Coffee By Design
| Category: | Coffee Shop |
| Address: | 620 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101, USA |
| Phone: | +1 207-772-5533 |
| Site: | coffeebydesign.com |
| Rating: | 4.5 |
| Working: | 6:30AM–7PM 6:30AM–7PM 6:30AM–7PM 6:30AM–7PM 6:30AM–7PM 6:30AM–7:30PM 6:30AM–6PM |
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Counter Snippet: "What would you like?" "Yeah, Ill have a bagel with cream cheese and an 8oz medium coffee, please." "Would you like your bagel toasted?" "Yes, toasted." The man steps to his left at the counter from in front of the bagel case. "Do you want that to go?" "Yes please." "Thatll be four seventeen." "Four seventeen...," the man mutters to himself as he fishes from his wallet a five dollar bill and gives it to the female clerk. The customer is waiting for his change fidgeting with coins he keeps in his wallet. "Do you want your change?" the clerk asks as she at first is about to hand coins to him, but hesitates withdrawing her hand as she asks the man. It seems she withdraws her hand to the man customer as he looks up from his wallet at the clerk. "Yes." He puts out his right hand, palms the change and puts it into his wallet. He notices that he has a taxi coupon in his wallet when he is assessing his change. The clerk is slicing the bagel and places it in the toaster feed. She then tilts the spout of the coffee canister on the back wall counter adjacent to the toaster and fills an 8oz cup that she reached head high for on an above shelf. She places the cup of coffee at the front counter by the register in front of the customer. "Does anybody here take taxis?" he asks the clerk behind the counter now squatting to the lower shelf on the back wall beneath the upper shelves of sweet drink juice bottles with spouts, cups, coffee canisters, toaster and supplies. "Taxi? Do you want me to call you a taxi?" "No. I have a coupon for a taxi. Does anybody here take taxis?" he asks the clerk behind the counter peering round to see the female manager with a clipboard by the drink cooler near the front counter where he stands. The man notices that the manager doesnt seem to take notice of him. "I dont know. Im not sure," she says still squatting behind the counter to the lower shelf looking up at him briefly. "Well, do you take taxis?" "No, but I have a friend who takes them. Ill give it to them," she says as she stands up and comes two paces to the front counter. The man hands her the business card coupon. "Here you go." He folds and puts his wallet into his left pocket stepping round to the side counter to wait for his bagel to toast. He waits for it to rotate through the toaster. The bagel slides the chute of the toaster. He notices it. The clerk swoops up the bagel, cream cheese packets, a napkin and a plastic knife and puts it all in a white paper bag folding the top of the bag over once while handing the customer the bag. "I dont need a bag," the man says as he is unfolding it to grab the bagel. "But, the cream cheese is in there." "You mean you didnt spread the cream cheese?" he asks as he looks in the bag. "No." "Will you spread the cream cheese?" "No. We dont do that here. It holds up the line." "Oh," the man says noticing no line. "Well, how am I going to spread the cream cheese?"
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Troy Hansen
I was hoping for a rich and bitter espresso. I received a weak shot without a punch. Nice creme, but far from memorable. I enquired where the beans are sourced. All over the world. Many, many places. Come on guys, you promote yourself as a boutique coffee company. FFS, at least have bean origin and variety available somewhere. Some of us have a genuine interest in this stuff.
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Michelle Morphine
No wifi, staff were rude, when asked for the bathroom key, it was thrown at me and I wasnt told where the bathroom was. Finally found it after trying the key on the third unmarked door. Bathroom was trashed, this store completely made me feel like an inconvenience.
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Joseph Kuzma
Great coffee-by-the-cup, amazing coffee-by-the-pound. The coffee is strong and they have soy milk for the lattes so Im happy. Its a little cramped inside so if its busy youre better off taking your cup-o-joe to go but otherwise its a top-notch establishment.
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A Private User
Coffee snobs beware, anyone whos used to Starbucks or DDs though will think this place is amazing. Coffee by the bean usually no longer in its peak freshness by the time its bagged an sold. Custom blends are mediocre. Hot cocoa is too weak.
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Ian Witherby
Excellent third-wave coffee company. Knowledgeable staff, variety of available beans. Had a Costa Rica that was to die for! Could use a couch or two inside but otherwise a great experience.
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Andrew Libs
The combination of friendly/energetic baristas, great tasting coffee, and a fun atmosphere made for a great experience. Thanks for making my first trip to Portland enjoyable CBD!
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Mark Hamilton
Had a great time while visiting town a few weeks ago. Friendly and helpful staff that gave us a lot of good info regarding Portland. Cant wait to go back!
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Sergey Bondarchuk
Weak coffee. I believe They put a single shot of espresso in a small cappuccino so the coffee is watery. Not a third wave coffee type of place.
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Zachary Goater
!!!(CLOSED UNTIL 4/25/16)!!! Great place to get quick coffee with a smile. I recommend this as an introduction to the cities saturated coffee scene.
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Richard Mondor
The best place to sit and have coffee with a friend . Also the staff is always effecient in getting your coffee.
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Summer Leppanen
A last resort for local coffee. There are many better options although theyre not the worst.
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Jenn Williams
I <3 CBD. Get the sweet AND spicy black eyed chai with vanilla soy milk. Thank me later.
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Elizabeth Waters
Lots of selection, and a warm, inviting cafe space. I would not recommend the smoothies.
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Susan Fowler
Quiet seating in back, nice clean atmosphere to enjoy time with friends or alone
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A Private User
Great coffee. If you dont like strong coffee like strabucks then stay away
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Zach Taylor
Portlands mini chain. Classic coffee shop feel. Good drinks, great staff.
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Naomi Anderson
BEST COFFEE IN MAINE. Amazing staff as well! Very friendly and small.
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David mehrtens
Delicious coffee and a fresh lemon glazed donut make for good times.
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Rory McDougal
Great local coffee shop with a friendly and attentive staff.
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Victoria Ryder
I highly recommend the coffee - the Kenya roast especially.
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Todd Parker
Light Roast coffee, black w/almond shot - tis fantastic!
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Laura Betancourt
Their chai is wonderful but the place is kind of small
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Andrew Devine
Awesome coffee place. Definitely one of my favorites.
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Matt Taylor
Great coffee. What youd want from a coffee shop.
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Matthew James Derocher
Really love this quirky little coffee shop.
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Bear Keller
Nice local coffee shop and great food
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Meryl Chiarello
Great coffee, I have to return...
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Andrew Swift
Great hot chocolate! Cozy & fun!!
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Christopher Kimball
Great coffee locally roasted!
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Brooke Lyons-Justus
Best iced lattes in Portland!
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Sean Ringey
The mocha was delicious!
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Philippe Fortin
Best coffee.
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Matt Merkel
Good coffee
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