I really liked this coffee shop. They are great at staying safe during Covid and the coffee was really great. They also had oat milk which was the main reason I wanted to come.Their hours are a little weird as they are trying to get back to business as usual so I would call because they were open even when google said they weren’t.I ordered two ice coffees with oat milk and they were lovely!

Great place to get some breakfast sandwich and coffee. They have veggie sausages that are really good. They also sell baked goodies from local places.Too bad that they don’t accept orders for pick up. It is on my way to school and I would love to call ahead and just stop by to get it to save me some time.

Rediscovered this shop this summer. Got some cute little nooks, yummy coffee, and options for baked goods from local places or some breakfast sandwiches and smoothies.

Excellent light roast coffee. Happened to stop by on customer appreciation day and got my drink for free! Made my day :)

I love this place and usually go once a week! My go-to breakfast is a Berry Delight smoothie and a chocolate croissant. Everyone who works here is super friendly and the atmosphere is great!

I come in regularly with a group of my friends and the employees are always so sweet. one day i came in, went up to the counter and the barista remembered my exact order before i even opened my mouth. i was so impressed with how kind and attentive the employees are and they will always have my support

Im so glad to have this wonderful coffee shop in our neighborhood. Its a friendly, low-key meeting place with good coffee and an even greater mission.

Quaint and friendly. The kind of coffee house everyone hopes theyll have in their neighborhood. Popular with both post-grads and families with kids.

Comfortable atmosphere. The staff are friendly and welcoming, and they know how to pull espresso shots. Great coffee drinks. Among the very best Ive had in Portland.

A very nice coffee bar, with nice drinks, and things to eat.... the employees are very sweet and attentive and Zane is FABULOUS!!.... please stop by when you are in the neighborhood.😎👨👍☕🍵🍶🍰🍩🍪🌈

Lovely neighborhood coffee shop offering affordable, and healthy breakfast options. I loved the variety of treats. The diversity of customers was endearing, as well. Go, Rwanda Bean! This is my new favorite coffee shop!

This was my go-to coffee shop when I lived in Portland, ME and is single handedly responsible for getting me addicted to caffeine. It is very cozy and showcases artwork by local artists. The Raspberry Truffle Mocha is AMAZING. Its a great place to meet friends, take your family, study, or get get work done.

Im a regular here and the coffee is good, consistent, and the staff friendly. The interior is being improved. The variety of breakfast items is impressive.

This place is awesome! I am lucky enough to live close by but I didnt discover it until 3 months into living here. Really a diamond in the rough, as is this whole like cluster of businesses here. Many people dont consider stopping by this part of town but they should -- its great.

Cool coffee shop.

Great local coffee shop with yummy coffee and various other treats - beans sourced directly rom Rwandan farmers.

The Best neighborhood coffee shop in town. They serve great coffee, they know how to steam milk, and they make some of the best small batch ice cream in town. All in a great setting with plenty of room to spread out.What coffee should be!

This is a very friendly, comfortable neighborhood place, which serves great coffee. But, even better ice cream!!!! The ice cream is a delectable which in my opinion far exceeds what most people would consider their favorite ice cream at any other vendor. I am glad they are there.

I do not live in the neighborhood, but its a great place to stop on the way into town.I love the Kamasouptra soups and the gluten free baked goods.The hot cider was remarkably good as well.Keep up the good work.I enjoyed my first visit and plan on making it a regular stop.

Went here once as it was on my way. Tried their latte flavor on special. Im really snobby about my milk froth and foam. This was not a drink made by someone who loves their craft and pays attention to that detail.Considering there were only 2 types of regular coffee ready, Im guessing their espresso drinks were their signature. Im short, I was unimpressed. It was very average but would make a great spot to sit with a friend and have a coffee.

I love this place. Great coffee with 50% of profits going back to the farmers that grew it. Their baristas are top notch as well.

Coffee terrific!! Staff friendly and helpful. Although people were parked at tables with their laptops, there still was room to sit.

Great coffee choices. Would love more options for food.

