Great pottery and Stonewear shop w/ everything handmade by the owner couple. Has been here 50…read moreyears! I got a beautiful mug, and my friend got a lovely platter!

Each and every piece is beautifully unique! The shop is wonderfully quirky between the creaky…read morestairs and the slanty floors. It's truly a step back in time. The potters, David and Diane, are talented and just the nicest people. They always take time to talk and tell you a story, or recommend a restaurant. It is always a pleasure to go to the shop and discover a new piece. We've been shopping there for years and years and have bought quite a few pieces for ourselves and some for gifts. We even sent 2 of the unique leaf imprint mugs to people in Ireland! They love them and have highlighted them in their YouTube posts. we are true fans!

I have shopped at Home Ingredients for years, and it is a must stop for all of my houseguests. The…read morestore has unique items at reasonable prices, and the selection never gets stale. The owners are very friendly and helpful. On more than one occasion, they have packed and shipped a large item for a guest who requested it. I see a couple of earlier comments regarding cell phone use in the store. I'm as attached to my phone as anyone, but I wouldn't assume that other customers are eager to hear my side of a conversation. Easy to step outside.

Too bad. I was in home ingredients today with my daughter having a nice day and had a bad…read moreexperience. My friend text me and I stopped to respond with one text. The cashier came out from behind the counter and walked up to me and my daughter and asked me to "take my phone outside." I do not expect this kind of rude treatment in Kennebunkport and I'm not sure how a shop owner thinks this is going to help sales. ‍ I decided to spend my $ somewhere else.

Years ago I was in Portland and ended up at this shop. I…read morebought a hand made pottery baby gull. I have always wanted another one and I was so excited to see they still had the artist!

Its nuts how The Whimsy Shop has been a staple in my memory of Kennebunkport from the early 90s yet…read moreit has so little Yelp reviews. I guess the typical shopper here doesn't actively use Yelp - but still! Anyway, I'm here to add to the review hat - as we were walking though Kennebunkport and stopped in on a...whim. Businesses come and go in Dock Square - some are new, others have been here since I first went to Maine as a child. The Whimsy Shop is on the latter end of that spectrum, and was always known for carrying more upscale gifts compared to a typical touristy souvenir shop. My brothers and I were looking for a gift to bring back to our parents from Maine, and thought this would be a good place to check out. The majority of their selection is home decor - there are a lot of porcelain products as well as a few housewares. They have pretty stuff, and even though it's a small store you can spend a good amount of time browsing. We ultimately decided to go with a hand-painted ceramic snowman to go with our parents' many other snowpeople they display during the holidays - it was intricately painted an truly a unique item. Service was friendly, they packed the item with care and even gave us information about the artist to take home. Overall, I had a great experience rediscovering the Whimsy Shop and would recommend it as a stop during your Kennebunkport explorations.

I found this gallery to be far and away the most interesting (fun) shop or gallery situated in and…read morearound Dock Square. The various works of art on display are often whimsical and unique.

The cutest Knick knacks! Great Maine souvenirs! Really nice people who work there! My favorite are…read morethe ceramic gulls! I have two and I want another one.

I walked into Beach Grass thinking it was just another tourist gift shop in Kennebunkport. This…read moreplace was way cooler. It had a great array of fantastic gifts and beach decor for your home. Like things I actually wanted to buy! None of the stupid tourist crap with MAINE written all over it. The staff was also really friendly. They greeted everyone who came in, asked if they could help, and thanked everyone walking out the door whether they bought something or not. The place was full of beach and new england inspired goods that were attractive and funky. Books about lobster, books about new england, retro sand pails, lamps made out of shells, flip flop coasters, starfish, paintings, weathered wood clocks. I highly recommend stopping in, and getting a REAL souvenir to bring back home. And if you're are one of the lucky few who live near the ocean, def come pick out some beach inspired decor for your house.

LOVE THIS STORE!! Prices are reasonable…read more Staff is helpful and friendly. They have great gifts. Large variety and excellent selection.

The smell alone will keep you going back! Sublime sophistication wrapped in a welcoming vibe. You…read moreneed to pay attention to see the layers. Did I mention the smell? Go!

