This place is very hyped, so I was curious to try it. It was fine, but honestly nothing special for me, and I have definitely had better cheese elsewhere. I am glad I tried it once, but it is not something I would get again. It was okay for a one time experience, just did not live up to the hype for my taste. read more

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Place was super busy but was it worth the wait...I'm not too sure. The Mac and cheese was good but definitely way too thick for my liking. The grilled cheese was just okay. Not too sure about the hype but to each their own. I think the coolest part about this place was being able to view how the cheese is made and the history and facts about it is visible from the inside. Cute little place with no seating area. Just a small plank that you can stand and eat by the window of the cheese room. read more

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So good! We tried their mac & cheese & smoke salmon mac & cheese, both were so rich and flavorful and really hit the spot. The service is quick despite the long line, and this is a great option to try since it's easy to walk around and eat this while exploring the rest of Pike's. A must try! read more

Beecher's Handmade Cheese - mac & cheese and smoke salmon mac - Cheese Shops Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I saw their stuff at Costco before and figured I'd try it in person. Their mac and cheese has a really mild cheese taste; you notice the paprika and smokiness more. As a mac and cheese fanatic, this wasn't my favorite. The breadzel ($5.75) was a letdown. It had herbs in the center with red pepper flakes, but the taste was outdone by the spice and neither were strong to begin with. The bread itself was very good but I'd expected more of a garlic flavor (or any savory/herb-y flavor, really). read more

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Amazing... if you are visiting to MUST stop and grab some Mac and Cheese! Do not Leave Seattle without this fix! read more

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

Best Mac and cheese I have ever tired ever in my entire existence lol!!!! Please don't sleep on this Pike Place tourist location. The line is so worth it!!! It's definitely cool to see them making the cheese next door as well. read more

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

My first time at Pike's Place! Glad we stopped by at Beecher's for a quick lunch. You can watch them make the cheese outside the window and you can tell how thoughtful each dish is here. I shared a large "world's best mac & cheese" with a friend + a tuna melt + smoked turkey sandwich! Soo good! Real, freshly made cheese makes a world of difference. The mac & cheese was especially decadent and filling. There were other flavors as well for the mac but I wanted to try the original, and it didn't disappoint! I can't wait to try other items! The line was pretty long and out the door but the workers are pretty fast and efficient There's limited space inside but we luckily got a spot. You could also take your food out to the Pike's patio which I wish we did ahah but overall a great experience! read more

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The Mac and cheese is really as good as they say I promise! Right in the heart of the Pike place market- At the corner. We were happy we went during the week so we had to deal with no major lines. The Mac n cheese is hot & delicious! It's cool cause you can see the folks making the cheese. It was so good we came twice while in Seattle. If I'm in a new place & I go once I don't like to return to the same place I'd rather try something new. Not this time came again & it was equally as delicious! Highly recommend! read more

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

Was way too full but couldn't stop myself from checking this place out and getting 8 ounce mac & cheese. As a lot of reviews already commented, the mac & cheese is very rich in flavor and lives up to the hype. Highly recommend check this place out if you're nearby. read more

4/5 Tried Beecher's Handmade Cheese for their famous mac and cheese--and yep, it's as rich and creamy as everyone says. Super flavorful, cheesy without being greasy, and with just the right amount of sharpness from their signature Flagship cheese. That said, the portion was on the small side and definitely pricey for what you get. You're paying a bit of a premium for the name and location, but at least the taste delivers. If you're a mac and cheese fan, it's worth trying at least once--but just know you're shelling out gourmet prices for comfort food. Still, a solid 3/5 stars for flavor and quality. read more

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One of the first creameries I had visited five years ago. Came back last month for a re-visit, and still just as good as I remembered. Their cheese is bright and flavorful and lends itself well as part of a grilled cheese sandwich. For those with a more exotic taste palete, I would highly recommend trying out the Kimchi grilled cheese. As with anything in Pike Place, it can get busy, but the service is efficient. Not too many places to sit, but they do have a long bar counter on one side of the shop overlooking the cheese processing area. read more

