25 best cheese shops to pay homage to fromage (2024)

Vromage (meaning vegan cheese), was established in 2014 by owner Youssef Fahouri. They offer a seasonal menu of vromage as well as salad and sandwich options.

Yelp Elite, Korbi K. says;
“Ermagherd. It’s nearly impossible to find good vegan cheese, but Vromage succeeds on a luxury level. I am officially addicted to the Brie truffle, which has become my new comfort food (atop oven-toasted sourdough baguette with olive oil & balsamic vinaigrette) and I’ve had to return here multiple times over the last few months. This place has become my new running destination.”

Joe’s Italian Deli has been in the Arthur Avenue district for over thirty year serving fine imported cheeses, Italian meats, oils and vinegars, and Italian pastas. Their specialty is homemade, fresh mozzarella cheeses that Joe has been making since he was a young man.

Yelper, Edwin P. says;
“If you’re looking for authentic Italian dishes, this is the place to go been going to this place for the past three years and always glad that I do service is 100 out of 100 family owned business. You are welcome as soon as you walk in the door. and upon arriving they have so much selection. The ambience is amazing. Sometimes you do not know what to buy. Everything looks so good and delicious.”

Oh Mamma’s On the Avenue is a full-circle cheese operation with an offering of freshly grown and prepared foods in addition to other local, regional, national, and international artisan fare in South Bend’s Market District.

Yelp Elite, Maria F. says;
“These are some of the best sandwiches in South Bend. If you like paninis, this is a great spot. The staff is always friendly, and they have an amazing cheese and meat selection. This is the best spot to order charcuterie boards for events. The location next to the Farmer’s Market is nice and convenient. You can sit down and eat there, but I’d recommend taking your sandwich to go. Their homemade pickles are delicious and I’m a fan of ordering whatever their featured sandwich is when I’m there. You can order your sandwich spicy, which I love. This is a great little spot if you’re in the area!”

Through the market, the owners of Gourmet Market French Specialties aim to bring you a curated selection of artisan products that do justice to the time-tested French tradition of gastronomy.

Yelp Elite, Rebecca P. says;
“Only amazing things to say about this market. It is truly so unique and authentic. They make the most beautiful charcuterie boards are amazing. And the service is incredible and the staff are so hard-working.”

Antonelli’s offers cut-to-order service so you get artisan goods at their best, the way the maker would want. They believe cheese should be fun, not pretentious, and they aim to make it that way while living their mission: Do Good. Eat Good

Yelp Elite, Amanda A. says;
“This neighborhood gem is truly a one-of-a-kind, spectacular place. I’ve come here for over 20 years and not only are the products the very best you can find in Austin, but this family-run spot has the best customer service and the most fun events! I absolutely love their tasting nights; from date nights to birthdays or family visits, I love coming here for a cozy, fun and delicious night. It’s also the perfect place to pick up delicious food for events, small parties, or just for yourself!”

Smiley Brothers Specialty Foods is a restaurant, specialty butcher, deli, cheesemonger, and wine store offering a variety of high quality items created and produced by their chefs.

Yelp Elite, Amy B. says;
“I was VERY impressed with the atmosphere & the quality of service. All the employees were extremely friendly & helpful. We’ve already made plans to come back to pick up fresh meats from the butcher for grilling during football season &, of course, to score some of that incredible ranch! They also sellcheese, wine, beer, family meals & offer catering. Thank you for a wonderful lunch, Smiley Brothers! I’ll be back soon…the bacon wrapped meatloaf sandwich is calling me! If you haven’t been here yet I highly, highly recommend paying them a visit.”

Rogers Park Provisions is a modern take on the classic general store. “Provisions” is a one-stop destination for craft beer,wine, and spirits; fresh baked items, gourmet dry goods, local and regional cheese and charcuterie, and unique gifts, cards, body products, and housewares.

Yelper, Eileen Z. says;
“I messaged Rogers Park Provisions on Monday 1/22/24 to see if they carried the delicious vegan artisanal cheese from Rebel Cheese in Austin, Texas. I got a response from the owner, Erik, the very next day, saying that he had placed an order which would arrive in a couple weeks. That is amazing customer service! Then yesterday, Thursday 1/25/24, just a few days later, I got a message from him that the vegan cheese had arrived. He put some aside for me and I picked it up this evening. I made an unusual request on Monday and it was fulfilled on Friday! That is truly spectacular customer service, and they just got a loyal vegan cheese loving customer! Thank you, Erik!!“

Mingle + Graze specializes in creating chef-driven sandwiches, a diverse dinner menu, and thoughtfully curated charcuterie and cheese boards with a cultural influence that will elevate any occasion.

