Murray's cheese has the most extensive collection of gourmet fresh cheeses and I am a Cowgirl Creamery Northern California cheese snob, but wow, this place is just wow! We were able to get a small scraping for samples and every time we tasted something it was sooo good we had to buy it even though we were not looking to get any cheese today. read more

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Excellent selection right in grand central station at the market. It has a broad range of diverse cheeses and affordable prices. The staff is friendly and helpful read more

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Murray's is THE place to go for cheese in the city. They have an insane collection of cheeses from all over the world and are extremely knowledgeable. I was going to a wine and cheese party that also happened to be a competition, and picked up a Tomme from Murray's, which was one of the hits of the party. Did I win? No, but I lost to a couple that had also bought their cheese at Murray's. read more

For a small market, this place has a huge selection. Grand Central market packs alot in a small place, and the same can be said even more so about Murray's offerings and taste. Young manchego cheese, truffle potato chips, dill cheddar, cornichons, salami, the options of cheese and meats go on forever, including a wide selection of flavored soda. There are also free samples at the counter and sometimes a small booth with tastings of products. On the shelves are a variety of crackers, baked pita strips, and other crunchy pairings for cheeses. In a rush, they have premade boxes as well. The cheese selection is larger than you can shake a stick at. Try it. Go to the cheese display by the counter and point at all the cheeses and you'll quickly run out of steam. And that's before you even get to the additional cheese in the side bins. If you're looking to host a party, or grabbing something quickly on the way home, this place has everything. read more

There's a small hair in my salad, I've lifted it off the cheese so it's on the fork. I'm not sure if I will still eat it (the salad). I hate to waste food. I'll pretend it was the hair from a fair maiden and not from Tomas in the back room. Do they use hair nets when preparing the food. These things happen. read more

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Murray's Cheese is a great spot to get a variety of cheese. The staff is super helpful in learning more about the different types to select the right one. It is a bit pricier there, but you'll get quality cheese read more

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Great recommendations, excellent products and exemplary customer service! Worth the walk and wait!

Love this store. Have great products and fair prices. My only complaint is that I find it very rude for the cashier to be on her phone facetime, while she is helping me. read more

Visiting from California, we were doing the typical visit of Grand Central Station. My husband and I decided to pick up some cheese, crackers and wine and head to Central Park for an impromptu lunch. The question is, how to choose cheese that we've never tried? Enter ISABEL. She was amazing at giving recommendations, asking us what we like and giving us samples. We walked away with a couple brie and salami varieties and headed out happy not only with our choices but also more knowledgeable. A spot to definitely try when at Grand Central. read more

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Located in the market, this Murray's renowned for the cheese is hidden away in the marketplace and ready to enjoy, no sampling here and two counter registers that move people efficiently, the cheese is great and about the same prices as the West Village shop. read more

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Hey Kroger, You might be new to the gourmet food biz, but, as a decades-long Murray's shopper, I am not. Today, I wanted to buy a pound of San Daniel Prosciutto, on which I spend hundreds of dollars per year. The gentleman proceeded to slice the heel of the ham (the few inches above the hoof) that should be diced and chunked for stews and sauce. He handed me a scrap of sinewy ham and expected to cut a full pound of meat that would be appropriate for my dog. I requested he start a new package. He refused. I saw a manager who agreed, I think, that they were selling a product that should be in the bargain bin. Murray's, I know you know better, but you're still trying to cheat the customer. Naturally, I walked away without a purchase, because I would rather be inconvenienced AND PAY MORE at Eataly for a properly sliced product. Shame on you. read more

I'm a big fan of cheese; it's not uncommon to find blocks in my fridge, and whenever I find myself in the vicinity of a gourmet cheese shop I can't help but take a step in to explore. I was in Manhattan doing some shopping (in the middle of a snowstorm - kudos to me for making great choices, right?) and was looking for a little reprieve before heading home. I was exploring the Grand Central Market and noticed that Murray's had a stand here, so I thought some therapeutic cheese was the perfect remedy to decompress once my journey home was complete. Prior to my visit, I had not been to Murray's in years; my most recent Murray's excursion was at their Cheese Bar (a sit-down eatery) when it was located in Greenwich Village. It has since moved to Queens, but they still have a shop in the village. Because of the storm, it was not crowded at all which gave me the opportunity to check out all the cheeses in full view before making a selection. The variety they carry is vast - almost overwhelming but they keep the cheeses separated by type which makes picking one out easier. I ultimately decided to pick up a blue and a cheddar - neither were cheap, but the quality was totally there. It really maintained my faith that Murray's sources some of the best cheeses and gives one access to a large variety. In addition to the cheese, they also have a small selection of jams and accents to build a board. Service was great - I was taken care of promptly and the cheeses were wrapped meticulously which helped protect them from the elements on my way home. Overall, my short dive back into Murray's was a positive one; this has really inspired me to revisit their main shop and Cheese Bar. Even if you can't make it downtown, you're getting the real deal right here at GCM. read more

