I just wanted to say how efficient the cashiers are! I can get breakfast sandwiches and order a…read morepizza if I choose to. The cashiers help with bagging the groceries. I went there one day and the freezers for the ice cream were not working. One of the cashiers went to the back freezers and got me exactly what I was looking for! Everyone is so helpful and I appreciate it very much!

The IGA is a pretty good market for a very small town. They'll have pretty much everything you're…read morelooking for unless that's clothes, or stuff for Mexican food... most of the workers are nice but there's a few younger ones that like to bring up drama when you're cashing out, stuff that they shouldn't ask or say to a customer. Regardless if you know them or not. So that's why I'm giving this place a 2star rating, the cashiers don't know how to keep their mouths shut..

Machias Hardware is a mom-and-pop operation sitting in the middle of Machias's little stretch of…read moredowntown. It carries a modest selection of hardware store essentials, but is superb for pantry goods and supplies. They have a great selection of herbs, grains, teas, some health foods, local goods, and all at a great price. They also carry a decent selection of cookware for both indoors and out, making this a great one-stop for your kitchen needs, and the best place to go in Machias. I go here whenever I run out of a spice, and always find a few extra things while I am at it. Its a good thing Machias is too small for a Trader Joe's. This is one of those great local stores that larger chains kill.

This is no ordinary hardware store. It's a great place to peek in to a few local food items like…read moreRays mustards and local soda pops like blueberry and burdock and dandelion flavors. There's a lot of stoneware, pots and baskets too along with the regular hardware stuff. I could have easily spent a long leisurely spell there.

I stumbled into this place a few days ago looking for something they didn't have... don't even…read morerecall what it was now... but found happiness! Cheeses and beer are what I left with, but I'm passing back thru Machias tomorrow and plan to stock up on more cheese and not sure what else. Worth just stopping in if you're in the area. A beautiful place to browse and dream. So glad it's there!

When I came home to visit this summer, I was at first disappointed to learn that the Sow's Ear was…read moreno longer around. But then upon learning that it was replaced with wine (and not Sutter Home/Franzia/Night Train), my disappointment evaporated. Not what you'd expect to see in Machias (especially not for very long), where Natty Light and The Beast reign as the preferred beverages....but the owners aren't doing it to turn a profit, they're doing it for the love of it. We got to chat with them for a little bit and that was nice to learn. They have tons of wonderful wines from around the world here (even some from Virginia....wtf?) and my husband and I were able to satisfy our wine snobbery even in the outer reaches of downeast Maine during our stay thanks to these guys. They have a lovely Spanish grenache as well as a crisp Pouilly-Fuisse that we pretty much lived off of. In addition, they have lots of excellent specialty cheeses to offer, and will give you samples to try while you shop. Prices are basically what we're used to for California (the previous reviewer mentioned that they're probably a little steep for Machias and I'd have to agree) but definitely worth it when the next best shit in town is the Bogle available at Hannaford.

Has what you need.No it's not huge or fancy but you are in a small town and this place is exactly…read morewhat it should be.

If you are visiting Lubec and anticipate needing groceries, I'd recommend making a stop in Machias…read moreto do your shopping. I made this mistake while visiting Lubec for a couple nights. My husband and I booked and Airbnb for a couple nights and intended to make food in the kitchen, but the Airbnb didn't communicate the best and listed this IGA as a "nearby grocery store." It is right in the heart of Lubec, and it did have most essentials. However, the prices are super high and you don't really have the best selection. We lucked out and ended up with some delicious chicken thighs to bbq up, but ended up with a pretty basic marinade. There wasn't exactly a gourmet ingredient selection, but understandable for such a tiny town at the easternmost point of the US of A. The store provided the essentials so we didn't have to drive all the way back to Machias, but I wouldn't recommend this as a "main" shopping stop. If you're visiting Lubec, just make the stops at a bigger, regular supermarket in Machias. Otherwise this IGA is perfect for last minute, forgotten essentials.

What a great little place. She's inspiring and honest and the real deal. Get her breads made with…read morethe best ingredients.

Fantastic bread and natural foods!!!!read more

Great pricing great selection my go to store for groceries. Deli/bakery is top notch all the meat…read moreand produce is trust worthy and fresh, employees are all very friendly and helpful highly recommend for any size family or just yourself

We stopped by Betty's in the afternoon on a Sunday and claimed her last pound of crabmeat. WOW! The…read morereviews online for Betty's are 100% accurate, the crab meat is the freshest, sweetest, most delicious I can remember. We made the most delicious crab cakes for the adults and crab sandwiches for the kids with just a pinch of mayo, old bay seasoning and salt. SO GOOD! We will be back later this week for more crab and scallops (maybe a couple times) before we head home. Thanks for making our visit to Maine to see family so tasty. Can't wait to come back to Betty's next summer too!

Crab is amazing. So fresh and delicious. Purchase by the pound in one pound increments. Makes 4…read moreservings (crab cakes) per pound. This is a walk up window take out place. No indoors. CASH ONLY.

Lobster rolls, remember the commercial "It's a big bun, it's a very big bun ". Lobster was fair…read more Cowboy beans very good. Hefeweizen beer very good. Broccoli is good. Good service.

Nice cozy, casual place. Service was excellent. Food as very fresh and good. We are a big school…read moregroup but the servers and staff were very attentive and professional.