Went to the boroughs market and first thing we saw was this cheese place - huge line to get both cheese sandwich and the raclette. Would be nice to know these are separate lines. Raclette is boiled baby potatoes with melted cheese on top and pickles on the side. It was warm and flavorful- served made to order! read more

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My family and I were in London for the first time in March. Being foodies, especially of the street type, we could not miss this market and getting Raclette at this place. It was sooooo good! Hot, melty, creamy, and delicious! read more

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Cover me in cheese, please, please please just cover me in melted cheese, pickles, sweet onions and lay me on rye bread. Oh and shove some potatoes on there too. I'm in love with Will, he brought me to the sexy stall where the food is hot and the fromage is hotter. As you mooch through Borough market you will not be able to forgive yourself if you overlook this cheese feast snuggled in there amidst the other foodie treasures. For this type of satisfaction that £5 can not normally deliver, better than a trip to Soho and more fulfilling than reading from the top shelf. Will's cheese is the good stuff, the stuff that can weld together lasting relationships, and two slices of slightly toasted bread. Trust be once you've tasted this cheese, you life will be complete.* *Did you pay to read this review? No. So no refunds! read more

Whenever I'm sad, whenever I'm blue, whenever my little toes are numb with cold and I'm soaked through to the bone, I head to Borough Market for a toasted cheese sandwich at Kappacasein. Who says money can't buy happiness? read more

Sometimes, when you try something new, your taste buds don't know what to do with it right away - is it good? is it ok? lets give this a bit of a go and see where we end up. This is not the case with the toasted cheese sandwich (cheese toasty) from Kappacasein. From the first bite, I wanted to ask it its number and do bad things to it and, for sure, call it back. (it's that good) Tried the toasty for the first time in the summer of '09 and it was delicious. So good, in fact, that as soon as we landed in London, this time around, and before we could even check in to our flat, I dragged my father and brother to Borough at 9 AM, to find out that they hadn't set up yet. After sitting in Monmouth coffee and perusing the farm fresh cheeses of Neal's Dairy, for an hour or two, still bleary eyed, we walked over to the Kappacasein booth. Mouth Salivating, we asked for three cheese toasties and just watched as the rye bread on the griddle mixed with melted cheese drippings to form a perfect crispy-cheesey crust on the outside and the inside turned melty ooey-gooey cheesey with onion and garlic. I waited until my brother and father took their bites to make sure that it was as good for them on their first time as it was for me. After synchronous 'holy shit's' I, too, tucked in to the marvel in my hands. this is, hands down, the best sandwich I've ever had. From first bite to last. read more

Chhheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeessssssseeeeeeeeeeeeee! Cheese, cheese, cheese, cheese, cheese, cheese, cheese, cheese, cheese on bread with potatoes and onions and gherkins and leeks and cheese and cheese and cheese. Cheeeeese, cheeese, cheeeeeeeeese. Case in point: Why would you believe that there are no cats in America when there's this kind of cheesy glory on this side of the Atlantic? That's all. read more

The best goddang grilled cheese/ sandwich I've ever had in my life. The rich, flavorful cheese melted between crusty bread...indescribable. The lines are long but move quickly. The potato raclette is the best show you'll ever watch in your entire life. Skip Broadway. The silky succulent cheese melted off the hand cranked machine onto your potatoes will literally make you salivate on the spot. The absolute best stand in Borough Mkt. I've been to the mkt several times. I just skip everything else and make a beeline for this stand Heaven on earth! read more

Still as good as ever, though we only made it to two of the possible three times it was available to us. That was only because we had Saturday matinee Billy Elliot tickets, and it just wasn't convenient scheduling. I should also note that the price of this delectable sandwich has risen to 5 GBP (about $8.50), up from 4 GBP last trip. I found a terrific article about this sandwich (complete with picture) here: http://familystyles.wordpress.com/2009/05/10/a-crowning-achievement-in-sandwiches-and-a-hot-cheese-avalanche-from-kappacasein/ The article mentions the glowing reviews of the sandwich from the well respected food reviewer, Ruth Reichl. She has called it the best thing she's ever eaten in all of London, and, that was in an article several years ago about her observation that London had become one of the fine dining capitals of the world. Now, I'm not quite sure it would have been worth dying for. Mrs and I were on United 949 on July 20th, London to Chicago, which caught fire over the Atlantic. Along with everyone else on the plane, including the crew, we thought for sure we were going down in the Atlantic as the plane filled with smoke. Thanks to the heroic efforts of the pilots, who had donned gas masks and goggles, and could not see the controls, we managed an emergency landing (and overnight stay) in Iceland. My various posts on that horrendous experience are on www.flyertalk.com. I'm just saying, I'm not sure the sandwich is worth dying for. On the other hand, I would definitely have it high on my list of possible last meals. For sure, the opportunity to contemplate my own demise in juxtaposition to a recent consumption of this great grilled cheese sandwich, has at least created an interesting philosophical discussion in my own mind. It's that good. read more

