God made me with an extra dash of "loves Cheese!" So naturally when I saw an establishment that makes their own cheese, I just had to check it out. Upon walking up to the short line, I noticed some young girls crowded around a small bowl of mac & cheese. They took every single bite and made it look so delicious that I just had to order some. I ordered the 8 ounce mac & cheese and wow, was it filling thick creamy decadent all of the things that a mac & cheese should be. The cheese sauce made with real cheese was unmatched. It didn't have the stringy cheese pull like quality, but trust me when I say that by the end of the noodles you're still left with some scoopable cheese. We were able to sample the cheese curds and those were also very delicious. read more

I stopped by to try the Mac n Cheese that was recommended by some friends. The staff were polite, but there wasn't much need for interaction as I walked in knowing what I wanted to order. The Mac n Cheese was hot and served quickly after I ordered. They are known for making their own cheese at the restaurant and it was nice to see the process while we were in the small restaurant. The Mac n Cheese was so good. Definitely creamy and cheesy! It's a must try when you see a Beechers. read more

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

They have the best Mac and cheese I've ever tried! A great balance between creamy and Smokey. It's conveniently located in the pike place market area. Even though they can have long lineups at times, the lines go very fast as the staff are very prompt with taking orders and serving. I love that you can see how the cheese is made while waiting for your food. read more

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

Of all the things in Seattle, this may be my favorite!! Who doesn't love a fresh, homemade cheese sauce?? And my hobbies favorite pasta is penne, so the world famous Mac & Cheese was PERFECTION!! The sauce was perfectly textured, not grainy or thick or thin!! Y'all! It was perfectly seasoned too! Definitely going back to try the grilled cheese and tomato soup!! It was a beautiful, warm day so maybe next time it will be rainy and I'll want some comfort food! The line may be long but it moves fast!! The staff is super helpful! Catch a glimpse of the cheese making process while you nosh on some excellent grub! read more

I had this recommended online so I wanted to try it. There was a line, but it moved super quick! I just got a small Mac & cheese and it was so creamy and delicious. I honestly could have gotten a smaller size because it was filling. A great place to grab a quick bite on the go. read more

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

Iconic cheese shop in front of Pike Place Market. I love walking by even when I'm not grabbing anything to see if I can watch the cheese making process through the giant window. Lots of cheese and cheese curds to take home, but Beecher's also has a lot of food options to enjoy right there at the side counter. I love their mac n cheese with salmon, and the tuna melt is also a tasty option. It can get really crowded and busy especially during tourist season, but the staff are always friendly. Grilled sandwiches tend to take longer though. read more

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

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Ughhh I love their Mac and cheese! I've gotten their frozen ones from Costco back in SoCal for thanksgiving and just had to try it fresh when I came to Seattle! It was so creamy and rich I've been seeing tiktok memes of the workers and honestly they're pretty accurate. They will roll their eyes at you and dismiss you but at at least they hand you the mac and cheese right away so I didn't really care There's a standing table right next to the window of where they make their cheese so it's pretty cool to watch! read more

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Let's get trapped in this tourist trap together. We stopped by on a Friday evening and there was no line. It was super quick to get the mac and cheese but took about 10 minutes to get the grilled cheese. I agree with a fellow reviewer on the mac and cheese- the noodles were well coated but the cheese sauce was on the thin side. It was slightly grainy to me too. So... I don't know about this being the world's best. The grilled cheese is a different story. Would definitely get it again and take it over to the popular chowder spot to dip it in the seafood bisque! read more

Beecher's Handmade Cheese - World's Best Mac and Cheese Small- not bad, very slight grainy texture. Grilled cheese is better - Cheese Shops Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Still cheesy yummy goodness, but it didn't pack the cheesy punch as I had expected (or remembered from last time). Still good, and they're a solid joint. Will get the sandwich + soup combo next time! read more

