The winters can be long, cold, and dark in Maine. For those who are always on the go, coffee becomes an essential part of their day. You need that jolt of caffeine, and if you find the right coffee shop, maybe a bit of good conversation to go with it.

Perhaps one of Maine's best-kept secrets is the quaint coffee shop that sits on Deer Isle called 44 North. Over the past several years, the business has built a name for themselves, offering up strong and delicious cups of coffee alongside some of that personalized Maine charm.

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During the warmer months, 44 North opens a second waterfront location in the town of Stonington. That location is bustling with both fishermen and tourists who find the small town to be the perfect summer escape from the hustle and bustle of Bar Harbor.

Inside both coffee shops is the welcoming aroma of freshly brewed coffee. There's a small but succinct variety of flavors to choose from, and a do-it-yourself coffee bar with cream, organic sugar, oat milk, and other sweeteners for you to adjust the flavor to your tastes.

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On most days, you'll also find a selection of pastry options courtesy of Tinder Hearth. If that name sounds familiar, it's because the New York Times named them one of the 50 best restaurant in the country for 2023.

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44 North makes their coffee available to be purchased and shipped online, in case you can't make the journey to visit their shop.


 

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