Coffee By Design

Coffee By Design is a Coffee Shop in Portland, ME, located at 1 Diamond St. Since 1994, the business has served as a community hub for freshly roasted coffee, operating a coffeehouse, roastery, and main offices at this location. It serves customers in Portland and beyond through its physical locations and wholesale partnerships throughout the state of Maine. The business holds a rating of 4.60 based on 696 reviews.

Co-founded by Alan Spear and Mary Allen Lindemann, the company began on Congress Street during a recession before expanding to India Street, where it began roasting coffee, and finally to Diamond Street, which houses its current main offices and roastery. The business offers a wide range of products, including blends like Casco Bay Blend, Rebel Blend, Organic Girl Blend, Alanzo’s Double Dark, and Espresso Bella Crema. It also sells single-origin coffees, such as a honey-processed lot from Rwanda’s Gasharu Coffee and a Pink Bourbon from Colombia’s Lúcido Diaz, as well as steeped coffee bags that are 100% compostable. The founders have served on the International Jury for the Specialty Coffee Association of Bolivia’s competition and collaborated with Efficiency Maine on sustainability practices.

Coffee By Design is recognized for its ethical practices and support for the arts and progressive causes. It won Roast Magazine’s 2020 Roaster of the Year award and the Macro Roaster of the Year award. The Rebel Blend Fund supports Maine artists and organizations whose projects may fall between funding cracks. The business has hosted cultural events, including a Burundi Welcome Ceremony and performances by visiting artists, and maintains partnerships with farm partners in regions like Colombia and Rwanda.

With 696 reviews, Coffee By Design has built a solid reputation among the customers it has served. Its established track record is reflected in the large base of customer reviews and its longevity in the Portland market since 1994.

Coffee By Design combines its award-winning roasting and long history with a deep commitment to community, making it a staple in Portland.

Coffee By Design sits on Diamond Street in Portland, Maine, near Kennedy Park and the East Bayside neighborhood. The location is also close to Franklin Street, Boyd Street Community Garden, The Root Cellar, and Mayo Street Arts.

BizScoreAI awarded the business a 100 out of 100 for its Discoverability score, which ensures AI crawlers can find every page of the website so the business can be recommended by AI assistants. The business received a 95 out of 100 for its Technical score.