After looking through two non-existent seafood markets (that got closed or no longer available), we…read morewere recommended to go to Chipman's Wharf by a local grocery helper. Thank goodness because we got the opportunity to tour and buy superfresh quality for such a reasonable price (current $8.99/lbs). After spending $26 for just one lobster roll, we decided to make our own veryrolls using Chipman's Wharf's ! Actually, this experience of making our own lobster rolls was a whole lot more memorable than eating at a restaurant, especially since we are touring Maine -- all thanks to the friendly service and from Chipman's Wharf!

Stopped in for lunch and some fresh seafood to take home to cook. After the bad storm of the…read morewinter of 2023-2024, they rebuilt. Lunch offerings are not deep fried like many seaside shacks. Steamed and sautéed seem to be the primary options. Clam chowder was creamy and clammy, steamed clams were briny and tasty. The scallop roll had five sautéed scallops which were a tad overdone but still tasty. There is one wheelchair accessible table at grade but more tables above the store or closer to the bay. Store has a souvenir shop for those wanting to take a souvenir or two home

This place was one of a few stores open in the off-season, offering a lot of Maine themed…read moremerchandise covering Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park, and their own "Cool As A Moose" brand. Prices are in line with any kind of touristy, souvenir, regional sort of merchandise. For this spring season, there are a lot of hoodies and long-sleeves. There are a lot of other items to choose from as well. Service was great. I made some small talk with the nice woman behind the counter and explained the crowd was up for April vacation week. Full season starts in May and I guess the place is a madhouse all summer. Five stars based on how much lighter my wallet was (willingly).

If you're in Bar Harbor and in need of Maine gifts for friends and family, this shop has an amazing…read moreselection of items that will tickle the fancy of all your loved ones. Prices range depending on the item but on par with pricing at other retail stores in the area. I picked up a few Moose themed sweatshirts for family and they all loved them.

I would leave six stars if I could!! This is a quintessential Mom and Pop shop. We fell in love…read morewith one of their custom design sweatshirts, but they didn't have the size we needed in the store. Loren and Shawn went out of their way, even going back to their warehouse, specifically trying to find what we needed then texted us the next day to let us know that they were able to accommodate our request. We wouldn't have gotten that same level of service from a corporate store. This is one of Bar Harbors hidden gems. We truly appreciated their custom service. Great people!!!

I was pretty bummed when I finally came to think that I may have missed them this visit during the…read moreoff-season. Their sign on both stores had remained "closed" each day I drove through town. However, I decided to drive by one last time at noon today on my way back to Boston and THERE WAS A HINT OF LIGHT. I parked, I ran-walked-skipped, and I barged right through those doors thinking to run into either Loren or Shawn. But nay, I was instead greeted by a sweet elderly lady with bright eyes surprised by the sudden intrusion of some random excited Asian dude. "Oh sorry, I'm not really open yet. I hope you don't mind the mess." "ME DON'T CARE." Sasquatch-wannabe-tourist gleefully responds. I came to find out shortly that it was Loren's mom, Grace, and she was definitely a delightful way to end my trip this year. You see, I came to really like this shop last year when I got to extensively talk to both Loren and Shawn during several visits to the shop because they were so fun to banter with. Not only did I receive local tips to the area, I came to really appreciate what they have done here over time through their little business. Their gift bags are printed with Loren's photography and Shawn's paintings! Truly beautiful and different from the other stores in the area. Definitely my favorite gift shop that I've visited so far and will continue to stop by and say hi whenever I'm in the area. Absolutely recommend!

This shop is HUGE. It's two stories and loaded with tons of things. There are all sorts of…read moretrinkets, kitchen and food items, clothing, keychains, magnets, art, etc. It took me a good 45 minutes to roam around and look at everything and I probably still didn't see it all. I found a few items for myself, my mom, and my daughter inside and the staff were very friendly. We stopped in here a few times and I saw a few different people working behind the counter and all greeted us immediately and were friendly. Make sure to stop in here while in town - it's got more than most of the other shops when you take it all in.