A small, fun place (no seating - it's just a 'stand') to nosh on tasty toasties (i.e. grilled cheese) while you mill around the market. Is a grilled cheese ever worth 5 stars? No. 3.5 stars rounded up. read more

I can't really say anything that anyone else hasn't mentioned. The sandwiches are great! Just know that there are TWO lines: one for the grilled cheese and one for the raclette. read more

The best grilled cheese sandwich I have ever had. This gem is nestled in Borough Market and for £6 you get a sandwich loaded with ogleshield cheese and a 3 onion mixture of red, white, and green. The sandwich is pressed and the cheese is melted to perfection. read more

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If you dream of cheese, you must visit Kappacasein at Borough Market! They literally have wheels of melting cheese at their food stall. The cheese toastie (£6) is absolutely delicious: a heaping handful of cheese with leeks and onions sandwiched between two slices of rustic bread. It is the best cheese sandwich you will ever have in your entire life. Full stop. Want to return to try the potato raclette. Oh, melting cheese, how I dream of thee... read more

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The best grilled cheese I've ever had and the best thing I've eaten in London so far. (Only my 4th day here ever.. but still)

An ode to cheese You are delightful - my lovely fermentation starters. Cultures. Cheese culture. Raclette. More toasted cheese sandwich, please. I'll go to the gym later. Why were you kicked out of your market stall? But it's quiet, quaint, comfortable here. I will sit at your picnic tables, chat with your business owner, eat your free samples. Borough doesn't deserve you. Kappacasein, you are legendary. Welcome to Bermondsey. *EDIT* Kappacasein has returned to Borough Market. read more

This charred and melted goo is the stuff dreams are made of. And the taste and texture didn't disappoint. The staff however undermine this magical experince. Unfortunately my experience with them was a bit unpleasant due to the unyielding grimaces they all seemed to wear. They were impatient and I witnessed them essentially bark at at several cheerful patrons that innocently stopped to inquire, and others that didn't queue up properly. Unfortunate. read more

Literally the best cheese sandwich I've ever had in my life. I've eaten at Kappacasein more times than I can count, both when I was living in London and on every subsequent visit. Their cheese "toastie" is this magical combination of cheeses, leeks, onion and garlic on sourdough. It's something everyone should experience. read more

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What is a cheese's favourite sport? RACLETTE BALL! Heh. Ha. Y'all still with me? I drank a lot on Friday night, I had a Kappacasein sandwich the following morning; this makes excellent sense, yes? Shell over 5 pounds, stand in the sun as your sandwich is getting its melt-on, and then eat. Easy steps to follow for (near insta-) gratification. I really like Kappacasein Dairy in Bermondsey (hey, read up more on their site: http://www.kappacasein.com). I also really like snagging a - British word ahead - "toastie" that is much more substantial than the cute moniker implies. The cheese is amazing, so I feel like a bit of a traitor for saying: a big part of what makes this for me is the poilane sourdough bread. It has some toothiness to it and doesn't take a backseat to the mix of cheeses expertly combined in the sandwich. An other element that is the star is the mix of onions that goes onto the sandwich: if I had my way I'd put double (triple?) the amount that Kappacasein does, because I think the savoury and sharp of the mix really does the cheese good. Otherwise: it's one helluva rich sandwich with nothing to cut it. (One star deducted because the bottom of the sandwich was tough to eat thanks to the grease accumulation. Also, because going a little heavier on the onion mix would have suited me just fine. Finally, the staff was great, but a little absurdly dictatorial with making us queue in three separate spots) Either way: find someone to share this with, as each sandwich comes serves as two diplomatically sliced halves (or don't share, do yo' thang). Yelp note: it's daunting to see so much grated cheese. Daunting. GET HERE EARLY AND HUNGRY! read more

I was in London yesterday, While came across this food spot located in the Borough Market on the South bank. It was excellent. They have a small booth at the Market that seemed consistently busy. There are two things on the menu: one is a 3 melted cheese sandwich and the other is a small plate filled with new potatoes , gherkins, and pickled onions and then a heaping mound of cheese that has been melted with a Swiss raclette scraped on top. It's sheer heaven! This filling snack just costed £6. Best cheese sandwich I've ever had in my life :) Its a must try If you pass through that place. read more

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I love grilled cheese. It's one of my favorite comfort foods. So Omid T. informed me about Kappacasein at the Borough Market I knew it would be stop #1. Their grilled (or toasted cheese as they call it) is the perfect ratio of bread, cheese and onion/leek/garlic mix. Honestly, it's the best grilled cheese I've ever had. read more

