The Proper Cup
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The Proper Cup

500 Forest Ave, Portland, ME

★★★★★4.8(290 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

This Portland gem excels at creative espresso drinks like their signature maple latte with smoked sea salt, crafted by a genuinely friendly team that's happy to riff on your requests. The vibe is cozy and inviting—part hangout spot, part serious coffee destination—with excellent breakfast sandwiches and a warm atmosphere that makes it ideal for lingering with friends or settling in for work, though fair warning that their hours are shorter than you might hope and specialty milk options can add up in price.

What to expect

Signature drinksSpecialty drinksLight foodMeetingsFamily friendlyFull breakfastTraditional drinksEspresso focusedSlow sit

Google Reviews

Kat Libby
★★★★2 months ago

I love the lattes, but they're not great at communicating online when they are unexpectedly closed. I've showed up at 7am more than once and theres a sign on the door, but no post on IG/FB or their website. The only reason I give 4 instead of 5 stars! Otherwise they are fabulous, it's a cute shop, and always worth the drive in.

Brian Liberty
★★★★★3 months ago

Wonderful environment and great staff. Very friendly and willing to make a special request that wasn't on the menu. Breakfast sandwich with sausage was excellent and my Vanilla Breve Latte was perfect. I had never been here before and just happened past. Best random stop ever.

Naya Leite
★★★★★7 months ago

I enjoyed a maple latte topped with smoked sea salt, and it was absolutely delicious.

Bryndan Thomas
★★★★★10 months ago

Nice coffee shop with cool decor inside - feels like a hangout spot. I gave a lucky duck to the cashier and in response, glee and cheer. The location gives me a reason to knock off a couple stars on atmosphere. The business is very unlike most of the buildings, outside seating isnt as comfortable.

Joan Barker
★★★★2 years ago

Chill place to get work done and they serve a great drip coffee. Cons are that the hours are short and also the espresso drinks are pretty pricey - especially if you need a milk substitute. Overall a good vibe, though.

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