Excellent wine and cheese selection. Ladies working store were friendly, polite and knowledgeable…read more Store is compact, clean, stocks and cheese case has a lovely selection. Getting cheese sliced to order by weight at a real counter ensures that you will be getting the real thing, that you like because you have the option to taste it, it ensures the cheese counter will take you through a tasting journey until you find something ideal, and hopefully a little bit of quips and information about each cheese along the way. I can't think of anywhere else I would rather shop for cheese, often precut preweighed and suffocating and it's little plastic jackets. Bottom line it is morally superior to buying cheese from a bin. So let start of this little story by stating the facts 1.) I know cheese. 2.) I love cheese. One of the cheeses I bought from here was spoilt suffering from a particularly bad case of rind rot that was not visually apparent-- only to the tounge. It was what I like to call a tongue piercer but not in a good way. I was wondering why my guests winced after taking a taste, looking puzzled and they politely tried to swallow and get the taste out of their mouths, eyes darting about. "You don't like cheddar with chives? Ohh! it's one of my favorite." *takes a bite* Hooo wee. Boy was it overly funked. Mouth stinging over ammoniatedly funky and not for the faint of heart. Okay so throw it in the chuck it bucket, chalk it up to whatever. But then we went to unwrap the pate well that piece was really past its prime, born just before Zsa Zsa Gabor all glint, grey, covered in a white penicillin like and... GULP green mold. As much as I wanted to cut off the oddly colored growths, to not let it go to waste, I didn't have the heart. 10 years ago? I would not have bat an eye. I would have cut off the nasty and gone to town or at least shared it with my pet cat. God I'm getting old and boring. Hence this Yelp review. Anyway back to the story! The guests were here. Thankfully I had some odds and ends in the cheese drawer to drag out and dust off. And I kid you not I produced a. processed summer salami to swoop in & stand in as a body double for the pate and pair with the pickles and mustard. Crisis averted! Other two cheeses were however perfect, D'affinois in peak ripeness and thrilled they stock moliterno al tartufo. So nice to get these cheeses up here! The d'affinois was smooth like a Donna summer record and the moliterno tasted as if I were there in Sardinia licking lapping at the ocean waves. Batting two out of two makes me wonder what else is lurking in the case, or did I just get unlucky? I'll give them a call and I'll return for sure. Again I stress EXCELLENT selection wonderful employees. But until they work out product dating and storage, I suggest you might ask to sample the cheeses before purchasing (just in case!) and committing-- even one you've had before. Cheeses vary through out the year and the seller importer and purveyor depending on how and how long they're stored/transported. Now here's the best part. I called them and they immediately offered a refund taking my word for this even after I offered to bring in the product to show. Woman on the phone was super sweet. Can't wait to go back and patronize this business again. Happy cheese eating!

This is the place to definitely stop for all your cheese needs. The selection isn't absolutely huge…read morebut it is a good variety. The staff is charming and incredibly knowledgeable. Highly recommend stopping by. Ask them about the lady who sells homemade marmalade down the road. Her marmalade and jams were absolutely delicious and pair perfectly with some of their cheese.

Popped in here for a few bottles of red made in Maine. The woman in charge was very helpful, and…read morethe shop itself had signage and interesting info about wine, pairings, etc. We left with several bottles for us and for family back home.

Small shop but with a nice selection. We went in to purchase cigars - that selection was very tiny…read moreand we never found the house rolled cigars they advertise. But we did find some nice ones, and while we were there picked up a nice bottle of wine for the evening.

Gorgeous custom charcuterie spreads!! Meticulously curated & so so yummy! A mixture of quality…read morecheese, meats, fresh fruits, honey, and candied fruit. I definitely recommend!

