3 Downtown Bangor Spots, Worth The Walk, That Serve A Great Cup Of Coffee

Whether it's the all-important first cup of joe or that special spot where you meet for that perfect afternoon pick-me-up, finding good places to get a great cup of coffee is a must for a coffee lover.

While Bangor has many possibilities when it comes to well-known spots with drive-thrus like Dunkin, Tim Hortons, Coffee Express, and even a new Aroma Joe's, there are 3 places, tucked right into the heart of downtown Bangor, that are worth the walk to get there.

The Grind House Bangor-Central Street

For as long as I can remember, there has always been some sort of coffee shop on the corner of Central Street and Hammond Street in Bangor. It's an important location in the Downtown area, connecting most of the major throughway streets. For a long time, it was Giacomo's. More recently, The Grind House.

If you're looking for a place that has many choices for not only coffee, but also baked goods and sandwiches, The Grind House has all of that and more.

Dine in and watch drivers attempt to parallel park along Central Street, or sit outside and enjoy a scone in the sunshine. A fun feature you can try at The Grind House is a Coffee Flight!

They're open from 8 AM to 3 PM every day except Monday.

Nest Cafe-State Street

Across the Kenduskeag and down a ways at 24 State Street in Bangor is the Nest Cafe.

Also with a nice view of downtown, Nest is notorious for their big specialty breakfast and lunch bowls, which pair nicely with their specialty coffees!

While Nest is a great meet-up spot to stop and sit with friends, it's also easy to take their hot or iced coffee with you if you're on the run.

Nest is open every day of the week, 8 AM to 4 PM.

Chimera Coffee-Broad Street

Situated next to Blaze restaurant and The Phenix Hotel, Chimera Coffee is an almost hidden gem in Downtown Bangor, located at 24 Broad Street.

This cool little spot offers both outdoor and indoor seating, too. If you happen to sit inside, you'll get a chance to check out some local art and wares from other local businesses.

Once a week, people clamor for the fresh, handmade bagels they get from Bill's Bagels,  a bakery in Orono.

Their coffee is not just delicious, but often comes out looking like art itself.

While Chimera Coffee is usually open Tuesday through Friday from 7 AM to 4 PM, and weekends from 8 AM to 4 PM, they've been staying open later on Monday evenings to host a local trivia night from 7-8:30 PM.

While these spots may not have the option to drive through, they have great character, yummy locally made treats, and some very delicious coffee.