This is one of those places that actually deserves their self-imposed "world's best" titles: their Mac n Cheese is on another level! Something about their cheese adds a "kick" to it, maybe like a non-tangy tanginess (for lack of better words); you just have to try it. They have their Mac n Cheese already prepared, so lines move pretty quickly. While you wait for your food, you can watch some of the workers in a factory-type setting as they process their macs and their cheese. My only regret is that I didn't try the other Mac (the Mariachi), which I'm definitely going to get next time I'm in Seattle. read more

Beecher's Handmade Cheese - World's Best Mac n Cheese (regular size) - Cheese Shops Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Love, Love, Love! My wife is a HUGE mac n cheese fan. This spot did not disappoint. The cheese is very creamy but also very smooth at the same time. I truly believe that if you are a big time cheese lover you must stop by. The line is usually going to be long and wrap around the corner of the store, but it is worth it. It was so good couldnt even get a picture of ours, didnt realize it until after we were done. read more

Hands down one of the best Mac n Cheeses I've ever had. You can really taste the cheese! There's something about it that just makes it stand out from the rest! The breadzel was just meh to me. Mine wasn't as soft as I anticipated it to be, but it was a good compliment to my mac n cheese. I definitely want to try the spicy version of the mac n cheese next time. All of their hand crafted cheese was delicious. Now I'm not one to just sit and eat cheese, but I'm glad I got to try some of the ones they offered. read more

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Being from WI, I'd like to think I've eaten an above average amount of cheese in my life including a lot of mac & cheeses and Beecher's definitely ranks up there. During our initial visit, we ordered the "world's best" mac & cheese - decadent, creamy, well balance of subtle sharpness and spice from the cheese. We ended up going back the next day because we wanted to try the smoked salmon mac & cheese as well - strong dill flavor, the smoked salmon was flavorful but limited, wish there was a bit more smoked salmon. Would probably stick with just ordering the "world's best" the next time we're back. Very limited seating but like many of the places in Pikes Place, it was more of a grab-and-go type of situation - we never had issues find a quick place to sit outdoors in the surrounding area and especially nice finding a place overlooking the water. It was neat seeing the cheese production while waiting in line or if you're lucky enough to snag a seat in their store. read more

Beecher's Handmade Cheese - World's Best Mac and Cheese Small - Cheese Shops Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Amazing Mac and cheese, tons of flavor and just a cool experience being able to see it being made. I definitely recommend stopping by if you've never been. read more

You walk by a store that is making cheese, melting cheese in front of you. You cannot not get something from them. My friend and I shared a mac n cheese. Yes it is a very great mac n cheese. Yes you should try it, yes you should not ignore your temptation as you walked by the window. read more

Beecher's Handmade Cheese - Cheese Shops Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I've always loved this place and make it a point to come here anytime I'm in Seattle. My favorite is the southwest style Mac and Cheese, the regular is good too but the SW is best. I tried the smoked salmon version they had on this trip which seemed like the same recipe for the SW just with Salmon. You could barely taste the salmon which I thought was a good thing because I was scared it would be "fishy". read more

I came for the mac and cheese at pike's place. There was a line but it moved quickly. The mac and cheese was good, would get it again next time i'm at Pike's place. I like that there was a small option so I could eat food from lots of different spots and not get too full. The mac had a subtle graininess to it, not in a bad way, just in that real cheese texture and flavor kind of way. The noodles where cooked well and not overcooked which is always a risk with this kid of noodles. The Cheesy bagel thing looked good so I bought it too. Personally, I would skip it next time. It was as not overly cheesy and the bread was denser than I expected. But it sure looked beautiful in the sunlight lol! Great for Instagram! read more

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Delicious cheese BUT extremely rude staff. I was called in with a disrespectful hand gesture, and was asked to pay with repetitive hand taps on the counter. I wont stop by here again. read more

Beecher's Handmade Cheese - Cheese Shops Near Me - Seattle, Washington

It's good Mac. N cheese but nothing crazy amazing. The grilled cheese with kimchi needed more kimchi or flavor. Regardless it's a spot u gotta try read more

Really not sure why this place is so highly rated and recommended. We waited in line for about 10 mins when they opened as we had heard so many people telling us we had to try Beechers. Having walked past the store the evening prior and watching them make the cheese in the front of the shop through the window, we were excited to try them. However, $10 + tip for a tiny grilled cheese was a big disappointment and we soon realized we had been captured by another tourist trap. Don't get me wrong, the grilled cheese was tasty however you are paying for the name and location only ... don't expect to get any kind real meal satisfaction from here, even less so with the tiny container of Mac n Cheese we saw others paying $11 for. Glad we tried it but would not come back. read more

