I have terminal cancer and this store has been on my bucket list even before I got sick, before Covid came close to shutting the down an certainly before the Amex Commercial!! Lol. Finally got to go yesterday and it was everything I hoped it would be. Quirky, lots of amazing selections and a very knowable staff. I felt appreciated. I was able to sample anything I wanted and with the staffs help made my selection..... Now comes the reason I can't give them a 5 and almost give the a 3. Two of the cheeses I picked were clearly marked 19.99 a pound. When he rang them up he said "oh....theses are marked wrong....." he did not tell us the new price s just rang them up and gave us our total. I was tired so it wasn't until we got to the car headed home when I realized he charged us 39.99 a pound. Big difference and it certainly would have changed how much I bought. I hope this was an honest mistake and not a business practice! If I am ever able to go back I will but I will ask the price even if the product is marked!! read more

Antonelli's Cheese - Cheese Case - Cheese Shops Near Me - Austin, Texas

Super cute shop. Love the style and vibe. They have an exciting assortment of cheeses to try in store. They also sell wine, cold meats, fresh east tiger bread and crackers, cool merch t shirts, spreads, and more! The staff is super knowledgeable about everything they have in store and are more than eager to share that knowledge and help you create the best charcuterie board at home or whatever your cheese needs may be. Super cute menus and info on the wall about cheese. read more

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#ThankfulThursday2022 I was looking for a gift for a friend that seemingly has everything. I pondered for days over ideas about how I could make her day special. I finally remembered Antonelli's! I made a bee line for the cheese shop and was greeted with a smile. The staff that helped me asked all the right questions to help me put together a beautiful gift bag for my friend. I enjoyed the experience an appreciated the expert advice too. Did you know they also offer shipping right from their store and they package it all up?! I opted to take my gift to go. It ended up being a hit with my friend and I walked out of Antonelli's thinking I need to buy all my gifts from them. I love that you can set a budget and just build your own! I've also been to Antonelli's a couple of times to purchase cheese on special occasions to share at my home. My husband and I love going in and tasting the cheese and deciding what to purchase. It is also a thoughtful, delightful experience just like when I went in to purchase a gift. Antonelli's offers a lot from a cheese club, gift baskets, charcuterie, spreads, crackers and chocolate! I'm so thankful for a local business like Antonelli's that I can count on for the special moments in my life! Customer for life here! read more

Amazing place. Matt greeted us and took us through a tour of flavors and pairings. We tried 5 different cheeses, 2 preserves and a Hawaiian honey. All were crazy brilliant for different reasons. Soft cheese, blend, Brooklyn cave cheese, hard cheese and uber sharp cheddar were all on deck. We walked out with 4 cheeses, bread(amazing local), preserves and the honey. Can't wait to go back! read more

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Finally made it here! Nice little store, employees were very friendly and helpful in choosing cheeses and meats for a charcuterie tray. What a fantastic selection of cheeses , meats, and all stuff charcuterie... they give you samples before you buy and are very knowledgeable about the products they have. The only thing that would make this perfect is if they made small sandwiches to go.... Try this place out, I will definitely be back read more

What an experience shopping for cheese! Incredible customer service. Extremely knowledgeable and friendly employees who answered all our questions and suggested different cheeses to taste so that we knew we'd be buying exactly what we wanted. All the cheeses were delicious of course, but there were some we tasted (and bought) that we would never have thought to try had it not been for the shop's expertise. Excited for our next opportunity to go back for our favorites! For the record, my favorite cheeses were: Brillat Savarin (a creamy, slightly funky blooming rind) Brabander Reserve (a gouda from holland - not smoked like in America, but aged deliciously) Caveman (the first blue cheese I've enjoyed - very entry level and mild) read more

We did the Cheese 101 tasting class and can't wait to go back for more. It was BYOB with 7 types of cheese to taste along with a pairing for each cheese, apricots, salami, chocolate, chutney etc, and bread and crackers. Wow do they stock the best of the best! The instructors were knowledgeable and fun and everything was delicious. The portions were very generous. It was basically a full meals worth of cheese. The old house has so much charm and adds to a cozy, friendly ambiance. Most of the menu items were also available for purchase so we were chose our favorite cheese and favorite topping to bring home too! read more

