I got the OG ($7), tomato soup ($6) and Asian fries ($11). Food came out in about 15 minutes. The tomato soup was very Smokey and sweet, more like a marinara sauce with its thickness than soupiness. The grilled cheese was crispy, buttery, cheesy. The cheese and soup were sooooo good together. The fries were also amazing! I loved the sweetly and salty pork along the cheesy crispy fries. This is a very causal restaurant and the prices reflect that. Very happy with the taste, quality, and price of the food! Would definitely come back again!! Food(50%): 8.7 Staff/service(25%):7.0 Value(25%): 9.0 Overall: 8.4/10 read more

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Get the Philly!!! Best Philly Cheese Steak I've ever had. Perfect ratio of cheese to meat. The pickled onions were delightful. Very casual ambience with indoor and outdoor seating. Service was super friendly and fast. Order at the counter then they bring it to the table. They have an assortment of drinks- free filtered water, and beer, wine and canned cocktails. A wide assortment of Grilled Cheese sandwiches which all look amazing- and they are kind to make adjustments as requested- go there and get you some!!! read more

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Been here a few times and enjoyed each visit. The food is delicious and very satisfying. The service is great, very kind people and they give great recommendations if you're overwhelmed by your options. It's a nice spot and I've never seen it too busy where I couldn't have conversations with the people I'm with. Great spot for some yummy food. read more

**this review intended for the Cargo District location. One of the favorites when we visit Wilmington. In the Cargo District, where you can park in their lot or on the street. Some of the best food I've had in the city. A lot of different sandwiches and items to choose from with each sandwich crafted perfectly. Parmesan fries was 10/10 alone; plenty of cheese and seasoning, no soggy fries. Food comes out fairly quick after you order and plenty of seating whether table or bartops along the wall. Highly recommend. read more

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This cheese based restaurant in Wilmington offers a few different types of foods including grilled cheese, sandwiches, and Philly cheese steaks all with different ingredients and flavors. The choices between different grilled cheeses and sandwiches were quite extensive. I opted for the Buffalo chicken grilled cheese which tasted phenomenal and paired very well with their special sauce. The restaurant is quite cool and offers generous indoor and outdoor seating. The woman working the register was kind and willing to provide a student discount with proof that we were students. Overall, I would highly recommend this local restaurant for anyone who is a grilled cheese lover or just looking for something new to try around Wilmington. read more

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Food was great large enough to share, service was quick and easy. Place is nice and clean out door seating.very affordable read more

Cheesesmith - SOUTHERN CHARM so good - Sandwiches Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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I had mixed feelings coming here around 8:30pm last night when they were scheduled to close at 9:00-I HATE being "those people". This place came highly recommended and the reviews looked amazing and would have preferred this more for lunch than dinner but for what I will say are reasons beyond my control we came here at 8:30pm on a Friday night while visiting the area. I am so glad that I had the opportunity to visit! The Mac Mama sandwich was amazing!!! I also had a bite of the Asian fries which I thought were pretty good too. The customer service was great and closing crew were super sweet! We sat outside but the atmosphere was simple, chill vibe. I snapped a photo of a sign in the bathroom that made me chuckle! Thank you for a good meal that was reasonably priced! read more

Cheesesmith - Mac Mama! - Sandwiches Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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Stopped by Cheesesmith and tried the Figgy Smalls grilled cheese along with the parmesan fries. The Figgy Smalls was absolutely delicious. The combo of creamy goat cheese, sweet fig jam, caramelized onions, and fresh arugula was perfectly balanced. It had that sweet-and-savory mix that just works. The parmesan fries were okay, but honestly, the grilled cheese is the real star here. You come to Cheesesmith for the sandwiches, and they definitely deliver read more

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Food was good but online menu needs to be updated. Drove all the way here for an item on the menu that I was told they didn't have in the store. read more

Located at Landfall shopping center next to Terrazzo Trattoria. There is more bar/counter height seating indoors compared to outdoors. High chairs are available. You place your order where the menu is located, then they give you a number and bring the sandwiches over to you when they are done. The menu looks pretty similar, if not the same compared to the first location. They also have sandwiches in addition to grilled cheese. Got the maple bacon and partner got the OG with bacon added. Didn't realize until towards the end that our sandwiches were switched, which was annoying since the staff that delivered it seem to know which one we each ordered. The OG didn't have much cheese in it but had a lot of bacon. It had a hint of garam masala. The maple bacon grilled cheese had more cheese in it compared to the OG. Couldn't finish the whole sandwich, only a little bit over half. Not my favorite grilled cheese sandwiches, but still decent. They do know how to grill the sandwiches so the bread is perfectly crispy. Side of regular Parmesan cheese fries were good, enough for two to three people to share. There is a self-serve station for water, cheeseSmith sauce, and ketchup . The cheesesmith sauce is basically a remoulade. There's also a refrigerator by the front door with to-go CheeseSmith pimento cheese, India pale beer, Prisma rosé, and Prism Sauvignon Blanc cans. read more

