Reviews of Rwanda Bean at Deering Center (Coffee Shop)

John Thacher

Mellow place for a good cup of coffee. Good music at a reasonable volume conducive to do a little work, string wifi, and nice staff.

William Manahan-Makley

The dark roast has been different and absolutely superb every time I have come here. Highly recommended for the quality coffee alone.

Charles Heidorn

I love this place. Great coffee with 50% of profits going back to the farmers that grew it. Their baristas are top notch as well.

Michael Hiltz

Good friends and neighbors. A warm place to get coffee.

chris small

Don't know. Never been.

Ryan Eling

Cozy, friendly and excellent service. I had a delicious Nutella latte... Yum! Great place to set up, have a cup and chat.

Tyus Dusty

It's a great small coffee shop would really recommend

Lesley Jones

Lovely neighborhood coffee shop offering affordable, and healthy breakfast options. I loved the variety of treats. The diversity of customers was endearing, as well. Go, Rwanda Bean! This is my new favorite coffee shop!

Amy Simpson

Great little neighborhood coffee shop. Clean. Great bagels.

John Kreutzberger

Great neighborhood vibe and excellent munchies.

Susan Gillmor

Fabulous neighborhood coffee shop with superb coffee blends, delicious homemade pastries, and laid-back atmosphere. Perfect for a morning coffee break, student study spot, or casual business meet. It's my new favorite go-to spot to meet up with friends.

Paul Robbins

Excellent coffee, fresh pastries, comfortable environment and pleasant staff! Black Cat Coffee is THE definition of community with sofas, tables, bulletin boards, free wifi and just a wonderful rhythm of life unfolding!

Zachary Goater

Terrific staff, wonderful beverages and great atmosphere. The only reasons that I gave it a four instead of five is that there is minimal convenient parking and the prices can be a little high. If you're in the area, it at least warrants a quick visit.

Ricky Jackson

Great coffee in a relaxed local atmosphere.

Joshua Cousins

Went here once as it was on my way. Tried their latte flavor on special. I'm really snobby about my milk froth and foam. This was not a drink made by someone who loves their craft and pays attention to that detail. Considering there were only 2 types of regular coffee ready, I'm guessing their espresso drinks were their signature. I'm short, I was unimpressed. It was very average but would make a great spot to sit with a friend and have a coffee.

bigjims724

Awesome Iced Vietnamese!

henry sterling

Good bloob suckle. Great coffee!

Charles Hastings

This place is awesome! I am lucky enough to live close by but I didn't discover it until 3 months into living here. Really a diamond in the rough, as is this whole like cluster of businesses here. Many people don't consider stopping by this part of town but they should -- its great.

Brandon Dith-Berry

Love the vibes and the coffee!

Wren the BatQueen

The service was rude.

Susan Hawthorne

Very limited variety. Also the staff had no customer service skills. I had ordered a bagel that I didn't get. When I asked about it,she insisted I didn't order it. I showed her the receipt and she finally remembered. This was crazy since there were so few customers that she forgot my order. Very limited street parking too.

Bryan Baldwin

Delicious smoothy!

Heidi MacDonald

Perfect lattes :)

Tom Kelley

I went here Sunday to try it for the first time and unfortunately one of the baristas was rather rude, and we waited for a bagel for 25 minutes. Good coffee though.

Susan Schultz

Perfect neighborhood coffee house.

Alexandra Nugent

Amazing, I go almost everyday, great for kids too.

Ella Peabody

I love being able to pet the cats

Rick Jackson

Top coffee and bagels in a cool off the Beaton track location.

Santee Singer-Dibble

Great coffee and service. Good breakfast sandwich as well.

Sarayu Mangipudi

Cute little cafe, great coffee! It was a nice place to get some work done

Jan van Voorst

Great coffee and service

Laurie Myrbeck

Great local caffe with good food, atmosphere and service

Ryen Schimerman

The Best neighborhood coffee shop in town. They serve great coffee, they know how to steam milk, and they make some of the best small batch ice cream in town. All in a great setting with plenty of room to spread out. What coffee should be!

Parker Roberts

Great coffee and locally produced baked goods. Love the muesli/chia breakfast in a cup.

Jeanette Wolfarth

Yummy yummy yummy

Neil Cambridge

Great working out look looking out to the harbor.

Andrew Mei

Great coffee and tons of different drinks you can order for whatever you crave. Atmosphere is cozy.

Cadeau Assoumani

Great coffee

Zygmunt Spray

Lovely honest cafe serving great coffee and home made treats!

Purple Duck

So great! I love the baked goods!

