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Hilltop Coffee Shop
100 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101, United States
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Hilltop Coffee Shop
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Mi
Review №1

This is a cute little coffee shop. We’ve been walking to it each morning for the past 2 weeks. Super friendly staff, great coffee, loved the donuts and the blueberry muffins, and planning to try their sandwiches. Too sad they don’t allow indoor sitting now but hopefully the Covid situation would get better soon. They have couple tables outside :)

Tr
Review №2

Cute little coffee shop, the line was out the door and around the corner. They have a couple tables outside but right now theres no seating inside. Super friendly staff and some classy coffee options. If youre in the area and you have the time, stop in!

mi
Review №3

My favorite neighborhood coffee shop! Not only do they have a cute indoor/outdoor set up, the sweetest staff, and delicious toast specials (today was wild mushroom and scrambled eggs) the way they’ve navigated the pandemic has me a commited guest. They’ve adapted to the ups and downs all year with online ordering, a lovely pickup window, and are now welcoming walk-in service! Highly recommend at least stopping in for the most delightful warm buttered biscuit with jam 😋

El
Review №4

Beautiful interior! I loved visiting this cafe and would recommend for others to try it out. My mocha was very good and not to sweet. I went around 4pm, but by then most food options had run out. Get there early if you would like to grab one of their goodies!!

Ar
Review №5

I was excited to try this spot out after seeing photos/reading reviews. Unfortunately I got a cappuccino with blown out foam and nothing special in the taste.

Al
Review №6

The blueberry muffin is INCREDIBLE! YOU MUST GET IT! The coffee was great too- i got the dark roast. So so so good :)Great COVID service- they cleaned the pay station/counter between every customer and you cant even get within 6feet of the clerk!

Ke
Review №7

The dirty chai latte was amazing and staff was very friendly. However, I was really disappointed in the avocado toast, it was small and didn’t have a lot of flavor. Was on a small piece of toast with whipped avocado with a couple pieces of greens. I upgraded for the bacon which was amazing, but definitely not worth $11, really wish it had been better it’s such a cute spot!

Co
Review №8

Exceptional egg bacon cheese on brioche … so unexpected. kindness and coffee are great too.

El
Review №9

Nice amount of options, coffee was good, staff was friendly and fast. It also seems like a good place to chill out get some work/reading done.

Ta
Review №10

Super tasty coffee shop on the outskirts of downtown Portland, ME. They have an amazingly fluffy brioche for their breakfast sandwich, which is cheesy and hearty. The avocado toast was fresh and tasty with a hint of spice. And the buttery, jammy scone was the perfect dessert to round out the breakfast (dont worry, I split all the things). My cortado was a tad too milky (couldnt really taste the sspro) but Im not saying that is a definitively bad thing--I still very much enjoyed it. Like this place a lot!

Fr
Review №11

The breakfast sandwich was yummy with great bacon and cheese flavors plus the spicy sauce. The espresso drinks all come in 10 ounce cups, the sandwiches are the main star.

Br
Review №12

Nice little coffee shop, and convenient if youre walking along the water or sitting in one of the parks nearby. Our espresso and latte were only ok. The staff were friendly.

Ka
Review №13

Friendly staff, great coffee, and the biscuits with butter and jam are *drool face*

Gu
Review №14

Review only for the cappuccinos. Coffee is fine but I really don’t recommend getting a cappuccino. Then coffee is scalding hot and the foam is not silky smooth, it’s airy and flavorless.

Le
Review №15

Best coffee shop in all of Portland. Amazing food and drinks. Lovely cozy space. Warm staff. This place is underrated!

Ja
Review №16

Really nice, trendy coffee shop. Space inside is a bit small but the coffee and pastries were delicious and at reasonable prices. This coffee shop has the best blueberry muffins I have ever tasted!! They are filling but not overly sweet like most muffins are so I would definitley recommend trying one of those.

Ra
Review №17

Good food and coffee, just a little over priced in my opinion. Nice little hipster coffee shop that currently is only serving through a window so no sit down seating is available. But dont let that deter you from having a cup of good coffee and a unique breakfast sandwich.

Bi
Review №18

Very tasty mocha, and overall nice staff. Bought some parmesan bacon scones, hopefully theyre as good as they looked like. Looked nice inside, but we sat outside on the benches.

Kr
Review №19

Been coming here since I was young and still lived on the hill. One of my favorite coffee shops, and delicious breakfast sandwiches!

Ki
Review №20

Delicious drinks and friendly service!

Je
Review №21

Great experience here. Chill coffee shop, great latte. They have flavors (caramel, vanilla, hazelnut, mint, and some others) just not listed on the wall behind the register. They have more than egg sandwiches, we had the special scalloped sweet potatoes with a sunny side up egg and it was delicious!

Rh
Review №22

Really good coffee. Arrived around 6 am from airport and baked goods were hot and fresh. Quite close to Eastern Promenade for a stroll or boat/dog watching. Nice neighborhood spot sought out by locals!

A
Review №23

Quiet coffee shop with good coffee and spacious seating.

