My best friend introduced me to Shea Cheese and I think I am now their biggest fan. I love cheese and supporting small businesses, so this was the perfect marriage. I have visited twice (so far!) and been thoroughly impressed. With my first visit, my bestie and I shared a two-person sized board with no meat, so maximum cheese. We were able to sample the cheeses before committing them to a spot on our board. The team at Shea Cheese paired our selections with other charcuterie items to make a perfect grazing board. We also spilt the turkey and brie sandwich. The sandwich was paired with the most delicious kettle chips as well. For my second visit, I went with the pizza grilled cheese (sans olives) and got a pimento cheese sandwich to go for my mother. We were both beyond pleased with our grub. Of note, right next door to Shea Cheese is Shea Lounge, which is a little bookstore and lounge to enjoy your cheesy items. I am beyond impressed by this spot and am already looking forward to my next visit. read more

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I booked a bread + cheese pairing at Shea Cheese for my Mom & I after reading about their events online (thanks Reddit). The event was a visit to Proof Bakery to see how the dough is *literally* made before heading back to Shea Cheese for the tasting. It was also BYOB. Overall, we had a great time. The space was cute and intimate, and the tasting was plentiful. They did open up the shop after the event too, so we were able to buy some deli meats and a bottle of natty wine. Their food menu looked soooo yummy, I look forward to coming back for lunch and for another event. Shea Cheese is a small business, owned by a couple who ensured that the experience was awesome. I definitely recommend stopping by and checking out their cookbook collection too. My only critique for the tasting was that they included a pimento cheese, which they make, that has mayo in it. I personally would've preferred they added one of their more unique options instead as neither my mom or I ate that part of the board (mostly due to the mayo). read more

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When I find a local treasure like this I like to share it, but kinda want to keep it to myself so it stays as perfect as it is right now My wife and I had stopped at Shea Cheese to buy things in the past, but we decided to have their sandwiches today! Wow! I had the Turkey with mustard Gouda and fig jam. It's a flavor and texture explosion that was unmatched. I know that's a lot for a sandwich but it really was. Spicy mustard, combining with sweet fig jam and cold cucumbers with turkey and Gouda cheese. My wife has the apple/bacon/brie melt, it was fantastic as well You order at the cheese shop then head to the suite next door called the Shea Lounge, a kitschy little wifi cafe with free kcup coffee, filtered water, free WiFi and comfy atmosphere. They brought our food over (and they have a byob liquor license) and we'd picked up natural sodas and we enjoyed the place and the food. Highly recommend!! read more

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Amazing local cheese shop with unique cheeses, snacks and events! Recently, I ordered several individual charcuterie boards for a wine tasting I had in my home and they were amazing. Not only did Jenny do a fantastic job choosing the cheese and snacks but it was so filling! Each person raved about the little boxes. She made special boxes for vegans and vegetarians too! I highly recommend you get on her newsletter and read about what events they are up to and buy some yummy cheese or charcuterie boxes soon! You won't regret it. read more

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I enjoyed my bounty. Will return for Raaka & Orinoco chocolate. I enjoyed my cheese too the owner Jenny is very knowledgeable about her profucts. read more

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I highly recommend it very knowledgeable and the cheese is amazing please support their business

Top notch! Great people working there producing wonderful products. Highly recommended. They have a nice library/book are to eat your meal.

I love Shea cheese! I'm very excited that they have expanded and have a cute little lounge next-door. They offer a lot of interesting classes that I would like to attend when I have time. They give samples and the customer service is excellent. I took my mom here the other day and we tried some samples and it is just such a nice store to support local business! read more

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It's an odd place to leave a vegan review, but they carry Rebel cheese, which is one of the best plant-based cheeses available. Normally, we can only find it online. Thank you for carrying it. read more

We ordered a charcuterie box for a group game event. We placed the order a few days in advance then picked it up in the morning for an afternoon gathering. Easy, beautiful and delicious. A huge hit!! Thank you to Shea Cheese for exceeding our expectations. read more

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The Best Cheese shop ever And I'm from California were there plenty of them. The selection is amazing and something new each time we visit read more

