Ever go into a store with no preconceived notions about what to buy? This cheese shop is a wonderland of cheese and deli meats, nothing run of the mill. Dine in charcuterie or take out, you choose. Will not be disappointed. read more

The Cheese Parlor has been on my list of places to check out for quite some time. While in the area I decided to stop in and see what their offerings were. Wine and cheese tasting? Don't have to twist my arm! The guy that helped me was really knowledgeable about his cheeses and paired me with 2 cheddars and 2 goudas I believe he said. The wines were decent (various local wineries), but I really enjoyed the cheeses. Great place to pop in with my book for either a glass of wine and board, or a tasting. read more

The Cheese Parlor - Cheese Shops Near Me - Livermore, California

See all

Came to this place to attend a birthday party. Such a cute place close to downtown Livermore that serves many kinds of cheeses, beers and wines. You can sample some the cheese or even the beer and wine before you buy it. They also have many selections of salamis, crackers, jams etc to choose from. I am glad Livermore has a fun place like this. read more

See all

I am honestly not sure why I have not written a review yet. Our visits here have been pleasant each time. They have so many wonderful cheeses to pick from, and their staff is super good about sampling cheeses before buying, letting me take the time I need to decide how much to buy snd what I want purchase. The friendly staff also do a great job of explaining about the cheeses offered so it's also a fun experience to learn about the cheeses too. They also have a few shelves for everything that goes with cheese, including quality chocolate and rustic shortbread cookies. Highly recommend! read more

See all

I am rarely in the area, but would come back more to visit and support this local business for my cheese and charcuterie cravings. Everyone at this shop was so helpful and provided tasty recommendations. Don't be afraid to ask questions regarding the portions and flavors of the cheese! I let them know my preferences skew towards softer sheep's and cow's milk and we sampled a variety of soft to medium textured cheese before making our final selection, settling upon the signature 4-year cheddar and Tentaction. The cheeses went well with a fresh baguette and the Brooklyn beef charcuterie I tried as well. read more

The Cheese Parlor - Cheese selection - Cheese Shops Near Me - Livermore, California

See all

Okay cheese selection but they don't carry my favorite Spanish blue cheese and got their blue Roquefort instead . Nice there is a place for cheese here in Livermore. read more

We love cheese mongers that actually build a board off your preference rather than a set selection! Our host selected some fun funky ones we might be hesitant to buy blind. Loved all the accoutrements too! We brought home some sausage. This is our second establishment we've visited on the California Cheese Trail, and we'll be back when in town! read more

The Cheese Parlor - Meat and cheese board - Cheese Shops Near Me - Livermore, California

This is a fantastic little shop with really well versed staff in cheese! They will give detailed descriptions on their cheese, meats and offer wine pairings as well. This place has everything you need for a very incredible charcuterie board. They also have an ever changing selection of cheeses as well. Their cheese board is 27$, 25$ for happy hour and I would really recommend as a chill date activity. read more

The Cheese Parlor - Cheese platter - Cheese Shops Near Me - Livermore, California

One of my really good friends recommended for me to try the Cheese Parlor. I made it a point to check it out next time I was in LIvemore. We stopped by The Cheese Parlor around 6pm on a Friday night. I thought the Cheese Parlor was just a cheese market. It surely was especially with its beautiful display case of curated cheeses, but I didn't realize that the Cheese Parlor also had a bar! My bestie and I stayed for a cheese plate and a glass of wine. The cheese plate included 4 types of cheese and 2 meats. I told the server that we liked hard and soft cheeses, but we were open to really interesting, funky cheeses if they had any. Our servers did not disappoint in putting together a unique assortment of cheeses from all over the United States. I don't remember the names, but my favorite was a type of mild cheddar with a texture like butter. The cheese plate also came with accompaniments such as jalapeno jelly and different types of pickled veggies. Everything was tasty, and we cleared the entire plate. I really appreciated that The Cheese Parlor offered types of meats not made with pork, so as a non-pork eater this makes charcuterie hard to come by. That being said, they had a beef prosciutto and a duck salami that I enjoyed. Lastly, I was highly impressed by how knowledgeable the staff members were of their cheese. I know that they have to be albeit part of their jobs, but I thought it was especially cool how descriptive they were in explaining the flavors and textures. read more

The Cheese Parlor - Cheese Shops Near Me - Livermore, California

Yummy high quality Cheeses, Salami and more ...lunch heaven. Friendly owner is generous with the samples. Clean fresh store. What's not to like?...It is a bit on the pricy side. read more

