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!

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.

This continues to be my favorite candy store in Maine. 5 stars for the offerings, the staff and…read moreparking. They offer more than my favorite chocolates. They continue to expand, to offer local Maine products, both food and textiles - it's a great place to go for buying gifts for people. Some of my favorites are shown in the pictures - I love anything maple and their maple malt balls are my absolute favorite! I love their chocolate covered products, pretzels, cherries, peanuts, raisins and blueberries and so much more. They sell Sweet Monkey Business shortbread cookies on occassion - they are the best in Maine for packaged cookies. The owner is very kind as well. This year (2025) my favorite purchase was the Candy Cottage kit! So cute and creative and it smells so much better than gingerbread. I loved it. Great for gift giving as well. Parking is great and there is an car charging spot as well if you are lucky enough to snag the spot. Not a super charger, but it's something. I hope to be able to participate in a special event sometime. They offer tours, and candy making events, like make your own candy cane. With that said, I highly recommend. Stop on by, you might see me shopping LOL

The chocolates were fantastic. The prices were extremely reasonable. I would send anybody here.read more

this lil market is cute but the sausage and other edibles are way over priced. i can drive to that…read moreEuropean Russian market in Westbrook for lot cheaper prices for goodies. The linens are way over priced too. i go online and get pure Ukraine Linen towels for half price on Etsy. not a big store.

Ingrids is a family tradition for us. Every year we get an ornament for our tree and it is the…read morefirst choice for gift shopping. I highly recommend

Very very special, spectacular chocolates. We are wildly lucky to have this place here in Portland,…read moreeven luckier for me as I'm a short walk away. My husband and I stumbled upon this place after a neighborhood event and were blown away. I told him on the spot, this is where I want you to come for all special occasions to get a treat for me. Staff is lovely. Very creative flavors and combinations, quality is impeccable. The salted caramel (not even a flavor I typically go for) made me wide eyed and say WOW. Shop is very clean and well setup. Can't wait to continue to try new seasonal flavors!

Best chocolates I have ever had! Melt in your mouth + they look beautiful. Staff is very…read moreknowledgeable and friendly, great service. Perfect place to find a gift for someone!

Visiting family in the area this seemed to be the best option for coffee and a breakfast sandwich…read morethat was open. We ordered ahead online and everything was already waiting for us when we arrived. Was perfect considering the beautiful weather and how busy they were. It had a rustic feel overall with lots of seating both inside and out. They have a little free library as well. My wife and I each got a create your own breakfast sandwich. I appreciated the amount of options they had including even two sausage patties. I ended up going with a croissant double sausage patties, pepper jack cheese and tomatoes. My wife got a bagel sausage egg and cheese with spinach. Good sized and value for the price. Although, speaking of prices I did have a local family member tell me they raise prices during busy tourist season. Drink wise I got their signature. Choco-latte and my wife got their honey lavender latte seasonal special. Both were well made and full of flavor. Would definitely frequently come here if I were nearby for a morning coffee! Due to ordering online I can't speak to the service fully but we did not have any issues with our food and drink and it was made quickly! Check them out if you want coffee or a breakfast sandwich. Will need to return to try their lunch tacos!

Stopped here several times during our visit to Bar Harbor…read more Pros: open on Sundays! Open til 7pm! Open year round! This place saved us when nothing else was open. The coffee and bagels are also great. We tried the choco-latte, Maine maple, cafe de Oma, and pumpkin spice latte and enjoyed each one! Cons: sometimes friendly service, sometimes not so friendly service The maple oat latte was extremely sweet, much sweeter than the other drinks that we tried

Wilbur's has a large selection made in their local factory including truffles, various chocolates…read moreand specials made for holidays ( currently Easter). They also have a selection of old-time candies etc. Nice quality and reasonable prices with friendly service.

This store is a MUST stop destination in Brunswick, if you like treats, sweet or savory. The hand…read moremade chocolates, Truffles, Brittle, Fudge, Chocolate Covered...anything :) They also have some nostalgic candies, buttons, Mary Jane's, rock candy etc. They have great pre-boxed chocolate deals, but they also have the glass case where you can hand pick the best selection for yourself or for friends. They have nut free selections, sugar free selection and FULL ON SUGAR AND NUTS selections :) The staff here is extremely friendly, and helpful especially when you can't decide. The free samples at the register always satisfy, today they had a raspberry chocolate pretzel bites. MMMMmmmmm Great Great place for a treat, a gift, Maine souvenirs, a local favorite that has been around for a while....and for good reason.

Gorgeous custom charcuterie spreads!! Meticulously curated & so so yummy! A mixture of quality…read morecheese, meats, fresh fruits, honey, and candied fruit. I definitely recommend!

I love the name of this shop! The owners guessed the words to my secret mantra. I was happy to…read morelearn that a gourmet cheese store had recently arrived to this corner of Maine. Located around the corner from the main drag it's easy to find because of the eye catching chalkboard signs we saw on the sidewalk which point the way for you. There was an initial big disappointment here which turned out to be the first thing you are confronted with at the entrance and that is the metal spiral staircase that one must climb in order to enter. There is no other way in that I could see. Never mind how treacherous this could be on an icy winter day, the real tragedy here is that this means access is barred to those with certain disabilities, anyone in a wheelchair, a parent with a stroller, a frail elder and others that may have trouble navigating such a wretched means of entry. Once safely inside the space it's small but quite inviting and pleasantly decorated. The bounty is contained in one large glass-fronted refrigerated case and it's delightfully packed with cheeses from places near and far. The friendly man working there who I believe was the owner, told us to just let him know whatever it was we wanted to sample. Say no more! Already displayed were a few plates of already cut up cheese samples from which I took a number of nibbles. I love when shops do this although for hygiene sake I would have loved some toothpicks to spear the cheese rather than have everyone use fingers. I decided on the cutely named Ewephoria which is a sheep's milk cheese (get it?) from Holland. It's a hard cheese that was nutty and buttery. We loved it, so I'll be on the look out for it again. There were some artisinal salamis for sale as well that intrigued my husband. From trips to Tuscany where boar is king, he has become especially fond of this kind of meat. He bought some of the smoked boar sausage that he said was delicious. The shop also sells a small but decent selection of wines and some gourmet crackers. We wished they sold some fresh crusty baguettes which would have made this one stop shopping for the perfect picnic fare. There is nothing about what they are selling and how they are selling it inside the shop that I have any trouble with. It's great. What I hope is that the owners who have come up with a great idea for this town, will figure out a way to address the need for access to all. And from the owner's point of view, they should be thinking about all the customers who they are missing because they can't get in. I don't know how the appropriate changes can be done at this exact location unless there was a secret elevator or entrance I missed. But if not, there have got to be other available storefronts somewhere in Belfast in which to set up shop. Hello, calling Belfast realtors... This is dedicated to Michele R. whose reviews always take accessibility into consideration and from whom I've learned much about this issue. Her well articulated reviews have helped me to be more mindful about this kind of equality.

The best place in all of Brooklin to get your candy and maybe even Maine! A gorgeous atmosphere…read morewith a diverse array of candies I'm sure you can only find here. Not only are there fun treats but other toys and treasures fun for people of all ages! Plus not to mention the owner makes the best bagels you've ever had! Be sure to stop by - you can't miss it!

Obsessed with this place. Thanks for the hospitality Blossom! The salt bagel was ahhhhhhh-maxing!!!read more