Rêve’s Favorite Local Sips

Fall in Maine just hits a little differently. Crisp mornings, an extra layer on the walk to the studio, leaves changing around Portland, and the very important question of where we’re stopping for coffee after class.

Because around here, the little rituals matter too. The class that starts your morning. The people you move with. The post-Rêve walk for something warm (or iced — we see you, year-round iced coffee people). Those small moments that make a routine feel like something you actually look forward to.

So, in the name of cozy season, we asked our instructors where they’re grabbing coffee, tea, matcha, and all the good stuff around Portland — plus, of course, their exact orders.

Consider your next post-Rêve coffee run planned. ☕️

Tandem Coffee + St. Joe’s Coffee — Jillian’s Picks

Jillian couldn’t choose just one — and we don’t blame her.

In Portland, Tandem Coffee is her go-to. Her usual order is simple and classic: a hot dark roast or Americano. But if there’s a blueberry roast involved? She’s getting it.

If she’s venturing outside Portland, St. Joe’s Coffee in Scarborough takes the top spot.

And now that fall is officially here, there’s one more drink entering the rotation: pumpkin spice everything for the foreseeable future. As it should.

Scratch Baking Co. — Ann’s Pick

For Ann, it’s about more than just the coffee.

Her favorite stop is Scratch Baking Co. in South Portland, where the warm, welcoming atmosphere is just as much a part of the experience as the drinks — and, of course, you can’t leave without something from the bakery case.

Her order? A vanilla iced latte with oat milk.

Cozy season does not have to mean hot drinks only.

Bread & Friends + Onggi — Two Must-Try Sips for Leah

Why choose between coffee and matcha when you can have both?

The Morning Bun Latte from Bread & Friends is Leah’s favorite when you want something that feels extra cozy and fall-ish.

And for the matcha lovers: the strawberry matcha from Onggi is a must. The only rule? It has to be iced. 🥶

The Proper Cup — Amanda’s Pick

Close to the studio, consistently good, and extra cozy — The Proper Cup is Amanda’s go-to.

She loves the warm and inviting space, the lovely people behind the counter, and the fact that they keep things simple while doing them really well. Their syrups are made in-house, and Amanda especially appreciates that their standard 16 oz espresso drink comes with three shots — no extra-shot request necessary. 😉 Her orders of choice are a vanilla oat milk latte or an iced Americano.

Bonus points for being the perfect distance from Rêve for a little post-class coffee walk.

The Crooked Mile — Lauren’s Pick

Lauren’s cozy-season stop? The Crooked Mile.

Her go-to is a cold brew with one of their seasonal flavors mixed in — because apparently iced coffee season is every season around here.

She loves that the staff is always friendly, the coffee is fresh, and there’s always a fun lineup of seasonal flavors to switch things up. Basically, the perfect spot when you want your usual coffee order with a little fall twist.

A Little Something After Class, Sorted.

Come for the movement, stay for the people — and maybe grab a coffee on the way home. ☕️

These are a few of the local spots that make our routines a little sweeter and our mornings a little cozier.

We’ll see you in the studio. 🤍