I came, I saw, I ate, and was immediately hit with an overload of grease and salt. Come on London, this is the best you can do? A grilled cheese sandwich stand? I admit, I love the concept and was incredibly excited to try it. I was even more excited when I saw a gigantic hunk of cheese they were cutting off for their sandwiches, and my excitement grew further when they handed me my sandwich, smelling all delicious and waiting for me to put in my mouth. And then, I gotta say, a little disappointing. Grease literally drips from the sandwich to the ground, and the cheese is well, salty - there's nothing else you can say about it. Not sure what kind of cheese they use, but for me, it doesn't work well. I will say, it's cheap compared to many other dining options in the UK, and it is extremely filling. But, I didn't really want to eat all of it anyways. read more

The only reason I'm giving it 4 rather than 5 stars is that it's always completely rammed at lunchtime, and I find it fairly stressful to actually procure the food (like all of Borough market, it's heaving, so after you've paid and got your ticket and queue up, people are trying to get to some other bit of the market, and you'll probably spend the whole time you're waiting being jostled by others, which I don't find relaxing.) But the sandwiches are just about worth the hassle. The flavours are excellent, basically it's great bread, great cheese, and patient toasting with care. The leeks/onions add both texture and flavour. I'd recommend trying to go earlier in the week slightly outside of 12:30-2pm if possible to avoid the crowds, the one time I managed that it was definitely a 5* experience. read more

Potatoes were delicious with that gooey cheese!!! If we ever come back to this side of the sea, we would definitely be visiting this place again! read more

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So....this is essentially amazing, gooey cheese melted in sourdough or cut potatoes with some onions and leeks. It probably is a heart attack in a napkin but it was delicious. read more

This is grilled cheese that dreams are made of. I can still taste the cheese, potatoes, leeks, and the crunch. There was a bit of a line...and the hand scraping and broiling of the sandwich is fun to watch. Get 2 of them!!! read more

Food = 5 stars Service/Line = 3 If you are in Borough market, you must must must come here for the tastiest grilled cheese you'll ever eat. They have a poor waiting system, with two lines, one for the grilled cheese and one for the raclette on potatoes. You pay and get a ticket, then wait for your turn and take your sandwich or potatoes. The grilled cheese is made fresh from a mound of grated cheese and comes with onions, leeks and deliciousness. We got one to share, but I wished I had my own about 3 bites into it. The grilled cheese goes down even better with a nice lemonade from a stand near by, or a pint or a pimms. Your choice. read more

Oh my god. These sandwiches are heaven on bread! We like to say that "All roads lead to the cheese sandwich, " since we have yet to NOT get one when we visit Borough Market. And we go practically every Saturday. These sandwiches are toasty, melty, ooey gooey amazingness. You need one. Actually, I need one! Right... now. read more

Kappacasein is an amazing food stand right at the end of a row of great lunch choices at Borough Market. You'll be tempted by all the other offerings, but I implore you to pass them up at least once for that toasted cheese sandwich. After one taste, you'll probably pass them all up again, and again, and again. The queue starts up after 11/12, but since I've become very lucky in living close to Borough Market I've taken to coming around 10:30 and making a brunch out of it. Believe me when I say you won't need much more until dinner time! And that way I only ever wait about 5 minutes for my gooey goodness. The bread is toasted to PERFECTION, and the cheese is perfectly melted, even some of the cheese on the outside becomes nice and crunchy and beautiful without being burnt whilst everything on the inside is gooey and irresistible. The addition of onions and leeks makes it really special without taking the focus away from the cheese. I sometimes find myself feeling like I'm intoxicated by cheesey goodness, just comfort food at it's best. For a fiver, you really cannot go wrong. read more

I don't think I can add anything else that others haven't. Toasted Cheese sandwich was really delicious. Service was friendly. Looking forward to visiting again next time we're in London. read more

I went because of the hype and left wanting to come back again and again. The best cheese toastie in London, not sure there is much competition, but a good title to have. The stall is easy to find in the front section of Borough Market and is reasonably priced. You'll have to eat this standing up unless you are lucky enough to find a seat nearby. Note: after eating a three cheese toastie there is a strong feeling of regret. Delicious yet unbelievably unhealthy! read more

It's amazing what some fresh chopped red onion and leeks can do to a grilled cheese! On my visit, it was sourdough with cheddar, Comte and more with onion and leek. Grilled panini style to order. Very tasty but a tad overwhelming - try to split one between two people if you can. Also, try to have a sweet drink to hand to wash down all that salty goodness. It was good but not life changing ... With the right cheese, you could make it at home. I didn't try the raclette (which is a non-bread/wheat free / gluten free option) mostly because when she said one line was for sandwiches and one for the raclette, I went in the line for the thing I knew what the hell it was. My lack of Swiss food prep was unfortunate as it's pretty cool : basically they take a half a hunk of wheeled semi-hard cheese, and set it under a broiler/grill. Then they scrape the melted top layer off onto cooked small potatoes. It's cool to watch and looks really good. They scrape it off and hand right to you, so there's not that disappointment of eating cooled, starting to set melted cheese. £6 for either a sandwich or the raclette. I'd go for the raclette! read more

