"Say Cheese"! We gifted the Extra Fancy Cheese class to our friend for her birthday. The four of us attended and had a blast! Alexis was our amazing cheese guru. We loved learning and sampling some kick-ass cheeses. They were all paired beautifully with items ranging from quince, to salmon roe, to honey. They provide crackers and water and you're welcome to BYOB. We brought a nice Cremont and a dry Riesling. Both paired exceptionally well! The classes run for an hour, but she was kind enough to continue answering questions for an additional 20 minutes. We loved her passion! There were about 16 people in our class. If you're seeking a unique gift for a loved one or friend, I highly recommend the Philly Cheese School! read more

What a great afternoon learning so much about something so delicious! A class here makes for a great gift for someone and Julia was an amazing teacher whose knowledge gave me such a new appreciation for cheese. read more

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I'll start by saying that the vibe is great. The booking process could not have been more pleasant and Julia was a delight to email with. Our actual class instructor (Alex I think?) was also delightful, super bubbly, friendly, and clearly passionate about cheese. The place itself is really cute: well designed decor, nicely laid out space. That being said, I do think the "class" left a little to be desired. Maybe I was expecting it to be a bit more of a class (I mean it was called class and was hosted in a school), but it was really more of a tasting. I didn't feel like there was so much learning specifically about the cheeses and most of the gummy pairings (went to the cheese and gummy pairing class) seemed to have been done specifically more on vibe/intuition than anything of educational value. It also seemed like most of whatever education was happening was finished in about 30 minutes with the rest of the time being more of a Q&A, which I did end up learning some from. Ultimately, if you're looking to have some good cheese in an interesting place, this is a good setting but I don't know that I would repay the class price for that. As an educational venue, I do think the place has a ton of potential. read more

We had a great time at the cheese and cookie pairing at the Philly Cheese School! The host was awesome and had so much knowledge to share; we sincerely enjoyed spending some time with her. The space is open but comfortable and also just super cute. If you're looking for a fun date night or activity with friends, I would highly recommend checking out their calendar of classes! read more

Philly Cheese School - The spread for the evening! - Cheese Shops Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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We had an amazing time at our cheese and wine pairing tasting. Both our host and the wine expert were dynamic, informative, and fun. It felt like time flew by even though we were discussing cheese and wine for a straight two hours. I know a decent amount about wine and cheese, but we tried things that I never had before (sylvaner with more floral notes, a same-day chèvre, a chamomile coated cheese), and the class seemed accessible for all knowledges. The ambiance is bright, open, clean, and very cute. I'd look forward to taking another class, and love that the non-wine classes are byob! read more

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Finally went to my first Philly Cheese School class. It was an interesting Cheese and Tea pairing. We unfortunately were starving due to it being at 6pm. I really wish they would have given more cheese. The lady was super nice to get us a box of crackers when my friend ate most of them on the plate since she was super hungry. The cheese monger (apparently the name of someone who is an expert in cheese) who taught the class was very knowledgeable. I really liked how she walked us through smelling, touching, and tasting the cheese. She even walked us through how the cheese and tea together tasted. She had us first describe our own experiences with the cheese then she taught us a ton of facts about cheese. The tea lady has her own store. I really like how it is a black women owned tea shop. She explained a lot of why she named the teas the way she did. She also showed us a sample of how the dry tea leaves looked like. My favorite cheese and tea pairing was the Morning Marley with the Roomano. The Roomano was sharp and had a tasty flavor to it. The cheese had little granules of salt flavor throughout it. The Morning Marley was like an Indian chai without the black tea aspect. It had all the spices like star anise, cardamom, etc. read more

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Had the opportunity to attend a private event at the woman-owned Philly Cheese School and it was terrific to mix'n'mingle in Julia's bright-yet-cozy and gram-worthy space, to learn about the life of a cheese monger (enviable!), and to be introduced to some new cheeses! If you're a cheese lover, I definitely recommend attending one of Julia's public classes or even booking a private event--meanwhile, I'll go back to dreaming about the Delice de Bourgogne (triple-cream cow's milk) and Ewephoria (sheep) cheeses! read more