A few months ago, we went to the Gilbert Farmers Market where we found Shea Cheese. This excited me because they said they have cheese from Jasper Hill Farm which is my favourite creamery. I was less excited when I discovered they are 27 miles away from my house. "I will never go here." I thought to myself, as I took their business card just to be polite. But oh, that cheese! With the thoughts of Jasper Hill's Bayley Hazen Blue dancing in my head, an errand to run up on that side of town, and the knowledge that driving a 54 miles round trip is less expensive than flying to Vermont (or having it shipped from Vermont!) I finally made it to the Promised Land that is Shea Cheese yesterday. I started off by ordering a Turkey & Brie sandwich and a bottle of water. The helpful gentleman told me they have a nice room next door to eat my sandwich and there is a pitcher of water there if I don't want to buy a fancy bottle. Wat? Someone trying to save me my money? I think I am going to like it here. I went to the space next door which is lovely and welcoming, with couches and tables and all sorts of places to relax. I was invited back for "Silent Book Club" which I sure do wish I could attend but it's too far away. So yeah, they have events, check their calendar. This is a great Third Space that I am jealous of, wish we had one in my neighbourhood. My sandwich was yummy, the bread was soft and fresh, there were apples in there, and the greenery made me feel virtuously healthy. I ate half, so I appreciate that it was served in a compostable to-go box. My husband ate and enjoyed the other half. Now. Now it is time to CHEESE SHOP! I was there for Jasper Hill. I got my beloved Bayley Hazen Blue, a wheel of Little Hosmer, and some Alpha Toman. Sadly there was no Cabot Clothbound so I sampled four different cheddars before settling on the Cottonwood. Shout out and thank you for all the samples! I also got some fancy prosciutto ham where once again, they tried to save my money by warning me the slices are very large so I might not need as much as I think I do. Challenge accepted! This was a different staff member so I do feel moved to mention again how much I appreciate it. In return, I paid cash instead of the gift card I was planning on using, to save you the credit card fee. One good turn deserves another! Many thanks to Shea Cheese for my little charcuterie platter, it was delicious! I am already planning my next trip up to your side of the Valley, next time I am going to try to bring the husband. read more

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Sweet dreams are made of cheese I've been meaning to visit Shea Cheese since it opened and I'm kicking myself for waiting so long! Owner Jenny Zink, along with her husband Isaak, is a lively adventurous person living life to the fullest. I met Jenny years ago, when she ran a women's adventure group, and I was looking to meet new people. Although I wish that we had more outings of riding electric scooters along the canals of Old Town, I'm excited to support her in her adventures as a business owner. The day we stopped in she was actually hosting the Red Cross for a blood drive. I'm an avid donor and saw this as my push to get to Shea cheese. I had to cancel my donation for scheduling issues, but still went in later and saw Jenny handing every donor a gift bag. I've donated at many host locations and have never seen this! She set a goal of 17 donors and ended up with 27! We stopped in for the makings of a delicious charcuterie board and it put a big smile on my face as I saw Jenny again, in her element of bringing strangers together. Jenny is very candid about her 7+ year sobriety journey and I see the comments on her posts about people sharing their own journey. If you can't tell, she just amazes me. Ok...so now to the shop. It's an intimate cute space with so many yummy options. Isaak gave us cheese samples and helped us pick a cheddar, bleu, and soft cheese to go with our meats and crackers. They also offer beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) along with plant-based food options, books, and more. Oh! They make the most delicious sandwiches! We loved the decadent truffle flavor of the Unbrielievable grilled cheese and the savory rich roast beef and bleu cheese flavors of The Lil' Stinker. Recently they acquired the shop space nextdoor and opened it as a lounge. Now there is a space to sit and enjoy your sandwich and a book. It's also put to wonderful use with their cheese classes, silent book club, and many more events. Check out their schedule on the website! Oh! I can't forget to mention that Shea Cheese was recently awarded a Best-Of-The-Valley accolade! Last year it was for The Most Clever name. This year is for The Most Fun Company Newsletter. It appears that I'm not the only one who enjoys Jenny's personality and humor. I hope I've convinced you to visit Shea Cheese. Whether it be for lunch, to pick up snacks, or to attend an event. Stop in, meet Jenny and her team and enjoy this special place. read more

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I was watching my favorite news channel, which was 3. They were checking out local places on 32nd St. and Shea. And as soon as I heard Shea cheese, I turned and focused on the screen that is my weakness is cheese. I was not disappointed at all. The service was kind and friendly. They have outdoor singing benches or their lounge area next-door. I took advantage of the weather right now. I think I'm hooked my brie grilled cheese sandwich was to die for! And they have local beers and I really enjoyed one this morning. I'll definitely be coming back read more

