Over 1,150 independent Maine makers, shops, and artisans — shop online, ship anywhere, or find them on your next visit.
Judith is an independent clothing & accessories business based in Greater Portland, Maine. Visit them in Maine or learn more about what they offer.
Judith Barker designs hand-made silver and gold jewelry with a strong influence of the natural world.
JuJu is an independent clothing & accessories business based in Greater Portland, Maine. Visit them in Maine or learn more about what they offer.
Nano-brewery in Patten, gateway to Katahdin Woods & Waters — family-friendly tasting room from Joel and Jona Fitzpatrick with rotating local-inspired taps.
Southwest Harbor-based fiber and textile arts. Downeast Maine hand-stitched goods studio.
Augusta-based purveyor of quality bags, leather goods, and accessories. Curated lifestyle goods from Maine's capital.
Manchester-based home decor shop curated by the Maine Cabin Masters. Camp- and cabin-inspired furnishings for the Maine lifestyle.
1996-founded brewpub at Northern Outdoors rafting resort in The Forks — flagship Magic Hole IPA, brews available only on-site, named to Travel + Leisure's coolest list.
Kent & Bond is the first organic men's grooming brand, founded in Saco by two friends from Canada and Maine — bar soap, body wash, beard oil, deodorant.
Waterville-based ethical apparel and accessories brand. Kennebec Valley global-good brand.
Lewiston-based handcrafted wood products woodshop. American-made family-run Maine wood goods.
King Pine Golf Company in Portland makes golf apparel and content, runs a NIL arm, and drops Maine Series capsules — "Get Dialed. Dream Bigger."
Gastropub in the former Jameson Tavern space on Main Street in Freeport — favorites from the Portland location plus new seafood dishes for Freeport.
Handmade Yoni Steam Seats Made by Women with Love in Maine. Kitara offers everything you need for safe and easy yoni steaming at home. From our custom yoni steam pots to our hand-blended organic herbs to our handwoven robes, we are committed to making your yoni steam experience b
Northport-based hand-dyed playsilks and silk scarves. Midcoast Maine fiber artist.
Portland-based non-alcoholic beer brewery. Makes craft NA beers for people who want the experience of a great beer without the alcohol.
Kittery-based curated kids concept store. Specializes in modern, considered goods for the nursery and playroom.
South Portland-based small-batch food brand. Greater Portland artisanal pantry goods.
Brewery and wood-fired pizzeria at New England Outdoor Center near Baxter State Park — Cloud Works IPA and four house drafts under views of Katahdin's Knife Edge.
KnitWit Yarn Shop is a Portland-based fiber arts shop carrying a curated selection of Maine-made and indie-dyed yarns, plus patterns, books, accessories, and classes.
Scarborough producer of spontaneous-ferment lambic-style beers aged in barrels with Maine fruit, featured at top sour beer tastings.
Wyman's is a Maine-rooted producer of frozen wild blueberries and fruit blends—family-owned and growing wild lowbush blueberries in Maine since 1874.
Handcrafted engagement rings & wedding bands in recycled gold, silver, & platinum. With conflict-free diamonds, sapphires, white and grey moissanites.
Gorham-based sport-themed golf putter maker. Hockey- and baseball-grip novelty putters for events.
Krovel Furniture Co. is an independent home decor business based in Greater Portland. Since 2014, Tim's Portland workshop has handcrafted modern wall-mounted floating furniture in solid walnut, white oak, hard maple, and cherry—milled and finished in-house, shipped fully assembled in eco-friendly packaging.
Cape Elizabeth-based Turkish-towel importer. Authentic 100%-cotton towels and blankets from Buldan.
Skowhegan-based maker of premium baseball bats. Wood and composite bats plus indoor batting cage with Hit Trax technology.
Ladyfine Collective is owner Cleo Brengman's Portland studio for handcrafted and permanent jewelry — welded bracelets, rings, anklets, and necklaces, by appointment.
Seasonal seafood pop-up (May–October) from Mr. Tuna's Jordan and Marisa Rubin with NYC chef Christine Lau (formerly Kimika), opened May 2026 in the former Bar Futo space.
Maine's first oyster culinary tour operator — Virginia Shaffer's oyster sommelier-led tastings, farm tours, retreats, and a new Bath oyster bar (The Parlor) opening May 2026.
Casco brewery reviving Mike Bray's original Sebago Lakes recipes, with traditional ales, weekly casks, and pizza by Naples Homeslice.
Independent craft brewery based in Liberty, in Midcoast Maine with a tasting room open to visitors.
North Berwick-based regenerative farm-to-shelf wellness. Teas, skincare, and perennial plants.
La Nef Chocolate was founded on Monhegan Island, Maine by Mandy and Dylan Metrano in the summer of 2018.
Lark Coffee is an independent grocery & food business based in Southern Maine Coast. The women-owned Wells roaster sources transparently from small producers and co-ops, serving and shipping carefully crafted single-origin coffee.
Lay Day Roasters is an independent grocery & food business based in Greater Portland. The West Bayside roastery sources and small-batch roasts specialty beans on a manual gas-powered machine, shipping direct to customers across the US.
In the seaside village of Ogunquit, Maine, The Lazy Daisy is a women's boutique that is filled with unique clothing and accessories for all ages.
Our mission at LB Kitchen is to tell you stories through our food; where it came from, why we love it, why we chose it, why it tastes and makes you feel so good.
Brooklin-based design and goods studio. Original art, prints, and home pieces from Downeast Maine.
Left Bank Books is an independent books business based in Midcoast Maine. The Belfast bookshop in the historic opera house building specializes in books by Maine authors—many of them autographed—alongside a deep general selection. Knowledgeable staff happily order anything not in stock.
Robert LeHay, of LeHay's Shaker Boxes, creates handcrafted wooden boxes and carriers, following the Shaker traditions of craftsmanship.
Danielle (Losier) Lehoux's passion is creating digital artwork similar to a block print style that is loosely inspired by the vintage “See America” posters of the National Parks. Being a native Mainer (8th generation), Danielle loves her home state and enjoys creating artwork that reflects the beauty of her surroundings.
Le Marchande is an independent home decor business based in Greater Portland. Designer Susie Smith Coughlin curates eclectic modern French country furniture, antiques, glassware, and gifts at her Falmouth shop and online boutique.
Wine-and-cocktail bar from Nashville transplants Carly and Wesley Summers, opened October 2025 in the former Brass Compass space on Main Street.
Len Libby Candies is an independent grocery & food business based in Greater Portland. Family-owned since 1949, the Scarborough chocolatier has handcrafted Needhams, butternut crunch, and Maine-themed confections since 1926, and is home to Lenny—the world's only life-size chocolate moose.
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Curated picks from our editors — the best Maine coffee subscriptions, candle makers, chocolatiers, seafood shippers, furniture workshops, and gift ideas under $50.
From Portland’s Tandem and Coffee By Design to island roasters in Stonington and the western mountains.
Twelve Maine seafood operations — from live-lobster shippers to chef-grade caviar to sustainably farmed kelp — worth ordering from.
Twelve Maine chocolatiers from century-old needham makers to bean-to-bar B Corps — and what to order from each.
Ten Maine candle makers — from coastal hand-poured soy to designer-aesthetic gift candles — worth ordering from.
Twelve Maine furniture makers — from Shaker classics to modern floating shelves — building heirloom-grade pieces.
12 independent Maine shops with thoughtful gifts that won’t blow your budget.