Such a cool place in the middle of town. Wish I knew about this place before I went and got take out across the street, perfect place to get stuff for a sunset picnic. Also had some gourmet ice cream and nice selection of wine, cheese and deli food read more

Absolutely loved this place. DELICIOUS pastries. I had the mango scone and it was probably the best scone I've ever had. So many prepared sandwiches, salads, and other snacky foods to choose from. I was tickled by the fresh hard boiled eggs. Full deli too. Can also pick up other household essentials here. Great little spot. read more

French & Brawn Marketplace - So charming - Grocery Near Me - Camden, Maine

Charming grocery store, with some of the best smells in town. Bakery and butcher are doing a great job. This is the perfect place to stock up for the week or to simply go for a day sail. They will have all your needs. Went here on more than one occasion during my stay in Camden. read more

Great to go sandwiches, made at the deli counter. Recommended for an in room impromptu or picnic! read more

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This is a lovely specialty market in downtown Camden to which we've been coming for many years. When we've rented summer vacation houses in Camden, this has most often been the go-to place to pick up needed groceries. But even when we're staying in a hotel or motel as we were on this latest visit we always stop in. Whether it is to buy picnic items or to have some food or drink on hand in our room, we find it to be a really nice store and manageable place to shop. There is a good selection of meats, fish, baked goods, coffee, cold cuts, cheese, beer and wine, produce as well as everyday grocery items. The staff is pleasant and accommodating. The convenient downtown location off-sets the sometimes higher prices you'll find here. It's small and easily navigable which is also to say not overwhelming. If you insist on a large, chain supermarket you can head further down the road to Hannafords. But for the most part we prefer French and Brawn for its uniqueness and the more personalized Camden-centric service that it offers. read more

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Wonderful market with the best fresh baked goods in the back! Get the apple cake and sugar cookie for sure!

Adorable little specialty and nonspecialty grocery store in Camden! Be aware that the prices are a little steep but it's a cute store in the middle of downtown so we weren't terribly surprised. There's a deli in the back from which we ordered delicious sandwiches and had a picnic dinner. The potato salad is insane. Don't miss it! While we were there we were able to stock up on some treats for our hotel room too, including snacks, but also beer, wine, and cocktail mixers (beer and wine selection is really good too)! Will DEFINITELY stop back in if we are in the area again! read more

Lots of grocery delights here. Everything from fresh meats and produce to most dry goods. There was a bakery section and also lunches to go. Great beer and wine selection as well. read more

Walked in 5 min before they closed and was hoping to find a dessert to take back to the hotel. The staff went above and beyond to cut two slices of apple pie for us in the bakery... when they absolutely didn't have to. Great service and staff. read more

Great market. Fresh croissants, meats, seafood and any market item needed to make your stay enjoyable.

First time back to French & Brawn since my last vacation here around 2010, and this place has not lost its magic. First, the food. Had delicious chowder my first day, and it does not get any better. Served every day at lunch, I plan to have it every other day during the week I am here. Second, the people. (Maybe they should be first.). All are delightful. Friendly, cheerful, helpful . . . .this is a great place to start your day. And last, fair pricing. One morning, I got three muffins, coffee and another item, and I was ready with my twenty dollar bill. No. $8. Don't get within twenty miles of Camden and not head for French & Brawn. read more

I love this store !! The desserts are amazing !! People are super friendly ! It's one of my favorite stops in Camden

What a fantastic find in Camden! A full market with fresh fish great selection of cheeses and wine, and a complete deli. Sandwiches were excellent I have the Italian for 999 was better than I've had in many places for more money. read more