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Beautiful little spot that you might not ever stumble upon without someone telling you about it. What a fun spot to find amazing cheese, local products, crackers and more. The staff is so very knowledgeable and kind. They even let you sample some of the cheese before you buy. And do NOT miss the sandwiches. Damn good stuff! What a great great place to visit. read more

What a wonderful and unique experience at the Shea Cheese Tin and Tapas Tasting event! Megan, the cheese educator, was fantastic--so knowledgeable, sweet, personable, and passionate. Jen, the owner is hilarious, kind and innovative! Their charm can keep you entertained all evening. The de-alcoholized Sangria was spectacular, thank you for having options for those who don't drink alcohol! Every paired tasting tonight was unique and full of flavor. The cheese options were outstanding, and the canned fish accents added a really unique twist to the tasting. The salt addrd to the Gelato was delishand love my takeaway spoon as a reminder of you. Love the experience of meeting people over this experience. Thank you for creating such a memorable and delicious event! Look forward to returning for a silent reading and nonalc night! read more

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The customer service here is really great. They answered all my questions and provided samples so I wasn't surprised when I got home.

Went for the silent book club and ended up buying a recipe book. The lounge has a good selection of books and blind book dates for $15 which is a great price. The owner is very nice, I haven't been to the cheese side of the store yet but taking a peak it looks like they have a good selection to choose from. Will be back! read more

What a delightful shop to happen upon! I saw it tucked away and had to stop in, and I'm so glad I did! The owner was lovely and extremely friendly and helpful, and they had an absolutely fantastic selection of every cheese you could think of, as well as unique alcohol and mead, jams, nuts, and all sorts of accoutrements. I walked out with a huge amount of presents for friends and of course for myself. If I was staying in town I would definitely have tried some of their sandwiches or cheese boards to go. I will most definitely be back next time I'm in town! read more

I haven't been to the store except to pick up an order. But, it was quick and easy ordering an attractive and tasty charcuterie. I would order it again. read more

Not only did we have lunch here, but we purchased their charcuterie kit for new year's eve. We loved it! The sandwiches we had were delicious (burrata caprese & blue cheese/roast beef). Would definitely eat here again. The charcuterie kit was perfection! Everything was so fresh & tasted wonderful together. We really enjoyed it & are so happy to have found this little cheese shop. read more

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Adorable cheese shop! I am definitely a fan of cheese so this was a great place for me to check out! The staff was super helpful in letting me try the cheese and giving suggestions. They also had a little selection of beverages and a whole area dedicated to nonalcoholic drinks, which my pregnant self appreciates! I ended up getting a 4 yr cheddar from behind the counter, and a garlic and herb white cheddar from the refrigerated area. They both taste amazing, I used them in a pasta dish I made tonight and it was fantastic. So so glad I stopped in and I will be back!! read more

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The pimento cheese sandwich and the roast beef & blue cheese sandwich were both outstanding. Perfect ratios of ingredients and great bread.

Great spot for a Sunday lunch. The cheese selection is fantastic. The cheddar chili crunch grilled cheese was delicious. The veggie sandwich was very fresh and my wife loved it. read more

Very cool find in the neighborhood! We tried the Old School grilled cheese which was delicious. Nice array of unique cheeses and everything you need to put together your own spread.- We later ordered via their online website the small grazing board for a family birthday. It serves 4-6 people, but it was plenty for the 7 of us. The grazing board was beautifully presented, wrapped and ready for pickup at our designated time. It was a huge hit and our family loved it. We would definitely order it again. Do yourself a favor and check this little gem out for yourself! read more

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It's very rare to see a 5.0 on Yelp, but I agree that this shop deserves it. It's a real deal cheese shop where the staff know their stock super well, can provide specific recommendations based on more common cheese they don't have, and offer you tastings of various cheeses. They quickly directed me to two really delightful cheeses from creameries I've never heard of but that fit my taste perfectly. A solid entry to the upper pantheon of cheese stores! read more

This shop is incredible-if you are a proponent of supporting local businesses I would encourage to use them through the holiday season. My 7 year old loves going in and trying new cheeses which expands her pallet. The lounge next door would be a perfect date night. read more

This place is great and has so many cheeses! They are a great place to explore cheese or just stock up on what you need. They opened a sitting and eating area too! A bit expensive on some items but you can find good value. read more

