Spending time on Deer Isle during the holidays? 44 North Coffee offers a cozy stop for locally roasted coffee, tea drinks, beer and wine, locally made pastries, snacks, and more. The woman-owned, small-batch roastery and cafe roasts each batch of fair-trade, organic, and specialty beans weekly. Gifts and coffee subscriptions available on their website.

Address: 7 Main St, Deer Isle

Regular Hours: Weekdays - 7am-3pm, Saturdays - 8am-2pm

Closed on Sundays

Holiday Hours: CLOSED November 27th & 28th, December 24th - 28th, January 1st

Contact: 207-348-5208

Barncastle offers a festive setting for holiday dinners and cozy nights away, with fireside cocktails and seasonal dishes in a historic 1884 Victorian home turned five-room inn and full-service restaurant. The menu highlights seasonal ingredients with Alsatian influences, prepared in a wood-fired oven. Make a reservation, book a room, or purchase a gift on their website.

Address: 125 South Street, Blue Hill

Regular Hours: Wednesday - Saturday: 4pm (bar/food), 5pm (dining room) - 8:30pm (-ish)

Sunday: 3pm - 7:30pm (-ish), bar & dining room

Hotel: year-round

Holiday Hours: Same as regular hours

Contact: 207-374-2300

The Blue Hill Co-op is everyone’s favorite community-owned grocery store. Come by this winter for a quick bite from the café, a specialty ingredient for your holiday meal, and your favorite organic and local products. As a cooperative, it is jointly owned by over 3,000 community members. Visit their website to learn more or become a member.

Address: 70 South Street, Blue Hill

Regular Hours: Monday–Saturday 8am–7pm; Sunday 8am–6pm

Holiday Hours: Closing at 4pm on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve; Closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day

Contact: 207-372-2165

The Brooklin Inn offers a classic Maine inn experience for special dinners or seasonal overnight stays before a winter break. Four available rooms, creative restaurant, and neighborhood bar create a relaxed, celebratory setting in the weeks leading up to the holidays. Make a reservation, book a room, or purchase a gift card on their website.

Address: 22 Reach Rd, Brooklin

Regular Hours: Thursday–Saturday 5–8pm

Holiday Hours: Closed from December 21 to February 11

Contact: 207-359-2777

Buck’s Harbor Market is a convenient stop for holiday provisions, offering groceries, daily lunch, and a corner of handmade local artisan goods for stocking stuffers and host gifts. Shoppers can pick up sandwiches, hot soup, and pantry staples while browsing locally made items.

Address: 6 Cornfield Hill Road, Brooksville

Regular Hours: Monday–Friday 8am–5:30pm; Closed weekends

Holiday Hours: Closed Thanksgiving Day and the day after; Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day; Closed New Year’s Day

Contact: 207-326-8683

Holiday tables get an upgrade when dessert comes from Ebee’s Sweets. The small cafe, with locations in Orland and Castine, offers handcrafted drinks and pastries, and host regular small events. Ebee’s Sweets also accepts custom and bulk orders for cakes, cookies, or other sweet treats. Place a pre-order for your holiday event or get in touch by visiting their website or via email.

Address: 21 School House Rd, Orland; 3 Main St, Castine

Regular Hours: Orland: Tuesday–Saturday 7:30am–3pm;

Castine: Tuesday–Saturday 9am–4pm

Holiday Hours: Both locations close at noon on November 26, December 24, and December 31; closed November 27–28, December 25–26, and January 1; open regular hours January 2–3

Contact: erin@ebsweetsmaine.com

For holiday meals and gift baskets built around local food, FarmDrop brings together products from farms and makers across Maine for easy online ordering and weekly pickup. The community-focused service supplies households, schools, restaurants, and food pantries with a wide variety of locally made foods. Shop your local Drop on their website.

Address: 104 Front Ridge Rd, Penobscot

Regular Hours: Online ordering Tuesday–Monday; Wednesday pickup

Holiday Hours: Christmas distribution moves to Tuesday, December 23 instead of Christmas Eve

Contact: 207-812-8265

Humblebee Cafe offers a cheerful spot to start your holiday shopping adventure in Blue Hill, with breakfast sandwiches, baked goods, and seasonal specials. The cafe serves homemade biscuits, bagels, and creative lunch options, with greenhouse seating. Follow them on Facebook for specials and detail on their Holiday Fair on December 6!

Address: 162 Ellsworth Rd, Blue Hill

Regular Hours: Wednesday–Saturday 7am–3pm

Holiday Hours: Closed Wednesday 11/26 thru Saturday 11/29 and Christmas Day.

Contact: (207) 374-7191

Narrative Food is a thoughtful source for holiday gifts that give back, offering curated food gifts and pantry items that support small-scale makers and nonprofits. The Certified B Corp and 1% for the Planet member donates a portion of all sales and focuses on strengthening local food systems while delivering joyful, meaningful treats. Build your own gift or choose from one of their ready-to-ship gifts on their website.

Address: 43 School St, Stonington

Regular Hours: In summer, Fridays 10am–1pm

Holiday Hours: Saturday November 29 10am–1pm; Saturday December 6 10am–1pm; Saturday December 13 10am–4pm

Contact: jennifer@narrativefood.com

Roaring Lion Farm and Market is the perfect cozy spot for breakfast - homemade english muffins and eggs & meat from the farm. Saturday burger nights made with their grass fed beef and homemade burgers buns. Enjoy at the market (overlooking the farm) or take it to go! Market stocked with pork, beef, produce, grocery items, beer & wine and local holiday gift ideas. Visit their website to learn more or order online (when available).

Address: 160 Snows Cove Rd, Sedgwick

Regular Hours: Saturdays and Sundays 8am–12pm for breakfast; Saturday Burger Nights 4–7pm

Holiday Hours: Closed December 15–30; Open New Year’s Day for breakfast

Contact: arianna@roaringlionfarm.com

Strong’s Public House is a low-key option for holiday gatherings, offering wood-fired pizza, craft beer, and cocktails, plus a winterized dining room that can host small parties up to 30 guests. Diners can settle in for a cozy night out or order takeout online for a relaxed evening at home. See their full menu or order online on their website.

Address: 7 Rope Ferry Rd, Sedgwick

Regular Hours: Friday–Saturday 4–8pm

Holiday Hours: Same as regular hours

Contact: 207-359-2687

Tapley Cove Oyster Company brings locally grown Bagaduce River oysters to holiday tables, whether through gift certificates, “shuck at home” bags, or oyster bar service for events. The hyper-local, farm-to-table business offers a taste of Brooksville waters for gatherings and gifts. Order online on their website.

Address: 96 Ferry Road, Brooksville

Regular Hours: Variable

Holiday Hours: By appointment only

Contact: 207-317-3509