This place is super cool. Makes me wish I was a student at Stony Brook U. so I could be so close by. The guy working the counter seemed to be the only employee here at 1pm on a Saturday, and it was sufficient. Cute little store with two nice sized tables right by the entrance and windows. A few small tables asking the side and more seating at a small bar. Tons of beer, tons of cheese, and Boylan brand sodas of various flavors. We started with a cheese board for $18 that had a few decent cheeses... I think it was called The West-Coast. They had basically run out of the Barely Buzzed cheese, so I told the kid to choose a replacement for it. He gave me the small piece of Barely Buzzed that was left over and a nice junk of Merlot BellaVitano, which happened to be our favorite. And the fig jam and wafers that came with it were the ultimate compliment to the cheese. It was a lot of cheese, even for the 3 of us, and we didn't finish it because our sandwiches were so massive. I got a sandwich called The Raclette, named after a cheese I never tried before. It was pretty good, but I wasn't crazy about that particular cheese. Now I know! My daughter got a The Fold, which was my favorite of the three, complete with slices of jalapeño. The wife got the Green Mountain which had bacon and Maple syrup, which I thought was ok. As it turns out, I'm not a fan of beer, sadly. But if you like beer, and you like cheese, and you've got a couple of hours to kill with some great company, I think this place is going to make you really, really happy. read more

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ORIGIN: Two Long Island restauranteurs, Callie and Tim Brennan, opened Brew Cheese in Stony Brook Village Center in 2015 with the guidance of their friend, David Striffler. David had worked at Whole Foods, where he was introduced to a variety of cheeses. Since then David has earned certification as a Cheese Professional from the American Cheese Society and is the current proprietor. A second, larger space is located in Northport Village. CONCEPT: Callie and Tim had identified a need for a cheese shop, as well as a craft beer-centered bar, in the area and decided to launch a venture that wove both. Brew Cheese offers a wide curated collection of international cheeses to take home (per quarter pound), or to immediately enjoy as part of a cheese board or grilled sandwich. To accompany the cheeses, Brew Cheese sells locally and nationally brewed beers on tap, as well as a wider variety of canned craft beers in refrigerated display cases. LOCATION: Both Brew Cheese locations face a harbor and public grass-covered grounds. This makes Brew Cheese a perfect destination for those looking for picnic fixings, or a uncommon window view. The Stony Brook village location has ample parking, and is in the proximity of a top academic medical complex, a local history museum, and a university (SUNY Stony Brook), inviting a refreshing and charming destination for visitors. While shops may be hard to find when driving within the Stony Brook Village Complex, Brew Cheese's neighbor -- the Stony Brook Post Office -- provides a landmark point of reference through its towering clock spire. EXPERIENCE: We had planned on going to the Northport Village location, but an impromptu change in the day's plans landed us on the campus of SUNY/Stony Brook. In looking for an alternate dining destination via Yelp, I was surprised and glad to learn there was a second Brew Cheese location in Stony Brook Village Center. The small, narrow interior is painted chocolate brown, with many aged wood decorative touches. Sunlight streams in through windows that nearly reach the ceiling. German clay beer steins and metal cheese graters, evocative of the focii, line the perimeter. Four barrel tables -- two for couples, two for groups -- complement the bar counter that is lined with four stools. Music gently plays in the background. The end result is a cozy, intimate space for those who choose to immediately enjoy what Brew Cheese has curated and prepared. Early reviews, such as the one submitted by Long Island YES member, Bill, suggest that cheese alone was initially offered as an accompaniment to craft beer. However, today there is a two-sided menu in which customers can select melted cheese sandwiches -- a great "to go" option -- as well as platters. Each item has a clever name and combination of flavors. For example, I experienced the Apple Jam-Bo-Rie, with melted French Brie, slices of crisp green apples, and bacon jam encased in two thick slices of grill-pressed multigrain bread. Nonetheless, the sandwiches can be described as "cheese-forward", with the added flavors in the background, as well as the side (North Fork potato chips). TIPS: If sharing, select items that represent different forms (e.g platter and sandwich) and tastes (e.g sourdough and multigrain) in order to amplify differences. Samples are available for beers on tap, which invite opportunity to be introduced to unfamiliar craft brews. During my visit several sour beers were on tap, including a curiously named beer called "Sour Me Unicorn Farts", an orange edible glitter-filled beer that is somehow the product of a collaboration between Maryland's Diablo donut shop and Duclaw brewery. Iced teas, soft drinks, and hard ciders are available in the refrigerated display cases at the front counter, as well as the back corner of the store (near bathroom). read more

