The cheeses are all fresh if you care for Italian and Mexican cuisine. Be sure to bring cash! Growing up back east the Ricotta was a little different. More like the texture of cottage cheese. The Mozzarella was delicious. read more

I love this place. Their burricotti is my favorite! Be sure to call in the morning to have it ready for you by pickup! Such reasonable prices! Cash only. read more

Gioia Cheese Company - 07.2025 prices - Cheese Shops Near Me - South El Monte, California

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Fresh cheese products at reasonable prices! My foodie brother asked me to get him some products for Thanksgiving dinner. He makes a delicious light lasagna and ricotta cake. My purchases: mozzarella 3 lb. tub $12, two burrata tubs $7 each, affumicata (smoked mozzarella) 3 lb. bag $15, and ricotta 1 lb. $3. Total: $44 How can you beat these fresh cheese prices?? Cash only! I called the day before to put in my order. Great service! Maru who answered the phone and brought the cheese out was nice. Unassuming entrance. Street parking and few parking spaces on the side of the building. I highly recommend this place! read more

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Enter a nondescript door and order from an office counter. I got 3lbs of bocconcini and burrata. Reasonably priced and deliciously fresh! read more

Gioia Cheese Company - Cheese Shops Near Me - South El Monte, California

Just picked up from Gioia Cheese Company for the second time in December - if you are looking for fresh delicious mozzarella cheese -- this is the place to go. I had been itching for some burrata, so my friend had recommended this spot. I went through two pounds of burrata in a week and I would dream about Gioia's burrata (yes, it's THAT good). Fresh, creamy, lightly salted, and delicious. This last trip we tried the smoked mozzarella and it is incredibly smoky, but still has their perfectly seasoned mozzarella as the main star. We also got the bocconcini (perfect mozzarella size for skewering caprese with grape/cherry tomatoes) and the ovaline - ovaline is a 4oz which is much better for me to eat in a sitting than the 8oz regular size mozzarellas. So far I have loved everything here. I am so happy to have found this place!! read more

Gioia Cheese Company - Bocconcini we used for caprese skewers - Cheese Shops Near Me - South El Monte, California

They were so nice! I bought ricotta, mozzarella and burrata. The ricotta was thick and have a d deep flavor. The mozzarella was delicious and ... I haven't tried the burrata yet. I've only had the one you find at Trader Joe's. I'm excited to taste and see what the difference is. read more

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Best ricotta I've had outside of Italy. Period. I popped in while visiting an upholsterer with a shop nearby and walked away with a tub of ricotta. I highly recommend Gioia Cheese products. read more

The freshest cheese! Walked away with a tub of burrata, ricotta, and queso Oaxaca! I hope to go back and try other cheeses. They have limited days and hours so be sure to check before visiting them! read more

Love this place for all their cheeses but my favorite is their ricotta. It's exceptional.

Saw this cheese "shop" on one of the socials and had no idea this was not far from my home. I'm a cheese lover and knew I had to try it. I got the burrata, Oaxaca and the smoked mozzarella, all of which were really good. The gentleman who took my small order was quick and efficient. There, however, was no ambiance. It was a door to a small room with a counter on which there was a menu. Nothing else was necessary. The entire process from walking in to ordering to paying and walking out took no more than 5 minutes. I got home and sampled all of these delicious cheeses and was so happy I stopped by. Since my first visit a little over a week ago, I've gone back to Gioia Cheese Company twice and will continue to go back for more. read more

What an amazing find thanks to social media. First, the youngish guy was sooo knowledgeable and described everything in a tantalizing way without being over the top. He was spot on with his descriptions now that we've eaten. The prices for this freshness and quality simply destroy any retail store. The cheese. The first bite of the burrata screamed "fresh." Nicely salty. Subtly sweet. Smooth and creamy inside. Smoked mozzarella made me think of a pleasant campfire I'd want to sit by. Paired super well with both hot honey and fig butter. The texture of this cheese is simply amazing. read more

Gioia Cheese Company - Smoked Mozzarella - Cheese Shops Near Me - South El Monte, California

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The cheeses here are so soft, fresh, and just plain amazing. You can't beat the quality and price. Price has been consistent and affordable for years. The place can look a bit sketchy because it's not retail area. There is production factory in the back and the area around it are all business stuff. I think most people don't just buy 1, but they're ok with people like me who are only buying onsies twosies. read more

