I love their selection here and the staff listen to your requests. Yeah, their price point is a little high as compared with local competitors but I feel like you're asking for that at the corner of Beacon and Kirkland. Varying dry ciders, so much amazing (fairly priced) cheeses arraying from cow to sheep to goat, and a beautiful wine selection. Need a fancy Austrian Gewurztraminer or a balanced Willamette Valley Pinot Noir? They have your back better than most other selections in the area. Their beer selection is also pretty balanced and has a focus on local breweries. Super bonus for those of you that are car commuters? They have a parking lot. read more

How have I not reviewed this place yet? I love the Wine and Cheese Cask! This is my favorite place in the neighborhood to pick up quality cheeses and wines, and with good reason! Their selection is huge, it's outstanding. Plus the people that work there know what they're talking about. Every time I visit, I always end up spending twice as much money as I planned, and that my friends is a good thing. read more

I am always impressed by the very knowledgeable and helpful staff in the wine, beer and food areas. I also appreciated the terrific service during quarantine. I look forward to increasing access to the store and the staff in coming months. I really appreciate the precautions they have taken since reopening. read more

Wow - I rarely disagree with melissa M (at least in reviews, since we have never really met) - but I LOVE this place. In general, I don't think of packies in MA as being clean joints - and this one is no exception - but their selection of wine and cheese AND the new option to get crusty bread sandwiches......heaven. of course, it's also 2 blocks from this drunk Irish dude's house, so that helps read more

This place is the best. I was a total wine newbie and I still am, but the people here have really helped me find what I like and what I don't. Their suggestions have helped me enjoy better wine and I feel ever so slightly more educated every time I leave the place. If you are unfamiliar with the terrains of wine and cheese, this is the place to explore! They have really affordable selections and their staff is very attentive to their customer's wants and likes. I really can't recommend this place enough! read more

Wine and Cheese cask. You are so convenient, I wish you were not overpriced. Things to know (good): Lots of Cheese and friendly employees to suggest them. Wine out the wazzoo (and friendly employees to suggest them). A very good selection of beers to drink Artisan goods. Things to know (bad): Overpriced Prices not listed (this is a double whammy) Although they are friendly the employees can sometimes give you gruff (no hard feelings though, tough job) Smells like stinky cheese. read more

Best in the area still applies (with a quick note that this place is a bit smaller than liquor super-stores and therefore chooses curated over comprehensive). They will do special orders, though, in non-bulk quantities, if a particular favorite is absent from their shelves. The cheese is in fact very good. Same for the other food items, though there may be a bit of a premium for the careful selection. Great beer, interesting spirits. They stock good ginger beer, too. (I should review the wine, but I'm not qualified.) I've found the staff friendly and very knowledgeable, you can count on their expert advice. read more

HOW HAS THIS NOT BEEN REVIEWED YET??? Looking for that special wine you had in Spain but can't find? Or that cheese you tried in France and never expected to be reunited with? Here is your place. It's run by people seem to know everything about the subject and aren't not shy about handing out the samples if you are serious about what you are looking for. You can also get advice on how to build the perfect wine and cheese basket for anyone. It's wine and cheese, so don't expect bargain basement prices, but for any food-aholics, it's a wonderland in there. Right across the street from Dali's tapas. read more

This is where you buy cheese in my neighborhood. You can also buy wine, beer, liquor, specialty foodstuffs and bread. It's good for stopping in on your walk home if you live in Union like I used to. They used to carry a Swedish Cheese. That was fun. If I was considering their sandwiches I would knock them down to two stars just for the stupid time limits. read more

I heard that they only stock wines that the entire staff tastes and loves. I've never gotten a bottle of wine here that wasn't delicious. Also, the cheeses are all great. Ask the people who work here for advice, like pairing ideas for whatever you're having for dinner - you'll learn a lot. This is such a neighborhood gem. No exceptions for ID's! Bring your ID! read more

This place is right around the corner from my current apartment--I can safely say I consider it in the "pro" list as I start to consider lease renewal. The staff is very friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. The wines are neatly organized by region, and they have a cool and diverse selection. They tend to range above $15, but they do have a lot of different options depending on your budget. The Cask also has a nice selection of craft beers, and the standard liquor options. I've never gotten deep into their cheeses--they do have a huge selection of fresh ones. The additional breads, snacks, and chocolates are a nice touch and make this a one-stop for a small party. read more