Beecher's is definitely an iconic spot in Seattle's Pikes Place. My friends and I came around noon and the line wasn't super long, but it was starting to snake out to the corner. The line took maybe like 10-15 minutes, a LOT faster than we had anticipated. The process of ordering and getting food was super fast. To order cheese, there's another register at the back. It was about $12 for a large mac and cheese. We only ordered one large mac and cheese to share among the three of us. It was so good. They use penne pasta and the cheese was super creamy and thick. The mac and cheese was not watery at all. Because of the cheese, it is a pretty heavy meal. However, we were all really content with the amount. It was also cool to watch them make the cheese on the other side of the glass. They do have a few chairs, but definitely not for a big group to hang out. I would recommend to share a large mac and cheese with friends. They also have a spicy mac and cheese as well as sandwich options. I would definitely recommend this place to friends visiting Seattle! read more

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I love cheese. I had high expectations for the Beecher's famous Mac n cheese. It had a kick to it, and it was great and cheesy and the noodles were pene. I loved it. I craved it weeks later and wish I was able to eat more. I think the line most be generally long, I was there on a Thursday evening and I even got to sit in front of the window where you can watch them make the cheese. Free samples of GOOD cheese curds too. They squeaked in the mouth, aka they are the real deal. My star rating: 5 - I would be a regular customer 4 - would go back again 3 - probably try a different place 2 - not very satisfied 1 - turnaround and run read more

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Stopped by earlier this morning and there was no line. Came back around 1:30 and there was a small line for the cheese and no line for the cafe. It was probably because they ran out of crab Mac and cheese. Good thing I just wanted to try their world's famous one! I got the 8oz and it was tasty. Definitely cheesy, and they use penne pasta. It wasn't my absolute favorite that I've ever had but it was tasty! But it is also heavy, I had a few other things to eat and was pretty full after. Pretty cool that you can watch them make the cheese in the front of the store. read more

Beecher's Handmade Cheese - Cheese Shops Near Me - Seattle, Washington

What I got: World's Best Mac & Cheese What I thought: Beechers is super popular and popular places at Pikes Place have very long lines, but it moves pretty fast. Most of the stuff is already made in batches so they serve their customers pretty quick. The world's best original mac was amazing! So damn creamy and cheesy. I love mac & cheese so this was a treat! It's pretty expensive though for a tiny cup (like 7 or 8 bucks for a small). Probably the only downfall. Worth it though! I'd get it again. read more

Beecher's Handmade Cheese - World famous - Cheese Shops Near Me - Seattle, Washington

My favorite food at Pike Place!! Maybe even Seattle. I just really love cheese. This place has cheese made fresh right in front of your eyes. Everyone outside can watch. It's glorious. The line can get pretty long but it's worth it. There is a line for the "meal" menu and then another line to the right for just buying cheese(which is usually shorter). If you're really hungry and ready for some of the creamiest, thickest, tastiest mac and cheese, get the 16oz!! So good. It is a meal blessed by the cheese Gods. There cheese is heavy. They got some thickies that will put you close to a food coma. I think it would be nice to have a size a little bit smaller than 16 oz. I could see how 16 could be too much and it would just be great if you could order like 14. That would be the perfect amount. read more

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After all these years, Beecher's still lives up to the hype! I still think this is one of my most favorite things in Seattle. Best mac and cheese ever, and the best thing in Pike Place. read more

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I am not really a cheese guy. But this handmade cheese restaurant is great. They have those big industry machinery spinning and mixing the cheese. Ordered the grill cheese sandwich and it didn't disappoint. read more

So delish! From classic Mac n cheese to crispy tasty sandwiches- grilled cheese and chicken sandwich! So amazing! You get to sit and watch h them make the cheese. Fun! read more

Beecher's Handmade Cheese - Having a sandwich while watching the cheese being made. - Cheese Shops Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Ok I know I am going against the grain of popular opinion here but I have to be honest when saying that it really is not worth standing in the long lines at all. I would strongly encourage you or anyone visiting to try a sample before you buy because it may not be what your are expecting. Staff was kinda rude but we are used to it especially in fast paced environments. Sandwich was basic and tasted like they just put their signature mac between two pieces of bread. The one cool thing is that you get to watch the whole process of making the cheese their on site. Beware of crazy lines and not much seating. Pros Cool shop Informative seeing the whole process Cons Flavor Lines Value Seating read more

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I like Kraft better. I felt like it left a weird after taste in my mouth and stopped eating after 5 noodles. Maybe I'm just not cultured in Mac n cheese like I should be. read more