Bottom Line: One of the better shops in downtown Bar Harbor featuring better souvenirs, some local…read moreproducts and LL Bean clothing. The Acadia Corporation owns and runs eight different individual stores in the Bar Harbor area that collectively are referred to as "Acadia Shops." This specific review is for the two story "Acadia Shop" located at 85 Main Street. Because the Acadia Corporation is running many stores in Bar Harbor stuff really starts to look the same from store to store but the Acadia Shop stood out to me because upstairs they had some local art and quality LL Bean gear. I enjoyed looking at the prints and notecards from local artists. Also, on a cold and rainy day it was nice to peruse lots of warm and cozy jackets and zip-ups from LL Bean. Downstairs was more souvenir-y like t-shirts, magnets, signs, candy, etc.

Amazing lobster roll!!! Parking a bit tight, but worth every penny. Wanted local food while…read morevisiting and it was perfect.

What a cute place to pop in for unique gifts, or a fun time shopping!!! The new owners seem really…read morecommitted to making sure people have a great experience and a wide variety to choose from.

Nice little tourist shop, average area prices. Had ice cold water for a buck too. Lady bought a…read morecheap t shirt and they even sneaked her into the back to change before passing out on a 90* day. Staff was very polite and helpful. Shop was quite packed with goodies.

We we're looking for a ship for our grandson and something special for our granddaughter. Found…read moreboth at the Sailor and Hook. Things that most of the other stores don't have.

The store offers a fun variety of clothes, hats, sweatshirts, jackets, and children's items…read more Very clean and very shoppable, staffed by some friendly people and they offer you a 20% discount if you check in on yelp!

Sells fake labubus mad is an UNDERSTATEMENT. Nice selection of clothes so I won't completely give a…read moreone star but it sucks as a kid paying 25$ for something fake. That's two hours of my life coaching soccer, don't wanna do it

Loved everything in this store! Not only did this store have something for everyone, it was also…read moreopen past 9pm on a weeknight. That is dedication! The store owner/salesperson was very sweet and patient with the several people who wandered in after having dinner nearby on a spring evening. From nautical clothing to nice affordable beach themed jewelry, and picture frames to souvenir glasses with lighthouses and anchors on them, they really had a lot to offer the average tourist. I don't know the next time I'll be in this area but if I find myself here I will make the effort to get to this wonderful shop by the water!

I know that five stars for this Bar Harbor tourist shop may sound a little excessive, but hear me…read moreout. 1. This shop is a bit smaller than some of the other "tourist trap" shops along the strip, but they have a decent selection of high quality items at competitive prices. 2. This shop is dog friendly and also has the cutest dog who is the shops unofficial mascot. He I older and blind but still incredibly adorable. 3. The staff here is exceptional. They are incredibly receptive to customers but not overbearing and intrusive. The staff here was actually the nicest staff we interacted with while in Bar Harbor. 4. They not only have your generic run of the mill tourist attire, but have a huge selection of hand crafted items from local vendors. The jewelry here was gorgeous and I almost died laughing at a lobster calendar which was made by a local lobster fisherman. Overall, this store deserves the five stars because they treat their customers right and have a great selection of items. A few smiles, small talk and a welcoming vibe goes a long way for me!

Go up the narrow stairs to the small sales area with a five-foot wide counter. Coffee is available…read morefrom thermal carafes next to the entry. Around 9 AM, I was told that they were "cleared out" but the display area was replete with whoopee pies of various types and six or so cream puffs. I bought a pistachio whoopee pie which had been dyed green with food coloring but had a nice pistachio taste. These whoopee pies are considerably larger that what you see elsewhere. The cream was good but a bit grainy in texture. I think that you will find this place hit or miss as it appears -from what they told me- that they do not have a set daily repertoire of items.

This is now in Prospect Harbor and the moon pies are like so crazy good they should not be in the…read morefamily of a moon pie. These delectable desserts are frankly insane. I would eat then daily if I could do so. The chocolate is an experience. The coconut looks plain Jane but it's terrific. The oatmeal pie....wow.