Updated 2026/09/12
The Best Cheese shops in United States (2026)
Compare 223 cheese shops in United States, averaging 4.72 stars on Google Maps. The typical listing has 304 reviews, so the ratings below reflect real customer volume rather than a handful of opinions. 91% maintain a website. Most are clustered around Chinatown, Noe Valley, West Village. Rankings combine Google rating, review volume and website popularity, keep one entry per brand, and refresh automatically as our data updates.
Top picks

Fourchette
A touch of European elegance in the heart of Clinton, NJ. Since 2013, Fourchette has offered artisanal cheeses & charcuterie, premium olive oils, aged balsamic vinegars, and French linens to elevate every table. Join our monthly Cheese Club, create a gift registry, or book elegant wedding packages.

The Cheese Lady - Rochester
We offer a hand selected variety of over 200 cheeses from around the World - cut and wrapped fresh to order! We specialize in local, domestic and imported cheeses and accompaniments. We provide tip top advice on cheese selection, gift giving or simply pairing cheese with some of our fabulous range o

Union Star Cheese Factory
Specialty shop providing a variety of cheeses, including mozzarella, cheddar, and string cheese, plus tours. Fresh cheese curds are on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays by 9am.

Pearl Valley Cheese Inc
Cheese factory and retail shop. Manufacturer Swiss and Colby Style cheeses. See cheese being made in Ohio's Amish Country.

Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery
Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery is based in the Heart of Wisconsin’s Dairyland in the town of Ellsworth. We’re known as the “Cheese Curd Capital”, and consumers who demand high-quality natural foods at a great value love our world-famous cheddar cheese curds and our entire line of specialty artisan c

Houston Dairymaids
Artisanal cheese shop with tastings

Pasture Pride Cheese
Welcome to Pasture Pride Cheese, your charming cheese and gift shop located in the heart of Cashton, WI, proudly serving the surrounding areas. Founded with a passion for tradition and quality, we’re delighted to be the home of the famous Juusto Baked Cheese. Our store is brimming with an exquisite

Kugel's Cheese Mart
Wisconsin cheese, import cheese and specially foods.

The Cheese Lady
315 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

The Cheese Shop
Enduring gourmet food & wine shop
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Frequently asked questions
How many cheese shops are there in United States?
We list 223 cheese shops in United States that meet our quality bar of at least 4.0 stars and 10 Google reviews. The wider directory holds more, including newer and unrated businesses.
Which cheese shop in United States is rated highest?
Fourchette currently tops our list with 5.0 stars from 304 reviews. Rankings update as new reviews and traffic data arrive.
How are the cheese shops ranked?
Each business gets a composite score: 70% a Bayesian average of its Google rating and review count, so a 4.9-star business with hundreds of reviews outranks a 5.0 with five, and 30% estimated website traffic. Chains appear once. Nobody can pay to be listed or ranked.