overall good sandwich but nothing exceptional. friendly workers and easy order ahead process. small inside but seating available outside with easy parking. read more

St Paul Cheese Shop - Cheese Shops Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

One of my favorite sandwich places in all of the TC! Whenever we are St. Paul and thinking about lunch, this place is on the shortlist. Parking is easy, as there is a free public lot about 50 feet away, and street parking is also available. The workers are always friendly, and often will give you cheese samples (yum). I have never had a bad sandwich here. Some favorites are the chicken salad, the prosciutto-fig-ricotta, and the sweet chorizo. Today, I ordered the Turkey club and the Sandwich of the Week, the La Tur, which had a cow, goat and sheep milk cheese with blueberry honey jam, greens and bacon. It was good, but don't get this sandwich unless you like cheeses that REALLY have that sheep flavor! There are a few small tables for 2 tucked inside by the register, and a couple of small tables outside in nice weather, but this is really more of a grab'n go place. We took these on the plane with us the next day, as we were traveling. Pro Tip: You can earn France 44 rewards at this location, just tell them you are a member when you get to the register! read more

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I loveee cheese so naturally I had to come but what actually blew me away was their tomato soup that came with my melt! It was the perfect consistency, seasoned really well, and can still taste the freshness of the tomatoes. For the melt, I got the truffle that came with double cream brie, gruyere, mushrooms, honey and black truffle. Everything was melted to perfection and the truffle was delicious without being overwhelming. The bread had a really good crunch to give some texture with the melty gooey cheese. Despite having so much cheese, it wasn't a super heavy meal. More of a take out place. There's a couple tables outside to eat but it was also really windy and hot the day I went so I ate pretty quickly. read more

This place has been on my bucket list for so so long and I finally got to try it the other day! The experience and food however, was very disappointing. The worker who helped us was kind of standoffish and didn't really help us choose which sandwiches to get. But when another couple walked in he gladly talked to them and helped them... The sandwiches that we did decide to get, literally cracked our jaws multiple times because the bread was so stale. We got the prosciutto brie sandwich ($14) & turkey club ($17). The sandwich fillings were delicious, but it was so unbearable to eat because of the stale bread. If only the bread was better this review would not have been the same. I personally would pay a lot for a delicious sandwich, but these were not worth the price. $30 for two sandwiches and we weren't even full. In all, I probably would not come back here. read more

St Paul Cheese Shop - prosciutto di parma, brie olive oil ($14) - Cheese Shops Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Lunch run with a coworker. The sandwiches were outstanding. She grabbed some yummy appetizers to take home. They have a wide variety of take home treats to share or enjoy alone. Service was awesome. The ambiance was a welcoming quaint market. Small outdoor seating weather permitting otherwise take and go. Bonus, free parking in the lot. read more

Absolutely delicious sandwiches! My partner and I were mind blown! I got the spicymonger - it wasn't spicy to me, but a little to my partner. Great flavor mixed with a bit of sweetness and great goat cheese texture. My partner got the Turkey club and it was fantastic - well flavored, a bit of tartness from the pickled onions, and delicious sauce. We also got a sample cheese bit in the store and it was amazing. The store staff were so kind. The space is a bit small, but there's so many unique things inside. Also, I love how there's a number of lactose free cheese (goat and sheep). There's a public parking lot right next to the building and plenty of street parking. read more

St Paul Cheese Shop - Spicymonger - Cheese Shops Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Great sandwiches and cookies! Mix between hot and cold sandwiches, and some soup, and they were all good. Would definitely recommend and return read more

Small, cozy, packed with quality products and personality. I ordered a lamb sandwich and it definitely was exceptional. The guy educated me about cheese and was super kind and generous about everything. Worth going for lunch and speciality cheeses. read more

Hmmp I was so very excited to pop in and get a fun sandwich.... I got the grilled ham & gruyere. I was so ready for delicious'ness.... I think it might of been wonder bread. Ok no it wasn't, however it was tasteless, two slices of has that were thinner than prosciutto, and one piece of gruyere... Where's the fun? Flavor? Creativity? Ok the mini cup to tomato soup was... Hot. The chocolate chip cookie was nice. But for over $18 with no drink. I really would like something more. Dipping sauce, grainy mustard, caramelized onions .... couple house made croutons for the soup, smoked salt on the cookie... Something better.. read more

