They have great sandwiches. I'm a bit puzzled about the complaints about the sandwiches being sparse because I've never had that be the case whenever I've ordered. They are always pretty big and not skimping on ingredients...at least from my personal experiences. The store has all sorts of great foods and treats to try. It is pricey, but what do you expect in Cambridge? read more

Horrible deli sandwiches unless you are on a diet. My sandwich consisted of 3 thin slices of salami. When I asked for more salami slices I was told no. Don't waste your money at the deli counter until they can make true deli sandwiches. What a disappointment! Next time I'm in Harvard Square, I'll go elsewhere. read more

Cashier helped me because there was a lot of dark chocolate but not too many milk chocolate options. I got the Milkboy and was not disappointed with the smoothe texture. read more

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Sandwiches are still delicious, but the price has gone up and the size has gone down considerably. Used to be a large sandwich thick with lunchmeat, now a slice or two of meat. At this point there are much better $14 options for sandwiches in the area. Shame. read more

I always stop into Cardullo's whenever I'm in Cambridge. For a foodie like me it's a joy with candy, teas,chocolates and wines from all over the world. It's not a big store, but it has a really big selection. Need some marzipan from Lubeck? Need some champagne from France? Need a sandwich with some blue cheese from Denmark? They got you! Cardullo 's is a great place to pick up gourmet treats for gifts for anyone especially yourself. read more

As a convenience store? Sure. The lady up front was nice and friendly. As a deli? Forget about it! Terrible. At first, I thought my sandwich was just bland, but when I looked, it was bland because it might as well have been sold as just bread. There was a single, very thin slice of roasted turkey, and a very sparse portion of coleslaw in what they ironically called a "Hearty Harvard." There are too many other great choices in the area to deal with that. NOPE! Never again. read more

This is a fun shop with various imported and local goods! From the outside I always thought they were just a shop until I saw people eating sandwiches in their outdoor tables one day. We decided to try some of their cold sandwiches on a very hot day. We got the Italian ($14.99) and pera insulata & prosciutto ($13.99). The sandwiches are not cheap but they are quite hefty. Two of us shared both sandwiches and were extremely stuffed afterwards. The bread they use is chewy, flavorful, and holds onto the sauces very well. Both sandwiches had a good portion of both meat and cheese. The fillings were kind of slippery though, so these are definitely sandwiches you want to eat while sitting down. read more

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Cardullo's!! It's what I'd expect a northeastern sandwich shop to be like. It has everything you need from random goods, alc, rare candies, to a whole deli sandwich section with some greatly made stacks. Food? There's quite a variety - but on SANDWICHES alone - 8.4/10 Service? pretty quick / pretty much self service besides the sandwich making. Ambiance? It's a really aesthetically pleasing spot; however, not much room to eat. read more

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Just went here this morning since it was close to my hotel. OMG this place is amazing ! They have international candy and food and I bought a lot of candies from Europe. The store was open at 9:00 am and I got there a little before 9:00. The staff was friendly and helpful. When I come back to Cambridge I will definitely visit them again ! read more

Cardullo's Gourmet Shoppe - The various candies that I bought from Cardullo's this morning - Specialty Food Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

A Harvard Square landmark! Food, wine, sandwiches, goodies. Don't shop there hungry or on payday! But do go

A really neat shoppe where we essentially stopped to pick up some dessert on the run. We picked up some macaroons and chocolate. The variety of chocolate was plentiful. They also had plenty of other items to buy as well. read more

Cardullo's Gourmet Shoppe - the store's aisles - Specialty Food Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

A beautiful spring day walking around the new generic Harvard Square, I was hungry and wanted a quick meal but without loud music and the corporate touch menu . Why not have a bite at this storied local deli? It wasn't crowded at all ( and now I know why). Although the staff was busy flirting with each other, they were forced to make eye contact with me whereas I was directed to the deli counter where I also had to make an effort to get the clerk's attention. I ordered a Turkey Sandwich, I think it was about $13 with a soft drink. I sat outside hoping to enjoy it. I was disavowed of that shortly because the bread was stale and the slice of turkey razor thin (as well as tasteless, there must have been an Oscar Meyer sale at Walmart), but in all fairness, generous with the lettuce. Any reputation they once had is a relic of a bygone era perhaps of the 70's. Don't go here if you're hungry read more

got the caprese sandwich and it was good! baguette was super yum and i appreciated that they had multiple vegetarian options

Really great little shop. Interesting specialty foods from wine, potato chips, candy and cookies, olive oil, canned goods and frozen foods they have it all. Their sandwiches are also great. Bread is top notch and you can tell the meat, cheese and vegetables are high quality. Nice staff too. Definitely visit if you can! read more

