SERVICE: counter style, relaxed AMBIANCE: clean and cozy…read moreFLAVORS: Only came for the bonbons and my goodness they're massive and lovely! PORTIONS: filling and hearty PRICE: appropriate BONUS TIP: parking is street side parallel

A friend of mine raved about the chocolates in Gourmage, so I decided to stop in route to Austin,…read moreTX. Gourmage sells wine, cheese and chocolates...the winning combination. I purchased the pecan chocolate, which the owner Stephanie said was the most popular and she had just gotten a fresh batch delivered. In addition, I purchased a coconut sponge candy and some little food toothpicks (75% off from their Christmas sale). The candies were exceptional...superior quality. The candies were on the pricier side, but well worth the price. I must say small town businesses in Texas are usually bursting with friendly staff. Texans are known for having Southern hospitality. That was not the case at Gourmage. Stephanie was aloof and mostly answered my questions with one word responses. I did not feel welcomed. There was only one other couple at Gourmage at the time. While the candies were delicious, I will likely not return. Customer service is extremely important to me.

I heard about this business on social media and immediately knew I had to go check them out. I went…read morethere Friday before Christmas to buy some cheeses for my charcuterie board. I was not disappointed. I bought three different types of cheese. Staff was super nice. They took their time with me. They let me taste the cheese before I bought it. They gave great recommendations. They also sell tiny pieces of cheese that are leftover when they cut for bigger orders. I bought a few of those to taste. The store also has balsamic vinegar, oils and gift ideas that go great with cheese. Parking is available on site, but shared with the other businesses. I'm so glad that I now have a place where I can get some great cheese from other countries. For those that want a charcuterie board made, they do that too

Willow's cheese shop has only been open about two weeks. This was my first time here. Emerald The…read morecheesemonger greeted us as soon as we walked in. she's very knowledgeable in all the cheeses inside the shop she can explain everything to you and she'll let you taste test all the cheeses that you desire. They have many different olive oils and balsamic vinegars on display so you can taste test them some very fresh breads. I had the pleasure of meeting one of the owners. Her name is Gabby very sweet lady as well. She had made a fresh fondue and was offering the fresh fondue with bread to taste test, and it was just amazing as well. Out of all the cheeses I tasted, and I tasted many of them The rosemary manchego was definitely my favorite cheese. Now that I found a really cool little cheese shop, I definitely will be going back and the hospitality was wonderful that definitely will be drawing me back as well.

We have been to the old place but this new spot is so much bigger and allows them to hold classes…read moreand more. Took the mozzarella making class and we had a great time, learned a bunch and went home with cheese...1 lb each. Afterwards we stayed and sampled cheese and learned about what will make a cream Mac and Cheese as well as just crackers. This place is so knowledgeable and wants to share the knowledge...this allows you to not just learn something but appreciate their passion. If you want a good cheese, cheese and wine date night, class to make some...this is your app to go. We will be back for more classes and cheese very soon.

The new location is bigger and better than the last. Now they also offer a food menu so you can…read moresit, sip, chat and relax while you check out the different cheeses and wines. They also offer cheese making classes and other educational but foodie events. The service is still super friendly and they don't rush you along. They really take the time to discuss flavors and your pallet with you. I really appreciated that today. I enjoyed a mini charcuterie, a 1/2 caprese sandwich and salad. Of course I also ended up buying some delicious cheese at the end. I can't wait to come back for a cheese making class soon.

A friend who's opinion I really respect recommended Antonelli's Cheese Shop for a three cream…read morecheese. I wanted to get this for my book club soiree, but did not have time to make a visit as it is a little north of downtown. Antonelli's Cheese Shop is charming and quaint. While the shop is small they have an assortment of items to sell in addition to cheese - wine, sauces, jellies, etc. I was immediately greeted upon entry into Antonelli's cheese shop. Two other customers were being helped, however, I had a store associate offer me some cheese samples. While the samples were good, I was specifically interested in the three cream cheese. They had two choices to select from. I was hoping they had more. This is a shop you need to spend some time in to leisurely evaluate the cheeses. There was also a human size dog in the shop at the time. I don't know what is about dogs, they like to lick me. Guess what...I do not like to be licked. So, I jetted out of the store.

