Over 1,150 independent Maine makers, shops, and artisans — shop online, ship anywhere, or find them on your next visit.
Midcoast
Studio 89 is an independent home decor business based in Midcoast Maine. The small coastal workshop handcrafts modern wood furniture using traditional woodworking techniques, natural finishes, and one-of-a-kind live-edge pieces, with custom design and made-to-order collection items.
Greater Portland
Scarborough-based handmade contemporary jewelry studio. Modern Maine-made jewelry with a sculptural sensibility.
Highlands
Milford-based handmade jewelry and accessories. Penobscot-region small-goods maker.
Greater Portland
Style Candles is an independent home decor business based in Greater Portland. The Maine candle maker hand-pours soy ring candles in small batches—each large candle reveals a real ring valued between $10 and $1,000 hidden inside as it burns.
Southern Maine Coast
Saco-based real-fruit chew confections. Cheeky natural-ingredient handmade Maine candy.
Midcoast
Sugar Tools is an independent Maine business based in Greater Portland. Visit them in Maine or learn more about what they offer.
Southern Maine Coast
Suger is an independent clothing & accessories business based in Southern Maine Coast, Maine. Visit them in Maine or learn more about what they offer.
Greater Portland
Portland-based plant nutrient brand. Award-winning plant fertilizers and grow nutrients for indoor and outdoor gardens.
Greater Portland
Portland-based summer essentials shop with an Islesboro location. Curated coastal goods, gifts, and home pieces inspired by Maine summers.
Lakes & Mountains
Brewpub at the Sunday River ski resort gateway — Sunday River Alt, Beware of the Viper NEIPA, housemade donuts, and après-ski energy.
Greater Portland
Biddeford-based motorcycle parts retailer. Race-proven parts and accessories for performance motorcycles.
Greater Portland
Portland-based handmade ceramics curator. One-of-a-kind ceramics from working makers, with their stories.
Midcoast
Surroundings is an independent home decor business based in Midcoast Maine. The downtown Camden shop offers beautiful goods for the home and table—thoughtfully curated gifts, vintage finds, and art that make it a must-visit destination in Camden's lively downtown shopping district.
Southern Maine Coast
Surthrival is a York-based supplement company offering premium colostrum, pine pollen, elk antler, chaga, and reishi formulations focused on longevity and traditional tonic herbs.
Kennebec Valley
Hallowell antique dealer specializing in fine art, period picture frames, and rare collectibles. Family-run since 1913, with a focus on museum-quality pieces.
Southern Maine Coast
Kittery-based small-batch maker of organic pet supplements for horses, dogs, and cats. NASC audited and focused on foundational pet health.
Downeast
Suzanne Anderson creates her enamel jewelry in a wooded lakeside studio in Maine. It’s the perfect place to become immersed in creative work.
Downeast
Swallowfield is a little shop in Northeast Harbor, Maine filled with letterpress cards and paper goods, curated gifts, puzzles, contemporary jewelry, art supplies, housewares, pottery, books, and fine and functional art.
Midcoast
Brunswick-based curated wallpaper boutique. Distinctive imported wallpaper for Midcoast home interiors.
Kennebec Valley
Albion-based producer of gourmet raw and varietal honey, beeswax, and beekeeping supplies. Also offers pollination services and beekeeping classes.
Midcoast
Sweetgrass Farm Winery & Distillery is an independent grocery & food business based in Midcoast Maine. The family-run Union estate makes fruit wines, gins, and Back River craft spirits using Maine fruit.
Greater Portland
Saco-based maker of UPF 50+ sun-protection hats. Active-lifestyle hats designed for the water and beyond.
Southern Maine Coast
Kittery-based handmade leather, balms, and tabletop game gear. Southern Maine makers for adventurers.
Southern Maine Coast
Sanford-based enamel pins, lanyards, and stickers. Southern Maine novelty-accessory shop.
Highlands
Pittsfield-based mustache-themed apparel and accessories. Maine 'stache-pride brand.
Highlands
Orono-based handcrafted Persian-style rugs. Penobscot-region rug shop with antiques.
Greater Portland
In our cafe, we offer a simple, traditional menu of seasonal espresso and drip coffees, tea & pastries, and retail bags of coffee to enjoy at home.
Midcoast
Colorful Contemporary Blown Glass: 2000 sq foot Gallery & Studio in Mid-Coast Maine. With 30 years experience Terrill & Charlie Jenkins create Unique Playful Functional Glassware. Known for Original, elegant design and rich, imaginative use of vibrant color, Tandem Glass creates limited editions of functional and sculptural work.