Da
Review №24

Best coffee on the Hill. My favorite is their iced chai. Some of the nicest people too. Today they forgot to put Splenda in my coffee and the employee ran me down half way to the prom to give me Splenda. Talk about caring for your customers!!

Ja
Review №25

The girl behind the counter was quick and pleasant. Its a nice little place, I took my daughter to when I was in town. Coffee was very good, not bitter like many, not watery like most. I assume they have WiFi, there were three people on laptops in there. The cookies were delicious . The

Rh
Review №26

Lovely place to start off your day!

Ke
Review №27

Only had coffees, which were fine. The overall decor and vibe of the place was not overly impactful. It made this place kinda forgettable when compared to other well-branded locations in the area.

Hi
Review №28

Cute place, great atmosphere. They’ve got a communal bookshelf you can peruse. Docked a star because the cold brew was bitter and tasted more like iced coffee. Staff are lovely, though.

Li
Review №29

Best coffeeshop in town . Amazing deserts and breakfast menu . It is my to go place . Very kind and nice staff I couldnt ask for more must try !!

Ja
Review №30

This is a great coffee shop on Munjoy Hill. The coffee was delicious. My only complaint was that the tables were dirty. The staff at the front desk was just standing around, so that could have been easily taken care of in 3 minutes. Love the coffee though, and appreciated the wireless.

Sh
Review №31

Cute little place. Can take a bit to grab your coffee due to light staff, but its worth the wait. Love the options and fresh snack items. Friendly staff and prices are very reasonable.

Bi
Review №32

This is a great coffee shop. It has a nice neighborhood feel. My Americano was excellent, strong with good flavor. The staff was friendly. I got a Morning Glory muffin which was delicious. There was a generous amount of seating, a nice place to relax and enjoy your coffee.

Ch
Review №33

Great coffee. Lots of room for meeting with friends. Limited food offerings. Nice cozy space.

Ol
Review №34

My experiences here have generally been good, however when I went today, the barista seemed extremely inconvienced by our presence. My friend noted she had had the same experience with him before. He was banging things around in irritation and had a look of quasi disgust on his face. It was almost comical.

Ni
Review №35

I only got a coffee - it was great coffee but more importantly the gal working was SO NICE. I messed up my order (clearly I needed the coffee, ha) and she fixed it for me on the house. I really appreciated that.

St
Review №36

This coffee shop on Munjoy Hill, well its wonderful! I adore the muffins, nice size, tender and absolutely delicious. Always a nice local group of folks enjoying hot beverages and lovely eats, Im so glad they are here!

Ru
Review №37

Cute little coffee shop. Very good coffee, nice staff. Pastry was delicious.

Me
Review №38

Great little neighborhood coffee shop. Staff is always friendly and the treats are delicious.

Ky
Review №39

3/5 Cappuccino however the negative review comes based on the infrequent atmosphere of the coffee shop. I like many others go there to work or have a conversation with a friend/client for 1 hour to 2 hours; the music changes frequently and today it was louder then my ear buds could drown out at full volume. The shop was playing extremely obnoxious club music loudly, the only song I could recognize was the 7 minute techno fiasco Sandstorm which in my opinion should never even be considered for a coffee shop playlist.

Mi
Review №40

One of many hipster coffee shops in Portland. Nothing special. The barista seemed inconvienced when I ordered. Its not in a convenient location. Fine in a pinch, but I wont go out of my way to go back.

Lu
Review №41

Great to have this spot here. A short walk up the hill from the park for a coffee.

Wi
Review №42

One of the best coffee shops I have ever been to!

St
Review №43

Amazing local coffee shop! The staff are always very sweet and seem to enjoy being there. Definitely try one the delicious baked goods that change everyday! They also carry almond milk, genious. My all around perfect neighborhood cafe.

Et
Review №44

Pleasant coffee shop with good drinks. A nice spot to meet friends or get some work done.

Br
Review №45

Cute coffee shop. Bar seating so you can stand up and work if you want!

An
Review №46

The workers were friendly and kind, the setting is open and welcoming, and theres good seating. A great place to sketch!

Jo
Review №47

Fast service. Yummy coffee and lattes

An
Review №48

Hilltop is my early morning walking spot. Lovely staff (they even remember what I like!) and getting there early one has great seating choices in all seasons. Hilltop is just one more reason to live on The Hill!

To
Review №49

Good cold brew, nice selection of baked goods and breakfast sandwiches

Sa
Review №50

No frills, fairly priced coffee and snacks. WiFi is adequate for working and atmosphere is relaxed. Mocha was tasty!

Pa
Review №51

Great dark roast. Delightful pastries.

Su
Review №52

Casual and not too large. Enough noise to cover your private conversations. Coffee is CBD, yummy. Baked treats and fresh egg sandwiches.

Ma
Review №53

VERY sincere and sweet staff. Always a delicious almond chai

Co
Review №54

Good service and a fairly large amount of just coffee selection

Ar
Review №55

Very nice little cafeComfortable and cozyFast and friendly serviceGreat prices

Vi
Review №56

Simple and good. Mocha and scones and banana bread were very good.