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This is the best place to pick up Burrata. I found this place when a shop in OC was giving out samples and I asked where they got the burrata. The lady told me it was a place in South El Monte. I was shocked when they said South El Monte. I looked it up and have been getting my cheese here ever since. Gioia Cheese Co. is located in a primarily industrial area. I would not recommend to come after dark. They have a few parking spaces on the street and on-site. You walk in, ring the bell, and put in your order. You are in and out in no time. Burrata is the only thing I pick up here but they do sell other cheeses as well. The burrata is always fresh. I splash some olive oil and fresh black pepper and it's delicious. Remember this place is CASH ONLY. read more

Gioia Cheese Company - Burrata - Cheese Shops Near Me - South El Monte, California

Love the ricotta for Lasagna! Claro's in Tustin within two miles of my home does not carry it or any compared to it and I found it at Cortina's in Anaheim. Will drive there when I need to make my lasagna now. Wish it was closer to us! read more

LOVE the mozzarella, it's delicious, just as everyone else described. The burrata is massive and it's not in liquid like how it's sold at trader joes, costco, or any market. The entire container is the burrata. It's amazing, it's huge, and I recommend sharing it. BRING CASH and a friendly smile. read more

Great hole in the wall place with fresh cheeses at amazing prices. Been going for years. read more

Gioia Cheese Company - Burrata with homemade Pesto, aged balsamic, and cherry tomatoes from the garden. - Cheese Shops Near Me - South El Monte, California

I have been going to Gioia for years to get fresh cheese at a great price. I love the burricotti the most and will pick up the burrata sometimes. read more

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THE BEST CHEESE! BURRATA WAS SO GREAT, I CANNOT WAIT TO GO BACK FOR MORE? Okay, this place looks looked creepy as heck, I didn't know where the front entrance or if it was closed, but as soon as I parked and just went for it- it wasn't so bad! Haha. I walked inside, and heard someone speaking Italian (I knew it was Italian because it sounded like somewhat Spanish only classier yet meaner?( hahahaha) Customer service: 10/10 The Italian man was amazing, and asked me what I would like. I said I wanted 1 burrata, and that I was a new customer excited to try their well known cheese! He told me I was going to like it, and to have a nice day. I was literally the last customer and 5 mins shy of closing time! Haha. Food: 11/10 THE BURRATA WAS AMAZING! How do I say this? Okay here it goes- NOT TO BE DRAMATIC BUT This could be the best burrata I've ever tried in my life!! It was creamy, yet form, and a taste I cannot even explain. I added some salt + pepper + olive oil and balsamic glaze. My gosh, i spread it in a cracker and CHEFS KISS! Yum! Price:10/10 I think it's beyond reasonable. I cannot wait to try all the cheeses they offer, they're all priced very fair and I pray it stays that way! All around: 10/10 The location was pretty close, not packed, and perfect for a healthy dinner/ lunch/ or platter for friends and family. . Or like me, a plate for 1 for a day or 2. Haha. Also, a tip? Add pesto. YUMMMMMMM read more

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Delicious, fresh, they also take Zelle which is so much more convenient. Cheese is fresh and delicious, only tried their mozzarella but excited to try more read more

A little bit hard to find but the cheese is amazing - would highly recommend if you're in the area. Also be aware of the opening days of the week... read more

Fresh Italian cheeses that are served at local restaurants and sold to the public. If you need fresh burrata, ricotta, mascarpone, mozzarella or low-moisture cheeses, come here. You can easily obtain fresh cheese from these fine folks. This is still a family business, and currently affected by the ongoing pandemic. With restaurants doing less business than before, Gioia has slowed down. And that's a real shame because the products here are fantastic and reasonably priced. You can easily have cheese for lasagna, cannoli, pizza, or tiramisu, at a fraction of the price you would pay at the grocery store. What's even better is that the cheese doesn't get packaged until you walk in and ask for it. So it's incredibly fresh...making any dish you make or if you eat it alone by itself, amazing. read more

Gioia Cheese Company - Price list December 2020 - Cheese Shops Near Me - South El Monte, California