Beecher's Handmade Cheese - Mariachi Mac & Cheese Small Added pepper - Cheese Shops Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I don't normally eat Mac & Cheese, however I would swim the English Channel for Beechers Mac & Cheese My wife and I always eat one meal on our trip, at Beechers and Piroshky's At Beechers, try the spicy Mac. It is by far my favorite and from the times when they had run out for the day, it seems to be a fan favorite all around read more

World's best mac and cheese is a bold statement but after sampling what they had to offer, I wouldnt fight it! Delicious!!! read more

Beecher's Handmade Cheese - World's Best Mac and Cheese Small - Cheese Shops Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We visited Pike Place Market and walked by the shop to see someone making cheese. We walked in and saw all the various cheeses they made. Complimented a staff member and received a sample of their cheese. OMG it was delicious! Not salty or soft, just right to snack on. On our way home we wanted to pick some up to snack on later. I would highly recommend getting some cheese, you won't be disappointed. read more

Beecher's Handmade Cheese - Yummy cheese being made at Beecher's Handmade Cheese at Pike Place Market. - Cheese Shops Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Taste: 5 Value: 4 Service: Good Another extremely busy place in Pike's Place Market! Here they serve cheesy items that are as homemade as you can get! We got the mac n cheese and the grilled cheese sandwich. Hot, made to order, and full of gooey goodness, both items were fantastic. The higher quality of cheese adds so much flavor and texture to all the items. For the mac and cheese, you can get the smaller bowl and do half and half of flavors if you want to try them both. We will say we enjoyed the original mac and cheese flavor much more. The flavor of the other one (mariachi) was good, but the defining taste of the cheese is much less prominent because there were so many other flavors (it tasted like mac and cheese with salsa). The grilled cheese was amazing and probably my favorite! Long but efficient lines. Would recommend! read more

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I tried both original and smoked salmon Mac & Cheese. I will definitely get the original one again, but probably not Salmon one. I am glad I tried both, but Salmon one was too salty and tasted a lot of herbs). read more

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I loveddd this place. So many of my friends recommended this when they heard that I was visiting Seattle. The line was long, so we knew it was a popular place. We got "The World's Best" Mac & Cheese, the Mariachi Mac & Cheese and a Breadzel. Both were absolutely delicious, creamy, cheesy with perfectly cooked noodles. However, I personally like the mariachi one better than "the world's best." I really like spicy stuff and I think the veggies gave a nice blend in texture. The bread was yummy, but the mac and cheese's were definitely the highlights of this place. They also had a few great small cheese samples! read more

YUM. YUM. YUM. The line is worth the wait, trust me. I was here all weekend and we walked past this shop every day and the lines weren't horrible for any of the days, so I recommend you try this place out. We ordered the original mac & cheese, the mariachi mac & cheese, and an original grilled cheese. All 5/5 dishes! I got a large original mac & cheese and I'm not kidding, it was probably the best mac & cheese I've ever had. It was so creamy and the pasta was cooked al dente which I loved; nothing is more annoying than mushy mac & cheese. The mariachi mac & cheese was really good! It had a hint of spice and definitely some peppers. It kind of reminded me of the queso that you get at chipotle. I definitely recommend it if you want to get something a little different than the original, or do what I did and get both! The grilled cheese was really good. It was a traditional looking grilled cheese but it had a lot of flavor. My favorite part was that you could taste the richness of the butter on the outside of the bread. It was soaked in butter yet really crispy to give a salty, savory taste. I loved the bread on the grilled cheese! read more

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an incredible, creamy mac & cheese (& the cheese vat in the front is literally mesmerizing) ]. is the copious amount of cheese and cream worth the toll on my lactose-intolerant body? yes! i got their best mac & cheese ($8) and i'd say while it's excellent, it's a snack at best. staff: incredibly kind! sustainability tip: bring your own utensils :) parking: the roads above pike have parking for 0.25 along the street. read more

My boyfriend and I were visiting Seattle for the first time and this is definitely a must-try when visiting Pike Place. I'm drooling just thinking about the mac n cheese as I write this review. It truly is one of the best we've ever had. It was so good that we went every day during our little getaway. Definitely worth it! We also got the grilled cheese sandwich which was delicious! Don't forget to take some cheese home too,we got the cheese curds and the flagship. read more

Beecher's Handmade Cheese - World's Best Mac and Cheese Small - Cheese Shops Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I have yet to try their actual food since the lines are either too long and I don't have much time to wait or I've already eaten. BUT I do come for the cheese samples! They usually put out two different samples for you to try out. There's also a water fountain with cups nearby, which I thought was a nice touch. Hopefully I can finally try something on their menu the next time I'm in town! read more