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3/17/20 Saw this store upon parking in the Harvard square center and my curiosity got to the best of me and I came strolling inside. This is a very unique store / deli shop. I bought some truffle spread and unique candy. The store is much to be desired with interesting teas, jams, honey, spreads, amongst so many various goodies. The staff there is very friendly and the store is clean and has a lot of unique things to find. The food options seem to be great and decently priced. Although, I didn't order any food, they were busy fulfilling orders while I was shopping. read more

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I ordered from Grubhub a Italian sub. The meat quality was good but not the bread. It was hard and hard to chew. Please give customers fresh bread on a baguette. read more

A real gem in Harvard Square. This is a gourmet grocery store filled with delectable imported treats and a deli counter for sandwiches/salads. The grocery store section has wines/beers, chocolates, sweets, olives, crackers, tinned fish, sauces, tea, coffee and more. I've only ever tried the Italian sandwich but was instantly impressed at how good it was (rivaling Monica's Mercato, my usual go-to spot for an Italian sub). The meats were well portioned and tasty, the veggies were crisp, and most importantly, the bread was amazing. Will definitely be back to explore more of their selection and try more sandwiches; it's the kind of shop you can definitely have fun getting a little lost in :) read more

Great little shop for European imports. They have a huge selection of sweets and wine and other cool specialty items. The location is great, right in the heart of Harvard square. Staff is either endearingly grumpy deli guys or really sweet. The deli is a undercooked gem of the square--the sandwiches are excellent and very reasonably priced. Probably my favorite spot for a quick lunch. Highly recommend! read more

Cardullo's Gourmet Shoppe - Deli menu - Specialty Food Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

It was ok ! I think the sandwiches are really good but like everything else these days very expensive

paid for $15 sandwich in which the weight of the tomatoes out weighed the meat and the cashier had a tip jar no joke. Should of left as soon as the deli guy didn't know what ham was and said he was making my sandwich when in fact he handed me a premade sandwich that was soggy after sitting in balsamic read more

still around, still average! took a trip to Cambridge and glad to see they're still kicking although the inside seems restructured since my last visit many moons ago, the sundry layout/wine cooler on one side, deli on the other. the internet really takes the mystery of finding rare candies, but they did have a discounted holiday section, so not a total waste. smell the nostalgia read more

My cousin introduced me to Cardullo's and I was hooked ever since. Whether it's sitting at their sidewalk table or take outs, their sandwiches are unbeatable. Their Italian sandwich is my favorite. I cannot figure out why something so simple tastes so good. This is a must visit when in Harvard Square. read more

Specifically walked here for some gourmet olive oil and balsamic for my daughters birthday. She is the salad queen. Left with two bags brimming with holiday treats that should remind her of her childhood holidays in France/England. Chocolate Oranges, English Crackers BOOM! Drooling because their du smells amazing if! read more

Cardullo's Gourmet Shoppe - Tiny place, crammed with gourmet goodness - Specialty Food Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Such a wonderful find! I always leave with awesome goodies here and great wine. The sandwiches are also unbelievable!

This is a review of their $20 lobster roll. So what can one expect for $20? It turns out not much. It was really quite poor. The roll had lobster bits but it was mostly lobster salad. The spicing was so heavy handed that it tasted more like spam - salty and peppery. And the roll was stiff, bordering on stale. Seems like sandwich was obviously concocted for tourists. So sad. read more

Hearty harvard is a really good sandwich here. The roast beef and coleslaw combination tastes immaculate. Only $10 per sandwich and they are quick and have a shop inside where you can purchase other items. Just wish they had more seating since currently they only have a few outdoor tables. read more

The BBQ chicken wrap was great! The menu had a lot of great options- a little pricy but worth it! Tons of yummy desserts, hot sauces, wines and other foods. Definitely a great lunch spot! read more

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Okay so I walked in here and it seemed as though I jumped into a pool of truffles and other gourmet treats. Here is a short list... Mushroom truffle pate truffle oil truffle cream truffle salt truffle butter truffle cheese truffle tartufata I have already stocked up on my truffle supply but next time I need some specialty specialty ingredients I will definitely be stopping back in (I need to make some money first). Prices are high but it seems like it has a lot to offer overall. I don't know if I am willing to shell out over $10 for a sandwich though. read more

Cardullo's Gourmet Shoppe - Truffle central - Specialty Food Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Great spot for gourmet shopping Pros: + Great for gifts + Quick sandwiches too if you're hungry + Convenient location - a hop, skip and a jump away from the T in Harvard square + Great collection of chocolates and wine + Great International selection Cons: - A little small/cramped - Pricey - but definitely worth the quality you're getting read more

Fantastic shop. Really quality tea that is hard to find elsewhere - harney and sons, kusmi, local brands. Even their blend teas. Rare candy, alcohol, and treats. Lots of local treasures too. Generally friendly service. read more

