I've passed by this place and never noticed it. Experienced cheese sommelier runs this place and if you describe what you are looking for , he will try to give you what you want and a taste as well. We left here with four cheeses at a reasonable price. He has quite the personality so you will get cheese and a show! read more

We love this place. Bill is great and very knowledgeable. The shop is small but has a ton of options and also some pretzels, crackers and other add ons. Theres always a cheese of the day to try and a fridge where he can cut bigger hunks of certain cheeses if needed. 10/10 recommend stopping. It's a hidden gem in the area. read more

If you have even a small affinity for cheese, you have to stop by. The third(?) generation proprietor entertains as he gets to know what you like and offers tastes and tales of cheeses that will tickle your fancy! Prices are extremely reasonable. read more

I will visit Town Clock Cheese Shop again! You may be able to find more cheese elsewhere... but you can't find MC (Master of Cheese) Bill anywhere else. We picked up fantastic cheeses, after Bill explained each one's flavor. My wife even enjoyed types of cheese she never liked... and tasted all the flavors Bill described. read more

Town Clock Cheese Shoppe - MC (Master of Cheese!) Bill, my wife and me, and the real star of the show -- great cheese! - Cheese Shops Near Me - Gap, Pennsylvania

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I Love The Town Clock Cheese Shoppe. We live an hour + away, so we only go a few times a year. We go more when possible. Not only is the ever-changing selection of cheese unique and fantastic, the guy... Bill... the owner... is awesome. He treats me like I am a dense nine year old and tells my wife how sorry he feels for her. Of course, it is all comedy... and it makes the whole experience more fun. He is a character... and I cannot say for sure we'd drive an hour plus to shop there if he wasn't working. He does carry some cheeses that you be hard pressed to find elsewhere. A+ The selection changes. Bill does the best he can to get a diverse and unique selection. Yeah, some of these cheeses you can find at a fine grocer. Some you cannot find so easily. Either way, you will have access to some unique cheese. He knows his cheese and can get very passionate and animated talking about it. read more

Very interesting and delicious cheeses sold by a most interesting and charming proprietor. He's been in this unique location for 42 years. Glad we stopped. read more

Are you a cheese fan? If you are, this is a destination shopping event for you. As an aficionado, I pride myself of having tried and experienced many, many (many!) cheeses. I came out of here with 5 different, wonderful, exotic cheeses that I have never even heard of before, at very reasonable price points. Probably good that my cheesemonger is not right around the corner - it might facilitate my addiction. If you have a hankering for something truly different, find your way to Town Clock. Bring a bottle of wine, and enjoy an exceptional taste experience. read more

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Cute little cheese store. The owner let us try 2 cheeses. The pretzels are great and the Swiss cheese I bought was super nutty and delicious. I would have spent even more if we could have tried a few more. read more

If you get to go through the gap in eastern Pennsylvania, the town clock cheese shop is a must stop for anybody who love cheeses. Bill has some of the finest cheeses from around the world. Whether you like cheddar, Swiss a mix of other cheeses, blue cheese, Gouda you name it he's got it! some of the best you can find and he's a pretty funny guy as well. He can also educate you on cheeses too! Enjoy! read more

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We drove by this shop for 20 years! Nothing special looking but recently we have started enjoying a cheese tray now and again so we stopped in. The owner is very friendly and knows his cheese! Samples of anything you want and it is even more fun when there are "regulars" there and they share favorites! Yes some cheese can be purchased at the grocery store but most is more specialty and did I mention samples?? First time $20 and next time $50 with slices wrapped separately to enjoy at a later time. Not that much later! Treat yourself!!! read more

I read all of the Yelp reviews before going to the shop for the first time. I've also two friends who are regular customers. 2 reviews were bad, one about the owner and one about the selection. They definitely had merit. 20% of the cheeses were either processed American (like his smoked gouda) or available at popular supermarkets. The review about the owner...He's like the soup nazi but more condescending. He's got a shtick that most people like, but sensitive people don't. He also told me that I was eating the brie too fast but it was definitely not "yelling" That said, his brie was superior, oozing off of the crust. I bought a layered Bleu and Cheddar mix. I experienced Bug Cheese. I learned a lesson in social graces, and learned a cheese or two. read more

