If you love cheese this place is heaven. They cheese selection is spectacular and the staff is incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. They are also a business that is dedicated to making environmentally sustainable ethical choices. They described their cheesey bus tour as a day of "wonder and decadence" and that is the most apt description I can think of. We ate our weight in more different delicious cheeses that I can't count and learned so much. We met adorable goats who make cheese. We drank so much beer and wine. Do this thing if you like cheese and fun. read more

I was gifted a virtual cheese tasting for myself and my husband and it was one of the best gifts I've ever received. I've lived in Austin for eight years now and have heard so many good things about Antonelli's but have never gotten around to trying it, boy was I missing out! The products they gave us for the tasting, of course the cheese, but definitely the pairings too, were world class. The two employees who hosted the zoom call for the tasting were fun, knowledgeable and engaging. I would highly recommend this for anyone who needs a shake up during these Covid times, so much fun! read more

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Never been to their location in person but my manager gifted us a variety pack that was shipped to our home. The whole experience has been delightful and DELICIOUS!! Everything came well packed, the instructions were thoughtful and informative, and the taste itself has been wonderful. Will definitely be checking this business out in the future! read more

First, I have to say I feel betrayed by my Austin friends. When we moved here nearly 2 years ago, I asked everyone I met whether there was a cheese shop to be found. The answer was always, "Go to Central Market" or "Go to Whole Foods." Now I find that there is indeed a cheese shop, celebrating their 1 year anniversary this week. So I say to my friends, "Wow, did you know that a cheese shop opened up a year ago in Hyde Park?!" And the reply is, "Oh, yeah, we've been going there since they opened." AND NEVER MENTIONED IT TO ME?! Bad friends. Bad, bad friends! When we arrived last Saturday afternoon, it was a gorgeous, sunny, balmy day with the feeling of spring in the air. The previous day had been a Snow Day for almost everyone in Central Texas, so Duval Street was thronged with people enjoying the lovely weather. And shopping for cheese. Antonelli's is a small shop. And feels even smaller when filled to overflowing with customers. But we were not going to be deterred since it had taken us so long to find them. We waited patiently in line with many, many others. The line moved slowly, but that was chiefly because the wonderfully patient staff was offering a taste of each cheese as the customer selected it. They were also giving cheerful and knowledgeable advice to cheese novices on what might be to their liking or suit their needs. Amazing. A shop where they believe in customer service! Finally, it was our turn. Oh, joy unbounded! We looked longingly at all the offerings arrayed before us. We asked if there was any hand-dipped ricotta? No. Do you have any bufala mozzarella, we ventured? No. Any St-Marcellin? Er... no. We began to feel a Monty Python moment coming on. However, we made do with burrata. And raclette. Um, and we acquired some gruyere. OK, and some robiola. Oh, and a bottle of Gruner Veltliner to make fondue for Superbowl watching. (And may I just digress and say that using the gruyere from Antonelli's we achieved the most perfect fondue texture. Ever. And we've been making fondue for over 30 years.) Each cheese selection was wrapped beautifully in two-ply cheese paper. The way it *should* be. We asked if there was ever a less busy time to stop in. They advised us that a weekday, early in the day, is the best time. I've now added them to my weekly provisioning rotation. For Thursday mornings. read more

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My sister shared with me the story of the Antonelli's - a couple who worked your typical 40 hour per week jobs but dreamed of opening their own cheese shop - so they did, and the rest is history. And by the looks of it, they are doing phenomenally well. Kudos! John and Kendall are so kind and gracious. We went in on Christmas Eve to pick out a few cheeses for our annual shrimp cocktail and cheese plate 'tizers served on Xmas Eve. It's a family thing. :) The place was bustling, but the line moved smoothly and before we knew it was our turn to sample and pick out some cheeses. John was clearly so appreciative of his customers, saying many times "today is a great day!" as if couldn't believe his luck. We were able to sample several cheeses and they are not stingy with the samples, giving my sister, dad and myself perfect tastings. The problem is, all the cheeses are so damn good it's hard to know when to stop! In the end we walked with three cheeses and some spicy soppressata, all of which went over famously with the fam'! Another five star worthy place in Austin. Seriously, I wouldn't even consider getting cheese anywhere else if I lived there. Great people, great cheese, great shop. read more

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Wow, this place gets my vote for both superior service & food quality. Took my daugther & her friend today to try it out, as both are confirmed cheese fanatics. Even with the place hopping, the lady behind the counter took the time to explain about each cheese she let them try (and there were many!). The girls walked out feeling ten feet tall, and with two new cheeses to try. I am sure they are now customers for life. As we all live close by, I can definitely predict weekly trips to Antonelli's! read more

