Maine Coffee Shop Named the Best in the U.S. to Visit This Fall

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SIXT released a nationwide ranking of the best coffee shops to visit this fall, evaluating locations based on temperatures, peak foliage dates, seasonal menu offerings, Google reviews, and proximity to fall foliage destinations.

Using data as of Sept. 9, 2026, the ranking placed the most weight on cooler temperatures, earlier foliage peaks, and a greater selection of seasonal menu items.

Tandem Coffee Roasters in Portland ranked No. 1 in SIXT’s report on the best coffee shops in the country to visit this fall.

The café offers seasonal coffee and pastries, and its location provides a starting point for exploring fall foliage in southern Maine.

Tandem Coffee Roasters has a Google review score of 4.8, with average September and October temperatures of 55 degrees and a peak fall foliage date of Oct. 24, according to the report.

The shop is also a short drive from a state or national park, another factor that helped boost its overall score.

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And there you have it! Tandem’s combination of strong reviews, cool fall weather, seasonal offerings, and nearby foliage helped earn it the top spot nationally.

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