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I recently traveled to Seattle for fun and saw this huge line near the pike. I stopped in to take a peek and realized it was a restaurant/store known for their famous mac & cheese. I asked a few people in line if it was worth the wait and they said yes! The line went very quickly, and I was really impressed with how organized the store was. The store is chaos because of how many people, but well maintained and clean. They even have an area to see how the cheese has made. My friend was also given samples, and she purchased the cheese curds, which were delicious! I ordered the mac & cheese and the Breadzel. I loved both but my favorite was the Breadzel, it's a pretzel type bread bursting with flavor with the perfect amount of crunch! If you're ever near a Beechers, it's a must to stop in! read more

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

While in Seattle we saw the reviews of this spot and felt it was a must try. On the weekends it is really busy, we ended up trying it on the last day of our trip (Monday). The line was much shorter and service was quick. We ordered the grilled cheese and the mac and cheese. The Mac cheese was awesome! The grilled cheese was good but it did feel like it was lacking a bit. The menu is pretty simple so there wasn't a lot to pick from, given how quick we got served it was worth it but had we waited on the weekend I would have questioned if it was worth the wait. read more

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I love mac and cheese and this one is one of the richest and creamiest ones I've had. Definitely very cheesy and I think it's worth it, personally wouldn't call it a tourist trap. It's an open store kind of without any seating really, the visuals are good and you can see where they're making the cheese! Staff friendly and you can ask them about their recommendations! read more

Beecher's Handmade Cheese - Smoked salmon mac & cheese 16oz - Cheese Shops Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The line was out the door, but it moved SO fast. Staff were very friendly and efficient. The taste of the famous Mac n cheese was delicious! Served hot and fresh. A little pricey, but I think worth the try since it's so well known. Enjoyed mine a short walk from the store sitting across from the ocean, and I highly recommend doing this if it's crowded inside. read more

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

We went to Beecher's Handmade Cheese during a weekday to finally try their famous mac and cheese. Unfortunately, my group didn't really understand the hype. The mac and cheese was quite watery and had a noticeable lemony taste that we weren't expecting. It just didn't feel rich or comforting the way we thought it would be. I can say we've tried it because of its reputation, but it's not something we would order again. read more

This is the original Beecher's cheese location! Totally worth the 2-minute wait for some cheesy goodness. It's not going to be your five-cheese, seasoned (hopefully) mac-and-cheese you get on Thanksgiving, but you can taste the fresh cheese better this way. Bonus points, you get to stare at the expert cheese-makers through the windows while you eat. Take a picture if you're extra creepy! 10/10 would come back read more

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

I've been in Seattle for over three years and I can't believe that I haven't tried Beechers. Beechers usually has a huge line, so plan accordingly. You can see where they make their cheese and that's pretty cool. Highly recommend their Mac n cheese. I don't even like Mac n cheese but ended up loving this one. Can't wait to go back again. read more

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Good mac and cheese. The store wasn't that busy when I visited and the line moved quickly. I got a small serving of the smoked salmon mac and cheese, and am glad I didn't get a larger portion. It's pretty rich, heavy on the dill and salty. There were decent sized chunks of salmon in it. You can watch the cheese get made next door via a huge glass window. read more

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

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We were visiting Seattle and spent the morning and afternoon on our first day in the area because we couldn't get into our Air BnB yet. I'd heard a lot about this place so knew we wanted to try it. We got the regular mac and cheese. It's penne pasta with a creamy cheese sauce. It's definitely good and very rich but I don't think it's as good as it's hyped up to be. Later in the week we tried the mac and cheese with salmon. It was also good but we liked the plan mac and cheese better. It's definitely a must try but maybe lower your expectations just a bit from all the hype you hear. read more

Beecher's Handmade Cheese - Small mac and cheese. It was good but not worth the hype. - Cheese Shops Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I honestly did not believe the hype when it came to this place but boy am I glad I was wrong! This spot was so yummy yummy to my tummy! The hubs and I throughly enjoyed it. We shared a small 8oz and it was honestly just enough. The cheese is so good but it is really rich! It honesty reminded me more of a delicious pasta at a fancy restaurant because the cheese was so rich, not a Mac and cheese which sounds like a kids dinner. I say if you're around it's a must try especially if you love cheese! read more

