John Edwards Markets
158 main street, tel: +1-207-667-9377, (http://www.johnedwardsmar...). located in the old downtown area of ellsworth, near the grand auditorium, john edwards has been selling organic food, special coffees, health and organic products, homeopathic remedies, organic cosmetics and similar merchandise since 1970.
Grasshopper Shop
124 main street, tel: +1-207-667-5816. maine-made gifts and souvenirs.
Big Chicken Barn
Far out on route 1, going south towards bucksport, tel: +1-207-667-7308, (http://www.bigchickenbarn.com/). famous for its books and antiques and actually sited in a very large, renovated chicken barn, you can spend hours browsing here.
Maine's Own Treats
68 bar harbor road, trenton, just outside of ellsworth, on the way to the airport, acadia national park and bar harbor, tel: +1-207-667-8888, (http://www.mainesowntreats.com). maine jams, etc.
The Book Shelf
14 state street, just off main street, near the public library. tel: +1-207-667-1120. used and collectible books.
The Old Creamery Art and Antiques Mall
13 hancock street just off main street. tel: +1-207-667-0522.
Union River Gallery
17 school street, tel: +1-207-667-7700. fine art and crafts.
Sleeper's
In the mill mall next to willey's gun shop, tel: +1207-664-0174 newest clothing store in the ellsworth community. specializing in brand name clothing, work wear and footwear. family owned and operated since 1914.
Crossroads Antiques
142 main street, tel: +1-207-667-2082.
Seaglass Infusion
173 main street. tel: +61-207-667-0505. jewelry incorporating local maine sea glass and sea stones.
J&B Atlantic Company
Main street, tel: +1-888-667-2082, (http://jbatlantic.com).. solid wood furniture, home accessories, gifts and cigars.
L.L. Bean Merchandise
150 high street, tel: +1-207-667-7753, (http://www.llbean.com/sho...). located on ellsworth's less-than-attractive but very useful strip of malls and shopping centers heading down route 1 towards bar harbor, at 150 high street, selling genuine l.l. bean merchandise at discounted prices.
Mike's Country Store
90 water street, tel: +1-207-667-4444. small but famous local general store, in operation since 1897, seven days a week, with the slogan 'your grandparents shopped here.'
Bar Harbor Bicycle Shop
193 main street in ellsworth, tel: +1-207-667-6886.
Ruth Foster's
95 main street, tel: +1-207-667-2593. children's clothing.
Beal's Jewelry & Gifts
97 main street, tel: +1-207-667-2161.
Shoegazer
2 state street. tel: +1-207-667-5453. interesting, unique shoes in the downtown area, near the public library. open m-sa.
Mitch's Antiques & Usables
350 surry road, just before the surry town line. antiques, collectibles & just plain junk.
Tree Stump Leather
Route 3 towards bar harbor, tel: +1-207-584-3000, (http://www.treestumpleath...). locally made leather work, such as knife sheaths and holsters.
Mainely Used Antiques
27 downeast highway route 1 near "the triangle." tel: +1-207-667-7755.
Pyramid Studios
10 state street, near the public library. tel: +1-207-667-3321, (http://www.pyramid.ws). jewelry.
Findings Artisan Consignment
A cute little store full of local art, antiques, and homegoods. A little something for everyone. See what you can find at Findings!
Apart from Ellsworth's older, picturesque 'downtown' Main Street commercial area, near the Union River and original 'waterfront' district, there are many, many more stores along the busy High Street "strip" heading towards Bar Harbor, including the large Maine Coast Mall at 250 High Street. Tel: +1-207-667-9905 and the Ellsworth Shopping Center next door at 185 High Street. There's also a Wal-Mart at 461 High Street. Tel: +1-207-667-6780. The much smaller Mill Mall at 240 State Street, out towards Ellsworth High School and Ellsworth Falls on Route 1A to Bangor, houses the University of Maine Education Center and the Maine Coast Memorial Hospital Wellness Center as well as a number of other businesses.