Prices are high, probably 25% more than they should be. After moving from the wine country, I know how much those wineries charged --- because I was in their wine clubs, drank a lot, and practically lived in Napa, Sonoma, Livermore, and Calaveras county for the past 5 years. Selection is good, but typical "tourist" California wines. The Spanish and French wines have a decent selection. Seemed really crowded, and some of the patrons there seemed pretty dumb and willing to part with too much money too easily: "I'm serving beef, but I want a white wine to go with it". The staff seemed genuinely interested in steering customers in the right direction, and maybe I looked like a sommelier or something, but no one asked me if I needed any help. The cashier was awesome and I liked his tattoos. Plural. He had on a cool skull bracelet. The cheese selection did look very appealing, but I was stuffed and will go back specifically for that. My husband said, "Mmm, it smells like the hotel we stayed at on Rue Cler in Paris, right above the cheese shop." That alone will cause me to revisit this place. read more

Unlike many other liquor stores, the Wine & Cheese Cask just sells wine. I like that concept because that implies that workers here have some sort of special knowledge about wines. I didn't ask about the wine selection, so I can't verify if this is true. However, I wasn't offered any assistance in the half hour I spent here browsing through the red wines. The setup is very awkward. Some wines on the floor were displayed so close to the shelved wines that I was I afraid I'd knock over all the bottles. I felt like i had to tip-toe through some areas, just in case. There seems to be no consideration of aesthetic appeal to draw the eye to displays on the floor -- it was as though someone walked into the room, put down a box of wine bottles, got distracted, and left the wine behind. I would come back to this wine store since there aren't many other stores in the area that sell alcohol. However, I think that this store could make simple adjustments and improve in so many ways... read more

This place is great, lots of cheese, wine, beer, other things you might need to pick up to entertain a few friends or on your way to a party. The person in charge of the wine selection always gives me good inexpensive recommendations when I ask. They should carry ricotta cheese though! read more

I was planning a wine and cheese pairing party and found out a week or so out the place I usually used went out of business. Stumbled across this place and it turned out fantastic. The cheese dept. helped me pick out a variety of cheeses and the wine dept did a wonderful job picking just the right wines to go with the cheese. They were really knowledgeable and clearly enjoy what they do. They provided me with descriptions of each cheese and wine pairing which was a nice added touch. The selections were a hit with the party crowd. read more

The Wine and Cheese Cask - I want so badly to give you 4 stars, but I have had SO MANY corked bottles of wine from your shelves. I think that you are failing at wine storage - is your storage unit too warm? too cold? too dry? Do you forget to store the wine on its side? What? The cheese selection is nice and the prices are reasonable for a small-ish store. The beer selection is also great - they have la Fin du Monde, an incredible Belgian ale. Good bread, especially the semolina loaf. Good liquor selection. They also have a Lemberger called Shooting Star - a really fantastic red wine, about 13 or 14$, it's wonderful. Also, Altos Las Hormigas Malbec. I would never buy an expensive bottle of wine here - you run the risk of sour wine full of cork and Brettanomyces. read more

I've been coming to the Cask since following my parents through it in the early 80's. It took me a lot of years since then to start coming for the wine. Now, I'm in here like clockwork monthly to grab a case. We're cheapo's when it comes to price point, so this is no wine snob writing. Allow the other reviewers who are afficianado's to talk about how great the knowledgable staff are. The monthly special bin rarely has a wine more than $8.99, and after all these years of living off them, I don't think we've ever brought home a dog. I know how great the cheeses are, but don't often buy them. This is such a weird review. We go to the NH State Liquor Store regularly and they are supposed to be so "cheap" compared to Mass stores.... NOT SO! Trust me, you will walk out spending less for more at this Somerville / Cambridge institution than anywhere else of comparable quality. read more

Used to stop in now and again on my way home from work, but after a while I decided that I'd rather avoid the incredibly un-friendly staff and go out of my way to go somewhere else. Not looking to make friends but when a customer smiles and says hello it's expected that the people they're giving money to give back at least that, and maybe even a sincere-sounding 'have a good night'/'enjoy'/'thanks for coming in.' We used to call this 'record store attitude' back in the day. read more

