Specialty food markets range from regional spice merchants and farm stands to health food co-ops and imported dry goods shops. Selection varies widely by location, with some focusing on specific ethnic pantry staples while others carry local produce, natural home goods, or pre-packaged gourmet items. A map pin confirms the storefront exists, but it will not show whether a shop carries niche bulk ingredients or just standard retail brands.
Portland 10
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Monte's Fine Foods
788 Washington Ave, Portland, ME 04103
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LeRoux Kitchen
161 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101
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Skordo
372 Fore St, Portland, ME 04101
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Union Wharf Market
1 Union Wharf, Portland, ME 04101
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Captain Mowatt's
64 Eastern Promenade, Portland, ME 04101
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The Gilded Nut Snack Co.
400 Congress St #7738, Portland, ME 04112
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Ndala African Market
643 Forest Ave, Portland, ME 04101
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Current Catch
72 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101-4749
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Makkah Halal Market
34 Vannah Ave, Portland, ME 04103
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Safari Grocery and Gifts
30 Washington Ave, Portland, ME 04101
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Wind and Wine by the Sea
4 Breakneck Rd, Bar Harbor, ME 04609-7435
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Bar Harbor Popcorn
185 Main St #2, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
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Fiore Artisan Olive Oils and Vinegars
8 Rodick Pl, Bar Harbor, ME 04609-1886
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Bar Harbor Jam Company
1541 State Highway 102, Bar Harbor, ME 04609-7145
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On The Vine Marketplace
591 US-1, Scarborough, ME 04074
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Tortillería Pachanga
100 Innovation Way Ste 1, Scarborough, ME 04074
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DÁFNI Greek Products
146 Holmes Rd, Scarborough, ME 04074-9102
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Pine Point Provisions
149 Pine Point Rd, Scarborough, ME 04074-8855
Freeport 3
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The Spice & Tea Exchange of Freeport
6 Mill St, Freeport, ME 04032-1507
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Fiore Artisan Olive Oils & Vinegars
88 Main St, Freeport, ME 04032
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Vintage Maine Kitchen
491 Us Route 1 Ste 10, Freeport, ME 04032-7022
Kittery 3
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Terra Cotta Pasta Co.
52 State Rd, Kittery, ME 03904
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Golden Harvest Produce Market
47 State Rd, Kittery, ME 03904-1535
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L'eggs-Hanes-Bali Factory Outlet
Kittery Factory Stor, Kittery, ME 03904
Belfast 2
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Vinolio
74 Main St, Belfast, ME 04915
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Trilly Fancy Foods Delivered
62 Little River Dr, Belfast, ME 04915
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Pinkham's Gourmet Market
295 Townsend Ave, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538
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Eventide Specialties
5 Boothbay House Hill Rd, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538
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Vessel & Vine
4 Pleasant St, Brunswick, ME 04011
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Pepper's Landing
147 Bath Rd, Brunswick, ME 04011
Camden 2
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Megunticook Market and Catering
2 Gould St, Camden, ME 04843
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Stonewall Kitchen Camden Company Store
13 Elm St, Camden, ME 04843
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Rising Tide Co-op
323 Main St, Damariscotta, ME 04543
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McLellan' Scottish Scran
14 South Rd, Damariscotta, ME 04543
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Rooster Brother
29 Main St, Ellsworth, ME 04605-2242
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The Black Sheep Food Truck
92 Downeast Hwy, Ellsworth, ME 04605-1743
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The Elective
58 Main St, Kennebunk, ME 04043-7021
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Shields Meats & Produce Inc.
