Wow!! What a yummy place! They have exquisite variety of cheeses from creamy to sharp paired with delicious jams! My taste buds were dancing!!! I recommend getting served by Michael!!! He will definitely take good care of you and treat you like family!!!! Cheese Please? YES PLEASE! read more

Cheese Please - CHEESE!!!!!! - Cheese Shops Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I really do not know what I love more about Cheese Please. I seriously think I am more in love with Michael and Carlos than the cheese. It was my pleasure tonight to be able to spend some quality time with the charismatic Michael at a Tea and Cheese Pairing hosted by TeBella Tea Company on Davis Island. It was then I remembered, damn...I still need to write my review for Cheese Please from our Unofficial Yelp Event held there in June! I could go on for days about Michael and Carlos. They are more than gracious hosts at all their events. Cheese Please even donated the delicious cheese that was at TeBella's Tea and Cheese Pairing tonight. Their knowledge of cheese and their accoutrements is both colorful and vast. The cheese. OH THE CHEESE! I really do not think you will find a cheese here you do not enjoy. Cheese Please has such a wide variety of cheese and both Michael and Carlos know what exactly to pair with it, whether it be a wine, a jelly/jam, etc. And if the cheese is not enough for you, there is a bar. A bar with great daily Happy Hour specials. Be sure sign up for the monthly newsletter. Cheese Please holds weekly tastings at a minimal cost and holds many fundraisers too. There is also a room that can be utilized for private tastings or parties. If you are a lover of Cheese, Cheese Please should definitely be placed in your bookmarks IMMEDIATELY! read more

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Two truths and a lie... That's what this review contains. Visit here for their cheese and wine tasting events and almost everything will make sense... if you open your mind and your taste buds. We were invited by the awesome Yelp instigator, Anna, to partake in some fun. And partake we did! There was a great group there for the Friday night event and the wine, laughter, and fun flowed. My wonderful wife and I followed Anna's advice to buy a glass at the bar just before the event to ensure we never went dry even though the pours never stopped. Michael and Carlos were wonderful hosts, enlightening us with tales of cheese making, lavender scented cows, and the finest cheesecake, or perhaps beefcake, straight from the web. Thanks Steve for saving us a spot inside and trying all these funky, spunky, and delicious cheeses and sweet/spicy/pumpkiny toppings that accompanied each course. Nice to meet you Bobbie! I lost count on how many we tried and how many glasses we consumed but we were happy cheesy campers by the end. Of course, the party had to continue nearby as we moved on to stronger libations and a bit of food. read more

Michael is the owner of this fine establishment and does a great job of making you feel welcome. You can participate in a cheese tasting on a Friday or Saturday night with a reservation for about $35. There are a lot of fun and the cheese choices are paired with wines. You can purchase anything you like afterwards and they give you a discount for purchasing that night. You can also just sit at the bar or bistro tables and enjoy some wine and grilled cheese. Last time I went I had one of the sandwiches and I was in heaven! I love this little shop so much! They also make baskets for the holidays. read more

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Nothing cheesy about this place.. Just great artisanal cheese tastings with a wonderful and funny proprietor whose naughty jokes spiced up the occasion. This a very cool little shop and tastings bar that serves up plates of exceptional cheeses along with various snack accoutrements. Of course there are also wines, beers and non-alcoholic beverages, all dished up in a wonderfully intimate atmosphere that includes a private room in the back. I look forward to returning. I also appreciated that the prices were pretty reasonable, especially for the fun experience and the outstanding personalized service we received. Shout out to Yelp superstar Alicia for hosting. read more