I love the name of this shop! The owners guessed the words to my secret mantra. I was happy to…read morelearn that a gourmet cheese store had recently arrived to this corner of Maine. Located around the corner from the main drag it's easy to find because of the eye catching chalkboard signs we saw on the sidewalk which point the way for you. There was an initial big disappointment here which turned out to be the first thing you are confronted with at the entrance and that is the metal spiral staircase that one must climb in order to enter. There is no other way in that I could see. Never mind how treacherous this could be on an icy winter day, the real tragedy here is that this means access is barred to those with certain disabilities, anyone in a wheelchair, a parent with a stroller, a frail elder and others that may have trouble navigating such a wretched means of entry. Once safely inside the space it's small but quite inviting and pleasantly decorated. The bounty is contained in one large glass-fronted refrigerated case and it's delightfully packed with cheeses from places near and far. The friendly man working there who I believe was the owner, told us to just let him know whatever it was we wanted to sample. Say no more! Already displayed were a few plates of already cut up cheese samples from which I took a number of nibbles. I love when shops do this although for hygiene sake I would have loved some toothpicks to spear the cheese rather than have everyone use fingers. I decided on the cutely named Ewephoria which is a sheep's milk cheese (get it?) from Holland. It's a hard cheese that was nutty and buttery. We loved it, so I'll be on the look out for it again. There were some artisinal salamis for sale as well that intrigued my husband. From trips to Tuscany where boar is king, he has become especially fond of this kind of meat. He bought some of the smoked boar sausage that he said was delicious. The shop also sells a small but decent selection of wines and some gourmet crackers. We wished they sold some fresh crusty baguettes which would have made this one stop shopping for the perfect picnic fare. There is nothing about what they are selling and how they are selling it inside the shop that I have any trouble with. It's great. What I hope is that the owners who have come up with a great idea for this town, will figure out a way to address the need for access to all. And from the owner's point of view, they should be thinking about all the customers who they are missing because they can't get in. I don't know how the appropriate changes can be done at this exact location unless there was a secret elevator or entrance I missed. But if not, there have got to be other available storefronts somewhere in Belfast in which to set up shop. Hello, calling Belfast realtors... This is dedicated to Michele R. whose reviews always take accessibility into consideration and from whom I've learned much about this issue. Her well articulated reviews have helped me to be more mindful about this kind of equality.

Excellent source of Maine-made best-made cheese! There's a purpose-built cheese cave where cheeses…read moreare aged to perfection. We found delicious samples at Belfast's United Farmers Market recently. With local organic milk from Jersey cows, their own organic starter, Canadian eco-certified rennet and sea salt.

What an amazing concept! I loved being able to stop in when they opened and leave with a…read morecharcuterie within 15 mins! They even let me sample a few cheeses before making my decision on which ones I'd add to the board. They confirm you have no allergies before they add treats to the board which was nice. I told them I didn't want anything spicy and they made sure of that. I'd highly recommend checking them out if looking to bring a cute board to a party, BBQ, get together or you just want to eat some deliciousness. We got the smaller board and it was actually huge! It worked out great for the 6 of us! I'd go back if I lived anywhere near there!

I have ordered many boards from DTC and have never once been let down. They always have a variety…read moreof different items to choose from, and are always fresh and really well put together. and they never slack on the cheese.

Adorable. The…read moregentleman behind the counter was super kind and helpful with not only wine selections in his bar but also with local restaurant suggestions. I wish they offered wine flight tastings.

The area's best selection of wines (and cheese) from around the world offered by friendly and…read moreknowledgeable staff.

We were in the area today and remembered how much of a fun stop they could be…read more They were out of Baked by Joy's ube cookies but we were lucky enough to grab one of the pandan (a naturally fragrant plant that is known as Southeast Asia's vanilla) ones. We also found some cannoli shells which were 50% off, and some imported chocolate hazelnut spread. Service is friendly, store layout and presentation are well thought out, prices are a bit high but they are understandable considering they have some unique and healthy offerings.

I love T&R! As a human with a plethora of allergies, as well as the craving for community and…read moresupporting local business. The folks that work there are absolute treasures, I genuinely do not know how they manage to find such incredibly quality people. The space is packed with beautiful local and specialty items, but it feels, somehow, intimate? It's a really special spot. Kudos to the whole crew there and hats off to the owners.

Love Lily, Lupine!! Gary and Bunni are the best! Gary always has the best wine selection and…read moresuggestions!

Gary, the owner, is the best! He's a friendly village institution who just happens to have great…read moretaste in wine, cheese, sausages and chocolate and makes beautiful flower arrangements! Gary recently delivered some GORGEOUS tulips for my birthday and they stayed fresh for NINE DAYS! The friend from out of state who ordered them depended on Gary to select a bottle of wine to go with them. She told him I like Argentine wines, so he picked out a beautiful Malbec and a nice chunk of Manchego to go with it. (He didn't even know that Manchego is my favorite cheese!) Everything Gary offers in his shop is supremely decadent and I always walk out with a smile on my face!