The Proper Cup
500 Forest Ave, Portland, ME 04101
there's something about walking into the proper cup on forest avenue that just feels right. maybe it's the way the barista remembers your order after three visits, or how they actually care when they're dialing in that espresso shot. the steam wand hisses with purpose here. this isn't corporate coffee theater. the 4.8 rating from 244 google reviews tells you what the regulars already know. consistency matters. so does giving a damn about what's in the cup. portland has plenty of coffee options, but this spot on forest avenue has earned its following the hard way. one perfect pour at a time. you can taste the difference when someone takes coffee seriously without taking themselves too seriously. the proper cup gets that balance exactly right.
curated by gautam khorana, editor · updated
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phone
(207) 405-4089hours
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website
thepropercupcoffeehouse.com/social pulse
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google reviews
244
avg rating
4.8
local cred
72%
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