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I live near the Northport location, and decided to get a change of scenery so off I went to Stony Brook, their original location. It's a little smaller, same cool vibe with lots of vintage beer signs etc. The young lady who helped me was very nice. I tried a Ghost white, wheat ale. It was crisp and refreshing. Someone ordered a grilled cheese, which is their specialty, oh the smell of the bread & melting cheese, heavenly! You can get beer on tap, cider and they have wine too. They also sell cheese, as well as cans to go. It reminded me how much I love them! read more

Brew Cheese - Ghost white wheat ale - Cheese Shops Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

This was a cool little place to pop into for a bite and a beer! They've got a lot of creative and tasty grilled cheese sandwiches with fun names to choose from. I ordered the The Smorgasboard and it did not disappoint. My wife got the Robert Baratheon Rides Again and that was super tasty too. Brew Cheese definitely does their sweet, spicy, and savory flavors right for the grilled cheeses. The bartender working that night was awesome, and she was helpful especially since it was our first time there. We'll definitely be back for more brews and more cheese. read more

Brew Cheese - The Smorgasboard - Cheese Shops Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

Brew Cheese should be available everywhere, or at least have the ability for me to transport here on a whim's notice. We stopped in for a bite and a beer and I loved it all. The cheese sampler is AMAZING and the beer is different and awesome. Not a ton of places to sit/stand but we were able to snag some seats at the bar. Try everything! read more

We tried this place on a whim because a friend told us about it. We love cheese; so why not? Here's what we ordered: - the french onion soup - Gruyere and caramelized onion cheddar - the double bacon meltdown - maple bacon cheddar and black pepper bacon jam The reason for my 3 stars are the following reasons: - these 2 sandwiches took over 30 mins to make...we waited in our car - I didn't get my order. After the long wait, we went back in, picked up our order and bounced. Once we got home, I opened up mine and it wasn't what I ordered. I ate it anyway because what else could I do at this point? It was good, whatever it was...but I wasn't in the mood for a fruity sweet grilled cheese. The french onion one was good from what I was told. I'll come back to try something else and give them another try. :::edit::: 4.13.22 I'm updating my review from a 3 to a 4 . Since my first review, the owner, David, has reached out to discuss what happened. He plans to resolve training on his end and offered me a refund. From this correspondence, I can see that he genuinely cares about his customer's experiences. That's a huge plus. I didn't accept the refund as I like supporting local businesses...and I did end up eating whatever I got (which was very good). I do plan to come back and try more things on the menu. read more

Who doesn't love a good surprise? Apparently, a lot of people. But I'm always down to receive something I wasn't expecting. Well, for Brew Cheese I was totally expecting everything I experienced. It's the fact that my girlfriend surprised me by taking us over to the Stony Brook location (shoutout to her!) that threw me for a loop. You see, I've longed to visit Brew Cheese for quite some time (and she knew that!). I mean what doesn't sound amazing about beer and grilled cheese under one roof? (The answer is nothing). Though I always thought I'd check out the Northport location (it being so close to Sand City Brewery and all), but there is no doubt in my mind that that storefront is just as wondrous as the Stony Brook spot. It's not big, with only a couple of high top and barrel-type tables (plus a few bar seats), but that's all it needs to have plenty of sud/curd style. What really makes Brew Cheese so stunning are the two aforementioned parts to its name. Let's start with my favorite, the "Brew." Eight beers on tap with a nice array of local and semi-local craft breweries (Sand City made an appearance) as well as a cider and some mead. Not sure what to have? Flights are available (and of course I went in this direction). But what makes Brew Cheese so awesome is the fridge full of beers, ciders, and a few other libations. See something you like? Just take it out, get a glass from the chill employee, and drink it there (a similar idea to Milk and Hops in the city)! My girlfriend loved this concept as she found a cider in the fridge right up her alley. Now let's get cheesy. Not only does Brew Cheese have over 15 different gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches, but they also have actual cheese (well duh!). This meaning their display case filled with all the cheeses they use in their grilled greatnesses (and perhaps a few others) are available for purchase in wedge form. We didn't buy any cheese-to-go that day, but we totally dined on the Smorgasbord grilled cheese. This $10 handheld consisted of buffalo wing cheddar, smoked gouda, French raclette, sriracha, and spicy pickles. I told you this is not your average grilled cheese shop! Even better is the fresh scrape of raclette that accompanies several of those delectable options (not the one I got, unfortunately). That's something I look forward to trying next time out. Overall, Brew Cheese just rocks. Perhaps if you're only a casual acquaintance with beer or cheese then it's not the place for you, but if you're a connoisseur (or just a fan) of either area, then you gotta give em a whirl. With great brews on tap (and more in the fridge) along with a variety of delectable dairy products, you're bound to have a memorable experience at Brew Cheese. And hey, maybe someone will read this review and bring you here as a surprise. One can only hope... read more

