Driving up I-95 will give you plenty of opportunities to stop at Dunkin’ Donuts, but there’s nothing like driving through a Maine town and finding the perfect general store. Stop in for the homemade whoopie pies and canned dilly beans, but mostly for the conversations that are sure to keep you inside for longer than you planned. Here are some general stores in Maine that are sure to make you feel like you belong.
- Hope General Store: 449 Camden Rd, Hope, ME 04847 / (207) 763-2816
Hope General Store / Facebook Hope General Store was founded in 1832 and is still as open for business as ever! It’s perfect for takeaway sandwiches, just about any kind of beer you might want and pizza that gets rave reviews. They’ve also got you covered when it comes to fishing licenses, bait, internet access, and sandwiches. Stop by en route to Hobbs Pond, Camden or Rockland.
- Owls Head General Store: 2 South Shore Drive, Owls Head, ME 04856 / (207) 596-6038
Owls Head General Store / Facebook Well-known in Maine and beyond, Owls Head is so much more than your typical general store. Pop in for one of their incredible burgers or lobster rolls and pick a seat outside when the weather’s good. They also serve up daily specials, including an incredible Pumpkin Pecan Streusel French Toast.
- Hussey’s General Store: 510 Ridge Rd, Windsor, ME 04363 / (207) 445-2511
Hussey’s General Store / Facebook This one won’t be a surprise to most Mainers, but we just couldn’t leave it off the list. Hussey’s opened in 1923 and has become a Maine institution. Their motto is “if we ain’t got it, you don’t need it” and it rings true even today. The store is 30,000 square feet and sells groceries, sporting goods, clothing, formal gowns, hardware, and appliances.
- Bailey Island General Store: 2124 Harpswell Islands Rd, Bailey Island, ME 04003 / (207) 833-2400
Bailey Island General Store / Facebook Described as a lifesaver to folks on the island, BIGS is your go-to spot for everything from wine to delicious breakfast sandwiches. They’ve also got you covered when it comes to batteries, snow shovels and anything else that Maine weather might necessitate. And, best of all, they’re dog friendly!
- East Boothbay General Store: 255 Ocean Point Rd, East Boothbay, ME 04544 / (207) 633-7800
East Boothbay General Store / Website Delicious sandwiches, desserts and fun souvenirs make this place a lovely place to stop when in the area. There are so many homemade items from which to choose, you’ll have to keep going back to try them all. Prepare for a wait during high season, but it’s worth it.
- Georgetown Country Store: 769 5 Islands Rd, Georgetown, ME 04548 / (207) 371-2106
Georgetown Country Store / Facebook Stop by in the morning and have breakfast with the regulars. Or, after some time in Reid State Park, drop by for some lunch when nothing else in the area is open.
- Sheepscot General Store: 98 Townhouse Rd, Whitefield, ME 04353 / (207) 549-5185
Sheepscot General / Facebook If you’re looking for local, Sheepscot’s for you. They’re located on a working farm and grow five acres of certified organic produce. They also offer space for hosting events, classes, art shows, movies, and meetings.
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Hope General Store / Facebook
Hope General Store was founded in 1832 and is still as open for business as ever! It’s perfect for takeaway sandwiches, just about any kind of beer you might want and pizza that gets rave reviews. They’ve also got you covered when it comes to fishing licenses, bait, internet access, and sandwiches. Stop by en route to Hobbs Pond, Camden or Rockland.
Owls Head General Store / Facebook
Well-known in Maine and beyond, Owls Head is so much more than your typical general store. Pop in for one of their incredible burgers or lobster rolls and pick a seat outside when the weather’s good. They also serve up daily specials, including an incredible Pumpkin Pecan Streusel French Toast.
Hussey’s General Store / Facebook
This one won’t be a surprise to most Mainers, but we just couldn’t leave it off the list. Hussey’s opened in 1923 and has become a Maine institution. Their motto is “if we ain’t got it, you don’t need it” and it rings true even today. The store is 30,000 square feet and sells groceries, sporting goods, clothing, formal gowns, hardware, and appliances.
Bailey Island General Store / Facebook
Described as a lifesaver to folks on the island, BIGS is your go-to spot for everything from wine to delicious breakfast sandwiches. They’ve also got you covered when it comes to batteries, snow shovels and anything else that Maine weather might necessitate. And, best of all, they’re dog friendly!
East Boothbay General Store / Website
Delicious sandwiches, desserts and fun souvenirs make this place a lovely place to stop when in the area. There are so many homemade items from which to choose, you’ll have to keep going back to try them all. Prepare for a wait during high season, but it’s worth it.
Georgetown Country Store / Facebook
Stop by in the morning and have breakfast with the regulars. Or, after some time in Reid State Park, drop by for some lunch when nothing else in the area is open.
Sheepscot General / Facebook
If you’re looking for local, Sheepscot’s for you. They’re located on a working farm and grow five acres of certified organic produce. They also offer space for hosting events, classes, art shows, movies, and meetings.
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Address: 5 Islands Rd, Georgetown, ME 04548Address: 98 Townhouse Rd, Whitefield, ME 04353Address: 2 South Shore Drive, Owls Head, ME 04856Address: 255 Ocean Point Rd, East Boothbay, ME 04544Address: 510 Ridge Rd, Windsor, ME 04363Address: 2124 Harpswell Islands Rd, Bailey Island, ME 04003Address: 449 Camden Rd, Hope, ME 04847
