Kappacasein

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Stopped in after getting a recommendation from a friend that this place has the best cheese. It's…read morenice and cool with so many cheeses and there are free samples provided. There's also butters and milks in the fridge if you need to pick up any of that. The staff behind the counter are super friendly and very knowledgeable about the cheeses. I bout a couple but this is definitely the place to go for your next cheese and wine party.

Initial reaction. I was pleased to see that there was a Neal's Yard Dairy located down the street…read morefrom Borough Market. We had the chance to enjoy some samplings of cheese as well as buy some that were incredibly magical and brought us full of light and liberty, liberty and life. The cheese staff behind the counter were incredibly helpful as we determined our orders, or should I say I specifically did. We selected from a variety of soft and hard cheeses that were all delectable and full of character and satisfaction.

Street view

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Le Marche du Quartier

4.6(14 reviews)

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Omg! Who would've thought that this food stand at Borough Market would be so good. We were on…read morevacation and this was the best thing we had on our trip. We both had the duck wrap which was so flavorful and so delicious. I only wish that they had seating.

Even though we had already enjoyed quite a few tasty items in the market, the enticing aroma coming…read morefrom Le Marche du Quartier was hard to ignore. Le Marche du Quartier means 'the neighborhood market.' How quaint is that? We took our time browsing the shelves of foie and terrine, wine, and other fine foods, but ultimately we went for the duck confit sandwich. The guys at the counter were working that duck confit, and the smell of duck fat and sizzling confit just takes over. They really stuff the fluffy, sweet roll with a ton of duck and cheese. It was very delicious and the flavors were very strong. I almost want to give it a 5/5, except the duck was quite salty, and the saltiness builds up throughout the meal. Imagine something akin to a Chinese baked pork bun, the kind in a sweet bun with a shiny glaze on top, except this has duck and cheese instead of pork.

Duck confit sandwich

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Neal's Yard Dairy

4.7(68 reviews)

1.6 mi•Covent Garden

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This place is so freaking cool. The gentleman who helped us was really nice and let me taste five…read moreor six different kinds of cheese. Based on my input, he suggested such lovely options that I'll never again get to have in the states. It was such a lovely visit and I'm so excited to eat what he helped us pick.

Be sure to check out this little gym near Covent Garden. For those, like me, who have spent most of…read moreour lives buying cheese from a massive grocery chain, visiting Neal's Yard Dairy was an incredible experience. You know that your cheesemonger is serious when they can tell you the names of some of the farmers that raised the animals that made the cheese that you're eating. Along with that, the selection is absolutely incredible. It is worth going in just to learn about the different types of cheeses, most of which come from the British Isles. If you are a true foodie and are serious about cheese, you'll stop by Neal's Yard Dairy.

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Exterior

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Paxton & Whitfield

4.7(25 reviews)

2.0 mi•St James's

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This is one of my favorite cheese shops in London and it also happens to be the oldest cheese…read moremonger in the city too. The first Paxton & Whitfield cheese shop was opened in 1797 and is located on Jermyn street just across from Fortnum and masons. They have an excellent variety of quality cheeses including cheeses from the British isles. Their truffle cheese are particularly excellent. Service is very professional and those working at the store are very knowledgeable about the cheeses. While upscale with a traditional ambiance, the store is also fresh and modern. Highly recommended.

Sad that such a historical cheesecloth has some attendants whose customer service skills leave much…read moreto be deserved. Went today at 12:30 and the most senior lady there was frankly rude and unpleasant. I would recommend going to Neal's Yard. Less attitude and way better service.

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Alsop & Walker

0.1 mi•London Bridge

I love all the international food available for purchase at Borough Market but it's also nice to be…read moreable to support a genuine British business selling British produce When on holiday in the USA, American restauranteurs often comment to me that we're so lucky in Europe to have a great tradition and line up of cheeses. British affineurs (an affineur is one who ages cheese and purveys it) can certainly hold their head up high on this continent of great cheeses Arthur Alsop and Nicholas Walker make their cheese down in East Sussex and they've got quite a line up ranging from soft cheeses like camembert to blues My personal favourite is their award winning Mayfield which won a Gold medal at the 2010 British CHeese Awards and the Gold medal at the 2011 World Cheese Awards. It's a cow's milk semi-hard cheese with a creamy nutty taste Nice to find British produce worth championing

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Jumi & HP

4.7(3 reviews)

