We love a good thrift shop when we are visiting different states. We stumbled across Clothes…read moreEncounter when visiting Ellsworth. We were welcomed when we came in. There are some nice vintage pieces including dresses, jeans and tops. I got an LLBean fleece vest for $8. My daughter got a nice top for $10. A nice selection, good prices and pleasant staff. We will be back.

First off when I walked in the smell was awful I mean dirty nasty like somebody hadn't bathed in a…read moreminute. No one said hello or hey there. It's small place but come on people clean you place up this used to be a great little thrift store . I guess they must of sold out to different people I don't know but I do know it was a lot better then it is now .

I don't like boring souvenirs. You know which ones...the thimbles, bottle openers, shot glasses,…read moreflip-flop key chains. Those. While I might buy a T-shirt here or there that I can style, there are gift shops far more stylish than those themed souvenir stores. In comes Spruce & Gussy about two doors down from our hotel on Mt. Desert Rd. Since many of Bar Harbor's businesses are closed for the off-season, I made sure I didn't leave town without buying anything for my Mom, sisters and Aunt-in-Law. Luckily, owner Michelle and I played email tag to confirm my visit for a Monday morning appointment. Spruce & Gussy has different nooks with Kitchen and Beauty items, Books, a Children's corner, some Women's shawls and gorgeous silver jewelry- all locally made. Search more carefully and you'll find high-end pieces and modest ones also. Her gifts have a distinctive Bar Harbor flair without 'Bar Harbor' being all up in your face if you know what I mean. There's no shortage of choices here. Basically everything she has, I wanted for me too.

What a cute shop with such an adorable collection of children's gifts! Also an assortment of gifts…read morefor pretty much anyone and everyone of all ages. I highly recommend stopping in and checking it out if you are in the area.

I would leave six stars if I could!! This is a quintessential Mom and Pop shop. We fell in love…read morewith one of their custom design sweatshirts, but they didn't have the size we needed in the store. Loren and Shawn went out of their way, even going back to their warehouse, specifically trying to find what we needed then texted us the next day to let us know that they were able to accommodate our request. We wouldn't have gotten that same level of service from a corporate store. This is one of Bar Harbors hidden gems. We truly appreciated their custom service. Great people!!!

I was pretty bummed when I finally came to think that I may have missed them this visit during the…read moreoff-season. Their sign on both stores had remained "closed" each day I drove through town. However, I decided to drive by one last time at noon today on my way back to Boston and THERE WAS A HINT OF LIGHT. I parked, I ran-walked-skipped, and I barged right through those doors thinking to run into either Loren or Shawn. But nay, I was instead greeted by a sweet elderly lady with bright eyes surprised by the sudden intrusion of some random excited Asian dude. "Oh sorry, I'm not really open yet. I hope you don't mind the mess." "ME DON'T CARE." Sasquatch-wannabe-tourist gleefully responds. I came to find out shortly that it was Loren's mom, Grace, and she was definitely a delightful way to end my trip this year. You see, I came to really like this shop last year when I got to extensively talk to both Loren and Shawn during several visits to the shop because they were so fun to banter with. Not only did I receive local tips to the area, I came to really appreciate what they have done here over time through their little business. Their gift bags are printed with Loren's photography and Shawn's paintings! Truly beautiful and different from the other stores in the area. Definitely my favorite gift shop that I've visited so far and will continue to stop by and say hi whenever I'm in the area. Absolutely recommend!

We had the fortune of stumbling into this shop last summer and have been back many times since…read more The owner is very welcoming and creates very unique jewelry that make great gifts for women of all ages. I've bought pieces for (most importantly) my wife, employees, friends, nieces, etc. and everyone has loved them. We have also bought gifts for our boys and a piece of art, excellent.

Adorable shop with a unique collection of things, from handmade jewelry, original paintings, art…read moresupplies, charming clothing, and things for children. Eclectic books,and gift items.

Super fun spot to explore! Always something new, friendly service, and reasonable prices makes this…read morea favorite stop when passing through.

3 floors of interesting and unique antiques. Don't pass this one by (unless you want to avoid the…read morehours you'll spend browsing)

Your crafting life as you know it is incomplete if you haven't stopped here yet…read more This store has fabric like you literally can't believe. Prints of Archie comics and flying saucers, of vintage seed packs and bikes on parade. And best of all, fabric capturing every part of Maine life - mussel shells, sea glass, lobsters, buoys, mountains, and more. And the fun doesn't stop there - they also sell prints and easy but beautiful kits for making lighthouses and other simple projects. And they'll give you advice on buttons or materials or anything else sewing-related. Not to be missed for crafters in the area!

This is a great quilt shop! The owner is a great help and has a great selection of quality fabrics,…read moreand lots of great notions!

Nice place for treasure hunters. They have a very wide range of interesting stuff -- glassware and…read morecollectibles, antique furniture , primitives, and even original artworks. The Goats really do have something for everyone from beginning antique shoppers to advanced collectors. Prices are generally midrange for the antiques and collectibles market, and dealers will find some things priced for sale "to the trade" as well.

"I like it!" Colin said. And with that we knew our family's "fine junk" would be finding a great…read morenew home. Our first impression of the store was that it was filled with quality, well-displayed goods - and that we could spend A LOT of time in there and walk away with some really unique, useful, beautiful pieces. So when it was time to take care of a beloved and lost family member's estate, we reached out to Two Old Goats. Colin was so kind and respectful as he reviewed and gathered the many stories and items we had to share. Thank you, Colin, for making an emotionally and physically difficult time feel easy and exciting.

This review is for Works of Hand, we didn't stop in the antique store. there's an incredible…read moreeclectic mix of artisan created items, little paper lanterns, locally made jewelry, beautiful silk scarves, cool bags made out of recycled materials. Prices are a little high but everything is locally made. The gardens outside are worth the trip all on their own. Currently they can't accept credit card and I don't know if that's going to change anytime soon.