We tried to go to another local eatery, but it was an hour wait. So we decided on Cheesewalla and so glad we did! It was an 11/10. The staff was friendly #1, because no matter how great the food is, if you're a jerk...hard pass. #2 The food was exceptional!! We had the baked potato and the mushroom swiss sandwiches to share and an order of ravioli. Highly recommend! read more

After dreaming of trying this place for months, I finally got to try it out. It's a small spot with about 4-5 picnic tables outside to eat at. They have a variety of grilled cheese sandwiches, with fun takes on them. The bread was perfectly crunchy and buttery and was full of meat and mac. The mozzarella sticks were large however they don't give enough marinara but they were cheesy, fried deliciousness. Staff was friendly and they sell alcohol. I can't wait to come back and try the jalapeño popper sandwich. read more

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Still the BEST grilled cheese in the IE. Recently I visited and got a half order of my fav pizza sandwich with a side of tots and it was just enough. They accidentally gave me the entire sandwich, even though I only paid for the half sandwich combo. Will be back, oh and the Tomato Bisque is amazing! read more

Cheesewalla - Sandwiches Near Me - Redlands, California

I work about 2 miles from here, and just got a chance to try this place out for lunch! I tried the loaded potato sandwich with tots and a lemonade *chef's kiss* for sure! Service was excellent and I feel like I got my money's worth! read more

Cheesewalla - The tots soooo crispy! - Sandwiches Near Me - Redlands, California

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I am judging the food and not the aesthetics of the place. I got the BBQ Mac and Cheesy tots, overall it was underwhelming and meh. The cheesy tots were just tater tots and melted shredded cheese from the pack, I thought it would be taters with a cheese sauce. Honestly you could make this yourself at home by buying frozen tater tots and package shredded cheese. The BBQ Mac was barely okay and the only thing that saved it for this review. The texture and flavors just mashed with each other, not making any part of it stand out. Would I go back and try their other stuff? Not really, no. read more

Cheesewalla - BBQ Mac and Cheesy Tots - Sandwiches Near Me - Redlands, California

*QUICK UPDATE AFTER YESTERDAY'S VISIT: I really don't want to say anything negative about this place because it was literally love at first sight. But I will give it another shot after yesterday's visit. We finally came before the "Late Night" menu as I've mentioned in my previous review. I had been thinking about Cheesewalla every single day since I visited about two weeks ago.. believe it or not. I was determined to try their BBQ Mac Grilled Cheese and was super disappointed! Maybe it was because of the bread they used. It wasn't what I expected, and the BBQ meat was just lightly packed at the ends of the sandwich-- NOT filled throughout. My bf ordered the Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese and both of our sandwiches looked so sad and puny! (I don't want to post the photos I've taken..) I'm really glad we ordered a side of tater tots because now I can vouch for the tater tots and say their tots are 1000x better than their grilled cheese sandwiches. I paid ~$20 for 3 items which wasn't too bad. How can a late night snack actually be more filling than the lunch/ dinner meal? It absolutely makes no sense to me. I will just stick to their "Late Night" menu from now on. How disappointing!! Other than this unfortunate visit, this is still one of my favorite spots. read more

Cheesewalla - Is there anything more perfect? The Jalapeño Popper Tater Tot $8.10 - Sandwiches Near Me - Redlands, California

This place is ludicrous and IM HERE FOR IT. The Indian grilled cheese is the smartest and most delicious grilled cheese I've ever had (ok it is top 3, but the competition is insane). It comes with Indian dipping sauces!!! I haven't had the sweet potato fries/tots in a while, but those were great too. Strongly recommend this place and then walk over to A La Minute. And then Shop Called Quest. Boom. Date night. You're welcome. read more

OH be still be cheese loving heart. If you love cheese you'll love Cheesewala long time! The Marsala is my fave bc it comes with 3, YES, 3 dipping sauces! They're soooo good! Y Literally every bite dipped into the 3 sauces is a different bite. The caprese and margarita sandwiches are just as bomb! Basically, whatever you order you can't go wrong with. :) read more

Cheesewalla - What was left of the Marsala! *drool - Sandwiches Near Me - Redlands, California

We went exploring for lunch. As a vegetarian for over 40 yeats options are great these days. We came upon Cheesewalla. Friendly staff yet a basic grilled cheese 10 dollars and Icouldnt eat because it was greasy and and not appealing. My husband had the truffle grilled cheese he said ok not great. I told staff which offered to make a new and give my family the old one. We sat out side nice cool breeze offense words on the wall. read more