This is a wholesaler and restaurant supply cheesemaker open to the public with incredible fresh cheeses and low prices so don't sleep on this place. My #1 fav product is the ricotta and you won't find fresher, better or cheaper. You may never have had ricotta this good-- no fillers. When I get the big tub I make lasagne, ricotta cakes and even just spread it on bagel. They have fresh mozzarella in all sizes from pearls to fist size, comes in buckets, though. I did some on skewers with cherry tomato and basil, drizzled with a balsamic reduction for a party. They have Buratta-- I think that's what they are known for. Its affordable and you get a lot. You can get a pint tub of marscapone. The latest I tried is young provolone ball. It's 3 pounds but keeps well wrapped in parchment or .waxed paper. You need air so it won't mold. Just shave off any dried out end and thinly slice for your sandwiches or cube for a snack tray. read more

Gioia Cheese Company - Fresh ricotta and mozzarella in tubs, 3 pound fresh provolone ball. - Cheese Shops Near Me - South El Monte, California

THE BEST Italian soft cheese from Gioia Cheese Co. I first heard about it Gioia from reading an article on LA Times almost 20 years ago. I've been going there ever since. They specialize in Italian soft cheese. Burrata is my absolute favorite cheese from Gioia. They just make it so well. The inside is creamy, milky and soft then encased in a thin layer of mozzarella. They make it fresh everyday so it's as good as getting it in Italy. Gioia supplies to a lot high end food botiques and shop but it's also open to the public. The shop is located in an industrial area so it's sketchy in the area. I've tried pretty much all of their cheeses and they are all very tasty and high quality. I also love their mascarpone and ricotta. Certain cheese you need to call ahead to place an order. One time I was lucky to get the stracciatella (just the creamy filling of Burrata, no mozzarella) that they only sell to restaurants/shops. The people at the shop or pick up the phone are always nice. Highly recommend this place. I think pick up at the shop is cash only. read more

Gioia Cheese Company - a variety of cheeses - Cheese Shops Near Me - South El Monte, California

Exceptional Italian soft cheeses. They come in large packaging so great for entertaining. Great value too.

We drive an hour each way to buy their amazing cheese. The taste and texture are wonderful. Every person their must love their job because they are always friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. We make our own Italian dishes from my grandmother's and great grandmother's recipes. Their cheeses fit perfectly into our recipes. read more

Delicious cheese! I tried the burrata, mascarpone, smoked mozzarella, and oaxacan cheese. Everything was great but the Oaxacan cheese was really outstanding and addictive. The flavor and texture/chew was amazing. Too bad they aren't open everyday. Cash only read more

This is the best place to get the freshest mozzarella that taste closer to the one in Italy. Their ricotta is to die for. You cannot find it as good anywhere else. I have been going there for over 15 years and their quality has been always incomparable to any other place. I highly recommend it read more

I freaking love this place. It is a true hidden GEM. I can not express how much I love fresh soft cheeses such as mozarella - burrata - ricotta. This place has it all my friends at incredible pricing. Cash Only - Don't be so surprised when you roll up its their manufacturing location so no frills. Just walk through the door and patiently wait. They have their pricing table and just tell the worker what you want. They do not sell small portion sizes - so don't ask and just get the full amount haha! Great to grab cheeses for parties or cooking for a large crowd. Their burrata is so fresh and ugh I dream of it every now and then. Exceptional product and exceptional prices. Please never shut down. read more

Gioia Cheese Company has been on my Yelp bookmark for more than a year and have been wanting to check them out. My husband and I finally drove out to this business industrial area on a weekday in the early afternoon. We parked on the street (free and shouldn't have too much trouble when you arrive) and walked inside. After looking over the price list of cheeses to purchase, we ended up buying burrata, $6 total (for 16 oz or 1 lb container). For those of you that are unfamiliar with this type of Italian cheese, this is a mozzarella cheese that forms a pouch, filled with soft curd and cream. Please note that this place only takes cash or check for payment. This burrata is the freshest burrata that I have ever had. Very delicious and creamy, everything you would want in this type of cheese. Excellent with crackers and a fruit spread. Please note though that because this cheese is made fresh, the shelf life for this product is about 5 days. When we had arrived, we had 2 other people ahead of us but the wait time was reasonable. Although there is a list of the cheese products that they sell to the public, you can also purchase queso fresco and oaxaca. According to the employee helping us, he said they make these Mexican cheeses and only sell them in a small amount, thus do not have it on the list of products they sell. If it wasn't for the customer in front of us asking to buy these cheeses, we would not have known. With the burrata that was just so incredibly fresh and creamy, I know I will be back here for some of their other cheese products. read more