Yelper, Mikelle D. says;
“Mingle + Graze is one of my very favorite spots. The ambiance is to die for, so cute, comfortable & homey! The staff is always kind and welcoming, not to mention so knowledgeable about their products and very helpful with suggestions! I love supporting a woman-owned business and feel extra good doing so feeling sure the food I’m getting is superb. The boards are perfectly snackable and have a great mix of meats, cheeses, nuts, dried fruits and bread. Everything feels like so much care goes into it from the atmosphere to the actual eats, I can’t wait to go back!”

Frank & Louie’s Italian Specialties is a take-out Italian deli and specialty store. They offer made-to-order sandwiches, cheeses, meats, cookies, homemade baked goods, pastries, pies as well as quality prepared foods.

Yelper, Sarah S. says;
“What more is there to say about Frank & Louie’s besides EPIC? I’m from NY & my family is super Italian, so Italian hero’s are taken very seriously & there are a plethora of solid Italian delis to get consistently good hero’s from in NY. Here in Delaware, not so much. So when I was introduced to F&L’s, to be honest, I was shocked at how legit they were.Their cold cuts are top notch, imported and sliced thin (as they always should be), and their mozz, to their sweet peppers, are literal perfection.”

Mongers’ Provisions was created to take you on a culinary journey and introduce you to exceptional products and their makers. They have curated a selection of some of the world’s finest cheeses, chocolates and charcuterie.

Yelp Elite, Mina M. says;
“I absolutely love this place! From their cheese, meat, and provision selection, to their wine, grilled cheeses, and tomato soup, this place is the BOMB! Zach the head honcho Cheese Monger is so very kind and a delight. Every monger is very educated about cheese and happy to teach you about everything in the store. The store is very clean and aesthetic. Everything is very well organized and easy to find. I love shopping around and finding new products to try. I especially love Amy, she is very nice and easy to talk to.“

Cheese Ranch carries specialty cheeses and gourmet cured meats. They serve sandwiches, cheese plates, charcuterie and antipastos with a fine selection of accoutrements. To them, good cheese is something to savor and enjoy. They also pride themselves on offering local options.

Yelp Elite, Ruth C. says;
“Stopped by here for Wisconsin Brick Cheese and of course I ended up going home with an assortment of goodies. Margo, Natalie and Carrie (plus one other person who I missed her name) were so helpful and knowledgeable, it was such a great overall experience. This place is a haven of many specialty items where a lot were local CO (yippie!). The layout and energy were fun and exciting.“

The Culture Shop offers a variety of cheese and charcuterie options as well as sandwiches, sides, desserts, and beverages. They also offer gift options and event platters.

Yelp Elite, Elizabeth D. says;
“The Culture Shop is our weekend happy place 🙂 We love walking or biking up here and enjoying sandwiches/beers on their little patio (our dog enjoys it too) and love their selection of wines, snacks and other provisions. The staff are wonderful here, and the space is so cute – just big enough but still feels like a little “hole in the wall” deli/bottle shop! I almost always get whatever sandwich they have on special (which they announce weekly on their Instagram) – they make practically everything in-house and you can tell they really care about using high-quality, fresh ingredients in their sandwiches, soups and sides. My husband is obsessed with their grilled cheese (with bacon, of course) – we think it’s the best one in CLT!“

At Sweet Land Farm they believe that the most magical ingredient to delicious cheese starts with the land. They work the soil themselves to grow and harvest fresh high quality forage and cultivate the wide open pastures for grazing. The land and its soil are the foundation for healthy goats, outstanding fresh milk and amazing cheese. Today Sweet Land Farm is part of the movement in Hawaii to achieve food security for the islands.

Yelp Elite, Mia M. says;
“Sweet Land Farm is an excellent stop for some goat fun! We had no idea this place was here, but it was surprisingly busy. Lots of families with younger kids were visiting. There are two sections of goats, one with adult goats and one with younger goats. The young goats are easier to pet as they can put their heads over the bars, but the adult goats are funny because they’ll fight over who gets to eat from your hand. Brown bags of hay are available for purchase for $6 from the gift shop. The hay bags look small but are really stuffed and seem to have a never ending supply of hay. In addition to the goat enclosures, there’s a gift shop with shirts, nice wood charcuterie boards, and lots of cheese and ice cream products.“

Door County Creamery handcrafts everything. They offer artisan sandwiches, handmade gelato, homemade goat milk soaps, wines, charcuterie, farm fresh and aged cheeses. Their tag line is their mission: love local cheese.