Had a ton of fun and yummy samples at Antonelli's this afternoon! This is the place to be if you're you're as much of a cheese munster as I am! The employees were all incredibly helpful, polite, and friendly...one of them even told me to stand close to the couple in front of me who was currently being helped so I could get samples of the cheeses they were interested in (this employee was after my own heart...doesn't love more free cheese!?). Though there were about 6 people waiting to be helped, the employees took their time with each customer, giving them ample time to sample cheeses/meats/olives, ask questions, and pick out pairings. We waited about 10 minutes to be helped but while we were waiting we learned a ton from reading their signs and browsing their products (I've never seen the word artisanal used to describe so many things before...). At the counter, a friendly employee named Austin helped us out. He gave us a run down of the cheese display and how it was arranged, pricing (by the half pound), as well as how to package and store their cheeses (a cool note: they offer icepacks for 75 cents each if you aren't bringing the cheese immediately back to a cool home). We started with sampling one cheese, talked about what we liked about it, and he would choose the next based on our feedback. Some cheeses I tried blew my mind: the Cana de Ouega, the Quadrello Di Bufala (a water buffalo cheese - yes, you read that right, a WATER BUFFALO...) - with a killer sourdough flavor), the Coolea, and the Challerhocker. At this point I was completely enamored with all the cheese display and was ready to spend way too much money there...but wait, there was more! A display at the front of the store showing off their dried meat selection, including my fave, the "Baby Jesus" (you MUST buy some baby cheeses to go with the Baby Jesus). The name doesn't make much sense to me (something about it having to be aged 9 months) but this salami was some of the best I've ever had. A small gesture I really appreciated how the employee would pull the cheese label/description out and place it on the counter as we sampled it so we could keep them in mind as we continued sampling. If you made it this far in this ridiculously long review, you must reward yourself by visiting Antonelli's and making yourself and your loved ones very happy. :) read more

Antonelli's Cheese - A wonderful afternoon sampling and splurging on fantastic cheeses at Antonellis! - Cheese Shops Near Me - Austin, Texas

It is very easy to feel a bit intimidated when you walk in but the clerks were excellent at giving your tastebuds a tour. If you were hunting for something in particular that they didn't have, they did their best to find something comparable. All of these cheeses could be tried before you buy. Out of their selection of jellies/jams/honey/chocolates I was most happy to see they carried Kakawa Chocolate Beans! Definitely look forward to going again when I prep for another wine tasting! read more

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Heart face emoji x 5. So we know we all love cheese, this place has cheese. 5 stars. Done. Mic Drop. Haha but seriously, the fact that they let you taste them, is awesome. Sure the place smells a little funky, and it's a tight squeeze when they're busy, but....cheese! And good cheese at that! We walked in for mozzarella and Gouda. Left with Gouda, Brie, Feta, Parmesan, and a type of cheddar. We also bought a Bourbon apple jam. They were out of mozzarella, which is what I was really looking forward to. But that just makes for an excuse to come back right? They also have a few cheese serving tools, magazines, wine, olives, and jam/jelly (I still don't understand the difference). Omnomnomnom. They are a little pricey but I'm sure it has something to do with the quality. The Brie was definitely my favorite cheese we got. My mouth is watering. Gotta go eat cheese. Kthanksbye. read more

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Excellent cheese and chocolate pairing. Knowledgeable and entertaining hosts, good variety of cheese and excellent chocolate selections. Looking forward to returning! read more

What can I say about Antonelli's that hasn't been shouted from the rooftops before? It is a wonderful little shop tucked between Hyde Park Bar & Grill and Dolce Vita on Duval. Are you looking for the right cheese for your brunch get-together? Something that pairs well with a Tripel? A not-too-stinky option for a less adventurous palate? Rest assured that the friendliest, most knowledgeable cheesemongers around will steer you in the right direction without an ounce of pretentiousness. They have a wonderful selection of cheeses (including several otherwise hard-to-find options) arranged in the cases by style, which warms my foodie and OCD heart. Truly a cheese lover's dream! What's even dreamier? Signing-up for one of their classes held across the street in their cute little cottage turned Cheese House. We moseyed over there last night for a Cheese 101 class that was laid-back yet educational and - lest you fear that you must eat before arriving - very, very filling. They doled out over a 1/2 pound of cheese, plus olives, Marcona almonds, and various cheese pairings. I think I'm still recovering from my cheese hangover, but feel zero regret. So. Freakin'. Good. read more