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I just recently moved into this area and am on the look out for food! I came here on a Sunday afternoon and there was only two other guy buddies have a drink with their [service?] dog. My fiancé and I don't drink but man the sandwiches are wickedly good. We got a Jamie and one other sandwich that I can't remember but I can eat the Jamie sandwich for legit every meal. That bacon flavor is super addicting. It's right by the water so you're able to take your sandwiches and eat on a bench and look out into the water. Would definitely come back and will be recommending to other!! read more

It's our local hang. Small, cozy, great cheeses and beers. Since the pandemic, they always seems short-staffed, and service can be a bit slow occasionally. If you're not in a hurry, it's a great hang. read more

Great place for date night. The gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches are delicious and like nothing I've ever had before. The special bread from the bakery is the cherry on top. My husband enjoys all the different types of beer on tap. I like their variety of diet sodas. The staff is always so friendly. The sandwiches take quite a while on the grill so I don't recommend going with kids. read more

Great small space for exactly what it says cheese and brews! I thought it would've been bigger but that's me. Husband and I shared a cheese board and sandwich. The double bacon grilled cheese and the raclette board. Both really good!! I only wish the sandwich had actual bacon in it not JUST the bacon jam. It made it too sweet for a sandwich. But the board was so good and the bread they use is excellent!!!! I would recommend, but not for a group. I'm not sure if the northport one is bigger but in stonybrook it was cozy enough for 10 customers at a time MAX! read more

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First time here and definitely won't be my last. The service is phenomenal. So friendly and knowledgeable about everything they have. The food is delicious and prepared with care. VERY generous portions- we needed to-go boxes. The quality of the cheeses were great. So fresh. The beer was excellent too. I highly recommend giving this place a try. I'll definitely be back. read more

Brew Cheese - Taco Tuesday Grilled Cheese - Cheese Shops Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

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Today I finally went to brew cheese. Brew cheese has been on my list for sooo long! I had a great experience. I wish I could remember the cheese monger's name who helped me. She was so helpful and pleasant. She let me sample some cheeses and suggested one I wouldn't have thought to try on my own. I popped in here not realizing it was right next to the brunch place I was going to. I had a tasty cider while we waited for our table and after brunch I came back to purchase a truffle goat cheese, a garlic gouda and this cranberry cheese. I was not expecting to like the cranberry cheese. Soo good. When I come back, I will try one of their scrumptious sounding grilled cheeses. Get to brew cheese if you're in the area for fantastic service and delicious cheese read more

Sweet dreams are made of cheese, who am I to 'dis a Brie... How have I not put in a good word about Brew Cheese until now!? Stopped in on a weekday afternoon after walking around the shops at Stony Brook Village. We were pretty much famished, have been to Crazy Beans a bunch of times (and love it there too), but we wanted to try something different. Enter: Brew Cheese. Dare I say THEE best grilled cheese sandwich I've ever had in my entire life? I know cheese is in their name so it should be good, but this was not only good, it was other worldly. I got the Apple-Jam-Bo-Rie with brie, granny smith apples and black pepper bacon jam. It was an orgasm between two slices of artisanal bread. Even the side of North Fork kettle chips were memorable. Will definitely be back sooner rather than later! read more

I've been wanting to try this place for years and it did not disappoint. The service was wonderful and the grilled cheese paired wonderfully with a nice cold beer. the only oddity was that my server growled at me and crawled away on all fours when I was given my food. Altogether a wonderful experience read more

Brew Cheese - texas roadhouse grilled cheese - Cheese Shops Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

Friendly staff - excellent choices to order for cheese and brew - people there were very welcoming and knowledgeable/ thanks again !

A wonderful cheese shop and place to grab a bite. We got a cheese plate and grilled cheese. It hit the spot. Server was welcoming and I could tell l she know was her cheese. Try it out if you like cheese read more

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Brew Cheese is awesome! I love all of the food I've tried and their cheese boards are SO good. The beer on tap is always different and there's always something to enjoy. It's pretty small and cozy but it works. I'd recommend any of their sandwiches, they have all been fresh and delicious. Really decent selection of unique cheeses too. I come here about once a month I love it! read more

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I fuckin love cheese man. Come here for cheese sandwiches. Oneway ticket to flavortown my guy. Its awesome. Great beers. Great people, tiny place. Eat outside on the grass or sit at the bar read more

