These coffee spots are the places where we start our day, warm up after a snowy trek, and catch up with neighbors. Featuring house-roasted beans, maple lattes, and homemade pastries, Maine's coffee scene emphasizes quality and sustainability, reflecting the state's values and commitment to supporting local businesses. Who doesn’t love a good cup of joe?! Here is who made the list for 2025 as voted on by you!  
‍

With 128 votes, the award of “Best Coffee Spot” goes to…
‍

Ruska Coffee, located in downtown Caribou, Maine! Family-owned and -operated, their espresso is freshly brewed and locally loved. This rustic café embraces a log cabin aesthetic, along with beautiful outdoor seating in the summer! While all their breakfast & lunch offerings are to die for, the crowd favorite are the bagels, shipped overnight straight from New York.  

‍

2025 Winners

First) Ruska Coffee

Ruska’s community presence is almost as strong as their coffee! Its niche is artisanal coffees, teas, and espresso-based drinks. You must stop and get one of their specialty lemonades on your way over to Thursdays on Sweden Street.

Caribou, Maine │ Directions or learn more
‍

‍

Second) Hub Coffee

You have to try one of Hub Coffee’s seasonal drinks, especially their scrumptious apple, pumpkin, and salty maple fall flavors. Comfortable seating and a wrap around deck draw their loyal customers back time and time again!  

Presque Isle, Maine │ Directions or learn more  

‍

Third) Tim Hortons

Tim Hortons is a Canadian brand that resonates with our locals, especially those who have lived or visited across the border. Timmy’s prides itself on convenient hours, affordable prices, and great coffee.

Presque Isle, Caribou, Houlton & Madawaska, Maine │ Directions or learn more  

‍

2025 Honorable Mentions

Listed in order of popularity among voters

• Dunkin Donuts in Houlton, Caribou and Presque Isle, Maine

• County Co-op & Farm Store in Houlton, Maine

• Red Devil Roast Coffee Company in Fort Kent, Maine

• Gotta Coffee in Madawaska, Maine

• Brookside Inn in Smyrna Mills, Maine

• The Maine Bean and Tea in Caribou, Maine

“Best Coffee Spots” is just one of nine categories awarded by Aroostook County Tourism, click here to see the full results of the 2025 Best of Aroostook Awards.
‍

‍
Aroostook County Tourism (ACT) is the Destination Marketing Organization of Maine's Aroostook County. ACT is compromised of a 12 member volunteer board who work to promote all of The County and invite visitors to find their own Aroostook adventure through marketing. "Best of Aroostook'" is a fun way to highlight Aroostook County and no prizes are given. Method: winners are announced for the top three organizations per category and the other organizations in that category are recognized as honorable mentions. As is tradition, the honor system guides the rules for voting as "Aroostook's Best" is meant to be a fun way to recognize the gems in the Crown of Maine - vote and act respectfully. Votes were accepted between January 1, 2025 and March 24, 2025, lists published in April of 2025.