Yes, it's a cheese shop, but the salumi are the real highlight here. Nowadays, many places have cheese selections that are as good or nearly as good as Murray's (e.g., Fairway, Zabar's FreshDirect, etc.) but few carry the excellent salumi that Murray's does. The Hungarian salami is great (and you can get it beautifully sliced). And the lardo is amazing (and Murray's is one of only a handful of places in Manhattan that carries it). read more

bought online for the first time, totally impressed ! called to ask question their help was knowledgeable and courteous! i will be life long customer! read more

We ordered some melts for a quick lunch. The sandwiches were a little slow to come out, but the gooey deliciousness that followed made up for it. read more

another gem in the village....this is the place to go for cheese...so much variety...but pricey...

Awesome store for cheese & charcuterie lovers! Great selection and variety to choose from. Store is big & bright with a few bar height tables/stools. Friendly staff. Back of the store has pasta, olive oils, sauces. The front also has an area where you can order food. read more

When I die, this will be heaven. My friend came here to get a selection of cheeses for our New Year's Eve Party. She has been here a couple of times so there is someone who usually assists her. So we said its for a New Year's Eve Party and he basically suggests a selection of cheeses and estimates the quantity. We sit by the counter and he will just give samples and we approve or reject. The great thing is he gives a combination of hard and soft cheeses, strong and mild, pairs with jams and spread --- and this just opens up your taste buds to new flavors. The variety of cheeses is so wide and sometimes you fall into this space of buying the same thing every time. So it is great when the person behind the counter is knowledgeable about the different varieties. And has the patience and time to let you try out several and doesn't make you feel obliged to say yes to everything. Also, the pairings he suggested were so good! My default is always truffle honey but he introduced us to this date syrup, brand is Date Lady, and the other was caramel from goat's milk and they were both delicious!!! Then we moved on to the meats -- bresoala, pata negra, chorizo.. all were delicious! Lastly, he will also give suggestions for the crackers! Great cheese and meat selection -- with great service! Love this place! read more

You can't really recommend a certain cheese here because 1) they are all fabulous and 2) cheese is constantly evolving and changing its state and taste. Ask a cheese monger "what's good or what do you like right now?" They are always willing to give you a small taste so you don't have to worry about taking home (and paying for) a cheese you don't like. Don't ignore the rest of this amazing shop, olive oils, pastas, dips, yogurt, bread, the list is endless, and it's all foodie-approved because the staff is passionate about cheese and food in general. If you can, TAKE THEIR CHEESE CLASSES. They offer pairing classes and other themed classes that come with a bottomless glass of wine. Make your first class chese 101, it may give the impression of being boring but it's so helpful and you'll be glad you did when you go on to take more "exciting classes". If you can get into a beer and cheese pairing class, I highly recommend it. Don't be in a rush when you come here, take your time look around, talk to the staff, they are friendly and fun! read more

Awesome place with exotic cheese and food. My wife loved the honey selection.

Nice selection of cheese, just don't get John David, the "cheese sommelier", to "help" you. Loves to laugh at the customers. Just what you need when you're picking from an intimidating line-up: a clerk's massive superiority complex. He couldn't be nastier when it comes to "assisting" people buy what his store sells. As much as I like the cheese, I couldn't take the attitude. Life is too short. read more

Absolutely loved this place! Ambiance, cheese and wine are fantastic. The staff is very friendly and accommodating as well.

This place is amazing. Great staff that will help you select amazing cheeses for any occasion. They have a sandwich bar that is great if you are on the go. Also, I highly recommend their classes. (Especially the cheese and wine class!) Interesting and lots of fun! read more

Recommended on FoodTV, I made a pilgrimage to this store. Worth it! Great prices & service! I was allowed to take a pic. Inside. I bought cheese that was beyond words. Advice: prepare yourself w/ cheese knowledge before going. It's a small fast-paced store & it helps to know what you want in advance. However, there are MANY staffers who can suggest something better. I am going to order gift baskets for Chirstmas! read more

There is not much to say...from their products, to their people in the 'front and back' of the house the experience was FANTASTIC!! The assortment of cheeses and quality of their deli meats and oils are outstanding.And make sure you order their products on-line... read more

