Support local and go to Southern Whey for all your charcuterie party needs! I was beyond amazed with our boards for my son's first birthday, everything was fresh, high quality, and beautiful. We got so many compliments on these boards! The ladies truly made my vision come to life and honored my preferences and even made suggestions and pairings that were perfect in every way. Pricing was reasonable for all the charcuterie we got, we are still snacking on refrigerated leftovers from the weekend! Highly recommend!!! read more

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Excellent cheeses and charcuterie- and wine-focused market. Super friendly and helpful staff, and very reasonable prices. Some couches and outdoor seating too. Highly recommend! read more

Wonderful place to buy fresh bread, imported cheeses and deli. They no longer offer their deli olives with pits, due to very low sales :( The tag on the olives is misspelled too LOL the olives they sell are from Castelvetrano, a small town in Sicily (Italy). I always think that if you sell imported wares you should take care to spell correctly or the natives will find out quickly! LOL. A great little store nonetheless and they seem to really like cats. Kudos for that! read more

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We got the $40 charcuterie board and split between four people. It was incredible and definitely worth the value. We had some cheeses I've never heard of before. And the company was so easy to work with. I called a few days before and they were super busy but they were able to get our order in and had it ready right on time. We will definitely go back! read more

Southern Whey - Charcuterie board - Cheese Shops Near Me - Southern Pines, North Carolina

We have always walked by and have never ventured in. Well my family was visiting and we decided what the heck. Went in and both of the people there were very helpful and offered an insight into the different types of cheese that they offered. I appreciated the conversation as it wasn't forced. We ended up buying three different types of cheese and some prosciutto. read more

Fantastic charcuterie boards! Highly recommend. Did the serving size for 4 people and it was perfect

What a wonderful cheese shop! I stopped in this weekend and loaded up before my trip back to NOVA after lamenting the lack of serious cheese stores here. They have samples out and the staff is super friendly and knowledgeable if you have any questions. I ended up purchasing a beautiful bourbons-soaked fig leaf wrapped hunk of blue cheese that smells positively divine, a hunk of Gouda (that didn't even make the return trip home-ooops), a hunk of cheddar, some butter, 6 big beautiful slices of bacon, some olives, some Bloody Mary mix and bacon jerky and my total came to around $70. I was amazed everything was so reasonably priced and have been very impressed with the quality of everything I have sampled so far. Really really great store! Southern Pines are so lucky to have them! read more

Good people, great cheese! The first time I stopped by here, I got some cheese and marveled at the bacon they had. The owner of the store says to me "if you want thick-ass bacon, we will cut you thick as bacon". Is it any wonder that I love this place? Today I stopped by for lunch and grabbed a sandwich (Steve's Favorite Things, a grilled cheese with bacon and pickles) and root beer. What a great quick bite! I have decided that I am going to try and eat all of their sandwiches, because, well... I can't imagine them making something that isn't wonderful! read more

Southern Whey - "Steve's Favorite" a grilled cheese sandwich with bacon and pickles. Whoa. - Cheese Shops Near Me - Southern Pines, North Carolina

I have been to this little shop a few times now and it is just such a neat little store! They have all kinda of stuff that you just do not see very often, as well as trinkets, gourmet cheeses, and sandwiches. Even if I don't intend to buy anything I still enjoy stopping in just to look at their new stuff and try some cheese samples when I'm in town. I will say that the sandwiches are kinda pricey, their basically overpriced grilled cheese sandwiches, and are really rather small. I ordered one called "The Dude" on my last visit, which consisted of bacon, speck (smoked prosciutto), and beer cheese all on a bun that resembled a large english muffin. This was a $7 sandwich, which I only even considered paying because of the meats, but even just a "Classic" grilled cheese was $5! It was a decent sandwich, but I would not order it again, for the price and the size it was not anything special. However, even if you don't plan to order one of the sandwiches I would absolutely encourage anyone to stop by! They have an awesome selection of cheese, though I have never bought any because I am not a cheese lover, they are still fun to check out! read more

This where I like to get my cheese on yo. Shtinky cheese, creamy cheese, cheesy cheese. You name it. They got it. I devour it.

Decided to explore the town and stipped here since I have such a love for cheese. The gal working the counter is super friendly and personable and loves local. She helped me pick out some local product and helped guide us around town on where to shop. She was very passionate about local, which I love! Not a huge cheese selection but I understand that probably depends on how much business comes through. She was very helpful and friendly! read more

A true foodie's dream. They have lots of local cheeses as well as exotic. Staff is very friendly! Cheeses I always get when I am there: Paradox Farm's Chèvre , Midnight Moon, and Tickler - also the sliced bacon is AMAZING. read more

A decent sized cheese-tique that has a variety of duh cheeses, meats, and other things you may pay attention to but I didn't (i'm here for the cheese!). It has an assortment of about 20-25 cheeses ranging from soft double/triple cremes, to hard cheeses, and a few blue. The owner is a sweetheart and a pleasure to do business with. My recommendations are: If you like soft cheeses like brie, try their Fromage Affinios or their Green Hill Camembert(Kah-meh-behr for you non-frenchy speakers). If you're a blue cheese lover get the Rogue River Blue Cheese, one of my top favorites. Also try their Talaggio, Ill warn you that it stinks, but it tastes absolutely delicious. read more

Woman behind the counter ignored us for about 5 minutes and then skipped us in line. It came across as very rude. Cheese is of varying quality but there are some pieces that anyone with experience would laugh at. $7 for a nub of rind. read more

This a a fabulous small cheese shop, with a point of view. They stock many delicious, hard to find cheeses from NC and around the South, plus other local goodies. The staff is fun and friendly, and knows their stuff. I've been in when they were catering an event, and the trays are absolutely gorgeous. They will cater on your own platters, so it looks just like you slaved over it yourself. I always stop by when I'm in town. It's one of my favorite cheese shops in the U.S. read more