Better than any super market! The owner actually enjoys working there. If you are new to exceptional cheeses he will find a flavor you will like. He will not balk if you ask for only a 1/4 lb which is great for trying different flavors. Hours/days are limited. So I would check first. read more

This place is absolutely amazing! The owner is the biggest sweetheart with tons of knowledge to help guide you for your perfect cheese selection. We will definitely be back every single time we visit this town. Thank you for such a wonderful experience and super yummy cheese! read more

Boasting a vast array of local and imported cheeses, and an engaging proprietor to kidnap you on a world tour of buttery aged gold - the Town Clock Cheese Shoppe is destination worthy rather than a mere pit stop while passing through! As others have mentioned, you must be patient... but certainly NOT timid! Bill Houder has done his homework. He not only knows his cheese and can describe both in depth and in layman's terms; but has the people skills to make a crowded room of strangers feel like an intimate gathering of cheese loving chums. If you happen to stop in during a busy spell, by all means - don't feel like you have to hide in the corner and wait your turn! Bill will include the room on every tasting, just remember to "put your hand in" if you want a taste! Give some patience at check out, one of the charms of the Shoppe is he hand cuts, weighs, and wraps (with love) to order each piece to send home with you. There is also a lovely assortment of grab and go items; crackers, Hanover pretzels, mustards, local breads, olives, cheese spreads, fresh mozzarella, and stuffed pepper poppers. read more

We finally made it to Town Clock Cheese Shoppe today and are so happy we did! Bill, the owner, was there to host us, and I do mean host, because he is a true gentils fromagier, as one might find in France. I have often wanted to put a decent cheese plate together and have yet to find somewhere on the Mainline that can come up with half-way decent cheese. The "high-end" supermarkets, like Whole Foods, Wegman's, etc. (who make the effort to dedicate a refrigerated island to cheeses), can't manage to sell anything someone in Europe would ever eat (and I don't mean that snobbily, even teenage exchange students won't touch American cheese, or American versions of Brie, Camembert, etc.). America doesn't have what Europe does, period. And if you crave a little taste of the Continent, you know what I mean. Well, today we went into Town Clock Cheese Shoppe with fingers crossed that the other reviewers knew what they were talking about, and they did. We were hoping to find some delicious authentic cheeses from France, and we certainly found those, and much more. Bill was quick to pick up on our tastes, and asked the right questions to narrow options down to exactly what we liked. I was surprised to learn things about myself, as well as my husband, in terms of palate. I had tastes of France in my memory from travel. Bill provided samples that took me back to the wonderful treats I remembered, and introduced us to new ones as well. He shared stories of his own travels in France, which were great to hear for entertainment and education. Bill is sincerely interested in meeting new people, sharing his love of fine cheese, and giving excellent tips to help you to appreciate the culinary experience more deeply. When I read the Yelp reviews I was sure I needed to try this place, but I had questions about a few things. First, the hours weren't posted, and still aren't as of the time of this review. So, FYI, as of today, the hours are as follow: Wednesdays: 3pm - 6pm Thurs, Fri, Sat: 10am - 6pm (I called to find the info but it is helpful to have it online too.) Also, I wasn't sure about prices, so, while prices change, as does selection, I wanted to at least give a rough idea. I included a photo of our cheese plate purchased today. We just eyeballed the sizes rather than ask for it in pounds, and it was just over $25 for four delicious, sizable pieces (note that in the photo, some of the cheese had already been eaten, and our cheese knife is the Cutco one, which is quite large compared to other knives; the plate is a full size dinner plate). We bought three French cheeses, Ossau-Iraty, Fromager d'Affinois, and Mandego, as well as a Dutch cheese, Old Amsterdam, which was Bill's sample cheese of the day. The Old Amsterdam was my husband'd favorite, and mine was Mandego. Pricewise, one of the cheeses (Ossau-Iraty) was a bit more expensive than the others, so the total would probably have been a lot lower had we selected a different type. But, this is to show others that the prices are very reasonable, even when buying one of the more expensive cheeses. The French people I have known enjoy their cheese daily in their home, typically after dinner, with perhaps some fruit, yogurt, and sometimes a chocolate pudding or novelty ice cream. Baguette is on hand, as is wine, but it is all very casual, not with any pomp & ceremony or etiquette involved. They don't eat the pudding or ice cream in the same bit with the cheese or anything, this is just all set out at the time of the cheese plate, for casual nibbles, as one pleases. My point? I say this because I love chocolate (and even novelty ice cream is better in Europe because they don't put wax in their chocolate over there like they do in the US), but I have to say, despite my unwieldy sweet tooth, I would go for the cheese over anything else, every time. It is such rich and rewarding flavor, it IS dessert. Tonight, with our cheese plate fresh from Town Clock Cheese Shoppe, my husband and I have had trouble keeping ourselves from enjoying the cheese too much! It is disappearing dangerously fast, which is not how it is meant to be consumed. But it is being appreciated for every morsel, for sure. My husband, who is not originally from the Phila area, said this is the most fun and gratifying experience he's ever had in Lancaster County, and he has enjoyed our trips quite a bit. He said he really loved hearing Bill's stories, getting an education on cheese tasting, and learning to pay attention to his own tastes as per Bill's tutelage. The same goes for me. Thanks, Bill! We will be back many times in the future! read more

