I was pleasantly surprised by this one. I'm not a fan of "cheesy" things nor do I have an affection for grilled cheeses, but I really enjoyed this experience. I ate half of a Buffalo Baby and half of a Figgie Smalls. Both were good, but I enjoyed the Buffalo Baby. The Figgie Smalls was the perfect blend of sweet and savory; I just missed having some meat on it. Bacon or some type of pork would have been perfect. I'm glad that I gave this place a try! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The service was great, and the atmosphere was welcoming[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. read more

Cheese Smith - Half BUFFALO BABY and Half FIGGIE SMALLS - Sandwiches Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

If I was a gourmet mouse I'd have to place this location of dairy delights high on my list. Take your first step with the OG and then explore the variations on a theme The sandwiches are HUGE and should really be shared. I think the tomato soup is fabulous paired together. I prefer eating g outside. Ambiance inside is a bit dull. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Cute little place in cargo district of Wilmington![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Grilled cheese in anyway you can think of with various fry options as well! I got just the classic and it was so good. Took a bit to get it but it was definitely worth it! read more

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Turkey grilled cheese is one of a kind, truly. I would not recommend their loaded style fries, but I think their regular fries would actually be some of the best! We had to wait a little bit for ours which was well worth it, and [[HIGHLIGHT]]it's tucked in a nice growing area of Wilmington.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Cheese Smith - Fries - Sandwiches Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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Kinda pricey I had the southern charm grilled cheese and a tomato soup Food was filled with flavor and delicious Service was pretty quick Really only negative I had about was felt was overpriced read more

Cheese Smith - Sandwiches Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

I got the buffalo cheese and the loaded fries. The buffalo was very good but had a watery texture to it like it has been soaking, the sauce is great and complimented by the bread. The loaded fries seem to have a sweet rub seasoning on the fries and coveredddd in cheese and a sauce. The sauce isn't really a bang flavor, honestly had a sour cream taste to it. Expensive. For the two items it was 29$. The service was great, a hole in wall vibe. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Not many people sit and eat.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Parking is gravel and kinda cluttered. If you're in the area i would recommend! ***edit*** after warming up the second half of the buffalo sammich - there are shredded carrots on the chicken! Thats the "water" vibe i was getting when originally reviewed. Warmed up later is just as good! read more

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I love sandwiches, especially grilled cheese. I'm also a big fan of buffalo sauce. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This restaurant is in a cool area with a couple other shops and restaurants.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was clean inside and the person taking my order was cheerful.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] You order at the counter then are given a numbered table marker and they bring your food to your table. I asked for the picked carrots and celery on the side because celery isn't usually my thing but it works perfectly with this sandwich. The bread was not greasy and toasted to just the right level of crunchiness on the outside. The sandwich was adequately cheesy and I felt like they nailed the ratio of cheese, chicken, bread, and sauce. I almost ordered another sandwich to take home (I live over an hour away at the moment) but didn't and I regret it. The portion size was bigger than I expected for $12. Some might find it expensive but I might be used to prices from bigger or more touristy cities so I thought it was a good value. The menu had a variety of interesting grilled cheese sandwiches and I saw they have a special Thanksgiving type sandwich so I'll definitely be going back soon. Update-- I got the Leftovers sandwich. I wish it had roasted turkey or even chicken instead of deli meat. The other flavors on the sandwich were delicious! The cold cuts just felt a bit too slimy for this type of hot sandwich. I got a Buffalo Baby to go and asked for the slaw on the side, just like I'd had it on my first visit but it was included on the sandwich anyhow. I don't live in the area but came for day trips to holiday markets/fall activities. I still feel like this place deserves 5 stars and I will be eating here when I return to the area! read more

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Food was excellent!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great atmosphere, friendly staff and restaurant is always clean, laid back and casual.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Cheese Smith - Sandwiches Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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I have been wanting to try this place. We are just hanging out waiting for friends. We got cheese fries. Fries were nicely cooked. Cheese sauce was great They have juice. Which my kid loved. The juice i made locally. I have bought tea from her as a vendor. No GF beers. Had one cider We were not supposed to be eating so unsure about the GF menu. read more

Cheese Smith - Hanging out - Sandwiches Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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We stopped here for a late dinner. The employees were friendly and could answer questions about the menu items. The atmosphere was aesthetically pleasing (cutes word signs and plants). There's plenty of seating indoors and outdoor. Hubby ordered the Brendito which he really enjoyed. It was the perfect mixture of sweet, spicy and savory. 5/5 I ordered the Buffalo Baby (with the slaw on the side). We also decided to try the Parmesan fries. I usually wouldn't order something that I love at other restaurants but they only have one chicken option. I'd give it a 3/5. The fries were really basic and I hardly could taste the Parmesan. I looked at the menu while eating them and should've ordered the beer cheese for my fries instead. read more

