This is a fantastic little place any foodie must visit when they are in town. Lots of local…read morecheeses to choose from and sample and they will help you find exactly what you are looking for.

A coupla units down from Stonehooker is Lakeview Cheese Galore, a specialty cheese shop. Aside…read morefrom cheeses, they also sell jams, spreads, a small selection of cured sausages, & non-alcoholic drinks like cold brew, kombucha, cider, etc. Store itself is quite small. And according to the friendly male staff member who helped me, about 70% of the cheeses are locally produced. I believe they also make cheese platters for parties. Since the store is small, it is not really meant for browsing. It is best if you're cooking or just want a bunch of cheeses and someone to help you pick out something according to your palate/recipe. 5* service all the way! I was even offered a sample of a caramelized onion cheddar. It was delicious. Of course, it's on the pricey side, priced per 100g. It was $5-6/0.25" slice of cheese. This is GREAT if you're not a huge cheese eater and just want enough for something that you're eating without wasting the rest of the brick. There is a small outdoor seating area, but I'm not sure what it's for. Do they do grilled cheese?? That would be a GREAT idea as this area doesn't have much food options. Highly recommended for cheese lovers...or those who try to be!

I absolutely adore this local cheese shop and their charcuterie board offerings! They have a great…read morevariety of cheese options as well as accompaniments for your next charcuterie board (like the spicy blueberry jam, dried apple slices, figs). We dropped our own board off and they put it together for us. All the cheese is Canadian which is awesome! Lindsay Cheddar is a favourite as well as the blue cheese.

Very wide selection of cheese, the crackers and other snacks were on the more expensive side though…read moreit is Oakville so makes sense. Farmhouse Artisan Cheese has all that you need for a perfect charcuterie board and more. I tried out the 14 Arpents, Grey Owl, and Brebisrousse. I highly recommend the Brebisrousse cheese as it was creamy, smooth, and mild. If you're looking for something crazy try Grey Owl, it was a creamy and semi mild cheese. The mold on top of the cheese is a little frightening but it kind of tastes like wine in a way. I don't recommend the 14 Arpents as it smells and tastes like a barn lol.

My favourite cheese shop. The owner's wonderful, knowledgeable and loves his work. In my dreams I…read moreshop here every night after work.

I love stopping by La Fromagerie and treating myself to some amazingly fresh, flavourful cheeses…read morethat you can't find at the grocery store. They have a huge selection of cheese that is largely from Quebec, including some organic raw milk cheddar, chevre noir and other pasteruized cheese. They also have a few different local cheeses from Ontario, including a raw sheep's milk cheese and some classic aged cheddars. From the imported selection, my favourites are some of the chevres from France, including Clochette (which is about $19), and the Applewood Smoked Cheddar from England, which is a little cheaper - a large triangle piece cost about $7. The store also carries olive oils, vinegar, jams, specialty crackers (including gluten-free), and olives. I bought a container of large, pitted green olives from Spain for about $2. Their baked items are brought in daily. The loaves of bread and baguettes are from Thuet Bakery and the croissants and danishes (which look amazing) are from Pain Perdu. The girl who works at the front counter is also very friendly! She will even let you sample the cheese to help you decide.

This is, at its core, a gourmet cheese and wine shop, along with all the usual companions for these…read moretwo delightful products (crackers, olives, tinned sardines or octopus), some prepared foods...I can't adequately describe the breadth of their offerings...oh yes, also potato chips and duck pasta sauce and jamon and charcuterie boards and...look, just go to their website. The staff are friendly and super knowledgeable about both the cheeses and wines they sell. I appreciate that there is a fair amount of their cheese selection dedicated to Canadian cheese makers/farms. The ambience is an upscale store with a warm feel. I think you can also get a drink and small things to nibble on while you're there. They offer local delivery, which I used last Christmas with no problems. Basically, this is a local gem. Yes, the prices are on the higher side, but you're paying for real quality. Next time you're in the neighborhood, why not at least drop in and take a look around

