Best prices for local grocery stores…read more My issue is the management, was employed here and was expected to work all shift without a break, got a verbal warning for doing something that my coworker did regularly even with management knowing about it.

Sobey's is a grocery chain across Canada -- we've visited it in PEI, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia…read more-- and have found it to be consistently ... well, a grocery store. Yeah, that's kind of a neutral report, we know. But it is a grocery, albeit one we've found to be well stocked with a lot of products, reasonably priced, clean, and with helpful employees. In so many words, not a bad place at all to stop when you need groceries. We especially liked the takeout foods at this Sobey's, tasty and convenient. So there.

This is my place to shop in Digby - always specials and the staff is very pleasant and helpful. My…read moreconcern is the disgusting condition of the parking area especially surrounding grassy areas - litter everywhere. Time for a major clean-up. Makes me lose my appetite for shopping.

Their seafood is the BEST! The scallops are divine. They cannot be any fresher! The staff is…read morefriendly and helpful. I highly recommend them.

Phenomenal. All the…read morestuff is top notch. In particular the Digby scallops. Best in the world. Everyone says their stuff is the best in the world but in this case it really is true. 20-30 foot tidal shifts in the Bay of Fundy every day leads to a rugged environment for shellfish to survive in. With that tidal shift comes hearty, delicious seafood, including the scallops. They taste different. Sweeter. Best in the World? Yes, yes they are. This is the legit place to get the freshest, highest quality seafood - and at the most reasonable price too.

Any time I go to Carls in Tusket, I am treated like the old time hardware store employee's treated…read moreeach customer. From Steven, Paul, Colton to name a few, they are very personable and always asking if I need assistance. I have bought everything from Dart Flights,Hot Water Tank Battery Charger for our Automobile and all the employee's and Owners are there to help and/or advise. Great store. Thank you all for your continuing attention to your customers. Kevin Wells.

From the owner: We are a local general store, Groceries, Fresh Meat, Dairy and everything you'd expect in a local…read morestore. We also have a large Hardware and Gardenware section along with Hunting accessories and many other items.

I stumbled into this place a few days ago looking for something they didn't have... don't even…read morerecall what it was now... but found happiness! Cheeses and beer are what I left with, but I'm passing back thru Machias tomorrow and plan to stock up on more cheese and not sure what else. Worth just stopping in if you're in the area. A beautiful place to browse and dream. So glad it's there!

When I came home to visit this summer, I was at first disappointed to learn that the Sow's Ear was…read moreno longer around. But then upon learning that it was replaced with wine (and not Sutter Home/Franzia/Night Train), my disappointment evaporated. Not what you'd expect to see in Machias (especially not for very long), where Natty Light and The Beast reign as the preferred beverages....but the owners aren't doing it to turn a profit, they're doing it for the love of it. We got to chat with them for a little bit and that was nice to learn. They have tons of wonderful wines from around the world here (even some from Virginia....wtf?) and my husband and I were able to satisfy our wine snobbery even in the outer reaches of downeast Maine during our stay thanks to these guys. They have a lovely Spanish grenache as well as a crisp Pouilly-Fuisse that we pretty much lived off of. In addition, they have lots of excellent specialty cheeses to offer, and will give you samples to try while you shop. Prices are basically what we're used to for California (the previous reviewer mentioned that they're probably a little steep for Machias and I'd have to agree) but definitely worth it when the next best shit in town is the Bogle available at Hannaford.

Visited the island from the U.S. for a week. Other than the drug store and a few roadside shops…read morethis is the only place to get groceries. The store is kinda small, but should serve your needs if visiting. I imagine locals probably make the occasional trip to the main land to supplement those things not at this place and to save a few bucks. Liquor and beer are not sold here and there is only one small store on the ialand that does. Some things like cheese and seasonings were much morr expensive than I am used to and things like beef were much cheaper than I am used to paying. We payed $12 for two cowboy sized ribeye steaks!!! The store also has a drive-thru pizza and sandwich shop, the only non-bodaga shop I found on the island.

Now called Independent Grocer, I believe…read more.. I was very surprised by the variety available here for its location. Lovely produce, at least the stuff we bought was lovely - local strawberries, bird seed, peppers, lettuce, tomatoes. Some decent values too. We also bought some beef and chicken/veggie skewers here to grill back at our cottage. I'm very picky about protein - and it was really good. I was truly expecting more of a convenience store.... this is a full on grocery. Not the 'super store' you may be used to in larger areas, but perfectly fine - at least for the traveler! Also next to the only place on the island to get gas....

Exactly what you'd expect from a gas station variety store. I will say as soon as we stepped inside…read morethe smell of pizza greeted us so I can imagine they make some delicious food! Due to the time and the season we were told no food spots were open and this was likely our only option. Basically a lifesaver to prevent us from having to eat the minimal food we got in our car so we were thankful for their grab and go sandwiches and wraps. Bread was a touch soggy due to sitting in the fridge sometime but overall good size for the price sandwiches. Nothing world class or mind blowing but considering our situation and honestly price we can't complain!

This convenience store was our stop for fresh cold beverages on the way to the West Quoddy…read moreLighthouse. Not very busy this time of year (mid-March), they were still well stocked. The store is more "grocery" and less "convenience store" thanks to the large selection and the lack of large grocery stores in this part of Maine, which is right next to the Canadian border. Canned goods, candy, dairy, deli, lots of wine and beer plus the sort of automotive items you might find in a 7-Eleven including oil, anti-freeze and gasoline cans. They were stocking the pizza display as we arrived. They also sell lottery tickets. Plenty of parking out front. At this time, masks are required and the nice woman behind the counter was wearing hers when we made our purchase. [Review 14861 overall, 363 of 2021, number 47 in Maine.]

If you are visiting Lubec and anticipate needing groceries, I'd recommend making a stop in Machias…read moreto do your shopping. I made this mistake while visiting Lubec for a couple nights. My husband and I booked and Airbnb for a couple nights and intended to make food in the kitchen, but the Airbnb didn't communicate the best and listed this IGA as a "nearby grocery store." It is right in the heart of Lubec, and it did have most essentials. However, the prices are super high and you don't really have the best selection. We lucked out and ended up with some delicious chicken thighs to bbq up, but ended up with a pretty basic marinade. There wasn't exactly a gourmet ingredient selection, but understandable for such a tiny town at the easternmost point of the US of A. The store provided the essentials so we didn't have to drive all the way back to Machias, but I wouldn't recommend this as a "main" shopping stop. If you're visiting Lubec, just make the stops at a bigger, regular supermarket in Machias. Otherwise this IGA is perfect for last minute, forgotten essentials.

Unless you want to go to Canada it's between Lyons and the Lubec IGA. The IGA has the better…read moreselection but, if you are in Whiting or Trescott, Lyons is quite a bit closer. Not great for fresh produce but they've got the basics. If you want something fancier (bakery, deli, fresh lettuce, you know, FANCY stuff) you're going to have to go to the Machias Shop n' Save. Every once in a while they'll have a great sale, so if you want 8 jars of SKIPPY Superchunk, you just might be able to get them for $5...you never know.