3 stars for the great cheese. 2ish years ago it would've been a 5. Lady was pushy and rude but…read morejoke's on her, I like cheese. While the pieces I bought were delicious, service left a lot to be desired, or it was an off day? Whatever the reason, ill just take the extra 20 minute ride to arethusa in Litchfield/bantam or order from saxelby online. It's a shame, because inside looked nice and the other food looked good.

Omg this place is amazing! What a cute and special store. If…read moreyou are in the area go and get one of their grilled cheese specials. We got the prosciutto with fig jam WOW! So delicious! They had a lot of different things to choose from cookies to ice cream & a lot more. I had to buy the Banana pudding shortbread ice cream sandwich yummy ! It was hot out & I was worried about it melting so they gave me a free ice pack to get it home! Wow now that's customer service!! Very nice & friendly staff!!

We stopped in this ice cream shop after dinner next door. We've heard great things so I was excited…read moreto try their ice cream out. The farm's restaurant and bakery is also nearby. They also sell cheese and more; I bought their award winning and delicious cheese, Europa. The ice cream was also amazing. There was a line but it moved quick. I got the butter pecan, wow amazing. I highly recommend a visit if you love ice cream!

Hmmmm not sure if they are open for the season yet. It's April 17th. Thought we were at the end…read morering place but the pics posted here were helpful. It says open on yelp but it doesn't look open. Also the number doesn't work so... I dont know

Quaint market with great local options. They have everything from fresh produce, local meats and…read moreeven gifts. Market has food items downstairs and a nice craft/art area upstairs. Perfect for finding artisan gifts!

Fresh local finds!! Highly recommend! It's a weekend staple to stock up. The local honey is…read moreamazing!! Go check it out

A super cute store to browse! My friend and I were in town for a wedding so couldn't get too many…read moregoodies but we picked up two cookies, the peanut butter cookie and a chocolate chip which were both incredible. I'm still thinking about the peanut butter cookie... so soft and packed with peanut flavor. It really hit the spot!

My wife, daughter, and I were sitting across the street, enjoying some incredible coffee. I saw…read moreBeacon Cheese Shop and knew we had to check it out! Upon walking in, the vibe is absolute perfection! Beautifully displayed cheese and a range of other delicious looking products. Before selecting cheese, I grabbed beet hummus and gluten free crackers. I moved on to the cheese counters and received fantastic help from the staff. They have an outstanding selection of delicious cheese. I wasn't pressured into buying certain amounts and was even offered a taste before selecting cheese. We went with a Smokey blue cheese from Oregon and an amazing Gouda from the Netherlands. We impulsively added some pesto. Later that afternoon, we enjoyed both cheeses and the beet hummus with the gluten free crackers. A 1/4 pound of each cheese was more than enough for a great afternoon snack! I look forward to returning when I'm back in Beacon!

I have a French wine tasting party coming up so I stopped in to check out their French cheeses…read more Heather assisted me by pointing out their selections and offered tastings. I was able to make some decisions about which four cheeses to have included on my medium platter for the tasting. They include Comté, (cow hard) Ossau Iraty (sheep semi soft), Munster (cow semi soft) and perhaps a goat cheese that they may get in during the next few days. The shop has many specialty foods to select from. I enjoyed browsing before buying a couple of cheeses to take home for later.

Loved the selection of cheeses and being able to try a sample prior to buying. They were very…read morehelpful when I told them about the cheeses my daughter and I like and suggesting comparable cheeses. We will definitely return!

A most delightful cheese shoppe with a variety of unique and delicious cheeses and their various…read moreaccoutrements, be it - wine, whisky, chocolate, biscuits, bread, jams, fruit, or thou. Second Mouse also offers many tastings for one to reserve a spot at a cost. Join your fellow cheese fans for fromage tastings with the many wondrous lovely accompaniments to the Art of the Enjoyment Of Cheese! Bon Appétit! Enjoy! Thank you for reading

This place is absolutely fantastic! The staff is very knowledgable and friendly-they even have a…read morelunch menu with homemade soups and different types of sandwiches that feature their cheese which is awesome. They also do really nice catering plates--I got one of the mini cheese and chucutterie plates and brought it to a party-everyone absolutely loved it. The plate was put together so nicely with little flags on the cheese so you knew which one it was and the meats were very tasty. They pretty much have any type of cheese you could imagine, and it is hard to walk out of the store without buying something. This is the type of place you feel SO good shopping at and supporting a local shop. Things there are pricey-but you are paying for excellent quality and service. I always look forward to going back to try yet another cheese that I have yet to have--I love how the cheese also rotates based on the time of year and what is available. They also have various cheese tasting events either at the shop or at another local establishment. I went to one of their events at the local brewery-I believe it was a beer and cheese tasting which was a ton of fun. I really want to go to another one of their events.