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

I was hearing so much about this "worlds best Mac and cheese" so I definitely wanted to give it a shot. Oddly enough at this cheese shop the only item that I am raving about is the breadzel, which is supposed to be like a bread pretzel. It had like garlic herb in it, it was soft more like a biscuit than a pretzel, and one of the best things I've had for fast food in Seattle. 5 stars on this item! It was so good I would come back here only for that! I had to try the Mac that everyone is talking about the original flavor, so I got one. Yeah it was not bad, but not great either. First of all it was just a little chalky , which was sort of off putting. The thick and creaminess was what I usually like in Mac but the chalkiness I just didn't like at all. Also there wasn't a really strong cheese flavor coming from any of it, in these situations maybe add a little pepper or something to give it a taste. Don't get me wrong it's better than most fast food Mac and cheese, but not better than most great Mac and cheese. It's like a 3.4 star dish. They had a smoked salmon one and I happen to love smoked salmon so I tried it. Maybe it was the dill they put in there that didn't mix with the cheese but I was really not a fan at all of it. I give this one a 2 star. read more

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

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Line was out the door and half way down the block. Everyone we dealt with was very nice. The Mac n cheese was really good. I think lobster would be really good in it (I do not like Salmon). I got the small, not sure how you could eat more. read more

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

This was our second time at Beecher's and we love their cheeses and Mac and cheese! We decided to switch it up this time and go for a grilled cheese. There is always a line at this popular spot at Pike's Place, but it always moves quickly and you can watch the cheese being made while you wait. Service ordering and paying was friendly and prompt. If you are just ordering Mac and cheese, they have that ready to go in 3 different varieties. If you opt for a grilled cheese, you do have to wait a bit as these are made fresh. We only waited around 7-8 min for our name to be called to pick up our sandwich. We got the Flagship, which includes two types of Beecher's cheese, tomatoes, basil, and a homemade spread. They didn't list the type of bread, but it was crusty and delicious, almost like a sourdough. The tomatos and basil were both very fresh, but the star of the show was of course the cheese. Always enjoy a Beecher's stop and look forward to coming back! read more

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Absolutely delicious mac n cheese. Added bonus of the standing tables that you eat at overlook the room that they make the cheese in. There is also a selection of fresh cheese and other products to buy along with the hot food. The Queue was a bit confusing because they try to make you order before you can see the menu board. read more

Beecher's Handmade Cheese - 8oz Mac & cheese - Cheese Shops Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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A classic Seattle bite that we take any visiting friends to. The tomato soup is amazing. The Mac and cheese is good and popular as well, but in my mind there is no beating the tomato soup with a grilled cheese. There is a window to watch cheese get made and some tables that overlook the cheese area. There is often a wait for a table and to order but if you hang out for a bit you can usually get a spot. The last time I went they were out of tomato soup so I got the chicken and veggie soup. It was good, but not as good. read more

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Truly the best Mac & Cheese ever! Service was quick and it's really fun to watch them make cheese on site! No seating area inside but they do have a small high top area along the wall to quickly eat your food. read more

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

I ate the best grilled cheese sandwich of my life today. With so many options for lunch near Pike's Place market, go here. Eat the delicious, cheesy goodness and be happy. read more

Beecher's Handmade Cheese - Grilled cheese by the water - Cheese Shops Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Maybe I didn't order the right items, but I found the food at Beecher's to be a bit overrated. If you're going to call something "The World's Best Mac and Cheese," it really needs to live up to the hype, and sadly, it didn't. The mac and cheese wasn't bad by any means, but it was far from the best. Just kind of... mediocre. The Tuna Melt was also pretty underwhelming. That said, the service was great, and it's cool that you can watch them make the cheese on-site, which adds to the overall ambiance. But in terms of food, I felt a little let down. Maybe next time I'll try the cheese curds, but with so many food options in Pike Place Market, Beecher's didn't stand out for me. read more

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

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Beecher's claims that it has the world's best Mac & Cheese. That's quite a bold statement, and so I needed to purchase it. Ended up getting the 8 oz. size of their Mac & Cheese. It ended up being perfectly al dente with a creamy texture. It's hard to say it's the WORLD's best, but it was pretty damn good. Well worth the $12/13 to sample it and a nice snack (to share with another) while exploring the entirety of the Public Market. As others have mentioned, it's hard not to stop at the display window where Beecher's staff is mixing the cheese. read more