Angie Evoy

Friendly even at 6:30 a.m. The coffee at this location was just as delicious as the other location, though they had a larger selection at the other location. Solid coffee spot.

Bill Dodson

I'm a regular here and the coffee is good, consistent, and the staff friendly. The interior is being improved. The variety of breakfast items is impressive.

Allie Sturgis

Quality espresso drinks and lovely people :)

Matthew Norman Doyon

This place is fantastic. I love the bagels and cream cheese! I may become a regular.

Ann Burruss

My favorite coffee shop in Portland Maine.

Dakota Hewlett

Nice atmosphere, broad menu, homemade bagels!

Katie Hatch

Super cute neighborhood coffee shop. Lots of families, great selection of drinks (not just coffee) and food.

Danielle Clark

Rediscovered this shop this summer. Got some cute little nooks, yummy coffee, and options for baked goods from local places or some breakfast sandwiches and smoothies.

Cole Parlin

Great weekend spot for a bagel and coffee. Excellent staff!

Jim M.

Coffee is great. People are nice.

Amanda Lilley

Cute, consistent, good selection, friendly folks at the counter. And nothing's changed since Rwanda Bean took over, besides the icecream coming off the menu.

Sean Racicot-Psaledakis

Great environment, friendly service, and good coffee! I’ll be coming back again!

Alice Elizabeth

I do not live in the neighborhood, but it's a great place to stop on the way into 'town'. I love the Kamasouptra soups and the gluten free baked goods. The hot cider was remarkably good as well. Keep up the good work. I enjoyed my first visit and plan on making it a regular 'stop'.

TuxedoGaming93

Loved the attic holding those letters.

Dan Oleson

Good food ....ok beer

Timothy Thorsen

Excellent coffe and Avery nice atmosphere!

Sarah Sasser

Friendly and comfortable local neighborhood business with wonderful drinks, snacks, and ice cream.

Sara M

Great coffee choices. Would love more options for food.

Hasan Adil

One the best cafe in town. Perfectly roasted coffee. Try the eggheads fresh in the morning. Quaint and locally owned.

Gerry Doyon

This is a VERY busy place in the morning! The store is clean, rustic looking and offers a variety of coffees and tea. The only drawbacks are the smaller sized coffees that are available and the premium prices.

Tiffany Rose

Great coffee and atmosphere although it could use more outlets!

saturn scape

I go every morning and am never dissatisfied. The coffee is great.

Gregory Rogovin

This is a very friendly, comfortable neighborhood place, which serves great coffee. But, even better ice cream!!!! The ice cream is a delectable which in my opinion far exceeds what most people would consider their favorite ice cream at any other vendor. I am glad they are there.

Yesenia Rector

Very good coffee in Portland, ME. Definitely worth to visit regularly.

Greg Goodwin

Great locally owned coffee shop. Friendly, comfortable atmosphere. Community oriented.

Kristian Jones

Great local feeling.

Jill Thibodeau

Whenever I'm in town I stop by! Great coffee and pastries too!

Martha Mickles

coffee terrific!! Staff friendly and helpful. Although people were parked at tables with their laptops, there still was room to sit.

Steven Jefairjian

A very nice coffee bar, with nice drinks, and things to eat.... the employees are very sweet and attentive. My favorite person there is Zane... he's absolutely fabulous... extremely personable, funny, amusing, and he's as handsome as he is outgoing. He is a definite asset... please stop by when you are in the neighborhood.

Jay Tarvin

A delicious cup in a cozy spot.

Nathaniel Kraft

Black Cat Coffee is now a neighborhood institution for Deering, Libbytown, and beyond residents of Portland, ME. Owned and operated by a local family, this cozy little coffee shop (and ice cream parlour!) is a favorite place to visit. They serve terrific, locally roasted coffee (Matt's Wood Roasted Coffee); many wonderful pastries made in-house by Jenny; Little Bee Ice Cream (also made in-house by Jenny, with locally sourced honey as a prime ingredient); and soups from Karmasouptra (another Portland institution). In addition to traditional drip coffee (decaf, mid/light roast, and dark roast), they operate a full espresso bar. You can get your traditional espresso, latte, or chai, or--if you've the need to indulge your sweet-tooth-- you can sample one of their many tasty, flavored lattes. The Nutella Latte is a personal favorite, but I also really love the Sock Saunders dark roast coffee. Beyond the regular coffee shop nuance, Black Cat also boasts its very own "Little Free Library," where you can borrow or deposit books of your own for sharing within the community. This is in addition to the very full bookshelf for on-site reading, and the many games for kids and adults alike to borrow while they're enjoying their snacks and beverages. Simply put, Jenny and Keith have brought a real gem to the neighborhood. Stop by, say hello, grab a coffee and a treat. You won't be disappointed.

