Is this shop a best in town? I wouldn't go so far as to say that, since at least one other cheese…read moremerchant in Frankfurt is particularly good (I am talking about one of the shops located in the Kleinmarkthalle). But Nick and his store are very charming, Nick and his assistants know everything about cheese, and they have a phenomenal variety from France as well as exotics from places like Norway and Ireland. The Käseladen am Merianplatz does have a best-in-town, though. Their Quiches, whether Lorraine or vegetarian, are fantastic: filled to the brim with gooey, aromatic, high-quality cheese. They make a fresh batch every day, and I can't remember where you'd ever get better ones.

From the owner: Länderschwerpunkt im Sortiment: Frankreich, Schweiz, Spanien, Italien, Niederlande, Deutschland,…read more.. Weich- und Schnittkäse, Ziegen- und Schafskäse, Bergkäse. frische und hausgemachte Quiche (auch vegetarisch), hausgemachter Frischkäse, Baguette, Wein, Champagner, Konfitüren, Schokoladentrüffel, Salamis, Käsegebäck, Butter, Olivenöl und mehr...

On our last day in Frankfurt, we had a little time to kill before happy hour at our hotel…read more Kleinmarkthalle, the largest food market in Frankfurt, was a short walk away. It's a little tough to tell where the entrance is, but we eventually figured it out. Once you walk into this indoor food market, you'll see a whole host of vendors selling pretty much everything under the sun. You'll see produce (fruits and vegetables), nuts, sweets, and much more. You'll also find hot food including German sausage, pizza, and more. If you come hungry, you're not going to be able to resist having some food and buying more than you should while you're there. It's kind of like going to a grocery store hungry. The food hall is on two levels. You'll find friendly vendors. Some offer free samples. I only bought a German sausage and some bread from two lovely German grandmothers. They were smiling, asked me questions about myself, and were a joy. What a cute pair! And the sausage was quite tasty (they have five or so for you to choose from). The prices seem reasonable across the board, even though I didn't buy much.

As is similar with many large European cities, visiting a large food hall with multiple vendors is…read morea must do. Klein Markt Halle is a large pre-war building which is packed to the brim with food vendors and visitors. It's more touristy than I would like and a bit more crowded as well. There is a decent selection of small cafes along with walk up style vendors and prices are a bit high - but it is touristy. There's not enough communal places to sit and eat so unless the weather is nice outside you might have a challenge finding a spot.

Excellent selection of great cheeses. Visited his stall in the Offenbacher market a few days ago…read moreand was impressed. Exceedingly friendly, amusing and helpful. I tried so many different cheeses that I didn't bother with my planned breakfast afterwards. The cheese he's holding in the photo was the best of them all for me Sternenberger Bergkäse. Delicious!