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

Beech please, notably the best cheese you can purchase in the city. Beecher's offers HANDMADE ARTICIAN CHEESE is sold in various specialties, whether that is a Sandwich, Mac, and Cheese, Soup, or with Bread. I love their open kitchen concept, which allows you to visually see them making cheese from scratch. The process is quite stunning, and whatever they make at the shop is what they sell. What we ordered: MAC & CHEESE - Considered "the World's Best" and I'm not sure if I totally stand by their claim but it was NOTABILY TASTY. Also, to witness the cheese that we consumed came from the glass factory was also reassuring of its quality. FLAGSHIP SANDWICH (Just Jack Cheese, Basil, Tomato, and Beecher's spread) - This sandwich was also very good. They used the panini press to burn the bread and melt the cheese underneath. While I am not biggest grilled-cheese person, wifey said it was better than Salmon Piroshky. read more

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Being from the Midwest where you can get delicious cheese at every meal, this place was just ok for us. Cheese curds were good and the mac & cheese was great to try. Nothing special but fun to visit nonetheless! read more

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Another highly recommended here in Pike place market. The grilled cheese and mac and cheese here is absolutely phenomenal. I haven't found anywhere that can quite match the flavor profile and they are such a great value despite the line. It's located right in the main strip of the market and you'll probably be squished against the line for the original Starbucks, but definitely makes me kind to stop by here when you're in the area. Service is super efficient and they are completely used to working through huge cause of people, so don't expect to be here as long as you'd think, even with a long lines. Grab your food and find a table near the waterside to enjoy the view and a quick bite read more

Cheesy...warm....perfect mac and cheese. This was the first place that my friend wanted to get to as soon as we got to seattle/Pikes place. We lucked out and wasn't too busy. Line was short and we ordered just a cup to share. I would Def buy the frozen Mac and cheese and cook it at home. read more

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

This Mac and cheese was just the perfect texture, and flavor for me so I absolutely loved this! We were already full from a few other food items we got earlier but I would've finished it otherwise. It was the right amount of softness and creaminess in it so I really want to get it again on a less full stomach to truly enjoy it. The line was long but moves pretty fast so it's worth it! Staff are decently nice. We asked for water but they didn't have any. read more

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

Great cheese and food. We having fun watching all team members makes their cheese. However, service is not a big present. read more

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Quick service for great snacks! Despite the quick pace, the service was attentive. Our server took the time to review the cheeses I was interested in, showcasing great knowledge. Although the cheese selection was more limited than I hoped, the Mac and cheese I ordered was excellent. There is no seating, the addition of which would be an improvement, but I managed to find a spot to enjoy my snack at Pike Place. read more

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

Came here for lunch during a visit to Seattle and picked up some Mac and cheese. The gave me the Mac n cheese very fast and we sat on the bar with a view of the cheese makers. The Mac and cheese is delicious. The noodles are a little overcooked sitting in the sauce but the cheese sauce is so good it doesn't matter. I hope I can come back again! read more

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This was really good! We enjoyed grilled cheese and mac & cheese. We stopped in early in the morning because the line is wrapped down the block around lunch time and later into the afternoon. The cheese is creamy and the bread is crunchy. You can't ask for more than that from the grilled cheese! As far as the mac & cheese, we decided that we would probably pass on that in the future. It wasn't bad, but wasn't worth the price. It wasn't anything to write home about. There is no seating inside. There's a small ledge that you can stand at, but don't expect to be able to sit down and enjoy your meal. read more

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Even though you can get their Mac & Cheese in the freezer isles nationwide nowadays but eating their freshly made Mac & Cheese is still a treat. Ordered the Mac & Cheese, kimchi grilled cheese and tomato flagship soup. The freshly made Mac hit the spot, not too cheesy and just the right consistency. Tomato flagship soup is pretty good. However, the kimchi grilled cheese is lackluster, the bread is grilled to perfection but the kimchi tasted weird and not much cheese. read more

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Had to try this because it's quintessential Seattle. Short line goes by fast. Small 8oz Mac cost $9ish after tax which is very expensive for that quantity and quality. Overall noodles were soft and the cheese sauce was ok, you can taste the flavor profile of the distinct cheese but it was t anything to write home about. If you're a fan you can get the frozen Costco sized ones lol read more