Jeffrey Vincent

A great coffee shop. One of Portland's best kept secrets.

Mark Rose

Great chill environment!

Susan Oris

Pleasant place and staff, available wifi, good food and drinks

Angel

Great atmosphere. Friendly and knowledgeable baristas Delicious coffee

Kristin White

Classic coffee house, inviting atmosphere and staff. Supports local organizations and products. Delicious drinks and food. Cant ask for more.

Kickin Wiccan

Great coffee and a good price

Erika Mulvey

Knowledgeable and friendly staff with decently priced coffee! Nice atmosphere and chill music.

antoine musso

Nice scones orange juice and real expreso.

Sean White

Nutella latte was excellent, as was the Sriracha breakfast sandwich. Staff is extremely welcoming. Great laid back vibe and tunes.

Susan caddle

Great prices, cozy atmosphere

Kathleen Jarvis

Great neighborhood coffee shop with free WiFi. Good selection of hot & cold drinks

Jeff Howe

Nice neighborhood cafe, with nice treats to accompany your espresso (be careful, their single size is a double shot).

BIUGHCHOO GALOO

Food is amazing, staff are very nice, just a great place to hang out or get coffee

F. Valle

Great place to get some breakfast sandwich and coffee. They have veggie sausages that are really good. They also sell baked goodies from local places. Too bad that they don’t accept orders for pick up. It is on my way to school and I would love to call ahead and just stop by to get it to save me some time.

scott stafford

Great ice cream! Honey made ice cream is so creamy and delicious. Flavors are outstanding

Ross McCabe

Great coffee and service, a welcome addition to Deering Center.

Franklin Cornstalk

Know the owner, great guy

William R. Fisher

Comfortable atmosphere. The staff are friendly and welcoming, and they know how to pull espresso shots. Great coffee drinks. Among the very best I've had in Portland.

Charles Rodman

Good breakfast sandwich I enjoy the truffle coffee Got games and books for kids to keep busy with Good selection for padtries5 Recommend for relax cozy time

Laura Burden

Great teas

Clint Chase

One of my favorite coffee shops in Portland. Feels like home.

James Wolf

Great coffee

Nick Johnson

Black Cat Coffee is EXACTLY what Deering Center needed! Great for kids with its couches, toys and mini-library (what do you expect with an author and poet for owners!). BC uses Matt's coffee as its (strong) foundation for espresso drinks and does a great cold-brewed iced coffee as well. An unexpected twist are the Cuban Batidos, a fruity, icy, blended refreshment using sweetened condensed milk in flavors like Mango and Tamarind. Also unexpected but destined to garner other 5-star reviews are baked goods from Portland's finest shops: Donuts from Holy Donut, Bagels from Munjoy Hill's Union Bagel (yes they toast them too), Gluten-free treats from Bam-Bam, and other good stuff from Standard Baking Co.! Topping off the aforementioned is a smattering of local art (and currently a drawing contest for kids). Who knows, maybe even local acoustic music someday? I appreciate the tech-savviness here too: iPad POS, a Sonos Play:3 streaming (really good) Pandora stations, free Wi-Fi, and hey, a Google Plus page (and FB & Twitter)! A great place to go to hang out and catch up on neighborhood gossip (even if you are just listening in), Black Cat is destined to join Jet Video as a Deering institution because of its family-friendliness (and regular old friendliness), top quality goods, and accessibility to the work-from-home set. Thanks BC!

Joe M

Lucky to have this place in our neighborhood!

Why It Doo?

Its great for hidimg from heat or chill, and delivers a great start to your day!

Ashley Lila King

This was my go-to coffee shop when I lived in Portland, ME and is single handedly responsible for getting me addicted to caffeine. It is very cozy and showcases artwork by local artists. The Raspberry Truffle Mocha is AMAZING. It's a great place to meet friends, take your family, study, or get get work done.

Jason O'Toole

My girlfriend has a knack for finding these amazing little places no matter what town we are in - damn good coffee and wonderful baked goods including gluten free items.

Kaitlyn Micks

Calming music, Nice Latte's, Standard Baking Company Crossant. WiFi.

chris carleton

Excellent spot! Very friendly staff and cozy spot to sip coffee or tea.

Julie C

Good coffee, friendly staff, several non coffee options including kombucha and smoothies, they also have breakfast sandwiches and bagels.