Yelp Elite, Victoria L. says;
“These were the best sandwiches we’ve ever had. These guys have nailed it. We tried 4 different sandwiches and French onion soup, purchased two bottles of wine. They also have a large local cheese selection and gift shop. Seems like a family run operation. If I lived in the area, I’d eat here weekly I’m sure. The Hot Honey and Roast Beef were just wow. Skip the fancy restaurant for lunch and come here.“

The Cheese Shop offers cut to order American artisan cheese as well as local and regional products. They also offer cheese club memberships and ship cheese anywhere in the US.

Yelp Elite, Irina F. says;
“Small shop with a huge selection of cheeses from around the world! If you cannot decide- guys at the counter will help you, they will let you try whatever you are thinking! It would be a nice place to come in when it’s nice and warm outside. You can get a wine samples and charcuterie board and enjoy!“

Cheese & Crack originally started as a food cart and in 2014 opened Cheese & Crack Snack Shop with an expanded menu and wine. Cheese & Crack specializes in grown-up snack time: cheese, wine, beer, slushies, soft serve ice cream, sundaes, sandwiches and snacks.

Yelp Elite, Gabby F. says;
“My partner and I finally paid this place a visit tonight and it surpassed all expectations! We split the giant Sampler Plate, which came with an assortment of four cheeses (sharp cheddar, brie, brie brûlée and blue cheese), salami, prosciutto, honey, mustard, jam, cornichon, olives, baguette and crackers. All of the flavors blended so well together. We especially loved the brie brûlée!! All washed down with some sparkling rosé 🙂 To finish it all off, we enjoyed two vanilla soft serves dusted with matcha and topped with chocolate cowboy hats.“

The Wine Source offers a focused selection of high quality cheeses. They put emphasis on small production farmstead products and hold a special interest in locally produced cheeses. Their aim is to bring a wide array of cheeses to customers by continuously rotating and carefully curating their selection.

Yelper Zinnia X. says;
“This is my FAVORITE place to buy my alcohol. They have a great selection, helpful staff and sometimes they even have wine tasting events at the store. This is also my go-to place for meat/cheese/wine night. I will buy a couple different types of meat (prosciutto, coppa etc.) and get a couple different cheeses (goat, hard) and a baguette. The meats are very thinly sliced when you order them and the cheese selection is very diverse. The olives are also very good. Definitely the way to go if you are feeling an indulgent snack.”

Cultured specializes in local & unique farmstead cheeses; highlighting ​Kenny’s Farmhouse Cheese.​ They offer an array of finely-crafted cheese boards, charcuterie, and a selection of carefully-curated wines & beer.

Yelper, Elise B. says;
“Stumbled upon Cultured while exploring Louisville with a group of friends and feel like we found a hidden gem! The shop is absolutely adorable – they have a cute outdoor patio area and the inside has a cute neon sign with a selfie stick and light at the ready! The staff were really friendly and helpful. We ended up making our own charcuterie board to take to go. I felt like the price was very reasonable for everything we got! The cheese and meats were delicious and we really enjoyed all the little accoutrements as well. Would definitely recommend this for lunch, happy hour, or even a cute date night!”

Oyama Sausage Company takes pride in producing the finest quality charcuterie from uncompromisingly good ingredients and ethically raised meats. They offer a wide variety of cheeses, each carefully sourced and tasted.

Yelper, Ron R. says;
“Believe the hype! The line might be intimidating at first, but the sausages here were worth the wait! We arrived at the Granville Island Public Market on a Saturday evening around 4pm (closes at 6pm) to avoid the heavy morning crowds. The line here was still long but moved along fairly fast. It’s your typical butcher style meat stand with a variety of meats, cheeses, and cured meats. I asked for salami cuts of ‘finocchiona with fennel’ as well as the ‘fig and port’ salami. I asked for 100g each, in which I’d say they were about 30-40 slices depending. These cuts were not overly salty and had real good flavor! We did pair it with a smoked gouda and manchego hard cheese. Both cheeses were excellent tasting as well.”

At Scheffler’s Delicatessen you’ll find a wide selection of gourmet world cheeses, the largest selection of prosciutto in the city, patés from all countries, fresh truffles from Italy and France, as well as oils, vinegars, mustards, and condiments from everywhere.

Yelp Elite, Larie L. says;
“One of my favourite stores in St. Lawrence Market and my go to place when planning to make a charcuterie board. Scheffler’s Deli sells premium, high-quality cured cold cut meats from all around the world. They also offer a wide variety of cheeses by the weight. And if you’re looking for gourmet food products ranging from olives, antipasti, condiments and imported nuts like Marcona & Valencia almonds, this is one place where you want to get them.“