Gloucester’s Neighborhood Cheese Shop OPEN
Wine is back
Our seasonal license allows us to sell wine again. We've got inspired, eclectic wine offerings for you through the end of the year.
What are we tasting today?
Every day we profile cheeses from around the world on our tasting table ~ you can taste any cheese before you buy.
Not sure what to serve?
We'll help you pair wines, cheeses, condiments, and other gourmet foods. Your guests will think you've been taking classes.
Going to a party?
We'll help you bring something special that will delight your host.
Looking for authentic specialties?
We have hundreds of authentic delicacies from around the world and around the corner, including authentic Portuguese linguica, cheeses, butter and oil imported through Fall River.
Don't want a big piece?
Don't worry. We encourage you only to buy what you can use quickly. We cut each piece to order and no size is too small. Be sure to check our orphan basket. Small nuggets of chesse ~ easy to grab and go. Perfect for people who love to experiment.
In a hurry? No time to cook?
Our gourmet party platters have something for every taste. Choose cheeses, meats, olives, spreads, tapenades, pâté, smoked fish & seafood, sweets, crostini, crackers & bread.
Searching for a unique gift?
Everybody loves food -- especially the hard to find specialties we carry every day. Plus we've got all sorts of accessories from fondue sets to hand-crafted cheese "Boat Boards" made by a local boatbuilder. Choose one of our ready-to-go gift baskets or let us make you one while you wait or shop around town.
Hoping for a bargain?
We have dozens of products and plenty of wines for under $10. And you'll find our specialty cheeses are very reasonably priced. Come in and you'll see the Cave is a good bargain.
Provisioning your boat?
The Cave offers over 200 locally sourced products and hard-to-find local specialties. Take a taste of Gloucester and New England with you on your journey.
Can't find what you want?
Just ask. We can find anything. And we'd be happy to get it for you.
Want to support our locals?
We've got specialties from local fishermen, coffee roasters, chocolatiers, bakers, butchers and more. Plus we're open year-round!