I was unfamiliar with this local grocery brand but stopped in for a few necessities. It was a more…read moresizable, clean, and better stocked store than I expected, given the size of the town. I found some local goods that I wanted to get a flavor of the region, but there was also plenty of fresh produce and basic essentials. The parking lot was crowded, and parking in this town is a tad dicey, but I walked in and out okay.

I was in town to run the Mount Desert Island Marathon. I stopped by here to pick up some drinks for…read morethe race weekend. The store was clean and well-organized with each aisle labeled so it was easy for me to find what I wanted. For the area, I thought that the prices were good and quite reasonable. I was able to pay for my items while using one of the self-checkout kiosks.

This mother/daughter team brought kindness, culinary delights and customer service to a whole new…read morelevel. On the off-season, it wasn't so easy to find places open to eat out for dinner, but the Harbor View Store kept us fed and welcome all week long. What an impressive array of products, and a place to network for the community! I cannot wait to go back!

Came in for a quick bite. In addition to a lot of essentials in the store, they had cold and hot…read moresandwiches, soups, burgers, hot dogs, and fresh pizzas. I had a fried haddock sandwich. Tasted great... enjoyed it on a nearby dock taking in the views.

In 1987, when my husband and I arrived in the area, the previous grocery store, standing in the…read moresame location but under a different name and having different owners, actually displayed rotting produce. I just couldn't bring myself to shop there, so I changed to a Hannaford's in Bangor. The original building burned down due to sheer recklessness. Blue Hill peninsula was left without a supermarket, so, in step the Lawrence family. About a year later they had built a new structure in the same place, the one that stands today. TradeWinds selection and quality of food is pretty darned good. The store is lovely, the staff are lovely, and the food quality is very good. TradeWinds may be THE best grocery store/supermarket that I've ever experienced. The owners and the employees are top notch, always very helpful and friendly. The Lawrence family prioritize community, they offer locally grown or made choices, they offer a Maine food section, and they've made this store a shining example of what is possible. Employees need daycare, provided. Employees and others need an exercise spot, provided. Need less expensive fuel for your vehicle, provided. Need a more community oriented pharmacy, they bring in Community Pharmacy! I've never witnessed such active community support in my life! Now to the difficult part. After more than two decades ownership is transitioning. Hannaford, the Maine distributor, which supplies TradeWinds, is the new owner. Hannaford's has been a good company as far as I know. But, like most changes, this is a hard for many of us. Will they continue to offer the unique products that TradeWinds has all these years? Will they keep the lower, more reasonable prices for groceries and fuel that the Lawrence family offered us? Will they allow Community Pharmacy to remain? Will the very cool Beer Cave stay, continuing to offer the amazing Maine and small brew company selections? Will the community awareness and cancer fundraising continue? I hope the answer will be a resounding YES, but we have to wait and see. Even though it's a difficult phase, I have to say thank you to the Lawrences and Hannaford, I'm glad the store has a new Maine-based owner with a decent track record. Thank you Chuck and Belinda Lawrence for all you have given us folks on the Blue Hill Peninsula over these many years! You are very appreciated. I hope you enjoy a well deserved retirement. Thank you also to the lovely staff, I hope the transition goes well for you. I'll see you soon. I love you all for who you are and what you do. THANK YOU!

The employees are consistently unfriendly and offer no service…read more We are locals, live here full-time and try to avoid this market -- it's actually very sad that the management does not really seem to put effort into providing quality service to year round residents.

Stopped by on our travels and was so happy we did. The men running this store were so friendly and…read morehelpful...made us feel very welcome. Love the old charm of the place and was told we must try a whoopie pie as they are the best around...world famous even...and I must say...they were right! It was so delicious! The perfect treat and exactly what o was hoping for! If you don't need gas I still think you should stop here...and grab a whoopie pie before they sell out!

Gas, diesel, groceries, what more could you need? Fresh local crab if you go in early enoughread more

this is mainly for the locally-grown apple section & the killer artisan bread dept,…read more which were superlative. they carry both tinder hearth sourdough [very local bakery] & berkshire mountain bakery spelt sourdough (both highly recommended!), among other breads. nice bulk spice / herb section. good selection of natural products of all stripes, from dr. hauschka to gaia. as there is not infinite choice re: markets in this county, the coop is far superior to say, hannaford [which has super-mediocre, old produce that appears rarely refreshed], & not unsurprisingly, walmart. i was pleasantly surprised at the thoroughness of the grocery stock, from dairy to meats.

We love the Co-op! We moved here from Texas and had access to farm fresh, locally grown produce…read more I was so happy to learn about the Co-op. We went on a whim and came home with so many good things. Everyone was so helpful and friendly. The store is well organized and everything was stocked well. I'm not afraid to admit it...I'm addicted to the Co-op!

