While exploring Gloucester a week or so ago with my mom, we popped into The Cave to buy a bottle of…read morewine. I thought the shop was so charming - filled to the brim with cheese and wine and other food and charming little knickknacks. The customer service was incredibly friendly, too, and we found a great bottle of wine to give as a gift! I wish we hadn't been on our way to lunch, because their cheeses looked incredible! What a charming shop.

Ordered cheese trays for a party. They did a fantastic job! Everything about the experience was…read moregreat. My husband picked up the tray and said " the woman working there was an absolute delight". The trays were beautiful, and the food was fresh and delicious. Each item on the tray was identified. Our guests were engaged in trying each cheese because each one tasted unique! (So unlike a tray from a grocery store where they all taste the same.). It came with a ribbon tied in a bow so it would make a great hostess gift or addition to a potluck. I encourage locals to support this great asset in our community. Added bonus: we have a food allergy in our family and they were very mindful; even provided gluten free crackers.

Pastaio Via Corta is a fresh organic homemade pasta, provisions, and natural wine shop in the heart…read moreof Gloucester. My mom and I were visiting Gloucester a week or so ago and, while shopping around town, came across Pastaio. Once we saw that fresh pasta in the window, we had to stop in. They make fresh pasta and they dry pasta in the shop as well. Then there's a bunch of other Italian goods and foods - and the wine! The staff were wonderful, and my mom and I walked out with dried pasta, candied lemon peels, a bottle of wine, and more. If I lived in the area, I'd be here once a month to stock up! It's a special shop, and the staff make it even more special.

DO NOT GO HERE, IT WILL RUIN YOUR LIFE. You will find…read moreyourself unable to enjoy grocery store pasta, you won't even consider going down the aisle. Instead, you'll be doing weekly fresh pasta nights. Do you like wine? Definitely don't go here, because there's a great assortment, BOOM, you'll buy a bottle with your fresh pasta. I haven't had the raviolis because I'm not full on masochist (everyone says they'll change your life even though the owner insists she is more proud of the spaghetti) Speaking of the owner, I've caught her doing the dishes herself, how many owners do that? How humble, very demure. Not to say the staff isn't helpful and friendly because Tyler will help you pick out a bottle that is tall and skinny so you don't have guilt about finishing it in one night. Like I said, don't go here because you won't leave empty handed. There's also an infamous rumor that Anna Delvey frequents here-- who's to say?

Locally owned and quaint for certain. Many many imported grocery items from Italy offered. The…read moremenu is excellent and served on house made bread. I've ordered meatball sandwich and Italian sandwich and both were excellent A cherished local landmark . Take out will likely have a small line but with several people preparing behind the counter, you'll get in and out quickly.

Virgilio's is the spot to be on a sunny day in Gloucester with a line wrapping out of this small…read moredeli outside the door! Place your order at the counter and wait outside for your name to be called overhead. There are so many sandwich options and baked goods - i came for a sandwich. I had the saint joseph sub - which came with all the meats and provolone and oiled. It was simple, classic, and delicious. I do wish I would have chose a sub with more vegetables but thats on me. For something done so simply, its done very well. I also appreciated the prices - a roll being $10 and a sub being $12 regardless the filling is very unheard of in Mass!

It shouldn't even get one star! I ordered food around 12:30 and it said it should be at my house…read morearound 1:30. 1:30 came and gone and I have no food and order. This has happened numerous of times. I wish they would get their priority straight. Customer service isn't that good Ethier. This has happened quite a few times like I mentioned and when it has my food has been cold! Sometimes it takes me forever to place an order because half of the employees don't understand the spelling of my street! I will inform friends and family NOT to order from this place. Save your money and go somewhere else!!

Use to be better, black things in my onion ring box...salad looked OK but with no dressing on or in…read morebag, Reuben corned beef panini .. pathetic. 43.00 with tip way too $$ they should do much better. Done with them unless they improve. Was a good place once. New owners should make people want to come back again!

I've had the Lattof Farmhouse Kitchen blueberry muffins at home before, but this was my first time…read morevisiting the shop. It's so quaint and welcoming. The blueberry muffins are absolutely delicious, especially when warm. There are worth going out of your way. I also got a latte and a breakfast sandwich. I'm very picky about lattes, so didn't love this one, but the breakfast sandwich was good. I want to try a sandwich or a salad when I return, especially the fattoush. My visit was too early for the farmstand, but hopefully next time. Staff is so kind and friendly.