Brew Cheese - Great location - Cheese Shops Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

I went to the Stony Brook location on a random Wednesday night a few weeks ago and I plan to go back ASAP. It was the perfect way to warm up and eat some comfort food in the middle of the week. If you are a cheese snob, you'll enjoy the selection of cheeses and paired platters available, as well as the menu of grilled cheeses. It was extremely hard to pick just one because they each highlight a different cheese family - I almost got a second one to go! The beers on tap were all seasonal and paired well with the food. You can sample the beers, and based on what I like, the bartender was able to recommend a really great sour beer that I would 100% order again. The decor is super cool, especially the beer cap sign on the wall, and the cozy, casual atmosphere fits the food. I think it can only be described as warm and cheesy - in a good way. read more

Brew Cheese - The "ROBERT BARATHEON RIDES AGAIN" grilled cheese - Cheese Shops Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

Stopped in for a late lunch what a great concept Beer and Grilled Cheese ! Small place with a cool vibe. great Selection of obscure beer and very creative grilled cheese menu the "Tony soprano breathing heavily" was not only delicious but has to be the best named sandwich on any menu. read more

Brew Cheese - a bar with a lot of stickers on the wall - Cheese Shops Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

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Beer and cheese. What else could you want? Practically sells itself. Quaint little restaurant in village center in the historic district of Stony Brook. This place has a very good selection of beer and cheese, and is a nice spot for a fun tasting. Don't expect a variety of food to eat; there's beer, cheese, and grilled cheese sandwiches. Went there on a quiet weekday afternoon, after spending a late morning taking relaxing stroll around mill pond park. Definitely worth a try. read more

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People that are going to Bahama Breeze are not coming here, it's a local Stony Brook thing. I get it. It's a quaint little spot that only us townsfolk know. cool. Walking in on a cold Friday night, my wife & I are hungry. I grabbed a menu last week and what leapt off the page was the "Truffle Cheese Board" Three truffle cheeses with funky crackers and fig jam. Oh you want some meat, $2 more. Damn that was some gooooooood cheese! While sitting in the corner and get settled in, I start to look around. Here are my findings: -Only two tables. If there are two separate couples, you're not sitting. You may sit at what they call "the bar' on a stool. Not facing your spouse. Not very romantical.. -There are no wines, there is BYOW which is kinda cool. Somehow we had a glass of wine and was charged $10 bucks. Kinda high -There are no appetizers or sandwiches. No food! Its Friday nite and I can deal with wine & cheese, there needs to be more apps. Hummus, a pannine cheese sammy, something! -There is no excitement here! No music, no radio. no nothing. Kinda like the library. Now, if I may. Lets make a comparison to a great cheese place in Port Jefferson. When I walk into C'est Cheese, there is someone playing guitar. We're asked if we want to try some cheese. I look at the wine board, the sandwich board and more importantly the beer choices. It's interactive! It's engaging! i'm trying to see how I would integrate Brew Cheese into my life. Sadly, I can't. I'm thinking: I'll call my sister in law and say, lets meet for wine & cheese at Stony Brook. We walk in and both tables are being using. Callie, I commend you on your new spot but it's not something I can see myself visiting a lot. I wish you well in your current venture. read more

Brew Cheese - Truffle cheese board, crazy good! - Cheese Shops Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

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So, we had a Catskills stout (8.5%) and two grilled cheese sandwiches (Louisiana and French Onion) along with tomato soup. Good service, remarkable food, delicious beer and Stony Brook harbor view. Excellent; check it read more

Brew Cheese - Taps and signs - Cheese Shops Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

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Interesting cheese shop and craft beer bar hybrid. The have about half a dozen beers on draft with a focus on in season beers. When we stopped in during the fall, they had a couple pumpkin ales, a cider, and a few other options. They had good selection of bottled and canned beers to. Again, all craft with lots of local option too. I don't know as much about cheese, but they had a vast selection with very unique flavor profiles. I saw cheeses infused with caramelized onions and lavender. We ordered one of the grilled cheese sandwiches which was delicious! I definitely recommend with grilled cheese route. Afterwards, we had a couple chunks of two other cheeses which were unique. Quick and friendly service. There is a small restroom in the back. Space is limited with space for about 20 patrons. read more

Food and the service was great! Sam, who made our food, was super nice and very friendly! We had a wonderful conversation while she was making our sandwiches and she made us feel welcome. read more