First off, get all the groceries you think you'll need on the mainland before you take the ferry…read moreover to the island. Second, you know you're going to forget something, so . . . You'll eventually wind up at TIMS. They have all the staples: milk, eggs, cereal, meats, cheeses, eggs, veggies, etc. Be forewarned, 90% of the items don't have prices on them. I guess they want you to have sticker shock when you check out. To be honest, it's more like cardiac arrest depending on how much shopping you need to do. The lady in front of me had a bag of stuff in one hand and a gallon of milk in the other and she walked out $75 lighter than when she entered. Small price to pay I suppose when hunger is your next closest alternative. Overall, if Andy Griffith's Mayberry had a 7-11, TIMS would be the mirror image of it with the added benefit of being able to purchase live seafood. Bonus: They have ice cream. An extra star just for that.

TIMS has got the staples (water, snacks), produce, meat, and amazing seafood - everything you'd…read moreneed from a quick trip to the store. The staff is very friendly and there is a great slow pace and neighborly vibe to the whole place. The lobsters are very good - we went two nights in a row to pick some up during our stay on the island.

I'm writing this review with the tourist in mind:…read more The Galley is your best chance to pick up groceries in Deer Isle. They have a descent selection of Maine beers and all the essentials that you'll need at reasonable prices. Unless you want to drive down to Burt Cove Market (also owned by the same family), The Galley is your best chance for food. The Galley was originally in the middle of Deer Isle village but moved to it's current location across from the high school in 1998. Now, Maine is not known for it's pizza, but the Galley actually makes pretty awesome pies for carry-out (make sure to call ahead). The staff is always friendly and helpful. If Donna is working the register, make sure to give her a hard time for me :)

I stopped by late on arriving for a week's vacation, and while not expecting a high-end grocery…read morestore, I did not expect a meat department selling brown (yes, very oxidized) pork. My son wanted a cheeseburger but after seeing the quality of meats I convinced him to have something else. The people were friendly, but the quality of meats very poor.

Insanely rude cashiers. Never received worse service at a grocery store before. Will not return.read more

Staff was very helpful directing me to find food and household items Good selection of dairy,…read moreproduce, meat and alcohol products.

I knew by Day 4 of our Mt. Dessert Island vacation, that I'd be lobstered-out and would need fruit…read moreand vegetables. That's why I bookmarked Beech Hill Farms ("BHF") in Yelp. I understood that BHF has a great Farm Market. BHF delivered on that and more. I arrived 10 minutes before BHF opened its gate at 9 am. By 9, five different cars had parked nearby so they could have pick of the Market. The customers mostly seemed like local Mainers, but there were some folks taking pics as well. After I parked, I scurried to the Market and didn't notice the surrounding area yet. The produce looked beautiful with its purples, greens, oranges, reds, yellows and dark blues. I bought fresh wild Maine blueberries, cucumbers, carrots, a multi-colored bell pepper, yellow-orange heirloom tomatoes, an eggplant and mixed salad greens. The blueberries were delicious. I made a great dinner salad with the non-eggplant veggies. I'll grill the eggplant tomorrow. I bought a few other local products. A baguette that was terrific with a local blue cheese I also bought from BHF. Granola I haven't tried yet. And a blueberry pie made by "Gayle Arnold Tucker". I don't know who that is, but in my mind she's a 5th Generation local pie legend. The crust was to-die-for and the blueberry filling had great flavor and consistency. BHF also sold things such as milk, eggs, honey, kimchi, jarred products and beverages. It was a terrific-looking farm Market with great stuff. After my purchases, I explored the grounds. There was a green house with row after row of farm fresh and fragrant garlic and things like starter vegetables. Picnic tables. Fruit trees. And my favorite thing of all - rows of gorgeous wild flowers that were a big draw for bees and . . . the most monarch butterflies I've ever seen in one naturally occurring place. I don't even know how many there were. I saw five at a time when I was looking up. I spent about 15 minutes taking butterfly photos and got some awesome pics. I limited myself to one in the Yelp photos I posted. The flower photo opportunities are also outstanding. I'll put my BHF pics up against my Acadia pics any day. If you like exploring Farmers Markets and/or great photo opps, I guarantee you'll enjoy Beech Hill Farms, at least in August. Five Stars

Amazing locally grown ingredients. Fresh salads and veggies. Very nice people and good service.read more

Great pizza. Nice beer and wine selection for a gas station. They have a lot of things, but they…read moredidn't have lobster claw crackers. What they lacked in sundries they made up for in homemade whoopee pies and advice. A firm grip or a gentle tap with a hammer will get you to the succulent lobster claw meat. If you are on the west side of the island they are worth a stop. If you are not on the west side of the Islam you war missing out

This review is just for the pizza: could have used more sauce, cheese was okay, it was cooked fine;…read moregood in a pinch