Walking between charity shops in this fine city, I spotted a small arcade that I'd not seen before…read more My reward for being super-aware this time round was to find that there's an independent cheese shop nestled in there. They've actually got Snowdonia Cheese Company Amber Mist! Whenever SCC cheeses are sold there's usually plenty of their Black Bomber, but I find Amber Mist is quite hard to get hold of. It's the best Whisky cheese, in my opinion. (And that's including anything available at Farmer's Markets in Scotland...) So I'm having a truckle of that, and I'm committed to being disciplined enough to save it for Christmas. What else? After I've had short rave, the owner can see that I'm quite keen on the yellow stuff, so she offers me a sample of Harlech. Just when you think you've tasted and seen all the cheese in Europe, there are still surprises left. This is cheddar with horseradish and parsley. Cheese AND condiment. My two favourite foods in one make me buy a few hundred grams of this. It's going to be perfect on top of a veggie pattie to make a piquant burger. Next up is Worcerster Hop. I've had Hereford Hop before, so I'll trust that Elgar County's version is similarly tasty. Always a good match for a US India Pale Ale. The last two didn't last long, though the Amber Mist is sat in a scared space in the fridge. I'll be back at Cheese to Please to stock up for Christmas. Independent with a charming owner, here you'll find tasty delights beyond the usual supermarket fare. Discover a world beyond Wensleydale and Cranberry this Christmas. (Though they had that in too when I went.)

Oh, The Cheese Society, how I wish I could charter my own little plane right now to fly across the…read moresea and sit in the warm of your cozy cheese-centric cafe. Of the many eateries my husband I tried during a two-week trip to England, The Cheese Society stands out as one of the best. Tucked at the bottom of Steep Hill in Lincoln, it's part cheese shop, part cafe, fully lovely. I had no trouble finding a seat at a communal-sized table in the middle of the store on a weekday for lunch. The cheese-monger working behind the counter came by several times while I was enjoying my meal to ask if he could "ply me with cheese" - the answer was always, without thought, "yes!". He was so kind and incredibly knowledgeable about cheese. The menu is fairly small and - you guessed it - completely centered around cheese and all its glory. I had a cheddar & herb scone which I won't stop dreaming of any time soon, which was served with a slice of Godminster cheddar and butter on the side. I have since had Godminster flown across the ocean to my front door. Being a cheese glutton, I also ordered the Lincolnshire Rarebit, their spin on Welsh rarebit. It was also utter perfection. I washed it all down with a refreshing bottle of a crisp, dry local hard cider. Take me back!

IIIIIII love this place…read more It's no secret that I ruddy love cheese, and this place has a shop and restaurant. Can you really base an entire menu on cheese? I hear you ask. Well, in one word, yes. It is quite likely, that you will have to wait, but these guys are aware of their popularity, and they have comfy seats where you can wait, and have a glass of wine if you fancy. Varied menu, with gluten free options, though the gluten free bread was a but disappointingly cake-y. I've been here three? times now, and I've never been disappointed, though with that much cheese, do be fully prepared for a food coma, and maybe gout if you get addicted and come here everyday. The shop is also great, we've had many a floor picnic which we have supplied from here, as it's far more polite to collapse with a food baby in private!

I love this deli it sells so many fantastic food producs, even sells freshly made baguettes and…read morehome made cakes. The meats counter is great with a good selection, they sell so many different sauces, jams, herbs etc etc. I could spend hours just wondering around and looking at everything. Not exactly cheap but most things you would struggle to find in mainstream supermarkets so worth paying the price.

A lovely little specialist shop of the kind that you only seem to really be able to find in smaller…read moretowns. This is filled with cheeses from all round the world, with lots of local specialities as well as more exotic types. The cheeses are often of the whiffy variety but are really something to be tried. They often have samples out and the sales assistants are very helpful and willing to advise you. Some of the varieties are on the expensive side but there are things for smaller budgets as well.

Black Bob Extra Mature. Not for the faint of heart... or tastebud. Taste of the Raj that's like a…read morecurry in a cheese-block. Fiery Jamaican jerk cheese made with Reggae Reggae sauce. Sticky Toffee Heaven, a cheese that resembles a fudge. Cranberry, Orange & Cointreau Cheshire, one that definitely has apple and cinnamon, all right in time for Christmas. Every market I got to lately, I see these cheerful cheeses, and I'm never disappointed. These guys are the mad scientists of cheese. They'll put things you'd never expect in your fromage, and it tastes all the better for it. I've purchased Raj, Sticky Toffee and Black Bob, I've tried Jerk and all the Christmassy ones, and nothing disappoints. I bumped into these lot not only at the Manchester Christmas Markets but also during a recent trip to Buxton where they were holding a Winter Wonderland market, and our friend's post office shop near that. But if you can't find it at any stalls, just order it from their online shop! I'm sure some lucky person will love to find it in their Christmas hamper, or if not, just treat yo' self and gobble it all up. It'll be pricier than your average cheese simply because of its nature, and this isn't mass produced supermarket stuff. It's something you buy to spoil someone, and the folks at the stalls will always give you great suggestions regarding what to eat them with. This cheese will put a grin on your face, that's for sure. And their slogan reads along the same lines too!

