3 stars for the great cheese. 2ish years ago it would've been a 5. Lady was pushy and rude but…read morejoke's on her, I like cheese. While the pieces I bought were delicious, service left a lot to be desired, or it was an off day? Whatever the reason, ill just take the extra 20 minute ride to arethusa in Litchfield/bantam or order from saxelby online. It's a shame, because inside looked nice and the other food looked good.

Omg this place is amazing! What a cute and special store. If…read moreyou are in the area go and get one of their grilled cheese specials. We got the prosciutto with fig jam WOW! So delicious! They had a lot of different things to choose from cookies to ice cream & a lot more. I had to buy the Banana pudding shortbread ice cream sandwich yummy ! It was hot out & I was worried about it melting so they gave me a free ice pack to get it home! Wow now that's customer service!! Very nice & friendly staff!!

Terrible, Owner changed. The food is terrible, from cheese…read morethrough meat bread and paninis, not recommended

Cute cheese shop. The nice glass counters are waiting with cheese to eaten and brought home. There…read moreare also jams, honey, cured meats and etc to make a fabulous cheese plate or to give as gifts. The sandwiches ranged from 7- 10 dollars. I opted for a "Warm and Gooey" sandwhich. The Dutch came with a Cow's milk Gouda and a caramelized onion balsamic spread ($ 8.00). I added prosciutto ($ 10.00) because I'm not a fan of moderation. It was delicious. The sourdough bread was slightly tart and soft. Come hungry! If you aren't a fan of savory cheese, there is also ice cream at the shop.

This is my once a month indulgence when in the area. Just like the name suggests, they have cheese,…read morea whole lot of cheese. But they also have delicious meats, homemade salads, and amazing sandwiches. The service is always attentive and deliberate. They are generous with the samples, so I suggest trying everything before you buy it. Prices are very reasonable, and if you are a member of their rewards program, you can get free stuff. I have yet to try their coffees, but I've heard they are also very good

Well, I guess all good things eventually come to an end. It…read moreseems Cheese Louise has been bought out by another owner/entity and has drastically changed since my first review. They no longer have the same or even similar type of business and are basically just a sandwich shop now, minus all the European and distinctively French products and vibe that I loved about the place under the original ownership. Oh well, c'est la vie!

A curated breath of fresh air, Talbott & Arding met every one of our senses. The manicured market…read moreatmosphere, the varied assortment of luxury culinary treats, the sheer quality of ingredients paired expertly with each other on the daily menu, the locally sourced unique treasures of gifts and trinkets, the gentle pleasantness of the staff... everything comes together here to form a true and complete product. Talbott & Arding was chosen as our first stop on our girls' getaway journey. Tucked in the Hudson Valley, just an hour from the Berkshires, it was a sweetly energetic beginning to our day. We each chose a sandwich from the counter. My smoked salmon on focaccia was a delight. The bread, airy and light, beautifully happy yeast just bounding with lift, defying the constraints of olive oil which left my fingers gloriously glistening. I haven't had a focaccia as happy as that in a minute. Super thin radish, bright pickled shallot and fresh watercress all gave a nice vibrant touch. Ben's cream cheese couldn't possibly be creamier. And the delicate, silky, fresh, luxurious salmon... What a dream. So balanced. I filled my arms with goods- iberico salami, Aleppo chili oil, Blackstrap coffee beans, local chocolates, and an adorable Talbott & Arding puzzle. I'm sure I could have easily convinced myself to buy just about everything I laid my eyes upon. The cheese counter was an absolute work of art. It's clear that Talbott & Arding is a willing servant to the gifts of the surrounding earth and people. The homage it pays is palpable. Our stop at Talbott & Arding set the tone for an intentional, peaceful, vibrant, cozy, delicious, connected trip. I'll be back immediately.

THE most delicious prepared food. Food is fresh, tasty, inspired, and much is healthy…read morevegetable/grain-forward. Love the cheese and charcuterie, and they now carry Mel the Bakery bread for a one-stop A++ food shop in Hudson! Great for lunch in-house, or grab and go prepared sandwiches, foccacia pizza, salads galore! Good local food producers represented in refrigerator and freezer cases. With that and the prepared food case, it's so convenient and delicious to pick up a few items to complete a nutritious home meal. Oh and they are connected to and big boosters of Slow Food Hudson Valley. Feel good about where a large chunk o' your discretionary spending goes!

The cheese selections are truly delectable. They pay attention to what they are selling, and if you…read morewant something special, it is going to wow. Everything there if you want to assemble a picnic to pretend you are an aristocrat in Boxtrolls. Tinned fish, nuts, jelly. It is not cheap.

I don't care how good a sandwich is, the customer service is horrible. The woman in the front is…read morereally passive and impatient. Please learn to respect all customers especially ones who did absolutely nothing wrong to you lol

Delicious sandwich quickly prepared and given to me within minutes of ordering. I got the…read moremozzarella and fig jam plus added prosciutto. So good. It's small and cosy inside, few outside seating.