125 York St, Kennebunk, ME 04043
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Maine-ly Drizzle
2 Ocean Ave, Kennebunkport, ME 04046
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Flaming Gourmet
28 Dock Square, Kennebunkport, ME 04046
Lewiston 2
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Caribbean Life Grocery and Gift Shop
940 Lisbon St, Lewiston, ME 04240
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Ms Claws Lobster & Seafood
24 River Rd, Lewiston, ME 04240-1020
Rockport 2
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Heiwa Tofu
201 West St, Rockport, ME 04856
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Bleecker and Greer
310 Commercial St, Rockport, ME 04856
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Morse's Sauerkraut
3856 Washington Rd, Waldoboro, ME 04572
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J & J Jamaican Grocery and Gift Shop
3163 Atlantic Hwy, Waldoboro, ME 04864
Wells 2
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Spillers' Farm Store
1054 Branch Rd, Wells, ME 04090
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Jenny’s Italian Market
913 Post Rd, Wells, ME 04090-4156
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Medeo European Food & Deli
529 Main St, Westbrook, ME 04092-4105
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Grace African & Caribbean Food Mart
Main St, Westbrook, ME 04092
Amity 1
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Boyett Family Farm
979 US Route One, Amity, ME 04471-5209
Augusta 1
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The Palm Market
70 State St, Augusta, ME 04330
Baldwin 1
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Grandpa Joe's Sugar House
103 Murch Rd, Baldwin, ME 04024-4006
Bangor 1
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Sunbury's
86 Hammond St, Bangor, ME 04401
Bath 1
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Relish
244 Front St, Bath, ME 04530-2611
Bethel 1
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Good Food Store
212 Mayville Rd, Bethel, ME 04217
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Blue Hill Co-op
70 South St, Blue Hill, ME 04614
Boothbay 1
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1828 Vintage House Beer Wine
301 Adams Pond Rd, Boothbay, ME 04537
Bridgton 1
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Beast Feast Maine
63 Burnham Rd, Bridgton, ME 04009-4116
Bryant Pond 1
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Crush Nutrition
19 S Main St, Bryant Pond, ME 04219-6427
China 1
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China Lake Provisions
9 Main St, China, ME 04358
Columbia Falls 1
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Church's Sugar Shack LLC
5 Look Ln, Columbia Falls, ME 04623
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Northwoods Nectar
1426 Sly Brook Rd, Eagle Lake, ME 04739
Eastport 1
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Rayes Mustard Mill
83 Washington St, Eastport, ME 04631-1226
Edgecomb 1
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Harbors Edge Market
870 Boothbay Rd, Edgecomb, ME 04556
Eliot 1
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Modernist Pantry
25 ME-236, Eliot, ME 03903
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Up Front and Pleasant Gourmet
157 Front St, Farmington, ME 04938
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Maine Fiddlehead Company
258 W Main St Ste 102, Fort Kent, ME 04743
Gorham 1
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Third Space Market
18 Elm St, Gorham, ME 04038-1532
Hampden 1
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New England Iron Pollo
13 Main Rd N, Hampden, ME 04444-1304
Hiram 1
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Grandy Organics
34 Schoolhouse Rd, Hiram, ME 04041
Jefferson 1
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Jefferson Market & General Store
242 Waldoboro Rd, Jefferson, ME 04348
Lincoln 1
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Steaks N'Stuff
14 Mechanic St, Lincoln, ME 04457
Lowell 1
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The Recipe Box
58 W Old Main Rd, Lowell, ME 04493
Lyman 1
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Maine Homestead Market
1773 Alfred Rd, Lyman, ME 04002
Machias 1
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Machias River General
25 Main St #6, Machias, ME 04654
Northeast Harbor 1
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Clifton Docks
5 Clifton Dock Rd, Northeast Harbor, ME 04662
Norway 1
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The Lake Store
14 Waterford Rd, Norway, ME 04268
Ogunquit 1
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Village Food Market
230 Main St, Ogunquit, ME 03907
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The Farmers Cupboard
24 Sebasco Rd, Phippsburg, ME 04562-4939
Raymond 1
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Good Life Market
1297 Roosevelt Trl, Raymond, ME 04071-6609
Richmond 1
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Pierce's Country Store
69 Main St, Richmond, ME 04357
Rockland 1
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Two Daughters Sea Salt
11 Talbot Ave, Rockland, ME 04841
Sanford 1
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Jerrys Market
1022 Main St, Sanford, ME 04073
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DiPietro's Market
385 Cottage Rd, South Portland, ME 04106
Southport 1
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Southport General Store and Barn
443 Hendricks Hill Rd, Southport, ME 04576
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Sawyer's Specialties
353 Main St, Southwest Harbor, ME 04679
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Cornerstone Country Market
1045 Main St, Waterboro, ME 04087
Wayne 1
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Grey Goose Gourmet
536 Main St, Wayne, ME 04284
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Ag Travel Plaza
288 Lewiston Rd, West Gardiner, ME 04345-3009
Yarmouth 1
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Rogers Collection
M203, 81 Bridge St, Yarmouth, ME 04096
York 1
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Stonewall Kitchen
2 Stonewall Ln #1, York, ME 03909
York Beach 1
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The Popcorn Shop
15 Railroad Ave, York Beach, ME 03910
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Good to know
What sets a specialty food store apart from a standard supermarket?
These stores focus on specific categories such as regional ingredients, organic items, or direct-from-farm goods rather than broad grocery lines. They typically source from smaller producers and carry brands or bulk spices that national chains do not stock.
Are prices higher at independent specialty food markets?
Prices for imported, organic, or artisan products are often higher than basic grocery items due to smaller production scales and shipping costs. However, buying bulk spices, grains, or local produce directly from specialty vendors can sometimes be comparable to or cheaper than chain store prices.
Do specialty food stores require memberships to shop?
Most specialty food markets and local farm stores are open to the general public with no fees required. A few natural food co-ops may offer optional member-owner programs for extra discounts, but non-members can still shop there normally.
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 93 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 93 specialized meat markets listed across Maine on ButcherAtlas.