Over 1,150 independent Maine makers, shops, and artisans — shop online, ship anywhere, or find them on your next visit.
Highlands
Culinary Solvent is a Brewer-based distiller producing pure, USDA-certified-organic, food-grade ethanol—shipped direct from the distillery for cooking, tinctures, and home use.
Greater Portland
Cup of Sea is an independent grocery & food business based in Greater Portland. Founded by Josh Rogers, the world's first seaweed-tea brand hand-blends loose-leaf herbal, green, and black teas with wild-harvested Gulf of Maine seaweed at their Heritage Seaweed retail shop in Portland.
Greater Portland
Portland-based eyewear-chain and accessories shop. Greater Portland personality-rich gift brand.
Greater Portland
South Portland tea company offering black, green, oolong, pu-erh, and trace-mineral teas. Free US shipping on every order.
Kennebec Valley
Independent craft brewery based in Augusta, in the Kennebec Valley with a tasting room open to visitors.
Kennebec Valley
Winthrop-based maker of custom glass terrariums and reptile enclosures. Hand-built habitats designed for serious keepers.
Highlands
Bangor-based maker of custom Halloween tombstones and graveyard decor. Premium hand-crafted Halloween yard art.
Midcoast
Camden-based saltwater fly fishing specialist. Hand-tied saltwater flies and custom orders for Maine and Atlantic anglers.
Lakes & Mountains
Bethel-based handmade alternative goods. Lakes & Mountains brand for the dark-side aesthetic.
Greater Portland
Cyclemainia is an independent outdoor gear business based in Greater Portland, Maine. Visit them in Maine or learn more about what they offer.
Midcoast
Alna-based manufacturer of hitch and roof racks for trikes, tandems, and recumbent bicycles. All racks are USA-made and built for cars, SUVs, RVs, and trucks.
Southern Maine Coast
Sanford-based importer of Greek olive oils, herbs, and pantry staples. Authentic Greek products curated by Maine-based importers.
Midcoast
Searsmont-based handmade fine wooden housewares. Hand-turned Midcoast Maine wood goods.
Highlands
We are a family owned Maine business that specializes in spice grinders, salt & pepper mills, natural edge and traditional salad bowls, writing instruments and bottle stoppers.
Kennebec Valley
Dresden-based fly fishing shop and gift store. Curated gear and gifts for the fly angler in your life.
Southern Maine Coast
Daisy Jane's is an independent clothing & accessories business based in the Southern Maine Coast. The York Village boutique—family-owned and recently named Best Women's Clothing Store and Best Boutique in the 2025 Best of the Seacoast Awards—offers women's clothing, accessories, jewelry, soaps, skincare, candles, and Maine-themed apparel. Sister shop to Daisy Trading Company on Route 1.
Southern Maine Coast
Daisy Janes specializes in women’s clothing, carrying lines such as Not Your Daughter's Jeans, JAG, Pure, Joseph Ribkoff, Jess and Jane, Wooden Ships, Nally and Millie, just to name a few.
Midcoast
Brunswick-based dance-themed apparel and accessories. Midcoast Maine dancewear brand.
Southern Maine Coast
York-based art, textiles, and objects studio. Considered Maine-made art and home pieces.
Lakes & Mountains
Sebago-based sustainable apparel brand. Lakes & Mountains eco-conscious clothing.
Downeast
We offer fresh fruit, vegetables, herbs, yarns, locally made artisan gifts & CSA membership. Visit our rustic farm store. Proudly certified organic since 1977.
Greater Portland
Gray-based custom furniture and woodwork studio. Bespoke furniture and home pieces from Greater Portland.
Greater Portland
David Wood is an independent clothing & accessories business based in Greater Portland, Maine. Visit them in Maine or learn more about what they offer.
Southern Maine Coast
A whimsical Maine lifestyle boutique on Kennebunkport's Dock Square offering modern gifts, gear, and curated finds inspired by design, nature, and the perfect daytrip.
Kennebec Valley
Embden-based antiques and vintage finds. Kennebec Valley collectibles shop.
Greater Portland
Dean's Sweets is an independent grocery & food business based in Greater Portland. The Old Port chocolatier hand-dips 30+ varieties of nut-free, gluten-free truffles, caramels, and buttercreams using local Maine ingredients like Madison maple syrup and wild blueberries.
Greater Portland
Independent craft brewery based in Portland, in Greater Portland with a tasting room open to visitors.
Southern Maine Coast
Wells-based women's lace-and-delicate-fabric clothing. Southern Maine boutique apparel.
Kennebec Valley
Skowhegan-based artisan-jewelry retailer. Sterling silver and 18K Bali Indonesia handmade pieces.
Greater Portland
Westbrook-based seasonings and spice rubs by pitmaster Denny Corby. Wicked delicious flavors for chicken, fish, beef, pork, and vegetables.
Greater Portland
Sustainably focused, limited run, made-to-order clothing for the timeless, creative, spirited woman.
Highlands
Old Town-based oil paintings of Maine landscapes. Penobscot-region alla prima impasto artist.
Downeast
Southwest Harbor-based Native American-inspired arts and antiques. Acadia-area gallery shop.
Kennebec Valley
Lewiston-based disc golf course pro shop. Discs, apparel, and gear for Maine’s growing disc-golf community.
Greater Portland
South Portland-based modern home furnishings and decor. Greater Portland design studio.
Greater Portland
Raymond-based engineered outdoor products. Sebago Lake-area Maine adventure gear.
Greater Portland
South Portland-based modern lifestyle apparel brand. Sustainable, all-inclusive, empowering Maine clothing.
Greater Portland
South Portland-based puzzles and games specialty shop. Carries jigsaws, board games, brain teasers, and family game-night essentials.
Highlands
Bangor-based DIY mushroom-cultivation kits. Penobscot-region home mycology brand.
Greater Portland
Quality jewelry & home wares designed and crafted on the coast of Maine.
Southern Maine Coast
Kennebunkport men's and women's clothing shop in the heart of Dock Square. Stocks coastal lifestyle brands alongside Maine-made staples.
Southern Maine Coast
A wide range of boutique gift items in new and reclaimed wood. From glassware gift sets and wine boxes, to 3D ornaments and elaborate Advent calendars.
Southern Maine Coast
Arundel-based statement apparel and goods. Southern Maine clothing brand with attitude.
Greater Portland
The dooloop hands-free carrier for bags of dog poop. Attach to any leash or backpack, easy to use, made in Maine of eco recycled non-toxic, BPA free plastic.
Highlands
Dove Tail Bat is a Shirley-based maker of premium baseball, softball, and training bats in wood, metal, and carbon fiber—handcrafted in Maine.
Midcoast
Dow Furniture is a family-owned furniture & mattress store based in Waldoboro, ME for over 60 years.
Southern Maine Coast
Old Orchard Beach-based candle maker. Southern Maine home-fragrance brand.
Midcoast
Bath-based mission-driven scallop fishery. Day-boat scallops shipped from the Maine coast straight to your door.
Midcoast
Rockland-based monthly publication for Maine dog lovers. Subscriptions, gift guides, and merch from Maine’s dog magazine.
Southern Maine Coast
Wells-based maker of all-natural soy candles. Hand-poured Maine candles in micro-batches.
Downeast
Downeast Pilates is an independent health & beauty business based in Downeast, Maine. Visit them in Maine or learn more about what they offer.
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.