Cheese Please is just the latest addition to an already palate-pleasing array of wining and dining destinations located in a South Tampa retail center that includes Pane Rustica, Redneck Wine Company, The Brunchery and the Village Health Market. Relocated from its former West Shore area location, what started out as a small specialty cheese shop quickly became widely known for its festive cheese and wine events that include a theme, featured cheeses from around the world paired with delicious select wines, lively crowds, music, props and costumes and the always charming and tireless proprietors/hosts, Michael and Carlos. I did not think Cheese Please could in any way be improved but the move into its new South MacDill Avenue digs gives it more room than before to host even bigger bashes and continue to create a cult around the owners' divine selection of cheeses, condiments, wines and craft beers. From the retail space in the front, you enter a tasting room with a Wine and Cheese bar and continue on into anther room with table-side seating. Enjoy a glass or wine or a local beer while sampling a flight of cheeses or make a reservation for the next weekly wine tasting. You may learn a bit about cheeses but you most certainly will be laughing - a lot! Cheese Please is a real crowd-pleaser. read more

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I'd received an invitation from Anna to Join her at Cheese Please before she made it an UYE, and after looking it over and checking my social calendar (because you know, we all have one) I agreed to come along. I made the hour journey from Tarpon out to South Tampa amid the heavy pre-3 day weekend traffic and found the location tucked into a strip mall on MacDill. It's outside is unassuming, Inside though, it's both quaint and alluring. The hosts are warm and charming. After taking my seat, (I was not the last of our party to arrive, although I was 3 minutes late) I was poured the first of the three wines of the night, a light crisp white, which, for me wasn't bad (I'm notoriously NOT a wine girl). I chatted with my table mates and got to feel out what was going to be happening. There was a sheet of paper in front of me with a listing of cheeses that would be served, with and without complement. Each course was different, no cheese was repeated, and each left a different taste on the palate. Some were rich and creamy, some were decadent and some were.. um.. well, not as pleasant as others. But there was something for everyone. For me, I found I really REALLY enjoyed the Thompson Tom, it had a Buttery, sharpy, salty taste. I liked the Wasabi Goat cheese, and The No Woman cheese - A jerk seasoned cheese that was so flavourful! The wines were all right. We were served two reds. One didn't sit well with me at all, and I gave that one to Anna. The other, a Spanish one, was nice on the tongue. The white was crisp on the tongue and sweet. Because we attended the event, we received $2.00 off our first glass of wine in the wine bar, and 10% off our purchases in the cheese shop. This is a great way to expand our tastes away from the general American, Cheddar, Swill and provolone. read more

Cheese, wine and very entertaining hosts made for a 5 star evening. Michael and Carlos were truly the stars of the show with their vast knowledge and stories about each taste. They offer these tastings on Thursday-sat and also have private tastings by reservation where you can customize your own flights. Our tasting was domestic cheeses paired with 3 different wines. Then each cheese was paired with condiments of jam, garlic or fig which really complimented the taste of the cheese. Fun way to spend a few hours with friends! Highly recommend you give it a go! read more

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Tiniest little cheese shop and I am not even mad about it!! The owners and the hostess were extremely friendly and helpful in allowing us to choose from our favorite types of cheeses available not only on the menu but in the shop as well. The grilled cheeses were perfect combination of crispy buttery bread and melty salty cheeses perfectly balanced. A good selection of wines and what I really liked is their selection for house wines. Many restaurants don't actually realize having a good tasting house wine is just as important as having some great selections in the cellar. If you have not yet tried their "blueberry cheesecake" you are missing out and need to order it ASAP. Can't wait to go back and back again. Thank you Cheese Please for bringing such a fun concept and wonderful experience to us. I especially enjoy your smiley faces every time I step into the store. read more

Cheese Please - Cheese plate & Grilled Cheese sandwiches: yum. - Cheese Shops Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Best cheese in tampa . 10/10 stars if I could. Fantastic staff, awesome menu selection.Definitely need to go back. read more

Cheese Please - My cheese and wine experience in Tampa - Cheese Shops Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Such a great evening with friends! Been way too long since we were able to catch up. Cheese Please was the ideal place for a girls night out catch up with friends I haven't seen since COVID lockdown. Sam was an amazing host who helped each of us pick the best wine and charcuterie to meet our varied tastes. I can't wait to come back! Food was so good-I got take out to bring home to the spouse & kids. Delicious! read more

