Nice cheeseboard with wine pairing. Not sure it deserves an entire chain of restaurants for the concept. I've had similar boards as one of a number of appetizer or dessert offerings at other restaurants. The cheeses were quite good and the wines and champagnes were fine. The pours felt stingy since we ordered the "large" pours. Points off for not having some labeling system to know which wines and cheeses you are eating. read more

Milk the Cow - $55 cheese wine flight, large pour - Coffee & Tea Near Me - St Kilda, VIC

Everything comes with cheese, and that's great. Even the cocktails! Definitely worth a visit.

Absolutely loved this place. I was looking for a little bite of cheese and some wine and this spot completely answered my prayers. They've fantastic flight options: wine, champagne, beer, cider, whiskey, gin and even sake! And it all comes professionally paired with perfect portions of cheese. Our waiter expert explained what each wine and cheese was, where it was from and exceptional notes. I'd highly recommend stopping by if you fancy yourself a cheese lover. You can also order a la cart if flights aren't in your cards. read more

Milk the Cow - Champagne and Whiskey Flights - Coffee & Tea Near Me - St Kilda, VIC

I came here with friends while visiting Melbourne from New York, and I was not disappointed. I couldn't wait for everyone to arrive before I ordered my Full Wine Flight, as I was getting to the point of "hanger," and everything was starting to make me consider chewing my own arm. It was a generous helping of about 2.5 glasses worth, which they did tell us ahead of time, but again, as I was hangry, I had selective hearing at the time. Point being, make sure you have food in your belly and really love a lot of cheese or you may want to share the Full Wine Flight. While I was partial to certain cheeses and wines, I did enjoy them all and felt they were each paired perfectly to the accompanying wines. Personally, I can't just eat cheese with my wine, so we added a few meats, the onion jam, more bread and the fried Camembert as well. One of our friends is a vegan, and she was pleasantly surprised and thrilled that they catered to her dietary needs with a few items as well, so this is good to note for any vegans out there! Overall, it was a very delicious and lovely experience, and I will certainly go back the next time I am back in the area visiting. I think I can speak for the 3 others who joined as well, as they all signed up for their special loyalty program that allows you 10% off your first visit after you sign up. read more

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There's cheese a plenty. There's drinks a plenty. Let the cheesy times roll. I've gone as a couple and as a group and the concept works brilliantly either way. Mix and match, share or go solo with one of the flight selections. There are combinations to suit every taste and budget. Don't be overwhelmed by the massive selection - the staff are more than happy guide you through. They were also happy to make sure our large group could easily settle our bills separately which was a great touch. read more

Milk the Cow - Coffee & Tea Near Me - St Kilda, VIC

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I have to admit that this place is my guilty pleasure now. I'm so glad that it's RIGHT around the corner from where I live! Cheese + Wine is my ideal meal. Seriously! The menu looks a bit intimidating at first but at least the lovely staff are on hand to explain how everything works. The flight board with matching wines, beers, whiskeys, spirits, etc but so are just the selection of cheeses that you can pick and just have with various types of breads, biscuits, etc. The wine that they have here is all absolutely delicious and I can honestly say that I've found my favourite red of all time there that seems to go perfectly with pretty much any cheese. Make sure you get some truffled honey to go along with it all and you're night will be complete! This place is perfect for just a nice catch up with friends, a pre dinner place and even and after dinner place. read more

Milk the Cow - Milk the cow cheese board - Coffee & Tea Near Me - St Kilda, VIC

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Cheese dreams come at me! I almost risked the very serious condition of cheese sweats after visiting Milk The Cow with 9 of my closest friends. We held a semi-private tasting panel of our own. 50/50 split of beer and wine flights accompanied by cheese greatness.4 drinks, 4 cheeses and a well educated sommelier to explain it all to us. Followed up with a cheese platter oozing with truffle honey, quince paste and some seriously tasty bread. Lowenbrau beer on tap and the prosecco flowing freely ensued that we had a delicious evening. As a licensed fromagerie there isn't much else other then cheese and cheese complimenting friends to be eaten. Though why anyone would go here for anything pas the great service and cheese delights I'm not sure. read more

Milk the Cow - All the yummy cheese! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - St Kilda, VIC