I should keep my lactose intolerant ass away from this establishment, but it is like 47 steps from my apartment and my boyfriend really loves cheese so I find myself in here uncomfortably often. The wine selection is decent, but the store seems to very much showcase it's unique gourmet cheese offerings. What kills me about this place is the cheese samples on the little crackers. They always cut up something delectable looking that smells oh-so-disgusting, but who can resist trying cranberry cheddar? Or Spanish farm cheese? Or basil goat cheese? If you live in this neighborhood, or want to pick up something swanky for a get-together in the area, you should definitely check this place out. read more

Huge fan of this place. Used to hit it up whenever I would meet my hubby at his office in Harvard Square (umm 4 days of the week?) because we'd drive right by on our way home. If you aren't aware, I NEED cheese every day. And, I'm a wino. So this place was either heaven or dangerous to me, whichever way you want to look at it. Fantastic wine selection, and staff was always willing and able to help out if I needed suggestions. Best part is the discount when buying a ton of bottles at a time like my wino ass does. read more

I'll certainly be stopping in this place more often! I was stunned at the assortment of amazing cheeses, as well as the wonderful selection of wine! They've even got my NY Finger Lakes wines that I miss so much! (Try Dr. Konstantin Frank!) Lovely samples on the counter as well--and great service! It's like a little used book store--- you can go in and poke around to your heart's content...read about the wine, look at all the delightful foods, and take some delicious things home to sample :) read more

I don't know about the cheese, but this place is packed almost literally from floor to ceiling with wine. Huuuge selection. Awesome. They sort of carry wines that span the whole gamut of prices. I saw a few gallon-sized jugs, which is a little disconcerting, but hey, in Italy, you bring your own jugs to be filled straight from the barrel. Who am I to prejudge the quality of jugged wine? Oh, but it's also pretty darn small, so I wouldn't say that it's wheelchair- or klutz-accessible. read more

I can't complain. I'm not giving them all the stars because they could have a better selection, although they have my standard selections... New Castle, Red Stripe, La Fin Du Monde.. . they didn't have blue moon summer brew when i really wanted it and that was a little sad. the staff is friendly and i have never gotten or even inquired about cheese but they seem to know what they are doing. read more

This place has so much potential to be an awesome neighborhood specialty wine shop, but I was a little turned off by my experience there. It's great that they offer a variety of pâtés and charcuterie items, but upon asking about the first pâté on the board, the guy behind the counter, without even looking over, read the ingredients out loud in a blatantly apathetic tone, "goose liver, garlic, mushroom, egg.... salt." I don't know, I'd expect someone working at a specialty shop for wine and cheese to more interested, even passionate, about these topics; even if you can't describe it, something like "well this selection is popular" would've been more useful and less rude. Then when an associate asked if I needed help finding a wine, I asked if they carried 2 different common budget wines and I got a curt "No, we don't carry those" as she walked away. She could've helped out with another recommendation but I guess it's not really their thing to recommend stuff to their customers. They do get points for having a decent selection in the store. So I guess if you know exactly what you want, feel free to come here. Otherwise I don't see much of a reason to come here over Trader Joe's, aside from convenient location and the pâtés. read more

I have been coming here for years and years. Never disappointed. From the wine and beer selection to the helpful staff to the great sandwiches. Really great place to have in the neighborhood. read more

Great little hidden gem. Decent beer selection for the size of the store. Wine + liquor selection is pretty great as well. Only complaint is the staff. Front cashiers NEVER smile and always have attitude. Not a huge deal since you only talk you them for a minute but definitely a (totally fixable) problem that they don't seem to care about. read more

My favorite cheese and wine store in Cambridge. The selection beats Central Bottle & Wine Provisions by far. I love that they carry Clear Flour Bread and Saint Theresa's Membrillo. They also make DELICIOUS sandwiches!! read more

Most days I don't bother talking to anyone. I just head straight to the wine of the month bins. Twice I've asked for help and that's where they sent me. I bet if I made it clear that I was gonna drop a load of cash, the staff would deign to advise. But until I hit mega-millions, those bins do the trick for me. It seems that my palate aligns with whoever's doing the picking. read more