What an adorable market! French & Brawn really epitomizes Maine, since it's small and local but not too expensive or pretentious. They have a nice mix of staples and funky local items: you can get everything from fresh produce and bread to Chuao chocolates and locally made jam. Even though it's a small store, they have their own bakery and deli. The bakery had a ton of items, including peanut butter cookies (~$1.50 for one as big as your hand!) and seven layer bars. We picked up some salmon pate and a warm baguette for snacking at the hotel. They carry 3 different locally roasted brands of coffee, so we grabbed up one of each! A pound will run you $12-13 for the local stuff or $10-11 for Newman's Own or Green Mountain. They also have two grinders (one for flavored coffee and one for plain), which was convenient considering how small the store is. The cashier was so friendly and demonstrated to us that she had "trained" a local dog to come beg for treats at the door! French & Brawn feels like a relic from another time, but it's still a convenient and reasonably priced place to stock up on groceries! read more

French & Brawn Marketplace - The storefront beckons! - Grocery Near Me - Camden, Maine

Stopped here during a road trip as we were passing through Camden. We were hungry and looking for some on the road things. This place has it all. We were on our way to our hotel and were able to pick up some wine, and treats to keep in our room. Best of all, we also grabbed some fresh produce, and THE BEST chicken salad sandwich me and my husband have ever had. We still talk about it 6months later haha. Stop here for essentials and delish sammys whenever you can :) read more

Just a great little old grocery store that carries many of the finer foods. They have butchers right there that will custom cut meats. Their deli will make special orders for parties and events. Need live lobsters F&B has them in their seafood department. They will even boil them for you if you give them a half hours notice. French & Brawn definitely get a thumbs up from me. read more

French & Brawn Marketplace - J.P. Fecteau captures F&B at dawn. - Grocery Near Me - Camden, Maine

Great market! Lots of options and local products. We stopped in for a few items for our charcuterie board. We wanted to buy just about everything but didn't have enough time or space on our travels. There was fresh ground coffee that made the whole store smell heavenly. I would definitely recommend stopping in to grab food on the go or if you're looking for fresh, local ingredients. read more

Came into town tired from the road at 5:45 on a Saturday hungry and needed to feed the family. Did not want to tackle the wait for a table at a restaurant and really just wanted some quality carry out. Not only did we get delicious Italian subs made by the friendly and courteous staff, but the owner herself spoiled me rotten! I wanted a lobster roll which apparently was not on the menu for the day. She could have said, "no we don't have one," and I would have gladly accepted this but she did not. The owner made me the best lobster roll HERSELF and it has been by far the best I've had on this 2 week tour de Maine! I also picked up an impressive array of cheeses, meats, fruits and wine! A true gem not to be missed! read more

I have been shopping there for a few years now. I love it. Their customer service is second to none. I can't wait to see what's on special tomorrow! read more

So, we aren't close enough to Camden to regularly visit this shop, but when we do I have found exactly what I was looking for and more. Reasonable prices for a small shop. Good Organic fruit selection and FABULOUS delicatessen options. Great service, always helpful. read more

This is a small market, so they didn't have the retail space to hold all my heart's desires, but that's okay. I went in a for a 6-pack of PBR, and although they didn't have it, they had a large selection of tall boys (in a bottle so it's classy), 6-packs (Maine craft brews), and wine. I ended up choosing the Gritty McDuff's Original Pub Style Pale Ale - 1 Pint and 6 oz later I was content. This is a great little spot to stop in if you're looking for something to bring out on the boat or back to your room at the B&B. read more

Great food, pleasant staff! I was in Maine for a couple of days, staying at the Spouter Inn in Lincolnville Beach. I didn't feel like doing the formal, sit-down dinner thing, so I stopped at this market because I knew I could also grab a bottle of wine for a light supper. What a gem! I grabbed a baguette so fresh and warm that I couldn't even get a half mile down the street without ripping into it while driving. Their deli and prepared foods are gorgeous, and the location can't be beat. Keep it up! read more

Nice little market that has a little of everything. Produce was very fresh and local and the selection was decent for such a small place. It's like taking a step back in time with the wooden floors and service. Very Camden. I recommend grabbing some lunch foods and heading to the library for a picnic overlooking the quant harbor. read more

