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    The Better Cheddar

    4.5 (84 reviews)
    ModerateCheese Shops
    Closed 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Cranberry Smoked Turkey
    Aaron G.

    The store ambiance and selection is great. The price for their sandwiches is not worth it. When I buy food I expect anything I can make at home in under 10 minutes with similar favor to be cheaper. As a result of buying their food, I cannot give this place more than 3 stars. Perhaps you will feel differently when you see their cheese and drink selection.

    They sell sandwiches!
    Brandon H.

    This is a great place to stop anytime you are visiting the plaza. They always have dozens of cheese samples. Some of the best cheeses I've ever tasted I have found here. Of note, they sell sandwiches! This isn't immediately apparent. In fact, I'm embarrassed to say I visited the store several times before I discovered them. Now I have yet another reason to stop in. Enjoy!

    So much good craft chocolate
    Josh N.

    This shop was a fun find for us and we found their very nice but small selection of craft chocolate bars. Overall they have a lot of unique and fun treats but the prices are so darn high I just cannot give 5 stars for that. We bought some chocolate bars that were priced ok but overall maybe not the store for me. I do understand rent to be high in the plaza.

    Candy canes and silver lanes aglow!
    Harmanjeet K.

    Eat, shop, talk and walk cheese while you're here and you still won't get bored! Gourmet and artisan cheeses, specialty jams and dips make this place the best spot to buy cheeses in Kansas city. I'm a cheese lover and in my very first visit to The better Cheddar, I was blown away! They have imported cheeses that are aged to perfection, knowledgeable and very polite staff and a huge variety of samples you can try before you make a purchase. I was specifically looking for the spanish Manchego- a sheep's milk cheese that my husband and I had tasted at a restaurant a while back and went crazy over! The sampling really made it easier for us to identify the taste and it was delicious! My husband and I tried a variety of cheeses and jams with crackers. They also cut your block cheeses in slices if you ask for it. It was a great visit and I'm definitely up for some more holiday cheese shopping this festive season!

    Charley B.

    For a lack of a better way to explain it, I needed some cheese. Fancy cheese... and as a novice who is working on becoming a more experienced cook, I wasn't familiar with where to acquire said fancy cheese because all I knew was supermarket bagged cheese. If you're anything like I am, please let me introduce you to The Better Cheddar. The Better Cheddar has all kind of cheese and it's everywhere. On top of this, they have plenty of things to sell you that go with cheese. Crackers, sauce, dip, even beverages and more. If you're planning a little soiree, they almost have everything you need. And now, even on top what I've already written, I want to mention that the staff is amazing. Like I was explaining above, I'm working on becoming a better cook and my recipe needed some cheese I never heard of. I walked in and the gentleman behind the counter took a look at it, said, "Oh yeah, I got these except for this one, but I'll substitute this other one in. You won't even notice." Then he offered up some cheese samples. Very nice. He was right, I didn't notice any difference and my dish turned out great. If you're looking for high quality cheese and other items, The Better Cheddar is a good place to be.

    They're so pretty!
    Liz B.

    I love this place! I mean, it's mainly a cheese shop that lets you have free rein of the samples. What's not to love? Free samples aside, this is a wonderful little gourmet grocery store. If you're looking for a specialty food item they probably have it. Other than the massive cheese selection, the shelves are stocked with chocolates, wines, pickled veggies, pastas, and various food items from other countries. They've got a good selection of cured meats and caviar too. You could easily build one heck of a charcuterie board here. The staff is super friendly and approachable. No cheese snobs behind the counter here! They always make wonderful suggestions about what cheese you should try and can help you pair it with wine or even beer. So, I've been coming to this location for years now and somehow I've missed the fact that they offer cooking classes involving cheese and they sell sandwiches! What?! This is a game changer. While I didn't grab a sandwich tonight, I'm adding it to my list of things to eat in KC.

    An enlightened pop selection!
    Matt U.

    If I ever become homeless, the first place I'll go is to Costco, but a close second is to Better Cheddar. As cheese places go, this place is about as good as it gets! Upon entering, you're greeted with enough cheese to construct a decent sized mall! There are samples of just about everything you can think of, from aged cheddar and swiss to more exotic combinations of bleus. Straight up amazing! There were probably 30 samples on the day we came by....and the next day when we came back! The ancillary items were also pretty sweet. The choices of jams, dips and other deliciousness were vast and complimented the cheeses well. We got some jalapenos jelly that went great w/ Goat cheese! The soda selection was surprisingly good and they have a ton of wines to make the perfect evening with the cheese you're about to discover! Check this place out and prepare to be wowwed by the sea of milk product that will soon grace your palate in any number of ways!