Cardullo's Gourmet Shoppe - Holiday spirit at cardullos! - Specialty Food Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Love love love it here! Wanted a sandwich but a real good one so I came here. Never disappointed! The cookies are yummy as well! Right in the heart of Harvard square. I will be back in a couple weeks. read more

Cardullo's Gourmet Shoppe - Specialty Food Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cool little shop in Harvard square. They have a wide range of items for sale. I could look through everything for hours. I ended up buying some hot sauce here. It's a little expensive because it's a specialty store but that is expected. read more

I miss the sandwiches. Haven't been in several years and was happy to find a picture of their sandwich menu. This place is great. Nothing is finer than a Cardullo's sandwich a glass of wine and a seat over the Charles. read more

Cardullo's Gourmet Shoppe - Ratcliff Sandwich. Always generous with the Pâté and always really good quality. - Specialty Food Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Cardullo's Gourmet Shoppe is Harvard Square's oldest delicatessen. It first opened its doors at 6 Brattle Street in 1950, specializing in freshly prepared foods & gourmet delicacies from around the world. Shelf after Shelf of perfectly organized extensive selections of coffees, teas, beer, wines, champagnes, liquor, chocolates, cheeses, hard-to-find food items, & specialty gift baskets. International Students can conveniently buy tastes of home. The elaborate descriptions were enticing to the point that I bought quite a few unique gifts & shipped them home. The Cardullo family sold the business in 2015 to Richard & Kim Wilson. The Shoppe carries 3,000 items from around the globe, as many as 5,000 during holiday seasons. read more

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So myself and 9 other customers bought tickets for a chocolate tour and this was one of the stops, presumably to promote business. While we were learning about the history of the shop and some chocolate, the owner/manager told an employee that "she'd handle it" and asked our group to move along because "it was Christmas time." She overheard us being a little taken aback by her confrontation and said she "didn't mean to be rude but two customers just walked out the door." Well, ten who were very interested in purchasing a lot of overpriced chocolate walked out because yes, she was rude. Big mistake-huge! read more

Simply the most delicious and fresh sandwiches ever! The bread they use for the subs is beyond this world!

I'm so excited to write a review for Cardullo's Gourmet Shoppe! I visited here during a business trip to Boston and decided to go inside to buy some snacks. Boy, was I super impressed with this place! This place carried a nice assortment of worldly candies, chocolates, jellies, jams, salts, marinades, and just about anything that your craving (sweet, salty, or savory) could desire. There were neat chocolates such as hot chili pepper, lavendar, nougat, dried rose, sea salt chocolates. There were candy bars such as Violet Crunch, Cadbury, Violets, honey bars, taffys, etc etc etc. There are tons of marinades, wines, canned fruit, a fresh sandwich / deli bar, cheeses, sodas & drinks, pastas, preserved meats, veggies, etc at this place. It's a one stop shop! I had a good laugh when walking into the store. The cashier greeted me with a huge smile and said, "Welcome to Cardullo's". I told him how excited I was to have found the store. He then said, "You can find just about anything that you desire here!". I replied, "Cocaine, Marijuana, and Sex?" He chuckled and said, "I wish...". It goes to show how much energy and smiles come out of this place! The smile he put on my face lasted the entire day! Bravo! Recommended: Lavender Chocolate; Honey Chocolate; Chocolate with Sea Salt; Violet Crumble candy bar! read more

Good, if you're European and miss a key staple that you can't find in the "Flavors of the World" section at Star Market. Or if you're a foodie trying to find the right ingredients for your european recipe - vanilla sugar, treacle, marmite, curry ketchup, etc.... Otherwise, just have fun browsing the aisles to see what Europeans eat or buy something to pretend that you traveled there and brought something back. They do have a kick ass selection of European chocolates (UK Cadbury's, Belgian Neuhaus, German Reber, Kinder etc..) , but buyer beware, it's 3 times the cost and not as fresh if you bought it in Europe! read more

One word: OVERPRICED. The only reason this store can get awayy with it is because of its location and lack of competitors in the area. I admit, I do shop there, but that's only because it's the only place where I can buy a wider selection of imported candies and chocolates locally. I also go to Trader Joe's but it' requires driving and it's not as convenient to get there if you don't have a car. I bet if there was a Cost Plus here, Cardullos wouldn't be doing as well as they are right now (charging $7-9 for a bar of chocolate!). read more

We stopped here for a quick lunch. Yum! My husband and I split the Italian sandwich. Yes, it was large enough for two people to share. It might have been one of the best sandwiches I've eaten. A definite must! read more

Cardullo's Gourmet Shoppe - Established sign - Specialty Food Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts