Over 1,350 independent Maine makers, shops, and artisans — shop online, ship anywhere, or find them on your next visit.
Wicked Joe Coffee is an independent grocery & food business based in Midcoast Maine. Roasting on the Androscoggin River since 2004, this organic specialty roaster supplies cafés across New England and ships beans nationwide.
Lewiston-based maker of unique hand-dyed yarn and knit accessories. Maine-dyed yarns with a sense of humor.
Wicked Whoopies is a Gardiner-based bakery shipping classic Maine whoopie pies and seasonal food gifts in dozens of flavors nationwide.
Wilbur's of Maine Chocolate Confections is an independent grocery & food business based in Greater Portland. The Freeport chocolatier handcrafts truffles, blueberry-coated chocolates, and Maine-themed gift baskets shipped nationwide.
Wild Bevy Distilling is a Wells-based craft distillery producing small-batch botanical gin, vodka, and whiskey with a focus on conscientiously sourced ingredients.
Wild Oats Bakery & Cafe started with a focus on environmental and social responsibility and a desire to provide clean, all-natural and from-scratch products.
At The Wild Pine, Laura creates handcrafted, authentic, vibrant jewelry that is inspired by the colorful landscapes of the backcountry.
North Yarmouth-based nonprofit selling native New England seeds. Mission-driven supplier helping return native plants to home landscapes.
The Willard Gallery is a South Portland-based fine art gallery in the Willard Beach neighborhood, with an online shop and by-appointment cottage gallery experience for collectors.
Working in my 1850's barn studio on the coast of Maine, I bend wire into lightweight, colorful, unique pieces, incorporating an array of glass beads, vintage buttons and recycled tin cans.
From a studio shop on Vinalhaven Island in Maine, WindHorse Arts designs and creates unique handmade fused-glass jewelry that delights customers around the world.
Window Panes is committed to finding quality, hard-to-find, unique, and functional items, including home decor, kitchen supplies and more, for you and your home.
Winterstick is an independent outdoor gear business based in Lakes & Mountains, Maine. Visit them in Maine or learn more about what they offer.
Winter Works is a craft cooperative located on Monhegan Island.
A 600-acre nonprofit working farm and education center on Casco Bay in Freeport with a seasonal farm store offering organic produce, pasture-raised meats, and Maine-made goods.
Woodnote is a woman-owned, small business celebrating the earth through hand-printed textiles and original artwork that encourage a thoughtful lifestyle.
Norway gift shop curating elevated, Maine-inspired goods and apparel. Stocks the Woods Maine in-house brand alongside other Maine makers.
Biddeford-based handwoven fashion accessories studio. Original handwoven scarves, wraps, and accessories.
Modern Indian fine-dining and bar on Congress Street, opened December 2025 from former Tulsi chef Prakash Jayavelu Singh and chef Pardeep Prasana.
Poolweb is an Augusta-based commercial pool supply retailer carrying chemicals, equipment, parts, and accessories for residential and commercial pools across the country.
Newfield-based mini-split heat pump stand manufacturer. Brackets and rain guards for heat pumps.
Adults-only bed and breakfast in one of Bar Harbor's original summer cottages — quiet lane, steps from Shore Path, with a fire pit, porch happy hour, and seven to ten guestrooms.
York Beach craft brewery in the old Post Office a block from Short Sands — session-style beach brews like Orange Mainesicle and Short Board IPA, BYOF welcome.
Lewiston-based farm-raised edible insects brand. Sustainable Maine-produced edible bug products.
Korean-style dessert shop and café on Spring Street in Portland — macarons, custard pies, signature cakes, croissants, and espresso drinks.
Zane is an independent clothing & accessories business based in Greater Portland, Maine. Visit them in Maine or learn more about what they offer.
Portland fabric shop specializing in contemporary fabrics, notions, and yarns since 2006. Curated supplies for the modern maker.
Camden coffee shop since 2006 — sustainably sourced beans, eco-friendly practices, and a welcoming Midcoast spot for coffee and connection.
Portland-based maker of laser-cut, made-in-USA pocket tools and lifestyle goods. Best known for the PocketMonkey multi-tool and the WildCard utility knife.
James Beard 2024 Outstanding Bakery from Barak Olins on Portland's Clark Street — French-style boulangerie with Maine-grown grains milled in-house.
North Berwick-based stationery and paper goods studio. Note cards, calendars, and notepads with a quirky, illustrated aesthetic.
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.
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