Founded 15 years ago in Seattle, Beecher's has become a household name in the world of cheeses and one of the most famous brands to ever come from the Pacific Northwest. Their variety of cheese is top notch and their products are worth all the hype. Located within the Pike's Place Market vicinity, Beecher's is actually quite small compared to how big it looks from the outside. Like most good things in life, there is almost always a line. Don't be afraid to sample things, especially the "World's Best" mac and cheese and a few of their supremely awesome cheese kurds. The service is pretty good about being generous with the samples, all while keeping the line moving. For me, it's all about the crab grilled cheese. The combination of wild crab from the pacific with the flagship cheese on a grilled crust is just insanely good. Their other grilled cheese variations could start a cult following for how tasty they all are individually. I also stress that any of their cheeses make for great gifts. It can get a little pricey for some of the high end stuff, but artisanal dairy has its price. For people who have a little time to kill, just peep through the window to watch the process of cheese making happen slowly as they make it in batches for the public to see. Lastly, there used to be a very nostalgic feeling I'd have every time I came to visit; almost feeling like I'd never get to have it much. Having a location in NYC (https://www.yelp.com/biz/beechers-handmade-cheese-new-york) has made that feeling so much more manageable. read more

I love the Mac cheese. I call it crack because so addictive. It was reason I moved to Seattle. I have gotten many friends hooked too. So good. More reasonable to buy at Beechers rather than at stadium. Mark up is crazy read more

I was in seattle airport on the 22nd of September, needing a quick bite before my flight. I had never heard of this place before, but the line wasn't too long, so we ordered 2 breakfast sandwiches, and 2 coffees. Correction, we tried to order 2 turkey sanwiches without special beecher sauce, and were told they were all premade and could not be adapted. That should've scooted us out of line, but we didn't have enough time to wait elsewhere for food. After we had paid, we were told they ran out of milk for the coffee. Well, we both use cream of some version, so the coffee was terrible to us. The red flag was in the trash can next to the counter. There were many half eaten sandwiches thrown away. Once our name was called and we opened our egg/cheese sandwiches, well, we in turn threw ours away too. It was super greasy, oily, fatty tasting, and the egg was unrecognizable with all the "beecher cheese" smothering it. It tasted like their grills needed to be cleaned, the bread was just to doused in oil, with all the cheese.....ick! $40.00 down the drain-I will never ever go back! And if I could give zero stars , I would. read more

The Mac and cheese was creamy and flavorful. I did not think it was that much better than other Mac and cheese and the price was expensive for 8 oz. read more

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This Mac and cheese was so delicious! The line was long but things moved super quickly and we were sitting down and eating in a matter of minutes. It's definitely crowded, but all part of the experience! May have to go back again before we leave Seattle! read more

Beecher's Handmade Cheese - World's Best Mac and Cheese Large(left), Smoked salmon Mac & cheese(right) - Cheese Shops Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I was excited to go to Beecher's Handmade Cheese because, well, CHEESE! It was cool to see the cheese being made through the window, and I sampled some pieces which were very creamy and tasty. However there were ropes everywhere, people were confused where to order, and when I asked where I needed to go, staff looked at me like I was stupid and had no idea. Well. The store was trashed and staff was just standing around and customers were just standing around in the back - what was the order of things? I don't read minds. So I ordered Mac n Cheese to find it had been sitting there and it came out to me completely cold and gross. Needless to say - cool to walk around outside and do a window viewing. But save yourself and just don't go into the store. You can just buy it at the grocery store and not get sick from the gross food and not have to worry about tripping or some other crazy hazard. read more

Beecher's Handmade Cheese - Cold Mac n cheese that tasted gross - Cheese Shops Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Even though Beecher's is on the tourist strip, it is still so worth it! I came here everytime i visited Seattle and it never gets old. The super cheese cheddar is so rich and creamy. I wish i could bring it back to SF! I highly recommend their mac and cheese and you can share with your family since one bowl goes a long way! read more

This one was a highlight of my Seattle trip. One for the books. Cheese that changed my life. I think I'll stop by to buy some cheese for the flight back home. This place was surprisingly small. The line may be long but it moves fast! The workers were friendly and super efficient. The menu is quite simple. There's a small selection of sandwiches, mac and cheese, and some drinks. A small container of mac and cheese will run you about $5 and a large is $10. Pretty worth the value in my opinion. The mariachi mac & cheese was amazing! There is so much flavor in every bite. The pasta is not overwhelmingly cheesy. There's corn, bell peppers and cauliflower I believe? The pasta has a good kick to it! The grilled cheese was spot on. The cheese blend was perfect. And the bread was nice and crispy. Best grilled cheese I've had in my life. I'd come back to Pike Place for just this alone. It's definitely not your ordinary grilled cheese. There also sell a selection of cheeses at the next cashier. There's samples of cheese curds and crackers. read more