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Very knowledgeable about cheeses & what they could be served with. I went in looking for a soft cheese to serve w/ a Marion berry pectin I got in Oregon & they recommended a Lake region goat cheese which was delicious! read more

They have a great selection of cheese here, and the staff is really patient and nice (': they also let us sample a few in addition to the ones they already had out. We also ordered a Brie and prosciutto sandwich which tasted amazing even though it was so simple. Definitely coming back! read more

Didn't get a photo of the sandwich, but so good!! I got the mozzarella and tomato melt. It was so good and the bread was to die for. You could tell it was real fresh bread. It came with a small shot of tomato soup and was super delish. The workers were so nice and there's also a student discount there. Even better they gave us free cookies!! Would definitely come back. read more

I get get enough of this wonderful place! Incredible melts and sandwiches, delicious house-made dips and spreads, tempting imported dry goods, and an intriguing and expertly-curated selection of cheeses make for a winning combo. I've been coming here for about 6 years, and I have fond memories of rewarding myself with a gooey, decadent melt after a long day of studying during college. I recently tried the turkey club after a strenuous bike ride, and I consumed it in about 2 minutes. It was pure bliss and perhaps the best sandwich I've ever had the pleasure of eating. I'd recommend getting it with Barber's cheddar. I'm also partial to the crispy speck surprise. It's salty and satisfying. Honestly, you just can't go wrong here. Everyone is helpful and lovely, and I've never been disappointed. I cannot recommend the St Paul Cheese Shop enough. Enjoy! read more

St Paul Cheese Shop - Turkey club! - Cheese Shops Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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No questions we love cheese. We snack on it. Put it on sandwiches. Put on pasta. Put it in salads, Melt it. Fry it. So many options and so many ways to enjoy cheese. I had previously read about St Paul Cheese Shop. We had stopped to pick up some bread at the Breadsmith which happens to be right next door. This provided the perfect opportunity to check em out. We were also picking up some fresh pasta this day so we figured why not pick up a block of parmesan cheese after getting some fresh baked bread. Inside is fairly small but filled with different cheeses. Besides their cheese, the big attraction here is their sandwiches. They make fresh sandwiches on fresh baked Breadsmith bread and some of their excellent cheese. Had we not already had food plans we definitely would have picked up a sandwich too. In fact now that I think about it, we should have. Next time. We picked up both Parmesan and Pecorino. Bonus as they were both on sale. We'll be back soon for a sandwich and more cheese. read more

A cute little shop with a small, but good, cheese selection, specialty foods, and sandwiches. While the sandwiches aren't quite my jam, they have a unique selection if you want to try something different. Definitely recommend checking them out if you are in the area! read more

Amazing mozzarella sandwich with tomato confit on fresh bread. Super friendly service. Would be a great place to pick up cheese and charcuterie for a picnic. Delicious! read more

I wanted to try a new sandwich shop when I had stumbled across this place. Their sandwiches seemed very unique so I was intrigued to try it! I cannot remember the name of the 2 sandwiches I had gotten but both were tasty! I definitely want to come back and try other sandwiches here. read more

By no means do I pretend to be a cheesemonger, but I do loves me a good sandwich, and the St. Paul Cheese Shop has those in spades. The shop itself is quite small and pretty easy to miss from the outside since it's sandwiched (sorry) between a Breadsmith, Kybher Pass and a coffee shop. Inside you'll find a couple of coolers filled with various cheeses, shelves adorned with various oils, jams, crackers, etc. and a few menu boards on the wall with the daily specials and various meat and/or cheese-centric sandwiches. You really can't go wrong with any of them, but my favorites thus far have been the spicymonger and the chicken liver pate. Service has always been quick and genuinely nice - definitely worth checking out. read more

St Paul Cheese Shop - Chicken liver pate sandwich. - Cheese Shops Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Bad service. Ordered online and went to pickup. They said it would take them a couple of minutes to finish and then they would walk the order outside for me. I waited for 15 minutes outside and when I went back in, the order was just waiting for me and the guy just gave me a blank stare. I don't even care if the food is good, not returning. Update after lunch: changed the rating to 3 stars because the sandwiches were decent but nothing amazing. They are overpriced and not worth it. read more

The St Paul cheese shop is my partner and I's favorite place to eat! There's no better place to grab a lunch on-the-go. We have tried sandwiches from other places, but nothing ever comes close to the ole cheese shop! read more