Sad. That's the only way to describe this place. This is supposed to be a gourmet cheese store. And yet when I went here in December they actually had very little cheese for sale. Publix has more gourmet cheese for sale than this joint. And Publix is a joke of a store. Looking for an organic mascarpone? You won't find it here. Looking for a chabichou or a vacherin mont d'or? They don't have that either. Oh yeah, and they act like they are doing you a favor by talking to you. No thanks. I'll stick to flying to France and bringing back my own cheese. read more

Super cute wine and cheese tasting place! My boyfriend and I had the flight of assorted cheese and meats. Michael was extremely hospitable and friendly, he made the experience for us. And he was very good at helping us pick the right cheeses for our liking. The cheeses and jams complimented each other so well, everything was scrumptious. Would highly recommend if you're in the area!! read more

Cheese Please - The horseradish cheese was our favorite! - Cheese Shops Near Me - Tampa, Florida

This is a wonderful place for wine and cheese. I had reservations for Saturday night, but we were late, and they kindly let us sit at the bar instead since we had missed half of the wine and cheese. This worked out better for us. We ended up with a great bottle of 2012 Justin, and we tasted 3 different meats and 6 different cheeses. We started by picking a few selections from the menu, then they offered off menu choices to round out our decadent meal. read more

Perfect Pandemic Picnic! Wanted to enjoy the social distancing company of a couple of friends here at home on Sunday without a lot of effort. Ordered a platter from Cheese Please. Absolutely perfect. Outstanding, caring service. Fantastic, abundant platter. Couldn't have been more pleased. Highly recommended! And if you are lucky enough to live in South Tampa, you'll be lucky enough to have it delivered. Special thanks to Mia and Abby! read more

Cheese Please - Pandemic Picnic! - Cheese Shops Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Michael was AMAZING in helping me design my cheese wedding cake! He made my unique wish come true and it was perfect! All the cheeses were fantastic and the jams were paired perfectly! Such a fantastic shop! read more

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this place. They have legit European cheeses with the honey and mustard dips and wine. You can get wine flights to try out 3 at a time. It's a pretty small place, you don't need a reservation but it can get packed on a weekend night. read more

Cheese Please - "The facts of life" - Cheese Shops Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I had a date here last week and the staff was so friendly and welcoming! we had a a great time and could even enjoy painting while having an amazing atmosphere, the staff even gave us table cloth and the food was delicious as was the wine!!! I cant recommend this place enough, it truly is the best in all of town! 5/5 dont miss out read more

I was looking for a classy intimate hangout spot - good for potential dates, or girls' night out and this place is PERFECT. I love love love Cheese Please! The staff we met was so friendly and it feels like a friend invited you over to try a new cheese they found, like a small social gathering with an excellent knowledgeable host. There was a very short menu, but my friend and I didn't even order off of it. We simply talked to the people there and told them what we liked and what we wanted to try and they whipped up a customized cheese platter. The merlot jam was beautiful, the truffle pecorino was reminiscent of my favorite Mac and cheese, but it was an experimental concoction that took my breath away. One of the staff members made a bleu/Brie stuffing with added banana chips, and figs and put it into these little red peppers and it was basically a giant explosion of flavor! They were trying out different menu items and we got lucky with this experiment and when we left, we were begging them to put it on the menu for our future visits, which will happen quite often. There are too many good things to say about Cheese Please. It was pretty empty when we went, but I believe it's because they have only moved to this new location for a month. I definitely want to go back soon before other people discover this gem and access to this wonderful experience becomes much harder. read more

Cheese Please - Simple but adorable presentation! - Cheese Shops Near Me - Tampa, Florida

This was my first time ever hearing of this establishment, and it did not disappoint! The wine selection is abundant, and my favorite part is creating your own customized cheese tray that paired perfectly with our wine. My friend and I selected a bottle of the Gerard Bertrand Pinot Noir, with the option to choose your own Cheese and Charcuterie Flight. There are several varieties to mix and match, which is brilliant in experiencing new options outside of your comfort zone. For our Charcuterie selections, we tried the Potato Chip Gouda, a salted white cheese, & the salami with herbs. Each selection is accompanied with different condiments (jams, mustard etc...) as well as thin wafer crackers. The experience was one of a kind, with the bartender, servers and the owner engaged and attentive to ensure our enjoyment. The bar and lounge area is fairly small, however cozy and an inviting atmosphere. There is a room towards the back to host tasting events and private gatherings. I am looking forward to returning and attending a tasting event in the near future. Our visit was nothing short of relaxing and enjoyable for the start to a nice Friday evening out. Do yourself a favor, and give this spot a try. Wine enthusiasts... you won't want to pass this up! read more