Cheese glorious cheese. Antonelli's has such a large selection of quality cheesy cheese…read more This is a small family run, local, cheese shop, but it packs a lot inside. They have wine, jams/jelly/preserves. Chocolates, and olives. They also have premade charcuterie boards too. When I came, they were giving away free cheese everyday of the week. The first 100 people that were in line. Free cheese? Yes please. As you can imagine, there was a long line of people waiting, and with the store being small, we were sent in in small groups. Couple people come out, couple people go in. As the line shortens and you get to the counter. You're given your free cheese, and asked what type of cheese you like. I gave my favorites, soft cheese, like brie, hard cheese, like manchego I like spicy cheese like hatched chili cheese or a jalapeño cheese. So after giving some examples of cheese that I like the gentleman helping me brought out three different samples and we tried them together and loved every one of them so I chose which ones I liked out of the three and then we moved down the counter a little bit, and the gentleman brought out another selection of three cheeses, and I tried those and told him which ones I liked, and they were all phenomenal. The gentleman that helped me was very attentive. He listened. he gave examples exactly what I was asking for and it was absolutely beautiful experience. even though they were packed and crazy and had 100 people waiting outside. He just treated me like we were just one on one. He took his time with me. I thought it was such a spectacular experience very personable. I walked out with 5 different cheeses. A bar of orange chocolate with dried cherries. And a baguette. And let me tell you, I ate so good during our Texas ice storm 2026! So here's the down side. Parking. There are like 8 parking spots in front. And a couple parking in the back. But beyond the back, there is a small pay with a QR code parking. It's a bit of a struggle as far as parking goes. There is no street parking. But I'm sure when you're not dealing with 100 customers it's not as much of a struggle. There are 2 accessible parking spots out front. Had a great experience. And will come back again.

A hidden gem if you're looking for a fun and educational half-day trip outside of Austin. The drive…read moretakes you through the beautiful Texas Hill Country, making the journey just as enjoyable as the destination. There's plenty of parking when you arrive. The tasting begins with a tray of olive oils and fresh bread. The host walks you through each olive oil and balsamic vinegar, explaining their flavors, differences, and best uses. I had no idea there were so many varieties of olive oil! It was such a fun and informative experience!

My wife and I enjoyed the olive oil tasting. Interesting learning a bit about olive oil making and…read morethe history of olive oil. Definitely gave us a better idea of what true olive oil should taste like (most store-bought olive oils are adulterated with seed oil). We also were able to taste three of their specialty balsamic vinegars, which were outstanding. I left with a bottle of their wild cherry balsamic to mix with my next old-fashioned drink at home. Their bistro serves a great menu. We sipped on their tasty wild cherry and peach sangrias (made with their balsamic vinegars) and thought that their lemon caesar salad with chicken was excellent. We might come back here for lunch if we visit the area again.

What a truly relaxing experience. My partner and I came here to have an afternoon for ourselves…read more The interior was so cute with comfy chairs and various spots to sit. We drank a few glasses of wine and beer and ordered some small plates. The Sauvignon Blanc was so crisp. The smoked Gouda pimento dip was really good. Service was amazing, attentive, and genuinely so friendly. We will definitely be back to try more of the menu.

The team at S&P has been amazing and so accommodating with our weekly Mahjong nights this summer!…read moreAustin has been especially helpful making sure we having everything we need throughout the evening without interrupting play. It is a great spot to host small group events (like Mahjong or Poker Nights!) - we are lucky to have this little gem in the neighborhood!

Mother Culture is available at the Pearl Farmers Market, but during the week the warehouse is open…read moreMon to Thurs 9AM to 2PM. This is where the magic is made with locally sourced, grass fed, cream top milk. Due to the pasteurization technique they use the yogurt maintains it's probiotics. They carry Greek yogurt, drinkables, and dips. If you are looking for fresh buttermilk they have that as well.

Incredible!! Where do I start, this is hands down the best yogurt I have ever eaten or drank. The…read moresmall batch, locally harvested ingredients can be tasted with each bite. My favorites are hard to narrow down but top three Blackberry Lime, Honey Vanilla and Blueberry Lemon. I have also had the Dilly dip which is amazing with pita chips. I pick up my order at the New Braunfels farmers market and ordering ahead makes it so simple to just go pick up . I have hooked my boyfriend onto the drinkables and he loads up before heading back to Dallas. Highly recommend you won't be disappointed

We went on one of the Cheese-y bus tours and it was AMAZING! This was our first bus tour and it was…read moreto Pure Luck Dairy, and it was a wonderful day. We started out the day with a cheese tasting & rose on the way out to the dairy. The bus was very comfortable and the team was so lively on the bus ensuring we had a great time. They shared so much about cheese that we didn't know and the pairings were great. We the arrived at Pure Luck Dairy and the little baby goats were to die for! Amelia & Hope were so kind and gave us a tour of their land and their daily process. We got to visit with the goats and do a tasting of their cheeses with some delicious pairings and I understand why they've won so many awards! I could eat a whole tub of those cheeses no crackers needed haha. We returned back to Antonelli's tasting room to end with raclette & some pairings and just debrief about the whole day and it was wonderful. The team really did think of everything, down to providing booties for us at the farm. The rain that day was a non factor, as they said, it was a grand soft day!

