Selection styles vary widely between standalone cut-to-order counters, farmstead dairies focused on single-producer wheels, and wine shops with curated cheese cases. A map pin shows location, but it will not tell you whether a shop lets you sample before buying, stocks imported raw-milk varieties, or sells pre-cut wedges for quick pickup.
Portland 2
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Sissle & Daughters Cheesemongers & Grocers
107 Washington Ave, Portland, ME 04101
Mon–Sat 10am–6pm, Sun 11am–4pm
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The Cheese Shop of Portland
107 Washington Ave, Portland, ME 04101-2618
Belfast 1
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Eat More Cheese
94 Main St, Belfast, ME 04915-6533
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Nibblesford
5 Washington St Ste 1, Biddeford, ME 04005
Durham 1
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Spring Day Creamery
42 Day Rd, Durham, ME 04222
Mt Vernon 1
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Echo Ridge Cheese
2080 N Rd, Mt Vernon, ME 04352
New Gloucester 1
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Pineland Farms Cheese Factory
92 Creamery Ln, New Gloucester, ME 04260-4460
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York Hill Farm
257 York Hill Rd, New Sharon, ME 04955-3732
Norridgewock 1
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Crooked Face Creamery
552 River Rd, Norridgewock, ME 04957
Rockport 1
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State Of Maine Cheese Co.
461 Commercial St, Rockport, ME 04856
Round Pond 1
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Round Pond Cheese Co.
2 Back Shore Rd, Round Pond, ME 04564
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The Cheese Iron
200 US Route 1, Scarborough, ME 04074-6002
Sidney 1
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Kennebec Cheesery
795 Pond Rd, Sidney, ME 04330
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Crooked Face Creamery
42 Court St, Skowhegan, ME 04976
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Silvery Moon Creamery
781 County Rd, Westbrook, ME 04092-1910
Whitefield 1
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Fuzzy Udder
35 Townhouse Rd, Whitefield, ME 04353
Winthrop 1
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Wholesome Holmstead
432 Stanley Rd, Winthrop, ME 04364
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Good to know
Can you sample cheeses before buying?
Most full-service, cut-to-order cheese shops allow customers to taste pieces before committing to a weight. Pre-packaged retail displays or smaller specialty markets generally do not offer samples unless they are hosting a scheduled tasting event.
What is the difference between farmstead cheese and artisan cheese?
Farmstead cheese is made on the same property where the milk-producing animals are raised, using only milk from that specific herd. Artisan cheese refers to cheeses made in small batches using traditional methods, but the cheesemaker may purchase milk from outside farms.
How much cheese should you buy per person for a platter?
For a casual board served alongside other snacks, plan on two to three ounces of cheese per guest. If the cheese board is the main food item for a gathering, aim for four to six ounces per person across three to five distinct varieties.
What is hanging weight?
Hanging weight is the weight of a slaughtered animal after skinning and evisceration, but before final trimming and dry aging. When purchasing a side or whole animal in Maine, local processors charge based on this weight. Browse 17 meat processors across Maine on ButcherAtlas to learn more about custom carcass purchasing.
How to make sausage at home?
To make sausage at home, chill high-fat meat and grind it, mix thoroughly with seasonings and ice water until sticky, then stuff into natural casings. Keep all equipment cold to preserve the emulsion and texture. For custom meat grinds and fresh casings, visit any of the 17 specialized meat markets listed across Maine on ButcherAtlas.