Jumi (pronounced YOU-ME) is located in Borough Market, a bustling, historic market in central…read moreLondon that focuses on quality food and sustainable production. They are a producer/selector of artisan cheeses from Switzerland and are changing the way people think about Swiss Cheese. All of the unique products at Jumi Cheese are produced by four family-run dairies in the Emmental region of Switzerland. The cows that supply the milk for Jumi's dairies feed on fresh grass and hay, and the farmers start and end the process by hand. Their 'stall' is located in the Three Crown Square section of Borough Market and features a range of cheeses like Belper Knolle, a specialty of theirs, spahn, goat cheese, truffle cheese and more. They first came on my radar when I saw a video on social media featuring their 'brain cheese.' The cheese resembles small mammalian brains at various stages of decay with it's fuzzy layer of blue mold surrounding the fist size balls. This one of the mouldiest cheeses you can buy in the UK and for some strange strange reason.... I just had to try it. And so, I've had this bookmarked for years for the moment I'd be back in London. At first glance, the Blue Brain cheese looked a bit intimidating. Are we sure about this? Will my stomach survive this? The questions tried to dissuade us to no avail. At about £9.90, the cheese was more affordable than I anticipated. We bought one for the road and magically, it mostly survived hours in our bag, lol. If you plan on sightseeing more after the market, I'd suggest bringing a smaller cooler or find a small bag of ice or frozen veggies in a nearby store to keep it cool. Once we got home, we dug in. The cheese was very pungent! And despite it's appearance, this had to be one of the smoothest, most flavorful blue cheese I've ever had. Wow, I was pretty amazed and happy that we went for it. The flavor is strong, but not overwhelming and I honestly really liked it. We paired it with some crackers and jam (apricot or peach, can't remember which exactly) and it was the perfect way to end our evening. For the food adventurous, I'd definitely recommend trying the blue brain cheese ;)

Cute small cheese shop. The staff was very friendly & helpful with suggestions & samples. Ended up…read morewith 4 cheeses & some truffle honey. Will be back for more next time I'm in town

Inside their food stall

Lots of cheese varieties

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Blue brain cheese aged two weeks apart.

Italianate

Borough Market is a true London gem. Sometimes derided by locals as a tourist trap, it is…read morenonetheless a haven for foodies like myself With so many wonderful stalls to peruse, this stall holds the distinction of the stall which I purchase from the most often. If you're a regular there and you don't remember seeing a sign saying Italainate, it's because there isn't one! People know it as the Parma Ham and Mozzarella Stall. Indeed , it is listed as such on the Borough Market website As its nickname suggest, they specialise in just 2 products but the mozzarella and Parma ham are the very bst quality, imported directly from Italy. The stallholder, Philip Crouch sources directly from the producer, Saint Ilario The mozzarella is an unpasteurised buffalo mozzarella from Campagnia - they come in 100g and 250g sizes as well as in mini balls. They also do a delicious burrata, which has cream added into the cheese-making process to make the cheese even more creamy The Parma ham has an amazing depth of flavour - I actually prefer it to the more revered Iberico ham. This is moister and trades some saltiness for flavour. You can either buy the ham in sealed packs which is better if you want to keep it. However, I prefer to to get the freshly sliced ham which is better if you will consume it within a few days - doesn't usually last that long in my house So, when you're in Borough Market, swing round to their stall in the Green Market and try a sample. You'll be hooked!

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La Fromagerie

5.0(3 reviews)

1.6 mi•Bloomsbury

We were visiting London and happened across this restaurant from Yelp and it is wonderful. The menu…read moreis interesting and varied. It is located on Lambs Conduit a lovely street. We chose the Fondue with charcuterie it was delicious and a starter of Yorkshire beef with asparagus was very flavorful. The dessert of Rhubarb- Strawberry Crumble with ice cream was the perfect cap to the meal: The staff is attentive and friendly. Very highly recommended.

La Fromagerie is the best place to eat in London by a longshot! The people who work here are joyful…read moreand passionate about the food. This is a good spot to bring a cheese lover as they are sure to discover a new favorite cheese here! Everything is so well done and it's easy to tell they put alot of care into each dish.

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The French Comté

0.4 mi•Southwark

Check out their amazing cheeses, staff are full and really interesting trivia about cheese and show…read morereal passion for this stall in Borough Market. Ask about the ash layer for an mini history lesson...and yes the cheese taste great too.

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During the weekend Borough Market is packed and so is this brilliant little stall.

Pistachio & Pickle Dairy

2.1 mi•Islington, Angel

I am still thinking about this sandwich a week later!…read more This place was tucked away down a back street. I ordered a sandwich for takeaway, and it took less than 10 minutes to toast to perfection. I checked out the upstairs seating while I waited. It was cozy and there was ample seating (see picture). My sweet onion and melted cheese toastie was so good!! I ate it hot, while walking around town. It was a bit of a mess but totally worth it.

From the owner: Pistachio & Pickle Dairy is a independent Artisan Cheese shop in Islington. We specialise in…read moreBritish cheese, celebration cheese wedding cake, cheese platters & fine wines. Our Parlour is open at weekends where you can sit with a cheeseboard and glass of wine.