I would never have found this shop if it wasn't for the reviews here. It's located off the main…read moredrag so you might miss it if you aren't looking. This is run by a couple, who according to the owner Patrick (who was manning the store when we were there) they aren't artists themselves, but they seek out artists from all over. There is a wide selection of art from sun catchers made of wrapped colored stones, and paintings on wood to vegan leather purses and wood turned pens. We stopped here and purchased a painting my partner wanted and then returned to pick up my purse before returning to the shuttle bus. I just couldn't leave without buying it. I'm sure if we had more time, we would have spent more. Bar Harbor has lots of tourist stuff. If you are looking for that special item to take home, check this place out.

Bottom Line: A lovely building with whimsical and interesting merchandise and friendly staff…read more The Little Mad Shop relocated to Rodick Street in a striking, Victorian-ish building, about a year ago in 2022, I think. The store features unique decor, jewelry, accessories and home items. I spent the most time looking at colorful local artwork, sniffing a variety of perfumes and eyeing up some lovely leather goods. While I didn't buy anything I certainly appreciated the friendly staff and the variety of whimsical an quality items for sale.

It's a charming little chocolate shop with extremely friendly service. Highly recommend!…read more **Thank you for the recommendation - the bridge observatory was awesome!!**

I cannot say enough great things about this shop, where the only thing sweeter than the treats are…read morethe owners. They give the kind of warmth and above-and-beyond service that is rarely found anywhere. I had never been in the shop, but follow them on social media. Upon seeing some special cookies I wanted for my grandchildren who were coming to visit, I asked to order a few. It turned out that they were not available, but instead of simply informing me of that, the owner got in touch to offer that the kids could come in and do a pretzel dipping session. I was thrilled to have a little surprise for them. But that wasn't all--the ladies donned costumes for the Alice in Wonderland theme and gave the kids a magical experience. I was truly blown away by how much they put into making it fun and engaging. The old bank vault is absolutely beautiful. The kids went in and put on costumes themselves, posing for tea party pics and checking out the various Wonderland-themed features. These ladies are truly the sweetest and created a highlight of our grandchildren's visit! Now I need to go back for ice cream. Highly recommend!

We stopped in for a sweet treat while out shopping. Service was fast and friendly. I ordered a…read morescoop of blueberry ice cream, which hit the spot!! Fun little space, lots of candy options, many flavors of ice cream and a handful of Gelato flavors to choose from! They also have coffee and other hot beverages.

Lobster ice cream! Why wouldn't you try it?…read more It was creamy and had chunks of lobster. Wasn't too sure how I'd feel about it but it turned out fantastic!

I popped in here a few times while in the area, and each time, I found something I had not seen…read morebefore. Staff was super engaging and friendly. There was a huge variety of items, from local food, soaps, candles, hats, shirts, toys, housewares, and other wonderful things to remind you of your time in beautiful Bar Harbor. I also found the prices to be pretty on par with the rest of the area. I am enjoying my treasures now that I have returned home. I also appreciate the reusable bags they gave out. I've added those to my stash to grab instead of plastic. Thank you, Acadia Country Store, for a wonderful experience!

Bottom Line: A quaint store in the "Acadia Shops" family more geared towards gourmet foods,…read morekitchen stuff, and housewares but also selling plenty of souvenirs. The Acadia Corporation owns and runs eight different individual stores in the Bar Harbor area that collectively are referred to as "Acadia Shops." This specific review is for the quaint Acadia Country Store. Because the Acadia Corporation is running many stores in Bar Harbor stuff really starts to look the same from store to store but the Acadia Country Store seemed to have a bigger focus on consumables like Stonewall Kitchen jellies and syrups and homemade fudge. Drats, I should have gotten a photo of the fudge display. Anyway, I enjoyed looking at kitchen stuff like cookie cutters and Swedish dish clothes while the hardwood floors quaintly creaked underfoot. I skipped the souvenirs since I'd already perused the same items at many other stores in downtown Bar Harbor.

I was super happy to get a parking spot right in front of the shop on my way to Acadia. The baked…read moregoods are made in house, I was told at 5am! I got a pumpkin pie latte and a blueberry muffin both were delicious and hot the spot! The coffee shop also connects to the candy store directly next door.

