Yes it's a produce store, with a nice selection. But most important to me is their cheese…read moreselection. They have a great little cheese room next to their store in Forestway Shopping Centre. It well stocked with one of the best selections of European artisanal cheeses I've found in the Sydney area. And the two guys running the shop really know their cheeses. They even knew of my favorite cheese, the red wax Prima Donna gouda, which they had ordered by not yet received. I picked up a very nice fresh goat cheese, rich, flavorful, but not overpowering.

I like my cheese bitey, crumbly and made in Lancashire. Strange then that I should move to…read moreAustralia where the supermarkets claim that their cheese is 'Tasty'. Isn't that a given? Like 'Nice' biscuits? I disgress. The Cheese Shop in Mosman sells all the delicious English imports that you might hope for plus some of their snooty European counterparts - think Roquefort, Emmental, Gruyere, Blue - if you like mould then this is your place. Now, whilst it's possible that what they sell here you could buy in a decent Providore, there's something about this charming little shop with its cobbled together feel that is very appealing. You can walk out of here with your cheese, crackers, chutney and coffee and be a very happy customer. They do a Jamie Oliver sandwich for $5 which is cheese, pickled onions and crisps. So very wrong. So very right.

I saw the sign for this shop and thought - awesome, a cheese shop! I also thought of the image of…read morethe cheese shops you find in Europe - the Borough Market and Covent Garden ones in London come to mind first. They are filled to the brim with huge round lumps of fresh cheese of all kinds. Mmmm cheeeeeese. Unfortunately the Cheese and Coffee Bar in Mosman isn't quite the cheese delight I was hoping for. It has a pretty modest selection of cheeses but then it's not the sole focus of the shop is it? Being a coffee bar too takes some of the focus of the smelly yellow stuff... sort of. The café part is quite small. There's a wee library of books to choose from if you fancy a quiet read and a selection of sandwiches and cheese platters if you're a little rumbly in the tummy. Simple and sweet enough but don't expect a traditional cheese shop.

Another great stop at the Growers Market in the Entertainment Quarter at the old Fox Studios…read more They have an impressive selection of cheeses, with a heavy focus on Italian cheeses. Some Australian and a few from elsewhere in Europe, but lots of Italians. Friendly and helpful service with pitiful small samples to taste, but what can you tell from an ice cold piece of Taleggio anyway? They also have sweets and other food items. Their cinnamon cookies are excellent. I bought some very creamy Brebirousse cheese from Lyon, a sheep's milk brie. It was outstanding - now I'll have to watch to see if I can ever find it again.

I love cheese and so I was in heaven here at the cheese shop. So if you are looking for good cheese…read moreand things that go with cheese look no further. Unlike the reviewer before I was not fussed where the cheese was made - wether Bowral or somewhere else in Australia, but they had a great selection of cheeses. The staff where extremely friendly and helpful. Specifically as I was looking for a specific type of cheese. They also allow tasting which is a seriously plus.

This little shop tucked away a little off the main road has a credible selection of olives and…read morecheeses. The only disappointment was the limited supply of local produce with the exception being some great local options from a cheese makers in Robertson - gold medal feta and silver medal Camembert.

Owned by the Somma family, Paesanella was one of the first producers of Italian cheese. Unable to…read moreimport cheese, several families around the country attempted to start their own factories and Paesanella was one of the most successful. Umberto Somma started making cheese around 1959 and established a business in 1962 when his neighbours and friends wanted to buy the cheese. Today the factory is run by his two sos and produces about 20 different styles: burrata, boconcini, ricotta, cacciota and fior di latte to name a few. The cheeses produced by Paesanella are all soft cheeses and have a shelf life of less than a week but they are the best cheeses of their kind that you will find in Sydney. They also sell a range of hard cheeses from other manufacturers. You can buy straight from the factory or from their shop which is located at 88 Ramsay St Haberfield.

The mozzarella and ricotta are divine. I particularly like the smoked mozzarella. :-) The queues…read morewaiting for tubs of ricotta can sometimes be long but the wait is worth it. The one downside is parking in the area.

Pork Ewe is good. Very good. The worst thing about it is the location though. It takes a 15min trip…read morejust to pick up some meat and cheese. When you first walk in through the interesting wooden door the smell hits you. It's all sorts of weird and wonderful cheese aromas and is not for everyone! The staff are knowledgeable and passionate. This deli is their world and they want to educate you on what their products are. Warning: you will end up spending more than expected. Once you start choosing you can't stop and next minute you've got $50 worth of cheese in your hand! Go to Pork Ewe for some special occasion treats or just to share with people that you know will appreciate it.

Pork Ewe Deli. Just the name alone got me excited to walk through the wooden door of this gourmet…read moredeli. Another in a few businesses that I think are turning Mayfield around, this is the spot to come if you're seeking gourmet oils, charcuterie and cheese. It's a place to come to stock up a picnic basket en route to the beach or just because that's what Saturday night supper calls for. The staff (a husband and wife duo) are there to answer all your questions and make sure a perfect match is made between cured meats and creamy cheese. Bookmark without delay!

Northmead Growers Market has been in the little Northmead Shopping Centre from the beginning. The…read morechoice of fruit and vegetables as well as specialty grocery items is fantastic. When I go I buy a whole box of stuff - eggs, biscuits,delicious fresh fruit and vegetables and I'm set for a fortnight. Weekly specials are good and the service friendly.