Been here a couple times this summer! The first time I got a Mexican street corn empanada which was delicious! It was huge! Would definitely get again. I also got an iced coffee which was delicious as well. The most recent time I got corn chowder and a roll and iced coffee which was yummy as well. I also brought my mom home a croissant which she loved. As always the garden center is beautiful and love the koi fish! I had my food at one of the tables in the green house which is nice. Can't wait to come back! read more

See all

What a cute grocery store/nursery/deli combination. Once you park, you're greeted with a different array of plants, flowers, mulch, basically most of the things you need to start your own garden. They had a variety of wine selections and groceries of course. I was thoroughly surprised they even had sake. There is also a deli for you to get some fresh made salad and sandwiches. The prices were reasonable as well. If you're in the area, it's worth checking out and supporting a local business. read more

Since our hotel didn't serve breakfast (pandemic result), at least we had Pemberton Farms right across to grab a few items for our morning meals. I wish they keep it open till 10 pm at least every day, not just in the weekend. We got delayed because of our flight so we couldn't get anything the night we arrived, but at least they open at 7 am. Nice market, great architectural touches, elegant, upscale, the prices reflect that! A pretty nursery upon entrance, on their grounds, huuuge. The selection of food isn't amazing, but you can get what you need. Their bakery is pretty good and prices are Ok-ish, but a quick Tip: shop early, otherwise, the items go fast! We liked their muffins, tried blueberry, cranberry orange, apple and cinnamon. Big, fluffy, full of fruit and flavor! Danishes are on the small sizes, nice croissants. Loved their ham and cheese and turkey and cheese pastries as well. Their cranberry pecans small rolls are nice for coffee. Juice selection is minimal and prices are high! Service varies- most of the folks we dealt with were nice, one cashier just OK. They even had a party the Sunday we were there but we were out and about in town. Cute grocery store, super clean, came in handy while staying in the area during our Boston trip! read more

See all

Amazing selection of cheese and charcuterie accompaniments, along with all of your typical grocery store fare. Lots of prepared foods to choose from, like sandwiches, pastries, sushi, salads, or desserts. Huge wine and beer selection too! Great store read more

I have mixed feelings about Pemberton Farms, but overall I liked my visit there. The prices are steep but you can get unique things and everything is high quality. I heard the sandwiches at the deli here are really good, I tried the Davis, which has grilled halloumi, micro greens, tzatziki, avocado, and radishes. It usually comes with tomato but I got it without. The honey wheat bread was really good and they were generous with their portions, which I was grateful for since it was almost $20 for the sandwich. I loved the tzatziki but overall the sandwich was kind of bland. I'll still be back to try other sandwiches because there were a lot that sounded really good, I just won't get the Davis again. read more

Pemberton Farms - The Davis, no tomato - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

See all

The sandwiches are delicious and you can tell how fresh the ingredients are! They also have a wide array of high quality groceries and prepared foods. The prices are high for sure, but its a nice place to come and treat yourself at from time to time! My husband and I had the mayflower and the turkey avocado sandwiches and they were fantastic. The staff is also all very sweet and helpful offering suggestions and recommendations. read more

Pemberton Farms - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Well worth stopping in for a light grocery haul if you are in the area. I say light because as lovely as this market is, it is pricey. Fortunately, you are getting quality items for the price. From the deli counter to the outdoor gardening center, all of the offerings are fresh and well selected. Pemberton Farms wins : - Bakery with fresh baked breads and desserts - Deli offering prepared foods and sandwiches - Entire aisle for artisan cheeses - A very large wine and beer selection - Pet aisle! I have purchased food and toys here - A great assortment of gluten free goods (pasta, crackers, etc.) When I have room to splurge, I really love this market! The staff are always friendly and there are always new and fun local snacks or gifts to grab. The biggest perk? A parking lot! (Boston residents understand how big this is). read more

See all

This place is priceyyyyy. When I'm paying $10-12 for a bag of grapes, I start questioning my decisions. If you're careful on how you spend, you can get organic produce for much cheaper elsewhere. What pemberton farms is good for, in my opinion, is their plant/flower selection in the nursery, bouquets, snacks, high end chocolates, seasonal gifts, cheese selection, and alternatives for those with dietary restrictions. Convenient street parking & pretty close to Davis square. read more

Pemberton Farms - Easter flowers - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