I now know what the fuss is about! A unique offering of potatoes, onions and cornichons covered in gooey melted cheese on a plate for £5. The queue is usually pretty long and it's in one of the best spots in Borough Market. Makes for a great lunch break for me from the office - grab some raclette goodness and head to the Cathedral gardens for a sit down and a natter. Wasn't sure where it was to begin with but it's in the courtyard area of the Jubilee Market. My desire to try everything there is to offer at BM means I might not get round to having this again for a while, but I'll be sure to recommend it to friends or drag along the out-of-towners! Yum. read more

After seeing the cheese sandwich on multiple top ten lists and seeing the other yelp reviews I was super excited to try this sandwich. I made a special trip to borough market, waited in line, got my sandwich, took a bite... And was seriously under whelmed Now don't get me wrong. The sourdough bread was perfectly toasted, the cheese was nice and gooey, the onions crunchy... But best sandwich in London? I don't think so. I finished the sandwich without amazement... wishing that I hadn't over paid for a sandwich when there were so many other tasty looking sandwiches it the market I could have tried. read more

The yogurt for sale here is outstanding, perhaps the best I've ever had. So good I risked the ire of US customs by tucking a tub of it in my suitcase to take back to California. (Success!) Grilled cheese sandwiches not quite as decadent as when Neal's yard was running the grill many years ago, but still my favorite grilled cheese. The line moves fast. read more

Very very very greasy. Overpriced. Difficult to describe taste but did not enjoy it.

I pretty much come back to Borough Market to eat the grilled cheese and onion sandwich. Definitely one of the best grilled sandwiches I've had. at 5 quid, I'm willing to spend this as it definitely fills me up. The downside is that the sandwich gets very greasy. I can't recall if the bread is buttered on either side, but I feel like its just all the oil from the cheese that seeps out. Either way, this is something I eat once in a while. Fantastic. They also serve Raclette, which I'm not that crazy about. Melted grilled cheese under a flame, on potatoes and pickles. Its a bit much for me, maybe a bite or two. Which is a bit ironic, because I DO love cheese fondue, but to be fair, fondue has wine and other things mixed in there. Though, I can't eat a little plate of melted cheese, but I can eat an entire pot of melted cheese. Go figure. If you're interested in Fondue, go see my review on Androuet in Spitalfields (to be posted soon!) read more

The Raclette is a cheese and potato dish...tiny english baked potatoes covered in melted, yet chewy cheese seared to perfection. A large helping of cheese without the guilt because the aroma is far too invigorating to pass up at the Borough Market. And for a final touch, it is served with mini gherkins. I enjoyed my Raclette but after eating it for a while I got kinda bored of it. read more

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This was a good cheese toastie. The cheese quality is great, they toast the bread well, good ingredients all around, and smart handling of the line with an efficient ticket system. That said, this is just a cheese toastie and there's really nothing particularly exciting happening here. Maybe I'm spoiled with good food, or maybe most grilled cheese sandwiches in London just suck in comparison or something, but the sandwich didn't wow me. If I had got this sandwich without the hype, I would have said, "Mmmm, nice cheese toastie, would eat again" and moved on with my life. Somewhere along the way this place became a legend, but after waiting 45 minutes for a this I had to wonder why in the world I waited 45 minutes. read more

As soon as I tasted the first bite, I faced a terrible dilemma. Do I shut my gob and pig down the best toasted cheese sandwich I ever ate or do I offer Victoria half ? Well, this proves I really really love my wife, I shared. We still talk about that sandwich fondly. We have tried again and again to replicate it at home but never seem to get the cheese sharp enough. I may now, praise yelp have enough cheese info to do it. It's a blend. I would cross the pond just to eat one of their Toasted Cheese sandwiches. I may never get to the Raclette. read more

Don't walk..run here. The dish of potatoes with crispy melted cheese and French pickles is insanely good. Better to grab two forks and split with a friend because I gobbled by myself and was too full to engage in any of the other wonderful smelling borough market temptations, but I will be back tomorrow and I have no regrets!! read more

Try their grilled cheese sandwich when you hit Borough market. Yummy. Can you pull this off at home with similar quality cheese, bread, onions and leeks? Maybe. Hence, 4/5 stars. Bring cash and prepare to line up for 10-15 mins. read more