I have one recommendation only, MAC AND CHEESE. The boyfriend and I tried the mac and cheese (both original and mariachi), dungeness crab grilled cheese, tomato soup, and the breadzel. +Mac and cheese (5/5): I definitely recommend this, their cheese mix is creamy and slightly salty. +Dungeness crab grilled cheese (2/5): Not that great, you barely taste any cheese. +Tomato soup (3/5): Your typical tomato soup. it tastes like it could be from a can. At least they put cheese in it. +Breadzel (1/5): Absolutely not. It has the texture of stale wheat bread and is completely bland and flavorless. We threw this away after two bites. Another perk is unlimited free samples, eat all the curds and flagship cheese as you want (eat even more if you do not fear judgment). read more

Beecher's Handmade Cheese - The only good item here was the mac and cheese and it was bomb.com! - Cheese Shops Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Tasty Mac and cheese. Line moves quick, so your food will be ready fast. Not a lot of seating.

Be sure to try their complimentary Beecher's Fresh Cheese Curds and Flagship Cheeses! One is fresh and the other is aged for at least 15 months. There are also complimentary crackers by the cashier for you to try as well! The fresh curds tasted like string cheese and flagship definitely had a more creamy, nutty feel! read more

Beecher's Handmade Cheese - Cheese Shops Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Got there around 530pm on a Saturday. The line moved quick, and was less than a 10 min. wait. Got a couple of 8oz mac n cheeses, and a Flagship grilled cheese sandwich. They were both excellent. Interesting to see them making the cheese they use on the food. read more

Beecher's Handmade Cheese - 8oz mac n cheese - Cheese Shops Near Me - Seattle, Washington

While this shop has an extensive packaged cheese offering and other prepared dishes (the grilled cheese sandwich looked wonderful) this review is just about the World's Best Mac and Cheese. They use a special cheese that they make on site (you can watch this cheese making process). They even sell a package with all the ingredients so you can try and replicate this dish at home. If you are in Seattle, don't go home without trying this wonderful treat. They serve this mac and cheese with a fork but you'll want a spoon to get all the last drops of cheese. read more

Beecher's Handmade Cheese - Deliciousness. - Cheese Shops Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Got a small Mac and cheese it it was really good. Cheese is tangy and creamy. Also orders the flagstaff grilled cheese and it was barely toasted with no tomatoes or other ingredients other than cheese and bread. It was just okay. I should have checked the sandwich before I left but it was not busy and I thought it would be ok. read more

Beecher's Handmade Cheese - Flagship, Basil and Tomato Sandwich - Cheese Shops Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The first thing you see at this corner shop are these large windows that show the cheese being made in house. Although I haven't gotten a chance to try their cheese, I've been able to get the world famous Mac and cheese twice now and it always comes out hot and cheesy. My boyfriend and I usually just share the small because it's very rich and cheesy. However, they do add some seasoning to make it have a slight kick which cuts the richness a little bit. When I went, the line for the hot food was in the front of the store while the line to buy cheese was at the back. I made the mistake of going all the way to the back but they usually have cheese samples back there! There's also very limited seating but it's facing the cheese factory so you can watch them make the cheese. If you're already at pike place, I recommend adding this place to your food marathon! read more

Beecher's Handmade Cheese - Cheese Shops Near Me - Seattle, Washington

THE WORLD'S BEST MAC N CHEESE. I tried to restrain myself from going to the same restaurants that I went to last year, but when I peered through Beecher's window and saw the fresh cheese being made, I knew that I had to get their famous mac n' cheese again. Their mac n' cheese is so creamy and comes out piping hot, and I just love the blend of cheeses that they use because the combination is amazing. I think one of them is Jack cheese, and the sauce also has some smokiness that just adds even more flavor. Besides selling hot food (mac n' cheese, sandwiches, soup), they also sell their handmade cheese and offer samples of their cheese curdles in the back of the store. The only con about this store is that it's pretty compact with limited seating. People are either crowded in the front to order or in the back to eat samples. I would advise just taking it to go and eating it while walking around Pike's Place Market. read more

Beecher's Handmade Cheese - The BEST Mac and Cheese ($6) - Cheese Shops Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The Famous Beecher's! I had no idea it was famous until I saw a line out the door and asked people what is this witchcraft?! I waited in line and got some cheese curds, oh wow they were good, oh wow they melt in your mouth creamy delicious goodness.. I will now dream of Beecher's Cheese Curds in Texas. Thank you. read more

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