. The jam is fresh and tangy, and the flaky salt on top adds a surprising burst of flavor that takes it to the next level. It's the perfect balance of sweet and savory. Definitely grab one if…
Decent breakfast sandwich, amazing banana bread. Dropped by this past weekend to grab their famous breakfast sandwich and some pastries. The store didn’t have a lot of indoor seating, and as expected, it was completely full when we walked in. They had a fairly big outdoor…
This is a great place for a coffee or a cappuccino. They have great service, it’s cozy and the inside was warm. The food was great too, with interesting options like an olive oil dish. I had the simply best scone ever. It was crispy and soft at the same time and not too doughy.…
Crema Reviews
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