Try their bulk honey, maple syrup and fresh ingredients…read more Their shop is stocked by locals and supports the locals. I highly recommend checking this spot out. They have a very unique and friendly service. The inside is clean and easy parking lot. Just overall, worth it. I was up from Massachusetts and tell people down here to stop there if they are ever in the area. Do yourself a favor and just try stopping by. And really, ask to check out their bulk options for grains, syrups, vanilla extract even! They have bulk soap. Bulk laundry detergent. But the honey was a star for me. They keep it warm so it flows out glistening. Experience this lovely stop! And yes, they have beer and mead as well from local breweries.

I was recently in Rockland for a week and delighted to find this store! You'll find lots of great…read moreproduce (often from Maine farms) along with bulk goods, other groceries, and a small home goods/personal products section. There's a really good cheese case (I found some herby Vermont goat cheese I hadn't had before, mmm); prepared food to go (sandwiches, salads, and soup), and a nice little bakery counter where I got their house-made maple ginger sugar cookies. They had seedlings for sale too, also local. If you like shopping at your local co-op or farmers' market this is the place for you!

We're local now, so this is a year-round destination for us. In the summer it's outside in Bath's…read moreWaterfront Park (usually from late April through mid-October) and in the winter, a smaller version is in the historic Bath Freight Shed which is also home to the Maine's First Ship Museum. The line up is an eclectic mix of Maine products and vendors. Whether you need a sweater (or her lamb), specialty vinegars (and recipes), or any other delicious housewarming or holiday present, the market offers a diverse array of products besides the organic produce and other goodies. We like providing them to our VRBO guests too. We do wish they would move Hootenanny's Bread to the south end of the market near Dharma Farms and Kelly Bros beef-- it would reduce the congestion from the long lines and make the "main street" of the market more enjoyable. The market moves indoors with fewer vendors in November-- being in the historic freight shed is a little more crowded but also cozy as the winter months progress. And our freezer is never without a Mainely Poultry pot pie or two, some haddock "burgers", or a Chase Farms apple pie. It's our kids (and their kids) favorite activity when they visit.

Not only is this waterfront market the most picturesque place imaginable in autumn, but all the…read morestellar vendors also have delicious things for sale AND personality to spare. Grab yourself some totally goattly chipotle cheese, a few loaves from the Van Gogh of Dough, and some chicken legs from Maine-ly Poultry. And even if they aren't punny, pick up some fresh eggs, crab dip, squash, sage bundles for spiritual wellness, handmade candles, peppers of all kinds, shepherd's pie, heritiage pork, and the best jam ever. That's just a little bit of the selection. And if you tell the folks selling bulbs for your garden that you don't have a garden because you lead a sad life in NYC, they will offer a sympathetic, "Awwww." But my favorite thing about this market? There was a little kid trying to buy a pumpkin, and he dropped it. The nice vendor said he could still have it, but now it's a squash. I'm going to be using that dad joke for decades to come.

Love, love, and more love! So adorable and by far the best breakfast biscuit of my life! And I've…read morehad a lot! I will dream of this one as the benchmark until I have it again. This is such a good spot! An active butcher shop with a deli/bakery section selling grab and go goodies, breakfast sandwiches as well as other sandwiches and hosting dinner pop-ups with local businesses featuring delicious BBQ, steak, and other sundries AND they have a soft serve ice cream stand?! I've died and gone to heaven. My husband ordered a burger with fries - delicious burger with hand-cut fries that he adored and I had the breakfast biscuit sandwich with cheese, egg, and sausage. Sooo good! We sat outside on the shaded patio and our toddler had a good time running around in the spaces and enjoying the fresh greenery and flowers. Staff were very friendly and patient, despite the crowd at the time and food was fresh and delicious and well worth a short wait. Delicious! Absolutely recommend and a place I would come frequently if I lived nearby.

I have been to Bleeker and Greer a couple of times. The staff is really kind. A standout in the…read moremidcoast area of Maine!!! IYKYK! The food is delicious. I had the burger with the handout fries. Handcut fries are a labor of love and honestly, it feels like everything they do at B&G is done with a labor of love. The Cardamom Rose tea was also a wonderful afternoon delight! Really special place! Don't change!

We were driving on Route 1 and saw a sign for cheese, so needless to say, we followed it. It ended…read moreup being a 10-minute drive, and the detour was more than worth it! East Forty Farm and Dairy sells fresh meats and cheeses, the latter under Lakin's Gorges Cheese. We had the privilege of meeting Allison, the cheese maker and owner, and she was incredible. Not only did she tell us all about the cheese and the process, but she also introduced us to her baby cows! It was a lovely experience, and we cannot wait to return for more cheese and try their pork. The cheese itself was delicious. We already ate the Rockweed and it was one of the best cheeses we've had! The middle was briny since Allison adds seaweed to it -- it doesn't get more "Maine" than that. The farm has a self-serve fridge that's cash only but if you ring, Allison will come out and you can pay by card. Lovely spot, lovely people, delicious cheese.