Small shop, big range and excellent advice from non pushy staff who have the time to chat. Unlike…read morethe bigger retailers, I doubt very much that Silver Lane would stock products which they are unsure of. Long may it remain in business, please pay cash so as to reduce their costs.

Silver lane whole foods shop is a fantastic shop just of the high street. They stock a very wide…read morerange of health food and vitamins. The shop is only small but is like an Aladdin's cave with so many different items stock. The staff are wonderful and know exactly what they are talking about and if they don't they look it up for you; they will not just pretend to know and risk giving you bad information. They will also give you there honest opinion if they think and item is not going to help you, they won't just sell you something just for the sale. If I am ever unsure about anything I am considering to take as a supplement to my diet I will always visit this shop first for an honest and straight forward answer. The prices are very competitive.

Renascimentho, a brand new Italian deli and tuscan farm shop, is striving to bring some extra…read moresophistication to Sutton's High Street (which is not actually in the middle of the town but heading out towards the Lichfield Road.) Needing some lunch to share with colleagues recently we visited and picked up some wonderful food. The best thing we tried was definitely the salad boxes loaded with plenty of delicious cheese and cold meats for around £4 each. They have a very good selection of takeaway food. They stock lots of Italian style preserves, dry foods and olive oils. We also enjoyed some of their Italian biscuits and they stock lots of after dinner goodies. They serve excellent coffee, to stay or go. The staff were very friendly, patient and helpful as we made our choices. If you are looking for something special as a gift or a nice treat for lunch this place is perfect.

This new Italian Deli coffee shop is refreshingly excellent…read more Very friendly Italian's so absolutely authentic. The quality of service and food is extremely good. They serve tasty Panini's with Italian fillings and salad and of course beautiful coffee. You can eat in or takeaway both options being a wonderful experience of superior eating, tucked away in High street Sutton Coldfield Birmingham . You must try this!!!!! Many regards Dennsi

This is somewhere where I've wanted to try for awhile. I…read morebooked a table just to be safe as it ended up being smaller than expected. We were greeted warmly and shown to our reserved table which consisted of a squishy sofa with a low coffee table. We did ask if we could be seated elsewhere as it seemed impractical to eat food there . Graciously we were taken to the back with high tables much better! The food is fantastic if you love cheese (as the place name suggests) meat, and nibbles. There were a few starters or for £15 each you could choose a platter with x2 cheeses of your choice. We ordered ours separately as my fella isn't a stinky cheese fan haha While we waited (which was a while) I was served a tasty zombie cocktail and himself a tasty flat white. The platter looked great when it eventually landed. Homemade pork pie, scotch egg, chicken, beef, Italian meats, various fruit, olives, crackers and bread .oh and the cheese. It was all beautifully presented and tasted excellent . The malbec served was also gorgeous. Overall it was a nice experience, cosy, lovely staff and food with quirky mouse artwork. Only thing I would suggest is the type of seating as another couple walked in and asked the same thing aka to be moved from a non squishy sofa to eat and the service a little slow but will be back for sure

I have a serious love affair with cheese and can eat tons of it so this was right up my street. The…read morecafe basically serves coffees and all sorts of cheese platter combinations. I popped in here to catch up with an old school friend and we only wanted a light snack, so I got the 'nibble' cheese platter which was around £6.95 if I remember correctly and comes with a coffee or tea. The big platters are around £12 so I didn't expect to get much cheese- I had a choice of three from the deli counter. Went for a French Brie, creamy blue Brie and this incredible horseradish cheese, which is really tasty if you like horseradish. They brought loads- for just over £6 it was an amazing deal and plenty for one person. The platter came with a stack of crackers, chutney, grapes- it was a steal! My friend Holly had the coffee and cake option. It was insanely good value for money! The decor is a bit simple and basic but the staff are fantastic and the cheese top notch. I believe they have a BYOB system so you can bring your own wine to have with the cheese!!

The best source of vegan groceries in Nottingham City, with a deli counter and food to go…read more The shop is omni (there are a couple of items with gelatin in), but is mostly vegan, with some vegetarian. They have a good chiller section with vegan meats and cheeses, a good dairy-free chocolate selection, and the food counter has a huge range of vegan takeaway things like wraps, pasties, pies, cakes

Just tried to ring them to see if they sold dried herbs, and they put the phone down on me. I then…read moretried to ring again, and they picked up and put the phone down before I had a chance to speak! Not having a good day?