Over 1,150 independent Maine makers, shops, and artisans — shop online, ship anywhere, or find them on your next visit.
Southern Maine Coast
New England Trading Co is a Kennebunk-based maker of original lobster rope doormats and unique coastal-themed home decor, shipped nationwide from Maine.
Southern Maine Coast
Kennebunkport-based Maine lobster shipping company. Overnight lobster dinners delivered nationwide.
Midcoast
Brunswick-based comic book shop. Midcoast Maine comics retailer.
Lakes & Mountains
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 .
Midcoast
Lincolnville-based wild Maine blueberries and farm preserves. Midcoast working-farm brand.
Southern Maine Coast
York-based fine-art photography editions. Southern Maine surf-and-coast photographer.
Southern Maine Coast
Wells-based handmade Maine fudge maker. Rich creamy butter-and-cream fudge from Southern Maine.
Southern Maine Coast
Berwick-based custom rings and wedding bands. Southern Maine premium-materials jeweler.
Lakes & Mountains
Eustis-based handcrafted organic hemp-and-cotton clothing. Western Maine sustainable apparel.
Greater Portland
Scarborough's only brewery in a New England post-and-beam barn — seasonal Maine-inspired food, house beers, and a second waterfront Poland location.
Greater Portland
Cape Elizabeth-based importer of contemporary Irish design. Sweaters, accessories, and home goods from independent Irish makers.
Highlands
Carmel-based maker of handcrafted hunting game calls. Maine-made calls for serious hunters.
Midcoast
Palermo-based luxurious hand-knit Maine wools. Finely hand-knit family-warming Maine pieces.
Lakes & Mountains
Paris-based rug hooking and textile arts. Western Maine fiber-arts studio.
Highlands
Sebec-based outdoor-themed tees. Highlands-region apparel for adventurers.
Kennebec Valley
Northeast Whitewater is a family oriented, nature based outdoor adventure destination that inspires vacationers, families and youth groups in outdoor educational pursuits.
Kennebec Valley
Monmouth-based women’s clothing boutique. Kennebec Valley affordable trendy apparel and headwear.
Midcoast
Island brewery on North Haven inside historic Calderwood Hall, serving Keeper IPA, Highliner pale, and Barrel Stove Brown alongside the building's pizza menu.
Greater Portland
Scarborough-based Maine-made specialty pantry goods. Greater Portland artisanal foods.
Lakes & Mountains
Independent craft brewery based in Norway, in Maine's Lakes & Mountains with a tasting room open to visitors.
Lakes & Mountains
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.
Greater Portland
Scarborough-based statement apparel brand. Greater Portland identity-focused clothing.
Greater Portland
South Portland-based hair-care and styling product brand. Greater Portland hair shop.
Southern Maine Coast
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.
Kennebec Valley
Oakland-based clean-living goods brand. Air, water, and healthy-living products from central Maine.
Kennebec Valley
Family-owned Skowhegan brewery in a converted chicken barn since 1996, specializing in malt-forward German lagers when everyone else makes IPAs.
Greater Portland
Portland-based organic skincare brand. Marine-mineral and plant-oil skincare from Greater Portland.
Southern Maine Coast
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.
Kennebec Valley
A certified vegan herb farm and apothecary in Maine USA. Selling live plants and creating herbal tinctures, tonics, balms and teas direct from our gardens.
Southern Maine Coast
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.
Southern Maine Coast
'90s-themed nano-brewery in Cape Neddick serving ice cream IPAs, candy beers, fruited sours, and pastry stouts — seasonal, food by Food For Thought.
Lakes & Mountains
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.
Southern Maine Coast
Wells-based maker of healthy dog treats. Specializes in diabetic-friendly and arthritis-relief biscuits for senior dogs.
Greater Portland
Westbrook-based maker of 100% American-made wool goods. Handcrafted Maine wool apparel and accessories.
Highlands
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.
Midcoast
Searsport-based bug repellent maker producing a 1910 formula for mosquitoes, black flies, and ticks. Long-time favorite of Maine outdoorspeople.
Lakes & Mountains
Lisbon Falls brewery offering a full spectrum of beers across all styles, with monthly proceeds supporting animal welfare causes.
Greater Portland
Yarmouth-based modern wall decor. Maine-made removable polyester wallcoverings.
Southern Maine Coast
Independent craft brewery based in Lyman, in Greater Portland with a tasting room open to visitors.
Midcoast
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.
Greater Portland
Portland market and cafe specializing in ferments and fermented foods. A friendly source for kimchi, miso, kombucha, and other living foods.
Midcoast
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.
Greater Portland
Our makerspace provides members with access to studio/work space, tools and community, as well as discounts on classes and supplies.
Greater Portland
Portland's only fully gluten-free brewery — Jason Kissinger's lineup uses millet, buckwheat, and quinoa instead of barley, safe for celiac drinkers.
Greater Portland
Scarborough-based fresh live Maine lobster shipping. Direct-from-coast Greater Portland delivery.
Greater Portland
Portland-based fresh lobster and seafood shipper. Premium-quality Maine lobster delivered straight to your door, nationwide.
Lakes & Mountains
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.
Greater Portland
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.
Highlands
Independent craft brewery based in Orono, in the Maine Highlands with a tasting room open to visitors.
Southern Maine Coast
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.
Greater Portland
The characters our children meet in their books matters. We curate the best of children’s books featuring diverse characters.
Highlands
Pittsfield farm-brewery brewing Maine-grown beers from Blue Ox malts and HopYard hops, with cozy heated cabins at the downtown taproom.
Kennebec Valley
Gardiner-based handmade gift, accessory, and decor maker. Subtle-nerd and radiant-soul Maine pieces.
Southern Maine Coast
Ogunquit-based gift and lifestyle boutique. Curated Maine-coast inspired pieces and gifts in the heart of Ogunquit.
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.