Great breakfast sandwiches great business practices

Fabulous neighborhood coffee shop with superb coffee blends, delicious homemade pastries, and laid-back atmosphere. Perfect for a morning coffee break, student study spot, or casual business meet. Its my new favorite go-to spot to meet up with friends.

Great service, great coffee!

Classic coffee house, inviting atmosphere and staff. Supports local organizations and products. Delicious drinks and food. Cant ask for more.

Great ice cream! Honey made ice cream is so creamy and delicious. Flavors are outstanding

One the best cafe in town. Perfectly roasted coffee. Try the eggheads fresh in the morning. Quaint and locally owned.

Cozy, friendly and excellent service. I had a delicious Nutella latte... Yum! Great place to set up, have a cup and chat.

Good breakfast sandwichI enjoy the truffle coffeeGot games and books for kids to keep busy withGood selection for padtries5Recommend for relax cozy time

Excellent spot! Very friendly staff and cozy spot to sip coffee or tea.

The dark roast has been different and absolutely superb every time I have come here. Highly recommended for the quality coffee alone.

Great coffee and the nicest people

Great coffee house and pleasant service.

My girlfriend has a knack for finding these amazing little places no matter what town we are in - damn good coffee and wonderful baked goods including gluten free items.

Mellow place for a good cup of coffee. Good music at a reasonable volume conducive to do a little work, string wifi, and nice staff.

Great locally owned coffee shop. Friendly, comfortable atmosphere. Community oriented.

Great coffee and service. Good breakfast sandwich as well.

Nutella latte was excellent, as was the Sriracha breakfast sandwich. Staff is extremely welcoming. Great laid back vibe and tunes.

Good friends and neighbors. A warm place to get coffee.

This is a VERY busy place in the morning! The store is clean, rustic looking and offers a variety of coffees and tea. The only drawbacks are the smaller sized coffees that are available and the premium prices.

Terrific staff, wonderful beverages and great atmosphere. The only reasons that I gave it a four instead of five is that there is minimal convenient parking and the prices can be a little high. If youre in the area, it at least warrants a quick visit.

This place is fantastic. I love the bagels and cream cheese! I may become a regular.

Knowledgeable and friendly staff with decently priced coffee! Nice atmosphere and chill music.

Nice neighborhood cafe, with nice treats to accompany your espresso (be careful, their single size is a double shot).

Great working out look looking out to the harbor.

Great local caffe with good food, atmosphere and service

Great coffee and locally produced baked goods. Love the muesli/chia breakfast in a cup.

I go every morning and am never dissatisfied. The coffee is great.

Good coffee, friendly staff, several non coffee options including kombucha and smoothies, they also have breakfast sandwiches and bagels.

Cute little cafe, great coffee! It was a nice place to get some work done

A delicious cup in a cozy spot.

Great neighborhood coffee shop with free WiFi. Good selection of hot & cold drinks

Great atmosphere. Friendly and knowledgeable baristasDelicious coffee

Super cute neighborhood coffee shop. Lots of families, great selection of drinks (not just coffee) and food.

Great coffee and tons of different drinks you can order for whatever you crave. Atmosphere is cozy.

Food is amazing, staff are very nice, just a great place to hang out or get coffee

Great little neighborhood coffee shop. Clean. Great bagels.

Excellent coffe and Avery nice atmosphere!

A great coffee shop. One​ of Portlands best kept secrets.

Cute, consistent, good selection, friendly folks at the counter. And nothings changed since Rwanda Bean took over, besides the icecream coming off the menu.

Its a great small coffee shop would really recommend

Top coffee and bagels in a cool off the Beaton track location.

Calming music, Nice Lattes, Standard Baking Company Crossant. WiFi. 😊

Pleasant place and staff, available wifi, good food and drinks

Coffee is great. People are nice.

Excellent coffee, fresh pastries, comfortable environment and pleasant staff! Black Cat Coffee is THE definition of community with sofas, tables, bulletin boards, free wifi and just a wonderful rhythm of life unfolding!

Great coffee

So great! I love the baked goods!

Nice scones orange juice and real expreso.

Great weekend spot for a bagel and coffee. Excellent staff!

