All I can say is WOW. We happened to stop by yesterday during their 8th anniversary celebration…read more I'd wanted to go for years, but they have very limited hours. Major oversight on my part. I will be making time in my schedule to go back. We ordered the small cheeseboard and added charcuterie. It contained their 3 main cheeses as well as small bits of fruit, nuts, and other goodies that were located with the cheeses that they would complement. We asked what type of meats came with the "charcuterie" option and we were told "whatever is on the slicer right now" but that they were all locally made- or at least regionally made. That works for me and both selections were delicious. We also bought the special chocolate chip/cheese cookies they had for the event and they were fantastic. What I really want to talk about is the cheese curds though. We bought some to take home (you can buy everything they use on the boards in their retail area too by the way). They're so flavorful and fresh. I'm going to make poutine with those and some fries from Heyday down the street and I expect great things. The space was clean and inviting and the service was amazing. Everyone was kind and knowledgeable about the offerings. We will definitely be back. Thank you!

Made a stop here during a road trip and it was such a gem of a place. We had a cocktail and a…read morecouple small cheese plates and everything was delicious. The service was incredible and our server was incredibly helpful and knowledgable.

Love, love, love The Rhined! It's a great place to grab a glass of wine and a cheese plate with…read morefriends or a date. Every time I'm in there I end up trying new cheeses and bringing some home. They might have the best sandwiches in the city - totally crave-able. Cute patio on the back for nice weather and we've been to several events there that were great also. Looking forward to trying raclette night at some point.

They have a fantastic stock of cheese and wine from all over! The staff is easy to talk to, eager…read moreto tell you about their favorite selections, knowledgable. Its always well air conditioned in the summer and their water is ice cold. The sandwiches are usually delicious but I recently stopped in to try their Tea Time, took it to-go, and when I got home it was just really watery tzakiki and cucumbers. The menu description says there is goat cheese but that was nowhere to be found.. stick to the classics like the raclette sandwich and you won't be disappointed!

I love casual cheese bars like this especially when you just want a nice snack before dinner to…read morestart the night and catch up with friends. However, this wasn't one of my favorite cheese bars in town. The cheeses were good but nothing special and the food pairings on the cheese board didn't seem to go that well with what was given. We paid $20 for a 4 cheese board which came with a few marcona almonds, green olives, Sweety Drop peppers, and bread with a mustard spread and fig Jam. We aren't allowed to pick the cheeses but rather they pick for you. I felt for the hard cheeses we had, we needed better food pairings and I was expecting more spreadable cheeses for the bread. They do have a crumbly cheese that has mustard seeds in it which was unique and delicious. I wish they had made some cheeses in house that could taste more fresh and would be unique to that place. They were also understaffed for a Saturday evening as there was a long line to place your order and the cheese board took really long to finally come out. We didn't have anyone check back in with us anytime after our board came out to see if we needed anything more like water, bread, had questions, etc... it could have been just that night, but we just didn't get the same attention we do in some other places like this. I've gone to Urban Stead and felt the quality of the cheeses were better and their boards are cheaper for what you get in terms of amount of cheese. We had enough from the one board with 5 cheeses to fill us up. They also interacted a ton more while we were there and the cheeses are so fresh since they make them all in-house. I'm glad I tried this place out as I've always passed by and wanted to try it out. It's located in Pleasant Ridge which is central for the Cincinnati area and it is around the corner from Nine Giants brewing. We read about some of the specials they have during the week so I'm willing to try it again when it might not be as busy.

This has been on our bucket list for awhile. Finally got to visit this hidden gem. Located in…read morePleasant Ridge across the street from Everybody's Records. Walked in and loved the laid back feel. Simple decor and open. Easy to order! We looked over the menu and decided to get the 4 cheese and 4 meats for $35.00. Picked a bottle of red for $23.00 (Portuguese). We felt that it was versatile and would go with any cheese. You are able to get it by the glass or if you don't feel like wine, they do sell craft beers in the fridge. You can pick your cheese if you like. There were two that caught our eye that we had to request the four alarm cheddar cheese (jalapeño, chipotle, habanero and ghost peppers) and Dragon's breath but it's soft blue cheese with spices and hints of mustard. They do not make the cheese in house. Their cheese are imported from all over the world. Very great selection in my opinion. With your cheese tray, you do get bread, olives and nuts and preserves. When we receive our tray, we were truly impressed! Cheese, bread, meats were fresh and presentable. They went well with our wine. The staff was super friendly and helpful. Besides our great experience, they do offer specials. Happy hour on Friday's, Wednesday's are flight and bites, Thursday's are sandwich nights. They also cater! Since we are only a couple miles from this awesome place, I know we will visiting again very soon! Thanks so much! Everything was perfect!

