If you're looking for a local spot that truly cares about great food and their customers, The…read moreCulture Shop is it. Last year, I had a sandwich in Spain that I haven't been able to stop thinking about. I've tried several places around Charlotte looking for something similar, but nothing came close. I reached out to The Culture Shop to see if they'd be willing to recreate it, and not only did they say yes, they turned it into their weekly special using local honey, locally sourced peppers, and local bread. The result completely exceeded my expectations. It captured everything I loved about the original while adding its own Charlotte twist. It was honestly one of the best sandwiches I've had. Beyond the food, the team is incredibly kind, welcoming, and excited about what they do. The shop itself is worth browsing too, with a menu full of creative sandwiches and delicious options, plus a thoughtfully curated selection of pantry items and specialty foods. It's rare to find a business that's this passionate, creative, and willing to go the extra mile for a customer. I'll definitely be back, and I can't recommend The Culture Shop enough!

Such a cute local place. Visited for a book club meeting and it was the perfect place with plenty…read moreof outside picnic tables and ample street parking. A large menu overhead explains all the options and the women at the front counter was super nice. They were busy for a Sunday afternoon but once everything came out it was steaming hot and delicious. I got the ham and brie grilled cheese and there were a few bites of Dijon that about cleared my nose! The jam was an except addition.

Woohoo! Was a fan of this cheese shop at 7th street station and continuing my fandom for this new…read morelocation!! Came here on a Saturday afternoon to get some grilled cheeses, scope out the new diggs, and take home some delicious products. The dining room has about 4 tables (3 chairs at each table but realistically for 2 to be comfortable). Looks like the small outdoor seating area had 3 tables (for 2). Walk up to the counter to order or take advantage of their expertise here!! While we were enjoying our grilled cheeses, a couple came in needing a lot of advice for a party they were having later this evening. They went to the right place!! Absolutely no shortage of helpful knowledge and it sounds like they were all set for their plans in the evening. Definitely come check out this location!! Cheese is my kryptonite but if I'm going to partake and indulge, I'll come here to do so.

What a fantastic curated selection of cheeses, charcuterie, groceries, and tinned fish, along with…read morewonderfully prepared paninis and other food items. We neglected to bring a wine to complement our lunch, though it sounds like they're working on a liquor license, which would make this an even more perfect spot to enjoy fabulous food, knowledgeable service, and pick up a few favorites to take home. The store and dining areas are a bit small, and I do wish the seating were a little more comfortable, but the quality of the food more than makes up for it. Well done!

What a great place to buy fresh meat or fish. The place was packed with customers either picking up…read morepre order food or placing an order like us. You can buy rubs, marinades, salads, sides, bread, rolls, desserts, etc. They also have frozen wild game if that is what you are into. It was unfortunate that half their store did not have power as we were not able to see any of the meat or fish on display. iI was ok we were not able to hand select our steaks or fish - the store has such a great reputation we were not too worried about what we would end up with. We decided to order 4 prime marinated NY strip and 2 tuna steaks. They make theur own naribade so we had to try it. We also wanted to try one of frozen pre-made meals so we chose the sausage and pasta with vodka sauce. While in line to checkout we saw more than a few people with trays of cinnamon buns so we had to try them as well. This is a summery of our purchased food:. The cinnamon rolls were grainy. Not smooth. I think they were old (I had to pull them from the back). The steaks had a great flavor as the marinade was really good. Three of the 4 steaks were over cooked because we were given 4 different sized steaks. 2 got burnt the third was well done....$60 wasted. The tuna was good but again they gave us one large steak and one thinner one so the smaller was was dry....another $15 wasted. If I can make any suggestion....do not make a purchase without seeing what you are buying. $136.00 later I can say I was disappointed because of the unevenness it was cooked improperly. 4 stars because the cook is partially to blame. 3 stars otherwise. The sales person is the first person that should know better than to sell meat and fish the way they did. Ruined my Christmas meal. Only 1 of us ate. :(

I dont know about meats but the frozen food was simply horrible. Meatloaf ugh....vodka pasta with…read moresausage was blah loaded with pepper. Dont recommend at all.

