Fantastic selection of artisanal cheeses, lovely customer service, and a very clean and…read morewell-put-together store. I cannot wait to go back!

I rarely give 5 stars on a first visit , but I'm making an exception. Excellent cuban sandwich…read morewith smoke ham and pork loin. Also, they have an excellent selection of cheeses. They let me try samples including some Cheddars that were aged 10 to 12 years. Canadian Was sharper than the Wisconsin so I went with that. I also got some mimolette cheese. Great stuff! Of course, this is a specialty shop and it's kind of pricey but you get really high quality. I'll be back.

5 Stars because I am DREAMING about this shop a week later. Pro-tip: Ask about the sourdough bread…read morefrom a bakery in NY! The moment you walk in to this shop you are very much aware that they specialize in high quality cheese. It's stinky, y'all. But in the best way! There are samples everywhere (grab a toothpick thooo!) and the cheeses range in prices. I'd think this is the perfect spot to hit up before a dinner party or for a killer hostess gift. They also have tons of artisanal pastas, crackers, butter, etc. David helped us as we were actually in search of a really good loaf of sourdough. He explained that their loaves come from a bakery in NY that has used the same starter for over 100 years. They get the loaves parbaked so they can bake them fresh in the shop. You can opt for a full loaf or half, OR get it parbaked and finish it at your house for a fresh baked loaf at home! If I lived within 30 minutes of this shop, I'd be back for the bread alone. The staff is super knowledgeable and seemed eager to help explain any specialty item (with tastings!). This will be a MUST next time I'm in RI!

If I were to review this place in 2 words ... okay, three actually ... it would be: "Expensive…read more Worth it!' Imagine a cheese store in a Hallmark Christmas village ... and there you have Wickford Cheese & Sundry. When you are buying a cheese which costs $50/lb. you want to taste it. No problems here! They have a lot of little cut samples of cheeses waiting for you to try. And if there is a cheese that doesn't have a sample ready, they'll gladly give you a piece to make up your mind. The selection is mind-boggling. Browsing through and tasting 9 different Goudas can make even the most fastidious cheese lover overwhelmed. Luckily, the owners are happy to make recommendations and bring you one step closer to cheese Xanadu. There are plenty of US, French, Italian and Spanish cheeses ... the only bummer about this place is that there are very few British cheeses to buy. Having lolived in the UK, I do tend to gravitate towards those. I think in the entire store they had maybe 2 - 3 British cheeses. Having said that, it's one of my favourite spots to visit and I usually walk away with a bag of interesting and fun picks for entertaining. You can ask them to pick out a perfect cheese plate for you and it's all set. They just ask how much you want and get it ready for you. They also have a few varieties of cured meats etc. for purchase and a couple to sample. Overall, this is a fun spot to visit and for cheese lovers, it will be an incredibly immersive and friendly experience. I won't knock Wholefoods because they actually have a great cheese section ... when staffed ... but this brings cheese tasting and bespoke experience to the next level. I very much encourage you to check this cute little shop out and will say that they also sell the best baguettes I've ever had outside of Paris.

Nice cheese shop and other gourmet food items. The proprietress helped us to complimentary samples…read moreof cheeses to try - and helped us narrow down our choices: a lusciously creamy and mild bleu (Cambozola Black), an equally creamy and luscious triple cream (Trillium), and a snappy slightly sweet aged Gouda (Beemster XO). Plus they had a number of interesting salumi so I grabbed a wild boar salami and a truffled salami. All of these were excellent that evening with our simple repast of mushroom soup and good crusty bread. Yum! We'll be back ...

Really cool place, reminded me of a few cheese shops I went to in Italy. Edgewood Cheese was a…read morebonus place for RI Food Fights sandwich month. I got to sample 3 cheeses served with some bread, fig jam and pickles. All the cheeses were unique, fresh and my favorite was the Drunken Goat. I spoke with the owner for a few minutes and he was so friendly and very passionate about his business.

