Recently had the chance to try the delicious macha cheesecake for a family celebration. It got the…read morestamp of approval from the family as they pronounced it "great flavor but not too sweet", which is the highest form of approval from the elder generation. The bamboo box that it comes in is also delightful. Would recommend for anyone that likes the lighter Japanese cheese cake flavors. Creamy and light, perfect way to end a meal.

So I saw my last review from 5 years ago. Yesterday and today is Cheesegarden 6th anniversary. I…read morehate waking up early for anything but decided that for a limited time double chocolate cake and the coupon, I will wake up early. This is well worth my calories and waking up early. And yes! I had two slices of chocolate cake for breakfast just now. The chocolate was not too sweet and as a tiramisu lover, having mascarpone in this cheese cake was like amazing for me. Top layer is a chocolate mirror glaze, one side with roasted almond, non bake mascarpone cheese, baked chocolate cream cheese and a thin layer of the chocolate sponge cake. The whole pieces of almond tucked inside the cake along with layers of chocolate was so delicious. This is my favourite cake so far from cheesegarden. All the ingredients were a good marriage in the cake. I really hope Cheesegarden can make this a permanent item on the menu!

I've had this place bookmarked for a few months, waiting for a day when I could swing that way…read morerunning errands. Imagine my surprise when I pulled into the driveway and realized that I had been there years ago. Years later, my observations still hold. This is a great place to get very fresh Canadian made buffalo mozzarella and burrata for an amazing price. It's the same Bella Casata that I find at my Longos, but much cheaper and with longer expiration dates. For example the Canadian burrata runs $16-18 at Longos and was $10 here! Brie was on special $10 a kg, so my kid got a huge wedge for $4. Sone of that went into the freezer. We also got a gorgeous braid of bocconcini. This would be gorgeous on a large cheese plate. We just ripped it into pieces and made it part of a rustic and yummy caprese. There was also a nice special on prosciutto and we did not buy enough as most of it disappeared minutes after arriving home.

My Experience Working Here…read more This was a very difficult work experience for me, particularly because of my experience working under the manager, Marina. In my experience, Marina's management style often made employees feel intimidated and closely monitored. At times, the environment felt overly strict, and I often felt that I had to walk on eggshells to avoid making a mistake or causing concern. I also experienced a significant amount of micromanagement, including frequent instructions and involvement in routine tasks. At times, I felt that employees were not given enough independence to carry out their responsibilities. Some decisions seemed to create additional stress without improving the overall efficiency of the workplace. I found the way employees were sometimes spoken to and treated discouraging. A manager can maintain standards and provide direction while still treating employees with respect and professionalism. Another concern I personally witnessed was customers being discussed after they had left the store. I believe customer matters should be handled with discretion and professionalism. I also have serious concerns about the company's employment practices. During my time working there, I personally became aware of two workers whose immigration status, to my knowledge, did not authorize them to work in Canada. I found this concerning and believe employment practices should comply with Canadian law and be fair and transparent. Overall, my experience was extremely negative. The company may have good products and loyal customers, but management has a significant impact on employee morale and the workplace environment. Based on my personal experience, I would not recommend working here. I hope the company takes employee concerns seriously and examines its management and employment practices. If I could give this place a 0 I would.

This place is ADORABLE! I love the outside and the inside is cozy and packed to the brim with…read morecheeses, meats, and take home options. The sandwiches were fabulous and a great price for what you get which is an entire baguette with fresh meats and cheese. Seating is limited and I can't imagine what you do come winter (take it home I guess?). Service was friendly and it felt like you knew them personally. I wish this place was open on sundays and also had some more interesting vegetarian / pescatarian options. I would totally recommend going here and I think this spot deserves a visit.

Only ordered cheese here but it's friendly and tasty. My mom is a cheese lover and she enjoyed the…read moregift!

This is a haven for cheese lovers. They have the best cheeses I've ever tasted. Emma is so…read morewonderful - giving us free samples of the cheeses. They even gave us some crackers (on the house) to go with the 3 different cheeses that we bought. Perfect combination!! Our trip to Toronto is sooo worth it!!

