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Coffee By Design

1 Diamond St, Portland, ME 04101
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Coffee By Design in Portland, specialty coffee cafe

coffee by design knows what it's doing. the name isn't just clever branding, there's real intention behind every cup that leaves the counter at their diamond street location. four-point-six stars across 614 reviews don't happen by accident. they happen when you consistently pull shots that taste like someone actually cares about the beans inside. the regulars here aren't just caffeine addicts looking for their fix. they're people who've found that rare thing: a coffee shop that feels like it belongs to the neighborhood instead of some corporate playbook. whether you're settling in solo with a laptop or grabbing a vegan breakfast option, the attention to quality stays constant. their tea selection runs deeper than most coffee shops bother with too. in a city where independent spots fight hard against chain invasion, coffee by design proves that doing things right still matters. the warmth in your ceramic cup matches the warmth…

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curated by gautam khorana, editor · updated 21 May 2026

nri score81
buzz0
local cred88%

phone

(207) 874-5400

website

www.coffeebydesign.com/

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available

vibe

quiet

social pulse

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google reviews

614

avg rating

4.6

local cred

88%

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