We were visiting Helen, GA and husband stopped by the gas station next door to get some gas. I saw…read morethis cute little cheese market and decided to step inside and explore. So happy that I did! When I walked in, the staff were super friendly and all smiles. The cashier/barista was such a sweetheart! They have a cheese market, deli, bakery bar, and coffee shop all in one! They sell all kinds of charcuterie items, from salami, cheese, jam, jellies, to coffee, candy, wine, and chocolates. They also sell cutting boards and other little trinkets. I absolutely loved that they sell "charcuterie for one" that has cheese, meats, and olives for a single serving on the go too! We saw that they had a lunch box special for sandwiches that includes a sandwich, cookie, pickle spear, and bag of chips for $12. What a steal!!! We decided to get the Jammin' Pig sandwich which is a panini pressed sandwich with ham, brie cheese, and cherry jalapeño jam. The lunch box was a great size and included Lay's regular potato chips and a chocolate chip cookie! They also sell other cookies and baked goodies (brownies, cakes, etc.) at the bakery bar area. The sandwich was probably the best sandwich I ever had in my life. Holy cow! The sandwich was pressed and grilled perfectly with nice grill marks and the meat and cheese was fresh! The brie and the cherry jalapeño jam melted together so nicely and added a creamy and flavorful element to the sandwich. The ham provided the saltiness that helped cut a little bit of the sweetness from the jam. The jam wasn't spicy at all. It was a beautifully balanced sandwich. My husband thought I was exaggerating (because I'm not picky with anything haha), but as soon as he took a bite, his expression was speechless. He loved the sandwich so much, that we decided to come back the very next day and ordered the same sandwich and tried another one. If you want to take another step, take a bite of the sandwich and then a bite of the pickle for that hint of acidity. It causes a umami effect with all the flavors dancing on your palette! For the lunch box special, you either get a chocolate chip cookie or the white chocolate cranberry one (I believe they alternate cookie flavors based on their inventory), but both cookies were delicious. The texture is not like other cookies as it's more like an oatmeal texture kind of deal. A little bit crumbly, but nonetheless, both flavors were very good and tasty. My husband ordered the Kickin' Horse sandwich the day after and he actually liked it better than the Jammin' Pig. His sandwich consisted of ciabatta bread, roast beef, muenster cheese, horseradish sauce, and onion, panini pressed style. I had a bite of his sandwich and all the flavors worked so well. The horseradish sauce brings out the roast beef flavor and enhances the muenster cheese. We tried some iced latte specials as well. We had the "Hippie Chick" that is a lavender honey flavored latte and the "Sweater Weather" which is a cinnamon and caramel? flavored latte. We absolutely loved the Hippie Chick latte and ordered another one when we came back, but the "Sweater Weather" wasn't our favorite. Respectfully, it tasted like a fall candle. It was good, but not the best we've had. Overall, we will definitely come back when we're in the area. The price was worth it for the amount of food that you get! Trust me when I say to get the sandwiches! You will not be disappointed!!! Now I'm craving their Jammin' Pig sandwich....

Super cute place on the edge of town near Helen. It's a little market with cheese, snacks, beer,…read morewine, and sandwiches. We stopped in for sandwiches and they were pretty good. They have specialty ones or you can build your own. I recommend getting yours made warm. You can also build your own charcuterie board. Everyone that worked in there was super nice.

I love this place. Owner is super friendly and answered all my questions. They have so much cheese!…read moreAnything you can think of they have it. They also have a self pour wine station. We got a cheese tray for two and it was delicious and filling. This is perfect if you want something light or to snack on. Very well made and delicious!

We had the most wonderful and delicious time today, we shared two flights of their cheeseboards,…read moreand all 4 of us loved every last crumb, you can buy wine by the glass to enjoy with your cheeses. Definitely will be back

Good sandwiches...the cinnamon rolls are bioengineered, WTF? I figured an Amish store would only…read moresell organic/non-GMO.

This is one of my favorite parts about Blue Ridge. Fresh deli sandwiches & hot bread baked twice…read moredaily. Craft sodas too! Definitely stop in if you're cooking for the weekend!

My favorite place in Asheville to get high quality unique cheeses and salami for a picnic lunch…read moredate.

Such an amazing cheese selection. We planned a trip from Raleigh just to buy a selection of their…read moreamazing selection. May I suggest the Hunters Cheese from England. It is magical paired with Granny Smith tart apples. This is a must visit if you are in Asheville.

This is absolutely the best pimento cheese I have ever had , hands down . Take a jar for you and be…read morea hero and take one for a friend too . Just a idea take some fried green tomatoes , layer it with pimento cheese then put in the oven until the cheese is bubbly ! Yum !

Generally cool cheese shop with good selection. The staff (not Raymond) was aloof and unengaging,…read morealmost felt like I was disturbing them by being in there. Staff at a boutique food store should engage, chat, offer suggestions, discuss new arrivals, etc. They didn't. Also, their classes went up in price quickly, from a reasonable $25-$40 range for an hour or so of something interesting to do, to over $100, which I probably won't do unless it's incredibly unique and compelling. I do support local non-chains and I am looking forward to biking there on the new extension of the Beltline, so I will be back. But they can step up their service game and keep their prices reasonable.

The temple of cheese in Atl. Make the pilgrimage. I haven't found a more serious cheesemonger to…read moresatisfy my cheesehunger.