I know many have given murrays rave reviews but after the straw that broke the camels back i am simply forced to say something. Murrays has a nice selection and the staff is nice, but as a former cheese monger and a restaurant cook i was very upset with today. I bought iberico which is a very expensive and lovely proscuitto and asked for three slices. What i got was seven thick chunks which they charged me through the roof for. Any proscuitto good Or bad should be sliced thin and melt on your tongue. And youd say " well murrays is a cheese place" when i asked for a cheese that is not too uncommon, idiazabal, that was right in front of the cabinet they seemed to not know of the cheese at all and when i asked if itd be nice with the iberico no one had any opinion to give me. Murrays has good intentions but its a large scale operation and i felt they missed attention to detail and love for food. For all the real lovers of meat and cheese, despana has great spain selections and paisanos in brooklyn is the best butcher i know. The best cheese place for people who know what they want and dont need fancy ambiance is east village cheese. They arent the sweetest guys but they know cheese and its delicious. Ps: cheese thats " close to the expiration date" is best. That means its ripe. Wanna eat like the french? You buy cheese and eat it that day room temp at its flavor peak. You cant just leave it in the fridge for a month the american frankencheese. read more

Amazing shop with a great helpful staff. The Murray's Melt (only served until 6 PM) is amazing at a great price point. I always get mine with Serano Ham on it and it is still under $7. Also the cheese straws and risotto balls area amazing. Additionally if you get a chance to check out their wine and cheese pairing, you should. read more

took a cheese & wine pairing a few weeks ago had a great time. 6 cheese & 6 wines...7 wines if you count the champagne just to get started. would highly recommend...fun night out in the city. Class is conducted in what looks like a test kitchen over looking the cheese shop. Full class of 24 people...all different types of people...first dates, tourists from europe, group of friends. The cheese shop alone is worth the trip. I plan on returning for the mozzarella making class. I made the reservation on-line via their site...and they offered a 10% discount for "signing-on" or "registering" and I never managed to get that to work. read more

Wow. I've only gotten sandwiches, but they all have been ridiculously good.

If you are searching for something to give as a gift, look no further. I received a Murray's Cheese gift and it truly is a gift. For me a gift is something a person wouldn't buy for themselves (for whatever reason) but truly appreciates the gift, this is how I describe a Murray's Cheese gift. There was a problem with our gift and customer service took care of the issue right away, fabulous experience. And the selections of cheeses, meats and accompaniments in the gift basket are "world class". read more

These two stars have nothing to do with the shop (which I love) and everything to do with the Take-out sandwich shop they've set up in the middle of the store. This morning was the second time my husband and I went to get a breakfast burrito, and we wondered aloud to each other whether we'd have to wait as long for our food as we did the first time. Well, this time we had to wait even LONGER. Probably twenty minutes. For a burrito. There were two staff members behind the counter and they were clearly lacking in efficiency (and urgency.) The store was not very busy, which made their lack of expediency even more puzzling -- it wasn't like they were under a lot of stress or anything. Here's the thing, which is why we returned at all - the food is delicious. But if Murray's is going to take up that much real estate within their own store, they should really figure out a system that allows them to prepare the food more quickly - or adjust the menu to make it less ambitious and easier to prepare. Either way, if we find ourselves craving the breakfast burrito again, we will definitely call ahead. read more

I wish I could marry the sandwich I got here. Grilled chicken, the best smoked bacon, avocado, and the creamiest burrata in the world combine into sheer heaven on a delicious piece of bread. I dream of that sandwich still. read more

I agree with the reviewer who said that the staff have turned snarly, rude and unhelpful. I used to come a lot and bring them business whether buying for our private use or for events. Will not come back and will not recommend to anyone. I came in July to buy cured meat and cheese. I asked to trim fat from the procuito. The woman by the name Carol made a motion to start trimming and then asked how much I was buying. I told her that I was getting 1/3 of a pound. She stopped and announced in a rude snarly tone that it is their policy not to trim. I objected and told her that I was just in the store 2-3 weeks ago and they trimmed extra fat, especially the nasty yellow one, which was my consistent experience there. I refused to buy and she started to wisper to other emplyees and laugh. It just felt wrong and unprofessional . I decided to bring this behaviour to the manager's attention. He appologized and offered me to trim my order of cured meat and said that he would talk to that employee. I was basically discriminated because of how "little" money I was spending on that day in their store. To put this experience to rest I agreed. Today, I was in the neibourhood and stopped to buy something. I was helped by a young gentleman Tristan. In addition, to getting different cold cuts I decided to get serano meat. They had 2 pieces - one was from the very end (which in other stores they sell for discounted prices, because customers prefer other cuts) and the second already started new piece into its 2/3 of the leg. He got the bigger piece and was about to start slicing it, when the same woman Carol (readhead) saw me, she then whispered something to him, he apologized and said that it was their policy to finish the smallest piece first.... I was shocked... It was so arbitrary, wrong, unprofessional and felt like a retaliation on her part. I asked for a manager and was advised that Carol was an assistant manager! I asked for her manager, who came, but was of little help. She said she would make an exception for me and cut from the piece they have been already cutting for other custemers (!) in my presence (!). I told her that I do not want an exception, that it was the way I was treated which was very discriminatory, arbitrary and unprofessional by the same employee, who already mistreated me before. I do not think the manager cared or that they do any type of training how to treat their customers professionaly and equally. read more