Antonelli's Cheese - Cheese 101 cheese and pairing menu - Cheese Shops Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I have been wanting to stop by Antonelli's for quite some time now. I love love love cheese and I'm just now starting to learn more and more about it. Signed up for their Valentine's Day date night to get the whole experience. We were a bit late but the staff was friendly and accommodating, they were saving us our seat and we arrived just in time to get started. Every single tasting was a perfect introduction to what they offer - I didn't expect to see local cheeses really and they were all phenomenal. They did a nice ice breaker at the beginning - your name and favorite cheese. They even provided to-go boxes. You were also given the opportunity to shop by selecting à la carte items either by 1/2 pound or pound. We walked away with some Cana de Oveja (soft cheese from Spain) and Bayley Hazen Blue (blue cheesy from Vermont). Plus some dried figs and Cleveland style mustard. They sat us next to a lovely couple that made the evening even more enjoyable. Parking right in front. I will be coming back!! read more

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It was an enjoyable experience, that we learned a lot from. We enjoyed the two ladies guiding us through the cheese tasting, they were friendly, and knowledgeable . The only negative thing I can say is the chair I was sitting on was a bit uncomfortable. The Rose wine I had with the flight was a bit bland. However these are trivial things. The Antonelli cheese tasting was a lot of fun!!! read more

Three of us went for a girls night on Friday evening for a Cheese Tasting. It was a fun and educational event with delicious cheese and wine. The service/host of the tasting was fun and kind. The restaurant itself is very cute and well decorated. read more

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Came here because I was looking for a place in Austin that had special cheeses and I was not disappointed at all! First, the service here was awesome! I found my new favorite cheese here which is their L'Amuse Gouda. The friends I went with loved Flory's Truckle and Sottocenere. Would recommend it if you love cheeses or are looking for a place to build a board. The man (I don't know his name but he wore a black cap and happened to be in the back of one of my photos) who helped us knew a lot about the origins of the cheeses, the backstory, and the unique characteristics of the cheeses. He was also very helpful in showing us cheeses and letting us taste a couple to see if we liked them. In the end, I bought their Caldera Espana, Dry Jack, Flory's Truckle, Manchego, 10-Year Cheddar, Sottocenere, and L'Amuse Gouda cheeses. All were incredible ranging from cheeses that were very sharp to those that had a more subtle fruity flavor. read more

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We are so fortunate to have a place that specializes in cheeses which is unfortunately rare in this country. We were assisted by a very knowledgeable and passionate staff member and we found some amazing items to add to our event for the opening ceremonies tomorrow. read more

We recently attended an event out at Bee Tree Farms (co-hosted by Antonelli's) and it was such a fantastic experience! The set up onsite was quaint - very rustic but with all the amenities you'd want (cute, clean sheltered seating/eating area; gift shop and bathroom) and the additional plus of a working goat farm. The event was a brunch event so the plates were generously filled with curated cheeses and meats and paired with delicious Cava and Rose. We didn't want for food or drink the entire time. Overall, this was a delicious and wonderful local experience - we would absolutely recommend! read more

Antonelli's Cheese - Our plate (not pictured was a sweet pastry - all pastries were sourced from Easy Tiger) - more than enough! - Cheese Shops Near Me - Austin, Texas

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If you are a cheese aficionado or someone who just loves cheese Antonelli's is cheese heaven. Their retail store does get busy so do not plan a quick drive by. We arrived with high expectations and the staff easily blew those expectations out of the water! Not being experts we explained what we liked and did not like. Our cheese sommelier asked some additional questions and proceeded with numerous tastings. Hard cheese, soft cheese, blue cheese was the just the beginning. I asked for a cheese that would take us out of our comfort some and we tasted a soft cheese that I would have never of imagined I would like. We also purchased a jelly that would pair well with one of our selections. We left totally satisfied, raced home, and we built our charcuterie plate. Yes, Antonelli's is pricey but you certainly get great value in regards to the quality of their cheese and customer service. I am reducing my rating by one tenth of a star as I am burnt out on their "Hi we are the Antonelli's" TV ads. ;^) read more