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

When I was looking at things to do at the market, Beecher was on several list. There wasn't a line when I went and we were served quite quick. I ordered the smallest size they had and the Mac and cheese was pretty good. It was creamy and tasted "clean" if that makes sense (nothing like Kraft in a box). There's a little bar window area where you can eat while watching how everything is made. For me, I wish it was a little saltier. It was kinda plain for me. By the way, I passed by this Mac and cheese at Costco and realized I have ate it before. I will say, the one at the physical location is much better than Costco. The Costco was even plainer than the one at Seattle. read more

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I had the chance to try Beecher's! I ordered a small macaroni and cheese. It was on the prices end, but fantastic nonetheless. There was a bit of a line to get through. There is stand up seating to the side. Napkins and forks are available. The place is fairly clean. Staff is friendly. I'll be back again in the future to try more! read more

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Next time you're in Seattle make sure to stop here and try the Mac n cheese. Soooo yummy!! Quick, friendly service. And you can see them making cheese! Loved it. read more

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Located in Seattle's Pike Place Market, Beecher's was on my must-try list, so we stopped by on a Saturday afternoon. Expect long lines and sold-out items late in the day--the Smoked Salmon Mac and Cheese and all sandwiches were already gone! We got the World's Famous Mac and Cheese instead, and it was solid. The homemade artisan cheese had a delicious, sharp white cheddar flavor that really stood out. read more

Cheese is made there and so good! They have lots of samples. Mac and cheese is rich. The chicken grilled cheese is heavy enough for 2 to share if you've been eating around Pike's all day. read more

Oh Beecher's, how I love thee. From the cheese selection to the grilled cheese sandwiches to the mac n cheese - you gotta stop by Beecher's. And you can even see them making the cheese at this location too. The Pike Place location is iconic and the original. On this trip, I decided to try the smoked salmon mac n cheese. So yum! Lots of cheesy goodness with lemon, dill, and great salmon. Highly recommend! The line can get long, but it does move pretty quickly. The mac n cheeses are ready immediately. The sandwiches, naturally, have a wait to receive your order. Staff are friendly, patient, and helpful. There's a little ledge you can stand at to eat inside the shop (and watch the cheese being made). But when crowded, I like to just walk around and eat. read more

Beecher's Handmade Cheese - Smoked salmon mac n cheese - Cheese Shops Near Me - Seattle, Washington

100% worth all of the hype. We got the salmon Mac & cheese and it was amazing. Creamy and delicious. However, the real standout is the cheese curds. They are better than Wisconsin in my humble opinion Service was good but they looked tired from all the customers that day. More of a grab and go place so not a lot of areas to stand, let alone sit. read more

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

As a Mac and cheese enthusiast, I had to get their famous Mac and cheese. That cheese sauce is everything! Very sharp and strong and super creamy. They have the Mac and cheese ready to serve since that place gets super packed. Because of this, the noodles were on the overcooked side but that's okay. The flavor makes up for it and I'd get it again if I come back to Seattle! I would love to try their sandwich as well as those looked really good too. There's no seating available. There's some standing room along a counter top area but that place was packing. It was cool to see them make cheese right in front of you though in their viewable cheese making station. read more

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

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Very well known place that makes their own cheese. You can literally watch next door where they make it and it is quite impressive. In the storefront, they use their cheese in all sorts of foods made. Sandwiches, pastas and pre packaged cheese you can just munch on. There was a line but also a railing where you could stand and eat as well. Some items definitely on the pricier end but I definitely felt the hype. We got some cheese curds which were super tasty. A cool spot to stop at if you're at Pikes place market and you enjoy cheese! read more

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I came here while on a food crawl in Pike Place and was recommended by everyone we had to check it out!! There was a short line but it moved fairly quick and the Mac n cheese had its own serving line right there. The Mac n cheese was STEAMY so we gave it a few minutes to cool down while standing by the glass area watching the workers make the cheese. The Mac is more on the soupy side and I thought penne was an interesting choice but WOW it worked!! The cheese was sharp and tangy and just so yummy. We ended up getting a baguette at a nearby bakery to sop up the rest of the cheese sauce and that was definitely the move. 10/10 lives up to the hype! read more