See all

I'm very disappointed with the gift that was delivered. About seven of the fruits were already rotten--including most of the tangerines. This is not the quality I would expect, especially from a company that presents itself as reliable. Sending a gift in this condition is unacceptable. Please let me know how you plan to address this and make it right. read more

Pemberton Farms is my happy place! So much so that even having moved out of Somerville I make an excuse to come back every chance I get. They have excellent groceries, speciality items, and an amazing deli. I stopped in for a veggie panini last week that was delicious. Fried eggplant, fresh mozz, pesto, and roasted red peppers (I asked for no tomatoes). This place just rocks read more

Pemberton Farms - The Veggie Panini - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

I always stop by here to pick up some nice treats but today I decided to get a sandwich from their Deli. I got the Spicy Cuban. It was a great sandwich on ciabatta. The bread was fresh and there was a lot in. The staff were friendly and they were extremely busy on the day that I went. All the ingredients looked so fresh and all the prepared foods behind the counter looked incredible. Will be back to try some more! read more

Pemberton Farms - Spicy Cuban Sandwich - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Pemberton Farms is like the perfect cross between a farmstand and a grocery store. They have the staples that you would expect to find at a grocery store that are elevated with great selection of fresh produce, a fresh cheese station, bakery, and an empanada station! My friend, and I came in here when we needed to throw together some appetizers and snacks for friends that were coming over later that day. Since we were a little behind schedule, we asked someone there to point us in the direction of some veggie dips and wow did they have a selection for us! There's options here for all dietary needs, and I think all of the options that we were showed were made in house. They have a pretty large wine selection and decent beer selection, showcasing, many Massachusetts breweries. Worth the trip and the splurge! read more

Pemberton Farms - Great wine selection - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

The turkey sandwich (I got it without sprouts) was great, and the oatmeal raisin cookie was delicious! There are many delicious choices for fresh sandwiches, and I wish I could have tried multiple. In adoration, you can order delivery through Grubhub (and possibly other apps?) I wok definitely be back! read more

good selection of cider & some 4-packs are surprisingly cheaper than other liquor stores! read more

Pemberton Farms - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

My favorite grocery store ever! They have local foods that are just delicious, and the workers are the friendliest. Although their prices are expensive, the taste, quality, and the benefits of buying local are great! Just beware that you'll have to pay ~$1.25 extra, if you buy anything in a glass bottle. read more

Pemberton Farms was just a block away from the AirBnB we were staying in. We originally went in because we were intrigued by all the love plants and flowers in the green house outside. We had no idea this was a whole grocery store inside! They have everything you could need and while we were staying here we bought some cheese from their extensive assortment to try when we got back to where we were staying. Everyone was very friendly and asked us if we needed any help finding anything. This was such a cute stop and it was a total random find for us. If we lived here, we would be stopping in all the time to check out the new local merchandise they have stocked! read more

See all

I ordered 2 sandwiches each approx 20.00, ... I got home and had 2 of the same. I understand not that big of a deal- however for 20.00 sandwich you should care enough to get it correct and yes was specific in the order. I won't return and no positive sharing to friends- hope this review will help to ensure orders are correct. And with that, the sandwich was a 7 out of 10, well the 2 of the same were 7 out of 10... read more

Pemberton folk LISTEN, and care, all in one Package! you can trust their expertise and concern for your issues! SGF

Being within walking distance of here is my favorite! Pemberton showcases so many local goods- I love it. You're bound to find something special. The staff are so friendly and helpful in the cheese and alcohol sections. They make great sandwiches, empanadas, and probably more that I haven't discovered yet. The baked good section is also on point- I've gotten a delicious blueberry pie here, and see that they carry cookie time cookies. It's also awesome to be able to get local milk here (with cream on top, and in the old fashioned containers). read more

Pemberton Farms - Breakfast - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

See all

Pemberton Farms is great! I am especially full of praise for their gardening department who have always helped me out with re-potting plants, with questions about my plants, and buying new plants. Their selection is vast and really great quality. I rely on them for my plant needs. They have a wonderful selection of cheeses, bakery items, prepared foods, and much more. Items can be pricey but their service is great and I don't mind paying a little extra to support a wonderful, local business like theirs. read more

I really love the fresh flavorful food here. It's a great choice for a healthy filling lunch (or any time of the day). When you order, get the ginger cookies. While a ginger snap is always a favorite of mine, the people in the Pemberton farms kitchen have a truly magical touch. I really have no words- easily the best ginger snap I've ever had! Oh wow the bold spices, the zingy warming ginger, the optimal amount of sweetness, the softness of the cookie without being underbaked- PURE PERFECTION IN A COOKIE!!! I WILL ORDER THESE COOKIES FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE!!!! Thanks Pemberton... happy taste buds! read more

Repeated instances of rude behavior from staff. Really disgusting attitudes. Avoid if you want to be treated with respect.