The help and service inside the cheese shop was amazing. Very kind explained everything well on each cheese, gave out a sample of each meat or cheese you ordered and then told you about a wine that would go perfect with it... Amazing read more

My wife and I were gifted a date night at Antonelli's for a tasting. Unfortunately at the last minute we weren't able to go. We couldn't reschedule, but the team there put together two awesome tasting plates for us and we at them at home the next day. They were fantastic! Such a great stay at home date idea. While we missed the experience of being there in person, honestly it was great to eat cheese and sip wine with shorts and a t-shirt on :) Thanks to the crew for making everything so wonderful! read more

Antonelli's Cheese - Menu - Cheese Shops Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Fantastic as always! Ordered the large cheese/charcuterie combination and it was beautiful and very delicious!

I cannot express enough how much I love this shop!! Cheese has been a passion of mine since around 2016 and learning more about different kinds of cheeses was my 2021 goal. This shop has slowly introduced me to blue cheese, which I was scared of before, and creates a personal experience for each group of people entering. You are greeted happily by the workers and they even stick with you and ask specific questions about a cheese you're looking for. The team is all so kind and you can tell they love what they do. I highly recommend this spot for anyone who is wanting to check out a little piece of Austin while visiting, try new cheeses from around the country/world, or want to try a new experience. read more

Antonelli's Cheese - Cheese display case - Cheese Shops Near Me - Austin, Texas

Another one of those places I wanted to check out and today was the day. I picked a few options to test out and probably will go back to try more! Cheese = Life! Super easy placed an order online and picked up in the store. The staff was super nice and friendly. The shop was busy. Verdict so far, the cheese options I chose were exactly my taste! Apart from cheese they had some interest choices of jams, spreads, fish, and meats! Everything you'd need for a platter! read more

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Cheesy heaven! Great selection of cheese, meats, and nosh. Brandon was helpful with his recommendations. Looking forward to enjoying everything we bought. read more

Had a freaking blast. A friend and I went to the date night (it wasn't overly romantic and wasn't weird at all going with a friend) and we were blown away by the quality and quantity if the food. I was afraid it wasn't going to be a proper dinner, but once you added in the really good bread/butter and all the little snacks, we were well fed. The staff was easygoing and very competent, and parking at the South Lamar location is easy. I don't even like blue cheese normally and actually didn't hate it! Going to another class soon. read more

We arrived in Austin to visit good friends for a couple of days. They had a list of places they excitedly described that we should see while we were in Austin including the Capital, the LBJ Presidential Library, Lady Bird Lake, Congress Avenue Bat Bridge, and the Blanton Museum of Art. They stopped and looked expectantly, waiting to hear what we were interested in seeing. "We want to go to Antonelli's Cheese Shop!" We responded. We were so excited after seeing this location featured in a Capital One commercial for the last few years in LA we had to see it in person. Also, we love cheese! Two great reasons to visit Antonelli's. When we arrived we were greated by the friendliest staff behind the counter. There are a wide variety of cheeses from local sources as well as other artisanal providers from around the country. The collection of temptations in the display is amazing. They also happily cut samples to taste for us from any cheese in the case that we were interested in. All of the tastes were delicious and the person helping us shared interesting information about each of the cheeses. We ultimately chose to order a charcuterie board with cheeses, meats, olives, and dried fruits as well as some other delectables. We came back to pick it up and it looked gorgeous. The cheeses include Plain Chevre from Pure Luck Dairy, Cave Aged Marisa from Carr Valley Cheese, Menage also from Carr Valley Cheese, Three Milk Gouda from Old Chatham Shepparding Company, Great Hill Blue from Great Hill Dairy. Our favorite was the three milk gouda which had a nice creamy nutty flavor. The meats included Speck Americano from La Quercia, Pepperettes from Olympia Provisions and Olli Salami from Olli Salumeria. All three of these were very tasty but we were fans of the salami which had a nice rich traditional flavor. The other items on the cheese tray were great accents to the star performers listed above and included figs, grapes, corn nuts, olives, dried apricots, sweet peppers, and cornichons. This tray was a delight and we savored every bite. Antonelli's Cheese Shop is a delectable stop and a must for any cheese lover. The staff are so friendly and knowledgeable offering samples of their cheeses and dispensing valuable cheese wisdom along the way. We will definitely be back anytime we get a chance to visit Austin in the future. read more