Highly recommend a visit to Mad Cheese. You will be impressed from the moment you walk in the door…read more From a gorgeous mural painted by one of the owners to the perfectly curated furniture, all of the details come together to create a beautiful and welcoming atmosphere. The owners, Reggie and Heather, are so friendly and passionate about what they do. They offer samples of many of the products. I highly recommend trying a variety of what they have out! I left with a bottle of spicy ranch, pate, mozzarella, and a few items from other local makers. I do not follow a plant-based diet, but appreciate any food with great flavor, and that is the best way to describe the products at Mad Cheese.

From the owner: Mad Cheese is a completely plant based charcuterie brand specializing in artisanal…read morecheeses and providing plant based options that feel elevated while still tasting delicious. We offer pre-made charcuterie boards as well as individual ingredients for sale online and in store.

I went to The Butcher Block after searching the inter web for a true down home butcher shop that…read morewould cut on request vs's just what's in a show case or cry o vac package. I explained the type of roast i was looking for and how i planned to prepare it. the butcher made his suggestion and about what size, showed me the final product and wrapped it up. It was amazing with great flavor. will defiantly be back for all our smoking/BBQ meats

The owner's response does not address the substance of the review…read more A customer was told by the owner, in person, that a piece of seafood was fresh that day. It was not. It tasted old and should not have been sold. The tomahawk issue was about quality, not price. A steak that is overwhelmingly fat reflects poor product quality. The handling of the situation by deflecting to personal integrity rather than addressing these issues is what readers should note.

I love this place! The owner is an amazing person and the shop has some delicious sandwiches made…read moreto order. Always a welcoming environment.

Plano ed an order for lunch. Impressed with taste, presentation and selection…read more Not much to say when something is good. I guess nuff said.

This is the old location--it was so cute! I have a feeling the same great charcuterie will follow…read moreto the new location. Each board is customizable, allergen accommodating (all nuts kept in separate jars away from other items), and comes with all the accoutrements! Perfect to grab a bite with friends or take away to a party or get together!

Enjoyed Wine Day and half off of a bottle of sweet wine Processo and a charcuterie cup with 3…read moredifferent cheeses a smoked and onion cheese very good with fruit nuts really enjoyed it Great service and nice Ambiance

Happy to find this place!! Wanted something fresh tasting and more on the healthy side; did not…read moredisappoint! We had the panini special and salad; both were made fresh and were tasty. Blueberry protein balls (in the cooler) were good as well.

I love that this is both a store & an eatery. Perfect for lunch or as a quick meal. They have items…read more& ingredients to take & make (wine, pasta, olive oils, cheeses, etc.) and also make fresh paninis & cheese plates. Very friendly, great service. A cute ambiance & vibe! Worth stopping in while you're exploring the other local spots in town.

We stopped by Gibb's Cheese in the Findlay Market as part of a food tour. They have an extensive…read morevariety of cheeses and fudges. We got to try the champagne cheddar and the apple cider fudge. The cheese was delicious and the fudge was good but not a flavor I would choose again. They had many other flavors I'd love to try though including pumpkin pie, praline, and Payday. The flavors change with the seasons, so it would be fun to try lots of varieties throughout the year.