I drove by after staying at a hotel pretty much across the street and was not disappointed…read more Luckily, I got in before the long line, and totally understood why people would wait for some of these blueberry muffins! It was a true farmhouse with a rustic atmosphere and service that felt like you were at your family's Thanksgiving. Everything sells out pretty early so if you're planning on going, make sure to plan to get there as soon as you can in the morning. We ate outside and it was phenomenal. We got a blueberry muffin and some other treats. Would definitely recommend stopping by here if you're in the rockport area!

This restaurant is magnificent not only in its cuisine but also in the service. I can say that this…read moreBakery does more than just serve bread and meats, it serves volumes of love and joy. As you walk down the many streets of Gloucester you often wonder to yourself where the town comes together, where is there a harmonious relationship between the peoples? As this would seem to be a question hard to answer, it is actually quite simple and beautiful. You find this at Sclafanis. In essence this store is an Italian front with many memories, much love, great food, and great people. There are many places that people will remark to be "the greatest" or "the best" though using these terms would describe a restaurant that has yet to break free of its rudimentary cuisine, not the case at Sclafanis. The Pizmiaf is made on a fresh loaf of Sclafanis crispy Italian bread, followed by the fresh prosciutto sliced in house. After the base of this sandwich comes to form, it is topped with fresh mozzarella slices. Individuality is prided here so you are welcome to put as many of the fresh crisp vegetable toppings on as desired. Lastly this sandwich is finished with olive oil, a splash of balsamic vinegar and their fresh wonderful medley of Italian herbs. If this does not satisfy ones appetite for joy, good food, and good people than they have yet to rethink their feelings.

Consistently excellent breads. Very good pizza slices as well. Slightly off the beaten path…read morecompared to the better-known Virgilios but Sclafani's is definitely worth the visit.

Item(s) ordered: Fish tacos (haddock) and tostones (and a Coke Zero)…read moreThe review: Two stars for two things--cute presentation and crispy tostones. They barely had any of the seafood advertised, and even when deciding what to order, they referred me to a menu that they actually could not offer. On the brink of hangriness, I ordered the fish tacos with haddock because there were no other options, and there was barely any fish in the tacos. I wish they had been honest that they did not have what I was looking for. MOST memorable was when the waiter profiled me and decided to go on a fanatical rant for about fifteen minutes, as to why I should read the New Testament and accept Christ. The owner witnessed this interaction and my obvious immense discomfort, and didn't do a thing. Oh, and the tostones said they came with an aioli/sauce and they gave me ketchup. Honestly upset that I paid for any of this.

Absolutely the best pork tacos I have ever had in my entire life and I've been here for 20+ yearsread more

Great local business that makes it insanely easy to get locally caught fish delivered to your home…read more These fish were swimming in the Atlantic hours ago - and they deliver! This is like magic. Fresh as hell. And the smoked salmon is A+.

I find their fish to be previously frozen. Look at the flesh of the fish; it has micro serrations…read moreall over due to freeze. When a fish is frozen, the water within the flesh of the fish expands. When it expands, it pierces the flesh of the fish (think icicles) and creates a mushy flesh. With exception of Monkfish and perhaps Redfish, other fishes like haddock, hake, pollock all have signs of being previously frozen. Very disappointed

I came here with a small group of friends and was amazed by the big selection of balsamics and…read moreolive oil. I taste tested a couple that I liked which included the medium extra virgin oil, garlic olive oil and the white truffle olive oil. The balsamics were very tasty and my favorite one were the mango and black mission figs. I really enjoyed how each label had the best food pairings which made it easier to shop. I got the garlic olive oil and the black mission fig balsamic bundle for $14.

This is such a cute oil store in Downtown Gloucester! The staff is super friendly and welcoming,…read moreand the atmosphere is such a vibe. They have a plethora of different oils to choose from here, and the best part is you can sample ALL of them. I had a blast walking around here with my girlfriend and trying all of them, and truly they taste better than in the North End. 10/10, I will 100% be back here!

I usually have a few bags of Gorton's Fish Sticks somewhere in the freezer out of convenience - I…read morehave enjoyed them most of my life although I never consider this a meal, for me it's more of a meal replacement or snack when I'm hungry and can't decide on what I want to eat. I usually pop them in a conventional over pre-heated to 425 degrees on parchment paper, flip them after 9 minutes and cook them another 9 minutes to get them a little more crispy than recommended on the package. I don't think this is the healthiest option being I dunk them in copious amounts of ketchup and hot sauce, but probably better than eating a chocolate cake...