Cheesewalla - Basic grilled cheese - Sandwiches Near Me - Redlands, California

Stopped by on way to Joshua tree and was surprised how good it was. Probably not the healthiest but good. read more

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Hands down one of the best grilled cheese sandwiches I've ever had! I went with one of their popular grilled cheese sammies, which is the BBQ Mac n Cheese. And it did not disappoint! Imagine some ooey, gooey cheese that's been melted with tender pieces of savory BBQ meat, all stuffed between buttered bread, and then grilled to perfection! So delicious! All the components were really good individually: the BBQ -- good, the mac 'n cheese -- good, and the grilled bread -- good! Together, they were simply amazing! They are located in a building between Citrus Avenue and Orange Street Alley. You'll actually see their door from Orange Street Alley. You'd miss it on Citrus if you aren't from the area or have never been. Service here is great too! The employees are friendly and help recommend different choices. And the prices aren't bad either. Overall, great eats in a cute atmosphere at an affordable price! read more

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I had the Samosa for lunch, it was delicious!The sauces were so good, the tamarind one was my fav. I love finding little gems in Redlands, they were very polite and I'll definitely will be returning! Only thing I had a tiny problem with was the tater tots, I don't like them too brown...they start to taste charred to me lol read more

Quarantine Diaries! I have been supporting tons of local restaurants during the past 2 months and here are my reviews! Downtown Redlands has been really quiet during quarantine. Gladly everyone has been wearing masks and most restaurants are open for curbside pick up or take-out! It was my first time ever coming here and it was legit one of the best sandwiches I have ever eaten! Like seriously! They use local sourdough bread that is so sour that it complements all the other flavors in the sandwich. I love that the take out boxes are like mini pizza boxes! The sandwiches themselves can be quite rich so I think it's wise to split them with family or friends! We got the brisket and Mac and cheese sandwich for our entry and the PBC&J for dessert! The staff was really nice, safe, and they have hand sanitizer at the register. read more

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I was impressed with their simple and comfortable layout. Everyone was super friendly and their beverage option is very impressive. I enjoyed watching them open their spot and ordering was very informative, which I hadn't expected from them. There are three screens with the menu and a counter for the cashier stand and water. The alley entrance is clearly marked and the inside entrance has a painted storefront. The restrooms are inside and they have the code. It's really nicely done. Their tables and chairs are easy to use and navigate, away from the chilly air. Along with a Traditional Grilled Cheese to go and eat later, I got a Caprese and was blown away with how light it was despite the high carb content. My goodness, it was oily but some of the best onion rings I've had with a juicy onion inside. My friend's buffalo chicken loaded tots was delicious and he finished it ALL. I stole a tot at some point and it was GREATLY fried! I enjoyed it! Despite the fear going on with the Corona Virus, I got great parking and my friend and I enjoyed this without too much worries. I'd recommend this cheesy spot! It's pretty unforgettable! read more

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Unique sweet spot! I wish there was more art with food like this in orange alley. Odd but great and fun options to try! read more

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Such an incredible experience. The food was fantastic but the hospitality and the service was so warm and welcoming what a beautiful story behind this restaurant. The owners hearts are enormous and they exude love into the building and their guests. Definitely recommend and I can't wait to come back. read more

Cheesewalla - American grilled cheese Tomato bisque - Sandwiches Near Me - Redlands, California

My friend Tiff told me to come here in a covid-19 distance date lol. Jalapeño popper Tomato bisque Lemonade tots read more

Cheesewalla - Jalapeño popper grilled cheese Tomato bisque Lemonade Tots - Sandwiches Near Me - Redlands, California

The food it's really bad I cannot taste the seasoning and the service it's really bad the girl who work give my husband attitude she/he give him a wrong order and drove another 20 min to get there, when my husband come back again with the wrong order she just throw it away all the food in front of my husband and he had to wait 30 min just to get the wrong order and she didn't fucking said sorry too and my husband ask for a water no ice but she giving my husband water with ice in front of my husband face. Very ill mannered girl! read more

Very over priced. $9 - $11 for a grilled cheese sandwich with no sides. Had the Cali Burger thinking it was going to be a hamburger. It's not, it's a grilled cheese sandwich, using the plastic American cheese that doesn't melt, sprinkled with a few pieces of frozen hamburger patty. Small outdoor dining area. read more