This place has very impressive Yelps and after going it's not hard to understand why. Grilled…read morecheese everyone's favorite snack feels like a niche type of food and this place nails it. I got the Classic Grilled cheese and dipped it of course in some savory tomato soup. Happened to go on national grilled cheese day so they had a $5 special as well as the food truck out front which you can catch at various places. Service was quick and friendly and they even have a nice selection of cheeses you can sample and purchase on the side of the register. They have some outdoor tables outside because what's better than a grilled cheese on a sunny day. Can't wait to go back!

As a huge fan of their food truck, I had to take my husband to CP's shop to try one of their…read moreamazing gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches. The shop is super cute, and the cheese case is very impressive with a wide variety of fancy cheeses. The staff is friendly and they made our sandwiches so quickly! My husband ordered the classic sandwich and I had the french onion grilled cheese. My husband loved all of the cheesy goodness from the classic, and i thoroughly enjoyed having a french onion soup in crunchy, cheesy sandwich form. I've been a fan for many years, and now my husband is a fan as well, we shall return!

Terrible, Owner changed. The food is terrible, from cheese…read morethrough meat bread and paninis, not recommended

Cute cheese shop. The nice glass counters are waiting with cheese to eaten and brought home. There…read moreare also jams, honey, cured meats and etc to make a fabulous cheese plate or to give as gifts. The sandwiches ranged from 7- 10 dollars. I opted for a "Warm and Gooey" sandwhich. The Dutch came with a Cow's milk Gouda and a caramelized onion balsamic spread ($ 8.00). I added prosciutto ($ 10.00) because I'm not a fan of moderation. It was delicious. The sourdough bread was slightly tart and soft. Come hungry! If you aren't a fan of savory cheese, there is also ice cream at the shop.

A curated breath of fresh air, Talbott & Arding met every one of our senses. The manicured market…read moreatmosphere, the varied assortment of luxury culinary treats, the sheer quality of ingredients paired expertly with each other on the daily menu, the locally sourced unique treasures of gifts and trinkets, the gentle pleasantness of the staff... everything comes together here to form a true and complete product. Talbott & Arding was chosen as our first stop on our girls' getaway journey. Tucked in the Hudson Valley, just an hour from the Berkshires, it was a sweetly energetic beginning to our day. We each chose a sandwich from the counter. My smoked salmon on focaccia was a delight. The bread, airy and light, beautifully happy yeast just bounding with lift, defying the constraints of olive oil which left my fingers gloriously glistening. I haven't had a focaccia as happy as that in a minute. Super thin radish, bright pickled shallot and fresh watercress all gave a nice vibrant touch. Ben's cream cheese couldn't possibly be creamier. And the delicate, silky, fresh, luxurious salmon... What a dream. So balanced. I filled my arms with goods- iberico salami, Aleppo chili oil, Blackstrap coffee beans, local chocolates, and an adorable Talbott & Arding puzzle. I'm sure I could have easily convinced myself to buy just about everything I laid my eyes upon. The cheese counter was an absolute work of art. It's clear that Talbott & Arding is a willing servant to the gifts of the surrounding earth and people. The homage it pays is palpable. Our stop at Talbott & Arding set the tone for an intentional, peaceful, vibrant, cozy, delicious, connected trip. I'll be back immediately.

THE most delicious prepared food. Food is fresh, tasty, inspired, and much is healthy…read morevegetable/grain-forward. Love the cheese and charcuterie, and they now carry Mel the Bakery bread for a one-stop A++ food shop in Hudson! Great for lunch in-house, or grab and go prepared sandwiches, foccacia pizza, salads galore! Good local food producers represented in refrigerator and freezer cases. With that and the prepared food case, it's so convenient and delicious to pick up a few items to complete a nutritious home meal. Oh and they are connected to and big boosters of Slow Food Hudson Valley. Feel good about where a large chunk o' your discretionary spending goes!