Great wine selection with a wide variety of options! Additionally, very helpful staff! I picked up a nice orange and white wine!

Just had an interesting experience with Cambridge Wine & Spirits, a shop I'd been frequenting for years. Recently, since I've become disabled, I'd called in a delivery order with no problem -- John had always been helpful -- until he left the store. Then I'd order through Kevin, also very helpful. Today, when I ordered, two people who didn't speak English tried to help me but had trouble taking the order. Suddenly, when I asked to speak to someone who could better understand me, Edward came on the line and said -- suddenly-- that the manager had decided not to take the order. When I asked to speak to the manager, I was told he was "tied up". Bottom line -- used to be friendly and helpful. Not anymore. Too bad. read more

I returned to Cambridge Wine & Spirits to return a bottle of whiskey that I purchased for the holidays, but did not open. I kindly asked the manager for a refund and he refused. He told me that "No Refunds" was store policy. He said it was stated on the receipt. I told him that I was unaware of the store policy. Yes, it is on the receipt, which I did not see until after the purchase. I politely asked him to make a one-time exception and again he refused. After my numerous pleas for a refund were denied, I told him that I would go to social media to post the details of my experience at the store. Then, he accused me of threatening him. I told him that it was certainly not a threat. I would simply share the true facts about my experience. Also, the item was significantly overpriced. It was sold to me at a price more than 20% more than the retail price of the exact same item sold at other liquor stores. read more

Cambridge Wine has an extensive selection and their staff are knowledgeable and can help inform your purchase. I ordered online and when I arrived my order was waiting for me. They offered to carry it to my car, too. Cambridge Wine is a true gem. read more

Great variety, you will find almost everything here. And prices are reasonable and better compared to other stores in the area. Unfortunately it was closed on Friday before 10 PM, because I went there at around 9.15PM and had to go somewhere else. They should update their hours everywhere. read more

NO DELIVERY SERVICE Last night I ordered $104.94 of product with free delivery (a promotion) at 3:53 PM. They said the order would be delivered by 5:00-6:00. I had ordered the product for friends coming over. At 5:56 PM I started calling to say, "Where is my order?" They told me they work with a third-party delivery and there is nothing they can do about it. So, the delivery never came and I got a message from Drizly at 8:29 the order was canceled I went in today and asked if I could get a percentage off for my next order (say 10%) for my inconvenience. How can they offer a service that they do not stand behind? They repeatedly said it was not their fault because they use a third party. Then why offer a service that is not reliable and also why even offer delivery. The logic escapes me. If they do not have reliable delivery do not offer it. I have had good experiences with Jonathan and the women at the check-out counter. Now, I go there a lot and most likely spend over $1,000 a year. So let's say they gave me ten percent of $100 or $10. Does it seem that it would be worth keeping a customer for that meager amount. Brad, the owner, flat out said no. The logic escapes me. I believe that I can no longer go there for there short-sided vision and lack of customer care. I rarely write reviews but DO NOT ASK FOR DELIVERY if you are really trying to get things on a deadline. Also, be sure that they are not interested in keeping you business. Thank you to the people who were great over the years. I think it might be the new management that is so non-customer focused. read more

I was okay with Cambridge Wine and Spirits until tonight when I looked at the screen and realized they're saving everyone's driver's license information with each purchase while picking up turkey day delights. That makes me extremely uncomfortable. I never look at receipts so I never noticed it's also printed on my receipt. Your driver's license number, full name, and date of birth are printed on a slip of paper that you usually just tossed in the trash. I value my privacy too much. I'll be shopping elsewhere. read more

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Under new management, I'm told. it felt sligtly different, I think more Koreans working there. the selection remains pretty broad and deep in the right places. Some of the salesmen are the same. the prices seem slightly better. I think I'm likely to go back for the selection of stuff I like, but it's a little bit off my beaten path these days. read more

Sadly I witnessed an altercation between a security guard and a woman today that makes me not want to return to this store again. I don't believe that one bottle of liquor should cost someone their physical safety, yet the guard repeatedly used force instead of letting her walk away. There was no reason for the guard to have the woman on the ground restraining her in this scenario. When I used my iPhone to film about 15 seconds of the altercation, your employee told me that the guard "did nothing wrong" and was "defending himself" from the (90-ish pound) woman. If he was doing nothing wrong then why did your employee put her body in front of my camera to block my view? Any store that cares so much about one bottle of liquor, and so little about a woman's humanity, is not a store that I will choose to patronize. read more

