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.

How have I slept on this place all of these years? I wanted to hate it, but I loved it as soon as…read moreI walked in the door. The person who stocks those shelves is very smart - so much I wanted to bring home with me, including matzoh ball soup!!! We ordered two sandwiches - jambon et beurre with cornichons and a chicken parm. We were blown away by both. Flavorful, high quality ingredients on the perfect baguette. Now I want to try ALL the sandwiches. Seriously, you can make a meal here very easily on your way into town. We also bought two packages of mushroom ravioli for another dinner. Salads, olive oil, coffee, condiments - and I haven't even started on the cheese!

Cheese Louise is a gem. They have a diverse selection of cheese, coffee, soup, sandwiches, meats…read more I highly recomend them!

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!

A super cute store to browse! My friend and I were in town for a wedding so couldn't get too many…read moregoodies but we picked up two cookies, the peanut butter cookie and a chocolate chip which were both incredible. I'm still thinking about the peanut butter cookie... so soft and packed with peanut flavor. It really hit the spot!

My wife, daughter, and I were sitting across the street, enjoying some incredible coffee. I saw…read moreBeacon Cheese Shop and knew we had to check it out! Upon walking in, the vibe is absolute perfection! Beautifully displayed cheese and a range of other delicious looking products. Before selecting cheese, I grabbed beet hummus and gluten free crackers. I moved on to the cheese counters and received fantastic help from the staff. They have an outstanding selection of delicious cheese. I wasn't pressured into buying certain amounts and was even offered a taste before selecting cheese. We went with a Smokey blue cheese from Oregon and an amazing Gouda from the Netherlands. We impulsively added some pesto. Later that afternoon, we enjoyed both cheeses and the beet hummus with the gluten free crackers. A 1/4 pound of each cheese was more than enough for a great afternoon snack! I look forward to returning when I'm back in Beacon!

super tasty turkey and cheddar sandwich from their daily menu. they had 4 excellent sandwich…read moreoptions, I could have gone with any. great selection of cheeses, meats, jams, drinks. i took it to go to the park and it was the perfect sized lunch without needing to wait for a restaurant.

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.

Loved the selection of cheeses and being able to try a sample prior to buying. They were very…read morehelpful when I told them about the cheeses my daughter and I like and suggesting comparable cheeses. We will definitely return!

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!

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

CORRECTION; HALIBUT ( wild caught) , not haddock. [thanks,…read moreChris] I love this shop with all their curated goodies. It's not big, but it packs a powerful, meaty punch. The butchers will give you ideas on how to prepare meats. For example, the last time I stepped in they had a cut called a cowboy cut. I had never heard of it. At $17 a pound, I wasn't taking any risks so I asked for advice. my daughter and I loved the meaty flavor with a respectable chew. VERY flavorful. Caution: you will not be able to resist all the fresh organic grass fed and finished beef. You will leave much poorer than when you arrived but you will eat really well. surprise of my visit: fresh wild-caught halibut . It was the best HALIBUT I have ever consumed. Absolutely gorgeous to look at and beautiful to prepare. Super expensive so make it a treat for that special night in. Grab a loaf of crusty Signal Fire bread woodfired, sourdough stone, ground local grains from East Mountain Levain. This bread will stand up to the cowboy steak.

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!

wonderful owner great service and great food. met so many very nice people.. a big change from…read moreHudson! definitely go get a grilled cheese with all the toppings.