Speckled Ax

Came to meet up with a friend and, in addition to buying our coffee, I asked if I could have change for a couple dollars to pay for the absurdly expensive street parking. I've worked food service. I tip 25%. I don't have any popped-collar vibes -- normal guy, friendly tone, pretty understandable request.

Not only was their No itself a weird disappointment, the delivery from our disaffected 6'3" non-binary barista was such a clownish stereotype of smug, huffy satisfaction in sticking it to the Bourgeoisie. It was SNL's Azrael Abyss by way of Portlandia. It was juvenile and unnecessary even *if* management had a strict policy of refusing to accommodate their customers in this way.

What a lame hill to die on. There's a million other coffee shops to try instead. I'll come armed with quarters, and I'll be sure to stop in elsewhere.

The nicest baristas, the best drinks, and the coziest vibe inside. Can’t say enough nice things about these peeps. Literally never had a bad drink or baked good here.

What a hip little coffee shop. While the atmosphere is cool and all, the coffee is where they shine. It's hard for me to go to a different coffee place. Also the people who work here are very friendly.

Amazing pour-over. Drop everything and come here. Wait 90 seconds to cool for perfection. Tried the Colombian and the Tanzanian.

This location is my go to when in Portland, ME. As a music maker, any establishment displaying their PRO license, gets my business. As a bonus the coffee is amazing!!

Thanks for supporting music creators and making great coffee.

Coming from Australia it was so good to finally find some truly well made espresso coffee. It's so hard to find in the US. These negative reviews are hilarious: complaining about the higher cost (you get what you pay for), or the small cup sizes (that's a Medium in Australia! Why do people want lightly flavoured scalding hot milk?), or saying you're better off going to Starbucks! If you actually want a well made coffee made with quality beans then you won't be disappointed here.

Stopped here for a quick coffee before we left Portland for our weekend visit. Asked if they could make a flat white which wasn’t listed on the menu, they said yes and that their cappuccinos pretty much are flat whites, tasted great, perfect temp and lovely flavour. My husband said his salted hot chocolate was one of the best hot chocolates he’d ever had, and he’s had many! Staff were friendly and nice. Would definitely come back!