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This place is the best. I don't feel like I need to repeat a lot of what others have shared. Gioia is always worth the trip! Parking - there are typically plenty of spots along the street, and they have some spaces for visitors along the driveway when you turn in. I think it's easier to just do street parking because it will likely be a quick trip in and out. Cash / check only! But you won't need too much of it since it's all very affordable!! Buy the cheese in bulk, but keep in mind it's very fresh and doesn't keep for very long. There are some freezing techniques (like for the mozzarella), but plan to consume the cheese within a few days. So it's great for dinner parties or large baking projects. We always get the burrata, mascarpone (for tiramisu), and the mozzarella cheese. The 2 times we've been here, the ladies at the front office have been pretty quick to get our order. There are chairs for sitting while you wait, but it doesn't take very long at all. Making the drive out to El Monte to get cheese from Gioia is becoming our family's Christmas tradition :) See you all next year! another tip... I brought my own bag for them to pack the cheese this year, but they pick up your order and put it in their own plastic bag anyway - so don't bother bringing your own bag. lol read more

Gioia Cheese Company - Little office when you walk in. Its their 25th anniversary this year!! - Cheese Shops Near Me - South El Monte, California

Delish cheese excellent service perfect prices... I will be patronizing this business for years! read more

Gioia Cheese Company - Newspaper Review - Cheese Shops Near Me - South El Monte, California

This is not my first review about Gioia Cheese but is well deserved. I won't stop bragging about this place because as an Italian, this is the closet that you can get of artisanal Italian cheeses. From the various kind of mozzarellas, the Ricotta cheese (THE BEST), the Caciocavallo, the scamorza (best for pizza, or lasagna or manicotti), the Burrata is to die for. Best of all is all fresh and no preservatives or chemicals. I drive 65 miles to get these cheeses but if I want to make original Italian food this is the only place to go. Yes the place looks a bit sketchy but if you can overlook that you won't be disappointed read more

We come here for fresh Italian cheese. Things to know: 1) There is no store, just go to the office to make your purchase 2) They sell in bulk. For portions and sizes, look at their price list. 3) If you need large qualities, preorder! 4) Cash or check only. 5) Wholesale price even for individual customers - score! 6) Always fresh and delicious! read more

Gioia Cheese Company - New prices (December 2018) - Cheese Shops Near Me - South El Monte, California

Best buratta and ricotta anywhere! Prices are very fair for the amount and quality you get!! Worth the trip to El Monte!!

BURRICOTTI I love burrata but now that I've tried this guy the burricotti, oh wow it's my favorite lol along with Stracciatella. I got a lot of the cheeses to try n to let some of my chefs try, this cheese needs the more restaurants to incorporate it in there recipes, they def won't be disappointed read more

Do you think Gioia is open during the quarantine? Yes!! Of course they're open!, They're supporting local restaurants and specialty retailers with their fresh cheeses as they have for years. Probably a little less important, but more relevant to me, they're supporting locals like me with fresh burrata and more, at wholesale prices. It's not just the great price that keeps me coming back, but it's the freshness and the quality of the product as well! _______________ Notes: * Have a plan...some of the cheeses come in 1 or even 4 lbs tubs, and for like $6, wow! * Call ahead to check they have what you're looking for...with so many restaurants closed or just selling less, I feel like they're producing less cheese. * Still cash only... read more

Gioia is a cheese lovers dream. They sell the best burrata I've ever had and many varieties of mozzarella. For just $6, you get yourself a whole hefty pound of fresh burrata. Amazing quality for an affordable price, Gioia's gets two thumbs up from me! read more

A well-earned, consistently stellar rating. Wherever you live, Gioia makes the drive to El Monte totally worth it. Pack an ice chest if you must, but by all means, indulge in their creamy delights. read more

Gioia Cheese Company - Menu as of February 2024. What a deal!!! They haven't jacked-up their prices in ages. Remember. cash only. - Cheese Shops Near Me - South El Monte, California

I love this place. We've been coming here for ages, our favorites are the fresh Mozzarella and Burratta. Friendly service as always.

Tried for the first time their oaxaca cheese, what a delight, served it with watermelon and Black caraway a.k.a (Nigella Seeds/Kalonji) - Somehow this combination works with cold watermelon. read more

Gioia Cheese Company - Oaxaca cheese - Cheese Shops Near Me - South El Monte, California