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Great Mac & Cheese! Sandwiches are subpar & take too long even when it's not busy (no line, adequate seating inside = not busy) *dear yelp, we don't have time for long reviews, we just want to know if we'll get food poisoning or not. read more

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

I love cheese and this place did NOT disappoint! We got their classic Mac and Cheese along with their newly released Cheese Sticks. They do usually have a rather long line, but it seemed to move fast. If you are a cheese lover, like myself, stop into this shop! read more

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

Wow! Best Mac and cheese I have ever had! Explored Pike Place Market while visiting Seattle and the line for this place was long but so worth it! The line was out the door but it went by very fast (less than 10 minutes!). I ordered the Mac and cheese (do not miss out on this!), the tomato soup (delicious with the croutons and shredded cheese on top) and the breadzel (I dipped this in the tomato soup but it was bland and hard, skip this!). They also have the cheeses inside that you can try! read more

Beecher's Handmade Cheese - Best Mac and cheese! - Cheese Shops Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This place is super popular, so I decided that I must at least try something from here before I leave Seattle. They have 2 lines: 1 for food and 1 for cheese. I got a large cup of mac n cheese since it looked pretty appetizing, but I quickly realized that I definitely should have gone with a smaller size. The mac n cheese was not fresh at all and was super salty. I found myself scraping off as much sauce as I could on the sides of the cup and couldn't eat more than half of the cup. I probably should have ordered a sandwich instead... read more

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

Oh I absolutely love this place! It's so fun to watch and learn about how the Flagship cheese is made here. I also enjoy eating all the little samples they have to offer while waiting in line to order. Recently tried their cheese crackers as a sample and I could stand there all day and eat those.. but really it's all about the famous Beechers Mac and Cheese. The. Best. Mac And Cheese. The pasta they use with the amazing savory sauce is just perfection! I also love getting the grilled cheese with tomato soup! I used to nanny for a kid that loved this for lunch so we'd get it once a week - it's addicting! This is quality cheese and worth the hype and money in my opinion. It's a must try and see when you're exploring Pike Place. read more

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If ur ever here trying out food this place is dope cause they have small bowls like this. Tbh there's only two options regular and salmon but it's amazing! And get the cheese bread and mix it with the Mac it's read more

Beecher's Handmade Cheese - Salmon with fresh made cheese in front of me - Cheese Shops Near Me - Seattle, Washington

BEST Mac & Cheese huh? [http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/beechers-handmade-cheese-seattle?select=mi2YeQgFkaRuvHhKFTzTyg&userid=4DN9WS2gf7Y2SYh0LaqDqA#mi2YeQgFkaRuvHhKFTzTyg ] Okay, let us continue to be blunt and totally HONEST. Sure, Oprah states that this is her FAVORITE Mac & Cheese and the BEST that she has ever had (and I'm going to assume that she has tasted more than the stars in the sky). Sure, there are also a good number of people who would make the same claims. Maybe they mean it as a Seattle-thing (or a Pike Place-thing) and that this is as good as it gets over here. However, the problem is it *ISN'T* the best we have ever had. It was just *DECENT* (maybe somewhat good at best), was nowhere close to being TONGUE-GASMIC, and made me immediately think "school cafeteria". The cheese was flavorful, which is good considering they are a cheese shop, but the macaroni was completely OVERCOOKED and barely held together. Maybe some people just prefer it this way...soft enough for the toothless and no chewing required. However, once you factor in the "tourist" price, the "small" serving size, and the usual wait times here, it just becomes rather unappealing. I'd skip unless: (a) there is a short line, which does happen every so often; (b) you just can't leave Seattle without trying it for yourself; (c) you're a cheese fanatic; and/or (d) you want to also test out and bash Oprah's ability to recommend good food. =P 15/08LR read more

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Ooooooo so fancy... handmade cheese! We wanted to go somewhere super touristy since were from Los Angeles! There's ALOT of tourist out here ... and this place gets crowded real fast. I had their classic Mac and cheese. Very creamy and it was pretty good I would give it a solid 8/10 but it isn't worth the hype. Then I had the KIMCHI grilled cheese with a regular grilled cheese sandwich. Kimchi:6/10 ya it was super unique... but being Korean this kimchi was very odd. Idk what it was but it wasn't good at all. But having some spice kicked into the grilled cheese was cool. Regular grilled cheese... it was ok. Nothing too special crazy to stand in line for. Service the first girl at the counter was super cool but the rest of the employees didn't seem to happy to be at work. Ya this place is super basic in my opinion the only cool thing to do here is to watch the cheese in process of making! But ya it's pretty decent price but it wasn't the best and if I were to come back to Seattle I wouldn't be back here but it was a cute first time visit for sure ! read more