Love, love this place! Brandon and team are so knowledgeable about all the products, and so nice and helpful. It's a pleasure shopping and eating there. They are generous with providing samples of most anything you want to try. Their selection & quality of cheese and cured meats is great. You can find everything you need for an awesome spread with all the accompaniments of chutney, pickled goodies, olives, spices, and even chocolate. Not to mention if you eat there, all the local beer and wine selections! I haven't been there for lunch yet, so I haven't tried the sandwiches, but they always look amazing and on Wingen bakery bread, you can't go wrong. When it's busy, it gets pretty loud inside, but most places are these days. My family recently rented the store after hours for a private party and it was great! Brandon is so easy to work with and very accommodating. It was a small event, but everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves and the wonderful food and drinks. read more

The Cheese Parlor - Cheese Shops Near Me - Livermore, California

See all

I made a quick stop here when I was in the area on Saturday afternoon. Picked up two kinds of Pilsner I read about somewhere. I also wanted cheese but it's the hardest thing to choose just one when ALL in the showcase look good, so I asked one of the cheese mongers for his recommendation. The triple cream Brie was the best!! Thank you!! The staff here is very helpful and kind. Had to leave in a hurry this time but will return for in store tasting soon :-) read more

See all

Absolutely gem in Livermore! Amazing cheese selection that is very thoughtfully curated. I love that a lot of the cheese is local. You can sample and ask for recommendations based on what you like. Go with a friend and get a cheese platter and wine, or come in to get cheese for your own board at home. Amazing sandwiches during the week. Amazing service and always welcoming! read more

This is a review for just pick up of meat and cheeses The workers here are so friendly and helpful. They offer tastings of pretty much any cheese. The prices vary per cheese or meat but it is PRETTY expensive in my eyes, but you are getting high quality cheeses and meats you wouldn't be able to get at many grocery stores. They carry a lot of local cheeses and meats which was a plus for me. I'd be interested in coming back to grab a glass of wine with cheese pairing in the future. read more

We had a great time at the Cheese Parlor! Tried out their cheese plate, charcuterie plate and sparkling wine flight. Everyone loved it! Fun ambience, terrific food and really good service. We will be back! read more

See all

The Cheese Parlor is easily one of the best spots in Livermore. Brandon and his team are always super welcoming and make the whole experience fun. You can try different cheeses, build your own pairings or boards, check out new beers, and there's always something local and unique to taste. The cheese selection is always exciting and rotates enough to keep things interesting. Definitely a go-to spot whenever you're wanting something unique, fun and delicious. read more

Love love love these guys! Outstanding, high quality and thoughtful products. Best sandwiches actually EVER. Great local wine and beers to choose from. They even offer fun community classes and events. Friendly team, and great music always playing! Crushing it in every way. Very thankful to have them! read more

Honestly I have nothing but love for this business. Whether you get one of their amazing sandwiches (Which are very limited daily) or enjoy time having a cheese board. Brandon and the staff are absolutely amazing and super knowledgeable!! Fun place to bring your friends or family and have a cheese experience with the best around! read more

It's impossible to find excellent customer service these days, but this little cheese heaven does it. As spoiled as we are by readily available selections at Wholefoods, I discovered tasty middle America cheeses here that I've never tried before. I am also especially impressed by the baby changing table in the bathroom, super clean and the owner offers clean liners for your baby's precious little bottoms. read more

The cold stone of charcuterie! Amazing knowledgeable staff who are always happy and never make you feel rushed! My family loves to see their rotating selections and of course always go back for the cheddars! read more

Something smells stinky in The Cheese Parlor... and it is actually a good thing because cheese should stink. Anyways, this was round two of our Downtown Livermore crawl. We had been planning to check out The Cheese Parlor after we first came across their platters at nearby wineries. Then we heard they had opened an actual store where they serve cheese and booze. So we had bookmarked the store with the intention of checking them out. We finally got the chance today, Saturday January 28, 2023. Sadly, our experience was rather disappointing. When we walked in it was a bit confusing where to order. A small sign said to start at the back of the store. From there you can order cheese platters, a la carte, or takeout options. We ordered a cheese platter and decided to get some beers. They said it would be about ten minutes. The beer menu is on a small blackboard and hard to see. And with people sitting in front of the beer menu it was a bit awkward so I just took a photo of the menu rather than hover being other customers. The beers were poured right away and we sat at one of the two high top tables. And then we waited. We even waited as we watched a couple that came more than 15 minutes after us receive their cheese platter before us. WTF? This irked me so I went to the counter and asked what was going on and was met with a response that it was coming. It was here that maybe they realized their error and brought out a few pieces of cheese for the mistake. Let me pause and say that in a small bar it shouldn't be hard to distinguish which customers arrived first. And if that is so hard to figure out, have a better POS system or handout numbered placards. When the platter eventually came out I even mentioned that I felt we were skipped. Instead of being apologetic for the error, the server responded that they were busy. This is what pissed me off. All she had to say was one word: sorry. I guess in this day and age, people just don't apologize. As she proceeded to explain the cheese platter I honestly dgaf. I can explain how the cheeses were good and the ghost pepper salami was too spicy for a platter. But the service is what I will remember most. I want to support local, but if this is how you treat customers then whatevs. Sucks when the service is stinkier than the cheese. read more