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Amazing little shop, Bill knows cheese...GOOD CHEESE, not your grocery store cheese. His knowledge and stories he shares with you are really educational and passionate. I have only been in once, but plan on going back very soon with family members. A real gem. read more

This place is everything right about supporting a local awesome little business. The owner simply loves cheese, and loves sharing his love with you. He makes you feel at home. Gets to know you as a customer, and builds the experience around you. Prices are great, and he has awesome stuff in there. I would give this place 6 stars, if you are in the area, stop by! read more

Best cheese shop I've ever been to, it's actually entertaining, go in with a group and just sit and watch Bill teach people about cheese, get some samples and see what you like, his prices are outstanding too!!! read more

I don't often feel compelled to write reviews but I just needed to warn people before coming to this cheese shop. lets start with the good......and then finish with the bad. PREFACE: Came into the shop for the first time with my parents who love the store and have been many times. My parents warned me that the owner bill was a little bit of a "cheese nazi" like in that famous episode of Seinfeld. I shrugged it off and didn't think that they were really serious. WOW, they were not joking. at all. Good News: the cheese here is phenomenal and for that i will always return. Excellent selection(local and imported), great cheese knowledge by all of the staff, you can sample any cheese you like, and above all the prices can not be beat! with the amount of imported cheese I purchased it easily would have been in the $80 price range at a whole foods or high end cheese store and it only cost $25 for 4 sizable pieces of fine cheese!!!!!!!! Yessssssssss!!!! However, this is the only good thing about the shop. Bad New: The owner Bill is rude, rude, RUDE! I understand the concept of educating your customer, this guy was just condescending and pretentious. This would have been a 5 star review if i was treated with respect. There are 3 specific incidents that i can sight that will prove my point in saying so. 1. Bill gave me a very small sample of a piece of cheese that i was looking to buy and, like a normal human being, i put the said piece of cheese in my mouth only to be yelled at (and i mean yelled at) that i was "eating the cheese to fast"?!??! I'm sorry but its not ok to yell at a customer about how they should be eating the cheese that they are about to buy from you. 2. Upon arrival i was handed a cheese menu, if you will, of all the seasonal offerings of cheeses available for purchase organized by country. When Bill asked me what kind of cheese i wanted to try I glanced at the menu in my hand and read off a few of the names of cheeses only to once again be condescendingly snapped at that I shouldn't be looking at the menu and to only talk directly to him "like a man". Why are you giving out menus if you don't want people to use them? and why would you yell at your paying customer about it? and what does being a man have to do with it? RUDE. 3. The best part(and by best I really mean worst) is that he was not rude to my father at all. not once. he even joked around with him. But he was rude to me and my mother. not just once. multiple times. i will let you make your own conclusions about that one. In conclusion, like in that episode of "Seinfeld" i will shamelessly continue to come back for the cheese. Yes i am a cheese addict and i am proud of it. The cheese here is so good its worth dealing with Bill. You should always have wine with cheese. In this case, drink the wine before you get to the shop so that you will have the patience to deal with the rude and condescending owner. read more