We love cheesesmith! I waited forever to try it because I thought they only had grilled cheese. But they have the most delicious deli sandwiches too and the Brussels sprouts are to die for. We have only gotten it delivered so I can't speak to the service. But our meal is right every single time! And their ranch is clearly homemade. I'm a sauce girl so that's important. Give this place a go! read more

Gotta say, nice staff and clean interior... but the value is simply not there. The basic set up is, take an ordinary sandwich, dress it up with all kinds of things that don't really matter, then sell it for 15 bucks. read more

Been in Wilmington for a little over a year now, found this place today and wasn't sure what to expect. But the food is absolutely amazing!! Best grilled cheese I've had in a long time! They have a lot to choose from (I got the southern charm) and everyone there was very nice and helpful! read more

Cheesesmith - SOUTHERN CHARM - Sandwiches Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Good place. Sandwiches seem a little small but actually pretty filling. Interesting selection. Worth a try.

This needs to be a national chain. Best food to have on a chilly day. Wonderful cheesey sandwiches, dang good fries, and tasty soup. Y'all need to experience this for sure! read more

few choices for those who want a traditional type sandwich but had decided on the cheesesteak. Asked what comes on it was told it's just the meat and cheese and caramelized onions, so I asked if I could get raw onions instead of the cooked onions, because I do not like cooked onions. I was told they don't have raw onions. How can a place have cooked onions if they don't have raw onions? Double thumbs down from this customer. read more

I follow them on IG & saw some of the 1 star reviews they posted that were just so ridiculous & complete opposite of my experiences so I had to post my own. 15-20 minutes of a wait for food is not long. It's not fast food where things are pre-made & warmed. These chefs are actually cooking your food when you order so yes, that will take longer than a 5 min Big Mac. Me & my family moved to Wilmington in Dec 2023. This was the first place we tried after our moving truck left. It was their busy lunch but we didn't mind the wait. We were starving and the menu looked so good. Also, if that many people are willing to wait, you know it's gotta be good. And it was SO worth the wait. We have an active toddler so we found a picnic bench outside where we could enjoy the weather & our son could play with rocks. Figgy Smalls?! GENIUS! It was so good, we came back for more that same week & since then have ordered through GrubHub several times already. The Stallion?! Also insane & Italian hoagies are my absolute fave. Fast forward to their Landfall location opening which is closer to where we live, we were thrilled! We stopped by & though I stayed in the car with our sleeping toddler while my husband went in, he came back & said the place looks awesome. There was still seating outside like their Cargo District location & the food was still amazing! Every staff person we've encountered has always been awesome and super friendly. If you see chefs chatting and laughing while they're cooking your food, you know they love what they're doing. If I could give Cheesesmith more than 5 stars I would. read more

Wow!!! The maple bacon grilled cheese and Parmesan fries gave me the food experience in Wilmington that we had been missing!!! How interesting could fries be, right? They were AMAZING!!! simple, but done well! The atmosphere was amazing, simple, friendly, and clean!! The grilled cheese scene in Wilmington is safe!! read more

It is so good! The best grilled cheese with tons of yummy additions. Great gluten free bread. For anyone complaining about the small wait, your food is cooked for order and a hot grilled cheese is by far worth it! read more

This was our first time here and we've heard good things about it. We ordered the Buffalo Baby, Southern Charm, and Parmesan fries. All tasted great but the Southern Charm was lacking both cheese and pork, causing the pickled onions to take over. That was disappointing. We'll probably be back but I would try something different and say something if my sandwich is lacking the next go around. read more

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Absolutely HORRIBLE. The Cheesesteak was so gross. Meat was full of gristle and completely inedible. Threw it away. Will never return.