Their portions of mac and cheese are pretty small overall (8oz and 16oz), but we really enjoyed it. The cheese has a nutty, white cheddar-like flavor, which we all loved! There was long line but the employees were fast. read more

Not only is the staff so friendly and welcoming, watching the cheese curds getting made was so fun and everything was so clean and sanitary you could really know and see the hands who made your food and could feel comfortable with it. The grilled cheese was good, sourdough was toasted perfectly..but the star was the penne Mac and cheese!! So creamy and not greasy..even after we put it in our tote and came back to it later it was still creamy and not gelatinous and delicious! read more

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I came here for the thing to get...the world's best mac and cheese! Fortunately, there wasn't too much of a line when I came around 2pm and it moved fast. As expected, they have vat of mac and cheese ready to scoop from. I got the small which was $9. It is overpriced but I think it's worth it to try it once and say you've tried it. The penne is al dente and the cheese sauce is thick and rich without being too strongly cheesy, which I appreciate. And the small actually comes with a fair amount of pasta! Clean, cute and organized space. Staff rushes you a bit but they are continually busy read more

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

This place would've gotten 5-stars if I wasn't so bothered by the fact that what they call "mac and cheese" is actually PENNE and cheese. The fact that they use penne noodles defeats the whole purpose of calling it mac and cheese. Bummer. Other than that, everything was absolutely tasty. We got their garlic bread, breadzel, grilled cheese, and mac and cheese. The garlic bread and breadzel had such soft bread and it was easy to bite into. The mac and cheese was so good. Maybe not the best I've ever had, but definitely top 5. Definitely want to try the other versions outside of the original. Our friends got the tuna melt and they said it was probably the best one they've ever had. Oh, and don't get their boxed water. I get the concept of trying to be environmentally friendly, but you could just taste the "carton" being marinated in the water. Not worth the $3. This place seemed blah. Nothing stood out, nothing makes it unique other than their food, but I guess that's the point. I do think it's cool how they have their own cheese bar where you're able to taste test an endless amount of different cheeses. They don't have chairs here (but then again, a lot of food places don't in Seattle. Not sure why that's a thing...) so be prepared to eat while standing up. Overall, not the best place to grab lunch in Seattle, but it's definitely worth visiting and trying out. read more

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Ordered Mac and cheese and pretzel bread with cheese. Mac cheese was cheesy. Al dente pasta. It's without salmon but I tasted salmon flavor. Not a fan of salmon. Pretzel bread disappointing. Warmed up but hard and chewy unable to eat it. Discarded it. read more

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

I was recommended this place by a few friends who had been to Seattle, and it did not disappoint. I ordered a 8oz cup of smoked salmon mac & cheese, and it was delicious! I wish there had been a little more smoked salmon in the mac & cheese, but the smoky flavor was definitely there. At a price of $10.99, it was a little too expensive for me, but it was still a great refresher from the cold weather. The staff were also super friendly despite the number of people they served before us. This was the longest line I waited in at Pike Place, showing how popular their menu is. The line was not as clearly defined as other places, so some people tried to get in line ahead of where it started. There was also no room to eat at the floating table, so we had to find a spot elsewhere. Overall, I would highly recommend visiting outside peak hours. read more

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I make really good mac n' cheese myself, so don't find theirs that special -- their sauce is a little too liquidy and the pasta is somewhat overcooked. However, I did like their mac n' cheese with smoked salmon and dill. I have tried many things added to mac n' cheese, such as chicken, bacon, guanciale (which is like a fancier bacon), lobster (...which is like a fancier guanciale), and even butternut squash, but have never had smoked salmon and dill added. Smoked salmon and dill added a nice Pacific Northwest flavor to mac n' cheese. It looked pretty too. I almost forgot about the overcooked pasta. read more

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

The Mac and cheese is amazing. The grilled cheese is good. The tomato soup was top notch. The watching cheese being made is interesting. The flow is efficient. This place is everything. read more

I was going to try one of their sandwiches but everyone was picking Beecher's world famous Mac and cheese so I gave that a try. It came out quick, warm and delicious. Yeah, it can be pricey at $9 before tip for the 8oz, but the experience, vibe and friendly service made it worth it. Their service is quick so don't let the long lines detract you. They have a window where you can seem them make the cheese too. read more

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