Overpriced and very poor service + rude staff. This store does not welcome young families. Today I was kicked out of the store, with my infant daugher because the women at the checkout decided she has to wear a mask. read more

Staffs are so nice, they open till 10pm now!! read more

Cambridge Wine & Spirits - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

I was going to Cambridge on an errand and stopped here because I didn't want to backtrack to Winchester's Liquor Junction, where I usually shop. Purchased 750 ml Titos Vodka at $22.99 and Lord Hobo Boom Sauce 4 pack at $16.99. The cashier told me it was $40.28, so I asked for a receipt. When I got home, I looked at previous purchases, the 750 ml Titos Vodka at $18.99 and Lord Hobo Boom Sauce at $13. 49 at the Liquor Junction for a total of 32.68. Next time I go to Cambridge, I will drop by and question the prices. Also will question why they charged me 10 cents for a bag. read more

THE HOURS LISTED ABOVE ARE NOT CORRECT. THEY CLOSE MUCH EARLIER THAN 10:00 PM. I made a special trip out to CW&S knowing their hours were reduced, but closed at 7:20 pm on a Friday night? Really? Yes, they have a great selection of wine, beer, spirits, etc., but what good is that if they're closed in the evenings and you work during the day? They told me months ago they're having trouble hiring people, but here it is months later and they apparently haven't figured it out yet. That's it for me. Adios. read more

At the most basic level, Cambridge Wine & Spirits is a great place to pick up a 6-pack or a bottle of wine and not break the bank. The selection is good and the prices are fair. We've developed a love for CW&S for their friendly and knowledgeable staff. I've asked questions to most of the floor staff about wines and liquors and they've always been able to help. But our favorite is the magnificent Joan, queen of the $10 bottle of lovely wine. Whenever we show up and tell her what we're having for dinner, she jumps to action and drags us around the store, filling our cart with amazing wines that don't break the bank. Her enthusiasm is infectious. If you've ever seen Harold and Maude, imagine the scene where Maude is saying "Oh! You've never had oat straw tea? Well!" That's the kind of excitement that you can expect when you ask Joan to show you a decent $10 wine to go with your chicken dinner. She can turn a Monday night meal into something special. I will also go out on a limb and say that the new CW&S store is the only good thing to come out of the ridiculous Whole Foods renovation. read more

A couple of weeks before Christmas I went here to buy some wine. While I was there, I discovered that there were a number of tables where sampling was happening. At both the sampling tables I went to, I was ignored until I pointedly asked if I could sample one or two of the wines. I have to insert here that I looked quite a but different from the people who stood at the tables--they all seem to embody the Cambridgian blazer and Volvo crowd. My hair is short on the sides and spiked way up on the top. While I'm not sure that this was the reason that I was ignored, I do know that I was noticed and at the very least both of the staff could have said that they would be with me in a minute while they finished up with the person (s) they were talking to. I went to the manager to say something and she was very rude to me. Rather than a I'm sorry you feel that way (you know, the customer is always right kind of thing) she was very short and said she was sure that wasn't why. Why? You mean it's okay to ignore me? Okay fine, there are so many other liquor ad wine stores in this area, I can easily pass this one up. Too bad though. My prior experience with staff has always been helpful and pleasant. read more

I have been shopping here for years since it is conveniently located next to whole foods. Until today I have not had a problem. 2 weeks ago I purchased an 18 pack of unrefrigerated Coors light. I didn't save the receipt since I have never had to return booze, ever. Today, my husband and I each opened a bottle of the beer and it tasted skunked so I attempted to bring it back ( 12/4/15 8:30pm) and exchange it but they would not allow me to do so. The sell by date was 12/14. I am outraged because I always shop here and have never had a problem. Most places would want their customers to be satisfied. In fact, I'm sure Coors would have even taken it back. I will never shop at Cambridge wine and spirits again, no matter how convenient it may be! It looks like Sav Mor Spirits across the street will be getting my business from now on. read more

Skip this place! I tried to buy 3 six packs of beer today and they asked for ID which is fine, I'm 47 so being asked for ID is a compliment. It wasn't good enough to just show it to the clerk, I was asked to take it out of my wallet to be scanned like I'm at the airport trying to get on a flight. Well forget that, can't buy beer without being tracked in this creepy store. I'll go somewhere that needs the business. read more

