Bixby Chocolate was an expected find when we were in Rockland for a cruise stop. Located off the…read morebeaten path, Bixby isn't a place you're going to stumble upon, but when you do you'll love it. The entry is located toward the back of a large brick building. You may think you're going too far, but keep going. There is a sign above the doorway and a sandwich board to help get you there. As you get near the place the smell of chocolate fills the air. Once inside the door it's like you're surrounded by a big chocolate hug. Inside the door there are a number of shelves on your right with pre-packaged Bixby products, ready for purchase. Chocolates and bonbons and toffees of various flavors and varieties, as well as peanut brittles in a surprising number of flavors. Further into the establishment you're presented with displays of various items for sale. It's not just a retail store, but it's also the Bixby Chocolate factory, where their confectionary delights come to life. The day of our visit there was no activity other than retails sales. After a couple samples I came home with a large bag of chili beer peanut brittle. I know it sounds complicated, but it is AWESOME. The staff at Bixby knows their product. Got a question? Any staff member can assist with any of your questions. Need to purchase something and have it shipped? No problem at all! They ship anywhere! Bixby is a destination, to be sure, but it's well worth the effort to find it.

A must stop when you're in Rockland. Bixby Chocolate is both a factory and a retail shop, and…read moredriving up you're greeted with the best smell of cocoa. The light and airy shop showcases the variety of their products, particularly their signature bonbons and Needhams (potato chocolates!). The chocolate is very high quality with a lot of flavor choices. Make sure to try some local flavor profiles like blueberry and maple. They also have ice cream in the shop! We'd just eaten so we had to miss that, but stocked up on chocolates, including a bag of Needhams, Allagash beer brittle, a dark chocolate sea salt bar, and four bon bons. Bixby does a beautiful job crafting the chocolates. The bonbons were truly pieces of art, and the chocolate bar had such a lovely and intricate sea life pattern on it that I almost didn't want to eat them. Our one wish was that they had more samples available, particularly for the unfamiliar flavors like the beer brittle and the Needhams, so folks know what they're getting before investing in a large bag of something. The factory and shop is right on Crockett Point in Rockland Harbor and is a gorgeous way to spend some time in Maine.

Don't let the weird name fool you. Fun, somewhat reasonable candy shop. Have lots of cute and…read moreunique items. Must visit when in town. Nice, clean place with pleasant customer service. Everything seemed fresh and not stale. We loved all the candy we got here. My husband especially loved the jumbo milk chocolate turtles I got for him. I dare you to go in and not find something you want to buy.

Great genuine candy store. My husband was literally, " like a kid in a candy store". It's worth…read morewalking off the main strip to get here. Super nice owners, and a wall of Jelly Belly jelly beans. Also, old school candy you can mix and match and buy by the pound.

Love this big candy warehouse we have here in Wiscasset. So much fun and yet a little overwhelming…read moreto browse the aisles. I think overhead signs stating what's shelved beneath would be very helpful. But! You can find most anything your heart desires. It's a little busy at times, and full of tourists in the summer.

This place has it all. From foreign to domestic, there something for everyone. Grab a mystery bag…read moreor two. You'll have fun. Prices were mixed.

Wonderful Store !!! Delicious candy. Service is first rate, Great prices, I am 71 years old and…read morecannot remember candy this good. Will definitely go back, Enjoy !!!!

They have any and every kind of candy that you can think of. I'm 45 today and just went there this…read morepast weekend and was trying to stop by today but I forgot they didn't open until 12:00. They not only have an amazing candy selection but they also have homemade chocolates and fudge. And I was actually going back today to get more of this one particular kind of fudge that I haven't had anywhere else. It's a white and it's like a nougat fudge. And it is amazing! It's marshmallowy but still dense like fudge. It's amazing! Everything at this store is amazing! The prices are very very good for what you get! I was amazed that the ridiculous volume of candy that I bought with my 5-year-old son and my wife this past Saturday only came to like $21 and change. So if you're in the area, I live in Augusta and am willing to drive up here I would give them a shot.

It's a charming little chocolate shop with extremely friendly service. Highly recommend!…read more **Thank you for the recommendation - the bridge observatory was awesome!!**

I cannot say enough great things about this shop, where the only thing sweeter than the treats are…read morethe owners. They give the kind of warmth and above-and-beyond service that is rarely found anywhere. I had never been in the shop, but follow them on social media. Upon seeing some special cookies I wanted for my grandchildren who were coming to visit, I asked to order a few. It turned out that they were not available, but instead of simply informing me of that, the owner got in touch to offer that the kids could come in and do a pretzel dipping session. I was thrilled to have a little surprise for them. But that wasn't all--the ladies donned costumes for the Alice in Wonderland theme and gave the kids a magical experience. I was truly blown away by how much they put into making it fun and engaging. The old bank vault is absolutely beautiful. The kids went in and put on costumes themselves, posing for tea party pics and checking out the various Wonderland-themed features. These ladies are truly the sweetest and created a highlight of our grandchildren's visit! Now I need to go back for ice cream. Highly recommend!

If you like a root beer float, this is a fun place to sit at a classic counter and have one…read more Probably more fun to go with friends. It really smells like candy inside.

Based on local reviews on the street of people having ice cream, this is the best place to get it…read more I agree, it's amazing and the vibe is totally ice cream shoppe worthy. Service was quick as they have multiple people taking orders. This is the place to go for ice cream in Belfast!

The ice cream and local ambience here cannot be denied. Both are five star and this is a can't miss…read morelocation for amazing sweet treats. My waistline hates you, but my taste buds win. We came here almost every night, and Josh and his amazing crew took great care of us each time. The flavors run the gamut of palates. The candy shop is both a trip down memory lane AND a dentists dream for revolving credit balances. I haven't seen Bit O' Honey in years...yup, fresh by the pound. I had several flavors of scooped fresh ice cream. My favorite was sea salt caramel with truffle. Mind blowingly delicious and over the top with rainbow sprinkles. Sit out side and enjoy you licks in the handmade wood furniture. Just perfect for a summer evening. We will be back.

Old school candy and ice cream shop. Expertly decorated with unique historical candy shop tools and…read morealso a wide variety of candy/ice cream. I'm not much of a candy person but we usually stop here at least once a week for ice cream during our vacation. They have traditional sundaes, soft serve, waffle cones, and numerous toppings/sauces. This year (August 2021) I've never seen it so packed. The couple that owns/runs the shop is very patient and friendly. My FAVORITE thing about this place though... No samples! Save that for Costco or BJ's.

This a Cute candy shop located on the main stretch of downtown portland. There is lots to choose…read morefrom, whatever candy style you are on to it's here. If you're in the mood for sweet candy, definitely worth stopping in. Be aware tho they are a bit pricey. I was looking for some maine made ites to bring home as gift and I bought locally made blue berry maple jam and a variety of locally made fudge and had small bag of candy and came in at close to $50 and I barely bought anything. Just keep that in mind. Other than the prices, its neat and well stocked. The staff was very nice and even cut the fudge in smaller pieces for me when I asked even tho theyre not supposed to.

A fun store with cards that were witty and silly. All types of souvenirs, clothing, candy and…read moreassorted items. A good stop for trinkets. Limited street parking.