Over 1,150 independent Maine makers, shops, and artisans — shop online, ship anywhere, or find them on your next visit.
Lakes & Mountains
Since 1979, Grandy Organics - formerly known as GrandyOats - has been the premier manufacturer of organic granola, trail mixes, nuts and cereals in Maine.
Midcoast
Grasshopper Shop of Rockland is an independent clothing & accessories business based in Midcoast, Maine. Shop online or find them on your next visit to Maine.
Lakes & Mountains
Monmouth's first brewery — small family-run taproom on Route 126 with outdoor seating, a food truck, and the flagship Experience NEIPA.
Greater Portland
Welcome to Gray Day Shop where you can purchase original artwork, stickers, magnets, accessories, prints & cards designed & illustrated by Abigail Gray Swartz.
Lakes & Mountains
Denmark-based Western Maine maple producer. Maple syrup and maple goods from a working sugarhouse.
Greater Portland
Cape Elizabeth-based eco-conscious gender-neutral baby and toddler shoes. Handmade Maine-made kids footwear.
Greater Portland
Freeport-based small freeze-drying business. Greater Portland local-snack producer.
Greater Portland
Portland independent bookshop carrying hand-picked new and used books. Strong sections in sci-fi, fantasy, mystery, horror, and the obscure.
Midcoast
Green Tree Coffee & Tea is an independent grocery & food business based in Midcoast Maine. Since 2002, John Ostrand's Lincolnville Beach roastery hand-roasts artisan coffee and curates nearly 100 loose-leaf teas including their signature Fogbuster blend and Wellness herbal blend.
Greater Portland
Gorham-based USA-made mobile drying racks. Greater Portland zero-emission home goods.
Greater Portland
Biddeford-based maker of minimalist, RFID-blocking wallets in carbon fiber, copper, aluminum, and titanium. Built to protect cards and cash without bulk.
Greater Portland
Portland-based merchandise shop for Gritty McDuff’s. Apparel, glassware, and gear from one of Maine’s pioneer brewpubs.
Greater Portland
Westbrook-based vintage road-racing apparel. T-shirts and hats celebrating SCCA, SVRA racing.
Southern Maine Coast
Saco-based small-batch coffee roaster. Southern Maine ethically sourced coffee beans.
Midcoast
Gulf of Maine Books is an independent books business based in Midcoast Maine. The Brunswick bookstore on Maine Street has been a literary fixture since 1979—owners Beth Leonard and Gary Lawless are poets in their own right and host frequent poetry readings, book signings, and author events alongside a curated selection of literary, regional, and used books.
Midcoast
Warren-based daughter-and-dad kids' jewelry brand. Designs colorful, collectible necklaces and accessories that spark imagination.
Midcoast
Halcyon Yarn is an independent home decor business based in Midcoast Maine. The Bath shop has been Maine's destination for natural yarns and fibers from around the world since 1971—serving weavers, knitters, spinners, and dyers with luxurious wool, alpaca, silk, and specialty fibers, plus tools, books, and patterns. Friendly service and fast shipping nationwide.
Midcoast
Hancock Gourmet Lobster Co. is an independent grocery & food business based in Midcoast Maine. They ship Maine lobster rolls, lobster mac & cheese, and gourmet seafood gift boxes nationwide.
Greater Portland
Supplies for creative life and play in Portland, Maine. Craft kits + Maine made kitchen textiles, home decor, greeting cards, jewelry, baby gifts, and more.
Greater Portland
Handmade Maine is a Maine-based curated marketplace of handcrafted home goods, gifts, and accessories made by Maine artisans across the state.
Downeast
Handworks Gallery is a Blue Hill-based gallery established in 1975, featuring local and Maine art, contemporary craft, and jewelry from a diverse roster of established and emerging artists.
Kennebec Valley
Happyknits is an independent art & music business based in Kennebec Valley. The charming Skowhegan yarn shop, located in the historic Maine Grains building, sells yarn, needles, patterns, and everything you need to knit and crochet.
Midcoast
Topsham-based Maine lobster company. As-seen-on-TV Maine lobster shipping operation.
Greater Portland
Harbor Fish Market is an independent grocery & food business based in Greater Portland. The Alfiero family has run this iconic Custom House Wharf market since 1966—a working waterfront destination for the freshest Maine lobster, haddock, oysters, and seafood, with a second location in Scarborough and nationwide shipping.
Greater Portland
Portland-based festive men’s apparel and gift shop. Greater Portland clothing and gifts retailer.