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

Went on a Tuesday wasn't too busy, line moved quickly--saw the cheese through the windows while waiting! The Mac n jack was very much worth the wait--jack was mild not too strong--noodles were delicious! Got a side the bread with cheese as well! 11/10 wish I had gotten my own and not shared ! read more

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

I tried the Mac and cheese. While it was good, I didn't really understand what the fuss was about. I'm glad I tried it though but I probably would not wait in line for it. read more

Stopped by this place whole wandering Pike's Place, what caught my attention was that they show how the cheese is made in the giant vats and the mixers stirring. The sample cheese was tasty. We had the smoked salmon mac and cheese, but be ready for a sharp cheddar taste. No seating standing room alone, worth stopping by! read more

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Just had their classic mac and cheese. It was pretty quick to get in despite the bustling crowd and it was cool seeing the cheese process in the window. I don't think I've had better mac and cheese from a spot. It was super flavorful, the cheese was rich, and the noodles were a good chew. I don't think I could eat a large but any mac and cheese lover would have a blast here read more

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

SO worth the hype! I visited Beecher's Handmade Cheese on a Tuesday evening, when they weren't busy at all. The interior was pretty small but the glass wall had a great view of the cheese being made in real time. I went up to the counter and ordered a small Mac & Cheese. Service was friendly and super fast. The Mac & Cheese was everything I wanted it to be - creamy with the perfect sharpness from the cheddar. I was trying to save room for dinner afterwards, but even the small size was pretty filling. So glad I finally got to visit this gem! read more

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My mom and I tried this place the other day and it was so good!! The Mac n cheese was yummy! You have to try it! I got a grilled cheese sandwich it was very good but I couldn't really enjoy it cause I'm having teeth problems. But I would try it again! We also got a Breadzel- amazing!! The service is kinda like a factory you get in line, tell the guy what you want then the next person cashier-you pay then you wait on the side for your food. The place is nice and small. I will be eating this cheese again!! So good. And will be coming back when I'm in town again!! read more

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

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Delicious Mac and cheese! Got the original and it was so creamy and cheesy- perfection! Also tried three of their grilled cheeses (basil, kimchi, and normal). All were good, but that Mac and cheese stole the show for me! Line is super long! But to be expected. It's cool to see how their cheese is made through the window while you wait. I also really liked that they give out samples of their flagship and Just Jack cheeses. There's some counter space inside where you can eat, but no seating. read more

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2 out of 4 ain't bad! A lot of YouTube videos said you have to try Beecher's when in Seattle so it made the list. Plus with a 4 year old in a severe mac and cheese phase I made it a point to swing by. 1. It's across the street from the actual Pike Place market 2. The smallest size was just enough for our family of 4 to sample (plus it's heavy) 3. My husband and 13 year old enjoyed it but my son and I didn't not. Was it creamy? Extremely! But the bite was not what I prefer in my mac and cheese. More like a cheddar jack. read more

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

Amazing mac and cheese! It was so cool getting to watch them make the cheese right in front of us. Pike Place Market itself was such a fun experience, and stopping here made it even better. The whole place had great energy, the cheese was incredibly rich and flavorful, and the mac and cheese was easily one of the best I've had. Definitely worth the stop if you're visiting the market! read more

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

The line moved super quickly despite being out the door and the staff were incredibly efficient. They need more seating inside. I got the 8oz plain Mac and it was good!! It's super rich, so I'd recommend the smaller size. The crackers were also good! read more

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

Grabbing a grilled cheese from Beecher's Handmade Cheese on a chilly Seattle morning before boarding our cruise was the best decision. The bread was perfectly crisp on the outside, warm and buttery, with that rich, melty cheese pulling apart in the most satisfying way. It was simple, comforting, and exactly what you want on a somewhat cold waterfront day -- like a cozy little send-off before setting sail. read more