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First time here. Ordered the Hoss Sandwich. Paid $14.00 for it when it came out I was excited. Looked like a big sandwich and it was. Upon first bite I noticed that the bacon tasted burnt. After the second bite the sandwich seemed very dry and bland. I decided not to eat anymore of it because I was not happy with spending the money on a sandwich I couldn't eat. I just pushed it away. I was drinking a bottle ice tea. I decided I wanted water and went to the counter to get a cup. When I asked for a cup the cashier asked me how my sandwich was. I the proceeded to tell her the bacon tasted burnt, I my was dry and very bland. She asked me if I was kidding and I said no that I'm being honest that it was probably one of the worst sandwiches I've ever eaten and that the sandwiches at Publix and Jersey Mikes are better. All she could say was "I'm sorry"! I was honestly expecting for her to say what can I do to make it better, offer to add some sauce to the sandwich or if anything to ask if I wanted to try a different sandwich in which I would've have declined because I was already pissed about the first one. I definitely would've take a refund and given back the sandwich with two bites taken out if it. I guess this is what I get for not ordering one of their signature grilled cheese sandwiches like the rest of my group. Very disappointing. Maybe I caught them on an off night. read more

Food was amazing!! The sandwiches are the reason we picked this place during our travels. To make a grilled cheese sandwich with gourmet flavors is genius read more

I guess it all depends when you go and your tastes. [[HIGHLIGHT]]For me, this place is pretty great but I was the only one here when I walked in on a Saturday night.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was good, was a little disappointed they only have their Cheesesteaks on Wednesday at this location but wound up with the Stallion and it absolutely did not disappoint. Probably should have gone with the signature grilled cheese, but had one of those this morning so haha. I do recommend trying this one, good place and I will be back when I am in town again. read more

What an amazing variety of grilled cheese sandwiches! I had the Figgy Smalls and it was amazing! Service was great. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place was clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food was top notch! read more

Unique concept and flavors, so I'm a fan! Excited to go back because the food was great! Definitely interested in trying more grilled cheese flavors but the Brie and jam was unique and really good! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Vibe was fine, nothing too memorable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Cheese Smith - Brie and jam grilled cheese with the parmesan fries - Sandwiches Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

CheeseSmith never disappoints, and the Buffalo Baby is a must-try! The perfect mix of spicy buffalo chicken and melty cheese, paired with their homemade buttermilk ranch that's absolutely to die for. The parmesan truffle fries are next-level, too--always fresh, flavorful, and totally worth the indulgence. The service is always great. Cook time can be a little long, but trust me, the food is well worth it. Plus, the location near the Cargo District makes it easy to grab your meal and explore nearby spots, many of which let you bring your food in. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Or just eat inside as they have plenty of seating and a cool atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Definitely a go-to for an amazing grilled cheese experience! It's a must stop with friends when coming to Wilmington! read more

Cheese Smith - BUFFALO BABY, REGULAR PARMESAN FRIES, and Buttermilk Ranch - Sandwiches Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Don't come here if you are in a rush. Also things on the menu not all available so have choices in mind when ordering. What we did end up with was decent -the detour sandwich was fine as was the Brussels sprouts. Came at 2pm (not lunch rush). Probably won't be back tho. Points for using compostable materials. They also didn't put napkins or forks into our to go bag so now after already tipping them for good service I have to find some at another place. read more

Cheese Smith - Detour sandwich! - Sandwiches Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

[[HIGHLIGHT]]A few weeks ago a seemingly-unhoused person dug through Cheese Smith's dumpster and left a mess.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Which sucks. But what also sucks is that Cheese Smith posted a video of this person on their social media. When they were called out on that poor choice, they took down the video and asked for feedback about how to handle their dumpster so they don't have to ask their staff to clean up trash. And while doing that they still shamed the person who was desperate enough for food to eat literal garbage. I offered suggestions which they never responded to. All that said, I'll rethink where my money goes next time I want to spend $12 on a sandwich. I don't want to delete my original review because I do still think they're super yummy, but do need to update my star rating. read more

If you like anything with cheese, Cheese Smith most likely will have something you will enjoy. It is a fast casual restaurant with a great atmosphere inside and some outside seating as well. It is a part of the cargo district so there are quite a few shipped around it to check out after you eat. I got the Buffalo Baby sandwich which was essentially Buffalo chicken dip in a grilled cheese format and it was delicious. Also split a side of beer cheese fries they were also great. The beer cheese was packed with flavor, the fries were nice and crispy and overall were just really delicious. There are a lot of different grilled cheese options as well as cheese fry options, it is something fun and different and worth trying out! read more

