Totally adorable place where you can sit and watch the guys make cheese.... in these stainless steel tubs that can soak at least 5. They were also handing out cheese curd samples which made my back molars squeak! Definite tourist trap that offers great quality food and products. I wish I didn' t eat so much already so I could have had a 4th breakfast... :( read more

I have to like this place if Oprah likes it right? Even if Oprah hadn't featured this place on her show I would still have came here. Why? I love cheese. I ordered the mac and cheese, which was yummy! It was very creamy. I also enjoyed viewing the workers make the cheese curds through the window. Dinner and a show! I came back the next day to order the chipotle cheese curds. Sadly, I didn't like them. I felt they were too oily. read more

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Beecher's is always one of my stops when I venture out to Pike Place Market. This is the only place that I know of that has fresh cheese curds. I opt to have them packed into the large container, order a bretzel stick and walk back to work. I also highly recommend their tomato soup, mac and cheese, mariachi mac and cheese, and no woman cheese. These are just a few of my favorite things. read more

CHEEZIN FROM EAR TO EAR :D I am in LOVE with this place. I only ordered a small Mac and Cheese because I had a huge bucket list of places and things to try while I was in Seattle. But I wish I could have ordered a huge tub of mac and cheese and everything on the menu. If you love cheese, you'll love here. There are two types of mac and cheese, plain/regular and the spicy mac and cheese. We ordered the spicy one. It was filled with corn, bell peppers, and had a nice kick to it. The mac and cheese was creamy and rich. Its a little on the pricey side, but I think its worth every penny. This shop is pretty small, so expect to take it to go. You can also watch them make their own cheese in the window :) read more

Located in Pike Place, Beecher's is a must-try according to many natives to the Seattle area. You'll see it recommended everywhere as something you have to eat when visiting Seattle. I've come a numerous occasions, hoping to see why this place gets as much attention as it does. The store front is unique, no doubt - you can actually watch the cheese being made from both outside and inside, and that's pretty cool. How often do you get a glimpse into cheese being made? For me, never. I've tried the "famous" mac and cheese, and I have to say, it has been pretty bland. There's still cheese flavor, but it isn't as prevalent as I'd like it to be. Further, the cheese sauce's texture is very thick, and I'd prefer it to be a bit thinner. I've also tried one of the grilled cheeses, and the cheese's flavor wasn't as strong there either. My bread was also a bit burnt (rather than GBD, golden brown delicious). There are a few standing bar spots within the restaurant, but otherwise, no seating. It's okay though, I find their food is very easy to eat on the go. Being in Pike Place, parking is a pain. There's only street parking. Good luck if you want to drive finding a spot along the market. If you do choose to drive through, please remember pedestrians pretty much always have right of way, so it'll take a while for you to drive to a spot. I think this place is more of a novelty and landmark moreso than a distinguished restaurant. The lines can get pretty long, so if you do choose to visit, expect to wait 20 - 30 minutes at least. Don't go out of your way for this, but if you're craving something cheesy, there isn't much else around, so this will have to do. read more

The line length varies but we were halfway up the hill and it took about 15 minutes. We ordered a bowl of Mac n Cheese. Half "World's Best" and half "Mariachi". Delicious! But you have to try the free sample of cheese turds! Super amazing cheese! Be sure to also grab a string cheese to go! Enjoy my cheese loving friends! read more

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Oh man, the things I can say about Beecher's Cheese. I am going to write this a little different than my other reviews. What Makes Them Special: Beeher's is all about educating people. This is why you can watch them make cheese. All of their cheese is made in house. When I was in school I did an operations management project on them. At no cost to us they let us go through the whole cheese making process and quiz both their distribution manager and cheese maker on the process of cheese. I feel like a mini cheese expert after that tour. They also gave us free cheese curds which is pretty amazing. I believe they do give free tours and I highly recommend it. You will appreciate artisan cheese so much more after. Why they are good: Their cheese is just plain delicious. And ignoring Oprah's praise on Beecher having the world's best mac and cheese.... it really is the world's best mac and cheese. Fun fact, their mac and cheese is made in a separate location. The frozen box you can buy in this store and other retail locations is what you get in store. Yea frozen food is amazing when done through Beechers. Even better, they provide the recipe online so you can make it fresh at home What I love: I recommend of course, the mac & Cheese. They also have killer grilled cheese. My favorite cheeses are their No Woman No Cry which is their normal cheese with Jerk flavoring. Also pick up a bucket of herded cheese curds. Mouth orgasm. read more

