This shop has many great finds. Their cheeses are very good. They also have a nice wine selection. I got pre made espresso martinis that were delicious. read more

Ordered the Italian sandwich for lunch and really enjoyed it. The ingredients were fresh - a very nice balance between the meats, balsamic glaze, and ciabatta. Would recommend getting it toasted. Will be back in the future to try new food read more

Used to come here all the time for lunch during work and absolutely loveeee their cranberry chicken salad sandwich. Workers were always so nice and usually knew my order when I walked in lol. So heartbroken I moved away but look forward to stopping by whenever I visit Boston again read more

Bacco's Wine & Cheese - Cranberry Chicken Salad - Cheese Shops Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Great cheese, excellent customer service. If you need wine/cheese champagne and more, this is a one stop shop! Enjoy

The first thing I noticed about this place is how DELIGHTFUL it smelled when I walked in! So smoky, peppery. I could smell the cheese/meat/charcuterie. I just stopped in quickly to buy some hard ciders and wine. All ciders were by a boutique brand and were tasty and light! The wine was fantastic. My price tag was super cheap for what I got! This place has a lot of higher level wines that you might not be able to find other places. Very well curated. Again, it was a quick stop, so I didn't get to try the cheese and charcuterie, but that smell is heaven. I'll be back! They also seem to have a very carefully curated grocery. Would love to have something like this near me. read more

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Recently, I went to a wine tasting at Bacco's. Let me tell you something. Never at any point in time would I think I would be met with such unexpected rudeness. The owner, probably the one with the gray hair, just came out of the blue with such an abrasive tone telling me that me not purchasing something is considered disrespectful. I felt that was wrong for the simple fact that this was never mentioned previously and now for some strange reason, it becomes an issue. I did not think that a wine tasting experience can turn a personal ambiance very uncomfortable. I fully acknowledge that it is a business but I believe no owner should ever speak to a potential customer ever so rudely, regardless of their personal reason for being there. read more

Ordered a buffalo chicken wrap for the first time and was happy with the taste but very unhappy with the value. $14.97 for a wrap that took probably nine bites to eat. Bacco's really needs to get bigger wraps or price sandwiches accordingly. This sandwich was miniature. I can get far more food from a number of nearby places for a couple dollars less. Wish I took a photo! read more

Sandwich was an inedible mess - 20 dollars for a chicken sandwich for which the chicken was hard and rubbery, had to throw the whole thing away - plenty of other lunch spots around. read more

Do not eat their Chicken Shawarma, got it yesterday and have been in bed sick as a dog sense. Their sandwiches seem fine but this was next level fail read more

Such a cute cheese shop! The person working the front counter (I didn't catch her name) was SO helpful. I told her I wanted to buy a few cheeses for just 2 people. She really took her time and let me sample several cheeses before deciding on a few, even though she knew I wouldn't be making large purchase. They also have wine, crackers, etc. --everything you need for a perfect charcuterie board. The prices were affordable as well, although I would be willing to pay more based on the quality of the product and service. read more

Simply stated, the sandwich I had was exceptional! I ordered the Italian sandwich and it had the usual meats and cheese that you would expect, along with a nice balsamic glaze. The thing that pushed it to a new level to me was the peppadew spread. It was a salty, vinegary, sweet flavor bomb that took the sandwich to a new level! The staff was friendly, although it was a little difficult to know where to go or just how things worked for a first time patron. Thankfully the first bite of the sandwich erased all confusion and made the stop more than worth it! read more

Stopped in here for a bottle wine. Walked out with several bottles, cheese, and a few other snacks including a delicious box of sugared plums. This is a great place to load up. There was an ongoing wine tasting. At first I was confused about it- was it a private tasting? I asked questions about wine and then they poured a glass so I realized it was a general tasting. The guys behind the "bar" were extremely knowledgeable about the wine they had. And a few cheeses were out to taste near the cheese section. This solidified my choice. Would highly recommend this place! read more

