Fabulous place. We were looking for a place to buy some local cheese to take back to California. Nicest people. Such an interesting facility. Great service and info. We took home about 20 lbs. and some cool salami. Highly recommend. read more

Delicious cheeses, and all the fixings. Very fair prices, large portions! The passion and care that comes out of here is second to none in Cincy! read more

The customer service here was THE worst I've ever experienced. My salon was hosted an event in which we were suggested to use Urban Stead. When we went for the tasting, the co-owner Andrea was requested. We simply introduced ourselves and we told (yelled at) that she didn't have time to talk to us 'right now'. She ended up having time to service other tables, and finally (after we were ready to check out) came around to us. Her husband and her waitress saved the appointment. Against our better judgement, we proceeded to place a hefty order for our event (Cheese and a case of wine). I've never seen such blatant disrespect. She failed to notate the correct pick up time. She took a supreme attitude that her staff would be "inconvenienced" and 'that wasn't fair' because we weren't able to pick it up when SHE wanted us to. She ended up having to deliver our order instead of it being picked up. Then had to audacity to disrespect our establishment upon delivery. But I/we will NEVER patron this establishment again. read more

We love the vibe, service and cheese. We are never disappointed when we visit. Tried the beer cheese and pretzels along with a four cheese board - love the pimento and the aged Gouda. read more

We loved this place!! Friendly, informative owners, unbelievable boards and a big screen to watch college football while enjoying cheese and wine....what else do you need? I'd give them 6 stars if they were closer to Loveland. But make the trip, you'll be glad you did. read more

First reason to try this place: support the growing business district in DeSales corner. Second: buy locally made products whenever possible, and actually having a place that serves locally made cheese is incredible. But the reason to return is great tasting cheese, easy on-line ordering system, and friendly, knowledgeable service from the owner/cheese maker. I can't wait to dine in post-COVID! read more

Outstanding wine and cheese. Try the Quark with Bluberries. It's like eating a cheese cake.

DLW is a well known cheese fiend. When I say she's a fan, I mean she can spot a Stilton from a mile away. When she heard about this place in Walnut Hills, it immediately went on her wish list. We visited for Saturday lunch. As happens so often in Cincy, this is a former industrial building repurposed for cheesemaking. Yes, they make their own on the premises, 8-10 varieties on offer at any given time. Milk and charcuterie are locally sourced as well. One thing I noticed was the lack of stale dairy odor, even though the aging rooms with the cheese wheels were literally on display from behind glass in the dining room. They must have sprung for a very good ventilation system. The place wasn't busy at mid-afternoon, so the owner took the time to acquaint us with everything. The regular cheese board was three cheeses plus some apple butter, coarse ground mustard and pickles, good for a two-person snack. For an extra $5 we got the rillette, fatty and sweet at the same time. The bar is fully stocked, and they have wine and beer as well. This would be a great place to hang all evening if you lived in the neighborhood, but it's a fair drive for us, so we will keep it in mind for weekend lunches. read more

Amazing! I'm so happy with the board I got for our recent family gathering. It really was the talk of the day. Not only was the presentation beautiful but everything tasted wonderful. I ordered the double with charcuterie for 10 people and it was gone because no one could stop eating and trying all the different items. This will be my go to place from now on. I think my family would be mad if I didn't bring it! read more

We went here on a Saturday Evening around 7. The service was great. We ordered a cheese board with around 4 different types of cheese. All of them were very very good! It was very filling & the people who waited on us gave us good recommendations on what would go best together on the cheese board. They also have good beer on tap & a nice wine selection as well. I would definitely recommend this place! read more

Consistently delicious, always friendly and willing to help I can't think of a better place to get cheese. Their product is amazing and the quality is higher than most anything else. Plus they make it right here. Top that off with great service and smiles and you've got yourself the best cheese shop in the city. Don't pass this one up. read more

Very highly recommend the tomme alpine cheese. They know their wine, very good value, retail plus $10 corkage and their selection is very well chosen. The cheeses are outstanding, surprisingly good. Nice friendly service. This place is awesome! read more

This is the BEST cheeseboard in the city. Generous portions for the price, with added jams and mustards on the side. Personal favorites are the quarks and the cheese curds. Good for takeout with beer or wine when you need something quick and delicious for a party or group occasion. read more

Fantastic! We shared a cheese board, with 5 or 6 cheeses, grainy mustard, fig jam, pickles onions and haricots vert, and a couple of meats. Every single item was delicious. My favorite was the camembert and fig jam on a slice of french bread. Very tasty cocktails, too. You should check it out. read more

Good beer selection and very casual. Staff is very nice. Brew beer in the building. They also have apparel for sale.

