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October 2024 by Anna Sukhominska
If you’re a cheese lover like me, you absolutely have to check out this amazing spot in Toronto—it's the ultimate cheese paradise!
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October 2024 by Matthew Burchell
always such a place to go ... always finding new things there
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October 2024 by Rohit Vinnakota
Wow what a hidden gem! Everything you need and such cute teas
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October 2024 by Michael Camarda
As a lover of cheese, I had heard about Cheese Boutique in Toronto's west end by way of a dear friend who previously worked there. Due to time and circumstance, I had never made the time to explore it, until now.
My first impression was that of Fatos Pristinë (the patriarch of the family-owned business) welcoming me in the middle of Ripley Avenue, inviting me to stay and watch the Euro Cup soccer matches that Sunday afternoon in their Sports Tent. That, and the custom-decorated Fiat 500 (my favourite car) at the front of the store, made for a wonderfully positive first impression.
Once inside the store, I discovered cheese from the two heritage regions where my father was from: Pecorino Sardo (Sardinia) and Mozarella di Bufala (Campania). The Mozarella di Bufala was a bit pricey ($10 for one ball), but it was the creamiest most delicious ball of cheese ever made - Heaven.
Another joy was discovering racks of olive oil from Sardinia. Usually, it is difficult to find even one brand of Sardinian olive oil in stores, but Cheese Boutique had more selection on two shelves than what I ever saw in the old country. Fatos joined me again for a bit watching the Switzerland-Germany game (ended in 1-1 tie).
At the end of the soccer match, I left Cheese Boutique with the same sense of longing as when leaving my family overseas, with a promise that I will return, again and again. Grazie mille per tutto. Faleminderit për gjithçka.
P.S. Thanks to everyone who helped me obtain the book "For the Love of Cheese", and to meet the author himself Afrim Pristinë.
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October 2024 by Preeti
A cheese paradise! You’ll find a wide variety here and they are delicious. Black lemon Gouda is a must try, oh and if you can find Danielle do go with her recommendations!!
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October 2024 by Gerry M
Simply the best - on all fronts. Period
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October 2024 by Colleen Lamont
Best tasting and most aesthetically pleasing pumpkin pie!
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October 2024 by Maureen Tabuchi
Best in Canada for cheese!
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October 2024 by Robert Throop
My first visit, good produce and meat, great assortment of domestic and imported cheese. Remember to check our bakery and kitchen shop just south of main store
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September 2024 by S Roya
I ordered a charcuterie, fruit and veggie board as well as a cake for a large birthday party of 30 people. Cheese boutique made me a custom vanilla sponge with marscapone cream and fruit that was fresh, creamy - absolutely out of this world.
On the day of delivery, while there were some errors in communication, Cheese Boutique staff rectified the situation. They have earned a repeat customer.
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September 2024 by Pedro Tavares
Amazing place! Wide variety of food. Sandwich and desert were delicious.
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September 2024 by Random Musings
Wonderful selection of beautiful cheeses. They also have holiday specials so drop by around Christmas for some unique offerings.
A gourmet grocery store with some unique and imported items, specializing in cheeses and a separate cold room for meats. Prices are on the higher side but they do have quality offerings and lots of variety.
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September 2024 by Lukas Van Duyn
Pretty cool place but it's a shame that the cheese wasn't that good
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September 2024 by Rossana Franze
A lovely gentleman assisted me with gift recommendations. He even vacuum sealed everything. Which was extremely helpful, as I would be crossing the boarder. Road trip ready!
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September 2024 by Walter Harding
We travelled from Newfoundland to visit this establishment and to support the passionate , talented and very kind Afrim Pristine, his family and incredibly supportive staff. Our visit to this store couldn’t have been more rewarding with the way we were treated and the opportunity to purchase many items we do not have access to where we live. Every morsel will be savoured and enjoyed with the memories of a wonderful experience it was to visit and support Cheese Boutique.
If you have the time and opportunity to visit Cheese Boutique I strongly recommend it as you will enjoy it tremendously.