When the owner decided to name this shop Cocktail Hour Essentials, she wasn't kidding. Crackers,…read moreoils, olives, cheeses galore, wines, beer, glassware, gift ware, cocktail crafting items, food serving items, seasoned nuts, food glitter, coasters and more. Cheese is sourced from around the region, country and world. A curated selection of wine from OR, WA, NY state plus others, as well as other countries. We spent a good deal of time look at everything! Lots of items here would make wonderful gifts. There is a selection of drink coasters with whimsical writings. A variety of flavored oils. Cheese boards, bowls, gift sets. You definitely need time to take in everything available. In the small refrigerator is a selection of beers, salami, pepperoni, olives and in a small basket little bites of cheese pre-cut and wrapped, ready to go. We grabbed a few of these, crackers, honey, and with items already at home I made myself a tasty, cheesy lunch spread. The cheese selection is unlike anything you'll find at the local grocery. Cheese soaked in gin, bitters and vermouth. Creamy wensleydale with fig and honey. Espresso rubbed cheese. So many options it's hard to choose. Hence, the small samples. But no worries, you want to try a taste before purchase? They are happy to let you try before you buy. We also picked up some of the Ricotta Limone. SO. Good. We left with a variety of products to try. Prices are reflective of the quality. I am already thinking of friends who would appreciate this level of quality and variety of selection for both gifts and gatherings. Bon appetite!

I love the selection that is offered!! Make sure to get a boozy blue when you are there! The Brie…read morein a bread bowl is another must try. So glad she is close to the house.

You used to be able to go there to shop as a member of the public. Also a nice array of things to…read moresample. No more

Oh such a disappointment! Sid Wainer's retail shop used to be so much fun, with a charcuterie…read morecounter, cheese room, extensive shelves full of gourmet goodies, and samples galore to snack on. Now it's just a shadow of its former self and it's clear that Sid Wainer management is focusing on its wholesale biz and that the retail shop is but an afterthought. Not worth the trip to visit anymore, so sad.

Awesome Portuguese market place!!! The decor and set ups…read morethroughout the shop are great. There are multiple tables set up with bread and olive oil for sampling. A great selection of Portuguese products (from mainland and the islands) and home ware / kitchen ware. Incredible selection of fish, salted cod, cheese, tinned fish, wine, etc. The worker in the wine section was super helpful and attentive. There was a large selection and told him what we typically enjoy drinking and he showed us multiple bottles. We went with two of the options he suggested and he hit the nail on the head. They were exactly what we like and wanted!! For imported products the prices are fair. Even the box of Queijada from the Azores price wasn't far off from what I paid on the island right from the source! They have a cafe as well, we didn't try it this time around but everything looked great. We will definitely be back and will try it the next time!!

Great Portuguese grocery store! Highly recommend. They have a separate section for all kinds of…read moredried cod fish. Great olive oil section, self-serve olive bar, large tinned fish section and Portuguese wines. There is also a small cafe with pastel de nata and other assorted baked goods, and coffees. And a hot food section within the store. There is also a small store, with art, ceramic tiles, etc Wonderful place to shop for those who miss the homeland or have fond memories of trips to Portugal. Highly recommend..

Incredible cheese board! Ordered it for my son's party and everyone loved it. High-quality cheeses,…read moregreat variety, and beautifully done. Will definitely be ordering again! :)

Had the most yummy board from here (the small nibble board) over Thanksgiving and although it was…read morethe smallest size it fed a good amount of people and we even had some leftovers after. It had a great assortment of cheese, crackers, nuts, two spreads, meat, and grapes. We usually buy our own ingredits to make a board, and although this was gifted to us I would defietly consider purchasing from here on our own. The presentation was beautiful and even the plate it was served on was a sturdy wood - like material.

By far, above and beyond the absolute best Sweet Bread. Fast and friendly but get there early or…read moreyou gonna be really bummed out. They sell out fast and furious.

My family literally will not buy Portuguese sweet bread anywehre else besides Lou's. It is the…read morebest. It is so good that they literally only take cash and are only open four days a week. They say they are open until 1pm, but really they are open until sellout which is generally much earlier. My aunt always calls ahead to reserve sweet bread and last time they told her to get there by 10am so she didn't risk them closing down already. But, when you make the best sweet bread around you can very easily make this inconvenient business model work. The sweet bread comes in three sizes-- small, medium, and large. While the sweet bread is always delicious, I also love their chorizo puff pastry triangle. So tasty. If you want amazing sweet bread head on in to Lou's with your cash and be sure to head in early (before 10am)!