It's opening night and I have to say I love it. Beer prices are good. The cheese curds are delicious so I can't wait to see the menu expand. The place itself looks great and the staff is very friendly. I will definitely be back and will tell others to come! read more

Urban Stead is amazing. Bought their Beer Cheese, Cheddar (amazing), and cheese curds! Plus a French baguette! Why buy cheese anywhere else? The owners are fabulous and enjoyed my visit. Support this great, local business!!! read more

Very friendly and thorough in explaining all about what they have to offer and most is made fresh on site! A great atmosphere with wines and local beers cheesecake made from their fresh cream cheese! This was the first time I have ever tried curds and they were amazing! Did I say homemade?!! read more

Urban Stead is absolutely fantastic! I had the pleasure of having this cheese today and it was great. Both owners Scott and Andrea were a delight and Scott walked up through the cheese making process. They make the cheese on Tuesdays and Wednesdays typically, I'm excited to go in and check it out. I ordered the quark cheese and I thought it was the best cheese I ever tasted. After speaking with Scott, it appeared that as the cheese ages it tastes better. I had my cheese early in the process and over time it should get better so I'm excited to see. The drink prices were below market for most places I would say. For example, craft beer tended to be $5 at Urban Stead, but it would be $6 at other bars. This isn't much but it adds up. Overall I loved the bar and expect to be back regularly! read more

Cheese board took a long time to get, but definitely worth the wait! It was almost to beautiful to eat, almost . Still dreaming of the quark with honey and berries. Only wish would be for more gluten free charcuterie options. read more

Urban Stead Cheese - Quark with honey and berries, cheddar, & tomme - Cheese Shops Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I've ordered a few cheese plates from Urban Stead over the past two months and they're always great! The cheese and charcuterie are delicious and the order/pickup process is quick and easy! Great wine selection in the store too. read more

The quark is brilliant! I actually serve that and the gouda at Social OTR. Not only is the cheese lovely, their story is inspiring! They give such personal service that the owner actually delivered my cheese to the restaurant personally! read more

We stopped in to pick up some Tuba Baking Company pretzels during their two week hiatus , and decided to pick up some cheese curds to help support another local businesses during the covid-19 crisis. The curds were amazing, so much so we've not only been back for more, we also decided to try some quark (which is lovely and authentic). Try this place once, and you'll be back again and again, too. read more

Love that we have a new food & drink spot in the neighborhood! Since they just opened & cheeses need to age, the selection is still small, but everything we tried (charcuterie board & cheese curds) was awesome. We also chatted with the owners, and they are so passionate about local food and the area. Can't wait for them to come out with more cheeses! read more

So fun to do a wine pairing with a cheese plate. You feel so fancy and high class, and really get to tantalize your palate. Such a fun place!! read more

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This is our girls night our favorite place to go! Not only is the cheese the best I've ever had, the boards are beautifully designed to hit your pallet in every way- sweet,m and savory :) it's locally owned by the sweetest husband and wife duo - we can't get enough!!! read more

Urban Stead put together a cheese board for my 18 year olds birthday celebration that was AMAZING!!! Never tasted such fresh cheese! Service was incredible and they were very patient with my scatterbrainedness. Wine pairing was perfect! Highly recommend them! read more

My husband and I met some friends here and we really loved it! The cheese was amazing and the owners and staff were extremely helpful. Everything was delivered, including the cocktails. We will definitely be back. read more

Fabulous cheese! We ordered the beer cheese and a cheese tray. Such an impressive array of great tasting cheese and outstanding service and attention to detail. Definitely stop here for a great time! read more

There is a lot to love here. Supporting a small business? Check. Sustainable practices? Check. Excellent product? Check. Helping to revitalize a neighborhood? Check. They got it going on. And they're trendsetters on top of it. For goodness sake: they make cheese!! And it's darn good cheese. They have strict standards and won't release any of their cheeses until they reach the proper maturity. That means their selection started small but it's grown significantly and it's been fun to experience that chance with the owners. You can certainly taste the difference between this careful process and pasteurized processed cheese food! Their cheddar is the stuff of dreams. As a bonus, they have a full bar with nice cocktails and a respectable wine list because, you know, wine and cheese. The owners are always happy to talk about their project, the road they took to becoming cheese makers and all sorts of other good things. All I said: there's a lot to love. read more

What a unique experience! I have never seen anything like Urban Stead. The owners took us through the whole cheese making process which was so enlightening. The motherboard was so beautifully put together when it was placed in front of me I was in awe. There were limitless combinations to create in each bite and every single one was delicious. I just left Urban Stead but I will be going back very soon. You will not be disappointed when you go. They have a full bar too! Best place in town! read more

Service was incredible. They were so attentive and informative about the mother board. They made great beer/wine suggestions too. I was apart of a party of 8 including 2 children. Was a wonderful time. read more

Highly recommend this place. Lots of good place s to drink and shop in the area, but this place makes cheese on site. Great varieties of drinks and cheese. Very pleasant staff. Well done. read more

If you are looking for local and phenomenal charcuterie look no further. This place is amazing and reasonably priced for top notch house made cheeses and locally sourced breads and meats. A no frills true culinary experience. As a charcuterie connoisseur this places is at the top. Staff is bend over backwards friendly and welcome to all. Strongly recommend! read more