Nest

Orono's newest coffee shop is the perfect place for a student to study with friends while snacking on delicious bakery items and indulging in freshly brewed coffees!

Nest opened in October 2016 and its motto is, "Bringing Peeps Together". It is owned by Li Yang and Anna Berube ( a 2016 University of Maine graduate).

Anna said, "I've always wanted my own bakery store front and Li has always wanted his own coffee shop. So when we collaborated it just made sense. We could both open what we dreamed of!"

"Li came up with the name "Nest" one day when he has driving. He's always trying to bring people together and this small coffee shop was a great place to start doing that!" said Anna

When you walk into Nest you instantly feel comfortable in its warm and cozy environment. A long bench covered in oversized throw pillows provides the seating and is paired with rustic wooden tables. Tin ceilings and Edison-style lightbulbs hang overhead. There are always people relaxing, studying or just enjoying each other's company!

"I grew up in Brewer, Maine and I've traveled a lot" said Anna. "So I've seen coffee shops in the city etc. and Li grew up in NYC so we were on the same page with the rustic, modern vibe. Everything is custom made in here so we planned and created it carefully. We definitely wanted it to have an atmosphere where it was cozy but not like any other coffee shop around here."

Anna's favorite part about owning Nest is baking and creating the desserts and bake goods that they sell! The most popular item on the menu are the chocolate chip cookies and the most popular drinks are the lattes!

Nest is located on 24 Main Street Orono, Maine. They are open Monday-Friday 7am-6pm and Saturday-Sunday 8am-5pm

Make sure to stop by, like them on Facebook and follow their Instagram!

Xoxo, Liv