Mass Ave Wine Shoppe

MAWS is my favorite spot in town to pick up a few bottles of wine to take to a friend's house, etc.  Their concept of great, unique, and affordable wines really hits the mark. I love taking bottles from here because they are typically wines that people haven't tried or seen anywhere else and it is always great to try something new with friends.   They do change up their selection so there is always something to try.  

Many other Yelpers have commented on the lack of friendliness of the staff here.  I have been here plenty of times and haven't had similar experiences.   They have always been eager to lend a hand in selecting a bottle and giving a first hand description of what you can expect.  Mind you, they do hand select all of the wines they keep on the wall so they do typically like everything that they offer.  What else would you expect though?  I hate picking wines based solely by what is on the label so it's nice to have someone on hand to tell you about the flavor profile.  

Stop by on Mondays. You can't beat buy 3 get 1 "free"!

Snotty attitude.  I called to ask if they carried Sun King Oktoberfest beer and received a demeaning response.  With a very snotty attitude she stated that Sun King was just down the road, so of course they do not carry it.   I only live a block away from the Wine Shoppe, and was choosing to shop at their location, over Sun King (since they have crappy hours)....but now I will never set foot in the place.  Which is a bummer, because I love unique beers and wine...but I've worked in customer service for 10+ years...no one deserves to be talked to like that.

The location is outstanding. The wine/beer selection is unique and fun but the woman with the curly hair (think she is the owner) is surly. I don't demand a lot of attention nor do I expect to be doted on but 45 mins for a toasted salami sandwich that is so hard I could break a tooth is ridiculous. I asked if they had wine flights and she acted offended that I would even suggest such an idea. Uhm. Ok.. Sorry, I thought we were in a wine shoppe and a flight is a great way to select a bottle for home. I asked if I could have water with my sandwich. Bottle, tap, whatever I'm dropping $30 on 3 bottles of beer but needed water to rinse down the brick. Her reply, "No." Serious, deadpan. No. We don't have water. Ok. While I've ventured in a second time and hate to admit discovered one of my favorite beers, Sam Smith Organic Strawberry. Cupcakes are also fun treat. Overall, I cringe giving my money here. This woman makes Parisians seem affable.