Borderlands Coffee

Coffee shop · Waterville ·

Borderlands Coffee

Coffee shop · Waterville ·

Local coffee shop: Banana Bread Latte, espresso, pastries

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93 Main St, Waterville, ME 04901 Get directions

$1–10

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SF’s Borderlands Cafe at Sci-Fi Bookstore Closing on Valencia Street | Eater SF

"Closing tomorrow, Tuesday April 30, the popular coffee shop and gathering spot attached to long-running science fiction and fantasy-focused bookstore Borderlands Books will shut after cafe sales slumped; owner Alan Beatts accepted a buyout from his landlord (his lease ran through 2025) and chose to get out ahead of a necessary seismic retrofit that would likely have closed the cafe for months. While the closure is sad news for Valencia Street coffee drinkers seeking a tranquil spot to read their new genre fiction purchase, Beatts will continue to run the book-selling component of his business." - Caleb Pershan

https://sf.eater.com/2019/4/29/18521676/borderlands-cafe-sci-fi-bookstore-coffee-shop-closing

Borderlands Coffee

Robyn W.

Google

This was our first visit. The shop is located in the lobby of the Paul Schupe Art Center. The barista working that day did not speak to us until she had to. It made things kind of awkward. However, the Banana Bread latte was one of the best drinks I’ve had from anywhere. It was like drinking banana bread. It was worth the drive over, and I’ll be heading back to get another one soon.

N L

Google

We had a quick stop here and decided to check out this cute small coffee shop! The coffee was amazing, the hot coco delicious and the pastries yummy! Very kind barista as well!

Christie J.

Google

I love Borderlands Coffee! Their coffee selections are so fun (forever will dream about the cloud matcha latte, as well as the Dubai chocolate latte I had a while back) and the baristas are really kind and helpful. Definitely would recommend for a pick me up!

Robyn K.

Google

Best latte around! Clean, high-quality espresso and perfect flavor every time. Wish they were open on Sunday’s. Their treats are always amazing too.

Danielle H.

Google

Holy cow, get the Banana Bread Latte and top it with Salted Maple Coldfoam. ICONIC. It's sweet, but not too sweet and all the flavors come through without being overwhelming. The espresso is a great quality that is both robust and balanced. I highly recommend stopping at this bright, welcoming, local shop. ♥️

Christine

Google

Just what I needed. Almost missed it as it’s tucked inside the Waterville opera house but the atmosphere is lovely and open and the drinks hit the spot. So glad to have happened upon this gem.

Joanna S.

Google

Delicious drinks, delicious croissant. Genuinely happy and friendly workers. They also proactively made my kids' hot drinks a warmer, drinkable-right-away temperature which was perfect.

Colby S.

Google

I'm an espresso aficionado. This place came across my radar as I was traveling back down east so I gave it a try. Great location. I generally know immediately when an espresso is going to be good. The fellow working the desk was well versed in cafe lingo and was able to pull a great shot with a light bodied, medium roast. A good shot in Maine is hard to come by, but this place checks all the boxes. Highly recommend.

Alexandra L.

Yelp

Best lattes in Waterville! Beautiful latte art and wonderful service! The barista remembered our orders even though we only come about once a month.

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391,688 Postcards · 10,991 Cities

SF’s Borderlands Cafe at Sci-Fi Bookstore Closing on Valencia Street | Eater SF

https://sf.eater.com/2019/4/29/18521676/borderlands-cafe-sci-fi-bookstore-coffee-shop-closing

Borderlands Coffee

Robyn W.

Google

N L

Google

We had a quick stop here and decided to check out this cute small coffee shop! The coffee was amazing, the hot coco delicious and the pastries yummy! Very kind barista as well!

Christie J.

Google

Robyn K.

Google

Best latte around! Clean, high-quality espresso and perfect flavor every time. Wish they were open on Sunday’s. Their treats are always amazing too.

Danielle H.

Google

Christine

Google

Just what I needed. Almost missed it as it’s tucked inside the Waterville opera house but the atmosphere is lovely and open and the drinks hit the spot. So glad to have happened upon this gem.

Joanna S.

Google

Delicious drinks, delicious croissant. Genuinely happy and friendly workers. They also proactively made my kids' hot drinks a warmer, drinkable-right-away temperature which was perfect.

Colby S.

Google

Alexandra L.

Yelp

Best lattes in Waterville! Beautiful latte art and wonderful service! The barista remembered our orders even though we only come about once a month.

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