Love shopping at Vinolio, they are always so welcoming and helpful! Their wine selection is truly…read morethe best I have found in Maine and their selection of gourmet foods, cheeses, olive oils, vinegars, and homemade sandwiches are simply terrific! It's such a cute shop to browse around in as well, so many great items to look at and get tempted by. I never leave there empty handed and always look forward to going back for more, such a special store to have in Belfast!

Wonderful store with a huge selection of olive oils. We discovered a local cookie company and…read morebought all kinds of Monkey Shortbread. We shared the Monkey Shortbread cookies with multiple people. They loved these cookies! Our friends love their wine selection

Love Lily, Lupine!! Gary and Bunni are the best! Gary always has the best wine selection and…read moresuggestions!

Gary, the owner, is the best! He's a friendly village institution who just happens to have great…read moretaste in wine, cheese, sausages and chocolate and makes beautiful flower arrangements! Gary recently delivered some GORGEOUS tulips for my birthday and they stayed fresh for NINE DAYS! The friend from out of state who ordered them depended on Gary to select a bottle of wine to go with them. She told him I like Argentine wines, so he picked out a beautiful Malbec and a nice chunk of Manchego to go with it. (He didn't even know that Manchego is my favorite cheese!) Everything Gary offers in his shop is supremely decadent and I always walk out with a smile on my face!

Spending the weekend up in Belfast- this is like Maine Whole Foods! They have prepared foods,…read morefrozen, and a great selection on grocery stuff. I was looking for Maine blueberry honey and they had it (and cheaper than the local gift shops). They have a nice area to sit and eat as well.

Diplomatic Community…read more Great boutique grocery store located in Downtown Belfast that has lots of locally produced fruits, veggies, and goods, like some locally-made kimchi we picked up that was fantastic. The Good: *It's important to note that since this is a "co-op," that it's a community-owned organization; anyone can apply to be an owner for $200/year which includes discounts and other benefits. *The store was clean, organized, and stocked with all manner of goodies. *Friendly employees The Meh: *Probably not a "complete" grocery store in regards to the products they carry, if that makes sense. Probably more in-line with a higher-end Trader Joe's than a typical grocery store. The Ugly: *Located in Downtown Belfast, the parking can always be a little dicey especially during the tourist season. Conclusion: Great grocery store to visit if you're staying nearby at an AirBnB and need some food stuff to cook up at home.

It's definitely a rustic seaside place to eat which isn't terrible, you just gotta be able to…read moreassert yourself cause it's loud and busy to get your order in. The guys working there were friendly and hard workers. I got a lobster, clam chowder, clams, corn and soda. The clam chowder was pretty bad so I didn't eat much, it wasn't a thick creamy base (which would have been fine) but there was no flavor. The lobster was good and fresh but overall I felt like I overpaid just to end up having a lobster, clams and some corn. I did enjoy sitting seaside outside.

excellent as usual been coming for years- excellent energy…read moreof an amazing crew cooking up fresh lobsters and seafood never been disappointed in 10 years price is market value byob and blueberry pie! dress warm due to the stiff breeze!!

We were driving on Route 1 and saw a sign for cheese, so needless to say, we followed it. It ended…read moreup being a 10-minute drive, and the detour was more than worth it! East Forty Farm and Dairy sells fresh meats and cheeses, the latter under Lakin's Gorges Cheese. We had the privilege of meeting Allison, the cheese maker and owner, and she was incredible. Not only did she tell us all about the cheese and the process, but she also introduced us to her baby cows! It was a lovely experience, and we cannot wait to return for more cheese and try their pork. The cheese itself was delicious. We already ate the Rockweed and it was one of the best cheeses we've had! The middle was briny since Allison adds seaweed to it -- it doesn't get more "Maine" than that. The farm has a self-serve fridge that's cash only but if you ring, Allison will come out and you can pay by card. Lovely spot, lovely people, delicious cheese.

Did the order ahead and pick up a cheese plate for 2-3 and it was divine. Had 4 types of cheeses…read morewith assorted accoutrements including buttermilk crackers which I would buy in boxes if I could. Absolutely make the drive out the peninsula or find where this cheese is stocked locally for you. Our favorite was the opus 42 and their casdilla blue.

Quick stop for a sandwich! They have a wide selection of coffee and teas. Sandwiches already…read moreprepared in the cooler. Picked up a ham sandwich to go. It was great! They also have bakery items that looked really yummy! Someone try the lime and coconut cake and tell me how it was. It looked amazing!! If you are in a hurry this is a great quick stop! At 3:00 they serve wines!!

