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ACK Gioia (Joy-ahh) are Artisan Cheese Makers Producing Fresh, Mozzarella, Burrata, and Stracciatella in Brewster, MA. We Offer Sandwiches, Salads, Coffee, Wine, and Beer. Open for Breakfast and Lunch.

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About ACK Gioia

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Photograph by Marcus Juliani 

ACK Gioia (Joy-ahh) is a mother/daughter team that specializes in producing fresh, handmade artisan mozzarella, burrata, and stracciatella cheese at our retail location located in Brewster, MA on Cape Cod. We are also a retail store and cafe selling our handmade cheese as well as a curated selection of outsourced cheeses from around the US and the world, fresh and dried pasta, sauces, olive oils, crackers, charcuterie boxes to-go, freshly baked focaccia, sourdough ciabatta, and Nantucket honey (produced by Elizabeth’s husband David, “Bee Happy Honey Company”.) We serve breakfast and lunch daily with a selection of delicious sandwiches and salads using only the highest quality meats, cheeses, and bread. Every sandwich is made to order. We have a large outdoor deck for dining and offer a well curated selection of beer and wine.

ACK Gioia is mother-daughter-owned producing artisan, hand-pulled cheese themselves. Elisabeth was born in Ferrara, Italy, and raised in Naples. She met her husband David in Rome while she was studying for her translation degree. They ultimately settled on Nantucket Island where they have been for the last thirty-plus years. Elisabeth started making cheese for family and friends in 2011 because she missed the fresh cheeses in Italy.  From there word started to spread and ACK Gioia was born. Elizabeth’s daughter Alexandra got involved and they’ve sold their cheese on Nantucket for the past 12 years. Alex moved to Cape Cod in 2019 and they decided to open a retail location in Brewster.

Mother daughter team, Elisabeth and Alex Hitchcock share their love of handmade artisan cheese with Cape Cod at their Brewster, MA cafe, ACK Gioia.

Praise

Here’s What Our Customers Are Saying About Our Shop.

“The real stars are not the stracciatella or focaccia, but the owners! Alex and Elizabeth put an extraordinary amount of care into the shop and that passion shows in their interactions with the community as well. You will find yourself here often for the fantastic menu, high quality ingredients, imports, and local goods!”

– Haley Cabre

“My absolute favorite place for sandwiches and fresh cheese! The Three Graces is the best sandwich we have found on the Cape and their cheese is a regular staple in our household, not to mention the fresh ciabatta and focaccia they also make. Obsessed is an understatement. Do yourself a favor and don’t miss out on this Brewster gem.”

– Kristy Lee Ballantine

“Our group of 4 got salads and sandwiches and they were all amazing. Fresh, tasty ingredients. The Three Graces sandwich was AMAZING the best sandwich I’ve had in a long time. You have to try it. Dietary restrictions: Salads are easily gluten-free.”

– Peter Krieg

“Delicious mozzarella cheese. The sandwiches, focaccia, and baked products are great! Reminds me of my days in Brooklyn, NY. This is my “go-to” when in Brewster. Lastly, I didn’t get a chance to try the bagels, but I will next trip!”

– Charles Epstein

“The best Sandwich on Cape Cod in my opinion from the in-house bread that is made every morning fresh to the ingredients and this size of the sandwiches are incomparable to any other sandwich shop around!! Great job all the way around!”

– Bradley Louw

“I cannot say enough about how much I enjoy the workers and the food at ACK Gioia. The quality and attention to detail of not only the food but also the wine is top-notch. I have also always had pleasant informative interactions with every employee and both of the owners Alex and Elizabeth. It is so nice to have a local source of cheese and pasta. The sandwiches are also phenomenal. As a vegetarian, it is so hard to find a hearty filling sandwich and ACK Gioia is the answer. I have never had a better burrata cheese. Support small women-owned businesses and run to ACK Gioia.”

– Kirsten Dube

“I’ve been meaning to stop in here for a while and finally did today because I recently found out they had breakfast sandwiches! It was delicious and a nice change of pace from your usual breakfast sandwich. Service was super quick and friendly, and they had a nice area out front to sit and enjoy our food. The selection of cheese and pantry items was high quality too, and I will be back for some of that tiramisu!”

– Willow North

“I only wish it hadn’t taken us so long to find this gem. Beautiful foods, we’ve ordered some truly special customized charcuterie and cheese spreads for when we have company, delicious sandwiches. The best part is the people who run it, so you’re delighted to support the business of such nice people!”

– Marcelene Parmelee

“Absolutely delicious! I brought home a sampling of several sandwiches which we cut up so everyone could sample all. Out of this world! Also, you have to order lunch to eat on the cheery deck. Again, yummy! Always have a burrata at home to make a salad. A welcome addition to Brewster!”

– Marcia Smith

“The best breakfast sandwich I’ve had on the Cape. The tastiest focaccia I’ve had outside of Italy and the cold brew is strong.”

– Jamie Gooden

Products in Our Shop

These specialty foods below can be found in our shop.

• House-Made Mozzarella
• House-Made Burrata
• House-Made Stracciatella
• Selection of Cheese & Meat
• House-baked plain and rosemary focaccia, and sourdough ciabatta

• Nantucket Bee Happy Honey Co.
• Fresh Bread
• Crackers
• Olive Oil
• Charcuterie Boxes To-go

• Coffee & Tea
• Beer & Wine
• Breakfast Sandwiches
• Lunch Sandwiches & Salads
• In-House Made Fresh Pasta

• Local Jam & Jelly
• Balsamic Vinegar
• Hot sauces
• Pasta Sauces

Products

These specialty foods below can be found in our shop.

• Handmade Artisan Mozzarella
• Handmade Artisan Burrata
• Handmade Artisan Stracciatella
• Selection of Cheese & Meat
• Fresh & Dried Pasta
• Pasta Sauces
• Fresh Baked Rosemary Focaccia
• Nantucket Honey
• Fresh Bread
• Crackers
• Olive Oil
• Charcuterie Boxes To-go
• Coffee & Tea
• Beer & Wine
• Sandwiches & Salads
• Balsamic Vinegar
• Jam & Jelly
• Beverages
• Hot Sauces
• Breakfast Sandwiches

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