Ok. This an absolute must stop. Attached to Hotel Petaluma. You can enter through hotel or front entrance. I wish I would've take more pictures. The store is absolutely adorable- variety of seating options. We sat on two small couches with a fuse-ball table. My guy beat me 4-0 while we waited. Our cheese expert- which I'm pretty sure is the owner but can't remember, was the best. So knowledgeable and nice. We ordered a glass of wine and the cheese board. Comes with a card explaining where the cheeses are from and a toppings bar. So much fun mixing and trying new toppings- very cool experience. Best part is the cheese club! Immediately joined. Highly recommend for great wine, cheese and an awesome experience. read more

Petaluma Cheese Shop - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Petaluma, California

Cheese? Yes please! Cheese shopping can be intimidating, especially at a grocery store where the options are endless and you might be afraid of purchasing something you may not like. But thankfully the Petaluma Cheese Shop's tasting board lets you try 8 unique types of cheese, better yet.. the curated board constantly changes so each time you stop by you are delighted to new flavors. I also love that it comes with a fresh baguette and a variety of condiments to mix and match as you taste. You'll leave the Petaluma Cheese Shop feeling grate and cheddar than before! read more

Petaluma Cheese Shop - Cheese Tasting $38 - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Petaluma, California

The Petaluma cheese shop is a charming little shop in downtown Petaluma. On a weekday, there was plenty of street parking around close by to the store. We had made reservations at 12:30, and were greeted by a welcoming lady. We were craving cheese, and ordered the charcuterie board. The board came out very fast and looked aesthetically appealing! We had 3 types of cheeses and meats, pickled onions and pickles, dried apricots, nuts, jam, and chili crisp. All this came with a big baguette. All the various flavors intermingled beautifully together! The little pickled onions were beautiful and the chili crisp was amazing. The almonds were tasty too. We loved our meats and cheeses as well. The only thing we felt could have been improved was the bread. It seemed dry and a bit stale. It would have been nice to have fresh bread. Additionally, we would have loved some input on the selecting the cheeses. All of our cheeses were hard and I was really hoping for Brie or Camembert. Overall a great experience that I would recommend to anyone who wants a special meal. read more

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This place was amazing. Excellent cheeses and the wine tasting list was excellent. It's a must try for the area - don't skip!! read more

Petaluma Cheese Shop - This is the cheese sampler - yum yum!! - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Petaluma, California

Thank god for cheese and lots of it, and then some, as provided at the Petaluma Cheese Shop. Located along a busy stretch of Washington Street in the heart of downtown Petaluma, Petaluma Cheese Shop comes from owners of Barber Cellars, a locally produce wine label, who brilliantly converted their wine tasting room which was located on the ground floor of the Hotel Petaluma into a cheese shop of their dreams. And who doesn't love cheese? Especially when the cheese is as nicely curated and served as it is at Petaluma Cheese Shop. Being able to partake in the wine pairings that Barber Cellars have provided for years here in this same location, enjoying a nice cheese pairing in the heart of California's dairy country completes the full circle moment, as they still pair the local cheeses and cheese dishes they procure with their own signature wines. What brought me here the first time was that Petaluma Cheese Shop was nice enough to host a special event here and we had such an amazing time here that a friend and I would return as customers soon thereafter. The menu at Petaluma Cheese Shop is all cheese all the time, as they do serve your traditional a-la-cart cheeses which are sourced from their refrigerated case which abuts their counter, but they also entrées in which they make right there at Petaluma Cheese Shop, including some very unique dishes including Prosciutto Purses which are melted cheese wrapped in sliced prosciutto warmed together to perfection, in addition to your traditional charcuterie, cheese and bread and butter tasting boards, which is perfect to pair with your wines. For our visit today, we decided to order and share their Burrata, which was accompanied by porcini sea salt, olive oil, and slices of warm focaccia bread. For this entrée, they added a new element to it with Pimentos Lagrima Drop Peppers added, which in turn helped to aid with the dish's overall acidity. The dish was so lovely that we were not afraid to ask for a little more olive oil to be added on top of our huge block of cheese. We also should have asked for an additional rosemary sliced loaf, as there was so much cheese to go around. For the road, I also decided to purchase a small block of Petite Creme - Marin French Soft Brie cheese for 9 dollars and a jar of Belfare Chili Crunch for 15 dollars. We had such a wonderful time enjoying our time playing games, including foosball at one seating, and simply taking in the ambience as city dwellers would pass us by. It would be a few additional months that we return for our second visit to Petaluma Cheese Shop, and this time they had a special sandwich of the month added to their menu, and since it was around Mardi Gras time upon this second visit, we saw that they had their own spin on the classic New Orleans Muffuletta sandwich, with their Buffuletta Sandwich served with ham, salami, Jardiniere pepper spread, burrata mozzarella, and no fewer than three of Alpine cheeses, which were all layered and served hot and melted on a focaccia loaf of bread. Served with a side of cornichons, which helped to even out the savoriness, this sandwich was one of the best ones that I have enjoyed in quite some time, as it was a perfect mix of heartiness and umami served on a plate. Made with love and detail, this special menu could be a keeper, as it shows off the unique types of cheeses that Petaluma Cheese Shop serves on a daily basis. Since I already had the crackers at home, I decided to order soft goat cheese known as "Dirt Lover" locally sourced from Green Dirt Farm, which was recommended by Lorraine herself, so I know it will be good. Petaluma Cheese Shop hosts events on a weekly basis on top of being a local gathering place for all lovers of cheese and wine. I can imagine myself headed here on the way to the nearby Russian River or local park to take some cheese and wine to go so I can enjoy the outdoors or they are now my go-to place when designing my charcuterie board for gatherings. At Petaluma Cheese Shop they are ready to craft you one of the best cheese and wine pairings that you will partake in! read more

