A Little Mad

Love this store! Totally original products. I bought all my gifts and souvenirs here. Must visit!

I was checking out the usual shops in Bar Harbor when I saw the signs for A LITTLE MAD. My curiosity was immediately captured, so I asked my cousin if he wanted to check it out. I’m glad we did, because I found this cool change purse that had a picture of a fat cat on it. It reminded me of my own fat cat who passed away three years ago, so I bought it.
This was my first trip here, and it won’t be my last. I have got to go back there and see if they have anything new and exciting. Being a fan of local art, this place just earned a spot on my list of favorite stores in Bar Harbor. I also loved the handmade teapots, which looked like something straight out of Alice In Wonderland. Did I mention the cool handmade wall clocks? I wish I had one in my kitchen. That would definitely brighten up the space. What else will I discover on my next trip? I don’t know. I guess I’ll have to get A Little Mad again and find out.

I really liked this store. It is so different from the rest of the touristy stores in town and their selection of items is more like an artsy boutique than anything else. I really liked that they had a broad selection of Tokyo Milk perfumes and lotions because they are only carried at select stores. I loved their stone bracelets that are by the cash register! I can’t remember the exact name of them but they are fifty dollars where I live and only twenty-​five dollars there so I bought a couple to bring home with me!
The customer service at this store was also really great, they were helpful but not pushy and seemed knowledgeable about their products. We went here several times while visiting and each time we noticed something different that we hadn’t seen before because their collection is full of a bunch of cute little jewelry and other darling items. If you’re looking for a unique gift for someone else (or a present to yourself!), check this place out!

Came here just to get my Ropes of Maine bracelet! They had so many to choose from
It was not an easy task! The guy working here was awesome. We talked about my tiny obsession with hunting the bracelet down and the women who makes them impeccable taste in fashion. After I paid he pointed out another bracelet I may like, a Lokai bracelet, and I chomped at the bit. Fun little store with lots of cool art and candy!

Expensive and interesting gift shop in Bar Harbor, Maine. Stopped inside to check them out. As their sign says, they do have «whimsical home accents, unique gifts, one of a kind jewelry, original art, toys, & candy.»
Although, we did not find anything that we wanted… you may! Worth browsing and taking a look.

I love this shop so much! One of my favorite stops in bar Harbor! Not your typical touristy gift shop. This place has really awesome eclectic things! There’s candy too! The staff who work there (maybe the owners?!?) are super sweet and love their shop! They are happy to Chat with you and make you feel like long lost friends! This year I bought a bunch of these hilarious Lego greeting cards! I can’t wait to give them to friends and frame a couple for myself! Such unique and fun things! You should for sure stop in and say «hi» and check out all of their cool things!!! Love it!

Very unique finds… Star Wars pics had me at hello. Great browse. Prices fair to., too pricey for me but lots of fun to browse and they r dog lovers. :)

Bar Harbor is full of the touristy shops with t-​shirts, hats and other assorted junk Most of it is made in China. However when my wife and I stumbled on this shop hidden in an alcove on Main Street wound a real gem. It contains a real eclectic assortment of artsy items and jewelry which you don’t see anywhere else. The owners are really pleasant and will give you a tutelage on everything they sell. We left the store $ 300 lighter and quite pleased with our treasures. We could have spent more but we have a budget to Adhere to.

I’m a local here in Bar Harbor and I can say with certainty that A Little Mad is my favorite store here on the island, and perhaps my favorite store that has been here in YEARS. Personally, I am unable to look in the store windows when I walk past it on my way to work because I just know that something will catch my eye every time and pull me right in! No matter who you are shopping for, you are bound to find something in this store that will captivate you, excite you, steal your heart, or give you a cozy kind of nostalgia, or all four at once!
If customer service is what you look for, the owners (Patrick and Jolene) are some of the kindest and friendly people you will find on MDI. They are genuinely interested in meeting everyone who comes into (and inevitably loves) their shop, and a quick chat with them is enough to brighten your day. It is so refreshing to find a place in town with quality art pieces, interesting accessories, magical knick-​knacks, and store owners who have a deep and sincere interest in what they are selling. Honestly, I can NOT recommend this store enough.

This is probably the most eclectic and fun shop on the island! The merchandise is really high quality at reasonably affordable prices. Great place to find the first few pieces of an art collection or the perfect nick nack to pull that one room in your house together.
But the best part about the shop is the staff. Family owned by the most wonderful family in central and coastal Maine. If Patrick is there, he’s sure to be a bouncing ball of wonderfully positive and joyous energy. The whole family is friendly and outgoing and approach sales as peer relations. They don’t try to sell product, they just want to get to know the people who come through their doors and make them apart of their lives.
A Little Mad is easily in the top 5 places to pop into in downtown Bar Harbor! Your vacation isn’t complete without it!

Really cute and unique store in town!
Ceramics, housewares, recycled/​refurbished goods, and other fun unique stuff to browse and empty your wallets for.

Hand picked pieces of American artwork, jewelry, and sculpture, each with its own flair. They also have a bag your own candy section with all of your favorites plus some unique choices. Friendliest owners on the island. A little hard to find, but definitely worth the hunt!