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Great place. I love cheeses and wine. I always come with my friends here. Thank you Michael for a good presentation about cheeses. read more

Cheese Please - Cheese Shops Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Winding the day down at cheese please has become my routine. The best selection of cheese and wine with a chilled atmosphere. Sami and Mya are always so welcoming and ready to share a glass of wine. Highly recommended for a great time with friends or some needed "me time." read more

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I have been to Cheese Please several times. The group tastings are very entertaining and delicious. You typically receive bottomless 3 types of wine. Also about 7 types of cheese. Each by themselves with a cracker and then with a condiment like jelly to enhance the flavor. You may leave hungry but never thirsty. No one ever leaves disappointing from the jokes and entertainment which I won't mention too much as to not spoil the part. It is well worth the price. I also enjoy just spending some time at the bar and having my own private cheese tray when I am not attending a private party. The owners and bartenders are always a pleasure and have great recommendations. You can also just stop in to pick up cheeses jellies from the large store front selection! read more

Cheese Please - Cheese Shops Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Met a friend after work for happy hour, and I enjoyed the wine and the cheese, and the service was very attentive. But the vibe in the place is kind of strange. The seating is not quite comfortable, there is a small but totally bare marble top bar, with nothing behind it and nothing on it to make it inviting, and the middle room was just awkward looking. There are benches and tables in the back room but they're configured strangely, the bench seats are a little too high as compared to the chairs directly across from them. The decor is also dingy, didn't feel very inviting to me. The fragrance, however, when you walk in, it's delightful- the scent of a cheese cave. And the cheese that I had was very good. I thought it was a bit pricy, and just uncomfortable inside. I probably won't come back there anytime soon. If you're into cheese and charcuterie at a better price point (for happy hour) , I'd stick with C House in Seminole Heights. read more

We love Cheese Please! They have an excellent selection of cheeses and the staff is very knowledgeable. They also have a great selection of wines. Highly recommend! Estevan was great and had the best recommendations, like the truffle goat and Batman & Robin grilled cheese! read more