My fondest cheese memory was working in NYC almost 20 years ago. And while passing time and waiting for my train in Grand Central, I stopped here and was offered a sample of Gruyère with Fig Jam. After that, it's been pure lust with Gruyère (and so many other Cheeses). But hubby stops here to grab a few cheeses to bring home at least once a week, before hopping on the Metro North. While also picking up Roquefort, Comté or Taleggio- among others. Other times, hubby switches things up and picks up Spanish Cheeses like Mahón, Arzúa or Manchego. Focus here is on all things Fromage- but Murray's also carries unique Jams, Kerrygold and Arethusa Butter- plus so much other stuff. No...Grand Central doesn't have a cellar (I don't think) where they age their cheeses- but they do have an excellent stock of domestic and international cow, sheep and goat Cheeses which we really like. For the sake of ease and access, this is the perfect one-stop Cheese shop. And if you're looking for American Cheese or Cheese Wiz...this ain't it. read more

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Incredible selection of cheeses and dairy products located in the Grand Central Market. Murray's always has the freshest and widest selection of cheeses, but usually in the market style booths stores have limited products. This is not the case for Murray's. They also do a good job of packaging to-go charcuterie boards if you need a quick snack or want to eat a bite with friends. read more

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I never host a get together at my apartment without stopping by here first. It's especially nice if/when it's a little slow at the market and you have time to really chat with the people there. They are incredibly knowledgeable and make great recommendations. read more

**This is a customer service review** Product is top noch. I am a really loyal customer to Murrays and today I experienced the WORST customer service ever at the Grand Central location. Today Sunday March 15th. I always spend an average of $90/order and I go at least every 2/3weeks. The place closes at 6. I got there at 5.40 and there were no line so I was helped inmediately by an senior lady. Lady was being really slow but i didn't say a word I checked my watch several times since I knew that with that speed it will run over 6pm and I value MY TIME. There was a young lady (in her 20s) wearing a pink t-shirt that told me that you need to be patience and let her do her job. I said to her: yeah, but you close at 6 right and I have a bunch of things that i need (just so you know) AND ALSO, I DIDN'T SAY ANYTHING/COMPLAINED. She gave me a look. I was getting really annoyed because there were LITERALLY 5 more people doing NOTHING. Wandering around, cheking their phones. 3 customers more came and one couple in the line asked if there alre someone else helping out. They replied no. By 6 pm that pink tshirt lady rang the bell saying the market is close and left. Waiting to my helper to finish. By 6.05 a guy came to help the couple since OBVIOUSLY the lady helping me was still not available. They were cleaning ip and removing the tags from the deli meats and i told him to not remove one of them because i will need it since i will be ordering it. But hey, 5 people over there waiting for us to finish instead of trying to help out and save everyone's time. By 6.15 I was still there. Market almost closed and my helper finally finished. It turned out that pink tshirt lady was the cashier too. She was RUDE AND HAVE A CONDESCENDING LOOK. When she printed the ticket she made the movement to hand it over me (while i was saying THANKS) and then moved the hand away with sarcastic smile and put it in the bag. I am like.. what? SO CHILDISH. Can do anything else than feel sorry for her. And NO, it is not coronavirus related since I wouldnt touch her hand and none of them were wearing masks (which was disappointing given that they cut your meats, but fine!) read more

I love this place! So many diverse cheeses and the people there are so knowledgeable and nice. Always a pleasure!

As an occasional GCT commuter, I've stopped by Murray's an inordinate number of times, even if I'm not intentionally looking for cheese. (I forget to check in though because I literally just come here all the time). My visits to Murray's have escalated since my friend told me about the little basket of small (0.1-0.2 lbs) cheeses that are generally a few dollars each. I love going through the basket and picking up a hunk to try. The cheesemongers are really great and knowledgeable; in order to get to them, however, make sure to grab a ticket so they can call your number and help you. Yesterday, I stopped by to see if I could pick up the Lait Bloomer and the White Lakes Sheep Rustler, which I had checked out on the website; the cheesemonger told me that they were out of both, but she recommended two similar ones that were excellent. I went home with a chunk of White Lakes Rachel and a small hunk of Severac. I usually get my groceries from Freshdirect, and the same cheeses are generally cheaper on Freshdirect, though Murray's has a much greater variety and cheesemongers who will give you samples and tell you about the different cheeses. Murray's Cheese also sells a fantastic array of products besides cheese; they have duck fat, various forms of dairy including mascarpone and crème fraiche, and a lot of excellent charcuterie, including pates from Les Trois Cochons. Since I anticipate not being a GCT commuter much longer, I'm really excited that they're opening a shop in LIC, a few blocks from where I live. :) read more

