I have previously mentioned that my Dad is a bit of a connoisseur when it comes to cheese…read more Consequently, we quickly ran out of the cheese selection I brought back from Montreal. While we could have just eaten the many grocery store options my sister had in her home, those just don't compare. So, we went in search of a cheese shop and found Mickey McGuire's. Our cheese order started with Comte, which I was surprised but delighted to find in a small town cheese shop. Next, my Dad asked for their best blue cheese and we were given a sample of a very creamy but very strong/pungent blue cheese...not for the faint of heart. Next we asked for a Beemster cheese they recommended. Finally, my Dad asked for a sample of a cheese they felt we HAD to taste. While this is a pretty difficult request since people's tastes are so diverse and it's a rather vague question, they were up to the task at Mickey McGuire's and brought out a special reserve of a local made cheese that is only available for the month of December. It was delicious and definitely something different. $82 and a whole lot of cheese later, we walked out very happy.

The best cheese shop. Love this little nook in Dundas. I know where to go to get my cheese for…read moreparties. Also like the honey and preserves.

If you are looking for montasio/friulano style cheese this is the place to get it. Very good…read morecheese. The people there are real friendly.

Not a lot of selection here, and not a lot of samples offered. They're a small family run business…read moreand the main cheese is called Montasio, which I found was priced pretty high. They offered us a sample and it tasted mild. There was a table with more reasonably priced packages of cheese, so we went with one of those for $5. Unfortunately they only accept cash, and I luckily had some spare cash on hand. What kind of place doesn't accept credit? Do they really expect people to have more than $30 in cash on hand to buy some of their bigger blocks of cheese?

This cheese shop is located downtown Guelph. It is wonderful if you are looking to try some new…read morecheese or gift someone a cheeseboard. Although great, I found the selection lacking a bit and the pricing quite outrageous. I much prefer Paolo's cheese imo but don't want to discourage anyone from exploring another local cheese avenue.

This is a cute little cheese shop that offers a huge variety of specialty cheeses, terrines, and…read moresandwiches as well as fresh baked bread. The service is impeccable, the selection is wonderful, definitely feels like a homey local place. As a cheese lover, I would recommend a definite visit!

Paola's Fine Cheeses is a lovely little shop with an impressive selection of artisan cheeses from…read moreall over the world. If there is a cheese lover on your Christmas, Mothers day etc gift list I highly recommend Paola's. Friendly staff help choose the perfect combination of cheese and other gourmet items, then they put them altogether in attractive gift baskets. Drop in for lunch - Paola's offers an abundant sandwich menu, scones made fresh daily, and excellent gnocchi. I am impressed with the knowledgeable courteous employees, especially proprietor Paola who sets the tone of first-class customer service.

I wanted to post a review of a place in downtown Burlington that my husband and I went to on Friday…read morenight. We read the reviews and they all seemed so wonderful. We were expecting live music and a nice glass of wine. Because it's a cheese shop we thought we would get a Charcuterie board second to none. Ok so I will say that staff was new and I will give them that but the owner was overseeing what they were doing. So we got there they told us where to sit and offered us NO menus. No drink list nothing. We waved at a staff member and asked what kind of wine they had and what kind of beer. Being new he was not sure I'm still ok with that. He then said they had a California Cab. And mentioned a beer that was on tap. We pick what he mentioned to make his life easy. We then asked for the Charcuterie board as well. We waited and waited and finally it came. Nothing special and very slim pickings. Meat was of only one type and no bread no crackers and nothing to eat it with. No plate no small fork nothing. We got up up and went over to the bar where they were standing and ask for cutlery and some crackers or bread. They brought over some crackers and said you have to ask for them. That's NOT a Charcuterie board...so one glass of wine 2 beer on tap and a nothing Charcuterie board with arerage music in the back ground cost us $132.00 with tip. Never again for us.... I could have gone to my favourite restaurant in Burlington "DiMarios" for the same money and left happy.

If you like interesting cheese and a great selection of cured meats this is the place to visit in…read moredowntown Burlington! Troy is passionate about helping you create an amazing taste experience with his custom charcuterie boards.

What a find on Ottawa Street. It's not just about Antiques on Ottawa Street. Small Artisan shops…read moreare all past Antique Row. If you have wine at home this is your first stop especially the cold months for a night in of classic films with a classic cheese tray you can make yourself starting with great artisan cheese. If you don't know much about cheese this is a great place to start your journey. Small quaint shop, with a very knowledgeable owner. Red (or white) wine pairs well with the lovely local Ontario cheeses here. First time for Gunn's Hill from Woodstock which landed somewhere on the palate between Jarlsberg and Mull of Kintyre aged Cheddar. Was so good, went back for another piece the following day. If you forget bread, don't worry. You can pick up a beautiful rustic loaf here. #HighlyRecommend

So excited to try our cheeses! We just decided to explore a bit and found this shop, headed over…read more So friendly and welcoming! Due to covid couldn't sample onsite (1/2 the fun of cheese shops) but that's ok! Good recommendations for snacking, blue to go on steaks, local Mennonite charcuterie, and where else on the street we should try!

Great service t their market location. Exceptional taboulleh and bruschetta.Must now visit the main…read morelocation and deli for the cheese and other goodies. The jalapeno hummus if tasty also. If you like fresh and tasty these guys have it down pat.

This is the best place to go for a fresh sandwich or my favorite falafel - easily the BEST falafel…read morein the region, not even close. Service is always fast and friendly and the eating area is clean and bright. Also lots of cheeses to choose from to take home for supper! Highly recommend this place for lunch.

I absolutely adore this local cheese shop and their charcuterie board offerings! They have a great…read morevariety of cheese options as well as accompaniments for your next charcuterie board (like the spicy blueberry jam, dried apple slices, figs). We dropped our own board off and they put it together for us. All the cheese is Canadian which is awesome! Lindsay Cheddar is a favourite as well as the blue cheese.

Very wide selection of cheese, the crackers and other snacks were on the more expensive side though…read moreit is Oakville so makes sense. Farmhouse Artisan Cheese has all that you need for a perfect charcuterie board and more. I tried out the 14 Arpents, Grey Owl, and Brebisrousse. I highly recommend the Brebisrousse cheese as it was creamy, smooth, and mild. If you're looking for something crazy try Grey Owl, it was a creamy and semi mild cheese. The mold on top of the cheese is a little frightening but it kind of tastes like wine in a way. I don't recommend the 14 Arpents as it smells and tastes like a barn lol.