Wellfleet Oysters from Wellfleet, MA

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Quantity: 50 Count | $2.80 per Oyster
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Farmer: Barbara Austin, Irving + Jake Puffer, Mike Devasto + Katie Murphy, Clint Austin, Will Barrio, Andy Jacob

Size: ~2.5"

Wellfleets are well renowned for their intensely briny taste (think big blast of ocean water) and clean finish. They also have a defined vegetal undertone from the bottom planting. Well-defined adductor muscles and plump, juicy meats make for a tender, chewy bite.

About Wellfleet Oysters

Harvest location: Wellfleet, MA, CCB11/CCB14

How they’re grown: Some Wellfleet seed comes from our very own hatchery! The seed is either placed in bags on racks on the ocean floor or bottom planted for grow-out, depending on the grower. The leases are super close to the mouth of the Blackfish Creek Estuary, a brackish salt pond that provides tons of food (delicious algae and plankton) for the oysters to eat. Big, quick tides move swiftly through the beds twice a day giving the oysters their distinctive high salinity and crisp minerality. During the winter, all gear is removed from the water to prevent storms and ice from destroying the oysters.

Why they’re unique: 
Wellfleet is a famed oyster town! There are over 100 small growers in Wellfleet, many of whom work alongside their family members, keeping the old-fashioned farming traditions alive. We select oysters from seven top-notch growers in the Wellfleet shellfish community to provide the classic New England oyster experience.

Story: 
The most distinguishing aspect of the Wellfleet growers is how passionate they are about their livelihood. It is a small town with a very large cast of characters. Each grower bringing their own unique, original, and competitive personalities to provide the best product they can. Grab some popcorn and head down to Wellfleet Harbor around low tide; you will see what we mean. Most of there farmers have been doing this for a long time, and many of them work alongside their family members. They embody the old-fashioned farming tradition that reflects history in every bite.

⚠ Prop 65 Warning

Consuming this product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Oyster FAQ

How long do my oysters keep?

Your oysters keep in the refrigerator for 5-7 days!  You can order a day or two early to make sure you have them in time for your gathering.  They are totally fine hangin’ out in the cool air.  

How do I store these bad boys?

When you receive your package, pull them out of the box (these guys need a little fresh air!). Grab a mixing bowl and throw the mesh bag in the bowl so that the oysters don’t leak all over your refrigerator. Grab a damp cloth and throw the cloth over the bowl.  You are good to go for the next 5-7 days. Doesn’t hurt to dampen the cloth each day to keep them moist and chilled.

Should I keep them on ice?

Only put the oysters on ice before service.  The oysters will actually die in the melted fresh water so do not store the oysters on ice.  They will not like this.

How are they shipped?

We ship using FedEx Overnight service. You will receive tracking info after the label has been printed the day before your oysters are set to arrive.  We do not require a signature – Fedex will leave your package at your doorstep.

Is your packaging recyclable?

Short answer: YES!

Our ClimaCell thermal liners are made of 90% FSC certified virgin kraft paper and corn starch, which allows you to recycle the insulated liner at home along with the cardboard box.⁠

Not only are the liners water repellant, they’re just as insulating as traditional styrofoam AND they can be recycled up to 5 times. Saving the planet has never been easier.⁠

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Overall rating: 4.680942 / 5 from 467 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Wellfleet Oysters from Wellfleet, MA, are renowned for their intensely briny taste and clean finish. Customers appreciate the great flavor, impeccable service, and fast shipping. The oysters are sourced from seven top growers in the Wellfleet shellfish community, embodying the town's old-fashioned farming traditions.

Summary topics

  • Customer Experience (5%): It was observed by customers that the experience with Wellfleet Oysters was consistently great and wonderful.
  • Flavor Profile (19%): A significant amount of customers expressed appreciation for the great taste of the Wellfleet Oysters.
  • Customer Service (5%): Customers expressed appreciation for the great service provided by Wellfleet Oysters, with multiple reviews praising the impeccable customer service.
  • Shipping Reliability (9%): Customers keep praising the fast and reliable shipping, with many mentioning that the delivery was always on time.
  • Order Satisfaction (15%): A significant number of customers loved the order and expressed their intention to order again in the future.

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Review highlights

  • "We like our oysters clear (claire, as we say in French) with no fat (opaque), and a high briney flavor."Astrid
  • "Nice deep cups, briny, perfect size, really tasty."Jeffrey D.
  • "Great picking, packing, healthy oysters, super briny, straight ahead flavor, easy shucking, we loved them raw."Omar A.

Reviews

Let me start out by

"Let me start out by saying I have ordered oysters several times in the past, all with excellent results. This time I felt the oyster shells were very fragile (nearly all broke apart when shucking) and the oysters were bland and waterery. This was my first time ordering in the summer versus fall/spring. Not sure if that had something to do with it but this time around they were not as good."

Michael V. (2/5)

Varied experience

"Sometimes you'll get wellfleets that are incredible, with deep cups and consistent sizes and nice big meats. Other times you'll get dinks. They are always salty so if you like that, not sure what other option is saltier"

Rich (4/5)

These were absolutely amazing! Perfectly

"These were absolutely amazing! Perfectly fresh, and the customer service is an absolute gem. I will be using this company again. 10/10"

Julia F. (5/5)

Delicious!

"We’ve had the Wellfleet oysters twice and loved them! The second time one of them was broken open in the bag😳"

Peter F. (5/5)

The oysters were AMAZING!!! SOLD

"The oysters were AMAZING!!! SOLD on ordering from you!"

Dorothy K. (5/5)

Oyster review

"A lot of the oysters were not close to being 2. 5. Enjoyed the flavor. Easy to open. Probably will not order again."

Laurie F. (3/5)

One of the best!!

"Great oysters. Love the brine and the taste of the ocean. My wife gets me oysters every year for Fathers Day and my birthday. The quality and service can’t be beat."

Robert M. (5/5)

"Always fresh and on time!"

Kelli (5/5)

Pretty good

"Shuckers dream. Lots of brine and good size oysters. A bit too salty for me though."

Mary O. (4/5)

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"We donated an oyster party for a fundraiser for the Land Trust Gala. I ordered Island Creek now two years in a row. They always arrive fresh (with temperature strip intact) and right on time! Thank you Island Creek!"

Benigno G. (5/5)

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