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    Very nice shop with good selection of products. Customer service was perfect. We will return. Thank you very much

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    I have an excellent sniffer for quality. Cheese, petite bisque, wine, vanilla, and one of my all-time favorite English crunchy bar.

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    Local Pig

    Local Pig

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    4.7 miRivermarket, Greater Downtown
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    I love stopping by local pig and grabbing any of their products to make a fantastic dinner. They…read morehave a wide array of products. They have all sorts of meat from beef to chicken and even sometimes rabbit. They also have eggs of different varieties including duck and turkey. They also have cheeses and charcuterie items. They have lots of pickled items. And even premade meals like pot pies, breakfast burritos, mac & cheese, and the last time I was in a stroganoff. In addition to food, they also have a few drink options like bottles of wine and beer. They even have dog food and dog treats. The store itself is decent sized. There's plenty of space for a few people to move around. They do have a large deli counter and a few coolers full of goodness. Service is always excellent. They are always helpful and can even offer suggestions if you don't know what to make with what. One of my go-tos are any one of their sausages. They have traditional ones plus a few fun ones. And if you watch their social media, they'll usually tell you when they have a limited addition one. The Rieger whiskey and apple sausage is one of my favorites. They also have a chicken curry sausage, which is excellent and has so much curry flavor. On my last visit I noticed that they have mac & cheese that you can take to go. They have a few different varieties, but I went with one with bacon because their bacon is always fantastic. It was a really good side. I slapped it on the grill to warm it up and it was delicious. Highly recommend. If you are in the city market area definitely stop in and check out what they have.

    I've been a loyal patron for over 10 years. Local pig is the best butcher/ sausage shop I've ever…read morebeen too. Local pig works with farmers and the animals are butchered in the lower level. Thier house made sausages are flavorful and make great appetizers, ingredients, or can stand on thier own or in a bun. The mini pot pies are fantastic. Their meat selection is awesome and they can easily adapt to any request. Local pig/ Pigwhich moved to city market from the East bottoms over 5 years ago and expanded thier Local items to include cheese, wine, liquor, and a ton of other stuff. The staff are knowledgeable, patient, and friendly. The interior is bright, clean, well lit and well stocked.

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    Andre’s Confiserie Suisse - Quiche Lorraine

    Andre’s Confiserie Suisse

    4.4(304 reviews)
    0.5 miCountry Club Plaza
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    With every visit to Andre's I become more and more of a fan…read more My first taste came from when I worked at the Nelson many years ago. Julian, the Director, is a fan of this place and he'd sometimes order an array of cakes for the staff to enjoy, they always went fast, and it was my first foray into European style cakes like what Andre's serves up. Flash forward more than a decade and I've been here a few times, sometimes to get chocolates for a friend, other times (like last night) for a meal. I didn't realize that Andre's does special events like their fondue nights. I have a feeling these are annual so you might have to wait until 2027 to snag a seat at the table, but their fondue meal was so much fun and comes with some history from their staff. Fun thing I learned was that they sell their fondue year round in the shop so if you ever want to do a unique date night at home just pop into Andres and purchase some to-go. It would be such a fun way to spend a Saturday at home. Finally, I'm going to add that for me what takes Andre's to the next level and makes it a must visit spot in KC is the history. It's been in the same family for generations, the recipes are authentic, and the owners are really kind people. It's the kind of business you can feel good about supporting and I'll be back!

    I'd like to give a HUGE thank-you to the folks at Andre's for saving my Christmas!…read moreI wanted to buy chocolates for my best friend and realized (on Christmas Eve) that not all chocolates are gluten-free. My friend has celiac disease, so it's important to me to ensure my gifts to her meet her dietary restrictions. I checked online and discovered that almost all of Andre's chocolates are gluten-free and--better yet--they were open on Christmas Eve until 4 pm. So I dashed over after work, arriving at 3:40, and the folks behind the counter were all so kind and so helpful. I explained what I needed and they showed me the ready-made boxes of chocolates available--but then offered to put one together for me right then, to make sure that we chose exactly what she wanted and that every chocolate was gluten-free. They guided me through the choices, telling me the flavors that were in some of the selections, and giving their recommendations based on my friend's tastes. How nice of them!! I walked out close to the stroke of 4 pm, with the perfect box of chocolates in a lovely gift box. Hurray!! I really appreciate the staff's kindness, and going the extra distance for my friend, at the very end of their work day before the holiday started. Thank you SO much to everyone at Andre's, and Merry Christmas!

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