Holy f'ing 5h1tball5 this place is a cheese-lovers' paradise. They have everything under the sun…read more Sheeps' milk cheeses from Ontario (some solid varieties especially one brand from Lindsay, Ontario), Spanish, Greek, Bulgarian, British (fabulous cheddar varieties), Italian, French, its all here. Went a little crazy and tried to reign ourselves in; not easy here. Hubby got his usual sheep's cheese, got one goat cheese from Italy, a small cheese, wrapped in vine leaves with walnuts. OMG. I purchased a British cheddar, with cracked, black pepper. SUBLIME. They have the usual comestibles such as olives, pastas, several varieties of oils for cold dishes. Expen$ive. They had some quince jam from Spain that looked very tempting. This is a gastronomes' paradise.

My favourite cheese shop. The owner's wonderful, knowledgeable and loves his work. In my dreams I…read moreshop here every night after work.

I love stopping by La Fromagerie and treating myself to some amazingly fresh, flavourful cheeses…read morethat you can't find at the grocery store. They have a huge selection of cheese that is largely from Quebec, including some organic raw milk cheddar, chevre noir and other pasteruized cheese. They also have a few different local cheeses from Ontario, including a raw sheep's milk cheese and some classic aged cheddars. From the imported selection, my favourites are some of the chevres from France, including Clochette (which is about $19), and the Applewood Smoked Cheddar from England, which is a little cheaper - a large triangle piece cost about $7. The store also carries olive oils, vinegar, jams, specialty crackers (including gluten-free), and olives. I bought a container of large, pitted green olives from Spain for about $2. Their baked items are brought in daily. The loaves of bread and baguettes are from Thuet Bakery and the croissants and danishes (which look amazing) are from Pain Perdu. The girl who works at the front counter is also very friendly! She will even let you sample the cheese to help you decide.

La Salumeria is an old-school Italian deli located along Yonge St. near Glebe Rd E. (between…read moreEglinton and Davisville subway station). A Toronto institution since 1984, this specialty grocery store sells lots of high quality European products as well as has a large deli meat and cheese selection. They also do deli sandwiches where you order at the counter, where the sandwich is made to order. I've heard of this Italian neighbourhood gem for a while now where I finally went to try their sandwiches recently (on a Saturday!). Walking to the storefront, we almost missed the shop as the "La Salumeria" was so unassuming where the colour was fading as well. Walking inside, every inch of the store was filled with products. Reading other reviews, we made sure to pick up our bread before heading to the counter, which had a short line (about only 3 people ahead of us which was a relief since we went on a Sat around 1pm). Near the cashier there were also lots of delicious looking baked goods as well. We opted to grab a kaiser bun and an Italian bread for the house special sandwich. We also decided to get a mortabella sandwich with the ciabatta bun. At the counter, service was friendly and efficient. All the staff at the deli were working hard to serve customers, making sure that we were attended to. Carlo, the owner, was also present in the shop, helping out making sandwiches as well as recommending customers certain cheeses and answering questions. After placing our order at the counter and handing over our breads to the staffs, we waited about 5 min for our sandwiches to be made. Paying at the cashier, the shop takes cash, debit and credit. When we left, there was another staff who opened the door for us. We ate our sandwiches once we got home. The house special which consists of prosciutto, spicy salami, creamy buffalo mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, spicy peppers, fig jam, balsamic vinegar and olive oil, was delicious. The quality of the deli meats and cheese are definitely the highlight of the sandwich! The fig jam also adds a slight sweetness to the sandwich which works incredibly well with the rest of the ingredients. We also shared a mortabella sandwich which consisted of mortadella, pistachio cream, burrata, tomato and lettuce. The mortabella was good but the house special is definitely the sandwich to order! Priced at around $16 each, the portions of the sandwiches are hefty with ingredients packed inside. The ingredients itself speak for themself as they are fresh and top notch! Service was quick and efficient but friendly. Overall, a great spot for take out sandwiches and other specialty grocery store items. They also have a large selection of deli meats and cheeses as well. Definitely want to return to try the rest of their other sandwich options in the future!