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Reasonable prices for quality treats-- what's not to like? The first time I came here, I was new to the Boston area and in search of local honey for a gift. The salesman was able to guide me through the various choices, explaining the flavor profiles and textures of each. I left with a jar that I considered pretty affordable for the quantity/quality, and the gift recipient was very pleased with it. Bob Bacco himself is very friendly, thoughtful, and professional. His gift recommendations are well thought out and I have always heard amazing feedback from people who receive the gift baskets and wine from here. The baskets are easy to personalize based on price and content. I would highly recommend Bacco's for all your entertaining purposes; there are great staples for wine & cheese nights with guests, or even just to add to your own dinners/meals. read more

Excellent selection of wines and gourmet foods. Friendly staff and convenient downtown location. Nicely designed store with big windows for good lighting. read more

Great store, however, one of the women who run the checkout acts pretty snooty which doesn't suit her at all bless her heart. Still a great little store. read more

I haven't been there for years but went this afternoon and it was a great surprise. They have so many wonderful items that we found lots of things to get for holiday gifts. Unusual jams, locally made chocolates, my friend's favorite anchovies, great crackers and even some rose. The owner and his staff were very nice too. This place is a wonderful find and a well kept secret. Let's change that. It's nice to have a little store like this in the neighborhood when all of the mega stores are everywhere. Let's support it so it stays around. Boston's needs special places like this. read more

A cheese deli- a freakin' cheese deli! Did I die and go to heaven? Bacco's has an incredible assortment of cheese, wine, beer, charcuterie supplies, and artisan goods. They have wine tastings daily and the staff is so nice! If you're a wine and cheese lover (which is pretty much everyone) you must visit this local gem. read more

Bacco's Wine & Cheese - Cheese Shops Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Extraordinary. There wine and cheese selection is fantastic and unique. There lunches are fresh and delicious.

I went here on an amazing co "mystery picnic." The mystery picnic was terrible, a true waste of money. However, the food at Bacco's was the only good point. It was excellent, well presented and well thought out. read more

This was a very cool little shop that happened to be just up the street from our hotel. We stopped by to grab some beers and they certainly delivered. There's a fun selection of East coast beers from MA, ME, VT, NY, and more. This place won't blow your mind, but it sure worked nicely for providing us with some delicious libations to sip on when chilling at the hotel! read more

We never would have found this place on our own. We landed there as a stop along a mystery picnic through Amazing Co. on 6/25/22. This shop provided the best service and best food along the whole route. The woman who helped us (wearing a white lab coat with brown hair in a pony tail) was enthusiastic and knowledgeable. She immediately rectified an error in communication about gluten free crackers. I want to go back to ask the name of the cheddar she endorsed because it was phenomenal! read more

Affordable wine for the Back Bay... which we locals know is hard to find! WINE: A wide range of offerings at reasonable prices. FOOD: The closest thing to a deli in this Boston neighborhood. STAFF: The owners are very friendly and patient. Go in and ask questions to learn about win. THE DEAL: sign up for one of their $20 wine & cheese tasting to try a variety of brands! read more

The folks here provided the cheeses for my recent party and everyone loved them! The lady was very friendly and did a great job of providing recommendations and tastes as my friend and I were deciding on which ones would pair best with our wines. We eventually decided on some Tomme Noire des Pyrenees, La Tur, Manchego and 3-year Aged Gouda, all of which were very reasonably priced especially with the Living Social deal ;) I can also vouch for the bread that they bring in from Iggy's - the exact name of the one I got escapes me, but it comes in full loaves for only $3 and has a lovely spongy texture. And if you're ever in need of a quick lunch to-go, I was pleasantly surprised to see that they have prepared lunch boxes from Pigalle. read more

