Speckled Ax — Restaurant in Portland

Speckled Ax is probably the best coffee in the world. I recently moved to Portland, ME, after having lived in Seattle, Washington for 9 years, which was after living in Los Angeles for over a decade. I used to say that the best coffee in the world came from Portland, OR. But the best coffee in the world (in my opinion) comes from Portland, ME. Sometimes, I send coffee from here to my buddy in Seattle so he can catch a glimpse of what he's missing. If there's a better coffee out there, I...

2023: Visiting from Cleveland and this is one of the best coffees I’ve had. Perfect balance of flavors and acidity. The employee was friendly and quick. Definitely worth a stop!

2025: We came back for a second time on another trip and somehow, it was even better! The hot chocolate is so unique. It almost has a spiced flavor that I couldn't pinpoint but...

Incredible wood roasted coffee. This location is more of a coffee stand than a coffee house, as it's where they roast beans. There is a small counter with a barista and lots of neat ways to make a cup, and no seating inside. There are also beans for sale. Friendly and efficient, but the coffee speaks for...