The best local shops in Brewer

18 local shops we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Chain specializing in licensed team hats, logo apparel & other sports merchandise.

663 Stillwater Ave (Bangor)

“Chain specializing in licensed team hats, logo apparel & other sports merchandise.”

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Sunglass Hut

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Chain retailer carrying a wide selection of trendy brand-name & designer sunglasses.

663 Stillwater Ave (Bangor)

“Chain retailer carrying a wide selection of trendy brand-name & designer sunglasses.”

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Aéropostale

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Trendy retail chain selling casualwear & accessories for young male & female adults.

663 Stillwater Ave #1073 (Bangor)

“Trendy retail chain selling casualwear & accessories for young male & female adults.”

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Fine bridal & fashion jewelry along with services such as custom designs, repairs & appraisals.

25 Washington St (Bangor)

“Fine bridal & fashion jewelry along with services such as custom designs, repairs & appraisals.”

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Retail chain specializing in greeting cards, gift wrap, ornaments & gifts for all occasions.

629 Broadway (Bangor)

“Retail chain specializing in greeting cards, gift wrap, ornaments & gifts for all occasions.”

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Retail chain for household goods, clothing & grocery items at closeout prices.

1129 Union St (Bangor)

“Retail chain for household goods, clothing & grocery items at closeout prices.”

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Zumiez

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Chain retailer offering trendy, brand-name clothing & shoes, plus gear for skate- & snowboarders.

663 Stillwater Ave #1114A (Bangor)

“Chain retailer offering trendy, brand-name clothing & shoes, plus gear for skate- & snowboarders.”

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Old Navy

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Chain with a wide range of clothing for the family from jeans to loungewear, plus fun accessories.

480 Stillwater Ave (Bangor)

“Chain with a wide range of clothing for the family from jeans to loungewear, plus fun accessories.”

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L.L.Bean

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Retailer offering a variety of outdoor apparel & footwear, plus sporting & camping gear.

534 Stillwater Ave (Bangor)

“Retailer offering a variety of outdoor apparel & footwear, plus sporting & camping gear.”

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Hot Topic

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Teen-oriented chain known for rock/pop-culture-inspired T-shirts, plus accessories & body jewelry.

663 Stillwater Ave #18 (Bangor)

“Teen-oriented chain known for rock/pop-culture-inspired T-shirts, plus accessories & body jewelry.”

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Marshalls

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Retail chain offering brand-name clothing, accessories, shoes & housewares.

1111 Union St (Bangor)

“Retail chain offering brand-name clothing, accessories, shoes & housewares.”

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Talbots

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Women's apparel chain offering workwear, dresses, casual clothes & accessories in classic styles.

620 Stillwater Ave (Bangor)

“Women's apparel chain offering workwear, dresses, casual clothes & accessories in classic styles.”

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City Drawers

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For anyone tired of guessing sizes, City Drawers pairs expert bra fittings with more than 20 brands and 140 sizes, plus comfy loungewear,…

213 Exchange St (Bangor)

“For anyone tired of guessing sizes, City Drawers pairs expert bra fittings with more than 20 brands and 140 sizes, plus comfy loungewear, dreamy sleepwear, and smart shaping pieces. Friendly fitters make the process easy, inclusive, and actually fun, so pop in this week and feel supported in all the right places.”

From the Bangor newsletter, September 6, 2026

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Sunbury's

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Sunbury's is a modern reimagination of Bangor Wine and Cheese, stocking handpicked wines, artisanal cheeses, local dairy, prepared coffee,…

86 Hammond St (Bangor)

“Sunbury's is a modern reimagination of Bangor Wine and Cheese, stocking handpicked wines, artisanal cheeses, local dairy, prepared coffee, and specialty provisions chosen for quality and craftsmanship.”

From the Bangor newsletter, September 22, 2026

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From curious plants and natural history oddities to jewelry and delightfully offbeat cards, family-owned The Rock and Art Shop makes it…

36 Central St (Bangor)

“From curious plants and natural history oddities to jewelry and delightfully offbeat cards, family-owned The Rock and Art Shop makes it ridiculously easy to find a gift that feels personal and a little nerdy in the best way. Pop in when you need wonder for your shelf.”

From the Bangor newsletter, August 26, 2026

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Designs by Aaron turns your ideas into heirloom-worthy pieces, from permanent jewelry to custom designs and in-house repairs done by a…

383 Wilson St Ste 27

“Designs by Aaron turns your ideas into heirloom-worthy pieces, from permanent jewelry to custom designs and in-house repairs done by a seasoned bench jeweler. Expect GIA-educated guidance, unique stones like Maine tourmaline, and both mined and lab-grown diamond options...”

From the Bangor newsletter, August 28, 2026

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If your wardrobe or living room needs a mood lift, Mexicali Blues Bangor brings Maine based since 1988 charm with 100% cotton basics, tie…

1 Bangor Alley (Bangor)

“If your wardrobe or living room needs a mood lift, Mexicali Blues Bangor brings Maine based since 1988 charm with 100% cotton basics, tie dye and batik, sari wrap skirts, Deadhead Threads, plus jewelry, tapestries, paper stars and aromatherapy to make your space and style feel a little more, well, you.”

From the Bangor newsletter, September 10, 2026

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Cool Girl Collective is the Bangor area spot for in-demand labels like SKIMS, Lululemon, Aritzia, and Free People, plus vintage finds and…

575 Main St (Bangor)

“Cool Girl Collective is the Bangor area spot for in-demand labels like SKIMS, Lululemon, Aritzia, and Free People, plus vintage finds and real-deal designer bags, mixing brand-new overstock with curated resale so you can shop sustainably in inclusive sizes from 000 to 22 and XXS to 4X.”

From the Bangor newsletter, September 16, 2026

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