The Wine and Cheese Cask has a good variety of wine and cheese with a decent beer selection also. Craft beer is my go-to for beverages and they have a lot to choose from. The staff seem helpful when you need assistance. Store sits in a good location on a corner lot with parking available. I have been there several times and never left empty handed. read more

Wine & Cheese Cask is possibly the best liquor store in all of Cambridge. It's selection is easily the most comprehensive. They specialize in wine and cheese. However,in regards to spirits, they stock some doozies. This is the only liquor store in all of Cambridge that carries Bols Genever. Also, the prices are fair, with some items considerably cheaper than their competitors. read more

I like it. It has a nice selection of wines, beers, and other adult beverages. They have Abita which is important. Their wine selection has the usuals as well as a good variety that is nice to choose from. The staff I encountered were courteous and not pushy - again important. The cheese selection is good and worth one's time. Recommended. read more

This is a great wine selection at great prices, certainly the French stuff. By far the best I have seen since arriving in Massachusetts. The cheese selection is also good and the beer selection is OK - but it is about the wine. The star is lost as this rang too true; "snooty tattooed poseurs" was quoted in a review and I heard it myself. I was treated very well, but a well-dressed Englishman would be treated well. I suspect the girls on the deli counter would have treated me less well had I been a Southie up for the day (which I suspect and they spoke about some other customers with contempt). However, that is one reservation. The place is great. read more

What an amazing selection of delicious cheeses! I was especially excited when I saw that they carried chimey cheese, which I have been unable to get since I was living in Seattle. The staff was really helpful when I needed help selecting another cheese, they were very knowledgeable and could attest to different cheeses and guide you to a tasty choice based upon your likes and dislikes. All cheeses were really well priced, I was actually surprised at how affordable everything was (especially in comparison to Whole Foods). read more

Yay. I am glad places like this exist. They seem to have an awesome selection of everything, and they even have chips, crackers, salsa, and a surprisingly wide range of good chocolate. Prices are fair too. But as other people mentioned, I agree that the staff here don't seem too friendly. I don't think they have ever smiled, said hi, or asked me how I was doing. read more

So glad there's a parking lot! I do most of my shopping by bicycle, but need a car to haul a case of wine home from the quarterly mixed-case wine sale. While I have my favorites, the staff us helpful in helping me find new wines to taste, based on what I already like. Best wine store ever, and it's close to home! read more

Decent selection of wines and cheeses.

I don't claim to be a classy chick or anything, but I bet if I were, I would come here, because it seems like if I were the kind of chick who knew class when I saw it, I'd say Oh hey that Wine & Cheese Cask is a pretty classy joint. The staff are friendly and they know their stuff, so if you want to pick up something for a special occasion and don't want to embarrass yourself, give 'em a go. read more

Based on the one sandwich I've had there, it's awesome. I'll revise this short review once I get some wine and/or cheese. read more

This place is pretty great. Used to live down the block so it was usually my go-to place for booze. I found the prices pretty reasonable and the selection decent enough for me. They have a pretty nice selection of cheeses (says the person who knows very little about cheese). Regardless, I enjoyed trying some stuff from there that I'd never tried before. I know some people in the past have complained about the service of the employees. I have to say I disagree. They were always really nice and helpful when I had questions about stuff. Also, I'll never forget the night I popped in there for a six pack a few minutes before they were closing up and the two employees that were working recognized me as a regular and told me I could take some bread for free because it had to get thrown out that night. They literally let me take as much as I wanted. If that makes me sound like Aladdin, then fine, but I was a broke college student at the time so I took them up on it. Walked out with three big loaves of artisan bread for free.99. If that's not good customer service, then I don't know what is. read more

This is such a great little shop. Great cheese and meat selection, though the service there can be a bit spotty. All the wine and beer dudes, though? They're so good. This is probably the best place to get a wine recommendation for when you want something nice for the meal you're making, but only want to spend $10. (I mean, it IS a Tuesday.) They get it and don't make you feel like a cheapskate. The Cask also has a very respectable selection of Calvados and other harder-to-find liquors. Great Euro beer selection, too. read more