Over 1,150 independent Maine makers, shops, and artisans — shop online, ship anywhere, or find them on your next visit.
Lakes & Mountains
Independent craft brewery based in Gray, in Maine's Lakes & Mountains with a tasting room open to visitors.
Aroostook County
Caribou-based party supply retailer. Wide selection of children’s and adult birthday party supplies and decorations.
Lakes & Mountains
Wayne-based farm-handmade natural soap brand. Small-batch farm soaps from Lakes & Mountains Maine.
Greater Portland
Westbrook-based comic creator Ben Bishop. Original comics, prints, and original artwork from a Maine indie cartoonist.
Greater Portland
Independent craft brewery based in Portland, in Greater Portland with a tasting room open to visitors.
Midcoast
We are passionate about chocolate. As candy makers and now the first bean to bar maker in our state, we seek to make clean, real and sustainable confectionery products.
Kennebec Valley
Waterville-based coffee roaster. Kennebec Valley specialty-coffee brand.
Kennebec Valley
Black Cape Comics is a Waterville-based online comic book shop offering new releases, key issues, first appearances, and back-issue collections.
Kennebec Valley
Skowhegan-based Maine handcrafted home goods. Kennebec Valley artisan collective.
Highlands
Black Ink Coffee is a veteran-owned, Bangor-based specialty coffee roaster offering single-origin beans, blends, and a subscription service.
Midcoast
A clothing and lifestyle boutique located in downtown Rockland, Maine since 1995, Black Parrot boasts a carefully curated collection of high end clothing, accessories and house wares.
Midcoast
Independent craft brewery based in Brunswick, in Midcoast Maine with a tasting room open to visitors.
Midcoast
At Black Swan Handmade all of our spoons, accessories, and other products are designed, tested, and made by Park Swan from start to finish. We feel it is our responsibility to provide ethical, American produced goods.
Midcoast
Bladerunners Systems is a Swanville-based knife maker producing balisongs, butterfly knives, and limited-run blade designs for collectors and enthusiasts.
Greater Portland
Portland-based shop curating new and vintage treasures for the home and gift-giving. An ever-changing selection rooted in the thrill of the hunt.
Midcoast
Independent craft brewery with tasting rooms in Camden, Greenville, Bangor, Bar Harbor, and Blue Hill, focused on local agriculture and wood-fired food.
Lakes & Mountains
Bridgton-based discount wakeboard retailer. Sells overstocks and blemished wakeboards from Slingshot and other top brands with full warranties.
Lakes & Mountains
Litchfield-based hip-hop and bling jewelry. Diamond necklaces, chains, rings, and bracelet sets.
Downeast
Savon is our artisan line of handcrafted botanical based apothecary products formulated for inner and outer beauty. Handmade in small batches using farm fresh ingredients, created with intention and knowledge to bring you the best in personal care.
Downeast
Ellsworth-based artisan lifestyle boutique. Women's clothing, gifts, and lifestyle pieces in Downeast Maine.
Downeast
Bar Harbor jewelry shop carrying real fine jewelry and watches. A long-running Mount Desert Island destination for engagement rings and gifts.
Downeast
Milbridge-based handcrafted herbal wellness. Downeast organic botanical body care.
Midcoast
Camden-based Midcoast Maine baby boutique. Curated baby and toddler apparel and goods.
Midcoast
Brunswick-based vintage and custom fine jewelry. Curated jewelry-design pieces from Midcoast Maine.
Downeast
Cutler-based hand-poured wax melts and candles. Downeast Maine home-fragrance maker.
Greater Portland
Adventure-ready woven belts hand-sewn in Portland, Maine by James McLaughlin, featuring an innovative GripLock slider buckle and lifetime guarantee on every belt.
Southern Maine Coast
Kittery-based seafood landmark since 1956. Fried clams, lobster rolls, and merchandise from one of Maine’s most iconic clam shacks.
Greater Portland
Portland-based small design house using upcycled materials. Thoughtful Maine-made sustainable goods.
Downeast
We source exceptional beans from equally rugged Central and South American farms and small-batch roast them for you, here in Downeast Maine.
Downeast
East Machias-based small-batch coffee roaster. Bold Coast Maine direct-trade coffees.
Lakes & Mountains
Books, Lines & Thinkers is an independent books business based in Maine's Lakes & Mountains region. The Rangeley Main Street bookstore combines a curated independent book selection with the on-site Birds of a Feather Art Gallery—books, original Maine art, and prints together in one Main Street destination.
Midcoast
Independent craft brewery based in Boothbay, in Midcoast Maine with a tasting room open to visitors.
Midcoast
Borealis Breads is an independent grocery & food business based in Midcoast Maine. The Waldoboro bakery produces artisan sourdoughs, multi-grain loaves, and Maine-grain breads sold across New England and online.
Greater Portland
Windham-based online seller of industrial-grade hand tools. Sockets, wrenches, and professional hand tools.
Midcoast
Brunswick-based official store of Bowdoin College. Carries college apparel, gifts, books, and Polar Bear gear.
Midcoast
Freeport-based island-inspired home goods boutique. Coastal-classic decor, gifts, and pieces for the Maine summer home.
Highlands
Box of Maine is an independent grocery & food business based in the Highlands region. They build customizable Maine gift boxes packed with regional snacks, sodas, candy, and pantry items shipped nationwide.
Greater Portland
Portland-based boxing apparel and athletic wear. Hoodies, pants, streetwear, and footwear.
Highlands
Old Town-based beard-care products. Penobscot-region men’s grooming brand.
Greater Portland
For hand made area rugs, oriental, antique rugs & more, come to Bradford's Rug Gallery in Portland, ME. We also offer rug cleaning, rug repair & more!
Greater Portland
Brant & Cochran is a South Portland-based maker of the Allagash Cruiser—the only Maine wedge-pattern camp axe—forged from 1050 carbon steel in their own workshop.
Greater Portland
Independent outdoor gear business based in Greater Portland, Maine. Shop online or visit in person.
Greater Portland
Portland-based artisan bread bakery and deli. The Breadeli difference: long-fermented breads and sandwiches, made daily.
Southern Maine Coast
Sanford-based maker of golf glove drying gear. A clever Maine product for golfers who play in the rain.
Southern Maine Coast
Wells-based bike and fly-fishing specialty shop. One of Maine’s most trusted fly fishing sources plus full-service bike retail.
Highlands
For the last 30 years, The Briar Patch bookstore has inspired and delighted generations of readers of all ages in Bangor, Maine.
Greater Portland
Independent craft brewery based in Yarmouth, in Greater Portland with a tasting room open to visitors.
Midcoast
Broad Arrow Farm Market & Butcher is an independent food maker based in Midcoast, Maine. Visit them in Maine or learn more about what they offer.
Greater Portland
Grown and gathered flowers, design work, and a heaping dose of general farm goodness. Based in Maine.
Greater Portland
Browne Trading Company is an independent grocery & food business based in Greater Portland. Founded in 1991 by Rod Mitchell on Portland's Merrill's Wharf, the nationally renowned purveyor supplies fine caviar, fresh seafood, and on-site smoked fish to elite restaurants and home kitchens with overnight delivery nationwide, plus a retail market on Commercial Street.
Highlands
Independent craft brewery based in Hartland, in the Maine Highlands with a tasting room open to visitors.
Lakes & Mountains
Harrison-based size-inclusive equestrian apparel. Lakes & Mountains rider-clothing brand.
Greater Portland
Buckdancer's Choice is an independent art & music business based in Greater Portland, Maine. Visit them in Maine or learn more about what they offer.
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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.