Southern Maine Coast
Harris Turkey Farm is an independent food maker based in Southern Maine Coast, Maine. Visit them in Maine or learn more about what they offer.
Southern Maine Coast
Hart and Home is an independent home decor business based in the Southern Maine Coast. The York Village shop specializes in vintage decor, used furniture, and curated gifts—perfect for finding distinctive pieces for the well-loved coastal Maine home.
Lakes & Mountains
Harvest Gold Gallery sells hand-crafted jewelry, including rings, wedding bands, necklaces, earrings, and bracelets. We also sell ceramics, paintings, and more!
Midcoast
Rockland-based luxury jewelry brand. Sophisticated, elegant, radiant pieces from Midcoast Maine.
Midcoast
Hatch on Maine is an independent clothing & accessories business based in Midcoast Maine. The Brunswick boutique on Maine Street thoughtfully blends vintage finds, women's clothing, accessories, and sweet baby items including handmade toys, soft blankets, and keepsake gifts—all curated with charm and personality.
Midcoast
Brunswick-based hand-dyed yarn maker. Specializes in sock yarn and hand-dyed bases for knitters, crocheters, and designers.
Highlands
Lee-based artisan perfume maker. Penobscot-region small-batch fragrances.
Greater Portland
Haven's Candies is an independent grocery & food business based in Greater Portland. Maine's premier confectioner since 1915, this Westbrook candy factory handcrafts chocolates, fudge, salt water taffy, and Needhams using traditional methods, with factory-viewing windows at their retail store.
Greater Portland
Portland-based natural-cotton bandana brand. Book-inspired illustrated bandanas from Greater Portland.
Kennebec Valley
Fairfield-based handcrafted resin art. Kennebec Valley nature-themed homewares and accessories.
Highlands
Heartstone Farm is an independent grocery & food business based in the Highlands region. Farmer Dan Kaplan raises 100% grass-fed beef on 500 acres in Charleston, Maine, plus pasture-raised pork, chicken, and turkey from vetted small family farms—shipped frozen direct to homes across the Northeast.
Greater Portland
Portland-based original wheel-thrown and hand-built pottery. Maine artist Heather Abt’s studio.
Kennebec Valley
In 2014, artist Hélène Farrar purchased an 1850's Farmhouse for a working and teaching studio on busy Route 202 in Manchester, Maine. The house has been renovated since and houses four teaching and working studios, including Farrar's personal work space.
Midcoast
hello hello books is an independent books business based in Midcoast Maine. The Rockland Main Street institution—owned by Lacy Simons since 2011—features a healthy mix of new, used, and bargain books alongside hard-to-find magazines, art and craft, and select vintage items. A 2019 Publishers Weekly Bookstore of the Year finalist, hello hello is small but powerful and adjacent to Rock City Cafe.
Midcoast
Herbal Revolution is an independent health & beauty business based in Midcoast Maine. Founder Katheryn Langelier formulates face oils, salves, and herbal blends using plants from her certified-organic Union farm and the Maine coast.
Kennebec Valley
Waterville-based small family farm. Pasture-raised lamb and other meats from a Kennebec Valley farm.
Greater Portland
South Portland-based dealer in vintage and antique quilts. Carefully selected pre-loved quilts with provenance and stories.
Greater Portland
Heritage Seaweed is an independent grocery & food business based in Greater Portland. The Portland boutique is the retail home of Cup of Sea seaweed teas and sells wild-harvested Maine sea vegetables, seaweed snacks, chocolate, and apothecary items.
Highlands
Maine-made Ice Fishing Tip-Ups
Greater Portland
South Portland-based women’s clothing line. Purposeful, well-designed everyday clothing for everywoman.
Highlands
Orrington-based handmade clay jewelry and accessories. Penobscot-region clay-craft brand.
Greater Portland
Portland-based naturopath-formulated wellness brand for women. Stress, sleep, and hormone solutions plus a private health community.
Highlands
Old Town-based golf course pro shop. Penobscot-region golf apparel and gear retailer.
Greater Portland
Biddeford-based maker of Maine outdoors-inspired apparel and prints. Casual designs celebrating the trails, lakes, and mountains of New England.
Southern Maine Coast
Buxton-based neon kids' swimwear brand. Hi-vis rashguards and swimsuits for toddlers and kids.
Midcoast
Hope-based plants, seeds, and horticultural goods. Midcoast Maine plant-and-garden shop.
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.