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What a fun date night!! We saw an offer for 15% off classes when purchased on Small Business Saturday, so we jumped on the chance to visit. We were torn between a wine or beer pairing class, but we ultimately opted for the beer pairing, namely because it was partnered with Cartesian Brewing, which we love. The school is located in a townhome, so the space is decently small but big enough to house a small class. I love the exposed brick and fun cheese decor (so many cute prints and other on-theme decorations). We were greeted by the owner Julia, who was so kind, welcoming, and just fun - her personality was 10/10 and she is perfectly suited to run this school! Her passion for cheese and sharing that with others was so tangible. There were a few tables set up in the classroom for the attendees - we took the less social route and sat at a table for 2 (it was date night after all). Julia and the brewer from Cartesian (also incredibly knowledgable and passionate about beer) had a great vibe, really working well together and sharing the individual beer and cheese pairings, asking for our opinions, walking through their thoughts, and sharing their stories. JuAll the cheeses were so unique and unlike anything I would pick up for myself in the store! The beers really paired well with each cheese selection too, and the beers themselves were very well done. We learned so much during our class, and also enjoyed our delectable cheeses and beers! We stayed a little longer than other attendees to continue conversations with Julia and the brewer from Cartesian (whose name is escaping me...), which really made for a more personable experience. I would highly recommend the Philly Cheese School for a date night, a group outing with friends, a spot to take your family when visiting, or a private event. We had a great time, and we can't wait to make it back! read more

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I went here twice and it's amazing!! Potato chips and cheese-what a great combo it was. This is a really a good start to a fun night! Cheese and wine and then go to dinner. I learned a lot about cheese too--even the best paper to wrap it in. read more

This is such a hidden gem- this place deserves to go viral. Julia, the owner is such a delight and was a fantastic host. My friend and I attended the cheese and cereal pairing class a few months ago. My friend was a total skeptic and was annoyed at me for dragging him here.... but within the first 5 minutes of sitting down he was sold. It's such a cute little space and it's BYO which is always a plus. The cheese and cereal pairings were so delicious (even the blue cheese). We actually liked one of the cheeses so much that we ordered two pounds of it online before we left the class. Come here for literally any occasion! Date night, girls night- I feel like it would even make a fun work event. read more

Philly Cheese School - a table set with wine and snacks - Cheese Shops Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Came here for Cookie and Cheese tasting last week...who knew that would be so fun and actually delicious. Great little space which looks perfect for hosting events (you can have private events here). Julia is the owner and gave us a nice welcome. She is full of energy and keeps the mood jovial with off hand jokes throughout. Before you get down to the tasting she also gives you a brief run down of her life and how she opened the cheese shop, so you feel good supporting the business. We had 4 cheeses and associated cookies to try. A decent serving of each cheese. Don't expect to replace dinner by coming here but its not nothing. I won't give anything away with specifics because the randomness is half the fun in my mind. Its also BYO to boot. It was such a random idea but the pairings were absolutely delicious and completely out of left field. She has a good balance of interaction, teaching about the cheeses, and how to think about pairing. There were only 16 people in the class so it all felt quite intimate. The whole class took about 50min and was well worth it. I've heard about the cereal and cheese classes as well, and just cheese classes and we've already planned on coming back with our friends. Check this place out for sure. read more

Julia is a gem of a human. With 9 years of knowledge, she led us through a plate of cheese options speaking on history, type, colors, ages, smells, rinds... the whole package. She answered all of our questions with expertise and hilarity. 10/10 would take all of her classes. She also definitely picked out some of the best cheeses I've ever had. Don't forget to BYOB like I did! read more

Philly Cheese School - Cheeses and jam, bread, and nut pairings. - Cheese Shops Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

What an incredible addition to the neighborhood. Julia led us through such a fun and enjoyable event pairing some of her favorite cheeses with beautiful wines from Mural City Cellers. We especially loved her humor and cheesy puns! The whole event felt so informative and engaging and filled with cheese! We can't wait to come back for another night at the Philly Cheese School to further enrich our cheese loving brains and hearts. read more

It took me too long to write this review but I def wanted to share my experience. First of all, Julia is the sweetest and so much fun to have a class with. I attended the lactose free class. I asked her online about having a class with low to no lactose and she delivered! People thought we were friends before this because they couldn't believe a business owner that I didn't know would do a class just because I asked for it. The space is super inviting and set up to be able to socialize but also have room to enjoy drinks and the cheese. It felt like one big group of friends even though I only knew one person there. The cheese choices were delicious and I was able to learn so much about where they came from and what they were good for lactose intolerant people. I would def recommend taking a class if you like learning new things and eating delicious food, all while having a blast. Julia deserves all the success with Philly Cheese School! read more

We had the best time, Julia was an amazing host. Very fun and informative at the same time. Anyone that wants to learn about cheese I can't imagine a better way to do so!!! read more

Can I live here? This women-owned business offers great classes with different and unique themes. The cocktail and cheese pairing class was absolutely fantastic! Julia is so personable and she created an utterly beautiful space in a fun neighborhood (side note-cutest bathroom in Philly). She has an extensive background in the industry and offers high quality domestic and international cheeses. I'm still thinking about the Julianna cheese. This is a great option with good friends, family, or date night! read more

Went for a friend's birthday a few weeks ago and it was amazing! The owner is incredibly entertaining, the cheeses were delicious, and the things I learned somehow have come up multiple times in conversation since then. It was such a great combination of food and comedy. read more