St Paul Cheese Shop - Fall special: sautéed apples / ham / cheese - Cheese Shops Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Kudos to SPCS for handling COVID-19 with grace, professionalism, and a great attitude. They still have the tremendous cheese selection for which they are known, and are bringing in super new pantry products to support their customers' home cooking experience. It was fun and low-stress to shop there yesterday, and we came home with bags full of amazing cheese, crackers, olive oils, fish sauce, caramels, and some pantry goods that are new to us. Don't forget the Vahlrona brownies! They're practically worth a trip to SPCS all on their own! read more

It took me almost 2 years of living 7 minutes away from the Cheese Shop to get here, and I will consider those the "lost years". My mind is currently racing over where to begin this review. The chèvre? The free samples? Tomato soup shooters? God help us. I could write an 8-paragraph review complete with intro and conclusion PLUS bibliography but I will instead use bullet points and urge you to come here yourself to craft your own opinions. #1. The Signature Chèvre. Woooooo boy. They always have free samples of this, and on wonderful occasion will have it on special. When I win the lottery, I will set aside a million just for this stuff. Try it! #2. Melts + tomato soup shooter. Excellent. I have yet to meet one of their melts that didn't immediately make me want to buy another. My most recent fave is the breakfast sausage and egg. The tomato shooter is a perfect complement to them. #3. Free samples! The staff is SO friendly, fun to talk to, and really know their cheese! Don't hesitate to ask for samples of anything. And don't forget to TRY THE CHÈVRE. read more

St Paul Cheese Shop - Daily special - Cheese Shops Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Take-away experience during pandemic: Ordering two sandwiches and two small bags of potato chips over the phone and paying for them was simple and quick - Thanks to Donovan! Curb-side pick-up was easy and quick, too. Man-friend said his roast beef sandwich was okay, but it had wayyyyyyy too much mustard on it! So much mustard in fact, that it drowned out any other "flavor" of the sandwich. He was surprised by the spicy "kick" of the flavor of chips he ordered (the Buffalo Blue ones) and said he would not likely order that flavor again. I had the turkey, cranberry chutney and brie sandwich and I really enjoyed it! I also really enjoyed the sour cream and onion flavored chips and would definitely order them again! read more

Every time I go here and ask the delightful people working to put together a cheese board for me, they create something fantastic that my guests devour. That are knowledgeable and friendly, and the selection is amazing. Try their signature chèvre, it's delicious! read more

Staff are incredibly knowledgeable about cheese, including history of and what foods each cheese pairs best with. I can tell they really care about cheese...I appreciate that. Chat them up! Huge cheese selection, obviously. They offer melts (grilled, hot sandwiches) and cold sandwiches. Vegetarian options too. A tomato soup "shooter" comes with all melts..a perfect amount of soup in an adorable cup. I've been impressed with both types of sandwiches I've tried; noticeably fresh bread and ingredients used. Somewhat on the pricier side for a sandwich and it's a small space, so I'd recommend taking your food on the go. Samples!!! They always seem to be sampling a specialty spread and are excited to let customers sample various cheeses. Warning: if you try the house-made chèvre sample, you may just walkout with a take-home container! read more

St Paul Cheese Shop - Vegetarian melt with tomato soup shooter - Cheese Shops Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Heaven for a charcuterie board lover! Great selection of cheeses, crackers and anything you'd put on your charcuterie board. Their staff is super knowledgeable and always happy to answer questions. The sandwiches here are a hidden gem of Saint Paul if you're looking for a quick, cute lunch spot! There is no seating in shop as it is pretty small, but there are tables right outside. They always have really good goat Gouda, the crispy delicious baguette crackers are a winner, the feta with the dried fruit on it in their refrigerator section is absolutely the best thing I've ever put in my mouth, the feta with dill and cucumbers is also super good! Not to mention they sell "In A Jam" which is amazing (get apricot), as well as the the raincoast crackers! read more

Normally I'd give these guys between a 4 and a 5. They are a bit pricey but their cheeses are excellent. This being different times though, there are certain things a customer expects. One expectation is that since you are handling and cutting foods that generally speaking will not be cooked, put on a mask! Seriously, 3 employees first of all unable to distance from each other and more importantly handling food to slice and wrap. Yes they were wearing gloves, however not changing them between orders AND because their faces were uncovered it really doesn't matter. The gloves do not protect anything from spreading. Also it is a bit weird to me that you have one refrigerator case from which you want customers to self serve, but then you sort of freak out when a customer picks up a pre-wrapped piece of cheese from the cheese case, they want the whole piece of the cheese and the customer is masked. So, please re-think the hygiene practices please. read more

