This was just the store I was looking for. This store has a wonderful selection of high quality…read moreIrish knit sweaters in every size, color and style you can think of. The woman at the shop was so helpful and patient--I must have tried on twenty different style&size sweaters and she never blinked an eye. I appreciated her suggestions and ended up selecting a lovely green zipup--I love it! A great store and looking forward to returning on our next trip to St. Andrews.

Kilt & Kaboodle is snug in its spot on Water Street, sandwiched between two stores with the bay at…read moreits back. Being of Scottish ancestry, this is one of my favorite stores in town. The slightly high prices reflect the quality of product that is sold here. Thick warm sweaters, gorgeous hats, glassware and other beautiful items fill this store.

Stopped by here the store it self had lots of interesting products but when I ask an older lady for…read morehelp she seemed pissed that I was interrupting her. Then she wasn't quite sure about the product I was inquiring about. I would have given this a 1!star for poor employee attitude but sometimes the owner aren't aware what goes on when they are not there.

Cute handmade items for sale by local folks. Proceeds benefit the local historical society.read more

I LOVE this place! It's beautifully arranged, there are a mixture of new & used books, prices are…read morereasonable, and the folks there are lovely. I had the pleasure of meeting the owners sister who was in charge for a few weeks and her and I talked for nearly an HOUR about all things books. It was such a blast! This will definitely be a place I frequent whenever I'm in Eastport!

Just cruising the street while visiting and popped in to see what they had available. Great…read moreselection for all genres and ages to enjoy. Small seating area, hidden closet section to explore, grab a coffee and just relax in comfy atmosphere Service is awesome and ready to answer any questions quickly. Surprised myself with a historical book prior to departing. Great place for your reading or artistic needs!

Island Artisans is located on Bar Harbors main Street heading towards the docks. It's a great place…read morefor a one of a kind present or souvenir. Everything is made by local artisans, and many pieces look to be one of a kind. They have wall art, blown glass, yarn art, and lots of pottery. The prices are a little high until you find that thing you love. Then they seem absolutely perfect because if you're traveling, you may find something close but never that exact piece again. The woman at the register was very friendly. I would expect she'd have been able to provide additional background, should I have asked.

I always love buying things made by local artists and makers. I was thrilled to see Island Artisans…read morein the mix of Bar Harbor shops! Everything inside was absolutely beautiful--glasswork, ceramics, woodworking, etc. I wasn't looking for anything in particular, but soon a pair of cobalt stained glass earrings jumped out at me and I had to have them. The woman running the shop told me a little bit about the artist (Boothbay Harbor, I think he's from) and how she bought a cobalt glass pair of earrings from his collection the previous year, different design). They're gorgeous when the light hits them. Highly recommend stopping in to look at the array of human creativity on display!

A very lovely and helpful knitting resource behind the counter made Cricket's Cove a wonderful and…read moreinformative experience for knitters traveling through St John. The shop sits on the lower level of what felt like a depressed shopping mall that may have seen better days. Quiet and empty, the mall had an overall borderline creepy feeling, but once inside the shop, all was right. Cricket's Cove has an excellent selection of yarns, needles and patterns. They also have a fair amount of knitted items out for sale as well.

I did not get to the St John store but gave the four stars on Mona's teaching at the Algonquin…read moreResort's Cricket Cove knitting retreat March 14th. She is great if you ever get to take a class with her go for it.