Madi N.

Went to a French cheese tasting in November and absolutely loved it!!! The host is incredible and incredibly informative about the cheeses and region they come from. The set up and ambiance was awesome--very intimate setting and about a 2 hour event. Highly recommend!

Wow! This cheese shop is incredible. First, obviously their cheese is so tasty and delicious. They hand select each one and can tell you everything about it from the farm, to the flavor complexities, to what dishes it will taste best in or with. They also serve up unbelievably good grilled cheese. In addition, they carry some lovely complementary grocery items like pastas, sauces, chocolate, jams, fruits, and nuts. And they are exactly the kind of caring, dedicated, small business that I love to support with my patronage. They care about the small farmers making the cheeses. They care about nourishing their customers with their products. They care about contributing to Western, PA communities. Can't recommend them enough.

Allison C.

Wow wow wow! I am extremely impressed with Chantal's Cheese Shop. I have driven past this shop a countless number of times and never knew it was here. Before even stepping foot into the shop, my family headed upstairs for a cheese tasting class. The whole vibe of the tasting room was so welcoming. Anaïs, the owner, is extremely knowledgeable. Her sense of humor made this experience that much better. She paired each cheese with a different butter/jam or chocolate, and surprisingly enough, it made the cheese taste even better which I did not think was possible. She was able to answer any questions we had, and was always polite with her response. When the class was over, we headed down to the shop where we received 10% off for being at the tasting. This shop is amazing because there is not only cheese to buy, there is an array of chocolate, sauces, jellys/jams/butters, pastas, and so much more. My favorite part was the "Tiny Bits Bin" located in the fridge. This bin hold small pre-cut pieces of cheese you can purchase. It honestly is a genius idea. This shop also has lunch options, which I NEED to try one day. This was such a fantastic experience, and I can not wait to bring my friends to a class and the shop in the future. Everything about this experience was phenomenal and I would recommend it to anyone!

Mariela B.

I've been eyeing this place for about 2 years. Whenever I drove by I kept telling myself I needed to check it out. I'm glad I finally got to check it out. Anais, the owner gave us a private class the other day. I thought i loved cheese, but Anais, who is French, is on another level of passion. It makes sense that she would be a cheese connoisseur, or should i say fromage? The passion and excitement in her presentation were palpable and very much welcomed. We got to try 5 different types of cheese: chèvre, brie formier, Jerseyhoeve, Cabot Clotbound Cheddar, and Cashel Blue, which were all paired with different jams, figs, and mustards. Afterwards, we got to check out the cheese shop.

Yiying X.

Abosolutely the best cheese shop in Pittsburgh, my go-to place for cheese! You can find all variety of cheese, spreads and jams, crackers and chocolates, and salamis from all over the world. Anything you need for a charcuterie board can be found at this place. Everyone is patient and knowledgeable, when I have a ton of questions, they answer with patience and will give recommendation on what I I would like to try or I am looking for. It's the holiday season, absolutely the best time to get some tasty and fancy cheeses and snacks from them, you won't regret! Highly recommend.

Erin B.

I can't say enough good things about Chantal's! They have an amazing variety of cheeses, including local and international cheeses and meats. They bake baguettes fresh daily, and have various accompaniments such as jams, pickled veggies, etc. A true one stop shop for a charcuterie board. The workers were SO nice, offering suggestions and tastings. Everything we tried was delicious. I will be returning anytime I am looking for gourmet cheeses or when looking for some appetizers.

Rachel T.

I love this little cheese shop! It's located right across the street from Children's Hospital, and specializes in all things cheese and charcuterie. They have a booth at the Bloomfield Saturday Market that I make sure to hit every weekend. Their homemade fresh mozzarella is awesome! It's so creamy and you can tell it's fresh. Their homemade ricotta is THE BEST! I used it to make homemade ravioli filling and I loved that you could taste the lemon juice in it! It's fun to stop in the shop to browse, although their cheeses are expensive. I like to try the small ends from blocks of cheese that are sold for only a few dollars. It's a fun way to try different types of cheese without committing to a full block. I like that they sell the cheeses by the 1/4 lb. I think other cheese shops in the area make you buy at least 1/2 lb. The employees at Chantal's introduced me to Marigold, and Cornerstone cheese- I loved both! And make sure to get the St. Angel Brie. It is like butter! You can just spread it on crackers or bread and it is incredible!! I also saw 2 nurses from Children's stop in to get gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches while I was waiting to check out. I will have to keep that in mind that they offer sandwiches too!

Rachel C.

BEHOLD! This is a cheese lovers paradise! There's truly nothing like this in the PGH area... A magical place dedicated to all things cheese. If you love cheese, and I feel like this is a popular opinion, this spot is a MUST! Listen, I know nothing about cheese. I am a simple woman. I like cheddar and gouda. I do not know about fancy pants cheeses. But I know I like eating fancy pants cheeses! I love working my way through different kinds. I called to order a cheese and charcuterie board for my anniversary and wasn't sure whether I wanted to go with one of their already put together ones or create my own. Problem was, there is no way I could create my own without going in or knowing the different types of cheese they offer. Also one small note too, I didn't realize this until recently. A charcuterie board is literally just meat. It does not include cheese. So if you are getting both on a board, it is a cheese and charcuterie board. It's often listed at restaurants as a charcuterie board even if it just has cheese or has both. Just FYI :) But I digress... I ended up calling and chatting with a very nice man who guided me towards The Made in America board because I said I like cheddar and sharp cheese. My husband likes blue cheese so I also ordered an additional cheese. I also added on crackers because that does not come with the board. It was a great spread! I ordered the small to split between the two of us and ate it for 3 days after. The cheese definitely didn't last long both between the two of us and whatever was left got hard quickly. But that's not the shops fault, that's just what cheese does. Everything was really good, but as with any board there's always clear favorites (the sharpest cheeses for me!). I also LOVED the dried apricots. There were ample fruit on the board and I honestly wish I would have asked to switch the dried cranberries because they're not my favorite. I bet they would have done it. The only thing I would love for them to start doing is put little picks/signs on what each cheese and meat was or write it on the top of the container above the cheese and meats. I didn't think to ask when I picked up, but once I got home I could guess some of them and others I was like... maybe this is what it is after checking the website again. I think next time I'd like to go in and pick out my own meats and cheeses. I know it's slightly difficult these days with COVID, but they are being super safe and only letting one person into the shop at a time. I waited outside for someone to finish up, but it didn't take long. There's lots of other items in the shop like crackers, jams, spreads, etc. So much more than I can even remember. Such a fabulous shop and I can't wait to order again soon!

Auralia H.

So many options to choose from- cheese, charcuterie & accompaniments! The staff is very helpful and knowledgeable, I was purchasing as a gift for someone who likes stinky cheese and they were able to point out great recommendations that they had in the case. They also have a small menu of about 3 or so grilled cheeses perfect for lunch. The street parking is a little tough since it's on a busy road located across from a hospital. We were able to find a spot about a block away.