A tasty foodie stop in downtown Southern Pines featuring artisanal cheeses, house made sandwiches, a refrigerated gourmet goodies case and an attached oil, vinegar and spice shop. Worth a mention is the goat cheese cheesecake and the rotating feature of local North Carolina cheese and meat products including local bacon. Locally made candies by the register are also tempting, and folks looking for North Carolina souvenir trinkets will find a few things to gladden their hearts. It's not the largest gourmet shop in the state, but it is a worthy stop for downtown Southern Pines, and foodies will enjoy the small but tasty selection of yummy treats. Cheese is sold by the quarter pound, at reasonably comparable (if predictably high) prices for artisanal local product. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, especially in the oil and vinegar section. Overall worth some browsing time if you're doing the downtown stroll in Southern Pines. read more

Not deterred by Hurricane Flo. Customer service 5 star. Cheese yum: Ewephoria is my favorite. Had the cheese plate & the Sauvignon Blanc & Chardonnay. Would definitely visit again! read more

Such a gem in Southern Pines! this store has a wonderful selection of gourmet cheeses, and you can sample anything you want. They also put a number of samples out every day. There are some meats and mustards and breads and other accessories for sale, too. They offer four or five different panini using their various cheeses. The shop Is always clean and looks great. The owners are very nice. As an added bonus, the shop is attached to an olive oil and balsamic vinegar shop! Great location. read more

Love this place! The sandwiches are awesome and they have a great selection of sodas (and meats and cheeses)! There's also a lot of fun stuff you can get, too, like Army Men Bottle Openers and "License To Chill) ice molds. The service is always great! Don't overlook this fun little lunch spot! read more

I can honestly say, I don't care for this place. I was greeted but then ignored because the woman was chit chatting with other people, she took a long time to make my sandwich and I was the only there after her friends left. I'm not into paying $7 for a sandwich and I'm guessing $3 for a bag of chips. My total was over $10. The sandwich is the size of a PBJ you make at home and very flat. They were out of bacon that was suppose to come with the sandwich. Restaurants should NEVER run out of bacon....ever. Anything else, but never bacon. So, I think it's overpriced and not very good. Just my opinion. read more

I Pop in to Southern Whey once or twice a week for amazing cheeses and a great chocolate selection and at least once more for one of Angela's grilled cheese sandwiches on prairie bread that each really should be considered works of art. And now they are offering wine and cheese pairings! This place rocks read more

Absolutely love this place!! Every time I go into the store I'm overwhelmed by food I want to buy. The one thing I have noticed is they do not have a sign that says anything about their policy for shoes and a shirt. I think I might see where they draw the line through trial and error. read more

Nice little store with a great grilled cheese sandwhich called the dude. I wish they had a larger selection of cheeses. Im spoiled because Im able to frequent Zingermans in Ann Arbor, Mi. Overall this is a pleasant shop. Staff was also very helpful and nice read more

If you haven't visited this establishment you are really missing out on a downtown delight! Whether you want a sandwich for lunch, a few select cheeses for a snack or a charcuterie board for your event....Angela and Chris can do it all and they do it all very well! Give them a call or stop in, tell them your thoughts and they make it happen. This establishment is a joy to visit. I've never met two nicer local people who care about their community and boy does it show! Keep up the good work Southern Whey, your town loves you!!!! read more

I was so excited to try this shop! The service was great, with staff more than willing to discuss the variations on offer and provide samples. I tried a fig & honey goat cheese from a local farmer that was so delicious I ended up buying a small wheel. Unfortunately, when I tried it at home, it was a completely different cheese! I wish I could give them five stars because it was lovely, and I think it was a random bad batch or something... but I was so disappointed. The cheese I went home with was salty to the point of being completely inedible. I guess that's the risk one takes when buying real cheese made by a real person! I will definitely be going back again anyway. read more

Wonderful selection of cheeses, many of them local. I was excited by the variety of goat cheese. The lady who owns the shop was friendly and helpful in suggesting Looking Glass Creamery Ellington goat cheese. Nice bright clean place with lovely gourmet food selections. She also let me sample some delicious plum chutney. Sweet and spicy; I bought it! read more

I love this place! Wonderful customer service, delicious artisanal everything and they are always giving back to the community. I don't know what else we could possibly ask for... this is one of the shops that make this downtown shine bright. read more

Southern Whey has a small but high-quality selection of cheeses, honey, mixers, and other foodstuffs. They offer grilled cheese sandwiches that are shockingly good. In the back there's another store that sells spices, oils, vinegars, etc. The service is top notch and about as friendly as it comes. This is one of those shops that could probably be a five-star if only for a little more stuff. As the shop continues to grow, I'm sure that will happen. read more

Well not sure what to say since I didn't get to buy or try anything. The shop itself is nice. I guess the issue was that no one bothered to acknowledge us the entire time we were there. There was only one guy who seemed like his only job was among donuts? But no one offered to help us or even said hello so after about 15 minutes we left. So I probably won't be recommending this place to anyone. read more

Great variety! From Bloody Mary mix, to eggs, chocolate, pickles, and of course a great selection of cheese. Definitely worth stopping in to find your next unexpected treat! read more

Awesome and fun shop. Best grilled cheese sandwiches, I worry about my son's diet he eats so many of them! Truly knowledgeable about their products, Angela will happily recommend wines (which you have to purchase elsewhere) to pair with your cheeses, and Chris will bend over backwards to help you out. Lots of local and NC cheeses, but not limited to those. Also have some delicious salsas and dips made by local farmers. read more