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.

Cute candy shop in downtown Camden! They have pretty much every type of candy you can think of,…read moreincluding famous Maine fudge and a whole wall of Jelly Bellys. You can find every flavor of jellybeans, including some limited run types. The prices are fair and when you leave the shop with a bag full of sweets, you won't feel like you were robbed. Recommend stopping in!

From the owner: A unique store located at 53 Bayview Street in beautiful Camden Maine. The Village Candy and Gift…read moreShoppe features over 50 local Artists and Crafters handmade gifts and a large selection of candy, confections and bakery items. A must visit during your trip to the Mid coast of Maine!

My wife spent a good amount of time in this gift shop, it stood out among the variety of shops in…read moreDowntown Camden. Plenty of different trinkets, souvenirs, and other Maine tourist items were discovered and purchased that day. I know for a fact, that some early Christmas shopping had been accomplished. She was happy, I was happy.

This little tourist shop is awesome. Not only do they have things that you can purchase if you're…read morefrom out of town but the view from the back deck is amazing. The building is beautiful and has a long history. One of the locals told me that this place use to be an automotive repair shop. We pickets up some stuff for the house along with some stickers, a book and I think my wife bought a Xmas ornament.

Love this big candy warehouse we have here in Wiscasset. So much fun and yet a little overwhelming…read moreto browse the aisles. I think overhead signs stating what's shelved beneath would be very helpful. But! You can find most anything your heart desires. It's a little busy at times, and full of tourists in the summer.

This place has it all. From foreign to domestic, there something for everyone. Grab a mystery bag…read moreor two. You'll have fun. Prices were mixed.

I would never have found this shop if it wasn't for the reviews here. It's located off the main…read moredrag so you might miss it if you aren't looking. This is run by a couple, who according to the owner Patrick (who was manning the store when we were there) they aren't artists themselves, but they seek out artists from all over. There is a wide selection of art from sun catchers made of wrapped colored stones, and paintings on wood to vegan leather purses and wood turned pens. We stopped here and purchased a painting my partner wanted and then returned to pick up my purse before returning to the shuttle bus. I just couldn't leave without buying it. I'm sure if we had more time, we would have spent more. Bar Harbor has lots of tourist stuff. If you are looking for that special item to take home, check this place out.

Bottom Line: A lovely building with whimsical and interesting merchandise and friendly staff…read more The Little Mad Shop relocated to Rodick Street in a striking, Victorian-ish building, about a year ago in 2022, I think. The store features unique decor, jewelry, accessories and home items. I spent the most time looking at colorful local artwork, sniffing a variety of perfumes and eyeing up some lovely leather goods. While I didn't buy anything I certainly appreciated the friendly staff and the variety of whimsical an quality items for sale.

I was super happy to get a parking spot right in front of the shop on my way to Acadia. The baked…read moregoods are made in house, I was told at 5am! I got a pumpkin pie latte and a blueberry muffin both were delicious and hot the spot! The coffee shop also connects to the candy store directly next door.

The most rude service I have ever had. The younger employee was fine, but the older woman made my…read morewhole experience terrible.

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!

This is a gem on the Maine coast, it's exactly the kind of store people dream of finding. Penny…read morecandy, toys, cards and stationery, books and housewares, clothing and accessories, ice cream and so much more! The quality is tops, you will not regret visiting one of the best stores in Maine. There, I said it. It needed to be said! I've been going here my entire life so don't have too many pictures as it's a local fixture.

If you're lucky enough to find yourself in Round Pond, Maine, make sure you stop by Granite Hall…read more A converted dance hall from early settlements in Maine, it has been a quaint and charming home goods and penny candy story for a while now. The penny candy available (while no longer a penny) is a delightful throwback to childhood, and being able to sample a wide variety of candy is a special treat. The store also has a wide selection of kitchen, home, stationary, kids games and toys. I did not partake, but I believe they also serve ice cream from a pick-up window on the outside of the store where there is also a nice seating area. It's in a really cute part of a mainly residential town so walking around the area eating your new penny candy is a great way to explore.

Downeast Candie's fudge was the more perfect cure to my sweet tooth. I got the chocolate fudge with…read morewalnuts in it for the perfect crunch. They have many flavors and my friend swears by Penuche. I didn't want the whole square and the woman working the store had no problem cutting it up for me!

Drove up front Portland to specifically go to this store only for it to be closed. I know it's the…read morestart of peak season but nowhere on your website or google said you were closed. Hell sell your taffy at the next door ice cream place at least. Was really disappointed.

This was our first stop for ice cream in Bar Harbor and loved it! We heard this spot had lobster…read moreice cream, so we had to get it. In addition, we also tried the blueberry ice cream (one of their most popular). In terms of the lobster ice cream, it pretty much tasted like vanilla ice cream with frozen bits of minimal lobster (so the ice cream tasted slightly salty). For the blueberry ice cream, we had to come back to get it a second time--so rich and creamy, full of blueberry flavor at just the right sweetness. Once you walk in, the store is structured in a clockwise circle to help with moving/organizing the line as it gets busy during the summer months. No seating inside but there are some benches outside along with the park not too far away. Overall fairly yummy ice cream, just pretty expensive! Prices start a bit above ~$8 + tax, at the lowest tier, which is a kiddie size in a cup, sugar cone, or cup cone.

We stopped in for a sweet treat while out shopping. Service was fast and friendly. I ordered a…read morescoop of blueberry ice cream, which hit the spot!! Fun little space, lots of candy options, many flavors of ice cream and a handful of Gelato flavors to choose from! They also have coffee and other hot beverages.