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Stopped by just to look inside-and the workers here are absolutely awesome and friendly. Especially Paul, the worker who helped us out. He let us sample the cheeses and was really informative about everything! Just a great experience with great flavors, definitely a place to stop by if you're in Austin and love cheese! I ended up loving the Caña de Ovejo, which is a more mellow cheese. read more

Antonelli's Cheese - Lobby - Cheese Shops Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Phenomenal. A cheese lover's dream. I've heard about this place from several restaurants and stores. Always heard rave reviews! This is THE place for cheese connoisseurs. Antonellis is nestled in Hyde Park within a row of stores/restaurants off Duval. Parking is scarce so be prepared to park on the street. Once you walk in you'll be greeted by friendly employees ready to guide you through the cheeses. You'll start on the right side with the creamy, soft cheese options then move along your cheese journey to the left where you'll find blue cheese varieties. Based on your cheese flavor preferences/profile they'll allow you to try several options until you find the one to your liking. I appreciate that the staff (cheesemongers) talk you through the flavors of each cheese, how it's made, the history, etc. As a cheese lover it was an incredibly helpful process!! I also loved that I could try the cheese before purchasing the items. I ended up selecting 4 cheeses but almost left with 7. The cheese is pricey but well worth it! The cheese I purchased ranged from the semi soft style (Challerhocker hailing from Switzerland) to a creamy soft cheese (Jasper Hill Farms in Vermont - Willoughby). Wow. Fantastic. I spent way too much money and will happily do so again! They also have meat options - salami, pepperoni, and prosciutto - but they didn't float my boat. I wish they'd partner with Salumi out of Seattle for their charcuterie offerings that would make this place beyond amazing. I love that I got to try several cheese varieties that I normally wouldn't have tried and found them surprisingly delicious and will most likely try them (or purchase them) next time. With how expensive quality cheese is these days this is a wonderful way to go outside of your comfort zone and experience new flavors without the full commitment! Visiting Antonelli's was truly an "experience" from beginning to end. Having engaged and passionate employees really makes this place a notch above others. Please open a location in San Antonio! read more

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This review is for their Cheese 101 class on a Tuesday night. This was the first cheese tasting class I went to, and it was lot of fun! Let's start at the beginning. Purchasing their classes was a breeze. After purchasing a Brunch class, I ended up wanting another class instead, and Anna was able to switch classes for me and refund the difference. Great customer service! Parking was fairly easy. I arrived to the Cheese House on time, while their parking lot was filled up, the street parking was a breeze! Our host was super knowledgeable of the cheeses we were tasting that day and incorporated a lot of stories and humor throughout. The cheeses were delicious and their pairings from peppers, to chocolate, to jams were fantastic. Our class was around 20 people total divided in four separate tables. Bread and the olive and nuts palate cleansers were nice additions and the supply was plentiful. It was BYOB, but you can walk across the street to their shop for customized wine pairings. It was a lot of cheese and definitely filled me up for the night. In the end, I definitely learned a lot about what cheeses I liked and which ones I didn't. Definitely a soft cheese kind of person; the June's Joy was amazing! read more

Antonelli's Cheese - From their Cheese 101 class - Cheese Shops Near Me - Austin, Texas