A must try if you're visiting Seattle. Their Mac and Cheese is OUT of this world. A close second is their flagship sandwich. I would also try the samplers they have for cheese curds and cheese of the day. read more

Get their Mac and cheese, not the crab sandwich! Not much can be said about the crab sandwich. They do use real crab meat, albeit tasting bland and not so fresh (fridge taste, anyone?). As for the cheese, their fresh curds taste great! I wish I can deep fry them right there! For you who appreciates the mellow tastes of milk and cheese, you may just love it more than their famous flagship cheese. The big tub of cheese and curd cutting display was certainly entertaining. read more

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If your walking around Pike Place and see a long line of people looking at the window of workers making fresh cheese your in the right place. This place is so delicious there's cheese everywhere and in the very back you can even taste a sample of their signature cheese they make right in front of you! The line goes by very quick, don't be too overwhelmed. Order their grilled cheese with basil and try their Macaroni and cheese, it's a must! read more

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Passed by this place a few times during our visit. Watched the cheese "batch" doing its magic. My husband and I decided to try their world's famous mac n cheese, grilled cheese sandwich and the cheese curds. After waiting in a long line, we finally got our food. Mac n cheese was out of the world. Grilled cheese sandwich was hot and crispy. The cheese curds were very fresh. I would definitely like to visit the New York location. read more

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Everywhere I go in Seattle is pretty good. I think Beecher's demonstrates to the world what seattle is all about. Molded food, over a year old stuff being sold as fresh, and the always popular look but dont touch.... ha! i love this place. I got no idea what im getting into going into here, but the people are very friendly and answer all kinds of questions. i love cheese and would like to die from eating too much. Oh yeah did i tell you parking suck in seattle? read more

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UGH I love cheese so I'm biased, but their flagship cheese was AMAZING to sample. The cheese curds were pretty good too. I LOVED the Mac and cheese. It's a little pricey, but completely worth it. Very cool experience to watch them make the cheese while consuming it too. read more

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So my sister got the 8oz Mac & Cheese- She says it was good but would not get again. "It is rough like not smooth...this was watery cheese not like pull apart mmmm eye gazing" But I saw her finish it all so there's that at least lol read more

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Overrated for sure. Was really looking forward to eating Mac n cheese that everyone raves about was very disappointed. A little overpriced and I thought it was no better than grocery store food. Not very flavorful or cheesy, mostly creamy. But it was cool to watch them make it all read more

Line moved real fast for it being almost around the corner. Wish they didn't use penne for the pasta type but the cheese is what's showcased. It wasn't the best I've ever had but it was really good! I like my Mac thicker sauce. Got the 8 Oz world's best and a water came out to about $13 read more

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Needed to correct the star level to 5 stars not sure what happened with the original review but it is some of the best cheese I've had also really enjoy the Mac and cheese I can get that a local store read more

My friend from Seattle told me I HAVE to try this place for their famous "World's Best Mac & Cheese." So my friends and I shared an order of it, as well as the Mariachi Mac & Cheese which was the special of the day and had a little more zest and spice in it. I absolutely looooved the world's best mac & cheese! I don't know if it really IS the world's best but it was definitely the best mac & cheese I've ever had! I usually get sick of mac & cheese after the first few bites but I was actually able to eat a good amount. It's not too heavy but not watery either! And the cheese is delicious! Another plus is that you can see the people actually making the cheese through the glass window while you sit and eat. I just wish there was more seating available inside. Overall, it's definitely a place I'd recommend if you're at the Pike Place market! read more

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"Omg cool I want to see them make cheese!" We went inside to see them make cheese and did a bit of sampling. The standout here was actually their crackers which were very fresh and tasty. There were cheese crakers (duh), honey wheat, and regular. The samples were down to the bottom of the bowl so apparently others had fun sampling also. I am not really a curds person so that sample was interesting... There were actually people sitting there eating mac and cheese, sandwiches, and soup...while they watched them make cheese. LOL It was very crowded inside around 3 PM on Saturday. I would be interested in trying one of those yummy looking bread sticks. Some of the prices are crazy! The dried apples were 3.50 for a teeny tiny pack. Anyway, I;m excited to munch on the delicious honey wheat crackers we bought! read more

Mmm, grilled cheese sandwich for breakfast. I think it's a nice spot as you're walking around the Pike area. Their cheesemaking process is on display pretty much. Highly recommended to stop by and check it out. read more

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I can only write a review for what I saw and bought and let me tell you that cheese samples are the best! They cut up so much and you can pair it with some crackers provided! I bought some cheese as well but I can't remember what I bought but it was delicious! I cannot wait to come back and try their foods! I had to much food before coming here because pike place has such good eats! read more

