Higher Grounds
45 Wharf St, Portland, ME
Crema's Take
“This Portland gem goes beyond coffee with an intriguing curated selection that spans specialty beverages like their creative French toast latte and South Pacific tea, alongside unexpected finds like edibles and tinctures that make browsing feel like discovery. The window-side bar seating and thoughtfully organized space strike that rare balance between cozy refuge on a snowy day and productive workspace, drawing everyone from remote workers to couples on a coffee crawl. What keeps people coming back is the warm, welcoming vibe paired with quality products and genuinely friendly staff who make both regulars and first-time visitors feel at home.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Good location, nice ambiance, and decor, quality products, friendly staff; Higher Grounds checks all the boxes! My wife and I checked it out for the first time this evening, and were most impressed. The owner was really nice, and gave us a great deal. Will absolutely revisit, and recommend.
A warm place on a cold, snowy day! My wife and I went here as part of the Portland Coffee Crawl. The French toast latte was enjoyable, there was free WiFi and a table to get some work done, and the staff member there was super friendly. Definitely recommend.
Love this place. Great selection of beverages, from coffee to root beer; plus edibles, tinctures, and pre-rolls. Everything is well organized and easy to explore. I tried the South Pacific tea and it was delicious. Customer service was excellent; Nina and Mark were both friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely helpful. Looking forward to my next visit.
We're from out of town and thought the concept of this place was intriguing- ended up loving it! Sipped on some delicious hot chocolate at the window side bar area while my husband shopped for some Christmas pre rolls. Life is good here :)
Staying in Portland and walked by this cute coffee shop and got ourselves delicious Matcha latte as well as a coffee that is infused:) Also picked up a few pre-rolls to enjoy! 10/10 recommend
Crema Reviews
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