We stopped by yesterday to take advantage of the Tax Free weekend and buy a bunch of wine, so this review is only for that. Didn't even glance through the liquors. Anyway, I have to say I was totally underwhelmed. First, the prices! Many many items are on 'special' -- it seems that over half the store's bottles have sale stickers on them! And after putting together over a case of wine, we discover at check out that NO 'sale' wines are included in the percent discount for a case. Would have been nice if that was information that was more prominently displayed. Especially because trying to put together a case of nonsale wines would have taken some effort! When I got home and was doing some research online for each of our wines (yeah, I know I'm anal, but I keep a list so we know what we're drinking!) I discovered that EVERY SINGLE one of the wines we purchased are sold in other stores (brick & mortar, not just online) for less money. EVERY one! And we're talking the SALE price. That was definitely a downer. Beyond the economics, we were a little disappointed in the inventory. Lots & lots of American wines - fine, I know that many people like them. But what about the up & coming areas, where there are good deals and interesting wines to be had? The Spain area is small and heavy to whites. South America? Also blah. French areas outside of Bordeaux? Just not a lot of depth. Anyway, we got some interesting things by browsing, and there certainly is much to look through, but I won't go racing back there. read more

I was very pleased with both their prices and selection. I was able to pick of a bottle of Luxardo brand Marachino liqueur for a great price. Only 3 other stores in Greater Boston and even had it in stock let alone for less than $30. They also stocked lots other hard to find liquors at good prices so I picked up a bottle of rye and was able to choose which one I wanted not just which one they had in stock. They had Rittenhouse, Sazerac & Michters. I also spotted a couple other harder to find items although they didnt seem to have a good selection of bitters. The only downside to the store was the craziness in the parking lot and the crowd inside the store itself. read more

This is my neighborhood package store, and I'm glad it's there for me. As their name suggests, this place emphasizes wine. They almost always have wine tastings going on, and according to my girlfriend, they have very knowledgeable staff that will help you find a good bottle of wine. But I don't care about wine, man. I like the craft beers. And this place has the best selection in this area of Cambridge. Not just great brewers like Stone, Smuttynose, Avery, Weyerbacher, Great Divide, Southern Tier and Lagunitas, but the tough-to-find brews from each of those brewers. And if you don't see something you're looking for, the staff will help you find or even try and order it for you. But the best thing about Cambridge Wine & Spirits is that it's cheaper than just about all of the other packies in the area. read more

This has become one of our favorite wine stores when looking for under $20 750 ml bottles that go well with food. They have a surprising selection of $10.00 and and under wines with real character from lesser known wine areas and regions of France. One example of a wine suggested which fit exactly what I was looking for. Cuvee de Pena, vin de Pays des Pyrenees-Oriental-- $10.99 and when on sale $8.99. No surprise at this price there are some flaws, but good structure and ready to drink. Some very hard to get wines on strict allocation are carried but not necessarily put on display-- ask. Kappy's across the street may have the better beer selection but this store is our choice for wine buying. The liquor selection is pretty good. I found here a fairly hard to find Italian after dinner liquor-- Strega. read more

Good selection, friendly staff and decent prices. From my experience, it's the best in the area.

I stop here for well-priced quality beer and wine. Their wine discount rack is usually full of great selections- and their standard prices on bottle wine are very good. Great selection, easy parking. read more

Best liquor store in the area. Very knowledgeable and friendly staff (in the past they have helped me pick beer, wine and port). Great selection, and doesn't feel at all sketch. Make sure to look on the sheets taped up by the beer section to find out what's on special while you're there. read more

A great selection of French (and not only) wines. Being bored with whatever local liquor stores in Cambridge has to offer in terms of the European wine, I've checked out this place and was surprised. This store has a great selection of wines in the low med - med price range. read more

I have shopped here for several months and spent quite a large amount of money on beer, wine, and spirits. The other night I ran in to purchase a bottle of wine and happened to be on my cell phone. I was not rude, nor did I slow down the checkout process, however the woman and man behind the counter proceeded to passive aggressively ring me up and sarcastically wish me a "good night" upon departure. I looked at them in shock, after the woman slammed my receipt down on the counter, at which point they yelled at me for being on my phone and told me not to come back into the store if I was on it. This is horrible customer service. I did nothing wrong and felt taken aback at being accosted for being on my phone. This store has a great selection, but management needs to take a deep look at the attitude of their employees, or risk losing customers. It's worth mentioning that this duo also yelled at the woman in front of me forgetting to sign her receipt. read more