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I'd randomly seen the Beecher's in NYC, but thought nothing of it. It wasn't until I was talking to a couple friends that had been to Seattle earlier in the year that I realized this was the same Beecher's that was in Pike Place! I love the whole concept of being able to watch the cheese being made as you are shopping for said cheese. It would be great if they actually had demos of the cheese making process instead of just placing placards around the store, but thankfully our Savor Seattle guide did a mini walkthrough of the things that were going on in the huge 'cheese bathtubs'. What a fascinating process. I agree with other reviewers in that I wasn't super impressed by the mac n cheese, but again, since we visited with Savor Seattle, I didn't have to spend any money to figure this out, which was great! The mac n cheese was definitely way too watery and bland for my liking - especially given the sharpness of their 'raw' flagship cheese. It is great that they offer samples of their crackers and their cheeses, which you can try while pondering which ones to purchase. The combination of their flagship cheese with their honey hazelnut crackers is my favorite!! :9 We ended up purchasing an $8 block of their flagship cheese and two packs of the honey hazelnut crackers for $4.50 each. Quite pricey, but definitely worth the occasional treat! Thankfully there's another Beecher's a few blocks from my place in NYC, so I will never go without! read more

Absolute favorite place in Seattle. Looking at the photos on yelp, I wasn't very intrigued but thought that since I was in Seattle, I should at least try it out... Basically the best decision I've made ever. I loved both of their mac and cheeses and flagship grilled cheese sandwich. The world's best mac and cheese was a lot more cheesier while the mariachi mac and cheese had peppers and more texture. Honestly... don't pick one, try both! My boyfriend and I were hooked on first bite and kept coming back. The downside is that there's always a line and very limited seating. It was also really cool to also watch how their cheese is made. read more

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Definitely grab a sample when you're inside. I thought I was coming home with cheese curds after watching the peeps comb through the tubs, but a taste test proved otherwise! I finally just finished through my two purchases of the Flagship and Aged Cheddar (award-winning). The Flagship selection was available as a taster and I was won over at first taste. Upon closer inspection in the fridge as I made my way down to the cashier, I found the Aged selection, which the lady said it won an award or something. The flagship cheese had a creamy texture, but still a hard cheese. However, the Aged Cheddar was my favorite. Caramel, toffee tones with a nutty cashew finish. There were pockets of sweetness and the cheese was crumbly. It was amazing! Goes well with sweet wines and malty beers. LOVE read more

CHEESY GOODNESS! Couldn't decide what to eat in Pike Pl but ended up here. Stood in a long line for a grilled cheese... It was awesome! Warm and gooey, and definitely flavorful. Mac n cheese looked yummy as well! read more

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This place was a great stop for some warm mac and cheese in the middle of Pike Place Market! It was easy to find, and you can catch a nice view through their windows of fresh cheese being made in the shop. It was interesting to see this process as we ate! I would have given this 4 stars, but I was actually fairly underwhelmed by the flavor of the mac and cheese. We opted for the Mariachi Mac and Cheese, which did taste good, but definitely felt pretty average compared to mac and cheese at other restaurants. I think I would come back just to try the original mac and cheese, but overall I wasn't taken aback by the food here. Also, there was very limited seating inside so if you were hoping to rest here in between shopping, this may not be the place. read more

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Love this place! Line is never too long and the Mac and cheese is always warm and delicious! The cashier was super sweet and even threw in a lobster Mac and cheese on her! read more

There are over 200 reviews for this place, nearly all with a hefty amount of stars. If you like cheese at all, you owe it to yourself to stop in. Creamy, oozy goodness. Directly across the street from the Pike Place Market and amongst a variety of wonderful food stores, this ain't grandma's grilled cheese. This is for those who love something with more of a gourmet flair. I saw a line out of the door for this place and wondered what all the fuss was about. As I made my way inside, I was happily greeted by an uber friendly staff that offered samples of their famous handmade cheese. I took one. Then I took another. I immediately thought of Katie F., who, being the cheese person that she is, would certainly appreciate the quality and taste of this handmade cheese. I was deeply regretful that I couldn't purchase any to take back home since I had no way to keep it cool. I ordered the basic grilled cheese--I didn't want any other flavors competing with the main ingredient. The bread was perfectly grilled and the cheese perfectly melted. Not messy, just creamy gooey. There's a small area where you can sit, enjoy your sammich and watch the employees making cheese in the background. It's an experience you really shouldn't miss if you're in the area. read more