Do you know cheese? I bet you don't. You see, people THINK they know cheese, until they come here. To be honest, the obsession with George Clooney, is... uh... unique. But once you get past the eclectic fascination with the G-man, you are in for a treat. The next thing you will notice is Michael. You will not be able to avoid him, don't try, your attempt is futile. But good news, Michael MAKES THIS PLACE AWESOME. Michael spent too much time on us, which was considerate and welcomed. THIS GUY KNOWS CHEESE. Why someone knows SOOOO MUCH ABOUT CHEESE is beyond me, but he does. CHEESE: My wife ordered a "Micheal Inspired" cheese platter, which I sadly ate most of myself. In addition, I ordered "the Facts of Life" sandwich (again, weird Clooney associated theme, but hey, it works). AMAZING. The sandwich was the star of the show for me. I did have a particular liking to this Rattlesnake Cheddar (it had bite, no pun intended). HONEY: We had honey. Personally, couldn't care less about honey. My wife is obsessed with honey. Apparently, the honey is good. Whatever. I had some. It got on my cheese. I still ate the cheese even though it got contaminated by the honey. My Sandwich had honey on it too. I didnt make them take it off. Maybe I shouldn't be so hard on the honey... I'm just not there yet. Wine selection: Good. seems like we had a wine with a presidents name in it. Honestly, I was so taken back by the amazing sandwich, you could have served kerosine and I may not have noticed. I know my wife enjoyed the wine. I will also comment that I had two glasses of the same wine, so it had to be quite good, or I would have just gotten water as second drink. ATMOSPHERE: Atmosphere was neat. Michael is world class, perhaps even one of a kind. Clooney stuff is kinda weird. Not a turn off, just.... not sure what to say. Doesn't bother me. just idk.... something. The place is kinda small. Not prohibitively small, but I wouldn't bring 20 people here without making plans way in advance. When we arrived at 5pm on a weekend, we walked right in and sat at the bar. There were a few tables open. Within 30 mins, it was standing room only. Crazy thing though, it wasn't loud. It was still nice even though it was packed. Also, even though it was CLEAR VERY BUSY, Michael never missed a beat. I recall the bill being a TINY BIT high for the amount of cheese. Certainly WOULD NOT STOP ME from coming again. Just stuck out in my mind for some reason. Truly, I can find no negatives of this place. Even the Clooney stuff is ok. Not my cup of tea, but certainly didn't scare me away. The "non-Michael" waitstaff was very friendly and clearly enjoy this work. I bet its more like just hanging out with friends than really working. My only regret is that I didn't take pics. For that, again, I am sorry. I am trying to do better. It won't happen again. CHEESE PLEASE! Food: A+ Wine selection : A- Service : A+ Atmosphere: A- Value: A- Michael: A+++ OVERALL: A - You should come here. Final Verdict: 4 Stars. Getting 5 stars takes a lot (I mean ALOT!) nowadays. This place is as close to 5 stars as possible without hitting the 5. Thats not a bad thing. 5 stars is REALLY hard to get, and I want to give 5 stars, but I just can't. BUT THIS PLACE IS REALLY SPECIAL. There is an intrinsic value greater than just a star-rating system. These little hidden gem restaurants MUST be visited to understand. NOTE: I do not know Michael, other than this singular visit. However, my wife won't quit talking about how great he made our visit. read more

I am thoroughly embarrassed to give a Wine & Cheese gift basket that had nothing in it! A cheap bottle of Wine, 1 Cheese, Jelly and crackers. What you used to get for a $40 gift basket now (under new ownership) looks like a $20 gift basket! Never again will I spend this kind of money for nothing. read more

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We stumbled into this place while waiting for a table at a nearby restaurant. This is one of the best wine bars we've been to. Highly recommended! read more

This is one of my favorite places in South Tampa. The owners, Michael and Carlos, are wonderful hosts and they make everyone feel welcome. The food is limited because this is primarily a wine bar with cheese retail. You can buy many hard to find cheeses, including unpasteurized cheeses which are delicious. The Oceans Twelve grilled cheese sandwich is incredible. Wines are by the glass, and they have specials on certain days. There are also weekend cheese tastings, and a nice room for private events. read more

I went with a group of 6 girls for my bachelorette weekend, everything was amazing, the wines were perfect, I did the flight of whites and rosé, we all shared a 7 option cheese flight and it was absolutely delicious, the best part was Michael behind the bar recommending different cheeses based on what we usually like. Overall fantastic time, and I'll be back with my fiancé soon!! read more

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I walked in on a Sunday afternoon looking to buy some Gouda the person at the front counter looked up to smile and showed me potato chip Gouda. Knowing cheeses that's not really what I was looking for , but it was the only Gouda offered.very fair choices of cheeses. Most pieces are small cut we talked about Gouda no one asked us if we like a sample no one came to help as she pointed the potato chip moved away. More cheese selection in a public store very sad that people sit and tell me this is a great cheese shop. I think it's because they've had too much wine and don't know good cheese. read more

"Cheese Please" is a great place for an informative and entertaining experience in cheeses, jellies and wine tasting. During our 2 hour epicurean trip we had eight (8) cheeses, eight (8) jellies and three (3) wines. The presentations by Michael and Carlos were FUNNY and provided insight into the locale, types, and process of the three above products. For our tastings the cheese agenda included two Manchego cheeses from Spain, three Gouda cheeses from the Netherlands, a Cheddar from Utah, and a Cotswald and Blue cheese from the UK. Don't worrying, I never heard of these cheeses before but the tastings served as a vehicle to have a two hour party with 35 strangers! The wines keep flowing providing ample liquid refreshment for the evening. The tastings are every Friday and Saturday evenings from 7 to 9 pm (reservations suggested). The cheeses, et al, changes for each session. $35 per person. read more

