About Us

Welcome to John Edwards Market, one of the oldest health food stores in the state of Maine. Located on Main Street in downtown Ellsworth, John Edwards Market is independently owned and operated by Wisconsin native John Pouwels.

In 1980, John’s wife, Lynne, sent John to Hunt’s Health Foods to buy peanut butter. She hadn’t expected him to buy the entire store, but that’s just what he did. From humble beginnings in a cramped space near the Grand, John has since moved his business across the street, expanding his offerings and availability to serve the growing community of Ellsworth. Customers can be met with an eclectic shopping experience unlike anywhere else. Peruse our organic local produce, dairy and meats. Find a bargain in our bulk sections, or a curious condiment for the recipe you always wanted to try. Contemplate a piece of Maine-made art in the Wine Cellar Art Gallery. Ask our wine expert to pick out a bottle of wine for your special occasion.

Customers tell us “You have everything I need here!”, and we have much more. Come by and see us for your daily groceries, and stay to take in the fine art.