We've done 6 of their virtual classes! If that isn't testament enough, I've convinced other businesses and organizations to use them for events multiple times because their stuff is just so good. They support the community in dozens of ways: small businesses included in their shop like Austin Jam Company, Confituras, Abbey Jane Bakery, and more; donating any time the city is in crises (i.e. COVID, snow storm of Feb 2021), They're genuinely the most enjoyable couple. I love the personal classes with them on Facebook and jump at anything its a tasting "with the Antonelli's!" They have the best stories on how they meet cheese makers around the world and its a joy. They also get some UNIQUE cheeses and some ~stanky~ lovely earthy cheese that any cheese head will love. Our families know our obsession with them and buy us gift cards for every holiday. I can't wait for in person events to come back! read more

Antonelli's Cheese - Slow Foods event Jan 2021. 6pack each from 512 Brewery with limited edition brews, AMAZING CHEESE, bread, chocolate, and spreads. - Cheese Shops Near Me - Austin, Texas

My boyfriend and I's experience at Antonelli's was an absolute delight. Nicholas was so knowledgeable helping us pick out cheese, meats and jam for a charcuterie board we were putting together for a dinner party with friends. He really took his time to explain the origins and flavors of everything and considered any preferences that we had (e.g., likes, dislikes, etc.). As two people who didn't know anything about cheese and how to pair them appropriately, this was super helpful. The shop itself is tiny but very cute with plenty of items to browse while waiting for your turn (when we went it was pretty busy). Definitely recommend a visit here if you need a cheese board for any event or if you just like cheese and tasting experiences in general. Forgot to take pictures while in the shop but the cheese board we made is shown below! read more

Antonelli's Cheese - Variations of soft, semi-soft and hard cheeses with prosciutto and other meats. - Cheese Shops Near Me - Austin, Texas

If you want non grocery store cheese or meat, Antonelli's is THE place to hit up. Pay no mind that they are really the only one. They may have a monopoly on the Austin market, but they sure don't act like it. If there were two words to describe them it would probably be humility and quality. I purchased a Raclette class preCOVID and when it was cancelled we received credit for virtual classes. I pinged them asking if I could just transfer the credit to use for retail and they did it without batting an eye. I've since ordered a date night spread to enjoy...by myself. And I'd def go on another date with me! Antonelli's made me look like I made such an effort when all I really did was click "date night" button and my scheduled delivery date! The selection of cheeses and meats and accoutrements, plus bubbly, was superb. I also recently used the credit to purchase some cheese/meat plates for a get together and they were impressive in presentation and scrumptiousness. Step up your cheese game and order from Antonelli's! read more

Antonelli's Cheese - Medium tray and bread/crackers - Cheese Shops Near Me - Austin, Texas

We went to a special event in collaboration with Tiny Pies from Austin, TX, and oh my! What a match! The menu shown in the image speaks for itself. It started of very nice and smooth, and ended with a gooey red hawk cheese. I'm a Tiny Pies fan, but had never been to Antonelli's before. After this event, I'm most def an Antonelli's fan for life! I left the event with a pound of cheese and caramelized pecans that were offered for sale after the tasting. I must say that I will def follow all events by Antonelli's from now on. Exquisite cheeses and abundant cheese knowledge! Shout out to Tiny Pies Chef for the amazing pies!!! read more

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The Yelp community never ceases to amaze me. I now understand why this place has five stars. My girlfriend ordered the cheese + meats tray, and I was blown away. This place offered a fantastic plate filled with so many delicious items. You also can't go wrong with the service/presentation of the things. If you need something for an event or just something to enjoy with mimosas, go to Antonelli's, and you won't be disappointed. read more

Antonelli's Cheese - Cheese + Meat Plate - Cheese Shops Near Me - Austin, Texas

Well, mark this down as one of my absolute favorite spots in Austin! The staff are all so incredibly kind and patient, and they help you learn about cheeses your interested in. It's the quaintest little cheese shop with a beautiful glass window showcasing their available cheeses. Every single cheese we tried was delicious, it was hard choosing which ones to take home with us! We fell in love with the chocolate and orange goat chèvre, the ossau-iraty, and the brabander Gouda. I can't wait to go back and try more! read more