Cheese Smith - BUFFALO BABY - Sandwiches Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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Okay this place is amazing. I was watching a food network show last night and the Cheesesmith was mentioned. It had been years since I tried the food truck so I swung by after an evening run. I ordered the Buffalo Baby and a side of Brussel sprouts. The sprouts are some of the best I think I've ever had. They're coated in Parmesan and have a chili oil (?) finish with a bit of heat. The grilled cheese is gooey, crunchy, and has a bit of heat. It's not at all like anything I've had before and that's a good thing. read more

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This is our office lunch treat!! Whenever we get Cheese Smith... it's all we can talk about! Everyone gets something different and every sammie is delicious - and their service is amazing!! I'm a Figgy Smalls fan, but other love the OG!! This is an amazing treat - and the staff is just so wonderful! Cannot recommend enough!! read more

went there for dinner last night with some friend, service was great and the employees were very nice but the meat on our sandwichs gave 3 of us food poisoning. it's a shame because Ive enjoyed eating there in the past but I don't think ill be going back now. read more

You know if you read the reviews I love the Cheesesmith and each time we go we have a diffierent sandwich, I Wont bore you with another full blown review but do yourself a favor and go and get the Parm Fries, and so far I think we have tried 2/3 of the sandwiches and just so good, not a bad one in the bunch. So much to do right around this "Cargo District" read more

Cheese Smith - View - Sandwiches Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

So crispy and full of flavor. The fries and cheese sauce hit the spot. I'd recommend getting a sandwich with more stuff inside. The brendito was the better of the two with figgie smalls. Figgie has good flavor but not enough 'stuff' in it. Brendito has bacon, pepper Jack and jalapeño that was amazing. The southern was stuffed and full of flavor too. Gotta come back for the others read more

Cheese Smith - THE BRENDITO and FIGGIE SMALLS - Sandwiches Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Mmmmm on a cold rainy day, what is better than grilled cheese? Only delicious specialty grilled cheese!!! I came in recently to pick up dinner for my man and I- I got the one with brie and berry jam, and my man got one with tomato jam on it. They were both perfect- the bread was perfectly toasted, the cheese melty, and the combination of flavors was perfect! read more

Cheese Smith - Sandwiches Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Very cool setting and much larger inside than you'd think. Plenty of outside tables all around the building, but the inside is nice as well. They have a great selection of creative sandwiches to choose from. My sandwich, the one with goat cheese was amazing!! It was toasted perfectly and was loaded with just the right amount of ingredients. My husband ordered the Buffalo chicken one and it didn't have enough of the Buffalo seasoning. The Parmesan fries were great and were piping hot! They have can drinks and a good selection of local beer on draft. One thing to note is that it's not fast service, they cook it as a grilled cheese should be cooked - slow and steady. So, don't go if you're in a hurry. read more

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Brick and mortar location in the cargo district. Parking is no problem in the surrounding streets. Cheesy goodness from the food truck has made its way to this permanent spot! Excellent service... nice local beer selection and an IG worthy decor make this a must try spot! read more

Cheese Smith - Southern Charm w/Parmesan French Fries - Sandwiches Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Cheese Smith is a simple establishment here in Wilmington, savory food for a quick bite.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The limited menu doesn't offer much for variance. The food is good, with house-made sauces. There isn't too much to you can expect from a grilled cheese restaurant, but they do make a very good grilled cheese. read more

Great quick lunch option in the cargo district. Grilled cheese options from basic to fancy and I loved that I could do a dairy free option, as it's been months since I've been able to have one. I ordered the Kim Cheese - cheese with kimchee for a little bit of spice. We also ordered the brussel sprouts with pork belly, which were Smokey and crispy and good! My lunch mates enjoyed their Buffalo chicken and Brie options as well. Fries were seasoned crispy and hot! Great order seating around the outside and the lunch portion is good for one. Warning for carb overload afterwards, most of us needed naps later on ha! read more

Cheese Smith - Lunch special: Smith Fries - Regular +Kimcheese Sandwich (1/2 portion) made with dairy free cheese +Drink = $13 - Sandwiches Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Not very good. Food was ok 5/10. Slowww service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Atmosphere was ok.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Not to loud so we were able to enjoy a conversation[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

They have the best vegan cheese esp with buffalo cauliflower and their sandwiches are TWO meals for me! I go there regularly you can add what you want or order a menu item. I love it! read more