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The line for this place always takes a while to get through, but it's worth it if you love cheese. I got the original mac n cheese and you can really taste how it's legit cheese. The texture is a little grainy but creamy. It is a little expensive for the amount of mac n cheese you get, but that's to be expected. You can also see the cheese churning from the window. read more

I'll happily give Beecher's five stars for their mac and cheese but unfortunately can only offer three stars for the grilled cheese sandwich that we received. Perhaps if we had received the grilled cheese that we actually ordered, I would be able to give it a better rating, but instead of the Flagship, we opened our wrapper to discover the plain grilled cheese. Of course, by this time, we were in Pioneer Square and didn't have time to go back and fix it. I definitely think that the Flagship with basil and tomato would have added something extra to basic grilled cheese, which was just okay. However, at least the mac and cheese was amazing! So creamy and delicious and I wouldn't complain if I had to eat it every day! I also enjoyed the cheese samples while we waited for our grilled cheese, which was made fresh. The Flagship cheese is so good that I could just eat it on its own or I imagine that it would be great with crackers. Either way, one of the best cheeses that I've ever tasted. read more

Another on Seattle's must-try list, Beecher's list typically wraps around the block. Why? Simple. Cause cheese. I fortunately was able to stumble into Beecher's without a line on a Sunday, or maybe it was Monday. I was able to sample their goodies, watch them make beautiful cheese and ordered some mac n cheese which apparently they were known for. Now, don't get me wrong, the mac n cheese was good but it certainly didn't blow my mind like I was hoping it would. This was a flagship item too so I may expected a lot. I think I enjoyed their other goods, like the cheeses and crackers over the mac n cheese. Great thing to try while in Seattle, but save your appetite for other items at Pike Place market. read more

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It's a hat trick! Three top-notch specialty stores in the Pike Place Market that you won't find in many places, if at all besides here. You can literally watch them make cheese and you graze on their own ultra-delicious mac and cheese bowl. I bought the Parmesan cheese and Romano cheese triangles for my specialty, which is fettuccine or any pasta dish, and believe me, it is worth it (about $20 a pound). Some cheeses like Romano and Parmesan take six months to cure, but their flavor is incomparable when it comes to making world-class pasta dishes. Top recommendation. Be sure to have your out-of-town friends and family go here during the spring, summer and fall for an unforgettable visit and culinary experience. You really need to try that mac and cheese. Seriously. read more

Best Mac & cheese I have everrrr had!!!!! The staff was so nice and friendly, they let me try both the Mac and cheese, and tomato soup before I ordered it. They told me the most popular things people order is those two items and they mix them together which I thought was odd but it was so good mixed together. I wish I could have brought some home with me, I'll be back here next time I visit Seattle again! read more

I only had the mac and cheese, but I was definitely impressed. If you're looking to explore Pike Place Market and want to sample several eateries, I would suggest that you include Beecher's. Had this been my last stop, I would have picked up some cheese curds too, but I had more eating planned so I didn't want to go overboard in one location. read more

Waiting for our text to dine at Cafe Campagne we flowed like cheese to Beechers. It's just a few steps down the hill. The action from inside the location stopped our cheese-like flow. Lol! The big vat of cheese curd being made and the giant claw-like contraption mixing it incessantly. What a delight to watch! We walked in and I see people devouring their Mac n Cheese. Alas! Can't do the same. We're about to eat and must preserve every nook and cranny of our stomach space. I wanted their best cheese. Aged four years! Extra Sharp and very reasonably priced. It's called Beecher's Flagship. $10+ and a four month old soft and chewy cheese. Long, fast moving line. Yummy treats! read more

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Mac and cheese is truly world's best. Also love the sheep sheep wedge and the chicken and mama lil's sandwich. Yum.