Back again for their sandwich specials. Instagrammers have certainly made this place popular as the…read morelineup for this is always long now especially on weekends. I was lined to the door but thankfully with 3 people behind the counter I was done in about 25-30 minutes. Reminder to grab your bread as you line up and hand it to them to make your sandwich. There is no menu. Either create your own, ask for the house special (lots of descriptions of it elsewhere) or ask them to surprise you.

Check out the Bottega next 2 doors down! This is where they have a full bakery section (treats,…read morecoffee/tea, fresh bread), deli section, sandwich area (can heat it up if needed), food to go (salads, charcuterie boxes, etc), frozen meals (frozen desserts too), a eating area, and a food truck (grilled cheese, poutine, etc). The "Factory" a few wdoors down is the grocery store. I've never been disappointed by any of their sandwiches - bread and ingredients always fresh and tasty, and portions are large (I could never finish them in 1 sitting), and the price was very reasonable. The baked goods are priced even better - similar pastries at other stores are usually more expensive, yet these ones were just as good. The brisket poutine is HUGE and the brisket was delicious - just wish there was more cheese. Service is friendly overall, but they take their time with each order. Lots of seating, but parking situation is not good, and public transport is not convenient - we just ubered here the several times we went.

Omg if I died and went to heaven this is what I want it to look like, so many amazing cheeses,…read moremeats, produce and much more. The absolute best charcuterie boards made to take and was such a hit at our event

If you don't see your favourite imported Italian item behind the counter, ask if they have. They…read morehad my favourite Galbani provolone at the back. Slower than molasses service but lots of variety. I think I prefer the Orfus Road location for faster service. The have an espresso bar in the store with good cannolis, sfogliatellas and Italian favourites. All in all, meets the need!

This Grande Cheese location has terrible customer service... I completely ignored for over 5…read moreminutes, while 3 employees, a young male in the deli and 2 women in the pizza area were aware I was waiting to be served. Not sure who is responsible for the hot table, I only wanted a slice of pizza. A customer came up beside me and one of the girls at the pizza helped him get a couple of pizza doughs and whent back to her station. Just plain rude. It's not the first time I have either had to wait way too long to be served or felt like the employee was doing me a favour when I finally got served.

This is, at its core, a gourmet cheese and wine shop, along with all the usual companions for these…read moretwo delightful products (crackers, olives, tinned sardines or octopus), some prepared foods...I can't adequately describe the breadth of their offerings...oh yes, also potato chips and duck pasta sauce and jamon and charcuterie boards and...look, just go to their website. The staff are friendly and super knowledgeable about both the cheeses and wines they sell. I appreciate that there is a fair amount of their cheese selection dedicated to Canadian cheese makers/farms. The ambience is an upscale store with a warm feel. I think you can also get a drink and small things to nibble on while you're there. They offer local delivery, which I used last Christmas with no problems. Basically, this is a local gem. Yes, the prices are on the higher side, but you're paying for real quality. Next time you're in the neighborhood, why not at least drop in and take a look around

Mmm... 64 slices of American cheese... 63... 62…read more.. Firstly I'll just put this out there just cuz: Growing up this address was a Cambodian restaurant ran by a friend's father who was a Cambodian army officer and kept talking about one day returning to his homeland to help with demining efforts (the legacy of the dark Khmer Rouge era). Right now this address hosts Good Cheese, which when it first opened felt like a gentrifying jab in the area (what, a wine snack bar in East Chinatown, what whitey madness is this?!), but never got around to trying it in that phase. During COVID they didn't just like many restaurants at the time pivoted to selling bottles, they revamped themselves to be more of a gourmet grocery, which is the iteration I am only familiar with. They still have some bar seating if you ever so inclined to have a glass and a bite. Though mainly you're probably here to admire the top-to-bottom shelf after shelf of gourmet goods from local and imported sources--jams by Kitten & the Bear; French chips in interesting flavours; chocolates; $10 and up canned sardines and other seafood, elevated stuff you won't find elsewhere to treat yourself or cook up a special meal. Wine and beer to take home--fridges stocked with a variety of Ontario craft brews not even the LCBO carries, such as Badlands and a couple Ottawa breweries (Tooth & Nail, Dominion City) I came across on an Ottawa trip. There's a bit of an European-esque grocery vibe to this place, complete with passionate and sometimes quirky staff. And of course there's cheese--good, fancy cheese.