I used to grab a sandwich at Cold Spring Cheese Shop quite often on my trips to cold spring, but…read morelately I haven't really been enjoying my stops here. This time around I ordered the salami and blue cheese and the roast beef special. The cheese and bread are all super fresh, but that didn't stop the roast beef sandwich from being a bit bland. The salami and blue cheese sandwich is a favorite of mine, and again was super fresh, but the sandwich was small and doesn't come with any veggies. I think the reason I am giving this two stars, and not three of four, is because of the ambiance and service. This time we waited around 20 minutes just to order our sandwiches, as there was only one person in the front, and they spent 15 minutes letting some people ahead of us sample cheese. The shop was packed, but the line was barely moving. We also saw the employees stick his nose in some mortadella and sniff it... not sure if that was a quality check but it was a bit of a turn-off. The shop itself is cute, but it has no bathroom or indoor seating, which is a must after a long car ride or hike (the area is famous for hiking). There are two outdoor tables, but they are extremely cramped. We sat down with our baby and there just wasn't enough room for us and the three ladies next to us, so my husband ate standing up. The cheese itself is quite nice and the staff is quite knowledgeable about what they products they offer. However, I like to stop here for lunch, and the lunch menu is limited to sandwiches. There are only a few sandwiches offered (maybe 5 and two specials) and they don't rotate through menu items very often, so I feel like I've tried each sandwich they offer multiple times over at this point. The sandwiches are usually quite bare and don't come with many veggies or variety. So that being said, I've been returning less because I'm a bit bored by the offerings.

I have a French wine tasting party coming up so I stopped in to check out their French cheeses…read more Heather assisted me by pointing out their selections and offered tastings. I was able to make some decisions about which four cheeses to have included on my medium platter for the tasting. They include Comté, (cow hard) Ossau Iraty (sheep semi soft), Munster (cow semi soft) and perhaps a goat cheese that they may get in during the next few days. The shop has many specialty foods to select from. I enjoyed browsing before buying a couple of cheeses to take home for later.

We recently visited this lovely shop to look for a particular cheese and also get some ideas and…read moreexpand our knowledge of some different cheeses. The store is set up beautifully with so many unique items, from mustards to tinned seafoods to raclette melting devices. The cheese display case is impressive and informative, each cheese with a card describing it and its source. Really helpful. We were so happy to get to try a few of the cheeses we had been eyeing and Laura's patience and knowledge were so appreciated. While on the pricey side, the high quality and expert knowledge by the staff really makes such a difference in finding what you may be looking for. They also offer cheese classes and other events which sound fantastic (check their website). We will be back and I definitely encourage a stop in. I received a 10 percent discount for checking in with Yelp-- fantastic!

We stopped in to get a bottle of wine to accompany a steak we purchased for dinner. The staff, who…read morewere exceedingly friendly and helpful, recommended a really nice Barbaresco. There were a ton of premium bottles here from all the major regions. Really nice decor and atmosphere I could have spent a long time just perusing the inventory. Will be back!

Ridgefield is a great town and this is an awesome cheese shop and speciality store. I stopped in on…read morea Saturday afternoon and picked up some truffle cheese and frozen Mac and cheese from the freezer section. The Mac and cheese was incredible when I got home and baked it, and the truffle cheese recommendation from the employees was great. They sell cheese, crackers, wine, and other specialty products. Everyone was nice and helpful, and I'm looking forward to going back to this store!

We get our dogs meat from here as well as our chicken breasts ... love the atmosphere and the…read morepeople are always so kind and helpful

Love this place. Lisa is the best, everyone there is super friendly and helpful. Fast service &…read moreamazing quality.

There is always a unique menu to order from here. I love the fresh options. The cashier was kind…read moreand friendly. The other workers were also kind and made a point to say hello. The sandwich was very good and there were great things to choose from to have on the side (chips, chocolate, olives and of course cheese!). The restaurant is small for seating, but it's clean and comfortable!

Service isn't the best. Normally people like to be acknowledged when in a store and at the counter…read more Just a hello! Not forcing you to order when looking at the menu for the first time. It's a cute place and I love the wallpaper. I ordered food and the lady that took my order was having trouble focusing/ listening and added things to my bill. When I corrected her; she seemed to be paying attention, I thought she removed the item but she didn't. I order a drink (coffee) also and then changed my mind. When I told her I didn't want it she said she couldn't resell the paper cup to someone else. I know.... I know.. you must be thinking (WHAT it's just coffee!) I explained I didn't see the other sign with special drinks. So even though I wanted another drink that was more money, she kept it on my bill and gave it to me. That was when I decided not to go back ever again. Poor service, then I had added that specialty drink along with the coffee I got stuck with. Only to not ever receive it. I had to bother another girl to get my drink. She did tell me to wait she had to get this family's order first. That was rude. I waitressed before, so I can say that. Meanwhile I had finished my food (which was good) and coffee that I didn't want. I was there at least 30 mins and 15mins before the other family. They weren't busy. There was no excuse for poor service.