Shopping

Downtown Cambridge is home to a bevy of independent, locally-owned shops. 

  

Black Anchor Tattoo and Piercing

437 Race Street

410.225.5879

Black Anchor on Facebook

Black Anchor on Instagram

Tattooing is easy to do badly and difficult to do well. The personal experience of the tattooist is of enormous importance, and so is the collective experience of other tattooists, past and present, from whom one learns habits and methods which are valuable, and tricks, short cuts and failures which must be avoided if the highest of standards are to be maintained. Visit us at www.blackanchortattoo.com.

 

Bliss Jewelry

505 Poplar Street

Bliss on Facebook

Most of the jewelry and accessories in Bliss are fashionably priced below $30.

 

Butterfly Boutique
510 Poplar Street

See Butterfly Boutique on Facebook. 

This new gift boutique opened in September 2015, and features something for everyone. Stop in to pick up a gift, and we're pretty sure you will find something for yourself.

 

Calista Boutique
406 Race Street

See Calista Boutique on Facebook. 

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This trendy boutique opened in September 2015 and features womens' fashions at affordable prices.

 

Cambridge Canvas & Sail Loft LLC
311A High Street
410.228.7414

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With a small dedicated staff with more than 60 years of combined canvas making experience, Cambridge Canvas & Sail Loft can take care of a wide range of canvas and sailing needs. In operation since 1985. All work is completed on site including any custom work. Specializing in canvas work for above and below decks. Also offering repairs on all types of canvas, cushions, and sails. Canvas cleaning and waterproofing offered year round, Sail washing offered during winter months. Also offering marine and commercial awnings. 

 

Choptank Charlie's Emporium

533 Poplar Street

410.228.2248

Choptank Charlie's on Facebook

Featuring a range of items for the home, art, jewelry, and more made by area artists and artisans. Don't miss the fish, crabs, lamps, snowmen, and more made from re-purposed buoys! Choptank Charlie's also offers tuxedo and wedding-suit rentals and custom window treatments created by the shop owner Jack Helgeson.

 

Clayton's Pharmacy

404 Washington Street

410.221.6400

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Clayton's on Facebook

Offering prescription medicines, over the counter medicines, sports supplements, and home health accessories, as well as homemade bath gels, lotions, scrubs, and more. Pharmacist Lisa Brooks earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy in 2005. The pharmacy offers free delivery in Cambridge, East New Market, Hurlock, Church Creek, Golden Hill, and select areas of Trappe. Open Monday-Saturday, 8am-6pm.

  

Craig's Drug Store & Gift Shop

409 Race Street

410.228.3322

Craig's on Facebook

Serving Cambridge since 1867 with a mix of essentials and home decor, candles, fine lotions, kids' stuff, and gifts.

 

Downtown Frame of Mine

319 High Street

(410) 228-7977

www.wrightsartamerica.com

Formerly Wright's Art & Framing on Maryland Avenue, this business is moving into the heart of downtown, a space next door to the Dorchester Center for the Arts. It features top quality frames by Larson-Juhl, as well as portrait painting and giclées, and original artwork by guest artist George Wright, who specializes in portraits, shore life paintings and sports memorabilia prints. Also offering original artwork printing, photo printing, enlargements and restoration services.

 

Heart of Dorchester Antiques

511 Poplar Street

Heart of Dorchester Antiques Facebook page

This antiques and collectibles emporium features quality antiques, furniture, art, decoys, glassware, books, and more. View some of the current items on their Facebook page.

  

Heirloom Antiques Gallery

419 Academy Street

410.228.8445

A quality co-op gallery featuring antiques and collectibles including furniture, books, rugs, pottery, clocks, jewelry, china and primitives. Open daily, 10am - 5pm, except Mondays.

  

Hubbard's Custom Blinds & Framing Gallery

435 Race Street

410.221.9961

Website

The area's only Hunter Douglas Gallery dealer, featuring blinds, shades, and shutters, plus custom picture framing, custom mirrors, and prints.

 

Katie Mae's Country Shoppe
516 Poplar Street
443.477.6413
Featuring Amish-style furniture and home decor, as well as baked goods prepared by local Amish families. Also serving cold and hot comfort food for lunch and dinner. Delivery available.