Ja
Review №57

Too busy for the employees to handle. One person making four Americano espressos leads to a long line of customers

Ka
Review №58

Adorable coffee shop serving coffee by design coffee and House made treats. Good service, convenient location and a welcoming vibe.

Ma
Review №59

10:00am on a Saturday and they were all out of eggs and one bagel left. The guy stood there behind the counter and didnt greet my husband or me, he just stood there. We bought the very last bagel, but the guy dropped one half and just returned our money to us. Just a side note, I grew up on Munjoy Hill when it was uncool to live there and everyone was friendly and upbeat. Although I love that there are restaurants to eat at, the place is just not the same.All in all it is really sad whats happening to Maine, not just the service, but all the unnecessary growth (buildings) going up. We should not be building on precious land when we have abandoned building already that could be fixed up.

Je
Review №60

Go to The Front Door for breakfast and stop for a coffee on your way back! Friendly, quiet atmosphere.

Je
Review №61

Perfect local coffee place. My daughter and I love to get the wishing stars out of the gum ball machine.

Ju
Review №62

Cute place but unfortunately the staff wasnt very friendly.

Sh
Review №63

The finest in locally owned caffet goodness! The brews are delicious, the variety is fantastic, and the location is quaint and charming!

Mi
Review №64

You will never regret having a warm blueberry muffin in the morning. Never had a better one.

Fr
Review №65

I went there but they wouldnt sell anything to me because its only online ordering and the pick up.

Je
Review №66

Nice location at the top of Munjoy Hill, decent enough coffee, nice muffins. Good small coffee shop.

Da
Review №67

Local neighborhood atmosphere, great drinks and baked goods. One of the best shops in Portland!

Ha
Review №68

Good coffee. Nice people. Nice space.

Pa
Review №69

Big sullen unwashed barista insists on his heavy metal stoner music on a quiet spring morning. Why does this guy have a job?

Ha
Review №70

I dont even mind dropping twenty or so bucks in this place. Very good food and milkshakes!!

Va
Review №71

Baristas were knowledgeable and friendly and the coffee was good & hot.

R
Review №72

Guy behind the counter was rude. Cold brew was meh.

Br
Review №73

Stopped in here every morning while in Portland. The staff is friendly and the coffee, cortado, cold brew was awesome. Cannot wait to go back again next time Im in Portland.Update 2017: still great. Got the chai this time and it was delicious! Everything bagels there are delish.

Mi
Review №74

Friendly staff and good coffee. I preferred it before the new remodel, but still a solid coffee shop.

Ja
Review №75

Good espresso. Thats all you need. They got it.

Em
Review №76

Great coffee in a cute neighborhood environment. Try a dirty chai or a cortado.

Co
Review №77

Local feel and they serve my favorite: Coffee By Design!!

Ms
Review №78

Nice local venue with expert friendly service

D
Review №79

Solid coffee stop, friendly neighborhood vibe.

As
Review №80

Out of the way, cute, and delicious!

De
Review №81

Lve the small location very cozy!

Mi
Review №82

Great spot with awesome staff !

Li
Review №83

Good coffee, great service. Open later than some cafes.

La
Review №84

Great mocha... Hit the spot!

Ka
Review №85

Delicious latte and lots of charm!

Ad
Review №86

Great coffee.

Mi
Review №87

Good coffee, cozy atmosphere.

Ks
Review №88

Get your caffeine fix at this local cafe serving beans from Coffee by design. Not as many frills/extra offerings compared to some of the other cafes in Portland.

Ma
Review №89

Good local coffee at reasonable price

Al
Review №90

Good espresso and great muffin!

Ma
Review №91

Love the new layout!

Jo
Review №92

I used to like this place until they removed 1/2 of the customer seating. It was hard enough to get a table before. Off to new digs. Oh well.

Ro
Review №93

Quaint neighborhood coffee shop

Ar
Review №94

Nice hang out, too loud.

As
Review №95

Great Chai, Cappuccinos, Croissants!

Ya
Review №96

A true Maine coffee shop, nothing you wont like

Be
Review №97

Fast accurate service

Ad
Review №98

Great Portland Coffee Shop, super friendly staff.

Ad
Review №99

Great vibe.

Jo
Review №100

My favorite place.

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  • Address:100 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101, United States
  • Site:http://hilltopcoffeeshop.com/
  • Phone:+1 207-780-0025
Categories
  • Coffee shop
Working hours
  • Monday:8AM–1PM
  • Tuesday:8AM–1PM
  • Wednesday:8AM–1PM
  • Thursday:8AM–1PM
  • Friday:8AM–1PM
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:8AM–1PM
Service options
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Delivery:No
  • Dine-in:No
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great coffee:Yes
  • Great tea selection:Yes
Popular for
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Solo dining:Yes
  • Good for working on laptop:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible seating:Yes
Offerings
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
Dining options
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dessert:Yes
  • Seating:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • High chairs:Yes
  • Restroom:Yes
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cozy:Yes
Crowd
  • College students:Yes
  • Family-friendly:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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