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Bookstores·Downtown·Portland, ME

Grump & Sunshine Bookshop

★4.5Google rating(43 reviews)
Grump & Sunshine Bookshop
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Known For

A whimsical children's section that adults keep wandering into

Grump & Sunshine Bookshop leans into its bright, airy personality with a vintage interior that keeps things warm rather than sterile. The name sets the tone — there's personality here, not just product.

🕐Best time to visit: Saturday mornings before the foot traffic picks up

40 Free St STE B, Portland, ME 04101, USA

Our Take

Grump & Sunshine has a name that already tells you something charming is happening inside, and the bright vintage interior backs it up with real personality. It's early days with a small review pool, so it's best treated as a delightful bonus if you're in the neighborhood rather than a cross-town trek.

The Vibe

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Location

Downtown

40 Free St STE B, Portland, ME 04101, USA

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