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Wonderful place to do a cheese tasting! Lots of interesting selections and the different spreads that came with the cheese was fun and unique. From sesame chili crunch to caramel, there was something for everyone. Definitely will be back to try more new cheese! read more

Petaluma Cheese Shop - Crunchy chili and sesame, tart cherry jam, caramel, chocolate and maple syrup - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Petaluma, California

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We stopped in for a snack and sat at the foosball table which was super fun! They whipped us up a platter of brie on mini croissants with fig jam and prosciutto right quick. We were on time crunch and the service was quick. They were super friendly. Overall, the Brie fig jam croissant dish was a nice presentation and delicious appetizer for about $30. I would go back and try their wines or charcuterie boards for more variation. read more

Petaluma Cheese Shop - Brie fig jam croissant - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Petaluma, California

This is a long overdue review - we went in May of 2024 - we have recently moved from Oakland to Novato and have been looking for an equivalent to Rockridge Market Hall and their cheese department which features a lot of Marin / Sonoma cheese makers.. It's been a bit rough - local cheese makers sell individually from their stores which means lots of travel, and we work Sundays so the Marin Farmers Market doesn't work for us. Local grocery stores do carry a nice selection but we love the really stinky cheeses and so they are harder to find. So.... We made a reservation at the Petaluma Cheese Shop (and Barbara Cellars Wines) to see what they offered. They sell cheese etc to go and you can stay and enjoy various menu options. We had a nice bottle of rose with burrata to start and then their cheese board. Service was excellent, attentive, helpful and flexible - willing to create a selection of cheese we were interested in trying. The cheese selection is small but selective and very interesting. The presentation was great - guidance and descriptions for each cheese. We ended up buying quite a few we tried to bring home. We also loved how they feature other local products - these yummy drop peppers, a chili sesame sauce, and caramel and chocolate sauce. The space is chill and welcoming. It was a lovely afternoon. We will be returning later this month when my mom visits - it's a great place to bring visitors as well as just spending an afternoon enjoying good wine and an interesting selection of local and non local cheese. read more

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Superb cheese tasting. One of the most distinct and varied we've had In Sonoma county (cheeses were both domestic and international). Located it historic hotel. Wine tasting from Barber Cellars too at same location. read more

If you love cheese, good service, cute decor, and great wine, this is the place you have to visit! I had the pleasure of coming here recently and trying their fondue as well as trying some of their delicious cheeses. My favorite cheese is the Maia and my favorite butter is the Achadinha creamery butter because it's rich in probiotics and super creamy. Keffir is also added to it to aid in digestion. You can bring your kids here as well, they have games for them to be entertained while you sip some wine . The owners Lorraine and Mike are incredibly knowledgeable and sweet. I will be back to do more cheese tasting and try more bites off their menu. read more