I love this place. Owner is super friendly and answered all my questions. They have so much cheese!…read moreAnything you can think of they have it. They also have a self pour wine station. We got a cheese tray for two and it was delicious and filling. This is perfect if you want something light or to snack on. Very well made and delicious!

We had the most wonderful and delicious time today, we shared two flights of their cheeseboards,…read moreand all 4 of us loved every last crumb, you can buy wine by the glass to enjoy with your cheeses. Definitely will be back

Very nice staff, and being family owned you can roam parts of the farm, though we couldn't find a…read moresingle cow that day. But the goats and horses were out. The root beer is fantastic as was the ice cream and grilled cheese sandwiches. We also had a charcuterie tray which was good but definitely the 5 cheeses we had were best paired with the condiments provided and only one did we really enjoy on its own. It rained a bit that day which is not perfect given the eating layout but we had a great time and would definitely visit again.

The Looking Glass Creamery is such a cool and pretty place!…read moreThe charcuterie boards were sooooo good. Great assortment of cheeses! I always love the jams and mustards that are paired with a board, and Looking Glass' did not disappoint. The cider was also yummy! I got the blood orange one, which was nicely flavored and light. My husband got the bourbon aged cider, and it was also very good! I liked it more than I thought I would for not being a bourbon lover. The service was so friendly the kindest people! We came with two other couples, and it was such a fun spot to chat, eat, and drink! Really loved it.

My favorite place in Asheville to get high quality unique cheeses and salami for a picnic lunch…read moredate.

This is a gem in Asheville for sure! Staff are amazing and the samples were appreciated!!! OG…read moreManchengo for sure...... not sure if you'll like it???? TRY ITTTTTT

Really enjoyed my lunch here! Great outdoor patio, service was attentive and helpful, and they have…read morea great selection of sandwiches and salads. I had the blueberry and grape salad with turkey (per our servers recommendation). I was skeptical of turkey on a salad, but it was shredded up and was a really great compliment. Would definitely return!

I stopped in to have a beer the other day and noticed something that really concerned me from a…read morefood safety and professionalism standpoint. A staff member was using the meat slicer and, while wearing gloves, took out his personal phone to answer a call. While on the phone continued to handle the food. After finishing his call, he proceeded to served samples to customers while still wearing the same gloves that had touched the meat and his phone. I asked about speaking to the manager because I wanted to address the concern, but I was surprised to find out that the person involved was the manager. I understand that mistakes can happen, but this felt vary unprofessional and unsanitary, especially from someone in a leadership position. I have been coming here for several years and have always enjoyed the atmosphere and experience. Unfortunately, I have noticed a change over time, and it feels like that shift started when the current manager began taking more control and changing things. It is disappointing to see a place I have supported for years move in a direction that feels less welcoming and less focused on the standards that originally made it a place I wanted to return to. I hope the business takes this feedback seriously and reinforces proper food handling practices with the staff.

This is absolutely the best pimento cheese I have ever had , hands down . Take a jar for you and be…read morea hero and take one for a friend too . Just a idea take some fried green tomatoes , layer it with pimento cheese then put in the oven until the cheese is bubbly ! Yum !

Before we embarked on a girls' weekend, we stopped at Mere's so we could load up on all the unique…read morecheeses and wines. We opted to support local vs a grocery store, and unfortch, there was some regret. The shop was out of just about everything, and there weren't any "sides" on display - like olives, dips, dried fruits, nuts, peppers, etc. We saw a few olives in plastic tupperware on the counter, but we weren't compelled to ask about pricing. We were able to taste two cheeses, and opted for a small wedge of a brie-like cheese, their housemade pimento spread and a box of crackers. Their wines are unique, but only a handful had pricing... and there wasn't a good selection of sparkling wines or Champages. Service was friendly, but again, the selection wasn't nearly as robust as we'd expect from a cheese shop.

I had a great first visit here. There is a large selection of wines and are priced well. The owner…read moreis amazing and knowledgeable! Indoor and outdoor seating is available. I'm going to bring all my friends here :)