Cheesewalla is so fun! Love the idea of such a variety of grilled cheeses to get. Love this spot and when in downtown Redlands you should definitely hit it up! read more

food was pretty good, portions are small and at a pretty high price for the small bite i'd recommend to try it at least once but wouldn't come back read more

I was in the area picking up some coffee cake and knew I needed to make a stop here. Who doesn't love some grilled cheese? I do! This place is kind of hidden. Its located in downtown Redlands. It is actually located with lots of shops and tons of parking. Just keep on circling around. I decided to order the bbq mac grilled cheese. You can add $3.50 more and you can make it a combo. We decided to get the combo, which includes tater tots and a fountain drink. The wait time for the grilled cheese was about 20 min. I think we ended up getting ours in 10 min. Next time, I think I would order, walk around and come back. The bbq mac grilled cheese was really good. I didn't care too much for the mac and cheese. I would totally delete that out. There was enough cheesy goodness without it. The sourdough bread was toasted nice. I thought the tater tots were cooked perfectly. I could not get an enough of that. You can also turn any grilled cheese sandwich to a tater tots bowl. That looked really yummy. Another reason for me to go back to try. Overall, great place for lunch and love the alleyway for seating. read more

Cheesewalla - BBQ mac - Sandwiches Near Me - Redlands, California

I LOVE THIS PLACE. Enjoyed this first as a tent from their weekly downtown Redlands' market night and they finally opened a brick and mortar. It's hidden in an alley, but there is a sign that can help direct you so keep an eye out for that. PARKING: Street parking. If not, I park at the CVS right across the street and it's close to the alley's entrance. BARBEQUE MAC: I've ONLY had this because it's so damn good! I haven't waived and have stayed loyal to this haha. It comes with bbq beef, mac n cheese, cheddar, monterey jack, onions, and bbq sauce. It's not drowned in bbq sauce too, it's honestly the perfect combo. If you hate bbq, I would not recommend this. This is my favorite and go-to here. TOMATO BISQUE SOUP: It comes in a small cup, but it's actually pretty filling. I would totally get this again and enjoyed it a lot (: I enjoy ordering this to go and dipping my pita bread in it! TATER TOTS: My friend ordered this and I got to try it. VERY good because they're crispy to a perfection where it's crispy on the outside but still warm and soft on the inside. Would recommend this! SPINACH ARTICHOKE: I tried a bite of my friend's sandwich. It was okay but a little on the salty side for me. Very similar to the spinach artichoke dip just less creamy. Wouldn't get this personally, but I can see why this is a customer favorite. read more

My boyfriend and I were visiting the area and decided to get some grub. We chose Cheesewalla because of the great Yelp reviews and we were not disappointed! First off the location is an Aesthetic Lovers Dream. There is a Dinning area under some rain umbrellas and wall art, it looks great. The area also included wood benches and tables, it felt very cozy. Secondly, the service was top notch. There was a bit of a line but the cashier was quick to serve us all. She was polite and enthusiastic. The food was made quickly and incredibly well! Lastly, the food! Like I said we received our food fairly quickly. I ordered the Loaded Baked Potato sandwich with cheesy tots and my boyfriend ordered the BBQ MAC with regular tots. For some reason they gave us a whole extra side order of tots.( no complaints here!) my boyfriend was in heaven as he absolutely loves tater tots. My sandwich was great. Perfectly cooked and a little unique. I would definitely order it again. I tried a bit of my boyfriends BBQ MAC and WOW it was delicious. I would definitely Order that next time. *a side note on price. I wouldn't consider this place cheap but it's not quite expensive either. I'd say it's a little bit more expensive than say Jack in the Box but the quality is 100% worth it. I'd say about $15-$18 per person including drinks. Overall our experience at Cheesewalla was amazing. I will be recommending this restaurant to my friends and family. read more

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Oh my gosh, I love this place! This is a super cute little grilled cheese shop. We were in the area during dinner time the other day and my companions and I couldn't not stop for some melty goodness! I loved all of their different flavor combinations! Our food took a little while to come out, but I am 100% willing to wait for great food and this did not disappoint. The bread was perfectly toasty and the cheese just the right amount of gooey (do you know how hard this is for me to achieve at home?) Also do not miss out on the dessert grilled cheeses, so dang good! read more

