I stumbled upon Bob's Sugarhouse, well searching online for maple products. Maple weekend was…read morealways an enjoyment for my mom and I. We both loved maple syrup, maple butter,cotton candy. Thanks to Bob's Sugarhouse, was able to still do our fun early spring tradition, in memory of my mom. Ordered maple syrup, small piece of maple fudge, and cotton candy. When there was an issue with my credit card for payment, Bob called me, took down all the information and on my way to maple goodness. Thanks for the remarkable customer service, and care with bring the sweetness of Maine to Buffalo,NY Look forward to ordering again, and would be sure to visit when in Maine.

Bob is a very nice man. Wonderful jams and syrups. A quick stop in town. Great gift ideas and he…read moreships his goods.

Great customer service with a smile! While the flavors haven't changed they are introducing a…read morespecial flavor of the month. Such friendly customer service I'll definitely go back!

Although the kitchen is unfortunately closed for the time being, we still enjoyed our visit - we've…read moregot the delicious ice cream to thank for that! My dad got the black raspberry shake. It was creamy and not too sweet. Only down side is that there wasn't enough. My mom got a dish with each type of raspberry: raspberry chocolate chip, black raspberry, and chocolate raspberry. Black raspberry and chocolate raspberry were by far superior. I got a scoop of black raspberry and a scoop of Mint Katahdin Breeze. It was a great combo. Wish the chocolate pieces were bigger. The gals behind the counter were super helpful, both in describing certain flavors, and also in providing recommendations.

What's not to like? You like coffee? They've got it, best…read morearound. You like beer? They've got it, best around. You like wine? They've got it, best around. You like baked goods? Gotcha covered, best around. You like hippie nonsense? Way ahead of you, best around. You like snack foods, clothing or bumper stickers? Buckle up, Buttercup, then drive over to Ampersand because they've got it all, best around. 100/10 Absolutely recommend.

The best place in Orono to get local farm fresh free range chicken eggs!read more

Up on vacation and popped in. Wicked good selection of everything. Spices, grains, nuts, candies…read more Etc. Plus everything else you can imagine. Found hard to find vegan treats too! Tons of cute decor for the house too! Worth checking out. Staff very nice too!

Was on vacation staying at a friend's place on the lake. He grew up in the area and it was a nice…read moretreat to share that experience. We went out on errands and some sight seeing. Stopped by Bob's for a quick visit. Though we thought. What a great place. The staff was so nice and they have just about everything you can imagine. What a fun afternoon and store. Or more like an experience.

Giffords will always have a special place in my heart. Me and my family travel to Skowheagan every…read moreso often to visit family. We always make sure to atleast grab an ice cream during our stay, my personal favorite is their banana boat, lately though i've been getting "dirt" i believe, consisting of your choice of ice cream, with oreo crumble and gummy worms on top!! I have been getting ice cream from here, on and off for the last 18 years! I recommend Giffords to everyone.

What a wonderful surprise on the road trip to the North. Super delicious Wild Raspberry dark…read morechocolate chip frozen yogurt. Only one lady working inside. Friendly and efficient! Don't miss it!!!!!!

There are a few giftshops in Lincoln, but this one feels different than the others. It's the kind…read moreof place that sparkles (literally and figuratively) inside and out. Every corner seems to be carefully curated with a few surprises thrown in for fun. Need a Mariachi Jack-o-lantern statue? They've got 'em. Beautiful bespoke jewelry made locally? Yep. A handmade double Adirondack glider? Look no further. The candy wall and fudge counter may be a little too enticing. You may want to eat before you go. Not only does the store itself sparkle but their salesforce sparkles as well. Lexie was so friendly and joyful. She knew exactly where everything was (meanwhile, I can't find my phone in my purse). She had wonderful suggestions, all of which I took to heart. If she is there when you go, be prepared to find everything you didn't know you needed. This shop is a gem. A sparkly, multi-faceted gem. If you can't find the right gift for someone here, you may have your eyes closed.

Fantastic shop, amazing variety, warm & inviting staff, lots of unique items - many only found at…read morethe shop. I love coming here and browsing while grabbing a cup of their complimentary coffee and listening to the cool tunes they always have playing. If I let them know my purchase is a gift, they take care of business and when I leave the shop, the purchase is ready to be gifted - so convenient!! Super affordable pricing and awesome selection of candy n fudge. Saying I love this shop is an understatement - this shop is a hidden treasure and I highly recommend checking it out!

Natural Living Center in Bangor is a top-spot for plant-based eaters like us. (I can't speak for…read moretheir non-vegan produce; but, they seem to carry a lot of local meats, dairy and such.) Their products run the gamut, including a large Asian section. Aisles are nice and wide; lots of refrigerators. Overall, it's clean, bright, and well-stocked. Produce section is, overall, good with a lot of local goods. That said, they sometimes tend to leave withering and browning veggies out on display WAY beyond attractiveness going into decay. (Our last visit had the same rotting celery on display/sale from a visit several days earlier! It was pretty gross-looking. Thus, 4 instead of 5 stars.) Other than that one glaring negative, customer service can be spotty and downright oblivious (but, it's status quo for much of today's young workforce). And, too, expect maximum pricing on, at least, plant-based/vegan products. (Can rival Brewer's Tiller & Rye for outrageous pricing!) These negatives aside, NLC offers a great variety for vegans in Bangor that can't be overlooked! (But, in all honesty, living in Bucksport, we tend to head to Belfast to shop plant-based. However, Natural Living Center recently started carrying a good number of locally-made Midcoast Vegan products (which we LOVE!), so that looks to be a lure for our steady return, for now. And the Asian section....)

The environment is organic and not stiff. Much better than T&R in Brewer - It has wonderful,…read morehelpful, knowledgeable staff that are always around to help. The prices are a little higher than my husband would like to pay, but I don't feel like I am being stolen from as in many other natural food stores. They've been around forever, and I will continue to take my family here as long as they are! My son & daughter have both looked forward to our weekly trips for 15 years

Have a Frosty One…read more Locally-owned mom-and-pop ice cream shop that serves up Maine's most famous ice cream, Giffords®. The Good: *More than just ice creams, as they also have lobstah rolls, fries, and glizzies! Didn't try so can't comment but the pics look good. *Great selection of ice cream flavors, as well as yummy soft serve. *I don't recall the prices, but I remember it being very inexpensive. However, please note we're from the SF Bay Area, so everything seems cheap to us fml *Fantastic outdoor picnic areas to eat and look at the beautiful lake. The Meh: *Service was a bit aloof, but we were there at the end of the shift, so probably just the end of the day grumps. Regardless, it was fine. *No waffle cones, just standard cake cones. :( *Cash only The Ugly: *Like many businesses here in Rangeley they're only open seasonally from May - Octoberish (check their FB page for updates) Conclusion: A damn fine place to get your ice creams and a view. Highly recommended.

This was some disappointing ice cream! My husband and I…read morewere in Rangeley for the day. We were excited to see a place with soft serve ice cream. The ice cream had no flavor! We have never experienced flavorless ice cream before! We're not sure if it was something to do with the ice cream machine. While waiting for our ice cream, we heard a commotion and girls giggling hysterically. Apparently the soft serve ice cream dispenser exploded. The location that was overlooking the lake was very pretty!