Lovely honest cafe serving great coffee and home made treats!

Its great for hidimg from heat or chill, and delivers a great start to your day!

Very good coffee in Portland, ME. Definitely worth to visit regularly.

Very limited variety. Also the staff had no customer service skills. I had ordered a bagel that I didnt get. When I asked about it,she insisted I didnt order it. I showed her the receipt and she finally remembered. This was crazy since there were so few customers that she forgot my order. Very limited street parking too.

Amazing, I go almost everyday, great for kids too.

Friendly and comfortable local neighborhood business with wonderful drinks, snacks, and ice cream.

Black Cat Coffee is now a neighborhood institution for Deering, Libbytown, and beyond residents of Portland, ME. Owned and operated by a local family, this cozy little coffee shop (and ice cream parlour!) is a favorite place to visit. They serve terrific, locally roasted coffee (Matts Wood Roasted Coffee); many wonderful pastries made in-house by Jenny; Little Bee Ice Cream (also made in-house by Jenny, with locally sourced honey as a prime ingredient); and soups from Karmasouptra (another Portland institution).In addition to traditional drip coffee (decaf, mid/light roast, and dark roast), they operate a full espresso bar. You can get your traditional espresso, latte, or chai, or--if youve the need to indulge your sweet-tooth-- you can sample one of their many tasty, flavored lattes. The Nutella Latte is a personal favorite, but I also really love the Sock Saunders dark roast coffee.Beyond the regular coffee shop nuance, Black Cat also boasts its very own Little Free Library, where you can borrow or deposit books of your own for sharing within the community. This is in addition to the very full bookshelf for on-site reading, and the many games for kids and adults alike to borrow while theyre enjoying their snacks and beverages.Simply put, Jenny and Keith have brought a real gem to the neighborhood. Stop by, say hello, grab a coffee and a treat. You wont be disappointed.

Good bloob suckle. Great coffee!

One of my favorite coffee shops in Portland. Feels like home.

Great environment, friendly service, and good coffee! I’ll be coming back again!

Great coffee and service, a welcome addition to Deering Center.

Quality espresso drinks and lovely people :)

Loved the attic holding those letters.

Great coffee in a relaxed local atmosphere.

Black Cat Coffee is EXACTLY what Deering Center needed! Great for kids with its couches, toys and mini-library (what do you expect with an author and poet for owners!). BC uses Matts coffee as its (strong) foundation for espresso drinks and does a great cold-brewed iced coffee as well. An unexpected twist are the Cuban Batidos, a fruity, icy, blended refreshment using sweetened condensed milk in flavors like Mango and Tamarind.Also unexpected but destined to garner other 5-star reviews are baked goods from Portlands finest shops: Donuts from Holy Donut, Bagels from Munjoy Hills Union Bagel (yes they toast them too), Gluten-free treats from Bam-Bam, and other good stuff from Standard Baking Co.!Topping off the aforementioned is a smattering of local art (and currently a drawing contest for kids). Who knows, maybe even local acoustic music someday?I appreciate the tech-savviness here too: iPad POS, a Sonos Play:3 streaming (really good) Pandora stations, free Wi-Fi, and hey, a Google Plus page (and FB & Twitter)! A great place to go to hang out and catch up on neighborhood gossip (even if you are just listening in), Black Cat is destined to join Jet Video as a Deering institution because of its family-friendliness (and regular old friendliness), top quality goods, and accessibility to the work-from-home set.Thanks BC!

Whenever Im in town I stop by! Great coffee and pastries too!

Great neighborhood vibe and excellent munchies.

Friendly even at 6:30 a.m. The coffee at this location was just as delicious as the other location, though they had a larger selection at the other location. Solid coffee spot.

Awesome Iced Vietnamese!

I love being able to pet the cats

Great prices, cozy atmosphere

Perfect neighborhood coffee house.

Lucky to have this place in our neighborhood!

Good food ....ok beer

Nice atmosphere, broad menu, homemade bagels!

My favorite coffee shop in Portland Maine.

Great coffee and a good price

Dont know. Never been.