Mac and cheese and grilled cheese, what's not to like? My first experience with Beecher's was 3 years ago, in the SEA-TAC airport. I thought it was ok, but couldn't really assess the food for quality (since it was in the airport). When we were a little pressed for time and the line was short, we decided to eat here. It was quick to order and receive our soup and mac and cheese. We had to wait about 10 minutes for the grilled cheeses to cook. The mac and cheese really is amazing! Definitely the best thing to order. The tomato soup was so-so, really only good for dipping your sandwich into, as the grilling was a little well-done. Husband ordered the original grilled cheese while I ordered the Flagship (which comes with tomato and basil). I would definitely suggest grabbing some mac and cheese from here then heading down to Piroshky Piroshky for one of their savory breads. Skip the soup and sandwiches at Beecher's. read more

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I finally got to try this raved about place, and it was pretty good. The way they have their line set up is a bit confusing, because there is one for the cafe and another for purchasing other items. I got the 8oz portion of Mac for around $6, which is super overpriced. The Mac was warm and the cheese was super thick. I think the Mac was sitting out for too long, because the cheese solidified. The flavor was good, but I don't think it was "the best Mac and cheese in the world". I liked how they provided free samples of the cheese curds and had a great viewing area of the cheese machinery. Don't get me wrong, it's good Mac but nothing extraordinary. read more

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I'm not a cheese connoisseur so I can't tell you if they're on the A grade, but I will tell you though, they're Mac N Cheese was fantastic. Hahahah... there was a line too not sure if it's because its a tourist area, or maybe because the first Starbucks was not far away? They do have a ton of selection of cheese! I almost felt the cheese reeked and latched onto my skin and I almost smelled like a "stanky cheese." Hahahah.... Until then, Cheers! ~ :p read more

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Who moved my cheese?... WHO MOVED MY CHEESE?? The answer is everybody and their mother moved my cheese because coming to this store in Pike Place Market is like the final scene in "Soylent Green" when Charlton Heston says through gritted teeth..."Soylent Green is made out of people!!" It's a crazy zoo of tourists reaching for the artisan cheese samples, while Jamie W. and I just wanted to try their much ballyhooed mac 'n' cheese. Waiting patiently in line to get the server's attention, we were able to purchase a $4.75 cup of the Mariachi Mac 'n' Cheese (see photo). Amazingly a couple of stools opened up, and I beat a family of Bulgarian shot-putters for them. I did it for America. The mariachi variation has roasted Anaheim chiles and some chopped red peppers thrown into their traditional recipe. Our verdict? Kinda ho-hum for all the hype, including a Martha Stewart endorsement that makes me recognize why she went to a correctional facility. I'm sure if I lived in Seattle and wanted to prepare an upscale cheese platter for a few of my snootier friends, this is the place I would elbow my way through. But hey, I'm a comfort food hunter from California, so I was disappointed. FOOD - 3 stars...just decent mac 'n' cheese with a Mexican twist worthy of a school cafeteria cook. AMBIANCE - 3 stars..."Soylent Green is made out of people!!" SERVICE - 2.5 stars...no visible eye contact as the hoards were overwhelming to them TOTAL - 3 stars...Wallace and Gromit should probably visit read more

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Tourists were loving the opportunity to watch them create the cheese right in front of your eyes and mostly cameras... Had a small sample size of Mac n cheese. That shit was good!!! read more

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My 1700th Review is for CHEESE. On a busy Saturday afternoon in the Pike Place Market area, I decided to wait in line for cheese. There is always a line each time I pass by and have wanted to buy and try some. I'm always on a trip, so you have to commit to eating it all or bringing it back. While in line, I checked out the gourmet goodies, cheese making kits and menu. When I got to the cheese counter, there were cheese samples of the curds and the Flagship Cheese. I ended up buying both because they were both incredible, but decided not to go crazy since I would have to store them and bring them home. The cheese curds are incredible. They are chewy and salty, tasting very fresh and addictive. They were bite sized, but the half pint lasted about a week of snacking. SO GOOD. The flagship cheese has a great amazing flavor to it. It's sharp and works well within many dishes. We brought this home and topped a pizza, made a quesadilla and had it with crackers. I still have a little chunk left, saving it for the next best dish. read more

Beecher's Handmade Cheese - I'm here for cheeses. - Cheese Shops Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Theres not much to it.. might be the best mac and cheese ever!! Get the original -it truly is the best. You can take the frozen mac to go, they are safe for flight. The small tin trays taste better than the frozen macs in boxes (trust me). Beechers will give you a ice pack to take with you and most hotels will check your frozen items for free until departure. Always a must stop for us :) read more

This place deserves its FIVE stars and MORE. No question. Located at Pike Place, Beecher's reputation for making the BEST mac n cheese in the world (and just ANYTHING with cheese) supersedes the boundaries of Seattle. I can't quite describe their mac and cheese except its got a kick to it others lack. Their sandwiches are awesome too. And don't forget the cheese turds. Physically, Beecher's is a quaint place but cozy and full of history. Sometimes I just want to fly all the way to Seattle and tell that cheese making tub they have there: CHURN BABY CHURN!!! read more