Petaluma Cheese Shop - Fondue - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Petaluma, California

This is a great cheese shop for cheese lovers and the queso-curious. They had about 20 well curated, fabulous cheeses. 5 or 6 are local/CA, lots more from Switzerland and Spain, et cetera, all delicious. (It's possible they usually have more; she mentioned it had been a very busy weekend.) I did the Barber wine tasting as well. The owners/winemakers run the cheese shop. They make great food-friendly wines: steely Chardonnay, a beautiful rosé of Sangiovese, Pinot, Sangiovese and their flagship Zinfandel. Their wines were great (low alcohol, high acid) and paired beautifully with cheese and accompaniments. We weren't hungry enough for the generous 8 cheese tasting plate so we got one cheese a La carte: it came with bread (a vehicle for other delights but not something you order for its own sake) and a surprising sesame chili crunch sauce. It was great right on the cheese. I have a similar chili crunch at home and I never would have thought to put this on aged cheese. It worked! These folks know what they're doing. If you're near Petaluma (20ish minutes from downtown Santa Rosa) try this place. They also have card games and comfy chairs. Consider making a reservation. The owner was working alone when we arrived and got pretty slammed with a reservation showing up about every 15 minutes and someone like us who said, " hi, we like cheese" about every ten minutes. Still she did a great job helping to meet our needs and we left with seven new cheeses to try. And some rosé, obvi. read more

"Do you like cheese?" "Why yes I do, my favorite's Gouda." "I like Gouda too." ---Duke & Sebastian (aka Viola), from the movie She's The Man, Gouda, Gruyere, Raclette, Fromage Blanc, Burrata, Rahmtaler, Cheddar, Brie, Manchego, Mendonca, Pecora Nocciola, Mimolete, Pantaleo, Maia, Piper's Pyramid, Caveman Blue, Ricotta Salata, Brillat Saverin & so much more!! If you like cheese then this is your place, and if you LOVE cheese then this is definitely the place for you!! Whatever you like Petaluma Cheese Shop has it! And it's not limited to cows milk cheese, they have a variety of goat & sheep milk cheeses as well as the two combined (goat & sheep milk together)! I've been coming to Petaluma Cheese Shop since they first opened last year & I'm here every couple of weeks. It's obvious that I can't get enough of this place!! I've brought friends & family here to experience the delectable cheeses that come from all over the world as well as some local splendid cheese. Not to mention trying the various wines from Barber Cellars to go along with the cheese! The atmosphere & setting is very casual & homey, there are plenty of tables with chairs, there's a foosball table with seating as well as a video game unit/table & chairs. And yes the foosball & video game unit (Donkey Kong, Pacman, Frogger, etc.) all work so you can enjoy a little fun while tasting your favorite cheese, wine, crackers, charcuterie & more. Did I forget to mention the cheesy sandwich of the week? Yes, they have a sandwich of the week that you can also partake in eating. On this recent visit, 01/27/2024, my friend & I split the weekly sandwich called "The Sandwich." It was a buttery croissant filled with brie, balsamic vinegar, fig jam & proscuitto & it was TO DIE FOR!!! We also tried their new board called Proper Parmigiano & Balsamic Board....Another TO DIE FOR edible moment!! And one of the items on this board you can also order/buy on a board all by itself is the new Prosciutto Purses, these scrumptious little pouches/purses are sooooo good!! Ok, I need to say it - Prosciutto Purses are another TO DIE FOR delectable edible!! And the cheese tasting menu does change once in a while but don't worry, it's all good!! On other visits here I've tried the Alpine Experience (aka Raclette). This has now changed to the Fondue, which I've had several times along with the Cheese Pull, other variations of their cheesy sandwich of the week & the Charcuterie Board where I had my first taste of quince paste which was delicious! By the way, if you want to buy some quince paste it is sold in their shop along with meats from Journeyman Meats, crackers, whole coffee bean, balsamic vinegar and more! You can even order a large or small charcuterie board to-go for those special events or just because. Lorraine & Mike Barber's knowledge regarding cheese is astounding. And with the nice variety of local, national & imported cheeses that they carry they can help you with all your cheese needs whether you want cheese just to eat at home, for a special event or for a gathering with friends. They can help you make the right choice! Run, don't walk to the Petaluma Cheese Shop! You won't be disappointed! read more