Soooo good! They let you sample everything and are so helpful. Cheese and meats are AMAZING

Attended the date night with my wife. Amazing experience. John was our host and led a deliciously entertaining event! We sampled seven types of cheese, charcuterie, and plenty of palette cleansing snacks. We had a great time, and would recommend this to all of our friends for a fun date night. read more

John and Kendall Antonelli have brought authentic, artisanal cheese and Italian salame to Austin, with a passion for turning on your love light for all good things. The friggin' local health department requires TWO ADA bathrooms in establishments to offer a TASTE of wine (alas, this is nothing more than a rout on the little guys so the big guys can keep plying us with their SYSCO shit they all serve out of the same truck). So even though we must endure without John and Kendall's talents and excellent judgment in pairing such things as... wait for it: WINE AND CHEESE, all is not lost; because, even if you lack an educated palate or adventurousness in securing your comestibles, they will get you started right and push you down the delicious path of cheeses that few ever sampled or heard about.... like the small production cheese made from the milk of only one cow--Renata. [An aside: why are the majority of my ratings five stars? Because I don't enjoy, nor am I gifted enough, to write about mediocrity.] AND, I'm ever more so excited that now, in addition to Whole Foods (and the not even mentionable product at Central Market) we have real burrata flown in from LA, every Wednesday. Burrata... to know it is to love it. So go know. read more

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I'm kind of surprised that I never wrote a review on this place. I don't think there is much I can say that has not already been said. I've been coming here a while, back when John and Kendall were mongers. Prior to going to this store, I had always wanted to expand my cheese palate, but I didn't want to continually buy hit or miss cheeses from the grocery store. I was excited when I saw this store open up and after my first time there, I learned that I learn towards wash rinds. I also thought that I could never like bleu cheese, but now I'm convinced that there's a bleu for everyone. I would always come in and buy odd fractions of pounds. There was never any oddness about it, you just try and buy what you like. Aside from cheeses, Antoinelli's carries high quality bread from Easy Tiger, beers, salamis, honey, nuts, really awesome caramels at the register. This place is always awesome. The ONLY negative really is that parking spot in front of the store that has that bit of curb when you back out. That's annoying, but I'm happy when I leave so that bump isn't too much of an annoyance. read more

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I can't speak highly enough of the Antonelli's team. Their team was incredibly friendly, helpful, and went above and beyond to help me provide the best cheese/wine combo for delivery within the Austin area. Jerod also provided me with some fantastic talking points on the cheeses, which we shared over a Zoom Happy Hour. I will certainly be visiting the shop in person when life gets back to normal! read more

2nd virtual cheese tasting and each one has been amazing! The knowledge these folks have of the cheese, the milk, the farms and the dairy farmers is overwhelming. The products are the best you will ever have and the pairings provided are eye opening. If they are this stellar over zoom I cannot imagine how inclusive and informative these folks must be in person. Highly recommended. Already planning for the next time read more

A rare shop with great product and great service. Learned about and tasted some new cheeses. Also picked up some incredibly good chocolate. It is not inexpensive and it is worth a visit. read more

Hubby and I attended a virtual Cheese-y Date Night. It was amazing. Super easy to book online and very nice event staff helped me pick out some wines to pair over the phone. Curbside pickup was smooth and easy. The Cheesemongers who led our class were fun and super knowledgeable. The best part of course was the CHEESE. So so good. Perfectly paired with other goodies including locally made pickles (my fav). Thanks for a great date night! Can't wait for the next one! read more

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I ordered a large board almost $200 with tip because I wanted to treat my guests at my birthday gathering. When I placed the order I specifically wrote "one blue cheese, please" because it does not give you an option of cheeses to choose from and I thought this would give the shop the idea that funky wasn't what I was looking for. The board was absolutely stunning to look at, so no complaints there. Of the five cheeses, the one the one right in the middle of the board was terrible. It was so funky it was inedible. We are adventurous eaters and we had 30 people (one chef) at the party and no one could eat it. I was so disappointed because all my guests thought it was a joke because of how bad that cheese was and we ended up throwing it all away. I felt terrible throwing it away because of how expensive it was but there was no way I could even use it in a recipe. I think we should have been warned about the flavors especially when given no option to choose. read more

My husband and I were invited to attend cheese 101 and enjoyed it so much we booked it for some of our top producer agents 3 weeks later. The cheese and pairings are top notch, as well as the education provided by the cheese mongers. They keep it light and fun while taking us on a delectable journey! Highly recommend attending/hosting their events! read more