On Saturday, May 2, 2026, an employee at Gibbs Cheese & Sausage, at Findlay Market, snatched off…read morehis cap and apron in a rage, and in front of a crowd of customers & co-workers, he used foul language, calling me and my companion c---suckers (an old gay slur that rolled quickly and easily off his tongue) and threatened us with bodily harm. He dramatically stormed the back entrance of his work station to approach us in the common area of the market to "beat our asses." We have since learned that his name is Sid. That's him in the blue cap. Why? Twenty minutes earlier, we'd stood in a long customer line that went all the way back to the next vendor. Sid repeatedly ignored the line by helping random customers who congregated in front of the line. After waiting an inordinate amount of time, he finally worked his way to us, and that's when I decided to call it to his attention. I wasn't rude or nasty; he just didn't like being called out! "Do you want to place an order or not" he says. I ignored his surliness and attempted to place an order. "Just shut up already" he added before I could get my words out. He pushed the final button, and for a hot minute, I sank to his level; we traded profanities and then I left with my companion. We didn't have to think too long to decide that his flagrant display of disrespect was not acceptable. We chose to launch a formal complaint. To show exactly who we were dealing with, we came back to snap his picture. We told him that he didn't get to treat us with such disregard and expect us to spend our money with Gibbs. That's the moment he lost his mind! Before the situation escalated any further, we left the establishment again, this time seeking the assistance of John Bird, the director of Market Operations, at Findlay Market. Mr. Bird assured us that he would talk with Claire and Jeff, the Gibbs owners, but warned that any disciplinary actions would be up to them. Weeks went by, and we decided to reach out to Gibbs ourselves. Over the phone, Jeff acknowledged that he definitely heard from several sources what happened. He gave us a weak apology and tried to justify Sid's behavior. We all have bad days, but there is no justification for Sid's arrogance, anger, and unprofessionalism. We're not of the customer-is-always-right school, but Sid was WRONG! It was an ugly and extremely uncomfortable situation. We shop at the market on a weekly basis, and don't feel as if we have to tip around a powder keg. Perhaps that's how Gibbs feels about their repeat customers. Perhaps that's how they do business these days - a tap on the wrist for ugliness that would've gotten anyone else fired! Yes, we think Sid should be FIRED! Oh, and might I add the employee pictured in the red cap cursed us and royally gave us the middle finger as we walked away. For all of these reasons, we're no longer Gibbs' customers - and Jeff agreed that was a determination we had to make. Now that you know what we experienced, perhaps you will choose to be a former Gibbs customer as well. As easily as it happened to us, it could happen to you!

OMGosh, I'm ecstatic over this cheese!! I was visiting Lexington last weekend and was so excited…read moreto find a street fair happening near my hotel on Saturday morning. One of the booths was Boone Creek Creamery. Since I love cheese, I had to indulge and buy myself some! I love hot and spicy, so two of the flavors I got were "Sassy" (Sharp Cheddar with peppercorn and red pepper) and "Habanero" (Sharp White Cheddar with Habanero Peppers). Sassy was unexpectedly wonderful. Rather than hitting the tongue with heat, the heat was more in the back of the mouth and throat and lingered. No too much, but not too little either. Delicious. The Habanero on the other hand, exploded with heat from the initial bite. This one didn't hold back, it was full-on HOT! Way too often things that advertise Habanero try to be delicate... this cheese was not delicate in any way. It was HAWT!! And I'm a huge fan!! My third block is Blueberry White Cheddar. I haven't had any of it yet, but I have no doubt it will be epic! This was such a pleasant unexpected find. If you are in Lexington and like cheese... check them out. You won't be disappointed!!

Owner and Cheese Master, Ed Puterbaugh, has a background in bio chemistry, therefore he knows his…read moreway around a good bacteria! He has put his knowledge into making some of the best small batch cheeses in the state. He begins with a local, grass fed milk. Only natural ingredients are added to the cheeses, including the dye which is derived flowers. They are creative with their recipes and their names. For example, my favorite Sassy Redhead gets its namesake from a dusting of paprika on top and it gets its kick from peppercorns, mustard seeds and red pepper flakes. Abbey Road is an English cheddar smattered with sun dried tomatoes. The Kentucky Derby is a derby style cheddar with a hint of bourbon. Did you know his cheese is lactose fre You and the kids will enjoy a tour where you not only learn a few things but have lots of fun sampling and trying on cheese hats. They create cheese trays for parties and you can often find them at the Lexington Farmers Market where you can sample before you buy.