Higher Grounds of Maine
About Higher Grounds of Maine
On Wharf Street in Portland's Old Port, Higher Grounds of Maine takes a different angle than most dispensaries — selling cannabis beverages alongside edibles, tinctures, and pre-rolls, with a window-side bar where you can sip hot chocolate while shopping. A 4.8 rating across 428 reviews points to a setup that lands well with both tourists and locals. The selection of beverages spans coffee, root beer, and themed teas like South Pacific, which reviewers describe as delicious. Nina and Mark show up by name for friendly, knowledgeable service. The ambiance gets repeated praise — clean decor, organized layout, and a hospitable owner present to greet customers. Hours expand over the week: from 12:00 to 8:00 PM Monday, 12:00 to 9:00 PM Tuesday and Wednesday, 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM Thursday, and 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM Friday and Saturday, 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM Sunday. A unique stop in Old Port for cannabis beverages and a hangout experience.
- Cannabis beverages and teas
- Window-side sipping bar
- Owner greets customers
- Hospitable Old Port spot
Business Details
- Address
- 45 Wharf St, Portland, ME 04101, USA
- Area
- Old Port, Portland
- State
- Maine
- Phone
- (207) 536-7550
- Int'l Phone
- +1 207-536-7550
- Website
- highergrounds.me
- Category
- Cannabis store
- Status
- Open
- Google Maps
- View on Google Maps
Opening Hours
- Monday12:00 – 8:00 PM
- Tuesday12:00 – 9:00 PM
- Wednesday12:00 – 9:00 PM
- Thursday10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Friday10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Saturday10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Sunday10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Amenities
Customer Reviews
Good location, nice ambiance, and decor, quality products, friendly staff; Higher Grounds checks all the boxes! My wife and I checked it out for the first time this evening, and were most impressed. The owner was really nice, and gave us a great deal. Will absolutely revisit, and recommend.
A warm place on a cold, snowy day! My wife and I went here as part of the Portland Coffee Crawl. The French toast latte was enjoyable, there was free WiFi and a table to get some work done, and the staff member there was super friendly. Definitely recommend.
Love this place. Great selection of beverages, from coffee to root beer; plus edibles, tinctures, and pre-rolls. Everything is well organized and easy to explore. I tried the South Pacific tea and it was delicious. Customer service was excellent; Nina and Mark were both friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely helpful. Looking forward to my next visit.
We're from out of town and thought the concept of this place was intriguing- ended up loving it! Sipped on some delicious hot chocolate at the window side bar area while my husband shopped for some Christmas pre rolls. Life is good here :)
Staying in Portland and walked by this cute coffee shop and got ourselves delicious Matcha latte as well as a coffee that is infused:) Also picked up a few pre-rolls to enjoy! 10/10 recommend
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the hours?
- Open 12:00 to 8:00 PM Monday, 12:00 to 9:00 PM Tuesday and Wednesday, 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM Thursday, 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM Friday and Saturday, and 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM Sunday.
- What makes this shop different?
- It centers on cannabis beverages — coffee, root beer, teas — alongside edibles, tinctures, and pre-rolls, with a window-side bar for sipping in store.
- Is there a hangout space?
- Yes — reviewers mention sipping hot chocolate and themed teas at the window bar while others shop.
- Is the owner involved?
- Yes — multiple reviewers specifically mention the owner being on-site, friendly, and offering deals.