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I kow tow to the handmade cheese masters! Delicious, creamy and fresh Mac and cheese. Who knew such a simple dish could be made to taste this good. Loved how you can watch the cheese making process as well. A must visit! read more

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A long line at the market, but worth it to try the world's most delicious mac'n'cheese! Having walked around Pike Market and trying other place, this was the most delicious. However, if you're going to try the Mac and cheese don't get the grilled cheese after. Not only is the sandwich average, you won't appreciate what they are known for as much after. read more

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Wooooow This place was recommended to me by someone I HATE so I went out of spite to tell them it sucked but I was so wrong. First of all the energy in this place is crazy. It's like everyone loves cheese and we're all in this together. Considering how packed it was, I didn't find the line or wait bad at all. It looks a lot worse than it actually is. I had the dungeoness crab sandwich and the Mac and cheese. MIND BLOWN. My only regret is not buying cheese to bring back to Miami. If you're in the area, you should definitely come. Not even, if you're in Seattle period you should absolutely come!!! This pace did not disappoint. read more

Beecher's Handmade Cheese - Best mac and cheese EVEEEERRR - Cheese Shops Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Believe the hype - the mac and cheese is pretty reasonable but super complex. You think maybe you got cheated with small container of mac and cheese and then you take one bite and wonder how you'll finish it! Definitely worth sharing. Also try the Breadsil (the bread pretzel). Super tasty. Not a whole lot of seats here, but worth the wait and the chance to grab one of the handful of chairs. read more

You can taste the authenticity of the Mac and Cheese here. You can feel the graininess of the cheese and the bitterness, just like homemade mac and cheese. Great flavors and creamy goodness. I love mac and cheese and this place is no exception. We came about an hour before closing on a Saturday and there was no line at all. Grabbed a large cup of mac and a couple piroshkys and headed to the park across the street overlooking the water for a nice picnic dinner. Yum! read more

Beecher's Handmade Cheese - Mac and cheese. Yummy - Cheese Shops Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The only place to go for really good cheese. They do have a self service area if you walk in and avoid the lines.

Came here and tried both the "World's Best" Mac & Cheese and the Mariachi Mac & Cheese. Both thick creamy cheesy goodness. I prefer the Mariachi one though, has more of a kick of flavor. It is somewhat expensive at $5 for a small cup. Also got the cheese curds, nothing too special just pieces of cheese. Good if you like cheese. Interestingly, they make squeaking sounds when you chew them. If you plug you ears as you chew you can really hear the squeaks! Quite entertaining... read more

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

Part gift shop, part tourist trap and remainder...just a curious place to watch the cheese making and a chance to sample the result. Anyone from the Great Lakes region, namely Wisconsin or anyone familiar with basic cheese making, might snicker at all the fuss. However, Beecher's makes a good presentation nonetheless. The cheese is okay. It's young, salty and atypical of any basic young cheese whose recipe hasn't changed since ancient times. Hence, its applications to basic food offerings like Grilled Cheese Sandwiches and Macaroni & Cheese. I am partial to the basic curds though thanks to the typical flavor, lean to the curds that are enlivened with a coating of Italian herbs & olive oil. read more

Beecher's Handmade Cheese - A cup of the curds enlivened with some herbs and olive oil... - Cheese Shops Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Amazing Mac and Cheese!! Always a busy line out the front door, but it moves very quickly. Waiting also allows time to salivate when thinking about the delish best Mac and Cheese. The cheese is creamy and wholesome. Definitely a charm of Seattle and Pike Place Market. I will be returning in the near future. read more

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My cousin took me to this place and told me that they're know for their cheese. The smell was so inviting so I couldn't help myself to order one despite I just finished my lunch. I ordered the world famous. I honestly am disappointed. Well, I wouldn't order if I knew it was Penne. For me, pasta all have the same taste, the shape that makes it different. By having penne and cheese, it feels like you're eating pasta with cheese sauce. The first couple of bites were good, but it went downward from there. read more

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

I came here on vacation, and this was one of the places that "you must visit". We waited in line for about 5 -7 mins, and just ordered a small cup of the Mac and cheese to split. It's definitely not worlds best, but it's not bad. It just penne noodles with creamy melted cheese. The flavor was good. Reminded me of the chick fila mac And cheese. I would say definitely go if you're a visitor just to say you did it. read more

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

Cheese = good Pasta noodles = good Together = Freakin' awesome!!! So hot, so cheesy, so damn delectable! Probs the best mac and cheese ever! Lines get long, but you could be like me and come in right at 9am when they open and avoid the long lines! Mac and cheese is the breakfast of champions! read more

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