Over 1,350 independent Maine makers, shops, and artisans — shop online, ship anywhere, or find them on your next visit.
Kennebunkport-based Maine lobster shipping company. Overnight lobster dinners delivered nationwide.
Nezinscot Farm has always had a passion for good food and sustainability, and today features a Gourmet Food Shop, Cafe & Bakery, Fromagerie, Charcuterie, and Fiber Studio .
Nickerson Farm at 628 Beach Road in Lincolnville is a family farm shipping organic Wild Maine Blueberries plus blueberry preserves, jams, and applesauce.
Wells-based handmade Maine fudge maker. Rich creamy butter-and-cream fudge from Southern Maine.
Scarborough's only brewery in a New England post-and-beam barn — seasonal Maine-inspired food, house beers, and a second waterfront Poland location.
Cape Elizabeth-based importer of contemporary Irish design. Sweaters, accessories, and home goods from independent Irish makers.
Carmel-based maker of handcrafted hunting game calls. Maine-made calls for serious hunters.
Palermo-based luxurious hand-knit Maine wools. Finely hand-knit family-warming Maine pieces.
Deering Center bakery from James Beard 2024 Outstanding Pastry Chef Atsuko Fujimoto — European pastries with Japanese sensibility.
Paris-based rug hooking and textile arts. Western Maine fiber-arts studio.
Allen's Corner neighborhood pub from the Minervino family, opened May 2025 in the former Parker's space with pizza, burgers, and weekend brunch.
Northeast Whitewater is a family oriented, nature based outdoor adventure destination that inspires vacationers, families and youth groups in outdoor educational pursuits.
Greenville-based crystal, mineral, and gem retailer. Specializes in Herkimer Diamond quartz crystals and runs Maine mining adventure tours.
Island brewery on North Haven inside historic Calderwood Hall, serving Keeper IPA, Highliner pale, and Barrel Stove Brown alongside the building's pizza menu.
An 1887 stone castle on Camden's High Street Historic District overlooking Penobscot Bay, with eleven elegant guest rooms, breathtaking woodwork, and a turret.
Norumbega Provisions in Scarborough is family-run cannabis-infused confections — organic chocolate from Venezuela and the DR, hand-crafted with full-spectrum oil. (21+)
Independent craft brewery based in Norway, in Maine's Lakes & Mountains with a tasting room open to visitors.
Norway Candle Co. is an independent home decor business based in the Lakes & Mountains region. The Norway, Maine candle maker hand-crafts soy candles and wax melts using sustainable materials and lead-free wicks, with private labeling, custom orders, and dropshipping options.
Scarborough-based statement apparel brand. Greater Portland identity-focused clothing.
Notted Hair in South Portland makes handmade scrunchies in playful patterns and silk — built for thick hair, originally for friends, now for everyone.
Tucked-away Belgian beer cafe in Canal Plaza with one of New England's deepest tap and bottle lists, a warm cellar atmosphere, and a beloved outdoor porch.
Nubble Light Candle is an independent home decor business based in Southern Maine Coast. The Mainer-owned Kittery candle company hand-pours scented soy candles inspired by Maine and New England culture, including Bar Harbor Blueberry, Vacationland, and Stephen King's Study.
Oak Hill Co. in Oakland sells natural-home wellness goods — Berkey water purifiers, air filters, organic baby products — all family-vetted by the owners.
Family-owned Skowhegan brewery in a converted chicken barn since 1996, specializing in malt-forward German lagers when everyone else makes IPAs.
Art Deco café, speakeasy lounge, and art gallery in downtown Lewiston's former Lamey-Wellehan building — paninis, flatbreads, cocktails, and 1920s silent films above the bar.
From the Gulf of Maine's brisk waters comes our sustainable products. Buy seaweed online at Ocean's Balance and bring a unique flavor to your next meal.
Tex-Mex brunch restaurant in Portland's West End from the owners of Terlingua — winner of Yankee magazine's 2025 Best New Brunch.
