Selection styles vary widely between standalone cut-to-order counters, farmstead dairies focused on single-producer wheels, and wine shops with curated cheese cases. A map pin shows location, but it will not tell you whether a shop lets you sample before buying, stocks imported raw-milk varieties, or sells pre-cut wedges for quick pickup.
Boston 6
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Kured
83 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114
Mon 10am–6pm, Tue–Sun 8am–6pm
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Boston Cheese Cellar
18 Birch St, Boston, MA 02131
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Formaggio Kitchen
268 Shawmut Ave, Boston, MA 02118
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The Cheese Shop
20 Fleet St, Boston, MA 02113
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Jasper Hill Farm
100 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02108
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Avery Provision
571 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111-1718
Natick 2
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Belgioioso Cheese
275 N Main St, Natick, MA 01760
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La Cheeserie South Africa
Morningside , Natick, MA
Acton 1
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Eve & Murray's Farm to Home
525 Massachusetts Ave, Acton, MA 01720-2959
Brewster 1
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ACK Gioia
302 Underpass Rd, Brewster, MA 02631
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Curds&co
288 Washington St, Brookline, MA 02445-6850
Cuttyhunk 1
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Cuttyhunk Picnic Co
Cuttyhunk, MA 02713
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Say Cheese MA
348 New Boston Rd, Fairhaven, MA 02719
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The Cave
44 Main St, Gloucester, MA 01930
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Rubiner's Cheesemongers
264 Main St, Great Barrington, MA 01230
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Fromagerie Madeline
43 Main St, Leominster, MA 01453-5501
Lowell 1
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Ma Cuisine - Lowell
314 Market St, Lowell, MA 01852-1811
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Grand Trunk Wine & Cheese
3 1/2 Center St, Newburyport, MA 01950
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Vineyard Wine & Cheese Shop
38 Circuit Ave, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
Peabody 1
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Mozzarella House
26 Walnut St, Peabody, MA 01960-5673
Quincy 1
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Purity Cheese
206 Ricciuti Dr, Quincy, MA 02169-6458
Salem 1
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The Cheese Shop Of Salem
45 Lafayette St, Salem, MA 01970-3619
Sharon 1
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JG Charcuterie
3 E Chestnut St, Sharon, MA 02067
Sturbridge 1
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413 On Main
413 Main St, Sturbridge, MA 01566
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Life Love Cheese
184 Water St, Wakefield, MA 01880-2583
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Wasik's Cheese Shop
61 Central St, Wellesley, MA 02482
West Dennis 1
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Fromage a Trois The West Village Pasta and Cheese Shoppe
581 Main St, West Dennis, MA 02670-2264
Westminster 1
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Johnson and Sons Poultry Farm
51 Knower Rd, Westminster, MA 01473
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Provisions Williamstown
4 Water St, Williamstown, MA 01267
Also in Massachusetts
- Specialty Food Stores298
- Butcher Shops225
- Delis80
- Seafood Markets47
- Deer & Game Processing14
- Custom-Cut Butcher Shops13
- Halal Butchers9
- Butcher Shops with Dry-Aged Beef5
Good to know
Can you sample cheeses before buying?
Most full-service, cut-to-order cheese shops allow customers to taste pieces before committing to a weight. Pre-packaged retail displays or smaller specialty markets generally do not offer samples unless they are hosting a scheduled tasting event.
What is the difference between farmstead cheese and artisan cheese?
Farmstead cheese is made on the same property where the milk-producing animals are raised, using only milk from that specific herd. Artisan cheese refers to cheeses made in small batches using traditional methods, but the cheesemaker may purchase milk from outside farms.
How much cheese should you buy per person for a platter?
For a casual board served alongside other snacks, plan on two to three ounces of cheese per guest. If the cheese board is the main food item for a gathering, aim for four to six ounces per person across three to five distinct varieties.
What is hanging weight?
Hanging weight is the weight of a slaughtered animal after skinning and evisceration, but before final trimming and dry aging. When purchasing a side or whole animal in Massachusetts, local processors charge based on this weight. Browse 29 meat processors across Massachusetts on ButcherAtlas to learn more about custom carcass purchasing.
How to make sausage at home?
To make sausage at home, chill high-fat meat and grind it, mix thoroughly with seasonings and ice water until sticky, then stuff into natural casings. Keep all equipment cold to preserve the emulsion and texture. For custom meat grinds and fresh casings, visit any of the 29 specialized meat markets listed across Massachusetts on ButcherAtlas.