Manager Tried To Break Into Bathroom WHILE MY WIFE WAS IN IT And Swore at Her! My wife and I have been extremely good customers of Cambridge Wine and Spirits for many years now. We both own our own companies and stop by there weekly to stock up for our companies' Friday Happy Hours. I teach several high-end whiskey classes a year and my wife is a member of the board for one of our neighborhood's largest organizations. As a result, we have quite literally spent thousands of dollars there over the years. Cambridge has a good selection and until today has always provided very good customer service (much of the staff know us on sight) and we have recommended them to dozens of people. That all stops today. My wife asked an employee there if she could use the bathroom and he said yes. While she was on the toilet, the manager (an older man with glasses named "John") started banging on the door and yelling at her that she wasn't allowed to be in the bathroom. She told him (through the door) that she had asked for permission but he said that she didn't ask HIM for permission (how the hell is any customer supposed to know to ask HIM??) At this point he started to use his keys to break into the bathroom WHILE MY WIFE WAS STILL ON THE TOILET. She said she was undressed and would be out in a minute. He swore at her, using F-bombs in earshot of nearby customers (I was clear across the store and had no idea this was happening). She came out and he continued to yell at her, even following her for awhile. I met her at the registers where she was crying and upset. The other employees were very sympathetic and apologetic. John came up to the register and I started having it out with him. We told him again she had gotten permission and in the middle of this argument he walked off to go find the employee who had given permission. No apology, no explanation, no human courtesy whatsoever. I understand that John was upset that a customer was using the bathroom but he should have taken it up with his coworker, not acting like a maniac to my wife who did nothing wrong and did not deserve the humiliation and the verbal abuse she took from this creep. I started walking back there to find him and demand that he apologize to my wife but she just wanted to leave. You don't treat loyal customers like that. You don't treat women like that. You don't treat ANY human bring like that. Giving a 2 star rating (even though this was obviously a negative 100-star experience) to reflect that the rest of the staff have always been helpful and friendly and kind (especially Linda at the register and the security guy) on the 100+ visits we've had there. Obviously we'll never set foot in there again and we're going to tell everyone at both of our companies, all of my whiskey classes and everyone in our town to stay the hell away from Cambridge Wine and Spirits as long as "Lord John the Royal Highness of the Liquor Store Bathroom" sits on the "throne" there. read more

I stopped by to get a 12pk for a bbq. What i learned is do not rely on this store. They close early and when called put on it just don't care. I get it, it's retail. I get it its a weekend. If you don't want to work there, get another job. I called from outside the store after the hipster at the door wouldn't allow me in before closing. 5 minute wait. The "manager" says he is sorry that it happened the clock inside is different. You may want to fix that since time is easy to verify since everyone has a cell phone, again I am outside the store and ask if I can make make a purchase. He declines and says "I'm sorry you didn't make it on time." I let him know I did, he then states that it is past closing so too bad. This is a great way to lose a long term customer. read more

Horrible Customer Service! Last week my girlfriend and I went in there and bought two bottles One was a $30 Rose (the other was $20 bottle- $50 in total) When my girlfriend tried to open the Rose that evening the glass on the neck broke. I have a simple rule, I don't drink wine if the bottle has broken... life is too short. Today when I tried get the bottle replaced (no bottle should ever break) they refused. Not only did they refuse by saying it was our fault but the manager belittle me by say that replacing the bottle "Would be like giving you $30 dollars. If we did that we would go out of business". I have "given" this wine shop over $200 over the past 3 months on which they have made good margin. In my opinion this is an example of horrible customer service and have resolved not to shop there again. Life is too short to go place that treat me badly. Join me in shopping other places read more

Very good selection of wines, beers, and spirits here. Craft beer selection is somewhat decent. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. The only knock on this pace from me is the lack of cold 12-packs of beer. Yeah you can find a 12-pack of Bud Light. If you're looking for a cold 12-pack of Harpoon you're out of luck. I've had to buy two cold 6-packs more times than I can count. Obviously paying more for the two 6-packs than I would for the 12-pack. If you want a warm 12-pack they have those in abundance. For a cold 12-pack of decent beer go somewhere else. read more