What a lovely surprise! Cheese, chocolates, plants, everything fun! Highly recommend! read more

I've been coming here longer than I can remember; at least since they moved to this location from their previous one across the street, so that makes it roughly 25 years I've been shopping here. Everything they sell is of high quality, some you can get elsewhere, while a lot of items seem unique to them. But that does come at a price. Even their "traditional" grocery items are very expensive, even when compared to the expensive Star Market. So, I don't do my regular shopping here. I only come here to get snacks, or the occasional item that is not readily available elsewhere, or lunch or early dinner from their deli. I will say, though pricey, they do have a good, and somewhat unique selection of pet foods. Their deli counter, though, is quite reasonable and the foods I've bought here are both delicious and reasonably priced at about what you would pay at almost any sandwich/sub shop or deli, but generally of high quality ingredients. My favorite thing about them is (or was) their cooler with all their beverages, i.e., iced tea, juice, seltzer and the like. Their selction of unique/hard to find beverages seems to have fallen noticeably in the past three years or so, so I'm not as intrigued by it as I used to be. Previously I always could find some interesting and very tasty beverage that I never could find anywhere else. Now the selections are only slightly different and/or expansive than other stores. And most are more expensive (say about 20-40 cents higher). The garden center, however, is very good. They cost somewhat more than the big box stores and most other garden centers, but the quality of their plants is virtually unrivaled. Their garden tool shed, while not extensive, does have good quality items at relatively reasonable prices. The have a huge (and fairly new wing) housing their extensive wine and beer selections, but I've never purchased anything from this section, so I'm unable to comment on this aspect of the store. So overall, a very nice place, with thoroughly professional staff with a great selection, but too pricey for your normal weekly grocery shopping trip. Oh, and they have a Koi Pond out front too! read more

My home is utterly dependent on Pemby. It's the model of a neighborhood market, and the last of its kind. Great produce, amazing cheese, quality meat and more. So glad they are in my hood. read more

Pemberton Farms - Yummy desserts - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

See all

GrabnGo broccoli rabe was like shoe leather. It was odd and totally inedible. Staff there is pretty snotty, esp considering how the place smelled like a roasted chicken factory. The lady at the deli grabbed a pre-made Greek salad instead of making one for me. Whatever, but who wants a Greek salad that appears to have no feta? On a positive note, they have lots of interesting, high quality grocery items. read more

Great local place with a huge selection of everything from alcohol to dry goods, kombucha and produce. We love their deli - haven't had a bad sandwich yet! PS - get the punch card, 10 sandwiches and you get a free one :) read more

Huge variety of products, plenty of health and organic stuff, and freshly made food and a coffee stand. There's also a wide variety of non-food items for humans and animals, seasonal goods, and alcohol. It's located right by a bus line, so you can jump off and jump back onto another bus. The staff is always pleasant and helpful on the floor when called upon. S/O to the bakery team who went into the back to find a pie that I needed which was not yet on the stand. They immediately put a price tag on it and sold it to me! read more

Staying nearby and stopped in by recommendation from our Airbnb host. This market has so much to offer. Many unique items and delicious foods. The empanadas are absolutely delicious!! A little pricier than a box store as other comments have mentioned, but that's how all small businesses are. The atmosphere is great, the selection of items is amazing. Will definitely return for another empanada when I'm in the area! read more

Pemberton Farms - Street corn empanada - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

See all

Was visiting the area and stumbled upon this market. Great selection of cheese, beer, snacks, and really anything you might need! I was there for beer and it was great that they had options for single cans or four or six packs. read more

Very inconsistent on sandwiches. Amount of meat, following instructions,... Hit or miss depending on who you get at the counter.