Arrived 8 minutes after they opened on their grand opening day and there was already a line outside. If the line is super long, don't think about trying to crowd inside to stay in the shade, because they will tell you you will have to wait outside (in the hot sun). At least they passed around paper menus while people were waiting in line. They are located in the Cargo District across Salt and Charm and have their own parking lot behind them. It's not very big inside, but there are 4 outdoor bench table seatings. It was very busy inside and loud but at least they had Post Malone playing overhead to keep me entertained. The hanging wall vases in the bathroom were cute. There is a changing diaper station in the bathroom. The menu has a total of six grilled cheese styles that they have had before including the addition of KimCheese (to my knowledge I haven't seen it before). Sides are watermelon slices, their signature french fries with new additions of beer cheese and an option of making it more of an entree with pulled pork. Desserts were salted caramel banana pudding and key lime pie. We ordered the Buffalo Baby ($12) and KimCheese ($10) grilled cheese sandwiches, a side of beer cheese fries with green onions ($9), and the salted caramel banana pudding ($5). The sandwiches come on their usual about 5"x6" thick sliced bread. My partner enjoyed the Buffalo Baby. I thought it was okay, not that spicy. The KimCheese wasn't as good as I was expecting. The kimchi was bland. I missed the typical spicy Korean red pepper and tangy taste. On the menu it says KimCheese comes with American cheese, so I was expecting the yellow American cheese, but it was the white American cheese. The yellow American cheese would have paired better. The beer cheese fries were decent. You can taste the hint of beer in the melted cheese. With the fries, we could only finish about half of our grilled cheese sandwiches. The salted caramel banana pudding was great. I wished there was more salted caramel. Next visit, I'll stick with the OG. That never fails. read more

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Overpriced For $12 I thought I was going to get some fancy grilled cheese on sour dough bread maybe with some gouda and brie. It's literally white bread and processed slice of orange Kraft singles 'cheese'. The American Dairy Association would not consider what they are using in their grilled cheese to be cheese. Gross. Should call the place Imitation Cheese Smith read more

Cheese Smith - Overpriced grilled cheese - Sandwiches Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

My friends and I had heard about this place and couldn't WAIT to try it out when I moved to Wilmington. It's a walk up to order joint, and they bring your food to the table. The servers were helpful in helping us decide what to order. I ordered the OG and my friend got the Buffalo grilled cheese. I was a HUGE fan of the OG, as it had a really sweet tomato jam on it that really gave it a grilled cheese "edge." The place was so cute, and I even took a picture of the wall inside. we were lucky we arrived when we did because it's a smaller place but with good vibes, and it got busy quick! Definitely recommend this place. It's also in a great area of the cargo district and walking distance to a bunch of other spots. Would go again for sure. read more

Cheese Smith - Wall inside Cheese Smith - Sandwiches Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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Great service! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The area is super cool![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Right by the best beer place in Wilmington, Fermental! Food is AMAZING! I would recommend if to anyone who is in the area! read more

Awesome lunch at cheesesmith. Kids loved their grilled cheeses (one with ham, another with turkey and bacon, and one regular). Wife has southern charm and really enjoyed it. I mistakenly ordered the wrong fries (my mistake) and they were nice enough to fix it. We will be back! read more

Cheese Smith - Sandwiches Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

I've been to Cheese Smith plenty of times and knew it was going to be AMAZING. My boyfriend and I grabbed a to go order which consisted of the O.G, the mac mama, a side of parmesan fries, and a slice of their cheesecake. The O.G with the tomato jam is absolutely delicious. It is sweet and savory all at once. The mac mama is filled with their mac and cheese which i think is one of the best items on their menu. The parmesan fries are a MUST. They always come out so fresh and crispy. I've never had their cheesecake before this but man was it good. I loved that they topped it with some caramel sauce. If you have not been to Cheese Smith yet, I highly recommend going! read more

Cheese Smith - Sandwiches Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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Idk, came here with high expectations since rated so high on Yelp but left with a disappointment. It's a busy place. I ordered the Buffalo sandwich, but it wasn't cheesy enough. All I tasted was the Buffalo sauce not the cheese. Fries were okay too. Nothing special. Abit overprice too. read more

Delicious food! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cute spot for a great price,[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] tried 4 different grilled cheese sandwiches and everyone loved the one they got! read more

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We stopped by after a visit to a Bull City Ciderworks () and had a Mac Momma and Parmesan Fries. The portions are significant so we shared. The sandwich was perfect melty and gooey as any grilled cheese should be. The parm on the fries is a step into indulgence. Even though it was busy the staff was attentive, making sure we were well cared for. I was impressed by the constant attention given to the dinning room. As tables were emptied they were almost immediately cleaned and readied for the next guests. The whole dinning room was clean and looked after. I highly recommend. read more