So tonight i had nothing to do and felt like some wine again. I went with 2 other girlfriends that haven't been here before either. I decided i wanted to visit the St Kilda location because I went to the Carlton one last week. Honestly the service here was horrible. Very slow service because they weren't attentive. Anyways, we ordered 3 different things this time; the sparkling flight, dessert wine flight and the cider flight and also a custom cheese platter. I ordered the cider flight but there was 1 particular cider which was the 3rd one I didn't like. It was so bad i couldn't swallow it. Usually i'm pretty game and skull it so i would get wasted faster but I just couldn't do it. Cheeses were great. Other then that it was a great night. Interior of this place seems alot bigger than the lygon st location and way more outdoor seating area with open windows at the front so more fresh air for inside. I'll still recommend visiting milk the cow. read more

Milk the Cow - Coffee & Tea Near Me - St Kilda, VIC

not normally a cheese fan .. but the fantastic wine pairing soon changed that... well as much as my semi lactose intolerant stomach could handle. Gulping down 4 glasses of wine on an empty stomach might have had something to do with it I think. read more

Milk the Cow - Coffee & Tea Near Me - St Kilda, VIC

Milk the Cow you've been on my mind for days. Since leaving you I can't wait to see you again. This doesn't happen often, Melbourne is full of bright lights and shiny things and I am distracted easily, but those flights of cheese and bowls full of olive bread are still on my mind. Highly recommend the wine flights, go the large - you know you want to - and the cheese boards, both great value. Next time I will the sake flight or the cider flight, maybe both! As long as you like cheese you won't be disappointed! Great service too. A great spot to while away an afternoon. read more

This is one of my favourite spots for any time of day. The choices are amazing and the service is friendly and prompt. Excellent selection of cheeses and wines and the platters cater for all. Seating is both indoors and out and is ideal for couples or groups. Great for lunch, dinner, afternoon wine and cheese or take home. Street parking is available but the area is popular. Trams provide excellent access. read more

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When I die, I imagine my heaven will look something like this: A porch swing a few steps from the beach, intimate but always room for friends, and of course an endless supply of cheese and wine. As I'm yet to kick the bucket, I get my heaven-on-earth experience at St Kilda's Milk The Cow. I can think of nothing better than flights of cheese paired with wine/beer/spirits, shared with dear friends. Milk The Cow is a place of indulgence that will easily burn through your pocketbook and stretch your belt a notch, one best kept on reservation for celebrating life's special moments. After all, what's a better party than a party in your mouth? read more

LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS PLACE an amazing little deli/bistro I guess with amazing alcohol and cheese selections. Such a great place to come on a date or the catch up with the girls. Us 3 girls decided to go with the flight options. Choose your type of beverage with matching cheese! Small or medium size! The staff are so lovely and knowledgable and are constantly roaming ready to fill your water up or take away your empty glasses. They are happy to sit down and explain each drink and where it's from as well as the cheese and why it's matched together. I can't wait to come back!! read more

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I mean... really? Milk The Cow is like all of my cheese dreams come true. It's in a relatively easy to get to, being a short stroll away from St Kilda Junction, or the Fitzroy/Canterbury St intersection. With such a plethora of cheeses it really would be wise to take a few trips here, just so you can fully appreciate the quality of the produce. I've done the "wine and cheese tasting flight" as well as ordering from the cabinet - both good options, just depends on how many people you're with and how hungry you are. Lets be honest, everyone has a separate stomach for cheese so whether you come here for an after dinner treat, a Sunday afternoon snack or well... any reason, don't be afraid to ask and try something new! Service was great, the staff were very knowledgable and offered their own recommendations. Will definitely be coming back here for another plate. read more

How have I not found this place earlier. It combines two of my favourite things. Cheese and Wine. I ventured into the St Kilda Office of this licensed Fromagerie and was met by a cute well thought out little cafe at the base of a hotel. Now I would recommend seating yourself outside because inside the smell of cheese is quite overpowering. Thumbs up to the employees there for surviving the smell. All in all the cheese flights were very yummy and the wine matchings were quite spot on. A couple tasted like cardboard but hey what can you do. I'm keen to try the Cider Flight and Whisky flight. I will be back! read more

Fun place for a cheese plate and suitable tipple... and it's in the suitable tipple that Milk the Cow distinguishes itself. Apart from the excellent selection of perfectly ripe cheeses served at the correct temperature, they match with the traditional wine and the not so traditional, whiskey, scotch and my fave... Sake! if you're lucky enough to score a table outside in the sun, this place is seriously good value. read more