Mmm... 64 slices of American cheese... 63... 62…read more.. Firstly I'll just put this out there just cuz: Growing up this address was a Cambodian restaurant ran by a friend's father who was a Cambodian army officer and kept talking about one day returning to his homeland to help with demining efforts (the legacy of the dark Khmer Rouge era). Right now this address hosts Good Cheese, which when it first opened felt like a gentrifying jab in the area (what, a wine snack bar in East Chinatown, what whitey madness is this?!), but never got around to trying it in that phase. During COVID they didn't just like many restaurants at the time pivoted to selling bottles, they revamped themselves to be more of a gourmet grocery, which is the iteration I am only familiar with. They still have some bar seating if you ever so inclined to have a glass and a bite. Though mainly you're probably here to admire the top-to-bottom shelf after shelf of gourmet goods from local and imported sources--jams by Kitten & the Bear; French chips in interesting flavours; chocolates; $10 and up canned sardines and other seafood, elevated stuff you won't find elsewhere to treat yourself or cook up a special meal. Wine and beer to take home--fridges stocked with a variety of Ontario craft brews not even the LCBO carries, such as Badlands and a couple Ottawa breweries (Tooth & Nail, Dominion City) I came across on an Ottawa trip. There's a bit of an European-esque grocery vibe to this place, complete with passionate and sometimes quirky staff. And of course there's cheese--good, fancy cheese.

Phenomenal legit coffee. I am blown away. If you like your coffee strong and true this place is for…read moreyou. The coffee comes in a small cup and packs a punch. None of that nonsense Starbucks sizing here folks. Thank you to the gentlemen who made my coffee and helped me out because I was confused and amazed when I first walked in. Fresh large variety of pastries. We got the pistachio donut and it was divine. Thick donut with a pistachio cream/glaze and topped with real pistachios. Service is quick and there is even a small dine in area. Outside they have a lovely Terrance area for people to sip their coffee and enjoy the pastries.

I went to Lazar Bakery in Mississauga to try their famous treats, and it was worth it…read more They have a great variety, including cakes, cookies, puddings, cheeses, and other dairy products. But the standout for me was the Pastel de Nata. It has a wonderfully creamy custard, a beautifully baked caramelized top, and crisp, flaky tart edges that really bring it together. It is so dangerously good, which is very darn easy to keep eating. I enjoyed it a lot and will definitely be back soon!

If you don't see your favourite imported Italian item behind the counter, ask if they have. They…read morehad my favourite Galbani provolone at the back. Slower than molasses service but lots of variety. I think I prefer the Orfus Road location for faster service. The have an espresso bar in the store with good cannolis, sfogliatellas and Italian favourites. All in all, meets the need!

This Grande Cheese location has terrible customer service... I completely ignored for over 5…read moreminutes, while 3 employees, a young male in the deli and 2 women in the pizza area were aware I was waiting to be served. Not sure who is responsible for the hot table, I only wanted a slice of pizza. A customer came up beside me and one of the girls at the pizza helped him get a couple of pizza doughs and whent back to her station. Just plain rude. It's not the first time I have either had to wait way too long to be served or felt like the employee was doing me a favour when I finally got served.

If you want the best meat and service then this is the place. Sausage, steaks, blood pudding, all…read morehave been heavenly. The store is well laid out and they will vacuum pack products on request. I flew to New Brunswick in October with all the necessities to cook a full English breakfast without any problem with blood or leakage!

Best steak store ! I travel from oshawa because I find anything comparable closer. I really…read moreappreciate a dry age ! Definitely high end steaks but if you are a dry age snob like me it's worth it as they usually do longer times !

Check out the Bottega next 2 doors down! This is where they have a full bakery section (treats,…read morecoffee/tea, fresh bread), deli section, sandwich area (can heat it up if needed), food to go (salads, charcuterie boxes, etc), frozen meals (frozen desserts too), a eating area, and a food truck (grilled cheese, poutine, etc). The "Factory" a few wdoors down is the grocery store. I've never been disappointed by any of their sandwiches - bread and ingredients always fresh and tasty, and portions are large (I could never finish them in 1 sitting), and the price was very reasonable. The baked goods are priced even better - similar pastries at other stores are usually more expensive, yet these ones were just as good. The brisket poutine is HUGE and the brisket was delicious - just wish there was more cheese. Service is friendly overall, but they take their time with each order. Lots of seating, but parking situation is not good, and public transport is not convenient - we just ubered here the several times we went.

Omg if I died and went to heaven this is what I want it to look like, so many amazing cheeses,…read moremeats, produce and much more. The absolute best charcuterie boards made to take and was such a hit at our event