Can't recommend the cheese tasting at Antonelli's enough! First it's a half pound of cheese- I was…read morefooled by the cheese in slices and thought I would still be hungry but I left FULL!! It was so fun to learn more about cheese and experience flavor pairings with the marmalade or pepper or chocolate! I'm not even a blue cheese fan and I even enjoyed the one served with the lemon coconut spread! Went for a date night but this would be a great birthday event or night out with your charcuterie loving friends! The service was great and I already want to sign up for a new class!

An update full of nostalgia and sadness. This location is closed now, but this seems like a great…read moreplace to review their online shop too. Up until it's final day Rebel Cheese has been excellent in food, atmosphere, and service. The space was always clean and there were plenty of foodstuffs to peruse in their store. On more than one occasion I got myself a bit of snacky vegan deliciousness to go. It wasn't all cheese, there were sauces, spreads, and sugary treats too. Every single cashier has been kind and friendly. The food always came out fresh and hot. Online ordering is easy and my products arrived right on time. No complaints! This is a great place to at least try to make the switch to vegan cheese. There are plenty of options and everything is flavorful.

Ordered for the first time from Rebel Cheese about a month ago after having them on my radar for a…read morelong time. Being a mail order customer isn't for the faint of wallet because it makes sense to order at least six cheeses at a time, and that's not a small amount of money. Trying to factor in the timing is also part of the experience. Some of their cheeses can be frozen, and some are recommended to not be, like the brie. They recommend consuming the cheeses within 7 days of opening. It's just my husband and me in the household, so finishing a whole package of cheese in a week's time could be daunting. Speaking of the brie, it wasn't my favorite of the selection I received, which was a curated collection of Lorie's from Shark Tank. When we first got the delivery Dear Hubby and I set up a charcuterie tray for ourselves as a late lunch / early dinner. So many wonderful tastes! It was a delightful experience to mix the cheeses with crackers, salamis, Mediterranean olives, and fruit / jam. The sweet chevre offering was divine. Might have been my favorite. We opened four of the cheeses to sample them and left two for later. It's been wonderful for me to have better vegan cheeses than what the local grocery stores tend to stock. Real flavor! Real creaminess! With the holidays approaching, I'm considering when to place another order to carry me through the time when having special cheese would add to the edible side of the season.

Book with caution. Our entire trip to San Antonio was…read moreplanned around this restaurant walking tour. I coordinated 4 women's schedules, travel and booked the VRBO. Then 35 days before our planned trip I received a notice that the prepaid event had been cancelled. They offered to reschedule out 30 days further or refund. Four very disappointed women but grateful they didn't cancel the day before the event. Luckily there is a lot to do in San Antonio but its hard to find one common interest between 4 women other than food! Three like to drink, one doesn't. Two like history, two don't. One likes to shop, three dont....back to planning.

Went on the one of the food tours back when the business was first starting, for the amount I paid…read moreit was a really great experience. You get to visit 5 different stops (mine was only four since it was the starting phase). I went on a Sunday tour, the tour differs between the two based on the dessert place (La Boulangerie on Saturday, Paleteria on Sunday). The tour was great, we start at Ocho, you get a taste of one of the popular dishes and history on SA, then start on foot towards Luke, receiving information about the city on the way. I enjoyed a great little dish and drink at Luke, then headed on to Nectar, and got a HUGE sampling of the meats and cheeses that they offer, from there we head to Zinc. At Zinc I tried one of the best guacs in town, and saw some of my fellow tour-ers the purchase a Prickly Pear Margarita, which was really really pretty. (Typically you visit a desert place last, but because i went on the tour before the Paleteria was confirmed, we skipped this stop.) The SA Food Tours staff is friendly and knowledgeable, they've put a lot of time and hard work into the tour, and its a great way to experience San Antonio's food scene and get some history at the same time. I've lived here all my life and learned and tried new things on the tour, it's worth it!