Coffee By Design
Known For
Rotating local art walls inside a light-filled, well-worn space
Coffee By Design has held its ground as a Downtown Portland fixture through genuinely good sourcing and a bright & airy space that makes you want to stay through a second cup. The walls rotate local art, which gives it a different feel every visit.
🕐Best time to visit: First weekend of the month when new art goes up
Our Take
That sunlit corner seat with a perfectly pulled espresso in hand is the kind of moment Coffee By Design was clearly designed around. Over 700 ratings back up what locals already know — this is a dependable, photogenic anchor of Portland's coffee scene.
The Vibe
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✦ Cute Score ✦
Location
Downtown
1 Diamond St, Portland, ME 04101, USA
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