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    Cocktails and cheeseboard
    Nathalie R.

    Immaculate vibe, satisfying cocktails, proper wine selections and delicious cheese boards paired with unwavering service. This all made for a memorable and elevated experience in Patchogue. You'd be glad to stumble upon this rare find!

    Charcuterie
    Jaime A.

    We recently visited this restaurant to try it a second time. My experience wasn't any better. It does well on Yelp, so it might just be me, so you be the judge: At first glance, the place looked dark and like a small shop cheese chop that was closed. I have come to realize that a trap door leads into the restaurant and opens to expose it from the other end. This feature must be new because I do not recall from my 2017 experience. I like this "Hogwarts-like" feature, and its neatness suits me perfectly. The setup inside is pretty nifty and romantic, which is exactly my goal with my wife. The small cozy establishment has a very long bar that eats up much of the space inside. This is not necessarily a problem, except that there is a dog excited for new guests, cutting into the already narrow path. The dog was kind of cute at first, but kept coming back and kind of disrupting the conversation. Except for mild chastising, the dog was just on an adventure. The lady running the establishment wasn't exactly on top of it, but it wasn't as if the dog was barking or jumping on anyone other than "making the rounds" to check us out, sniff, and stare when food came out. We did notice that the dog got everywhere, including cubbies with plates near the ground, which I hope were just there for decor. The nice serving lady seemed out of sorts (as if she wasn't prepared for clients). She needed updated menus with the wines or items they were offering included, but these had not been printed, I suppose. Understand that we had in mind a series of items from their website menu that were nowhere to be found in their more limited selection. So, we "adjust our palette" to select something else. We wanted a flight of wines (something we thought was a thing for them); she provided it, but it was as if it were a "side thing" because they stopped doing flights (?). She did say they were in the process of switching over seasonal vintages, though I am uncertain how this is part of why they don't do flights anymore. The flights came with one selection that was different from our choice because the wine had turned, so she just replaced it for us without feedback (one of the whites). It also came with a red that was turned, and we had to return it. No problem, in that she just brought us another choice. But she lacked communication with us to offer options on the first. Then came a second dog. This one was a bit barky, and the distractions only grew. I'm looking back at my wife, and right beside her is the yellow-taped murder scene that had once been the mood that had accompanied us that Saturday. The seats were not exactly comfortable because they were narrow (my butt is just too big for them, so that's on me). Yet, by now, the little things are starting to stack up into a big pile. I don't think round tables for such a small establishment work well, as was evident when other folks walked in (two couples who were sitting together but couldn't really "share" the tables). The charcuterie eventually arrived but lacked a few items that were supposed to be included with it. We did ask for the nuts because I really wanted those, but there were pickles and the like missing from the order. Whatever: at that point, we were hungry and, frankly, done with this place. Our dish, I will say, was lovely despite its missing parts. And tasted even better. There were no issues with this part; they have really tasty cheeses. The wines were OK (barring the one that was turned that we did taste). Look, my wife implored me not to write a review because our experience was so bad all we could do was laugh. In truth, I hate writing bad reviews. However, I don't consider myself picky or overtly critical, but I am on Yelp because I like to read people's honest experiences about an establishment and feel I should pay it back. This was my honest experience at The Cheese Patch, and perhaps it was a one-off, but it was mine and my last, considering my 2017 "go" had not really been a smash either. Maybe you would like it better than I did, so by all means, give them a go, but be advised.

    Cheese platter and wine flights

    I came here with my husband to celebrate our anniversary and we had the best time! I definitely recommend going on a Thursday night for their jazz night. Service was great, food was delicious, music was amazing!

    a glass of wine and a cheese board
    Amanda R.

    An excellent local cheese shop in the heart of Patchogue. Great for choose-your-own cheeses to go, lovely boards of cheese with dried fruits and nuts to enjoy there or to take with you to a gathering (or home for yourself haha). They create all different sized boards for events, parties, and holidays if you need a sharp looking charcuterie to bring with you somewhere. The Cheese Patch is a cute little spot you can sit and hang out with friends or family while sipping on wine and snacking on charcuterie. They host live music nights and other cool events and specials depending on the time of year. (You can stay in the loop by following their social media.) The owner, Paige, is very knowledgable about cheese and wine and gives great recommendations so definitely ask if you are looking to try something new!

    Our charcuterie board
    Dina S.

    This place looks like such a hole in the wall from the outside but it's anything but that on the inside. A couple of my girlfriends and I were so happy to sit in the front room and enjoy a delicious cheese, fruit and jam spread paired with some great wine. We had manchego, brie, and this cheese that has crystallized pieces inside. All the cheeses were so good! Come to find out that behind a bookcase that we sat by the whole time, there was a massive bar area and even a cute little shop! We were in shock! They're still working on the bar in the back which is debuting as a speakeasy in November. What a gem!

    Kendra H.

    My friend invited me out as her plus one to share in a Groupon cheese and wine tasting experience. This is a lovely establishment, the inside is quaint and charming! When we got in it definitely took the owner a few minutes before she served us however she did seat us and give us water. It was odd though because my friend booked a 1:00 slot but the woman declared a 1:30 time was better for her in order to get things together. Idk what happened but their communication was definitely off. Any who,eventually she brought us out the cheese spread and 4 wines to taste each. The spread was beautifully put together and she explained in great detail about all the cheese and wines and where they come from. I definitely wouldn't have done this experience on my own but it was really nice! The four different cheeses we tasted were all unique in flavor and texture and the wines were also magnificent! The shop also sells cheeses by the pound and different meats and fondue trinkets. It's a very unique place and J definitely dug it.