NO ICED COFFEE!?!?!?…read more Otherwise coffee and baked goods are good. Sunny indoor area to sit and eat

Adorable. The…read moregentleman behind the counter was super kind and helpful with not only wine selections in his bar but also with local restaurant suggestions. I wish they offered wine flight tastings.

The area's best selection of wines (and cheese) from around the world offered by friendly and…read moreknowledgeable staff.

Went here today for lunch with some friends, absolutely loved it! I had the BLT, homemade bread,…read morelocal bacon & fresh veggies was delicious! Staff was very friendly, they even gave up their last loaf of bread from the kitchen for our purchase. Very good, farm fresh ingredients with a weekly menu that changes. We will 100% be back as regulars. Thank you for the unique farm house experience!

could be said i've taken up (wkend) residency in Maine for the cheese. yes i kid but fyi, state is…read moresecond to NY for most artisan cheesemakers and i eat lots for breakfast, midnight snack plus in-between. some treats from this organic creamery: Bevre red pepper-basil spread, mozzarella for caprese, buttery Tomme and cheddary Haymaker.

Beautiful shop with thoughtfully curated selection of wines, cheeses, and other epicurean…read moreessentials. Warm and knowledgeable staff to help guide your choices. Always stop by when making trips from the wilds into Bangor.

My wife picked up a $75 basket that was so small and lifeless I could not believe it. It's called…read morepresentation guys come on! For $75 I expect a BIG basket with tons of stuff. and their gift basket options started at $25! Gee, I bet the $25 one you could put in your pocket! What she was given was a joke. It's a good thing I wasn't the one picking up, I would have never accepted it. and no gift wrap or package option was given at pick-up. GIMMIE A BREAK! Learn presentation and value or close your doors! Santa would NOT approve.

Excellent wine and cheese selection. Ladies working store were friendly, polite and knowledgeable…read more Store is compact, clean, stocks and cheese case has a lovely selection. Getting cheese sliced to order by weight at a real counter ensures that you will be getting the real thing, that you like because you have the option to taste it, it ensures the cheese counter will take you through a tasting journey until you find something ideal, and hopefully a little bit of quips and information about each cheese along the way. I can't think of anywhere else I would rather shop for cheese, often precut preweighed and suffocating and it's little plastic jackets. Bottom line it is morally superior to buying cheese from a bin. So let start of this little story by stating the facts 1.) I know cheese. 2.) I love cheese. One of the cheeses I bought from here was spoilt suffering from a particularly bad case of rind rot that was not visually apparent-- only to the tounge. It was what I like to call a tongue piercer but not in a good way. I was wondering why my guests winced after taking a taste, looking puzzled and they politely tried to swallow and get the taste out of their mouths, eyes darting about. "You don't like cheddar with chives? Ohh! it's one of my favorite." *takes a bite* Hooo wee. Boy was it overly funked. Mouth stinging over ammoniatedly funky and not for the faint of heart. Okay so throw it in the chuck it bucket, chalk it up to whatever. But then we went to unwrap the pate well that piece was really past its prime, born just before Zsa Zsa Gabor all glint, grey, covered in a white penicillin like and... GULP green mold. As much as I wanted to cut off the oddly colored growths, to not let it go to waste, I didn't have the heart. 10 years ago? I would not have bat an eye. I would have cut off the nasty and gone to town or at least shared it with my pet cat. God I'm getting old and boring. Hence this Yelp review. Anyway back to the story! The guests were here. Thankfully I had some odds and ends in the cheese drawer to drag out and dust off. And I kid you not I produced a. processed summer salami to swoop in & stand in as a body double for the pate and pair with the pickles and mustard. Crisis averted! Other two cheeses were however perfect, D'affinois in peak ripeness and thrilled they stock moliterno al tartufo. So nice to get these cheeses up here! The d'affinois was smooth like a Donna summer record and the moliterno tasted as if I were there in Sardinia licking lapping at the ocean waves. Batting two out of two makes me wonder what else is lurking in the case, or did I just get unlucky? I'll give them a call and I'll return for sure. Again I stress EXCELLENT selection wonderful employees. But until they work out product dating and storage, I suggest you might ask to sample the cheeses before purchasing (just in case!) and committing-- even one you've had before. Cheeses vary through out the year and the seller importer and purveyor depending on how and how long they're stored/transported. Now here's the best part. I called them and they immediately offered a refund taking my word for this even after I offered to bring in the product to show. Woman on the phone was super sweet. Can't wait to go back and patronize this business again. Happy cheese eating!

This is the place to definitely stop for all your cheese needs. The selection isn't absolutely huge…read morebut it is a good variety. The staff is charming and incredibly knowledgeable. Highly recommend stopping by. Ask them about the lady who sells homemade marmalade down the road. Her marmalade and jams were absolutely delicious and pair perfectly with some of their cheese.