Never have I ever found a better grocery store than Pemberton Farms. This place has a staggering array of selections for such a small store, but some of my favorites are: the bulk section (try the gummy bears!), the sandwiches, the prepared foods, the craft beer section, the PLANTS, and the produce section where everything is fresh and they have lots of options that aren't wrapped in unnecessary plastic. The staff is so friendly every time I come, and the garden center outside feels like a comforting oasis. I've bought a handful of plants here and all of them are so healthy and vibrant. Seriously this place is amazing, I go almost every day and it never gets old. read more

Demoralizing experience with the deli. Fairly new to area so was hoping this could be my local shopping joint. Yeah it has boutique grocery store prices but I don't think it's that much higher than Star Market down the road. I like the variety of products especially the imported cheeses. Then I tried to order some Swiss cheese and prosciutto from the deli. After dutifully standing at the order here deli spot for 10 minutes the two individuals behind counter never so much as glanced at me let alone offered me a, We'll be right with you. It seemed slow no other customers in line but judging from the help wanted signs on deli counter I realize this place like every other is no doubt short staffed but all I wanted was a simple acknowledgement. Alas it was not to be. read more

Not sure how this works, but family ownership reached out to me and I'd like to retract my review, although truthful it was a one time experience on a holiday weekend and I don't think I feel comfortable reflecting a one time experience on a family business. Management did totally right by me as a now heard consumer, so slate is not negative but clean. Thank you!! read more

The deli selection is good. I enjoyed the truffle mac n' cheese. The organic teas available are also refreshing. Great place with a lot of repeat value. read more

Love this place, my daughter moved to area over year ago & each time we visit from out of state, Pemby's is always our first stop to pick up some yummy items especially great cheeses & new wines and treats from deli & bakery and always a new beautiful plant! Wish we had similar place in NY - it's a true gem! read more

This is a joyful place. A place of calm and noble abundance. Fine cheeses and cured meats. Fruits and vegetables, ripe and firm. Prepared foods crafted by deft hands. Selections of fresh and hearty breads. Tucked away, all of the tools needed for a small farm of your own. Pemberton Farms is the store that would exist on the road to the Elysian Fields. .... You can't get everything here, but what you can get you will love. Pemberton Farms excels as the place to go before you head to the supermarket. If you have time on your shopping day, stop in here first to look at their selection of cheeses, spices, bulk candy and ingredients, fresh produce and meats. Then go to the Shaw's to fill in the gaps. To view it as a food store puts it in the same general category of a high end Trader Joe's or Harvest. Well-priced, but rivaling the quality of a Whole Foods. The selection of pet and garden supplies here is not going to put Home Depot out of business, but you'll be able to find what you need as a hobbyist. Combine the food part and the garden part of Pemberton Farms and you get a place that you will curse yourself for driving past all these years without ever stepping inside. I hope one of these exists in heaven. read more

Pemberton Farms - Overwhelmed by choice! - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Pemby, as my roommates and I affectionately call it, is simply amazing. They have regular wine and beer tastings as well as samples in the store. A few times a year, they have big events, and we always make sure to go to these because they are great and, most importantly, FREE. This past fall they hosted a craft beer festival (PemberFest) as well as a cider/mead festival (Harvest Hoopla) during which they pitch a tent on their property, have beverage/snack companies come, and let people sample as much as they want! It really helps that this place is 2 blocks from our house because we can stumble happily back home (often around 3 or 4 PM on a Sunday afternoon) without too many people judging us. They also have free food/drink events indoors such as a Thanksgiving Dinner sampling and Taste of Pemberton in the spring during which they had wine tastings and samples of a wide variety of prepared foods ranging from salads to cannoli. I look forward to all of their events as well as their Facebook posts/newsletters to see the new things they have in store. The products they sell are definitely more expensive than Shaw's (for example, a Chobani yogurt goes for about $1.60), so I wouldn't go here for standard groceries, but it's great for alcohol and specialty foods. They also have prepared foods like soups and sandwiches that they prepare daily. Definitely check them out, and support this local business! read more

My family and I were very impressed with our Thanksgiving turkey dinner. I'm not sure, but it seems that the bird was slightly brined, which I love. Perfectly roasted, moist and tasty. Gravy is important to me, and I always prefer rich, fatty gravy, but theirs was non-fat and made with mulling spices. It was excellent, as were the stuffing (nice sage aroma and taste) and cranberry sauce, as was the pie (from Concord Tea Cake). But they were disorganized, and I had to wait 50 minutes to pick it up. read more

I just got off the phone with Pemberton Farms-- I was ordering a gift basket and was having trouble ordering online. Camila was an absolute pleasure to work with and made the process very easy and pleasant. I'm excited to have purchased something local for my family who live in other states-- this was a great experience and I would highly recommend buying gifts from Pemberton in the future. read more