HUGE inventory and very helpful people! Had to make a special order through Lee who was nothing but accommodating and responsive. Highly recommend doing business here! read more

I really like this place- I know very little about most wine, and so I asked a woman there to make me an inexpensive case for my apartment to give us an idea of a variety of wines we could get into- all were under $12 or so and most were completely delicious. We really enjoyed trying them out and seeing what we liked, and we really appreciated the woman taking the time to walk around the store and pick everything out for us! read more

I have been a regular customer for a few years. Tonight has been the third time I have gone over, and they have closed earlier than their posted hours. I knocked, pointing to the satellite time on my phone, and their posted hours, and someone inside just shrugged their shoulders. I like to do business with local shops, but this place is not reliable. I'm told a certain time, and I was 6 minutes early by satellite. Very unprofessional and unsavory. read more

This store is definitely a guilty pleasure of mine. It's really convenient.. right off rt. 2 and next to Whole Foods. This is a fun store to browse.. it's like the Filene's Basement of wine... if you look long and hard enough you could end up finding some pretty interesting bottles! They have a large selection, and surprisingly, a nice wall devoted to organic wines. They have a wine chiller... so if you're in a pinch and couldn't find anything in the fridge that struck your fancy, they'll just pop it in the chiller for free... and it's ready to go in less than 5 minutes. Just a heads up, they are having a big wine sale.. Yes, I KNOW its DISCOUNT liquors and wine already, but Whole Foods will be expanding and taking over the liquor stores space. Don't worry! Mall discount liquors is rebuilding on the end of the plaza and will still be right next to Whole Foods.. so we will still be able to grab a bottle for dinner :) read more

One weekday night as I happened to be passing the Cambridge Wine and Spirits in the ballpark of 10 'o clock, I had a sudden urge to check their liqueur section for Domaine de Canton. This ginger gem had not been at several of the Somerville liquor stores I checked. But sure, enough Cambridge Wine and Spirts had it ... on special. Granted I felt a little bit like an alcoholic trolling the aisles so late on a weekday. Drooling as I approached the counter with my precious and several other hard-to-find items on special solidified the portrait, but the staff treated me as a connoisseur not a creep. And thus my loyalty lives on. read more

In an area full of low-end, sketchy, or barren liquor stores Cambridge Wine & Spirits is a welcome breath of fresh air. Great selection of specialty beers (I got a 6-pack of Affligem) and many of the liquors have tear-off coupons for frugal shoppers like myself. The staff is very nice and there's always some sort of event happening which is wonderful as well read more

update: since writing this i've become a huge wine drinker and like their selection and the little blurbs they provide about the wines. plus, i like the new renovations. ------------------------------------------ i am not a wine drinker, but i love me some draft ciders and mall discount liquors has the best selection i've seen. hornsby's - my favorite, magner's, original sin, woodchuck, woodpecker, cider jack -- all under one roof. if you're looking to get your fermented apple juice on (which i always am), then this is the place. read more

I wish I lived closer to this place. They have a great selection of wine at all price ranges... sometimes I get sick of the crowdedness of the Brookline Trader Joe's, and I just want some peace and quiet and more variety from which to chose my grape or hops beverage of choice. Cambridge Wine & Spirits fits the bill nicely. Occasionally they even have vendors in there for tastings - yum yum! read more

I have been shopping at Cambridge Wine and Spirits for about 5 years. I was always able to find good wine there. During the last year Alex has been helping me. He has an incredible knowledge of wines and puts considerable thought and effort into guiding my wine choices. He has put together cases of wine for me for parties, and other occasions. Last year he selected 12 bottles of rose for the summer, all delicious, and ranging in price. Alex makes great choices and is generous with his time and knowledge. He has also been very helpful in securing wines that I have wanted to try, but that were not carried by the store. Alex is helpful, gracious and I have learned an enormous amount from him; it is always a pleasure to shop for wine at Cambridge Wine and Spirits. read more

This place is now called Cambridge Wine and Spirits after its renovation. They have one of the best beer selections around with hard to find breweries from California, Denver and more. They are also more than willing to order particular beers or wines for you. Their wine selection is also very good and their prices are competitive. The staff is also very accomodating. read more