First visit........ :) I enjoyed it very much. I was helped in regards to the cheeses I may enjoy with my glass of red. I will be returning. I believe there is a wine tasting with cheese on Fridays & Saturdays. 2 Hours 35$ I had three cheeses with jellys. They where all great. Thank you.... read more

Cheese Please - Very pleasant to the Palate :) Wonderful Flavors! - Cheese Shops Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I went there this week and really enjoyed my time there. They have quality cheeses from all around the world and their sandwiches were amazing. The staff was also very generous and kind. I also got the chance to meet the owner, Sam, who really made the place feel like home. One of a kind experience! read more

Cheese Please - Cheese Shops Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Well the place looked outstanding and a lot of fun to enjoy some wine ~ HOWEVER! I booked a wine tasing on a Thursday for my family of 6. Unfortunately the website allows you to book for past dates. I booked a tasting on the 24th for the 21st. When we showed up the owner informed us they only due tastings 1 Thursday a month. Instead of working with us on plan B he spent his time telling us how we made the mistake and he bears no responsibility for the website. We demanded refund and spent our evening else where. Extremely rude treatment under the circumstances. No effort to help set up a future date. Basic business but this owner missed the boat. Cannot recommend this place. read more

Awesome spot in a great location. Small and quaint which is good for an intimate get together or friends night out. Eclectic interior and awesome characters/hosts inside where you wish the walls could talk. Cheese selection is superb and ever changing. Meat selection is endless. You can mix and match, pick what you want and keep out the ones you don't want. Wine selection is really broad as well. My gf told me they do certain nights with cheese and wine varieties but I haven't done that yet. This spot is a staple in south tamp for a reason! read more

This is my new favorite wine bar! There's nothing I love more than red wine and cheese. Everything about this place is great from the service, to the food and wine. Our bartender Angie was super attentive and helpful. She was in charge of taking care of everyone there and still managed to give top notch service. The grilled cheeses alone are worth the visit everything else is just a plus. I will definitely be going back and telling all my friends. read more

I looooooove this place. The bar is quaint and the bartender (Michael) knows his wine and cheese. My husband and I came for an afternoon week day date and has so much fun with him that I brought my girlfriends back the next day. Wine is great, cheese is delish, and the atmosphere makes you feel right at home. It's like Cheers for winos. Can't wait to go back! read more

A great hidden gem. A cozy bar and restaurant. This is so romantic and would be perfect for a first date night or go on a rainy day. The wine flights were full size glasses of great wines. We had the fresh warm baguette with a cheese flight. They even sell the cheese so we took home our favorites. A unique experience. read more

I agree with the others- Cheese Please is a 5-star venue! After two tasting events at Cheese Please, I expect nothing less than a fantastic evening. I highly recommend this place to anyone interested in cheese, wine, or a great time. It is one of my favorite places in Tampa. Located in the corner of a small plaza, Cheese Please is a trinity of goodness: first, a cheese and charcuterie shop in the front room; second, a wine and food bar referred to as "Clooney's" in the middle section; and third, a venue in the back for the cheese tastings. The tastings are typically scheduled on the weekends (Thurs, Fri and Sat) and have a different theme each weekend. I particularly like the varying themes because it allows you to focus on a specific group of cheeses or a style of cheese. I've been to tastings for European Cheeses and Goat and Sheep's Milk Cheeses, both of which were magnificent, full of laughter, and full of delicious cheese. Michael and Carlos do such a great job of introducing you to the cheese and wine selections for the evening, adding their own personal touches to each introduction. Call me a nerd but I really enjoy that they explain the production process for each style of cheese. Not only do you try the cheese itself, but they also pair it with a jelly to add an extra kick of flavor. Paired with the wine, it is a true delight. "Adult lunchables" is what I call them... cheese and charcuterie with some wine to wash it all down. I LOVE THIS PLACE! And, I love my pretty girls... (if you've been to Cheese Please, you know what I mean)! ;-) read more