Well that's one way to drop $60! You don't have to go as wild as we did, but you may be tempted after the many samples and tastes and expert knowledge that's dropped on ya by the lovely staff. What I enjoyed most about the shop is that it wasn't pretentious or too serious at all; it was truly a fun atmosphere! They have their cheeses in the case from "mild to wild" and you can try whatever you want with your personal staff member to lead you through your cheesy journey. They were also really cool with smaller cuts to make a cheese board, which was just what we wanted! They have an incredible selection of cheeses that change constantly. If you love cheese, just go and splurge a little. You won't regret it! read more

Yummy cheeses and friendly staff! Yes, the parking is tight. And I prefer to go on a weekday when it is less crowded but it was still a great time. I was out running errands with my 11 year old daughter and her friend and we started talking cheese. Both girls love cheese and have opinions most 11 year olds don't about it. Her friend said she hated Gouda. What!? I said she just needed to try different kinds and we headed off to Antonelli's- which is quite a hike from south Austin in Saturday afternoon traffic but well worth it! We got there and waited in line, the girls took a picture with the painted wall, I was feeling nervous hoping the cheesemonger would take the girls seriously. (I did not want to drive home listening to two 11 yr old gripe about something the whole way) We got the cheesemonger they were hoping for (sorry, didn't catch your name and couldn't find a picture with names to ID you online). She was funny and friendly and didn't at all talk down to them. We found a gouda my daughter's friend loves and got a bunch of cheeses. They were debating the differences between Bailey Hazen blue and D' Ambert blue and sneaking bites of Brabender on the way home. And, yes, she found that she likes gouda- just not smoky goudas. Wish there was a summer jr cheesemonger class. read more

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This is a review of the cheese tour that Antonelli's shop hosted on Nov 2 2019. I really didn't know what to expect when I signed up and for the price (~$180 for one person, $135 for the ticket, $21 fees and $27 tip) I was worried that it would be hard to live up to expectations. I was really wrong! The bus was a first class coach with a great driver, John and Kendall (and their other staff on the trip) were such great hosts and shared so much information about what we were eating, what we would see at each stop, and in general were such gracious hosts. We stopped at a farmstead goat cheese farm and at whiskey distillery. At both we had super delicious cheese and accompaniments and at the distillery we had 6(!) cocktails made with booze made right there. Back at the shop we had chocolate and wine, it was a nice end to the day. I would do a tour again, and I see they have classes too so if those are as good as the tours I will try those too. read more

We visited this cheese shop and had the best time tasting so many wonderful cheeses. Gina was very knowledgeable about all of the cheeses and made our experience so much fun. read more

Very small shop but service was friendly and knowledgeable. You can taste before you buy so line doesn't go fast. Good options for cheese selection and good selection of wines. Meats are cut fresh. read more

We have been patrons for years. We have done all kinds of classes (virtual and in person pre-Covid), cheese monger visits and ordered online for pick up and shipped things. This place is truly amazing and allows me to eat outside my cheese comfort zone. We literally use every holiday or special occasion to order the Raclette Night at home. I love their quest to help customers learn more about their suppliers. read more

ALL OF THE CHEESES NOW!! I miss this kind of place like I had in WI. The staff are amazing, the selection is vast! They have a cheese log!!! Almost like a captains log except you record which cheeses you keep buying! Hooray!!! read more

We've been wanting to get over to Antonelli's shop for months as we've had their cheeses @ several restaurants in town. The experience was great! Darin helped us with sampling & pick out several cheeses. I have some dairy issues & normally eat goat & sheep. He explain that after aging the cheese at least 60 days, the lactose is removed. He was super knowledgeable & helpful. My husband described a cheese we had in Italy "that had a sort of crunch to it" Darin knew immediately & brought out the L'Amuse Gouda. He was spot on & my husband loved it. He also explained what created the crunchiness. We ended up with 6 different cheeses, a yummy apricot jam, and the most amazing acorn prosciutto. Couldn't wait to get home & enjoy with a fabulous wine! We only wished we could have enjoyed there. Setting up some tables outside would make it!! I've heard they are opening another store on Congress with a complete bar & tables to enjoy....can't wait! read more

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Best cheese shop that I have been to in the entire USA! Fabulous service, selection, quality, location, value! Not only is the shop this amazing but the cheese House across the street is outstanding. Great for client appreciation and family gatherings! Such a wonderful addition to Austin and to our unique Hyde Park neighborhood. Best items- Barely Buzzed, Osu Iraty, anything from cowgirl creamery, their unique chocolate bars and their fresh bread! Wide selection of blue cheeses is impressive as well. read more