A licensed fromagerie! Yes you heard correctly. A place dedicated solely to cheese and wine. This is my idea of culinary nirvana. Choose from many cheese samples and wash them down with a selection of beers, wines and spirits. Patrons have the option of cheese boards, flights, fondue, or manually selecting cheeses of your choice. Flights are a great way to start your visit. Cheese samples are matched against your choice of four drink flight, which are available in beer, whiskey, wine, cider or sake. The vibe is good here with inside and outside seating and is located on Fitzroy street opposite the scenery of Albert Park. The decor is also cool with a swing chair, cafe bar seating and lights made to look like milking equipment. Once you are done, feel free to visit the cheese counter and buy a selection of cheeses to take home. For those cheese lovers out there, this place is a must visit. read more

Cheese, wine, beer, sake, schnapps, whiskey! The curated flights of matched cheese and liquor were marvelous. If you're served by Simon, this is a lucky visit. No doubt you'll enjoy the exquisite flavours and pleasant disposition of this venue. read more

Milk the Cow - The Oktoberfest cheesebar. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - St Kilda, VIC

So a wine and cheese bar - fantastic!! Located on one of the less dodgy bits of Fitzroy street in st kilda. I loved this place! So let's start with the menu. They do a heap of different wine and cheese flighting menus which all sounded fantastic. We were going post lunch so went with the 4 cheeses platter and a couple of glasses of sticky - and some quince on the side. The cheese was fantastic and this place has a lovely feel and a load of outdoor seating which would be great if Melbourne winter wasn't about to kick in... read more

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Back again to my happy place thanks to a birthday gift voucher from my lovely, generous sister So, how far does $100 go at Milk the Cow? Far enough, in fact. I started with a chilled glass of Pepper Tree Sticky Pig, a lovely sweet Pinot Gris from South Australia. Continued in this vein by ordering the Fortified Flight. First in line was a piece of Wyngard goat cheese form the Netherlands (not as heavy handed as your usual hard goat cheese - almost cheddarish) matched with a lovely Cookoothama botrytis. This was followed by a Coolea from Ireland - which tasted more like a parmigiana to me - matched with Muscat Beaumes de Venise. Gorgeous. The last slice was some Colston Basset Stilton. Not a great fan of Stilton (too salty for my taste) but the Graham tawny port that it came with was excellent; lots of body and flavour with venturing into the cloyingly sweet. So far I was only half way through my gift voucher so ordered the Sparkling Flight; Gorgonzola Bonta (smooth, soft and creamy - sooo much better than the Stilton) with Madame Coco brut, Veuve Ambal Cremant with an interesting cheese from the U.S. called BellaVitano Raspberry, manchego and prosecco, Queso Mahon (also from Spain) matched with a Spanish wine called Segura Viudas. Still had some change so ordered another glass of the lovely Beaumes de Venise to finish. Lovely as always read more

This is probably going to be my shortest review ever, because the place speaks for itself. I love cheese. Walking in here and seeing the vast display was like heaven. I need more of their fondue in my life. The concept is simple and it delivers. read more

Went for an post work, pre dinner snack and glass of wine. Ended up staying for dinner. Sampled 10 cheeses and all were fantastic. Great value for money and good atmosphere. read more

Milk the Cow - Stilton and a spruce wrapped camembert. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - St Kilda, VIC

The cheese fondues were mouth watering, and presented beautifully, and the platters offered us a nice selection of cheese. I also tried blue cheese here for the first time, and enjoyed it! In terms of service, half of the staff working there were extremely friendly, professional and enthusiastic. The other half were snobby and appeared to speak down to us since my friends and I were new cheese tasting newbies and needed some help making our selections. read more

Cheese, wine, beer, whisky, sake, and cheese. Gooood cheese. :) I had a quick chat to a couple of the waiters here; their head cheese-person has been at it for over 6 years, selecting the best cheese from some of the best locations around the world and matching them with some seriously great accompaniments. We tried out their standard Cheese and Wine Tasting Flight, which consisted of 4 cheese and matching wines. While the pairing was good (if not obvious), the quality of both the cheese and the wine was outstanding. I honestly can't wait to go down with a few friends and just ask the experts to recommend something spectacular. They seems to seriously know their stuff! read more

Get the wine or beer flight! They even have gluten free crackers to pair with the cheese! Love these guys! Got a great recommendation for a couple of cheeses to take with us on a picnic that did well out of fridge for a while. read more