I'm almost embarrassed to admit the amount of time I spend at this cheese counter on a monthly basis! I work nearby so I make frequent visits when I'm in the market. First off the staff is incredibly patient and helpful. I usually ask for recommendations and they always offer a sample to make sure I like what I'm getting. They have such a huge selection and frequently get new cheeses in stock - they even have sales from time to time! If you don't have time to make your selections from the counter they also have an area with pre cut varieties and a nice array of charcuterie boards. In addition to cheese they have a ton of different spreads, oils, and fresh bread. read more

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If you like cheese, this is Nirvana. I may have lined my pockets with the roasted tomatoes.....oh the buratta AND THERE RESERVE GOUDA read more

The products here are great, but what really stands out is the customer service that the manager Jessie provides. He really seems to care about customers and wants his employees to do the same. We need more people like Jessie, as he is probably the nicest store manager I've met in my entire life. read more

Anytime I visit grand central I end up finding myself at Murray's cheese stand to pick up a few favorites. There is a great variety of cheeses to choose from in the center of the midtown conveniently located near multiple transit options. The system is pretty quick and makes sense - take a paper ticket number and once called you will be helped. Prior to covid I have been able to try multiple cheeses and found new favorites to my list - if you are into a good affordable cheddar, prairie breeze is a great option for a white cheddar and is cheese board approved! The pecorino toscana is also one of my favorites! read more

Love their cheeses and their staff! My favorite is the Muenster and cheddar but the feta is excellent too

I first found out about Murray Cheese when I walked by their other location and loved it. As someone who commonly commutes to Grand Central, I recently found out that Murray's Cheese was also located there too! Murray's Cheese is the perfect one-stop-shop to pick up all your cheese and charcuterie board needs, especially on your way somewhere after getting off at GC. I only wish they were open a little longer as sometimes I can't make it there in time after work. If you're interested in getting some fresh cut meat or cheeses, you have to grab a number and wait for it to be called for someone to help you. They have a pretty vast cheese selection and most of the people who've worked with me have had a good grasp on cheeses that I'm looking for -whether it be spicy, something more nutty, mild, hard, etc. I've occasionally asked what 3 cheeses might go well together on a cheese plate to complement each other but also add diversity and variety. They'll pick out a couple cheeses and you can try some and decide if you'd like some! Their meats selection is a little less than their cheeses, but still great place to get everything fresh and all together. I like their aged prosciutto. Also great place to pick up some jams and crackers for the plate if you're into that as well. Things can get a little pricy here but it's worth it if you're looking to get everything all together in one go. read more

Nestled within Grand Central Terminal's market is a Murray's Cheese outlet and so convenient to stop there a few minutes before your train departs to pick up a selection of delicious cheeses and charcuterie for the trip back home. On this post-Christmas visit, we took advantage of said convenience and stocked up on some goodies for our annual New Year's Eve party. From the large and unique selection, we took a very buttery and soft Brie-like cheese, a mild bleu, and on the advice of the counterman, a firm but flavorful gouda. I also got some of their pate de campagne, meaty and luscious. Of course, who can't resist getting a half pound of their Iberico jamon (at 129 $/lb! But life is too short to short oneself ... ), the king of charcuterie, better than prosciutto di parma by far. And I love the service - the countermen are happy to give you a taste - even of the Iberico jamon! (I estimate 1 thin slice to be about 2 bucks). Even if you don't want to splurge there, it's still fun to browse! read more

Great place for getting rare cheese like black truffle Brie but besides that it's extremely over priced for a majority of there cheeses that you can buy in any other borough outside of Manhattan for far cheaper. read more

Expansive selection of cheeses along with a selection of meats at a full service counter. The description tags are helpful, as is the ability to sample anything before you buy it. The staff behind the counter can also offer you advice/direction for your picks if you need help. However, the staff does seem to expect you to purchase at least a quarter pound of anything you end up deciding on. They defaulted to trying to cut us a half pound and we'd have to keep saying less until around a quarter pound. They also start to rush you to wrap up around half an hour before closing so they can start cleaning up shop. Some of my favorite cheeses here include the Roomano, the Ewephoria, the Sottocenere, The Brebirousse D'Argental, and the Young Goat Gouda. A must try meat is the Salami Etna. It provides surprising elements of lemon zest and pistachio that work quite well with the salami. read more

Thank you Murray's! I live out of state and wanted to have a nice cheese/meat tray delivered to a friend in Manhattan. I had the Italian picnic platter delivered. Ordering online was easy and I was able to track the delivery which was the day I ordered! my friend sent a picture of the tray and it was beautiful. What a perfect experience. You will not be disappointed! read more