    Meat Flight Signature Cheese Flight
    Juliana M.

    If you're a cheese lover, you're not going to want to miss out on this! It was my first time ever going, and Paige, who is also the owner, was a great person to start off with! Not only did she go in depth on all the cheese selections as well as what type I would like most to create the perfect flight - but she was more than patient with me! We paired up with one good meat choice - although you could've done two cheeses and two meats, or any combination as long as it is no more than four. You can probably add more for an additional price, I'm not too sure about that. She put it out with dried fruits, crackers and even a very good jam that just ... WOW! Everything was so well put together. She is such a kind soul with such a beautiful establishment to match! They have a wide selection of wines, draft beer and cocktails to pick from. I had their Mojito - which let me tell you, packs a huge punch!! it's a great time though and tastes wonderful. Overall it was a very good experience with some amazing tasting cheese! My favorite cheese was the one to the far left, it is a sheep cheese. So soft and delicate to the bite! Any cheese lovers dream!

    Close up of the beautiful cheese platter.
    Bridget P.

    Wine, cheese, a view of Main Street what more could you want for a perfect Saturday date? We used the Groupon and were in for quite the surprise. We were given explanations of each tasting and which cheeses pair best with which wines. The fig jam and salted almonds rounded out the perfect cheese plate. The presentation and explanation were better than some of the "prestigious" wineries out east. We've given groupons here to family and friends. Additionally, as a part of the Patchogue Breakfast Crawl we tried the cheese fondue and it was such a delicious bite!

    Cheese plate $18 and wine on tap
    Danielle D.

    Great little cheese shop. Last night my husband and I ordered the cheese tray to share. We chose 4 different cheeses. They let you sample before you choose. My absolute favorite is the truffle tremor. The Saint Angel is also delicious and super creamy! I love that they have gluten free rice crackers to serve with the cheese. Paige the owner is a doll. Her son Spencer was working and he was a curtesy and attentive young gentleman. We checked in on Yelp and received 20% off. They have live music on weekend and do cheese and wine pairing with a appointment.

    Wine, wine, and more wine.
    Josh G.

    Say cheese! Also, say wine. At The Cheese Patch you should probably do both. My vino and dairy venture began via Groupon purchase (for 4) that was cashed in a few weeks ago. Results? A mixed bag of feelings, but a mutual "sure" on a future return. Let's get tastin'. First off, Main Street in Patchogue offers up almost any edible treat you can think of, so finding TCP right along this road is no surprise. The size might be what's startling as it's on the tinier side with enough room to hold a few handfuls of people before you might start feeling like a sardine. Luckily, we strolled in at a time when the place only housed two others besides our group of four. Second off (I'll keep up with what I started), we'll dive into the service. It truly started rocky as the woman in charge was a bit condescending, especially to the fact that we didn't have a reservation. Maybe I missed that part of the Groupon, but we weren't aware we needed one. Besides this, like I said the place was empty, and from that empty factor she was able to make it work...good move. The initial feeling of unfriendliness lingered for a few minutes as we grabbed a table and waited for our cheese plate and wine sampling (what the Groupon gave us) to reach our table. Though as soon as the woman brought things over, it was like a whole new experience. She turned on the fun and got real with us about cheese, wine, cooking, gardening, and just enjoying life. That flip in service saved this review a full star for sure. As for the wines and cheese, there wasn't a physical list to remember exactly what was consumed (and I didn't write things down in the moment...whoops), but we were given four cheeses and four wines along with some fig jam, cranberries, walnuts, and thin wafer crackers. The cheeses complimented each glass of vino surprisingly well. For example, one cheese held a great infusion of peppercorns. This matched up with a red wine selection that had a little bite to it. Okay wine and cheese, you've peeked my interest. Overall, The Cheese Patch started off a little smelly (and I don't mean from Limburger), but got its act together to really deliver a delightful time with cheese and wine. Like I said, would I return? Sure! It's an experience worth having more than once (perhaps with a reservation?). So if you find yourself in Patchogue and need your dairy (and liquid fruit) fix then check this spot out.

    Yummy hard cheeses, loved this place.
    Laura G.

    The cheese patch came to the rescue for me! It was a ridiculous Thursday, live after five (NEVER AGAIN), and I saw this cute, bright spot that had just a few people inside and I thought, they have the right idea! I was so happy I stumbled in after braving the streets of these people flocking everywhere! They offer up a huge wine selection, craft beers, and this awesome pineapple cider.. this younger kid helped us, but he was SO good, he knew his stuff and he was better than some of the other people that consider themselves connoisseurs lol. He was very mild tempered and patient especially since we def rolled in there a little tipsy. There's a few seats in the front overlooking main street at a high top bar which is cute or you can sit round the bar where they're serving. It was such a cute set up. Had a really yummy cheese plate (we selected mostly hard cheeses) and they were all amazing. This one particular stuck out, a harder cheese that had a purple crusted appearance on the outside since it was soaked in wine (the name escapes me). It was really good. And the Gouda had some of those crunchy crystals that you love so much when you know a cheese is aged to perfection (beemster!) They had a really nice menu that I'd like to come back and try...

    a variety of cheeses and crackers
    Samuli K.

    Totally unexpected and unplanned we find this uber-nice Wine & Cheese bar on our way back to Hoboken. Great location, selection of cheese and wine. Service top notch, knowledgeable and accomodating. We liked the whites from Spain and Italy, Rose from France. No local wines though. Definitely coming back when they do the post-covid wine & cheese pairings again.

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