It's unfortunate but the quality of food has really gone down. I ordered the soup and salad combo and the tomato soup was inedible. Already pricey at $13 for soup and salad I would at least think I'd be able to eat my meal. The tomato soup had a layer of grease on top and was barely warm, I ended up throwing it away. The salad was decent besides some wilted pieces of lettuce. This is not the first time there's been something wrong with my meal the last few times I've gone there but definitely the last straw. read more

Cheesewalla - Tomato bisque - Sandwiches Near Me - Redlands, California

The BBQ Mac is their best menu item. The staff is super chill and friendly. The outdoor seating in the alleyway is ambient and relaxing. read more

Cheesewalla - BBQ Mac and Angry Orchard Hard Cider - Sandwiches Near Me - Redlands, California

Melanie S was my server, super good vibes, amazing service, food was amazing, she helped us figure out what was good and she was right! perfect attitude, and she even helped bring our food out. Havent seen such amazing customer service in a while, bless her. read more

It's great that they have their A rating back! Super stoked about that :) I went into Cheesewalla today (during a Saturday afternoon) and expected the service to be a little slow because of the time; however, shortly after I walked in, Cynthia greeted me and asked if I'd been helped yet. I've never seen her before but I believe I've placed a phone order with her previously because I recognized the chipper voice (yes, maybe I come here too much LOL). Anyway, she was currently busy but she dropped what she was doing to assist me by taking my order down. She was extremely friendly and sweet. Given that it was a busy Saturday, the customer service delivered by Cynthia was exceptional and the food was awesome! Thanks guys! Customer service: 10/10, Food: 10/10 read more

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A friend recommended this knowing how much my husband loves grilled cheese, and after trying it we will be back again. I was a little weary when our friends had us walking down an alley at night but then we crossed a street and suddenly it was better lit and had colorful umbrellas strung overhead. Utterly enchanting. There was a group of us so we tried a variety and split them. Spinach and artichoke, pepperoni pizza, loaded baked potato... yes these are all grilled cheese sandwiches. All very good, but heavy. Their tomato and basil soup was delicious and paired well with with all the sandwiches, but was good in its own right. Cheese tater tots were shared and were nice and crisp on the outside. Cheesewalla is a hidden gem. read more

I got the traditional grilled cheese with a side of sweet potato fries. Both were good and I would definitely come back. Not so amazing that I would go out of my way though. Food was pretty quickly made and everything was nice and warm. Bread was nice and soft not crunchy or hard sourdough. read more

Cheesewalla - Sweet potato tots (after I ate half). - Sandwiches Near Me - Redlands, California

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This tiny spot is tucked in between an alley and a children's clothing boutique a half a block off State Street. Blink and you might miss it - BUT DON'T MISS THIS PLACE! This is grilled cheese done right. They don't do much else. They do cheese 'wiches and they do 'em GOOD! For my first fling into Cheesewalla-town I went with the pepperoni pizza GC. I was ecstatic when I sunk my teeth in... crisp, buttery bread - a pop of multiple cheeses and meat, and the perfect amount of sauce. The side of marinara was cool... a bit off-putting. But, other than that, it was a delicious meal and I would go back again in a heartbeat! read more

Cheesewalla - Storefront from the inside of the building. - Sandwiches Near Me - Redlands, California

Hi, my name is Michelle, and I'm a cheeseaholic. Was that too cheesy? Because that is what I was going for. If you're like me and absolutely obsessed with all things cheesy, you need to bring your butt here. I love me a good grilled cheese and Cheesewalla does them right! Savory, sweet, original, spicy - whatever you feel like, they have a grilled cheese for that. So far I've tried the buffalo chicken, the bbq mac, and the jalapeno popper. All. Delicious. Honestly, I can't say which one I prefer over the other - it really all depends on my mood. And there's still so many I want to try. Gotta "catch" 'em all. Just call me Ash Cheeseum. Ha ha ha - I can't help it. No, but seriously - this is a cheese fanatics dream spot. Plus, it's located in ridiculously cute and instagram worthy orange street alley. The times I've been, I've been lucky enough to find seating outside but being that they only have a few benches outside, I imagine it can be hard to sit and enjoy your meal during peak times. Other items I've tried: the bbq mac tots which were soooo good. Highly recommend if you're not a big grilled cheese fan. My husband doesn't care for grilled cheese sandwiches but he loved the bbq mac tots. I also have had the tomato soup which was also very good. A good accompaniment to a grilled cheese sandwich if you're not shooting for the tots/fries. All in all, this place is such a gem and I'm STOKED that it exists to make all my cheesy fantasies come true! read more