Octopus Bookshop is an independent books business based in the Southern Maine Coast. The Kennebunk bookstore opened in 2025 with a carefully curated selection of new releases and classics, plus literary events and community programming.
'90s-themed nano-brewery in Cape Neddick serving ice cream IPAs, candy beers, fruited sours, and pastry stouts — seasonal, food by Food For Thought.
Old Crow Ranch is a family owned, pasture-based livestock farm in beautiful Durham, Maine. We operate on a modified Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) system and offer stellar wholesale meat to our customers.
Commercial Street seafood restaurant with a raw bar featuring Maine oysters from Georgetown, New Harbor, and Bath. Buck-a-Shuck happy hour and cold lobster.
Westbrook-based maker of 100% American-made wool goods. Handcrafted Maine wool apparel and accessories.
Maine's legendary canoe and kayak maker, hand-building watercraft on the Penobscot River in Old Town since 1898, with a factory store and visitor center showcasing 125 years of paddling heritage.
Searsport-based bug repellent maker producing a 1910 formula for mosquitoes, black flies, and ticks. Long-time favorite of Maine outdoorspeople.
Lisbon Falls brewery offering a full spectrum of beers across all styles, with monthly proceeds supporting animal welfare causes.
Handmade chocolates, caramels, truffles, and Blue Hill–roasted espresso in an open-kitchen Rockland shop next to the 250 Main Hotel.
Yarmouth-based modern wall decor. Maine-made removable polyester wallcoverings.
Independent craft brewery based in Lyman, in Greater Portland with a tasting room open to visitors.
Once A Tree is an independent home decor business based in Midcoast Maine. The Camden Main Street shop offers handcrafted items from local artisans and craftspeople—wooden bowls and chess sets, unique jewelry, pottery, hanging hammock chairs, mugs, and trays—overlooking Camden Harbor with complimentary gift wrapping and year-round hours.
Portland market and cafe specializing in ferments and fermented foods. A friendly source for kimchi, miso, kombucha, and other living foods.
Ontheround is an independent yarn company offering small batch hand dyed yarn in fun, unique, and highly wearable colorways. We specialize in kettle and speckle dyed superwash merino wool yarn.
Portland's only fully gluten-free brewery — Jason Kissinger's lineup uses millet, buckwheat, and quinoa instead of barley, safe for celiac drinkers.
Origin is an independent clothing & accessories business based in the Lakes & Mountains region. The Farmington manufacturer makes 100% American-made denim, footwear, workwear, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu gear from Maine-built factories.
Original Maine is an independent clothing & accessories business based in Greater Portland. Started to revive the 1901 Maine flag, they design and produce locally-made apparel and curated goods from their Portland Factory Store.
Independent craft brewery based in Orono, in the Maine Highlands with a tasting room open to visitors.
Our principal goal at Oterra is to create gear that consistently performs beyond your expectations and represents your style, becoming more than just rock climbing gear – it becomes an archive of experiences and a symbol of commitment to your pursuits.
Pittsfield farm-brewery brewing Maine-grown beers from Blue Ox malts and HopYard hops, with cozy heated cabins at the downtown taproom.
Gardiner-based handmade gift, accessory, and decor maker. Subtle-nerd and radiant-soul Maine pieces.
Bridgton-based outlet store for skis, snowboards, and winter mountain gear. Sister shop to BLEMBOARD’s wakeboard outlet.
Naples-based discount wakeboard and water sports retailer. Specializes in overstock and blemished gear at a sub-retail price.
Owl & Turtle Bookshop Café is an independent books business based in Midcoast Maine. The Camden Bay View Street institution has been a beloved community bookshop since 1970—locally owned, quirky, and full of character, with hosted book signings, author talks, and a balcony overlooking Camden Harbor where complimentary coffee and tea are served.
Independent craft brewery based in Newcastle, in Midcoast Maine with a tasting room open to visitors.
Our focus is on providing Mid-coast Maine with premium wood-fired pizza made from the best ingredients available to us.
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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.