Maxwell’s Pottery Outlet

My husband and I were visiting Portland, and stopped in Maxwell’s Pottery just to look around. We ended up buying a ton of stuff, for ourselves and for gifts. They have a large selection of local items; which being from Texas, was exactly what we were looking for. We settled on a few cutting boards, towels, an apron, and a few other small things.
We began using our cutting board when we got back to Texas, and after only a few weeks we started to notice a defect. I called the store, and spoke with Lynne and she requested that I email over some photos. I went ahead and did that, and received a call back from Jim right away. He kindly apologized and offered to send me a new cutting board. I work in the customer service industry, and the entire interaction couldn’t have gone better. I am extremely grateful for the sincerity and kindness that I received from both Lynne and Jim.
I will most definitely be stopping back in their store when I am back in Portland, and I highly recommend that you do the same! Whether you’re getting something for yourself, or a gift.
Thanks again to both of you for taking care of me, and I look forward to seeing you in the future!

This is one of my favorite stores in Portland. I am surprised to see one reviewer referring to some of the merchandise being tacky. I don’t care for cookie cutter stores and this one is full of unique and interesting items. It is my go-​to place for buying gifts because I can find something fitting for anyone. I recently purchased an engagement gift for my niece there. Perhaps you will find it is not to your taste, but I highly recommend checking it out.

This pottery store has a wide variety of items – some contemporary, some more traditional. Prices vary so you can certainly find something nice in your price range. I was very excited to see Salmon Falls stoneware and picked some up. My favorite pieces were the handwarmer mugs that were specially designed to warm your hands while you hold your coffee.
The staff was very nice and very helpful. I would definitely go back again.

My husband I visited Maine last summer and happened upon this cute little shop. They had the coolest wooden carved crows made from a local artist. We got one and the owners took care of the shipping details for us. We’ve since purchased several more for friends as gifts since they’re so unique. The owner’s remembered us and make it so easy every time! There is also great European pottery that I haven’t found anywhere else. They are so nice and friendly we’ll definitely be back this summer. Great place to shop!

I actually found a totally cute little goblet for only about $ 9 — it was exactly what I was looking for. They also had a selection of good Deruta and other Italian painted pottery.

Sure, some mugs and plates were cute but nothing is awesome and unique enough that you’d feel like you have to purchase it right then and there. There were some plates in the back that someone who clearly does not have an artistic eye painted… nobody wants to buy a plate with a drawing on it that you could just have done by any 12 year old girl. I couldn’t believe that they were selling those, those plates were hideous.

Go across the street to The Maine Potters Market — awesome selection of Maine-​made pottery. Maxwell’s is the typical bleh imports … I suggest spending your time & $$ at Maine Potters Market. :)

Maxwell’s is your typical kitchy seaside store — full of cute pottery and homeware souvenirs. Some of it is tacky, most of it is really nice. However, I tried to take a picture with my cell phone of some glasses I thought a friend’s boyfriend would really like to show her in case she wanted to buy them as a gift for him… and I was immediately scolded by an older man who I presume owned the shop «Excuse me! We don’t allow photography.» The tone of voice was so overwhelmingly rude and I was so offended that I really didn’t feel like giving them my business. I’m sure they don’t want people copying other people’s original work, but he didn’t bother to explain that, nor was he polite. I’d rather give the original artists my business than buying through him.