Food is amazing!! I had actually never visited Cheesesmith before, but I've heard great things about the downtown location so once I saw one opening up in Landfall I decided to give it a try. Their beer cheese fries are so delicioussss, the Parmesan fries are amazing with their signature "Smith Sauce" . I had the "Classic" sandwich and added on ham, bacon, and jalapeños. The sandwich is pretty big for one person, I only ended up eating half. Their dill ranch is also AMAZING. This is for sure going to be one of my favorite spots. Super cute inside as well! read more

Cheesesmith - Classic American Cheese w/ Ham, Bacon, and jalapeños Parmesan fries Buffalo Baby Beer cheese fries - Sandwiches Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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First time I've ever been to a restaurant where there was no mustard salt or pepper to use on your food. The sandwich I ordered looked nothing like it's picture on the menu with only a few slices of cold cuts and lots of chopped up salad. Very disappointed at the price and the service was slow which was surprising since the place was not crowded at all read more

I will start by saying the food is really good. I've been here a few times and the food has always been good. That being said, the customer service is hit or miss, the food is way overpriced, and they really need to have ice! It's obvious none of the profit has gone back into the business. The athletics are very plain and simple and haven't changed since opening. There's not a huge drink selection and it's mainly can drinks or water. For what they charge, some of the profit should at least be used to purchase an ice machine. read more

Delicious kimchi grilled cheese, parm fries, and mac n cheese. They offer free filtered water which is appreciated. Service is great and very friendly. read more

Came up to Cheesesmith & noticed a more lively atmosphere than previous times. The food has always been superb, but there's been a shift in the ambiance that makes me want to come back for more. Mary was very knowledgeable & her witty personality made my hectic July 4th more enjoyable, while hearing Grateful Dead playing in the background brought a sense of peace and joy. I'll be back soon! read more

Cute little place with a ton of sandwich choices. We were there at 2 pm in a Saturday afternoon and there was a steady flow of traffic in the door, indicating it's a popular spot. Food was a little pricey ($12 for a pimento and bacon grilled cheese(, but the sandwich was tasty. Loved that they offered water by the glass at no charge, as well as bottled water for purchase, which helped keep my lunch bill a little lower. Our goal was to have a "light lunch" since it was already mid-afternoon, but we came out full. read more

This new location is so much better better than Cargo District! Maybe because it's new and clean and not as busy yet but the food was so much more fresh than what I'm used to getting at the OG location. Fries were super crispy, my sandwich was perfectly made. They even double checked because I ordered vegan cheese if it was OK to use mayo on the bread when making it. Super attention to detail, really nice, helpful and friendly staff. Outdoor seating area with fans to keep the hot air moving. Definitely will be back! read more

Friendly customer service. Many options of grilled cheese. The tomato jam is great. Located in Landfall shopping center. Outdoor seating.

We had never been to one of the two brick and mortar Cheesesmith and enjoyed the food at Military Cutoff. It was a cold winter night and we wished the inside had been a little warmer but it was still passable. The service was excellent and the four of us enjoyed different sandwiches, each delicious. read more

This place is so good, I ordered a chicken cheesesteak, as an atheist, it made me start praying again, please order the chicken cheesesteak. It's the best cheese stake I've EVER HAD. Wait their coming they heard me, oh fuck oh shit oh fukc oh shi read more

The stallion is a GREAT sub! Ingredients are flavorful and fresh. Service was prompt and courteous!

I love it here! It's so comforting to get a grilled cheese and some Brussel spouts. Because you know they equal out in a way lol!

Absolutely gas, I can now pass away peacefully after crunching and munching this absolute cuisine. Glad I ordered it because I'm now paralyzed from the stomach down. Will absolutely order once a week read more

Overall, it was really good. I had the grilled cheese with bbq pork, which was really good. I was somewhat surprised that they did not offer some sort of combo, but honestly the sandwich was filling enough. There was a nice vibe for such a casual place, though I was the only customer. read more

Food was delicious. Sandwich was so big I could only eat half and the beer cheese fries here a hit.

Love the brendito and smith fries! Our family eats at cheesesmith at least once a month! Super kid friendly. Outdoor seating, juice boxes for the kids. Only complaint is they don't have one in Hampstead...yet! read more

The sandwiches were good but very overpriced. They're so service water but no ice so it's kind of lukewarm parking was a bit of a hassle. Me and my husband got one sandwich each no sides and free water and it still costed almost $40 to the inside needs updating, and the front doors is very, very hard open. read more

Food is good. Service is hit or miss. First time we went they lost our order. Took almost an hour to get 2 sandwiches. The other people there waited a long time too. They seem to prioritize to go orders. Second time we went there we ordered plain fries and they gave us parmesan fries. Coke products but If you want ice with your drink, bring your own. read more

Grilled cheese was nice, but very odd they don't have ice for drinks. We were told the drinks were cold, but ice tea without ice was disappointing. read more