Great local spot for a quick lunch! The weekly specials are always fresh though they are the same every week. The deli has a list of preconceived sandwiches but feel free to create your own! Today I went with the roast beef with cheddar cheese and caramelized onions and bbq sauce on the onion focaccia bread( toasted) - you have a choice between bbq sauce or horseradish with this sandwich! I also opted to add a pickle because they are so good! read more

Bacco's Wine & Cheese - Roast beef with cheddar cheese, caramelized onions and bbq sauce on onion focaccia bread! - Cheese Shops Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Great selection on beer and cheeses. I'm not much of a wine person, but they had a great amount of that too. =P The employees are very knowledgeable and helpful! I enjoyed their cheese, as well as the pre-made sandwiches. Yumm! read more

Review for wine offering: Smallish but very well curated wine selection. The nearly daily tastings are enjoyable. The sales folks are knowledgeable and pushy but not too pushy. I've had some fantastic bottles because of their recommendations. I've also felt okay leaving without a bottle of nothing caught my eye. read more

I want to thank Bacco's for their amazing customer service. I called this week with a very last minute order for someone's birthday. They were able to get him his present the same day, actually I believe they got it to him within a couple hours. Bacco's really came through and helped make someone's birthday special. I also want to give a shout out to the man I spoke to on the phone. I unfortunately didn't get his name, but he was so nice and accommodating. read more

I placed a last minute order for a wine and cheese basket and I could not have been happier with the results I highly recommend this place. The staff are extremely knowledgeable and completely professional. read more

Best lunch spot in back bay. I go about once a week and have never had a bad experience. Their caprese sandwich is the bomb. Great drink selection too. read more

This place is great! I had decided to host a wine/cheese party awhile back before realizing I had no clue what I was doing. I came to Bacco's on the day of my party in a bit of a panic, but the lovely staff put me right at ease and was incredibly helpful. They suggested an excellent array of cheeses and charcuterie based on the number of people I was hosting and allowed me to sample everything. The owner was extremely gracious and helped me select the appropriate amount and variety of wines and was happy to find nice wines that fit into my price range. Don't be intimidated by this place. Some of the wines are pricey, but I was able to get a ton of excellent bottles that were $20 or less apiece. I also appreciated the fact that when I explained my predicament of hosting the party and matching wines to cheeses, he got a box and told me exactly what I should get, then loaded the box for me. I hate it when employees are wishy-washy and tell you that any wine could work, etc... The party was a huge hit and my friends are still raving about the quality and variety of wines and cheeses I offered. Thanks, Bacco! read more

If you are a wine and cheese lover, this is the spot for you. Tons of different cheeses and wines. You are free to sample as many cheeses as you need before deciding which one to purchase. The people working the cheese station are really nice, friendly and knowledgeable about the product. There are also daily wine tastings which is amazing. Lady working the wine seemed a little grumpy though. If you are not into cheese or wine - like me - they also sell some good beers! read more

I feel a new obsession coming on. A little oasis of cheese and wine right in the Park Square building? I'm so there. I popped in after work looking for some interesting and different cheeses to bring to a cheese-lovin' friend who was hosting a housewarming party. My friend has tried just about every cheese there is so I was excited when the woman at Bacco was confident she could hook me up with something special. Talk about unpretentious: When I asked her what her favorite cheese is she got a huge smile on her face and, without skipping a beat, said "Cheddar!!" She was also very respectful of price and made suggestions to help keep the cost down. I felt like I was getting a little background on each type of cheese (just enough for some conversation starters at the party) and we talked about what would be the best fit for the evening. I ended up with two small wedges. One was a pecorino with truffle and the other was a cheese with ginger and mango mixed in. I got to sample them both, and other cheeses that were passed around the store when I was there. I love that she helped me find one cheese that was rich and savory and another that was light and sweet. Since I was on a cheese mission, I didn't pay much attention to the wine (and that's saying a lot). But my trip was such a success, not to mention an overall pleasant experience, that--like any new obsession--I know I'll be coming back for more. read more

