Over 1,150 independent Maine makers, shops, and artisans — shop online, ship anywhere, or find them on your next visit.
Lakes & Mountains
Handmade contemporary enamel jewelry made by me in my studio in Maine.
Southern Maine Coast
Transparent Audio is an independent specialty business based in the Southern Maine Coast. Founded in 1980, the Saco manufacturer designs and produces some of the world's finest music system and home theater cables—interconnects, speaker cables, HDMI cables, and power conditioning—for audiophiles, recording studios, and home theater enthusiasts globally.
Midcoast
TransTape is a Union-based maker of skin-safe body tape designed as a flexible, comfortable alternative to traditional chest binders for trans, non-binary, and gender-diverse people.
Aroostook County
Ashland-based trapping community resource and store. Information, supplies, and gear for the Maine trapping community.
Greater Portland
From the very beginning our mission has been "To Offer the Very Best Toys from Around the World".
Southern Maine Coast
Treehouse Toys (Biddeford) is an independent kids business based in the Southern Maine Coast. The Mill District shop offers carefully curated independent toys, games, books, and crafts—a beloved alternative to mass-market chain stores. Sister location to the Portland flagship.
Midcoast
Freeport-based maker of modern wood jewelry and accessories. Sustainable wood pieces inspired by where the trees meet the sea.
Highlands
A family-owned working farm near Bangor since 1983 offering pick-your-own apples, berries, and pumpkins, plus an ice cream shop, petting zoo, and Maine's longest-running corn maze.
Southern Maine Coast
Independent craft brewery based in Kittery, in the Southern Maine Coast with a tasting room open to visitors.
Midcoast
Belfast-based Midcoast Maine food delivery service. Local restaurant delivery for Belfast and surrounding towns.
Greater Portland
Falmouth-based travel goods retailer carrying luggage, bags, and travel accessories. Curated selection covering business and adventure travel.
Greater Portland
Order premium quality frozen New England seafood here. We offer Gulf of Maine scallops, cod, flounder, monkfish, dogfish, bluefin tuna, and much more.
Aroostook County
Tulgey Wood Emporium is an independent specialty business based in Aroostook County. Owner Monica Crane runs this Houlton Market Square gift shop offering fairy tales, cards, and magical gifts—plus interactive events like dream weaving and oracle readings that bring downtown shoppers in for experiences, not just merchandise.
Lakes & Mountains
Tumbledown Brewing is a small craft brewery located in Farmington, ME. We brew beer in small batches, but give it taste as big as the mountains that inspire us; enjoy one today!
Southern Maine Coast
Wells-based full-service music store. Guitars, basses, drums, keyboards, amps, wind instruments, and more.
Greater Portland
Portland-based Flying Eagle freestyle skate retailer. Maine source for inline skates and accessories.
Highlands
Independent craft brewery based in Monson, in the Maine Highlands with a tasting room open to visitors.
Greater Portland
Saco-based needlearts accessories maker producing knitting tools and project bags. Sources premium materials from American makers and dyes yarn locally.
Highlands
Independent craft brewery based in Sangerville, in the Maine Highlands with a tasting room open to visitors.
Greater Portland
Two Little Beans & Co. is an independent kids business based in Greater Portland, Maine. Visit them in Maine or learn more about what they offer.
Greater Portland
Portland-based moon-themed e-commerce. Greater Portland celestial-product community shop.
Midcoast
Two Salty Dogs is a Boothbay Harbor-based pet outfitter offering high-quality dog and cat supplies, durable toys, harnesses, and treats—both in its coastal town shop and online.
Midcoast
Two Salty Dogs Pet Outfitters is an independent pets business based in Midcoast, Maine. Visit them in Maine or learn more about what they offer.
Midcoast
Tyler’s Gulden creates beautiful ceramics, including the functional and the artistic. The functional includess teapots and cups and the artistic includes sculptures which are shown internationally in group and juried exhibitions.