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CHEESE 101 I purchased two ($50) giftcards for friends for Christmas to go to the class, thinking the class is $40 and there'd be a little to go towards a purchase if they desired. The card I used online is one that is very rarely used. within 3-4 weeks the CC was compromised and being charged in other states. (4 months later still trying to resolve with bank) Bank said that the store's system "wasn't secure". Fine, stuff happens. I make the reservations for my two friends' Cheese 101 class, again on their online site. No confirmation emails were ever sent with any information as to where to go, what to expect, nothing. I emailed them and received a response that they tried to call one of them. the other got a response simply stating they were on the list (the day before) but zero information. Mind you, this was a gift to them, they haven't been on the website and therefore still have zero information assuming a reservation confirmation should contain full details and/or a link to it. Nope. They get there and met really nice people and waiting for a "Cheese 101" class that might tell about the different types of cheeses and how you'd use them or pair them...a beginner's course per say, as "101" would suggest. Instead they were each given a nice assortment of cheeses to sample and told entertaining stories. There weren't any lessons or basic cheese knowledge given as you might get at, say, a wine class or something of the sort. It wasn't a class at all, it was a captive audience to sell their goods. Granted, their "goods" were delicious and the staff was pleasant, but for the $50. each, they could've simply gone to the shop and returned with more product and time in their pocket. I guess the extra $10. was to be donated as they weren't credited for their remaining balance toward their purchases. Lesson: 1. only purchase from secure systems 2. don't buy the classes for other people 3. follow up sooner!! read more

I'm bad with names, the young man that helped us made our visit enjoyable. We loved that we were able to try different cheeses, meats, honey and chocolates. We didn't try the jams, saw a couple that I wouldn't mind trying. Will definitely be making a trip back. read more

Got this as a gift for my birthday. Absolutely loved the virtual tasting we did--and pick up was contactless and super easy. Great selection and such a sweet couple who own this place, love everything about Antonelli's! read more

I'm updating my review due to a new interaction at the shop. I decided to give it another try after a poor experience and the staff this time was happy, helpFul, and helped me find the perfect cheese! read more

Curbside pick up for Raclette night at home. Two videos explain it all. It was fun for the family. Very generous portions. All delicious! Would recommend it . Also have ordered several times - it's so easy online and curbside is seamless. We've tried lots of cheeses and all their yummy goodies. Browse their site and get your order in- you won't regret it! read more

I stopped in the shop this afternoon for the first time and was pleasantly surprised. I've heard great things about this place, but never made the time to go. I was planning on making a quick stop to pick up some cheese to take home with me to my parents, but ending up spending a considerable amount of time tasting the array of decadent cheeses and charcuterie. I loved every cheese I tried. The staff were super friendly and made it really a wonderful experience. Gina served us and had a blast telling us all about the different cheeses and letting us try her favorites. We also got to try some amazing honey comb and chocolates. This place is awesome, and I'll definitely be back. Also, could be a really fun date spot. read more

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One of my favorite places! This gem in Central Austin curates the best cheeses from around the country and the world, educates and develops our appreciation for cheese with its in-person and virtual cheese classes and tours. They put a lot of thought and heart into this business, and we are the better for it. read more

Just participated in Antonelli's Date Night Cheese Class, and it was by far one of our favorite activities since moving to Austin. Set-up of the class encourages socializing, but it was mixed with some great instruction on the different types of cheeses. All ingredients and food products were really high quality. The Date Night set-up also included dessert at the end. I still dream about those chocolates, dried fruits, and caramels! And while you do have the option to purchase wines from the Cheese Shop prior to class, for only $4 you can bring your own. If you have a favorite bottle from home, that's the route I'd recommend. We ended up purchasing wine from the shop, which was fine, but wine from the shop is not necessary for a good pairing. Can't wait to do this again! Think it's perfect for visiting family members or a great gift for friends! read more

If you love cheese, Antonelli's is the place for you! My husband and I participated in a cheese tasting event during our trip to Austin in 2019 and on this trip we did a private group tasting for our group of 6. Scott led our tasting and he was very knowledgeable and a fun host! We tried 7 awesome and unique cheeses, 3 meats and added in the chocolate tasting, which was great. The team in the shop is also very knowledgeable and friendly. read more

Best cheese in Austin. The owners are such wonderful, caring members of the ATX community and their skills for cheeses / pairings makes spending on all cheeses so easy. Thanks for all you do! read more