Bacco's brings me happiness. It is my go-to for everything delicious: wine, chocolate, cheese, pasta, beer, meats.... this is how I picture heaven. I am consistently greeted with smiles and genuine kindess by the staff during my shopping experience- not surprising considering the tastes and smells they are surrounded with all day. It's a good idea to shop hungry at Bacco's- you are pretty much guaranteed a sample of wine, beer, and any glorious cheese they have in stock. You THINK you are just stopping in for a bottle of wine, but you come out with so much more- and whoever is at your end destination will be the luckiest person in Boston. And to hint to any of my friends/relatives who may be reading this review, they have amazing gift baskets filled with different varieties of their high-quality products. It's like happiness in a basket, and probably the best gifts I gave this holiday season. Most of the baskets have everything you need for a delicious dinner + dessert + leftovers! Go with an open mind and an empty stomach- and I promise you'll be satisfied with your experience while there AND after (or at least until you've consumed all of your purchases). read more

Close to work, knowledgeable staff, great wine, superb beer selection, it doesn't get much better than this. The staff here will take any piece of information and turn it into a great recommendation for a product you would have never considered. My piece of advice is simple, don't trust your gut, just trust the staff at Bacco's and you will never be disappointed. read more

Went in today looking for a specific prosecco (i'm very new to the wine scene so i asked for what i knew) and was met with a very swift, "nope." Was not friendly and did not appear to genuinely want to help. Very odd and poor service. I ended up around the corner at another store. While that store didn't have what I was looking for, they took the initiative and made conversation and found me something to leave with. I would NOT recommend this store. read more

LOVE this place! The Bacco staff is so friendly and knowledgable. The store is small but there are lots of delicious, unique, carefully selected local products available. They offer a wide range of wine choices and also have a great beer collection. To my delight they offer lots of tastings of wine, cheese and other products. Such a great place to stop in for lunch, to pick up something special, or just to have a quick snack and look around while waiting for the bus! read more

This shop has an amazing selection of wines. The knowledgeable and courteous staff suggested several inreresting wines from various regions and within my price point. I was the surprised to find a Pegau cuvee blanc from Chateauneuf du Pape, a rarity. They had a wide range of choices from high-end to affordable, all offerings vetted by the staff. The cheese shop was terrific too. I spotted some favorites from Cowgirl Creamery, as well as some new cheeses from smaller producers for the adventurous. A tip for those visiting, there's a wine tasting every day between 5-7pm, and if you purchase at least four bottles there's a 10% discount. read more

This may be a dangerous pit stop for me as I walk home each day. I came in finally, wanting to try some cheeses and in search of some GOOD chutney. The variety of cheese is quite large. If you don't know what you are looking for someone will be able to help you decide. Do you like creamy? Salty? Hard? Soft? Yellow? White? Goat Sheep Cow Ewe!? I tried some pretty awesome cheeses which did come with a price tag at $49.99/lb but it was worth just buy a small hunk. They do have other more affordable cheeses too so don't be put off by the prices. They also carried one chutney, a lovely eggplant mango which I have to say was reeaaaallly quite delicious. They are very knowledgeable, and very willing to help so don't be shy! read more

Great specialty cheese and wine shop located in the Park Square building. The shop is wonderfully laid out, spacious, and inviting. The staff was very friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. They offered us some great samples and gave us background info on the process, location, and flavor profile of the cheeses...a little cheese education while we nibbled. The "worlds best cheddar" was amazing-- I'm going to enjoy ever bite of that little block! The aged Gouda was lovely and the Serrano Ham was delicious. The prices are a bit high but the quality, variety, uniqueness, combined with the staff's knowledge & helpfulness, make the prices very reasonable. We had a very nice experience and will return soon! read more

Don't give people their wine in brown paper bags when it's pouring out because the bag will give out and all their money will be spilled on St. James Street in a busy intersection. Also, they only had 1 pinot noir under $20. Good cheese though, and their white wine selection was a lot better than their red in terms of affordable. read more