Burnt Cove Market
The main grocery store for Stonington and the surrounding area, owned and operated by the Island Employee Cooperative. Full service means full service: deli, bakery, hot food on steam tables, fresh produce, a walk-in beer cave, full-service gas, and a bottle redemption center — all in one place, year-round.
Burnt Cove Market is part of the Island Employee Cooperative (IEC) — the same worker-owned co-op that runs The Galley in north Deer Isle. The IEC model means the people running the register and slicing deli meat have a stake in the place.
For an island community of this size, the market does an impressive amount: a produce section with organic options and — for a short window in summer — native strawberries and blueberries that go fast; a meat department with custom cuts and special orders; a deli running hot food on steam tables Monday through Saturday alongside made-to-order sandwiches, pizza by the slice, and fried chicken; and a bakery turning out fresh muffins, bread, and cookies daily.
The beer cave is customer-accessible — a walk-in cooler stocked with cold beer. They carry wine and spirits in serious depth. Full-service gas runs 9am–5pm daily. They're also a Blue Rhino propane exchange station, a lottery machine operator, and a bottle redemption center with modern equipment.
Grocery delivery runs Mondays — call the store.
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Sunday | 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
Mon–Sat 6am–7pm, Sun 8am–7pm
What Visitors Say
"A grocery store and gas station as well as a few other things rolled into one little area, good spot to go grab a snack and a quick smoke break during my work day."
"Great Market in a small community. Lots of fresh veggies to choose from and a large selection of goods for the kitchen and pantry. Thankful for the ATM also!"
"For a small grocery store on an island it has an amazing selection and nice quality too. I was even able to find pectin for my canning project... highly recommend staying on island and doing your shopping at Burnt Cove. Very nice, helpful staff too!"
Local Tips
- Hot food on the steam tables Mon–Sat is a reliable, inexpensive lunch.
- Native strawberries and blueberries show up for a short window in July/August. Check in; they go quickly.
- Produce and deli trays available to order with 24-hour notice — useful for gatherings.
- Special orders for beer, wine, and spirits: just ask.
- Frequent shopper program: 1 point per dollar, $5 off at 500 points — give them your phone number at checkout.
Connected To
- The Galley — the IEC's other store, four miles north in Deer Isle Village on Route 15
- Stonington Farmers Market — seasonal complement, Fridays 10am–noon, Island Community Center
- Coldwater Seafood — five minutes away, for live lobster and smoked seafood