This Popular Coffee Shop Was Named the ‘Coziest’ in Maine

While Maine is filled with awesome and generally ‘cozy’ places to grab a coffee, one spot is getting national attention for being called the coziest.

We love coffee shops—not just for the good coffee and quick bites, but for the vibe, too. They’re the perfect place to meet up, catch up, and feel like you’re hanging at your own version of Central Perk (yes, like in Friends).

So, with that in mind, who’s making the call by naming this Maine coffee shop the coziest in the state—and what are they basing it on?

​In their article ‘The Coziest Coffee Shop in Every State,’ Gabbi Shaw and Caroline Fox of Business Insider curated a list of inviting coffee shops across the U.S. by analyzing genuine customer reviews from platforms like Yelp. They focused on establishments that received consistent praise for their cozy atmosphere, friendly service, and quality offerings.

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Well, having said all that, which popular, fan-favorite coffee shop here in Maine is now being recognized as the coziest?

According to Business Insider and their article highlighting ‘The Coziest Coffee Shop in Every State,’ their pick for Maine is Coffee ME Up in Portland. Located at 221 Cumberland Ave, Business Insider pointed to a Yelp review praising ‘the coffee, food, and ambiance.’

According to their website, Coffee ME Up was created by a husband-and-wife team with a mission to spread kindness, human connection, and positive energy.

They personally built the space with help from friends, focusing on warmth, brightness, and comfort, while putting just as much care into the coffee, food, and service.

There you have it—the coziest coffee shop in Maine, according to Business Insider, is Coffee ME Up in Portland.

Have you ever been to Maine’s coziest coffee shop? Where’s your favorite cozy spot to grab a cup? We’d love to hear from you—feel free to join the conversation by messaging us on the app.

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