We absolutely love Town Clock Cheese Shoppe. When we got married two years ago, we decided to have a "cake" made out of wheels of cheese instead of a traditional cake. This is commonly done in the UK and Australia, but hasn't caught on yet in the US. When I called to ask if Bill was willing to help us with this he was curious and more than willing to find us the right cheeses so our selection was varied, but the wheels could be stacked like a cake. The day we went to pick up our cheese, Bill even took us in the walk-in to make sure our selections were what we wanted aesthetically. Our "cheese" cake made our winery wedding and now we have "anniversary cheese" every year. This is the place to go for a high quality selection and someone who is passionate and knowledgable about cheese. read more

If you enjoy cheese, this is the place to go, no matter how far you have to travel. The owner, Bill, will spend as much time as you (and he) need to understand exactly what it is you are buying. This shop carries imported, domestic and local cheese and spreads. My wife and I have visited a couple times so far and will return every week from now on to stock up with our favorites and new recommendations. While the selection isn't as vast as that of Whole Foods and Wegman's, it is much more unique and you can be sure that what you are sold will be in perfect condition because Bill will make sure of this before he wraps it up. If you are in the area (or not), I recommend you stop by and experience this cheese shop for yourself. read more

Passionate, engaging and entertaining owner, Bill is the difference here. 160 cheeses in house from all over the world each with its own story. Can't believe I've never been in here. Sheep and goat offerings, aged cheeses, specialty cheeses I'd never heard of. Fabulous. read more

This place is superub! Bill is extremely passionate and knowledgeable about cheese and can help guide you to new unkown favorites. Sure, other places may have more variety but, we don't visit TCCS for the nine varieties of Velveeta. We go for the one-offs, limited batches, & seasonal cheeses that the corporial giants can't get. We go for the outstanding customer service, the incredible freshness & quality of the probucts, and the enjoyment of the entire shopping experience. If you need something out of the ordinary say for a recipe or special engagement, Bill will bring in the best option around. This shop is the benchmark on what small business is supposed to be! read more

I can personally attest to this hidden gem for any cheese connoiseur. Not only will you find a superb selection of quality & hard to find rare cheeses that are produced worldwide, but you will also find a variety of premium cheese domestically produced here in the USA. Local Lancaster Lancaster County quality cheese are also featured. By far the most enjoyable experience is when you enter this unique cheese shoppe & talk, listen & sample the cheese selection that the Owner Bill Houder has to offer. His expertise with cheese quickly becomes apparent in a very friendly manner. He will take the necedssary time that any of his customers need to make their right personal choice. As Bill has said "everyone has their own taste". A trip to Lancaster County would not be complete without a cheese experience at the Town Clock Cheese Shoppe in Gap with Bill. read more

Nothing special by any means. One very small case of cheese to pick from. Half of what they sell you can buy at a grocery store. Wegmans has 10 times the selection of cheese as this specialty cheese shop...not impressed. read more

Outstanding. Very knowledgable - they know their cheeses! Samples were offered for any cheese we wanted to try, and I have to say we bought some of every one we tried! We will be back...no doubt. It is worth going out of they way if you have to take a detour from your travel. read more

My only regret is waiting so long before taking the time to go into the Town Clock Cheese Shoppe. Bill was welcoming, educational, and entertaining. It was a fun experience and we bought several cheese flavors that have extended the savory experience into our home. This stop made our day quite delightful. read more

We discovered this gem about 8 years ago. The owner is so personable, great with kids as well as adults. He loves to educate you about his craft and is happy to let you taste...and loved to broaden your taste bud horizons if you'll let him! We have been when it's empty, crowded, and in every season. We have never been disappointed. He even provides cheese for the local vineyard...we have purchased cheese, gone to Twin Brooks, and sat with a bottle of wine catered to match our cheese. It's a date or a great group thing! Definitely worth going to the Town Clock Cheese Shop over and over...but bring cash! They take cards, and you are guaranteed to overspend as you just can't seem to say no! read more

My wife and I stop here every time we go to Lancaster County. The owner, Bill is very friendly and knowledgeable about cheeses. He is always ready to suggest a new cheese and give us a sample. This is a great place to visit and buy cheese. read more