Recently had the chance to try the delicious macha cheesecake for a family celebration. It got the…read morestamp of approval from the family as they pronounced it "great flavor but not too sweet", which is the highest form of approval from the elder generation. The bamboo box that it comes in is also delightful. Would recommend for anyone that likes the lighter Japanese cheese cake flavors. Creamy and light, perfect way to end a meal.

So I saw my last review from 5 years ago. Yesterday and today is Cheesegarden 6th anniversary. I…read morehate waking up early for anything but decided that for a limited time double chocolate cake and the coupon, I will wake up early. This is well worth my calories and waking up early. And yes! I had two slices of chocolate cake for breakfast just now. The chocolate was not too sweet and as a tiramisu lover, having mascarpone in this cheese cake was like amazing for me. Top layer is a chocolate mirror glaze, one side with roasted almond, non bake mascarpone cheese, baked chocolate cream cheese and a thin layer of the chocolate sponge cake. The whole pieces of almond tucked inside the cake along with layers of chocolate was so delicious. This is my favourite cake so far from cheesegarden. All the ingredients were a good marriage in the cake. I really hope Cheesegarden can make this a permanent item on the menu!

Quality Cheese lived up to the hype for me. Their bocconcini knots are my fave! The ricotta is also…read moregood, and almost had a tofu like taste and texture. Their selection of imported Italian dried pastas, and olive oils were impressive. I picked up some D.O.P Morgantino olive oil which is FANTASTIC on everything. Their A Bumba Calabrish spicy oil is also awesome, had to stock up! Their jarred mushrooms in oil are to die for, served on top of toasted baguette. I want to try their Burrata next time :)

I've had this place bookmarked for a few months, waiting for a day when I could swing that way…read morerunning errands. Imagine my surprise when I pulled into the driveway and realized that I had been there years ago. Years later, my observations still hold. This is a great place to get very fresh Canadian made buffalo mozzarella and burrata for an amazing price. It's the same Bella Casata that I find at my Longos, but much cheaper and with longer expiration dates. For example the Canadian burrata runs $16-18 at Longos and was $10 here! Brie was on special $10 a kg, so my kid got a huge wedge for $4. Sone of that went into the freezer. We also got a gorgeous braid of bocconcini. This would be gorgeous on a large cheese plate. We just ripped it into pieces and made it part of a rustic and yummy caprese. There was also a nice special on prosciutto and we did not buy enough as most of it disappeared minutes after arriving home.

Grande Cheese is feeling the economic pinch…read more Shelves are not as stacked as they once were, fewer customers milling around and shopping ... But it's still my place for smoked provolone and Italian comestibles. The lady with the pizza corner makes great pizzas, with care and love.

What happened to Grande Cheese? Their deli counter is practically empty. Italian imported ham…read moreimpossible to find...I used to go there for Leoncini Prosciutto Cotto. It is no more. If I want to buy Brandt, I can go to Metro! Very disappointed. The service is good, the poor deli people are probably getting an earful on the daily. Time to find a new deli!

This place is ADORABLE! I love the outside and the inside is cozy and packed to the brim with…read morecheeses, meats, and take home options. The sandwiches were fabulous and a great price for what you get which is an entire baguette with fresh meats and cheese. Seating is limited and I can't imagine what you do come winter (take it home I guess?). Service was friendly and it felt like you knew them personally. I wish this place was open on sundays and also had some more interesting vegetarian / pescatarian options. I would totally recommend going here and I think this spot deserves a visit.

Only ordered cheese here but it's friendly and tasty. My mom is a cheese lover and she enjoyed the…read moregift!

This is a haven for cheese lovers. They have the best cheeses I've ever tasted. Emma is so…read morewonderful - giving us free samples of the cheeses. They even gave us some crackers (on the house) to go with the 3 different cheeses that we bought. Perfect combination!! Our trip to Toronto is sooo worth it!!

Holy f'ing 5h1tball5 this place is a cheese-lovers' paradise. They have everything under the sun…read more Sheeps' milk cheeses from Ontario (some solid varieties especially one brand from Lindsay, Ontario), Spanish, Greek, Bulgarian, British (fabulous cheddar varieties), Italian, French, its all here. Went a little crazy and tried to reign ourselves in; not easy here. Hubby got his usual sheep's cheese, got one goat cheese from Italy, a small cheese, wrapped in vine leaves with walnuts. OMG. I purchased a British cheddar, with cracked, black pepper. SUBLIME. They have the usual comestibles such as olives, pastas, several varieties of oils for cold dishes. Expen$ive. They had some quince jam from Spain that looked very tempting. This is a gastronomes' paradise.

My favourite cheese shop. The owner's wonderful, knowledgeable and loves his work. In my dreams I…read moreshop here every night after work.

I love stopping by La Fromagerie and treating myself to some amazingly fresh, flavourful cheeses…read morethat you can't find at the grocery store. They have a huge selection of cheese that is largely from Quebec, including some organic raw milk cheddar, chevre noir and other pasteruized cheese. They also have a few different local cheeses from Ontario, including a raw sheep's milk cheese and some classic aged cheddars. From the imported selection, my favourites are some of the chevres from France, including Clochette (which is about $19), and the Applewood Smoked Cheddar from England, which is a little cheaper - a large triangle piece cost about $7. The store also carries olive oils, vinegar, jams, specialty crackers (including gluten-free), and olives. I bought a container of large, pitted green olives from Spain for about $2. Their baked items are brought in daily. The loaves of bread and baguettes are from Thuet Bakery and the croissants and danishes (which look amazing) are from Pain Perdu. The girl who works at the front counter is also very friendly! She will even let you sample the cheese to help you decide.