Such a cute little store! They have a great selection of cheese, cook books, drinks, and other fun snacks! Definitely worth a visit! read more

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Such a cute store!! They also have a lounge next door that is so much fun! Love that they support local business and small businesses! Great produce!! read more

Been looking for a cheese monger for over a year in the Mesa/Tempe/Phoenix area. Was very discouraged finding only department store selections then I found Shea's! Was definitely worth the 30 minute drive. Was surprised that their cheeses are mostly US and no English or French (love mimolettes and derby's) but the selection was good and the service from the young man was outstanding. Will be back! read more

We had ordered some Thai from a nearby restaurant and figured we'd waste some time peeking around this little store nestled in the corner of the shopping area. Our time was NOT wasted! We ended up buying all sorts of little things from Shea Cheese. A can of sake, some ginger tumeric kombucha, a plum shrub, and edible flowerfetti (for cake, bread, or cocktail garnishes). The ladies behind the counter offered us cheese samples and they were incredible. Since we already had meal plans (and a questionable fridge at the time), we held off on the cheese. The next visit, we were lucky enough to grab two sandwiches, along with a port chip tonic, a selection of cheese, and two Olipop sodas for our son. We all left happy (especially our son who was thrilled to hold on to the tiny basket through our shopping trip). The curation of items is excellent. I highly recommend a visit if you're in the area. They have some adorable items that would make excellent host gifts or Christmas gifts. Plus, you can create a whole beautiful charcuterie board all in this one store! Love the people here, love the vibe. Can't wait to keep shopping this adorable little space and keeping a close eye on their instagram! read more

It's a beautiful day in the Sheaborhood! We now have Shea Cheese! Admittedly, this is only my first visit but I'm so happy to have this shop nearby. The store was very busy as they've just opened and everyone wants to see what they are all about but the proprietors and their helpers were hopping. They were super patient with a clientele that had a lot of questions and they had samples. They seem very knowledgable about the origins of the cheese that they are carrying and I love that they have a wide selection of local stuff like Crow's Dairy. They also carry some cured meats if you are looking to build out a charcuterie board. I left with a bag of cheesy goodness to help with my Thanksgiving appetizers. Will definitely go back. read more

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Yes, I'm a fan of this shop after only one visit! The selection of cheeses and snacks is varied and a little eclectic and I like it. After a couple of samples I settled on the Maytag blue & an aged cheddar. The lady who assisted us was most helpful too. I will certainly be back! read more

Intimate little location, a little tricky to fine, but it's worth the persistence. Great selection of items, knowledgeable staff and best of all they allow you to taste before you buy. A little gem in the PV area. read more

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Super cute cheese shop. Employees knew their stuff and were super friendly. Has all the items to make your own cheese plate with all the fixings! Very glad we came here and walked out with 3 cheeses and 2 meats. read more

So great to have this in the neighborhood! Came in looking for a cheese to go with steak, they gave a terrific recommendation that we loved- we also asked for a personal favorite recommendation and it was delicious. I also love that they do charcuterie boards for parties. So much more special coming from a small local shop like this. Excellent service and welcome addition. read more

We just found a new Cheese shop, Shea Cheese, on 32nd Street a block or so north of Shea on the west side. I was reading about a new American cheese, called New School, in Food & Wine Magazine. It sounded great on burgers or grilled cheese so I looked it up. The only supply restaurants, bur Shea Cheese is their first and only retail distributor in the U.S. While there we had a great Turkey and fig sandwich on ciabatta. They also have great little gift items. The must have had over a dozen different blue cheeses. We will be going back to try more. A family run operation from a couple who moved here from Iowa and their son. They are getting ready this summer to move to a larger location in the same strip Center. https://www.sheacheese.com Shea cheese 10880 N 32nd St, Suite 19 Phoenix, Arizona 85028 (602) 666-0431 read more

The Cheddar (veggie) is the best vegetarian sandwich I have ever had! The herb cream cheese gives it so much flavor and the focaccia bread is light and fluffy! Also, the pickled red onion adds a lot of flavor and is so much better than the typical raw onion. I crave this sandwich now! read more

This place is a treasure. They have a curated selection of the best American artisan cheeses. You get to sample before you buy. The lady who owns it is very knowledgeable. I ended up just asking what she recommends, and I ended up with two of the best cheeses I have ever eaten. I used to hang out at Neal's Yard Dairy in London.... now I feel we have something comparable here in PHX. read more