Over 1,150 independent Maine makers, shops, and artisans — shop online, ship anywhere, or find them on your next visit.
Bremen-based maker of nautical-flag tote bags since 1981. American-made bags featuring the international nautical-signal flag alphabet.
Waterville chocolatier hand-crafting small-batch bonbons with Maine-sourced fillings: whiskey, sea salt, maple syrup, and craft beer.
Cloaks, Capes, Pirate Coats, Pirate Vests, Steampunk clothing and Renaissance garb designed and made by hand in our studio in Maine.
York-based purveyor of furnishings and accessories for the American country home. Hand-selected antiques and country-style decor.
Material inspiration for necklaces, bracelets, and other jewelry are found in new rolls of recycled silver wire, thick and thin, thick sheets of raw materials in silver, brass and copper, even a little gold shimmers in my stash of fine metals.
Come see our collection of hand smocked children's clothes, baby gifts, tablecloths, Maine themed gifts, interior design services and gifts.
Kennebunk-based scherenschnitte and grained-frame artist. Mother-and-son traditional decorative arts.
Westbrook-based small-batch coffee roaster. Specialty beans roasted thoughtfully outside Portland.
From-scratch cafe and bakery on Route 1 in Yarmouth, family-owned since 1994 — overstuffed sandwiches, soups, sweets, and Coffee by Design espresso.
Coastal Jewelers is an independent jewelry business based in the Southern Maine Coast. The Kennebunkport Dock Square shop—owned by local Adia Grogan—offers ocean-inspired jewelry from designers near and far, including custom pieces and meaningful keepsakes.
The largest botanical garden in New England — 295 acres of ornamental gardens, trails, and waterfront in Boothbay, plus the Gardens Aglow holiday light display.
A family-owned Boothbay Harbor popcorn shop since 2008 hand-crafting over 40 flavors of small-batch air-popped popcorn, named Maine Food Producer of the Year in 2019.
Portland-based maker of certified organic soil, compost, and fertilizer. A leading Maine brand in organic gardening, sold nationwide.
Windham-based maker of driftwood and barnboard art. Reclaimed-wood signs and home pieces from Maine materials.
North Yarmouth-based maker of the CoatHook: a premium pet comb engineered for medium- and long-haired dogs and cats.
It started in 1994 with one coffeehouse on Portland’s Congress Street. Today Coffee By Design operates three coffeehouses in Portland and one in Freeport and runs a thriving coffee roastery in Portland, which sells to nearly 600 wholesale and mail order customers around the globe.
Hand-crafted specialty coffee, espresso and artisan edibles… Indulging tastes near & far to connect with people one cup at a time.
Hampden-based soy candle maker with 20+ years of 100% soy wax candles, plus a Capture the Essence of Maine signature line.
Color Afoot Press is an independent art & music business based in Highlands, Maine. Shop online or find them on your next visit to Maine.
Columbia Falls Pottery is an independent kitchen business based in Downeast Maine. Founded in Columbia Falls in 1990 and now in Machias, the studio creates handmade pottery and hand-painted tiles inspired by Maine—lupine, wildflower, blueberry, fern, lady's slipper, and nautical designs on functional pieces. Visit the working studio and gallery for complimentary gift wrap and safe-travel packing.
Comatose Pepper Co. makes small-batch hot sauces in South Portland — including House Hot Sauce, a cajun-spice collab with Highroller Lobster.
Common Roots Studio is an independent art & music business based in the Southern Maine Coast. The Biddeford Mill District studio offers prints, original art, custom framing services, pottery, books, and independent publications—a creative hub in downtown Biddeford.
Whitefield-based pasture-raised poultry farm. Humanely raised chickens delivered fresh to Maine kitchens.
South Berwick-based chef-themed apparel. Southern Maine kitchen-humor clothing brand.
Cool As A Moose is a Bar Harbor-based original Maine moose-themed apparel and gift brand—operating shops in Bar Harbor, Camden, Provincetown, and online for over 35 years.
Second-floor wine bar above the existing Cork & Cow retail wine shop at 47 Main Street in Belgrade Lakes, opened spring 2026. Fri–Sun 3–9pm.
Berwick brewery on the Salmon Falls River from a Maine-to-New-Mexico-and-back brewer — southwest and northeast flavor influences in every batch.
The Cotton Cupboard Quilt Shop is conveniently located in Bangor, Maine where we have over 3000 bolts of fabric in stock.
Leeds-based custom-made Maine handmade goods. Bringing customer ideas to life from Lakes & Mountains.
County Co-op & Farm Store is an independent grocery & food business based in Aroostook County. The Houlton Market Street member-owned cooperative—founded in 2013 by three friends and growing 20% annually—has become a flourishing community hub for local food, artisan works, vegetarian meals, fresh breads, and locally roasted coffee.
Cousins Maine Lobster is an independent grocery & food business based in Greater Portland. Founded by two cousins from Maine, they ship lobster rolls, tails, and mail-order seafood kits across the country.
Alfred-based fresh-masonry weather-protection cover. Cost-effective alternative for masons.
Welcome to Coyote Graphics and thanks for checking out our unique selection of wildlife t's! We like to offer people a way to connect with the multitudes of creatures that inhabit our earth.
Coyote Moon is an independent clothing & accessories business based in Midcoast Maine. The Belfast Main Street boutique—with buyer Katharine Cox—features women's apparel, jewelry, and gifts from local Maine artisans alongside Buddha statuettes, wind chimes, and lotions designed to "uplift the spirit and spread mindfulness."
Bethel-based dog and human accessories maker. 20% of profits support animals in need.
Bradley-based supplier of cold cups, tumblers, glitter, and rhinestones for crafters. The go-to for sublimation and tumbler hobbyists.
Brewer-based online cross stitch shop. Patterns, kits, and supplies for cross stitchers from a Bangor-area maker.
Gorham-based handmade crochet and knitwear. Greater Portland sustainable fiber-arts brand.
Old Town's C Rat Black sells survival gear and preparedness equipment — combat rations, fire kits, and the books to use them well.
CrateFull of Maine is an independent grocery & food business based in Greater Portland. They build curated Maine gift boxes and subscription crates featuring Maine snacks, candy, and pantry goods shipped nationwide.
Yarmouth-based handmade tumblers and accessories. Greater Portland personalized small goods maker.
Caribou-based maker of custom Maine-made wood goods. Floating shelves, rustic signs, and home accents.
C. Richard's Leather is a Lewiston-based maker of custom leather goods—including leather-patch hats, beanies, and small leather accessories.
Crooked Chimney Farm Handmade Goat Milk Soap. Made in Maine. Order your goat milk soap online today.
Crooked Face Creamery is an independent grocery & food business based in Kennebec Valley. Founded by Amy Rowbottom, the Skowhegan creamery handcrafts award-winning cheeses—including a World Cheese Awards Super Gold ricotta and Food & Wine's #1 American cheese (UpNorth Applewood Smoked Ricotta)—with whole Jersey milk in the historic Maine Grains building.
Independent craft brewery based in Brunswick, in Midcoast Maine with a tasting room open to visitors.
Read the guides
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.