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!

A personally tailored and delicious experience with choosing our wedding cake. Inga created new…read moreflavors on the spot based on our favorites and created a two-flavor masterpiece for the big day. They also made a delicious breakfast for our whole wedding party the morning of the wedding and delivered to the hotel. One year later, they pulled off a last minute anniversary cake with one of the same flavors they used for our wedding cake - vanilla cake with lemon custard, fresh whole blueberries and cream cheese frosting. The whole team is professional and a joy to work with. Also can't beat the atmosphere, an inviting seating area with fireplace to warm up with a cup of tea or coffee. Can't recommend this place enough!

My mom and I popped into Cake Ann for a coffee and a sweet treat after a whale watch with 7 Seasons…read moreWhale Watch next door. We grabbed a couple of cookies (a vegan one for my mom and a great buttery one for me) and a few coffees, which were good, too! It's a charming little spot with lots of seating inside and great customer service, great for a quick stop if you're in the area.

What a fantastic find. Great bakery items, good coffee, totally funky decor and a great hang-out…read morevibe. If only there was a place like this where I lived, it would be my #1 hang out place.

This was a spur of the moment find on our way to Hammond Castle (also well worth a visit). We were…read morehangry and looking for breakfast-ish options and Source Bakery more than hit the spot. Their menu is centered around the almighty biscuit - biscuits/scones are one of my favorite ways to inhale carbs but they can run on the too bread-y side of the spectrum. These were fantastic: delicate crumb, beautiful golden color, and sturdy enough to hold in all the sandwich fillings. I went with the classic breakfast egg sandwich (scrambled egg, cheese, and arugula) and added sausage. This was one of those rare situations where the bread vehicle outshined the fillings. The egg, while nice and fluffy (and tasted like real egg instead of the diluted mix I've had elsewhere), could have used some more seasoning and was begging for a healthy dollop of ketchup or hot sauce. The only thing that came through strongly was the salt crystals on the top of the biscuit. Tried a bite of my husband's chicken salad on a cheddar/onion biscuit and had the same reaction - the biscuit overpowered everything else. Not that I'm complaining. The bakery is on a side street off the busier, more touristy Rogers Street. I had this idea too late but next time I'm in Gloucester, I'd take a biscuit sandwich to the beach area along Western Ave. The cafe itself is very, very cute, with little nooks and crannies everywhere for seating and even a comfy looking couch. Bathroom was clean. We found a parking lot one street over in the other direction.

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.

Bagels and pastries are classic and the service is friendly. Get past the minimalist atmosphere and…read moreconcentrate on the bagels and delicious cream cheese spreads! Cheese danish are awesome too. No frills. Just good stuff.

Best breakfast bagel sandwich I've had out here on this island. Hot, fresh, now. Coffee hot and…read moresimple. Thank you very much Jim and crew.

Amazing small business bakery! John and Alexandra were so kind. The baguettes were delicious. We…read morebought 6 and they were all gone in 15 minutes with soup and chili.

Most delicious scone I have ever tasted! Warm, fresh, and not overly sweet. Such a cute bakery!…read moreWould recommend to anybody!

What a selection! I was greeted when I entered by a woman who hand dipping carmallows…read more I picked out several items. All were delicious. I tried a few unique pieces such as dark chocolate cranberry pecan turtle and a blondie (chocolates dipped penuche ). Also a caramel filled non parrell. I'll be back.

Turtle Alley Chocolates are SO SO good. It's worth the drive and also worth ordering online to ship…read moreto someone as a gift! I live 50 minutes away and will take the ride just to grab my cashew clusters and drive back home. They're that good. I've gifted a box of their turtle clusters for my mom's birthday, Mother's Day, Christmas, and Valentines. Truly it's the perfect gift if you're on the hunt for good quality chocolate. Everything is made in-house and it tastes oh so good. They've also got fudge, Carmel, chocolate, candy, and more. There's so much to choose from in this cute store!

Consistently delicious! I love this place. People are so…read morefriendly here too. Love this place!

Simply a four star experience... Duckworth's soups are creative and thoughtful exemplars of my…read morefavorites... cream of broccoli and grilled cheese was simply delicious and satisfying, complimented by their hot black tea in the sunlight of the large bay window and a a stroll through arts collective housed next door. Do not miss this Gloucester best hidden experience....

My sister and mom ordered a cake from Barbara for my bridal shower last weekend and it was amazing…read more The style and decorations (white with shimmery edible seashells) were so beautiful it could have been a wedding cake. I'll try to upload a picture later. I would especially recommend the lemon cake with raspberry filling, but the chocolate with mousse was great, too. I can't comment on pricing or anything like that, since I didn't work with Barbara directly, but the finished product was delicious!

Barbara baked my wedding cake on 6/6/2015. Barbara was a pleasure to work with, and her cake was…read morebeautiful and delicious. Our reception was on the water in Gloucester, and our cake had edible sea shells. Barbara even ordered a cake top for us with a bride and groom sitting in the water. It was very pretty and it tasted so good. thanks Barbara!