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I tried the cheese curd and it wasn't my cup of tea, I mean....my slice of cheese. I also got the macaroni and cheese and it wasn't as cheesy as I had hoped. The line was long but it also took forever, so it was tough to stand there just to be disappointed. Really cool to see how cheese is made though. read more

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

Oh. My. Gosh. This place is the BEST! They don't lie when they say World's Best Mac&Cheese! It's so creamy and smooth that it's insane. The further down you eat in your cup the creamier the Mac and cheese gets. You can watch the machines mix the cheese curds right in front of you while sitting on milk jug bar stools for an added touch of cute! We also ordered the Flagship sandwich, which literally OOZED cheese when you picked it up. The tomato in the sandwich really sells the flavors of the cheese. The staff is super friendly at the register and as busy as it looks the line moves super fast! We waited maybe five minutes for our sandwich and our Mac and cheese came out immediately when you order. read more

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

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cool getting to watch them make cheese! The line seems long but it moves fast and we got our food within 10 mins. The Mac and cheese is delish and so was the turkey sandwich. 10/10 read more

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Even before you walk in and on the outside, you can observe them make the cheese through large glass windows!! You can see the process of the cheese you buy! :) Worlds best Mac n cheese is better than the spicy version of it. You can also tell cause way more people order the worlds best also! Great selection of yummy fresh grilled cheeses with that slight crusty texture on the bread!! ! Pros: -free samples of cheeses and curd! Also of crackers and pretzels! Unlimited! They're generous with it! -a lot of cheese selections to buy and take home! A lot of unique different varieties I rarely see elsewhere -busy and bustling but fast service and a lot of people getting in and out fast! Love the atmosphere! -free self serve water and small cups! Fast easy and convenient! -good friendly service! -love their stools! Shaped in like milk bottles sorta? Haha Cons: -can't think of any! Slightly expensive so just buy to taste and experience read more

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We are suckers for Mac n cheese!!! Even though we were pretty stuffed from eating all day, we managed to make room for this. We kept passing it up the earlier days of our trip that we had to hadddd to stop by. The line is crazy at this place too. We shared a bowl of Mac n cheese and wowza!!! So delicious!! Every cheese bite... So worth all the pounds. I feel bad for those that are lactose that can't enjoy this cheesy goodness! You can watch the employees make the cheese as you eat whatever you order. It's pretty crowded inside but just squeeze your way through and be one with the tourists!! read more

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

Everybody raves about the Cheese Curds here but being a ''Snobby Brit'' with a taste for extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese I was not a fan in the slightest but what I am a huge fan of the 4 year aged Cheddar. If you are like me and agree that ''American Cheese'' is not real Cheese (really... what IS that stuff??) then this is probably the Cheese for you. Matured to almost perfection it has the Tyrosine clusters that gives it a slightly ''gritty'' texture, this just means it's been well aged and goes amazingly well with Crackers. If that isn't your liking then there are many other Cheese's to choose from too and they will allow you to sample anything you want, you just need to ask. You can also get frozen entree's and freshly made Panini's too or just watch them make the curds in the window. read more

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There's going to be a long line but it does move quickly. I got the mac and cheese, a grilled cheese, and a chicken grilled cheese... and there was nothing particularly special about either of them. They definitely weren't bad, but they were very expensive for what they were and I feel like I could've made them both myself without changing the taste very much. You'd probably be better off buying their cheese/cheese curds and having them on a charcuterie board or making something yourself (since they are good locally made cheese!) instead of paying more money for less. read more

Beecher's Handmade Cheese - Making the cheese! - Cheese Shops Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Been coming to Beecher's at Pike Place Market since it opened in 2003 and yet again a must stop for the Homie. Despite a stop a Daily Dozen Doughnut, the Creamery, and Cycene....seriously there's still room for Beecher's Mac and Cheese? I swear teenagers have bottomless appetites! Purchased an 8 oz container of the piping hot Mac and Cheese and breadzel (=toasted, herby carb twist), grabbed two counter seats and got to watch some cheesemakers action. Looks like today, the staff were separating the whey from the curd, and cutting them in manageable portions. Great place to also buy cheese (duh) and other accompaniments, cheese curds, grilled sammies, and soups. The mac and cheese (2 kinds- regular and spicier with roasted chilies) are top notch! However, this is an 'eat it and beat it' location. Not the place to linger and loiter as the next round in line wants your spot! read more

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