Decided to come here specifically as it was really close to the B&B we were staying in last month during me and the bf's trip to the north shore, and we didn't even have to drive there. Once we got there, we noticed that it was a fairly small space for a bar (well, cheese shop that also happened to be a bar), so we had to stand by a bar towards the back. Luckily, we didn't have to wait too long after placing our order before we managed to snag a table. As for what we had ordered: we decided to get their Simply Sheep cheese board, which came with manchego, lambchopper, and Roquefort cheeses. We both got some local beers to help wash down the cheeses as well. Our cheese board was tasty and the flavors complemented one another. Looks like most everything in this shop is pretty local, so you'd feel good about supporting a local business and other local dairy farms and breweries and what not while dining here. They also had a few imported goodies also, so it just seems well curated overall. A good place to come by if you want to nibble on something while having a local craft beer. read more

The brew cheese had the best sandwiches and the beer selection was decent. The shop is kinda small, but it has a lot of personality. I love everything About the brew cheese.... must try read more

Brew Cheese - Cheese selection - Cheese Shops Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

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I've reviewed the Northport spot. I've been coming to the Stony Brook spot since it first opened. A fun, casual environment with a great cheese selection and sandwich options. I still just prefer a regular old cheese board, though. Their events, while rare, are really great, too. As Brew Cheese has grown, they've become more and more accommodating to their audience, which has been very cool to watch. I enjoy coming here whenever I'm in the area. Staff are super knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. The thing I love the most about Brew Cheese is you can find something new while still enjoying old favorites, in terms of both cheese and beer. read more

Brew Cheese - Cheese board menu - Cheese Shops Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

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Very cute little place, we enjoyed our time here, our waitress Sonia was excellent. We will definitely be back. If you love cheese you will love this place. We had the truffle shuffle. You will enjoy the place very much. read more

Brew Cheese - Truffle shuffle. - Cheese Shops Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

We had two draft beers and shared the cuban grilled cheese. It was a perfect quick tasty bite. Cozy and affordable. Worth a stop in to check it out. read more

Brew Cheese - Da sloop - Cheese Shops Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

The Stony Brook location was absolutely terrible. We went and put in three orders for three grilled cheese sandwiches were told to sit and waited for 40 minutes.. after 40 minutes we went up to ask and they never made the order. They forgot that we even put an order in. The person who helped us offered free sandwiches and then another worker came over and said no, only one free sandwich after we waited for 40 minutes, which was so unprofessional. Would not recommend. read more

Great grill cheese the food is excellent ant the employees are very helpful maybe over worked hire another helper but food is good home made feeling with eccentric flavors .highly recommended!!! read more

I love cheese. I was greedy when making up my custom order. I'm used to small Manhattan portions. I ordered a three cheeses sandwich. You guys are generous! I got cheese like never before!!! I wish we had this place on UWS. read more

Brew Cheese - Three cheeses sandwich (the other half of the sandwich is in the box) - Cheese Shops Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

Still great as ever. Brew cheese always delivers on creative grilled cheese, delicious raclette and some great pours on tap. This visit my sister and I shared The Oktoberfest sandwich featuring sauerkraut, mustard, speck and their delicious raclette on a pretzel bun. It was to die for. Of course, I brought home a few chunks of cheese so my husband wouldn't be TOO upset I visited without him. Lol read more

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Sandy City Brew on tap was delicious. Great service, a huge plus when you are given the opportunity to taste what is on tap despite the pandemic (just ask server) awesome place for a brew and views. read more

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The sandwiches here are not only delicious, they are so unique. They have cheeses you can't find other places and that gives the grilled cheese melts a special flair. I like the "You Look Tired" and I love it with raclette on top! read more

Drive into a small town plaza by the water, you find this hole in the wall Brew Cheese. Dimly lit with two adjacent windows you walk in face to face with a selection of curated cheeses. Then a bar serving several craft beers on tap with a knowledgeable bartender and around the corner a small wall fridge holding bottles/cans of craft beers. A clipboard menu offering grilled cheeses. Quaint spot, good for a quick beer and bite. read more

That 90 year old Francis is full of shit!! This place served up, Hands Down the very best grilled cheese sandwich I have ever had! The staff was friendly and the owner was as cool as it gets! I ordered the French Onion Grilled Cheese with a local cider and couldn't be happier! Since my stay in Stony Brook is short, I have to come back tomorrow before my departure. I imagine I will talk about that sandwich for years to come! Thank you! read more

Brew Cheese - Heavenly! - Cheese Shops Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

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We were the first customers of the day and the tables were dirty. I asked for two cups of water and they had tap; fine. When the poured the tap out it looked pretty cloudy so I got a bottled drink to be on the safe side. Of the two people working, one was on their lunch break (they just opened at 12) and watching loud videos on their phone. No music playing, menu items were crossed out. Pretty bad overall vibe. read more