Tandem Coffee and Bakery
Known For
Morning buns with floral sugar that sell out by 9am most days
Tandem Coffee and Bakery splits its bright & airy East Bayside space evenly between exceptional espresso and floral-accented pastry cases that make choosing feel genuinely hard. The morning bun situation here has its own fan base.
🕐Best time to visit: Weekday mornings, arriving right at opening
Our Take
Tandem Coffee and Bakery pulls off the rare double act of genuinely great espresso and buttery morning pastries under one bright, floral-accented roof. Over 1,600 reviews confirm what regulars figured out long ago — this one belongs on every Portland itinerary.
The Vibe
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✦ Cute Score ✦
Location
Downtown
742 Congress St, Portland, ME 04102, USA
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