I had not been in Marty's for years and was amazed by how many great gourmet items they had when I…read morewalked in! I was there for a 4pk of Eden Cider, but still browsed all of the food. A nice woman directed me to the far end of the store where I located the cider, and another nice woman was at the register. Easy in-and-out, I love it. Huge bonus is the large parking lot!

The Deli at Marty's is phenomenal. The ladies who run it…read moreare as sweet as can be and will make a sandwich that will knock your socks off. I've had just about everything on the menu and it's all been top notch Unfortunately, the rest of the store is not handled with the best customer service. The old dudes at the front are as rude to customers as they are to each other. Snarky remarks, condescending tones, and poor customer service is the norm at Marty's. The cashiers barely open their mouths. I've never heard a "thank you" or a "you're welcome" in all my time there. They barely can mutter the price of your items. I'm sorry if dodgeball was tough for them in high school but I still expect some courtesy. Just last week I watched one of the old dudes (the one who looks like he came back from a Sam Elliott look alike contest) bump into a customer and not apologize. Not only that but the customer who I would assume is a decent human being apologized to the bearded loser and the bearded loser had some snarky remark under his breath. Marty's is a good sized store and has good variety as a result. The managers and cashiers however make it really hard to continue supporting this business

I've only gone in a few times for little things, but the service is top notch!…read moreI was tasked in getting a bottle of wine for the holidays and was told to get a Pinot with a pretty label and I offered my price range. He gave me three options. The two gentlemen behind the registers are really friendly, helpful and kind.

I lived in this city for over 50 years. Parking is limited, but the people that own these…read morecompanies are very accommodating when it comes to sharing parking spots... so if I walk into the cleaners after going to dions .... the manager gets pissed and calls the tow company!! what a jerk.. obviously not a Laker.... as I walked away he under his breath said something derogatory!!

I'm writing this review on behalf of my mother based on the story she just told me of her…read moreexperience at this particular Gordon's location. As a bit of a disclaimer, I am a big fan of the Main Street Waltham location. My girlfriend and I have spoken to the owners before, and they are always friendly, helpful, and willing to place a special order if they don't have what you're seeking in stock. My brother frequents the Moody Street location quite often for craft beer and small-batch bourbon. My brother's birthday was yesterday and my mother wanted to get him a Gordon's gift card after seeing them in the "gifts" section of their website. On Saturday afternoon, she went to the Newtonville location thinking this would be a quick in-and-out visit. Upon her arrival, she went to the cashier and said she'd like to buy a gift card. The cashier told her that they do not sell gift cards. My mother said gift cards can be found on the website, in the "gifts" section. The cashier didn't argue, but said he had never been told about gift cards before and thus didn't know how to process her request. He suggested that she go home and come back after his shift since the next person working might have a better idea of how to process a gift card. My mom explained that if she went home, she would not be coming back. The cashier then called another store, but unfortunately nobody picked up the phone. He then proceeded to look through drawers and found an envelope full of gift cards. I'm wondering if the gift cards were found in the "gifts" section of the drawer. Despite finding the blank gift cards, he said there were no instructions on how to put money on them. He asked her if she could run some errands and come back later while he attempted to contact somebody at another store. She went to Star Market, bought some groceries, and then returned. When she came back, the cashier said he figured it out and asked how much money to put on the gift card. She told him the amount and placed her credit card on the counter. Unfortunately, he didn't understand that this gesture typically implies that one would like to pay with a credit card. He said he entered her order as a cash transaction and didn't know how to reverse the process. He then asked if my mom could go to an ATM and come back with the cash. Out of absolute pity for this poor soul, she obliged. My brother loved the gift idea, but I have my doubts that there is even any money at all on the card. I suppose only time will tell. Gordon's (in Waltham) is definitely a great place to go if you're looking for a hard-to-find Cabernet or vintage Champagne. They frequently have sale prices listed on their website, and their Thanksgiving and Christmas sales are phenomenal. I'm giving 2 stars instead of 1 since I still feel Gordon's is a fine company. While this may be an isolated incident, I feel that it should be brought to management's attention.

This is probably the smallest store of all the Gordon's locations. But just like the others, the…read morestaff is both friendly and helpful. The loss of a star is merely due to their size and therefore limitations in variety. They are in the ground floor beneath the Star Market that straddles the Mass Pike in Newton. Plenty of parking in their lot (shared with Star) as well as the Austin St public parking lot across from them.