See all

Excellent friendly service, fantastic choice of cheeses and these people know their cheese! Highly recommend as a fun and fantastic place to visit, often! Thanks for such a great time and such good food! Livermore should be honored to have this establishment here. read more

Another wonderful experience, great selection and good service. Parking can be tricky but tho on a wry if possible. read more

See all

The cheese parlor is a wonderful place to hang out, try cheese, buy cheese, talk about cheese, all of it! The owner and staff are helpful and understand the products well, and can give great cheese recommendations. We tried a sample plate/charcuterie board to try some cheese and snacks, and everything on it was so delicious! The owner was very friendly and gave us information on every cheese that we tried, which enriched the experience and made it even more fun! I'd come back for sure if I'm in Livermore. read more

The Cheese Parlor - Cheese Shops Near Me - Livermore, California

Came here in October 2024 for the first time, as the first stop on my very first witches night out. I have to say, I'm so sad I don't spend more time and money at this adorable establishment. They have AMAZING cheeses to try, the friendliest staff, and so many wines and even some sour beers to try! The seating is limited inside, and tables are shared, so plan to make new friends if you stick around during a busy time. And I hope there are lots of busy times for these guys because they deserve to stick around for many many years to come! read more

Just had my first opportunity to get a sandwich. Kept hearing about these but not around during the days to get one. Working in Livermore today and I keep track of what they offer through their social media. I don't know what half of these ingredients are and nor do I care haha. I got the Strawberry Fields and holy wow!. Easily best sandwich I've ever had and I'm a sandwich guy. The bread is beyond fresh along with everything else you can tell is fresh and quality. If you truly love sandwiches you must get one from here or you will be sorry! read more

Came on here to rave about Brandon and The Cheese Parlor! We ordered catered cheese boards for a work event and it was not only delicious but beautiful! He was extremely friendly and helpful throughout the whole process and very detailed even sending me videos of what is on each board. Thank you all! read more

The Cheese Parlor - Catered cheese boards! :) - Cheese Shops Near Me - Livermore, California

See all

Stumbled across this place on a Saturday afternoon with my cousins in town and had the most intimate experience! Only caveat is the space is really small inside with mostly communal table seating. The cheese mongers are all so knowledgable and friendly. We were able to try cheeses and create a personalized board. Can appreciate how many of their products are local as well. 10/10 recommend checking this spot out even if you're not a cheese lover. There's definitely something for everyone here. read more

See all

I highly recommend this place, so many cheeses and I love cheese. We had the cheese mongers plate and a baguette, everything was delicious. My favorite with the baguette was the excellence with the jalapeño pineapple jelly and the roasted tomatoes on top. The two hard cheeses were very good on their own, the aged Gouda was amazing! The person helping us was so knowledgeable and explained our cheese plate. Everyone in the store was very nice. I enjoyed the seating area in the restaurant, there was plenty of space. read more

See all

The Cheese Parlor is in downtown Livermore near Front Street with parking and tables inside to enjoy a hangout experience. Brandon and the team at The Cheese Parlor are extremely welcoming, kind, and make cheese exploration less pretentious. From the music to the options for beer instead of wine, this shop is special and unique creating more accessible ways to enjoy and explore your taste through cheese. Brandon is so knowledgeable as a cheesemonger and his stories are incredible to listen to. The pairings of wine with the cheese were really fun to see how they highlighted different notes from nutty to that salt content. When we asked for funky cheeses, we were not disappointed! If you've never gotten to explore cheese and the complexity, I highly suggest stoping by for a hangout cheese tasting or one of their classes/events. They've also got to go charcuterie plates for easy pickup or you can buy cheeses by the size. Truly a treasure and a must in the Livermore area! Thank you all for the amazing experience! read more

See all

You're not coming here for value in quantity, you're here to expand your cheese horizon and tickle your virgin tastebuds because owner/cheesemonger here will get you something you definitely have never tasted before. I ordered a cheese board and for the quantity, it felt like it was slight priced up but I have no regrets as the uniqueness was out of this world. What made it better was that the owner came up to describe every component on my board. I'll list what I had here but I guarantee you'll get something completely different yet equally as fun to try. Cheese board components: - Sappy ewe (vegetable ash aged cheese) - Petite bash (natural rind cheese) - Mountaineer (Virginia cheese like Gruyère) (eating this rind isn't recommended as it has a dirt-like flavor) - 22 month Belgian Gouda - OG crystal - Tuscan pork salami - Venison salami - Spanish olives - Local bourbon pickled carrots - Cheeky churro chocolate - South African peppers - Marcona almonds - Cornichon pickles - Habenero and marionberry jam read more

