King Street, Cannonborough, Wraggborough — downtown's best coffee shops, ranked.

Neighborhood coffee shop on Spring Street slinging espresso drinks and desserts with a loyal following and free parking.

Neighborhood coffee shop on Rutledge Ave, pulling espresso alongside a small retail selection of goods.

Neighborhood coffee shop on Line Street doubling as a live music and wine venue after dark.

Breakfast sandwiches & burritos, smoothies & sweet treats in a cheery, counter-serve coffee shop.

Handcrafted, health-conscious breakfast & lunch fare (plus a coffee bar) in a homey environment.

Specialty coffee shop tucked into Warren Place off King Street, pulling espresso and serving pastries in a compact, well-designed space.

Compact specialty coffee operation with two locations, one on Morrison Drive and one off Waterline, doing straightforward drip and espresso without fuss.

Popular cafe offering specialty coffees, local beer & wine, plus outdoor seating in a courtyard.

Pastry-forward cafe on Society Street. Brioche, focaccia, espresso, and laptops.

Locally roasted, two-cafe operation on Cannon and King. Clean light roasts and real espresso.