Milk the Cow - Wine flight - Coffee & Tea Near Me - St Kilda, VIC

The first time I went here was on a crazy busy Friday night and the service was simply outstanding. We sat at the cheese bar where we could watch the staff work their magic with a different member of staff focussing on one thing, making the whole operation work like a well oiled engine. The concept is simple but executed superbly : Cheese & wine. A case of K.I.S.S (keep it simple stupid) done right. read more

The one and only complaint is that there isn't more than cheese because it's just not enough for a meal. But for a wine/beer/ whiskey flight it's exceptional. Great cheeses paired with truly interesting pairings. Just a great place to have discussions about favors. Loved it! read more

Always love a Milk the Cow visit. Who can go past wine and cheese?? I know I can't. Absolutely delicious, staff are great and knowledgeable, nothing is too much for them! And free extra crackers and stuff, yes please. Need to visit here more often to be honest, everyone get on board! read more

While staying at the Adina Apartments, we made it to Milk the Cow a number of times. The cheese selection was nice, and they were happy to replenish the bread when we ran low. I wish they had something to accompany the bread with the individual fondue pot. It was delicious, but I wanted apples or something else to dip in the fondue. I've enjoyed the wine selections and flights that were recommended. My husband enjoyed the whiskey flight. Don't worry about going on a cold busy night, they keep heaters all around their outdoor seating. read more

Love this place! I have been 3 times and loved it each time. I firstly arranged a hens party here which was classy and sophisticated. The hen received a beautiful hand cream and body wash, each of the guests also received a goat soap. The host gave a detailed description of each of the cheeses origins and wines. We chose a cheese and wine flight which includes 4 wines paired with 4 cheeses plus we had a cheese platter to share. If wine isn't your style they have cheese and whiskey, cheese and cider or beer and cheese tasting plates. Starting price is around $22 which is value for money because some of these wines and whiskeys were high end! Or you can purchase individual cheeses or purchase a picnic hamper. I have also brought many gift vouchers from here for birthday presents and Christmas. If your having a hens party or maybe a loved one from o'seas is coming to Melbourne I would highly suggest coming to this venue. read more

Perhaps a controversial lower score for this St Kilda Cheese and Wine Bar, but I can only rate based on my own experience. A beautiful space with soft lights, cheese for a days and a lovely German mulled wine upon arrival, expectations were high. Seats are too close and while waiting for my cheese pal, I mused over my neighbour's dilemma - just how hard it is to settle back into life in Melbourne after a month backpacking around Europe....first world problems indeed. Firstly the service was very sub-par. When served our cheese the waiter wasn't sure which was which, I schooled him, even with my limited cheese expertise. Not what you want. The door to the store doesn't close properly and we had to get up 10 times to close it - we asked the waiter the first which he did begrudgingly and then he proceeded to watch us get up each successive door close. They have a good supply to choose from, but no better than Leo's or Richmond Hill Larder. Nothing to journey across town for. We paid $32 for four slivers of cheese (they said 50g servings). It came with bread - two 15cm wide, thin slices of ciabatta and some very ordinary crisp bread. We had to ask for more. With a glass of wine each it came to $54, we then needed to go for dinner. In my opinion, not good value. I rarely write scathing reviews and I hope I can return and re-review this as it left a nasty (not even a cheesy) taste in my mouth.... read more

Cheese + Wine + Excellent Service = Can't get much better than that! So good!

AMAZING! such a great concept! The staff are so friendly and knowledgeable. The flights are a great way to start, the wine is paired perfectly with all kinds of different cheeses. My friend and I then moved onto the 3 cheese board which had some amazing cheeses and ones we would not have chosen ourselves. Cant wait to visit again. read more

Great concept. Super friendly staff who really know their stuff. Trying to find a negative but I have never had an experience there that I haven't thoroughly enjoyed. Feel so lucky to live so close to this gem! read more

Really great cheese and wine but absolutely terrible service :( I got the wine flight and really loved it but the waiter was snobby and rude when we requested more bread and quince paste. He never brought either out to us. After finishing out flights we were keen to have more cheese and wine but were completely ignored by both servers despite having made a reservation and there being only two other tables that night. After actively waving down a waiter we ordered a bottle of wine but ended up cancelling it after waiting more than 15 minutes for them to bring it out. They then tried to charge us for it! I'm gonna try the other location but will sure as hell not be returning to this location. read more