I bought so extremely disgusting salami. A very foul, rancid stench comes from the highly fatty outer layer of the salami. This stench permeates the meat and ruins the appetite when you smell it. Its salami is so expensive, $33 per pound. I wanted to return the salami in the store, but customer service didn't want to return my money, and the manager spoke with me unrespectful. I have never seen the same unrespectful manager. I showed them the transaction from my apple pay, but they said it's no evidence. I definitely won't buy anything at this store. All of the salami is not fresh and too expensive. Save your money. Doesn't buy this salami in this store if you want to keep yourself and your health. read more

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I received this package today from a friend as a thank you. For starters she sent the perfect gift and she chose the perfect spot. Not only were the cheese and product selections amazing the presentation and packaging were beautiful. It was over the top and not necessary for my friend to do but it made my day. I highly recommend read more

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Grand Central Market is just a fun experience overall. Are the prices above average? Absolutely, but so is the quality of the food you'll find there. Murray's Cheese is one of the stands that makes me happy to work in midtown Manhattan. Since I started working in this area five years ago, I have made it a point to visit Murray's at least once a week. Sometimes it's to sample their products (which they do at least twice a week) and other times it's to go on a crazy cheese shopping spree. I've never been disappointed with a purchase here, and I think that says a lot about any food establishment. Murray's has quite a variety of items. Sure, cheese is their primary stock and trade, but they also have pate and a ton of the stuff that goes *with* cheese. Crackers, dried fruits, nuts and so on are all on tap for you to purchase. The variety is wide-ranging enough that I've spent twenty minutes at the stand just looking everything over. Even if you don't buy, it's quite the experience! I love Murray's and now if you'll pardon me, I have some wonderful Bucheron Goat cheese I purchased tonight that is calling to me... read more

Finally, my nearly three-year quest for the coveted Gjetost cheese has come to an end! After sampling this fudgy/creamy cheese sliced paper thin over apple slices, I've been endlessly hunting around NYC looking for it. After walking into their bigger, original location (here: http://www.yelp.com/biz/murrays-cheese-shop-new-york), I found out they didn't have what I was looking for, but that didn't stop me from grabbing one of their signature cheese melts before heading to their Grand Central Market location. Delicious! Overall, their staff are very friendly and accommodating, and they're not hesitant to offer and give out free samples of their cheeses by weight. Prices are reasonable for your more "regular" cheeses, but if you're looking for something more exotic, be ready to pay! read more

From Bucheron and Camembert to Mimolette and Manchego... This is one of my favorite places to explore cheese! Pick up a lot or a little and pop round the corner to fetch a bottle of wine. That right there is the start of a great night! The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Great location in the Grand Central Market -- many tasty shops to explore here! read more

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I bought a picnic bag from Murray's and it comes with 3 cheese, cold cuts, cookies and some olives. I just tried the aged cheese and it is so stinky!!! I can still smell it on my fingers but strangely, it is quite addictive! I had to cut more to satisfy my craving. Also tried the pecorino cheese and it is a little harder but goes well with crackers too. I still yet to try the prosciutto and the olives. I am sure they will be great as well! read more

Cheese of every description. Deli packs galore of vacuum sealed charcuterie. Jars of gourmet mustards, catsups, pickles, mayos, sauces -on and on and on. Nice friendly sales guys. Prices, don't ask - it's NYC....... read more

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I went to Murray's and arrived at 7:12p.m. they had put away all the parmigian-reggiano cheese. I ask why? We are closing soon. They went in the back to come out with one in there hand. Parmigiano-reggiano cheese comes in many different sizes and prices. This is so wrong because they close at 8:00p.m. 4 people standing around and doing nothing but on there phone. read more

Paco was so amazing and attentive and helpful, very knowledgeable and advised parings and what my pallet was craving, he hit the umami I for my taste buds love this place and the restaurant is good too read more

I bought cheeses dozen times here... Good thing is ,since they are on the Geand Central Market,I can keep cheese fresh till I got home all the way by Metro North train to Westchester. Today I found Epoisee on sale,only 18.99. If I buy this at Whole foods nearby,they sell it $24.99.... read more

I've been meaning to get to the W. Village forever for Murray's, but haven't gotten around to it yet. So when I found out there was a shop at grand central, I was thrilled. Stopped by and browsed around, went home with a St Marcellin ($6.99) in a little ceramic container and two Bee Raw honeys ($13.99)! http://www.murrayscheese.com/st-marcellin.html# How did I live without you before? read more

Great HUGE selection of cheeses, very knowledgeable and nice staff and love that they don't roll their eyes at you when you ask for a tasting of ANY of the cheeses :) Even their small cold case dairy section is kick ass, come on they have wisconsin cheese curds on hand as well as clotted cream!!! I also like that I can do an impromptu picnic and pick up cheese, crackers, and pate all from one shop. read more