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October 2024 by Emily Moody
Went in for one thing and came out with two cheeses, crackers, and prosciutto. The staff is SO nice and helpful! We were able to sample the cheese before purchasing. Looking forward to snacking tonight!!!
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October 2024 by Amaury S
Oh man, I could rave about The Cheese Shop for days. It’s no surprise this place gets so much love — it’s easily one of Portland’s best spots. The team here knows their stuff.
If you’re into cheese, this place is heaven. And even if cheese isn’t your thing, their selection of local and imported goodies, from oils and jams to wines and crackers, will still blow you away. We’ve tried a ton of their cheeses and have never been disappointed. Our latest find was “Shabby Shoes,” an amazingly rich goat cheese from Wisconsin. Seriously, 10/10.
Their sandwiches are also next level. All made in-house; they’re the perfect lunch. Sitting outside, enjoying a sandwich, and people-watching in the summer is a must.
What really makes them stand out, though, is the people. The staff, including the owners, are some of the friendliest people around. They truly care about the community, and every time we visit, we feel genuinely welcomed.
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October 2024 by Will D
Has some of the best sandwiches in Portland on top of some amazing cheese knowledge and amazing products
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October 2024 by Autumn B. Stover-Bailey
My husband got the most delicious cheese and bread here on our vacation. They matched a cheese to some wine we had bought elsewhere. Had the cutest tables for sitting outside and gave us some water for our corgi!
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October 2024 by Lily Isabelle
Amazing selection, helpful extremely knowledgeable patient employees. Owner and Cheesemonger are so nice, so pleasant, you can tell everyone enjoys what they do here and takes pride in offering incredible quality products.
This is a REAL cheese shop, that will help you taste and find what you like, give you some new stuff to try and will cut your cheese fresh. Not suffocated in plastic wrap, random hunks where you don’t know what you’re buying or if you’ll like it. Just a joy and fun activity and educational. The best!
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October 2024 by Jordan Holmes
A wonderful store and the perfect addition to the Portland community, so happy they have grown over the years! Their products are always top quality and their staff is extremely friendly and always happy to help. I recently placed a catering order for a friends bachelorette party so we could have sandwiches on a cruise around Casco Bay, the sandwiches were a total hit (ham and butter is the brides fave sandwich in town) and the staff at the cheese shop was so happy to help and made ordering a breeze! I would give them more stars if I could
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September 2024 by Jason Marinaccio
During my first proper visit to Portland back in 2021, I had discovered the Cheese Shop and was instantly hooked. I love cheese, and the combination of their selection, complements, and knowledgable staff made it one of the most enjoyable experiences of my trip. It goes without saying that I wanted to make another stop during my most recent trip, so after some lunch nearby I made my way to the shop to check it out.
The setup of TCS is nothing fancy - it's pretty straight-to-the-point with what they have to offer. The main focal point (to me at least) is a large refrigerated showcase of cheeses - the selection is awesome and they offer samples if you're unsure of which to buy. In addition to the dairy, they also have a selection of dry goods that are cheese/charcuterie adjacent and can also be used to complement the cheese. I also noticed that they make sandwiches, though by the time I arrived they had finished making them for the day.
Even though these are all strong assets that make TCS a worthwhile stop, I truly feel its the staff that are the real stars here. They are friendly, knowledgable, and passionate about what they do. Everyone I interacted with was eager to help and made great suggestions based on what I was in the mood for. I ended up purchasing a blue and softer, creamy cheese along with some crackers and house-made crostini; bring on the dairy and the bread because I'm going straight in.
Overall, another excellent experience at The Cheese Shop of Portland. It's definitely worth a stop here if you're in the area.
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August 2024 by Mary M
I'd like to take a minute to rave about what a delightful experience my friend and I had here this week.
We stopped in here on a whim just to browse and see what they had. Several employees were involved in helping us get a diverse assortment of cheeses for our afternoon outing- but Jason in particular went above and beyond to ensure we were getting a wide variety of cheeses we would enjoy. We were also impressed with the amount of accoutrement to go with our cheese selections and happily got a baguette, crackers, specialty jam, Genoa salami, and a fantastic bottle of wine.
I can't wait to come back the next time I am in Portland.
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August 2024 by Andy Martin
First time in and I was impressed. The sandwich I had was excellent. I will go back to check out more of the menu plus the grocery items and of course the cheese.
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August 2024 by Melinda Barry
Insanely good cheese selection. Lots of other yummy options too. Knowledgeable staff. Fun area.
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June 2024 by Matt MacDonald
Knowledgeable, friendly and a great selection of wines, cheeses and meats. I can't really ask for more from a cheese shop.
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June 2024 by Clayton Notestine
Fantastic selection of local and imported ingredients. The staff will help you out with anything you need. The biggest highlights of the store, for me, are their wines, tinned fish, and—believe it or not—the beans. Schedule a wine and cheese night, stock up at The Cheese Shop, eat, sleep, then come back.
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May 2024 by Chad Klinefelter
Great selection. They have some tasty, well-known cheeses, as well as some unique finds - same with the wine. Great local cured meats too, and excellent pastas.
Amazingly, they also have hazelnut paste from France, in tubes - have never seen this in the US, only in France. They have the goods!!
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May 2024 by Dr. Edwin Giron
Excellent selection of delicious items. The pistachio spread was amazing and the quality of the selection lives up to the discerning palate.
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May 2024 by Max Davis
Amazing selection of cheeses, they can make recommendations & give you tastes.