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Petaluma Cheese Shop is a must visit! We have been here three times now and will continue to keep coming back. Loraine is very knowledgeable and makes the entire experience fun and enjoyable for everyone. The cheese tasting changes each week and the shop is always getting in new cheeses along with other amazing goods (butter, balsamic, chili crisps ...) the list goes on. Take all my money!! read more

Petaluma Cheese Shop - Cheese tasting! - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Petaluma, California

Absolutely stop by this place!! Their wines and selections were just amazing. We chose to do a cheese platter that had the most delicious sauces "chefs kiss" The service was just awesome!! Very very attentive and answered any questions we had. The shop provided games to play while you are tasting which was so fun. Their place is so well decorated and very comfortable. Stop by and see for yourself. You won't be disappointed read more

What a great spot! I went to buy and ended up having a cheese tasting and a glass of wine. Loved the accompaniment for cheeses, bread not so much. White blend was perfect for pairing. Look forward to next time read more

Had a fabulous cheese tasting here today, the cheeses and pairings were amazing. Such a cute and welcoming shop located in the Hotel Petaluma. read more

Petaluma Cheese Shop - Cheese bowl and focaccia - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Petaluma, California

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Lorraine, you were a delight! You were so knowledgeable about the different cheeses you offered and gave great recommendations for pairing wines. I'm so addicted to your Sherry Grey pared with your Sauvignon Blanc. Thank for making our day outing memorable! read more

We stopped into the new Petaluma Cheese Shop and left with two delicious cheese treasures! We were greeted by Loraine and together selected two cheeses we had not had before. The shop has selection of local, national and imported cheeses to enjoy. The Petaluma Cheese Shop had a nice selection of local cheeses, honey, crackers, charcuterie and all to enjoy onsite or to take home. Guests can enjoy a wine tasting and a wine and cheese pairings inside the shop. We will for sure return on our next trip to Petaluma. This will sure be a fun spot to visit, shop and support a local merchant. Thanks, Sheana & Ben read more

Petaluma Cheese Shop - Sheana & Loraine at The Petaluma Cheese Shop. - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Petaluma, California

Tasting was wonderful, Service was amazing. Great little shop, they're very knowledgeable about their cheeses and wines. I will definitely go back read more

I LOVE THIS PLACE! I've always been a huge fan of the Barber Cellars wines, and as a local, my favorite place to come with my wife for a glass or two to end the day. Now that they have turned the volume up to 11 with the addition of the Petaluma Cheese Shop, there's no keeping us away. Not only do you get world class wines (the Zin Master is my favorite), but now an insane selection of cheeses from all over the world. Plus, as an added bonus, the staff is awesome! You might even have a chance to meet Mike and Lorraine, the owners who are not only the wine makers, but huge cheese nerds. This place has become our regular Thursday hang. read more

First of all, the service here is amazing! This is our first time visiting Petaluma, so the owner made us a list of where we can go. She was cool to talk to and very friendly. The food was also amazing. We got the burrata cheese and the cheese platter. It was the best cheeses i've ever had. The atmosphere was also really pretty. The tables were clean, and they had cool games. I really enjoyed this place, and I recommend it to everyone! read more

Petaluma Cheese Shop - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Petaluma, California

This cheese shop was amazing. They had many kinds of interesting cheeses. I got a cheese tasting board that I got and I was able to try many cheeses. The cheeses were wonderful and the sauces that came with the cheese were also wonderful. The owner was amazing. She was kind and she helped us out. She told us how to eat each cheese and how the cheeses are made. All ingredients or components of the cheese were either made in the shop or were sourced locally. Lastly, the shop itself was beautiful. I would definitely check this place out read more

This place is THE hidden gem of Sonoma county. It's my go-to for picking up host/hostess gifts, having a pre-restaurant glass of wine, or sitting down for an evening of amazing wines and incredible food like the fondue (with tater tots!!!), the sandwich of the week, and charcuterie. The menu is constantly changing so my husband and I find ourselves coming in every week and experiencing something new every time. Top-notch stuff in a laid-back living room atmosphere. read more