Aroostook County
Presque Isle-based faith-based apparel designer. Aroostook County clothing line.
Greater Portland
Biddeford-based online retailer specializing in mini and small crossbows for target practice. Stocks the bows along with all the accessories you need to get shooting.
Highlands
Eddington-based pet boutique. Cool and unique items for dogs and cats with adopter discounts.
Greater Portland
At Uncommon Paws we like to pamper pets by outfitting them with handmade, uniquely designed collars and harnesses that match their personality - and style.
Highlands
Hampden-based small-batch specialty coffee roaster. Carefully sourced beans roasted in central Maine.
Greater Portland
A plant shop specializing in houseplants, succulents and air plants and accessories. We also carry terrarium supplies and everything you need to bring the outdoors in, in Maine!
Downeast
US Bells - original bronze bell designs by Richard Fisher. Small dinner bells to ship's bells to large estate bells, all are hand cast at our foundry in Maine.
Downeast
Vacationland Coffee Roasters is an independent grocery & food business with locations in Downeast Maine and Midcoast. Owner Chris Romero roasts 100% Arabica coffees and runs three coffee-pub locations—Southwest Harbor (Apple Lane), Bar Harbor (Rodick Street), and Camden (The Wharf at Lyman-Morse)—serving signature drinks, breakfast tacos, and canned nitro lattes alongside whole-bean retail and online orders.
Lakes & Mountains
Paris-based statement apparel brand. Lakes & Mountains contemporary clothing line.
Southern Maine Coast
Kittery-based all-natural soap and skincare. Cruelty-free Maine-coast handcrafted body care.
Midcoast
VeloInk is a Belfast-based maker of custom-printed stickers and decals for bicycles, helmets, water bottles, and personal gear—made in the USA with a satisfaction guarantee.
Greater Portland
Westbrook-based bar and shop known for craft cocktails and house-made fizzes. Now offering bitters, mixers, and cocktail kits online.
Greater Portland
Venn + Maker is an independent Maine business based in Greater Portland. Shop online or find them on your next visit to Maine.
Downeast
Versa Gripps is a Hancock-based maker of hand-crafted lifting straps, workout grips, and gym gloves designed for serious fitness training.
Greater Portland
Portland-based curated home goods and vintage finds. Old Port shop blending homewares, candles, and antiques.
Greater Portland
Portland-based museum shop at the historic Victoria Mansion. Books, gifts, and reproductions inspired by the Italianate landmark.
Greater Portland
South Portland-based Icelandic-sourced supplements brand. Omega-3, D3, and wellness products from Iceland.
Midcoast
Brunswick-based dealer of vintage rugs and kilims. Expertly sourced Turkish and Anatolian rugs preserving heritage craft.
Midcoast
Vinolio is a purveyor of ultra-premium extra-virgin olive oil from around the world and balsamic vinegar from Modena, Italy.
Midcoast
Vintage Accents is an experienced auction company that conducts frequent online auctions. It is operated as an independent division of Thomaston Place Auction Galleries.
Southern Maine Coast
Vitamin Sea Seaweed is a Buxton-based, family-owned seaweed farm and processor producing kelp, dulse, alaria, and other Atlantic sea vegetables for retail and food service.
Southern Maine Coast
Kittery-based USA-made surfboard bags. Southern Maine sustainable water-sports gear.
Greater Portland
Portland-based quirky goods and accessories shop. “We Are All Going to Die” Maine merchant character.
Lakes & Mountains
Farmington-based handmade cotton dog collars. Lakes & Mountains pet-accessory maker.
Midcoast
Walker Knife Co. is an independent outdoor gear business based in Midcoast Maine. Founded in 2020 by a 15-year Registered Maine Guide, this small-batch maker handcrafts river knives, hunting knives, and outdoor tools in the woods of Maine—trusted by river guides, swiftwater rescue techs, and backcountry hunters.
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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.