What a fun shop to explore. Came here because the hubs and I were just walking down Kennebunkport…read more When you walk in, it's a one man show. He says hello and you are immediately taken by all the fabulous items in the shop. There's something for everyone. There are little trinkets to prints or kitchen goods to wallets to jewelry to name something, it's probably there. Price wise, it's not bad at all. I bought some prints for $22, which was cheaper than going directly to the source. It was also letterpress! In any case, it's a very lovely store with quality products, that's priced reasonably. They also will wrap up your item if you need it as a gift. Well, I just noticed that the owner wrapped up a set of glasses for a customer in a box and it was ready as a gift. Very stylish and very simple. Overall, I would come back because it's just such an awesome store.

I bought a bookcase to hold cookbooks in my kitchen via their website. I'm still just as thrilled…read morewith the piece as I was when it arrived a year ago. It's made of high quality materials & workmanship as advertised. I needed some advice on picking a milk paint color and called them prior to placing my order online to discuss. They were extremely helpful. The furniture was delivered within the quoted timeframe and was well worth the wait to get exactly what I wanted. If you need furniture "tomorrow" then the cheap stuff at your local store with MDF in places is your best bet. But if you want top quality furniture you can feel proud to own & hand down to your children, Kate Madison is worth a look! The deliverymen were friendly & took care in moving the bookcase in my home. All around a wonderful experience. I will definitely return!

Quality furniture however poor customer service. The 4-6 week delivery time frame we were given at…read morethe time of order turned into 9 weeks. When checking on delivery status it took several calls and emails to get a return call. All in all we are happy with the quality of the piece we purchased however unlikely that we will be return customers.

Fantastic selection of furniture and decorations. Very pleasant and helpful staff.Their summer…read moreparking lot sale is great.

Such a Kennebunk gem! I have never met such pleasant designers. They were so helpful even before I…read moreasked about their services, they were offering assistance. The shop is also very lovely; I loved the new things with hints of antiques! I will be sure to use them for my next redesign!

DO NOT shop here! Especially if you have a return. Apparently, they have a 2 week return policy…read morewindow. However, that is not posted near the register or on their email receipt. Online the return policy isn't posted clearly either. Summary: a certain amount of time. When I went to return a gift, which I had my email receipt, the cashier told me of this policy, which I brought to her attention is ABSURD. She proceeded to call the owner, WHO, said they closed out the 2025 year and could not even provide a gift card. Okay, business owner, other businesses can provide a gift card or provide a full return. Clearly you are lazy and do not want to have happy customers. I live locally and shop down in the port often. I will continue to tell people not to shop at your business because you care more about your sales than customer satisfaction. Sincerely, An unhappy local customer

This place has unique and beautiful items ranging from T-shirts to candles to pillows. And all with…read morea common theme: beautifully designed by the shop owner! The designs are clean and appealing, and Local Color is just that: locally designed items (that means, Maine, not China) which are useful, colorful and beautiful. Stop by and take a look next time you're in the 'Port!

What a wonderful store! Very prodigious inventory of cool skids. We were visiting from Chicago and…read moreI wanted a pair of barefoots and was introduced to the Back 70 brand. If I could wear them everyday I would but my job demands heavy boots. I would shop there for any shoe I need if I was local. Staff is wonderful and the owners, while a bit intrusive in wanting to meet everyone who walks in are annoying, they mean well and it speaks to how passionate they are. Def would come back. Oh right, price: didn't shop here if you just need a quick pair of Skechers... Their inventory is higher quality.

Shoebox is literally my favorite shoe store in the entire country. The owner, John and his wife,…read moredaughter and family are all great, along with all of their other salespeople. It is the best service you will ever find. They will keep bringing shoes in your size that you might like and you may be surprised with which ones you fall in love with. I love that they are curated from around the world, including Spain, Portugal, Germany, Italy, and Australia. Very unique. All very high-quality and well-made, and most extremely comfortable, which is one of the main things I look for in a shoe these days. They also have some beautiful leather purses. My husband has several pairs of shoes from here too. Absolutely recommend, and intend to stop in on every visit to Kennebunkport! As an added bonus, they also do free shipping and/or tax, which is super convenient. This time we came with four of us, including our friends, Doug and Aviva, who are locals, and bought 10 pairs. They were even all on special, which is a rare occurrence. Again, had them shipped, which was great. Do yourself a favor and check it out!