Antonelli's Cheese - Cheese Shops Near Me - Austin, Texas

This neighborhood gem is truly a one-of-a-kind, spectacular place. I've come here for over 20 years and not only are the products the very best you can find in Austin, but this family-run spot has the best customer service and the most fun events! I absolutely love their tasting nights; from date nights to birthdays or family visits, I love coming here for a cozy, fun and delicious night. It's also the perfect place to pick up delicious food for events, small parties, or just for yourself! read more

Great customer service. Phenomenal cheese selection with free tastings galore. Highly recommend this shop. Limited parking is available up front with a larger lot in the back. read more

I had family come in from out of state and they had seen Antonelli's on TV so they had to go. It was okay, staff was friendly and accommodating. The shop was clean and well maintained. Items were overpriced in my opinion. It's a place I will visit once but probably won't return. read more

This place is SO COOL. First, it is around the corner from Quack's, where I spent most of my time studying while at UT. Second, free samples of every jam and every cheese in sight! We had such a cool cheesemonger (wish I got her name) who let me sample the very itty bitty last bit of the Confituras strawberry balsamic black pepper jam, plus we sampled a bunch more. Then we tried various cheese she suggested and ended up buying three of them! However, we were almost through the case to the register when I spotted it...PANTALEO! This is my favorite cheese and it sure is hard to find! First I got it at Mimi's Cheese Shop in my little town. Then it was no longer carried there. I found it at some Whole Foods here, sometimes. Then it was hard to find again. But...TODAY! Pantaleo, in the case! All of its aged, hard goatness with citrus notes and OMG I got to taste it and buy it! I came here for jam and to show my mom cheese, but I left with jam AND cheese! Sometimes it be like JAM! Sometimes I find my favorite cheese! The cheesemonger ran across the street to the cheese house and gave us a FREE ICE PACK too! I love it! read more

We had the most enjoyable time taking the riclette class with friends learning more about cheese than I ever thought I needed to (in the best of ways!). The class was lighthearted and the food offering was heartier and more diverse in options than I expected too. The staff were all extremely pleasant as if they were experiencing a night out with us. read more

I love this place the cheese is deeeeelish kinda expensive...too many hipsters in there but a great place...I LOVE IT...but Mrs.Antonelli's Pasty PHONEY smile makes me want to vomit . read more

I attended an Antonelli's virtual cheese tasting with a professional/work related group, and it was easily the best virtual COVID programming I've attended - BOOK THEM FOR SAFE TEAM BONDING! I picked up the cheese plate at their Cheese House in Hyde Park and was in an out in less than 5 minutes. I parked at a specific slot, texted them, popped my trunk and was good to go! During the evening event our host Carolina was a hoot! She has us all laughing and enjoying her cheese insights - so much to learn about cheese! We had an engaging one hour class with chocolate and cheese pairings and all options were unique and delicious. read more

Antonelli's Cheese - Cheese menu - Cheese Shops Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Looking for wonderful craft cheeses? This is the place in Austin. I love the fact that they let you sample various cheeses and tell you about them. The people behind the counter have an enthusiasm that's contagious and I've never been disappointed with any of the cheeses I've brought home. Five stars just for the fact that I can't wait to go back there. read more

Wow. Just wow. Not the experience I was expecting from a cheese shop! My friend took me here on my first visit to Austin and it was easily the best part of my whole trip. We waited our turn in line (probably about 10 minutes on a Monday holiday) and approached the counter to find the loveliest cheesemonger who took us on a "journey" through a variety of cheeses. We sampled about 10 different kinds, a jam and some honey. So many new and interesting flavors that I had never enjoyed before. It was educational, fun and, of course, delicious. I would honestly pay for this type of thing as was surprised it was free! We chose three cheeses to enjoy with some bread and jam on the patio to complete our cheese-venture. I can't wait to go back! read more

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