The Cheese Parlor - Cheese board - Cheese Shops Near Me - Livermore, California

We love the Cheese Parlor and almost everything about it. Used to regularly get sandwiches but they all became sooooo Salty and pretty similar for a while. we stopped getting them for months because of this. We were very excited to try the two new sandwiches and I absolutely loved the Marionberry one except it was also over salted. Please for the love of cheese, stop salting the heck out of every sandwich. Please and thank you! read more

I have had The Cheese Parlor on my list for a long time, and I was excited to try! In this case we're looking for something to take on a picnic for a special occasion. The interior was very clean and aesthetic, albeit maybe slight cramped. TL,DR: very tasty, definitely would recommend eating there and not taking to-go. I will definitely be going again to get the in-person experience. Cutting to the chase, the food: the options for taking things to go are fairly limited, either their rotating "to-go" box (in this case the charcuterie box) or buying the cheeses etc. by weight. The boxes are well put together but they sell fast and they don't replenish throughout the day so if you want this, get it early. I loved the variety that the box came with, 4 cheeses, jam, crackers, 1 meat, some chocolate and a few other goodies, all of very high quality. As far as the quantity, This is either appropriate for 1 person, maybe 2 to share as an "appetizer." It could potentially be a meal for someone who doesn't eat much. Eating in house is definitely the way to go since you are in-part paying for the experience. Drinks: lots of canned beverages for sale! Price: the price when it comes to the to-go boxes ($25) is a touch expensive in my opinion compared to the quantity, but it is well done, so it valences out. Looking at what else they offer in shop, the prices are around the same, but arguably more fair for what it comes with. Service: Everyone there was very friendly and helpful and willing to let you sample things. This is a major component of their business model it seems. read more

See all

I have ordered multiple boards throughout the years. They are always amazing. I love all the cheese options and how we can customize if needed for allergies or preferences. Everyone is always so nice when I order and when I pick up. read more

Best place to find the rare and milk specific cheese. You can sample and get advice at the counter. Pizza is always tops - no choice you get the pizza "de jour " Bakery is fantastic too - only draw back is finding close parking. read more

If you love cheese and haven't checked out the Cheese Parlor, do you even love cheese? Located in the heart of downtown Livermore, this local gem offers a wide variety of artisan cheeses, meats, wines, and jams. Sure, there are countless stores that offer high-quality cheeses, but few that have the Cheese Parlor's charm. The staff is super friendly and knowledgeable, but not at all pretentious. One of them made us spend more because we were enjoying his service and cheese education, lol. He allowed us to sample as much as we wanted, and we ended up purchasing several for a mini holiday gathering. Great people, great cheese, great local business! read more

BEWARE! You're not going to leave here without a smile on your face. With a dope selection of beers for the beer nerds, local wines for the bougie, and the CHEEEESE! Not your average singles here, just the good stuff. It's easy to walk in and become overwhelmed with the selection, but don't worry, the staff will help guide you around the world of cheese. Don't miss the opportunity to check out this GEM when you're in town. read more

The Cheese Parlor - Cheese Shops Near Me - Livermore, California

This is the kind of place I love. They do one thing really well. I wound buying a bunch of tiny bits of four different cheeses. I spent $13 and I'm going to home and heat up some the fantastic pita bread I got at Kebab Burger in Lafayette yesterday and have a high fat feast. There isn't as many cheeses as you'd see in Safeway but they all look high quality and the ones I tasted were special. read more

A must for cheese lovers! This place is so cute, they have an [almost] overwhelming selection of cheese. They have salami, prosciutto and such, in addition to Widgen bakery bread, and a selections of olives, crackers and other items. You can have them make you a cheesemaker choice board, a to-go cheese box ($25) or pick your own items and purchase based on weight. They have wine and beer, and non- alcoholic options.. they don't mark up the wine so what you would pay at the winery you would pay here which is great! They have a low counter to sit at our high communal tables. Highly recommend and we will be back! read more

The place is great. Super selection of cheese, meats, wine, and beer. They know their stuff and can help you try many tasty items. I like to let them pick out the selection of meats and cheeses for me and enjoy a local glass of wine or beer. Great atmosphere. Also, they are great members of the community supporting lots of non profits. A great place to enjoy some uniqueness cheeses. read more