Downeast
Blue Hill-based original linen and hemp clothing. Made-to-order Downeast apparel and alterations.
Greater Portland
Established in 2011, Taproot Magazine is an ad-free, independent print publication celebrating food, farm, family, and craft.
Midcoast
Independent craft brewery based in Jackson, in Midcoast Maine with a tasting room open to visitors.
Greater Portland
Teafarers is an independent grocery & food business based in Greater Portland. Formerly Dobra Tea Maine, the Portland tea company sources unique single-origin teas, signature blends, and tea ware from small farmers worldwide in partnership with Dobra US/Prague.
Greater Portland
Handmade bows and bandanas for you and your furry friends
Kennebec Valley
Tea Maineia is an independent grocery & food business based in Kennebec Valley. After 11 years of running a Winterport storefront, this family-owned mom & pop shop now sells single-origin teas from around the world plus their signature Maine Wild Blueberry blend online.
Lakes & Mountains
Farmington-based maker of premium hair care products. Maine-developed hair products including the Teele Hair Polisher.
Greater Portland
Designed, tested, and assembled in Scarborough, Tekto crafts purpose-built tactical knives — specializing in out-the-front automatic blades for outdoor adventurers and demanding professionals.
Greater Portland
South Portland-based artist studio. Greater Portland handmade paper, marbling, and ink-drawing artist.
Downeast
Tempest in a Teapot is an independent grocery & food business based Downeast. Sisters Tammy Blake and Rebecca Emerson hand-blend gourmet loose-leaf teas with Maine-grown blueberries, cranberries, mint, and apples at their Stonington and Cushing blending houses.
Downeast
Trenton manufacturer of cryogenic gloves, PPE, and protective apparel. State-of-the-art materials engineered for extreme cold environments.
Southern Maine Coast
Wells-based antique and vintage collectibles. Southern Maine antique shop online.
Greater Portland
Pownal-based small online art boutique. Nature-inspired art, clothing, and decor by Christine Grindle.
Kennebec Valley
Norridgewock-based coffee and tea purveyor. Kennebec Valley farm-rooted beverage brand.
Downeast
Steuben-based maker of quality everyday goods. Built-to-last home and lifestyle products from Downeast Maine.
Downeast
The Armaid Company is a Blue Hill-based maker of the Armaid—a self-massage tool used by musicians, athletes, and trades workers to relieve tendonitis, repetitive strain, and forearm tension since 1999.
Downeast
Bar Harbor-based general store. Downeast Maine retailer near Acadia.
Kennebec Valley
Anson-based organic herbal tincture maker. Healing-herb tinctures from a Kennebec Valley wellness brand.
Lakes & Mountains
Auburn-based bridal-and-wedding shop. Lakes & Mountains wedding apparel and accessories.
Highlands
Bangor-based vintage glass and home decor. Penobscot-region collected-pieces shop.
Midcoast
Dresden-based handcrafted goods from people living off the land. Midcoast Maine kitchen and home pieces.
Greater Portland
Falmouth-based women's casual apparel brand. Greater Portland easy-wear clothing.
Greater Portland
Portland-based gourmet seasoned nuts. Greater Portland artisan snack brand.
Midcoast
Northport-based golf apparel and accessories brand. Midcoast Maine golf merchandise.
Midcoast
The Green Store is an independent home decor business based in Midcoast Maine. The 22-year-old Belfast Main Street shop specializes in reclaimed clothing, gifts, and home goods—everything is recycled, all-natural, or sustainable. Carries organic body products from brands like Jason alongside BPA-free kids' toys.
Highlands
Bangor-based bow company. Nylon and clip bows for hair, gifts, and apparel.
Southern Maine Coast
Saco-based affordable kids’ fashion outlet. High-style apparel for ages 0–12.
Greater Portland
Portland-based trading-card-game and tabletop hobby shop. Greater Portland TCG community.
Southern Maine Coast
The Holiday Barn is a York-based shop specializing in collectible Christmas, Halloween, and seasonal decor—including Bethany Lowe, Joe Spencer Dolls, and Lori Mitchell figurines.
Lakes & Mountains
Minot-based handmade USA leather goods. Small-shop quality leather pieces from Maine.
Greater Portland
Freeport-based metaphysical and ritual goods shop. Witchy Maine supplies for manifesting practice.
Kennebec Valley
Independent craft brewery and traditional English pub based in Hallowell, in the Kennebec Valley.
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.