I've only had the sandwiches here - but those are amazing. I recommend the nor'easter. Extremely nice and funny service while I was there. I am definitely going to come back many many times! read more

If you like Cheese, this is the place! I had a fantastic spread for a cocktail party and the young gentleman at the counter was most helpful in suggesting some more creative cheeses to try - very well done, and very pleased with the outcome! Great service for the price! read more

Not for the amateur. Go here to get all the cheese you need from anywhere in the world. The staff is well educated. I removed one star because I like the "cheesey" little hole in the wall they started in across the street better. read more

Great selection and helpful staff. Try not to go when it is busy (which is often) as I have had situations when the staff accidentally switched boxes mid-order and bought/brought home another shopper's selections. Check what you purchased before you leave the store. read more

This used to be a wonderful iconic cheese shop where everything Cheese was revered. Then some not-so-clever entrepreneur wannabe got the idea that they should expand and the store has completely gone downhill. Now, some of the cheese has been exilded to the back room to make space for um, beer. Other cheeses that used to be cut to order are now pre-cut and packaged and placed next to a scary-looking wall of packaged hot dogs and processed, carcinogenic meats. But their prepared foods are the worst. Salads look wilted and not fresh (Murray's in the salad business?) Other processed foods look thrown together and unappetizing. There are is a variety of packaged sanwiches, only one of which is about cheese. Think of the great cheese sandwiches they COULD have designed with cheese as the star. There is a grill in the middle of the space whose smell of burnt grease permeates the establishment and can sometimes even be smelled on the sidewalk. Local people who used to support this place now make fun of it. Murray's used to be a great store, but now proves the old adage: if it's not broke, don't fix it. read more

Yes, Murrays does have a hugh selection of cheese as well as other related items but... The village location has clearly become major tourist spot and its prices reflect this. Reason for the two stars is I recently used a Google offer to get a selection of cheeses, crackers, and mini soft cooler for a decent price. Sounded like a good deal however in at least my case the package was short by 1/4 lb of what was offered on the deal. Doesnt sound like alot but for cheese that runs 15/20 a lb it makes a difference. It also brings to question if youre offering a promotion isnt it your obligation to insure you in fact deliver what you promise? Thankfully Google offers made the deal right and beyond when I notified them of the issue. Murrays never bothered to respond which I think says alot. I think Ill stick to East Village Cheese shop on 3rd ave. Not fancy but good selection of cheese and great prices. read more

This place has a lot of 5 star reviews which tells me that none of these reviewers ever ordered anything from them, because if they did and if a minus star rating were possible that's what they would get. They have an extensive cheese selection and their prices are comparable to other up-scale cheese shops but their reliability and customer service is at rock bottom. We ordered a substantial cheese platter for a small party with a guaranteed delivery time of between 5:30 and 6:30pm (the party started at 7:00pm). We called at 6:45pm to find out where the delivery was and were assured it was on it's way...should be there any minute, etc. At 7:00 we were told the truck was stuck in traffic, at 7:10 the truck was still stuck in traffic and this went on and on. At 7:30, the truck was two hours overdue, the platter was paid for already and the wonderful folks at Murray's Cheese were sticking to their story that the truck was stuck in traffic. The guy finally showed at 7:40pm - 2 hours and 10 minutes late ! Unbelievable. They may respect the cheese but they certainly have no respect for their customers. It would have been a different story if they had told the truth from the beginning and allowed us to consider other options for our party, but that would have meant refunding our money. You don't want to use these people for a catered event. read more