Wow, what a let-down. I had expectations of a mini Dean & Deluca. The most exotic thing in this place was me, and that is not a positive thing. Just standard fare, Boars Head, mostly domestic cheese, pedestrian wines, national beers. There has got to be a huge untapped market here for some good food. read more

This Market provides some diverse grocery options that are of relatively decent price. However, when it comes to the premade food, such as the pastries, cold sandwiches, and premade dinners they are of poor quality and are (imo) over priced. They are not worth the money you spend on them. As far as grocery content, thumbs up, where it comes to preparing their own food they are lacking in quality and affordability, thumbs down. read more

French & Brawn Marketplace - $3.00 for a "Coffee cake" that was dry, and tasted nothing of coffee. - Grocery Near Me - Camden, Maine

Reasonable market, deli, and pastry shop. Good place to grab a hot beverage and a muffin when you don't feel like a full Camden meal adventure. The selection's good, but each item was a little lackluster --- the apple cider a little too sweet, the tasty blueberry pie's crust far too dry, the blueberry danish a little limp. Still, easy in and out and lots of things to choose from. read more

Loved exploring the French & Brawn Market Place. Not only did they have a nice selection of unique groceries but they also had prepackaged ready to take and eat foods and a counter to make fresh options. My selection was a side salad with country French dressing. It was fresh, crisp, and tasty. I also picked up a peanut butter cookie. The texture was good but it lacked peanut butter flavor. Definitely worth a visit to this place. read more

Small, upscale grocery conveniently right in the center of town. Prices are about midway between the supermarket and a restaurant. The building has character and the staff were nice. There is a produce section up front that is small but legit, with a variety of nice looking stuff. You can grab e.g. the fixins for a picnic lunch or dinner at home. I had a kitchen at my rental and got some fresh fish, beet salad, broccoli salad, some local beer, a scone and some local coffee from "Coffee on the Porch" - everything was good. read more

We stopped in here today to pick up something for tomorrow's breakfast in case it's raining too hard to go out tomorrow morning. It's a nice specialty market downtown. We walked in, looked over the produce, then wended our way back to where the baked goods are displayed in cabinets. I got a Glorious Morning muffin and Alan got an everything bagel. They stock meats and cheeses and a variety of prepared items, as well as standard grocery store offerings, but these baked goods did it for us. read more

Friendly employees lead the way at the "Corner Grocery" which has is open early and has all the essentials for a day out on the boat or your backyard BBQ. I was in and out in less than 5 minutes with everything I needed. Centrally located in Camden and easily accessible from the Marina. read more

Ok, this is probably the MOST friendly market that I have ever step foot into. I was provisioning for a Yacht that I am working on and had a big list of stuff. The butcher was incredible! Super helpful and cut my short ribs to order, not to mention the pork loin, the ground beef,and the chicken breasts. At least 2 people came up and asked me if i was finding what I was looking for and then... after cash out (600.00) they gave me a RIDE back to the boat! Maybe its a small town thing, but they have customer service down! Also, their fresh breads, and deli was amazing. For such a small place, they had EVERYTHING! read more

It's a grocery store. Not a super market. It's local and it supports local. Good seafood counter. Good meat counter. Good newspaper selection. Used to have a big tub of pistachio's out front and a wheel of cheese, but in the modern germophobe era, those are gone. My fave. Go to the back, look in the cooler and get a sandwich. I am partial to the blt, my bff liked the chicken parmesan. Made on local breads, stuffed and under $6.50 if memory serves correct. Grab a soda or other drink, some regional chips and walk across the street and sit in the park (or go over to the harbor) and have a picnic. Life is good. read more

OMG. It celebrated its 150th birthday while we were there. In the same location, I think. The food is so good, and convenient to where we stayed on Bay View, that we cooked in 4 nights. And the owners and staff make you feel like locals the second time you come in. Amazing meats. Probably the best lamb rack I have ever tasted. Organic local pork. Wonderful produce and great selection of crackers, cheeses, wine that was reasonably priced, prepared sandwiches, fresh fish. Even if you don't have a kitchen, just go and experience it. read more