Did the order ahead and pick up a cheese plate for 2-3 and it was divine. Had 4 types of cheeses…read morewith assorted accoutrements including buttermilk crackers which I would buy in boxes if I could. Absolutely make the drive out the peninsula or find where this cheese is stocked locally for you. Our favorite was the opus 42 and their casdilla blue.

I drove up to maine for the wild blueberry weekend events. I specifically made it a point to stop…read moreby fields fields. you'll understand why in a second or if you look at the photos I attached. when you first get there, you are greeted by someone who will direct you on where to park to access the farm. it's an easy and short walk from the grassy lot to the main area. once make it to the main area, you will notice many vendors in tents (at least during this event) before you make it to the farm itself. definitely make it a point to stop by the food truck(s), especially the wild maine blueberry crisp cart. I made my way all the way down to pick up an empty carton and head to the blueberry field to try my hand at picking wild maine blueberries. the heat and sun is no joke so definitely stay hydrated and wear sun protection. thinking it wouldn't take that long, it took me a good 40 minutes to go from an empty carton to the full one. it's a pretty rewarding experience because the blueberries are so good, but it does require you to crouch down in the field to pick so it may not be the right adventure for everyone. make sure to scan their venmo or put some cash in the bucket as a suggested donation for the blueberries. let's go back to what I came here for. WOW. the legendary fields fields wild maine blueberry crisp exceeded all of my expectations as both a blueberry lover and a foodie. quite possibly one of the best desserts I've ever had, and definitely the best dessert I've had this year. you get the texture and flavor from the crisp, the sweet, tartness from the wild maine blueberries, and if that's somehow not enough, paired with the refreshing coolness of the scoop of vanilla ice cream (it was hot out) to bring it all together. I wholeheartedly recommend this dessert to anyone. I got the regular version, but they also have a vegan version (no ice cream?) and also everything is gluten-free. forever haunted by how good this was, I got this cutie sticker at the window for $2 to commemorate this experience. I believe they had it on a shirt as well at one of the other tents but this lil guy spoke to me.

I thought Fields Fields was just a blueberry farm, so when I saw their food "truck" (crate? box?)…read moreat the end of the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens Aglow walk I was delighted! As well as a variety of hot herbal teas for $3, they had wild blueberry crisp AND vegan wild blueberry crisp (I'm not entirely sure what the difference between the two is minus whipped cream on the non-vegan one) for $8. And they were really satisfying portions! AND IT WAS THE BEST BLUEBERRY CRISP I'VE EVER HAD. I opted for the vegan one and wow. WOW! It was overflowing with warm, jammy-yet-whole local blueberries covered in an oatmeal crumble. Everything was sugared and seasoned in a way that let the blueberries absolutely shine (and do all the heavy lifting), which personally I prefer! It was one of those Maine-in-a-bite kind of moments. If I could explain this incredible state in one flavor, this absolutely would be it. So, if you ever come across Fields Fields at an event GET YOURSELF A SQUARE OF BLUEBERRY CRISP (probably get two, one for right then and one for later!). You won't find anything else like it anywhere else (except maybe your grandmother's kitchen)!

I believe that they are in the process of building an indoor dining facility. I picked up a couple…read moredifferent kinds of sausage and some N'duja at the Damariscotta farmer's market. Omg, so very delicious. I am a huge sausage snob and eat 90% local. Sad to say most local sausages that I've tried have been on the lean side, so they cook up on the dry side. These sausages were juicy and very flavorful. The lamb sausage was out of this world, the hot Italian was perfect and the n'duja was a fantastic flavor-bomb. Broad Arrow meats are by far some of the best around. Once the new space is finished, I will happily drive the 45 minutes to dine there. I can't wait! Sigh...

Killer charcuterie board in a fun and chill atmosphere. Definitely worth visiting…read more I would suggest checking their IG (or calling) to see what they've got going on before you drive over

It is a very local market but the produce offerings were good, but expensive. There were only about…read moretwenty booths so it was only a short stop for us, as were visiting the area. Plenty of parking and a few picnic tables if you want lunch as it takes place on the green near town hall. It was a nice day and a pleasant stop for a bit.

Beautiful flowers, homemade pies and jams, fresh local produce, and ample parking. What more could…read moreyou want?

always fresh fish- varies with what is daily available…read morealways friendly staff always clean and orderly

I've been going to Thomaston Grocery for years for the best steaks around. It also has a good beer…read moreand wine selection and staples so that you don't need to make a trip to another store for coffee or maybe a whoopie pie to top off that delicious steak dinner. Locally owned businesses deserve our support too!