This small, unassuming shop is quite a shock. On the outside, it looks like just another…read moreneighborhood liquor store, but the array of well-chosen wines and very nice liquor and beer is a delightful surprise. I live near San Francisco, and the Boston I remember from years ago had tiny selections of bulk-production wine. Not this place. The center of the store is completely filled with wine racks, with well-chosen assortments. There are strong collections of Italian, Chilean, Argentinian, New Zealand, French and California wines, and many of my favorites are here. Hundreds of wines, pinot grigios, sauvignon blancs and chardonnays, many nice sparkling wines, many varied reds. Going over to the liquor section, there are excellent tequilas, whiskeys and whiskys, dark rums, gins, and a large and varied vodka section. I only glanced at the beer and cigar sections, but what I saw also seemed surprisingly nice. The best part is, after asking for a premium and wonderful tequila I have never found on the right coast, the proprietor asked me to write it down so he could order some. If you don't find your favorite thing here, just ask, as the family that owns the store really wants to make their customers happy. He checked inventory, put stuff aside for me...take a minute and ask for what you want, they will help. It's easy to pop off I-90 and stop, the parking is good, and it's easy to jump back on the f-way. Really, check it out.

Horrible service, they are running a scam here. Will artificially increase prices and not ring up…read morethe items in their system. Lady at the register typed in 50 DOLLARS for a case of Busch beer. Do not shop here. They do not list prices for their beers in the aisle, and will price gouge you.

" Friendly , welcoming, big selection, & good prices "…read more This place is great ! It has everything you need . Staff is friendly. Parking is not an issue , free parking lot or street parking. Just always read the signs please . The vibe is warm and welcoming. Prices are not too bad at all , they are fare. They enjoy servicing the community of Newton , it's evident in conversation. Glad to have this in our hometown of Newton ma .

The bank behind me is amazing Good customer service and I…read morelike the Staff members very friendly and professional

A fabulous local liquor store in Oak Square. Not only do they have the friendliest staff working,…read morecombined with having a large selection of beer, wine, and hard alcohol, but everything here is priced just right. You won't feel like you're getting ripped off at all here - and that's not something you can say about all liquor stores! The kind man working helped me and my sister locate exactly what we had come in looking for. If you ever need to be in and out quick, the staff's got you covered.

Cute store. Not a crazy huge selection of stuff and no gourmet foods or cheese as advertised…read moreoutside however it does seem to carry all the necessities for drinking. Few mixers and seltzer options as well. No water however!!

The Cork & Board is my one stop go to wine discovery place! They have fantastic free tastings…read moreweekly and each focuses on a region or type of wine. I'm a try before you buy kinda gal so I so appreciate the options and have found a number of new faves here. Plus they have great holiday tasting events, hostess gifts, yummy cheese and charcuterie board supplies, and other goodies to outfit your entertaining arsenal.

The Cork and Board is probably the best kept secret in Newton Centre. Those who know - just know…read more They have wine samplings every weekend. The owner, Ryan, always has a great recommendation whether it be wine or beer and what to pair it with. The store always has something cool in there that is great for gifts or even for yourself. Really recommend checking it out. If you like wine and great recommendations then you'll enjoy your time here. Have never had a recommendation that was not a hit. Ryan has a great relationship with his suppliers and is able to secure some of the most sought after beers across New England.....seriously, at this point whatever craft beer he puts in my hand I just don't ask questions and buy it....and it's always great. Do yourself a favor and go here :)

The person working yelled at me for parking there I was planning on going in to buy something but I…read moregot yelled at before I got in the store so I will never go back

Had my second bad experience there tonight…read more First one was they refused to sell me something for the price marked on the bottle. They didn't disagree. That was the marked price, but said it was a mistake and it's illegal to sell alcohol below wholesale price in Massachusetts. I looked it up later, it's not true. Today I got into a stupid beef with one of the people working there who was being a jerk. And I *never* get into beefs with people. He suggested I didn't have to shop there if don't want to, I told him it was a damn fine idea, probably the best idea he's had in quite a while and walked out. I will not be returning.

Went to wine tasting and thoroughly enjoyed myself. Knowledge of educator and gracious presentation…read moreof wines A+

I used to work across the parking lot from Winestone, which I thought would be really convenient…read more The staff is friendly, and they host frequent tastings (all day Saturdays)...bummer I was always working and couldn't partake. I'm not a wine snob, but I got some okay bottles (Riojas and Temparanillos stick out in my mind) for under $20. With a wine-vending grocery store right next to my apartment and Trader Joe's boasting tasty reds under $10, though, there's not much of a draw for me to hit a boutique wine shop. I can imagine getting there and parking could be a hassle too.

Great food and service! Although I haven't lived in Newton in many years, I can't believe I missed…read morecoming here when I lived in MA. Definitely worth it!

Quaint local diner with a lot of regulars - many people walked in and the servers knew their names…read moreand were familiar with them which is neat! I'll echo what others have said that it's a bit pricey for what you get, but what isn't nowadays. The menu is extensive and they serve all day breakfast and lunch (eggs benedict only available weekends and holidays). We got their corned beef hash, biscuits and gravy, and patty melt, all which were delicious! It was some of the best corned beef hash I've had in a while but the portion wasn't that big. The sandwich came with a side, I chose salad, which was offered with their housemade greek dressing! The home fries could be better seasoned but overall not bad. They do have wifi but even on a weekday lunch they got pretty busy (no waits but tables almost full). Service was solid as well and the space was clean.