Just one look at that sun-faded sign on Yonge Street and you know immediately: this place has…read morecharacter. Mamma mia--they don't make signs like that anymore. No, signore. And that sign points to a true midtown institution: a warm, old-school Italian shop brimming with tempting cheeses, cured meats, and all sorts of intriguing groceries. But let's be honest--like many people, I come for the sandwiches. My husband likes to mix it up, but I'm forever loyal to the house special: shaved prosciutto and spicy salami, buffalo mozzarella, hot peppers, fig jam, sliced tomatoes, finished with balsamic and olive oil. You walk in, choose your bread (ciabatta, naturalmente), and they hand it over tutto pronto. It's a big, bold, mamma mia of a sandwich--and I absolutely love that mix of flavours. Molto bello!

Did you know that sandwiches usually taste better when someone else makes em for you? The…read morepsychological effect of not knowing exactly what and how much ingredients go into your sub, so that each bite is a nice surprise. Well, that sure is the case here. La Salumeria's house special layers various kinds of deli meat, cheese, hot pepper pickles, tomato slices, and fig jam onto your choice of bread, and each mouthful bursts with a combination of flavours. Spicy, salty, sweet...! Just perfect. One sandwich usually lasts me 2 meals. I love looking around the store while waiting for my sandwich to be ready. There's a variety of deli meats, cheeses, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, spreads, etc. All neatly displayed and clearly labeled. It's nice to see a store that feels like a true neighbourhood mom & pop shop, with Carlo the owner recognizing regulars and exchanging friendly banter. Feels cozy While I am not a regular, he's still quite friendly.

Check out the Bottega next 2 doors down! This is where they have a full bakery section (treats,…read morecoffee/tea, fresh bread), deli section, sandwich area (can heat it up if needed), food to go (salads, charcuterie boxes, etc), frozen meals (frozen desserts too), a eating area, and a food truck (grilled cheese, poutine, etc). The "Factory" a few wdoors down is the grocery store. I've never been disappointed by any of their sandwiches - bread and ingredients always fresh and tasty, and portions are large (I could never finish them in 1 sitting), and the price was very reasonable. The baked goods are priced even better - similar pastries at other stores are usually more expensive, yet these ones were just as good. The brisket poutine is HUGE and the brisket was delicious - just wish there was more cheese. Service is friendly overall, but they take their time with each order. Lots of seating, but parking situation is not good, and public transport is not convenient - we just ubered here the several times we went.

Omg if I died and went to heaven this is what I want it to look like, so many amazing cheeses,…read moremeats, produce and much more. The absolute best charcuterie boards made to take and was such a hit at our event

If you don't see your favourite imported Italian item behind the counter, ask if they have. They…read morehad my favourite Galbani provolone at the back. Slower than molasses service but lots of variety. I think I prefer the Orfus Road location for faster service. The have an espresso bar in the store with good cannolis, sfogliatellas and Italian favourites. All in all, meets the need!

This Grande Cheese location has terrible customer service... I completely ignored for over 5…read moreminutes, while 3 employees, a young male in the deli and 2 women in the pizza area were aware I was waiting to be served. Not sure who is responsible for the hot table, I only wanted a slice of pizza. A customer came up beside me and one of the girls at the pizza helped him get a couple of pizza doughs and whent back to her station. Just plain rude. It's not the first time I have either had to wait way too long to be served or felt like the employee was doing me a favour when I finally got served.

This is, at its core, a gourmet cheese and wine shop, along with all the usual companions for these…read moretwo delightful products (crackers, olives, tinned sardines or octopus), some prepared foods...I can't adequately describe the breadth of their offerings...oh yes, also potato chips and duck pasta sauce and jamon and charcuterie boards and...look, just go to their website. The staff are friendly and super knowledgeable about both the cheeses and wines they sell. I appreciate that there is a fair amount of their cheese selection dedicated to Canadian cheese makers/farms. The ambience is an upscale store with a warm feel. I think you can also get a drink and small things to nibble on while you're there. They offer local delivery, which I used last Christmas with no problems. Basically, this is a local gem. Yes, the prices are on the higher side, but you're paying for real quality. Next time you're in the neighborhood, why not at least drop in and take a look around

Mmm... 64 slices of American cheese... 63... 62…read more.. Firstly I'll just put this out there just cuz: Growing up this address was a Cambodian restaurant ran by a friend's father who was a Cambodian army officer and kept talking about one day returning to his homeland to help with demining efforts (the legacy of the dark Khmer Rouge era). Right now this address hosts Good Cheese, which when it first opened felt like a gentrifying jab in the area (what, a wine snack bar in East Chinatown, what whitey madness is this?!), but never got around to trying it in that phase. During COVID they didn't just like many restaurants at the time pivoted to selling bottles, they revamped themselves to be more of a gourmet grocery, which is the iteration I am only familiar with. They still have some bar seating if you ever so inclined to have a glass and a bite. Though mainly you're probably here to admire the top-to-bottom shelf after shelf of gourmet goods from local and imported sources--jams by Kitten & the Bear; French chips in interesting flavours; chocolates; $10 and up canned sardines and other seafood, elevated stuff you won't find elsewhere to treat yourself or cook up a special meal. Wine and beer to take home--fridges stocked with a variety of Ontario craft brews not even the LCBO carries, such as Badlands and a couple Ottawa breweries (Tooth & Nail, Dominion City) I came across on an Ottawa trip. There's a bit of an European-esque grocery vibe to this place, complete with passionate and sometimes quirky staff. And of course there's cheese--good, fancy cheese.