 

Lethal Injections
512 Race Street
443-225-5161
Tattoo parlor.

 

Liv Again

317 High Street
Liv Again Facebook page

Liv Again features a mix of cool and funky furniture, home décor, art, and more — all in a meticulously restored 1892 building. Inside you’ll find higher-end consignment and new furniture, with a focus on repurposed and upcycled design, fair trade items, and home décor. The second floor displays art by regional artists and is available for special event rental. Interior design services are also available. Liv Again also hosts occasional live entertainment and special events.

 

Lutheran Mission Society

415 Race Street

410.228.8437

Thrift store.

 

The Shops at Magnolia Grove

410 Race Street

410.330.5959

Shops at Magnolia Grove Facebook Page

The Shops at Magnolia Grove are Race Street Gallery, Joie de Vivre Way, Night Kitchen Coffee and Magnolia Grove Boutique, featuring the work of regional and national artists; micro-batch artisanal coffee made locally, and "curated fashion."

 

Main Attractions

504 Race Street

This shop specializes in men's and women's apparel, plus "The Shoe Room" showcasing the latest styles in sports footwear.

  

Malina Custom Leather: Every Stitch By Hand

447 Race Street, Second Floor

443.205.4221

Featuring custom leather belts, bags, briefcases, and more, while doubling as the craftsman’s workshop where Dennis Napolitan, longtime leather craftsman, creates his products. Malina also offers leather repair. Open by appointment--please call in advance.

 

Mi Tierra Mexicana

618 Race Street

410.228.8926

Everything from cowboy boots to music to piñatas to produce and pastries, all with a Latino touch.

  

Race Beauty Supply

618 Race Street

410.221.8868

Extensive array of hair products and beauty supplies—including wigs, soaps, hair coloring, and much more.

 

R. Brooks & Son Home Appliances
115 Maryland Avenue
410-228-7811

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Sales, installation and service of appliances for the home.

 

Simmons Center Market & Country Cobbler

600 Race Street

410.228.4313

Simmons on Facebook

Step back in time at this nostalgic 75-year-old, family-run general store with fresh-cut meat, produce, antiques, and more. Also featuring annuals and perennials in season, plus country decor.

 

Steppin' In Style at Bertha's Boutique

630 Race Street

410.228.5362

Featuring women's clothing, sizes 2–34.

 

Sunnyside

500 Poplar Street

410.901.9009

Website

Sunnyside on Facebook

Indulge in Goods for the Conscience at Sunnyside, where we support fairly traded, environmentally friendly, and handmade items, including great jewelry, unusual gifts, and fabulous clothing. Open seven days.

• Voted "Best Unique Gifts" by readers of What's Up Eastern Shore magazine for 2014.

• Named "Best of the Eastern Shore 2013" for "Best Artisan Jewelry"  by What's Up Eastern Shore magazine.

• Named "Best of the Eastern Shore 2010" for "Best Women's Clothing Boutique"  by What's Up Eastern Shore magazine.

• Named "Best of the Eastern Shore 2014" for "Best Women's Clothing Boutique"  by What's Up Eastern Shore magazine.

 

Tienda Mexicana Valasquez

601 Race Street

410.221.1293

Grocery store carrying a wide selection of Latino groceries, produce, and more.

 

THE WINE BAR

414 Race Street

410.221.1960

THE WINE BAR on Facebook

Featuring local wines and artisan cheeses from around the world, chocolates, candies, coffee beans, loose teas, gifts, gourmet items, and Smith Island Cakes. Also featuring a wine bar!

 

W.H. Webb Oyster Company

430 Race Street

410.901.2424

W.H. Webb Website

COMING AT SOME POINT: A shucking and packing facility for oyster aquaculture that continues the Webb family tradition of oystering that goes back to 1901. The project also includes Ole Paps Oyster Bar, with will be available for private functions and catering on and off premises. President and CEO Arthur W. Webb, Jr., is the original founder and owner of the Awful Arthur’s Oyster Bar and Awful Arthur’s Seafood Co. chain. At the moment there is no firm opening date available for this project.

 

 

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Second Saturdays!
Downtown Cambridge rolls out the red carpet every Second Saturday of the month.  Shops stay open late; galleries and museums host openings; music, food, and kids' activities are often on tap as well.