The most rude service I have ever had. The younger employee was fine, but the older woman made my…read morewhole experience terrible.

I needed to place an order for a funeral and they made it amazingly easy. Providing suggestions…read moreand creating beautiful arrangements exactly as I had envisioned. They even delivered the flowers to the funeral home so early so that everything was set up when we got there. Thank you for taking care of a detail for us so we did not have to worry about it. I highly recommend this florist for their care and professionalism.

This florist really came through at a time when its professionalism and thoughtfulness truly…read more mattered. Add to that, the arrangement was even more lovely than the photo on the site, and it's an easy all-star review for me. I called in the morning to see if they could make a delivery that afternoon of a somewhat elaborate funeral arrangement. (I should note that it was the week before Christmas, when I know florists are exceptionally busy.) Not only that, we requested a dropoff at a friend's home because the funeral was at a community hall the next morning that did not accept flower deliveries and we'd be arriving too late the evening before to make a pickup. Not only did the floral designer jump on the phone -- unprompted! -- to discuss details of the arrangement, but the driver later called to confirm address info before dropping off. This is really above-and-beyond customer service in my experience of making many such floral orders. (Too many funerals recently but also some happier occasions.) I come from a family of florists, which I did not disclose on the phone, and know that it's rare to get such good help and such a beautiful arrangement. I wish I'd taken a better photo of it to post here. The family of three stoic men took it home after the memorial, the only flowers they made an effort to keep. Thank you for giving them that solace on a very rough day.

There's really nothing too special about this shop, but every time I visit I find myself here at…read moreleast a few times. It's definitely nostalgia-fueled. I can remember coming to this shop ever since I was little. The smell of pine, the touristy yet awesome items. Sure, they've got the same stuff that 90% of the other shops have, but something about this store for me is different. They've got every blueberry, Maine, Acadia, and Bar Harbor item you could need - clothes, books, souvenirs, home decor, and more spread out over two floors. I think this store probably has the most stuff out of any store in the downtown Bar Harbor area, but because of the size of the space it's not packed in like at some other shops. Prices are high, the items are touristy, but what do you expect? It's all about the nostalgia for me.

This shop is HUGE. It's two stories and loaded with tons of things. There are all sorts of…read moretrinkets, kitchen and food items, clothing, keychains, magnets, art, etc. It took me a good 45 minutes to roam around and look at everything and I probably still didn't see it all. I found a few items for myself, my mom, and my daughter inside and the staff were very friendly. We stopped in here a few times and I saw a few different people working behind the counter and all greeted us immediately and were friendly. Make sure to stop in here while in town - it's got more than most of the other shops when you take it all in.

We stopped here on the way to Belfast-- they have homemade fudge that is made on site and super…read morecool finds! This coffee scented candle smells amazing, I light it every morning!

Great fudge. Fun candy selection for kids. Crafty stuff. Candles a little too smelly for my liking…read more Jewelry and home goods were also nice.

The ice cream and local ambience here cannot be denied. Both are five star and this is a can't miss…read morelocation for amazing sweet treats. My waistline hates you, but my taste buds win. We came here almost every night, and Josh and his amazing crew took great care of us each time. The flavors run the gamut of palates. The candy shop is both a trip down memory lane AND a dentists dream for revolving credit balances. I haven't seen Bit O' Honey in years...yup, fresh by the pound. I had several flavors of scooped fresh ice cream. My favorite was sea salt caramel with truffle. Mind blowingly delicious and over the top with rainbow sprinkles. Sit out side and enjoy you licks in the handmade wood furniture. Just perfect for a summer evening. We will be back.

Old school candy and ice cream shop. Expertly decorated with unique historical candy shop tools and…read morealso a wide variety of candy/ice cream. I'm not much of a candy person but we usually stop here at least once a week for ice cream during our vacation. They have traditional sundaes, soft serve, waffle cones, and numerous toppings/sauces. This year (August 2021) I've never seen it so packed. The couple that owns/runs the shop is very patient and friendly. My FAVORITE thing about this place though... No samples! Save that for Costco or BJ's.