This is the kind of place where your healthy alter ego stays buckled up in the car--and you waltz…read morein guilt-free, ready to eat like it's your birthday. Their cheese selection? Chef's kiss. We sampled a few, and the views while snacking were straight out of a postcard--peaceful, pretty, and perfect for pretending you're in a cheese commercial. Whatever you do, don't skip the Café. It's in this gorgeous, huge old barn that's been lovingly renovated into a temple of ooey-gooey grilled cheese goodness. It's basically sacred ground for sandwich lovers. Grilled cheese is their thing, and oh boy, do they do it justice. My husband went for the Smoked Bologna, I had The Big Cheese (because... obviously), and our friends followed our lead. No regrets. These sandwiches are THICK, golden, buttery slabs of bread hugging melted cheese like it's a warm embrace from grandma. Pro tip: One whole sandwich is basically a cheesy Everest. My husband took half to go. I, on the other hand, showed no restraint. Dessert? Oh yeah. We shared a chocolate peanut butter shake (sin in a cup), and our friends had the cake batter one--because balance, right? Also, they have a super cute shop where I snagged some Tennessee jams to bring home. Gifts, I said. For others. (Probably.) It's a lovely spot--perfect for a chill picnic with family or friends... or to just sit quietly while your food coma gently sets in.

The BLT and seasonal shake are amazing! Always love visiting Sweetwater Valley Farm and sitting on…read morethe porch of the barn to enjoy the views and a shake. The cafe also has a store with home good items, cute clothing, and gifts. The perfect place for a fun family visit or to take folks from out of town. The owners are often in the cafe and are super nice and welcoming. Every time we visit the workers are extremely nice and helpful!

What a wonderful little cheese shop that also sources a selection of local Georgian treats…read more There was an upcoming virtual event that I couldn't make but had called to get more details. I spoke with Mary on the phone. She was very friendly, high energy and helpful. She happened to note the shop hours for the next day during our conversation. Since I had some free time, I decided to frive out there the next day. I had the pleasant experience of meeting Mary (and her curious pooch) in person and she was every bit of the fantastic person that I spoke to the day before. I was the only customer at the time so I was privy to a brief personal tour. I received information on the various products, who made them, where they were made, etc. There was a lot of good choices in the small shop. After much debate I decide on the following items: 1. Goodson Cinnamon Sugar Pecans- delicious light pecan crunch packing a cinnamon punch. My cousin and I devoured this treat in minutes. I should have bought at least 2 bags. 2. Goodson Dark Chocolate Covered Pecans - again with the light pecan crunch. I love dark chocolate - this chocolate was not bitter or too sweet. I really enjoyed these. I wish that I had bought many bags. 3. Spottes Trotter's Spanish Salchichon - I rarely eat salami so this was a risky choice for me. It was surprisingly flavorful and not salty. Again, I opened these to share with family just in case I couldn't eat them - they were devoured. I know that they were bought with the idea of cheese pairing but I put mine in the midst of a cream cheese bagel and loved it. My only regret is probably not buying more. 4. Beehive Cheese Barely Buzzed - This cheese is rubbed with expresso and lavender. I was intrigued. It was recommended for coffee lovers and pairing with berries. Who can resist trying an award winning cheese? At my first coffee opportunity, I sampled a few slices. Delicious. Reminds me of aged cheddar with a subtle flavor...I don't know it came across as basil. Lol. I can't wait to try it with fresh berries. The final selections haven't been tried as of this writing: 5. Thomasville Tomme Raw Cows Milk Cheese. 6. Kenny's Farmhouse Gouda I've always enjoy a good raw milk cheese and a good gouda. I'm looking forward to making something delicious with them. Thus far, my only regret is buying only 1 of each of my choices. I do hope to visit again post covid to enjoy a full in person experience at a tasting/hosted event.

Before I tell you about the charcuterie Mary made for me, I have to tell you what a sweet lady she…read moreis. A real delight to work with her -- and with a name like Cheese & Mary, you have to appreciate her wit and humor. My first time trying a charcuterie here was getting in on a Valentine's special that we enjoyed as part of our anniversary celebration. It was artfully arranged and contained a mixture of sweet, savory, and hearty bites. Some of the things on the plate, I thought, this is an odd pairing, but when I ate it together, it was really good! She knows what she's doing. I'm a little sad the shop is going to close because it's really charming, but I'm okay with it since she's going to be running a virtual store and taking orders still.

Delicious cheese! You will not be disappointed. Having spent 40 years living near the Amish, we are…read morevery familiar with great cheese and this did not disappoint.

It's a MUST for us to visit ACC . The best fresh made cheeses, fudge and a variety of gifts and not…read moreto mention nostalgic candies sold by the pound. There's also a variety of NC wines, snacks and honey available. The service is amazing, everyone is so friendly and personable. Love the atmosphere, too.

Thank you for your wonderful customer service and the delicious grass fed beef. I usually purchased…read morebeef from either the local grocery stores or a meat market and the beef quality varied from tough to occasionally having a "gamy" taste to it. Not so with your beef! It is very tender and has a great flavor! You definitely have a repeat customer in me! Anyway, it tastes great and you guys have the best customer service around! I will certainly be talking to you again later this year when we place our repeat order. Check them out at www.bighickoryfarms.com!

From the owner: We raise Grass Fed Beef that has been raised on our family farm. It has no antibiotics, steroids…read moreor hormones in it. The healthy beef! We test our water so they have clean and safe water to drink, we plant grasses for winter grazing and they graze on grass up till the time they are taken to the butcher! They are not finished on grains. We produce the best tasting and healthiest beef in the world!