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Never disappoints. Large variety of very creative grilled cheese sandwiches. Cheeseburger is awesome. Also love the jalapeno grilled cheese. Love the loaded tater tots. Can't go wrong with this place. read more

So was a bit skeptical about another overpriced, under delivering "gourmet" grilled cheese place but I was brilliantly surprised when I went. They make most ingredients in house and they are made to a high standard. In addition, their prices are very reasonable and the hygiene of the restaurant is where its suppose to be. I highly recommend. I will be back. read more

I just spent $19 on half sandwich, fries and drink. All the potatoes in my sandwich were raw and I had to toss it out. Not impressed at all

It all started with a thought, "there are no good grilled cheese places where I live." But wait...let me check and see. I came across Cheesewalla and it looked like a great grilled cheese shop with great and unique grilled cheese sandwiches and even grilled cheese donut (say what!) Coming back to downtown Redlands after years I must say I was surprised. There was great night life, unique shops and great places to eat. The area kind of reminds of the Packing House in Claremont. Cheesewalla is in similar setting similar to the Packing House. The location is small but offers seating both in the alley and inside the building. I like the location because it is tucked away alley like a hidden gem you stumble upon. I came late where they offered a more limited menu. I wasn't able to the BBQ & Cheese so I opted for the Jalapeño Popper sandwich and of course grilled cheese donut. The Jalapeño Popper sandwich was great in line with what you would expect from a great grilled cheese sandwich shop. I liked the taste of the beacon along with the spiciness of the jalapeños. This sandwich is great with tomato soup which adds great taste to the sandwich. Now for the donut grilled cheese sandwich it was delicious as expected. If you've ever tasted a great donut burger you will not be surprised that a donut grilled cheese sandwich is just as good. The sweetness of the glazed donut along with the melted cheese is perfection. I would say get the grilled cheese donut in addition to grilled cheese sandwich as it is small and more of an appetizer. Anyhow this place is awesome and it is good to know that their is a great grilled cheese shop in the area. read more

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This place is small and offers very limited seating. If you are looking for a place to sit down and enjoy a meal with friends and family, you may want to go someplace else. However, if you're in need of a quick, on-the-go sandwich, you might want to give this place a try. I ordered the PB&J grilled cheese, and my husband ordered the classic grilled cheese. Both sandwiches were very tasty, but also very thin and not extremely filling. It's the type of sandwich you'd make at home for your kids. If this place put more ingredients in their sandwiches, I'd be here all the time! Taste = 5 stars Value/size = 2 stars read more

Great selection of grilled cheese to eat! Plus the seating outside is awesome! My friends and I got the loaded potato, BBQ, and the Caprese. All 3 were amazing! Really recommend this place! read more

Cheesewalla - Loaded Baked Potato - Sandwiches Near Me - Redlands, California

#400! I saved a good one for this landmark, the cheesiest spot I've been to outside of a good French market. Cheesewala of course! They specialize in comfort food, but quite unlike your mothers, they manage not to burn the outer crusts on the grilled cheese sandwiches. Redlands has come a long way from being a sleeper town that closed down by 8pm. Now it's almost as good as Claremont, but pulled down slightly by the demographics I suspect. Nevertheless, some important start-ups have emanated from here, such as Augie's Coffee, A la Minute ice creamery, and now Cheesewala, located off an alley near State Street and Orange downtown. The menu is small but the offerings are atypical. The BBQ Mac and Cheese sandwich? Definitely check that out! The sweet and savory (outside in) grilled glazed donut with cheddar is a must try too. Anyhow, my sister kept me waiting, and waiting, and waiting... so I got acquainted with the adorable Jordan who was wearing the same Led Zeppelin T-shirt I was, so nice going young lady! She was kind to give me water while I waited and tipped me off on her favorites. The Samosa grilled cheese sounds like my next meal there. While not a tomato soup fan, they offer Tomato Basil Bisque or regular Tomato Soup (just not from a red and white can). Tater Tots ($1.95) or chips (.95) are other side options. Rainy day? Feeling down in the dumps? I think a certain grilled cheese shop has the cure you need. read more

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