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 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.
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.
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
Website
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
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
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.
Five Fold CrossFit
404 Washington St.
410.989.2025
Five Fold CrossFit’s Facebook Page
Our local Cross Fit box hosts daily classes and occasional Couch to Cross Fit classes on Saturdays.
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
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.
Knit Nook
410 Race Street
443.648.5648
Knit Nook Facebook Page
This one-stop shop has everything for knitters, including textiles, supplies, patterns, classes and groups sessions.
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.
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
Website
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
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
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.