Friendly and helpful staff. They seem like they enjoy their job. I ordered the prosciutto with ricotta & fig jam +greens and it was so good! Wish we had tried this shop sooner during our stay instead of just on our last night in MN. read more

Really nice sandwiches, the service was awesome. The bread of the sandwich is a little tough to get through (and I love it) but all in all it is great. read more

Much smaller version on my favorite twin cities cheese store (France 44) situated near MacCalester college on grand avenue. Like the West side location, this shop is staffed with cheery cheese mongers who can advise you on your selections and are more than happy to provide samples while you decide. You can expect to find lots of local (Wisconsin) cheese as well as items from across the globe. Its a great way to get introduced to new items. They also sell a variety of other items, nuts, olives, salami so one could craft a nice picnic from this shop. Parking on the street or in the Dunn Brothers lot next door. Worth a visit. read more

We need to talk about their Fall special sandwich..ham, blue cheese, apple sauteed in butter, and honey. It was recommended by the guy working and I decided not to overthink it for once at this place. OMG. You know it's good when it's your first time writing on Yelp. The world needs to know about this sandwich. Going through a breakup? It replaces sex. Rewarding yourself for a hard work out? This has all the elements you need to re-fuel and recover. Too lazy to cook? Just head over. Hate blue cheese? Guess what...it can be made with cheddar. For all the winos out there, pair it with a Malbec or lighter bodied Cab. Sit back. Relax. Enjoy. Thank you existing, St. Paul Cheese Shop! read more

first time visiting this weekend. Great sandwich menu. I had a turkey with brie and crandberry chutney that was terrific -- the turkey had great flavor, the cheese added creaminess, and the chutney was perfect. My husband had a Cubano he loved with came with a "shot" of tomato soup. nice shop -- very crowded. No dine-in option. We had ordered on-line and our sandwiches were available right at our pickup time (so the warm sandwich was perfectly warm) read more

Great customer service, great sandwiches. I love the mozzarella melt with a shot of tomato soup. The bacon, brie, caramelized onion, and greens sandwich is bloody amazing. There are also good snacks, like brownies and rice crispie treats that you can buy for dessert. They have a wide selection of cheeses for tasting and buying. There is also a large variety of high-end snacks, like sriracha popcorn puffs, award winning chocolate bars, fancy pasta, couscous, and tomato sauce for pasta. If you are a regular, you can get a sandwich stamp card and get a free sandwich for every ten you buy. read more

St Paul Cheese Shop - Bacon, Brie, Caramelized Onions, and Greens Sandwich - Cheese Shops Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Seriously the best sandwich shop I know of in the Twin Cities. I recommend this place to anyone looking for a new favorite lunch place!

Cute little cheese shop with free parking nearby. This place sells cheese, jams, breads, and spreads. I came to try their sandwiches (made fresh, deli-style) and got the "prosciutto, fig jam, ricotta" sandwich. Although the fog jam was delicious, the ricotta was very cold and partially frozen on some bites. For $11 per sandwich, this was a little disappointing. I'd be back just for the delicious fig jam though! read more

First off, I LOVE CHEESE! One of my friends raved about the St. Paul Cheese Shop's sandwiches, so I decided to check it out! As soon as you walk in the door, your nostrils are filled with the "mhmmm mhmm" smell of delicious cheeses! The St. Paul Cheese Shop offers a large variety of different cheese's along with handmade sandwiches. The staff is knowledgeable, offers great suggestions and they are friendly. The store is small; however it's the perfect size and very functional! Street parking can be hard to find at times, but one never has to walk very far. I love the cheese shop and all things cheese; however I am not a big fan of their sandwiches. As one Yelper mentioned, the bread they use is often very hard and dry. If you opt for a sandwich with fig jam, I suggest asking for it on the side. The fig jam is too sugary for my liking & overpowers the delicious cheese and other ingredients. After eating my second sandwich from the Cheese Shop; I had absolutely no desire to try any more of their sandwiches. Overall the St. Paul Cheese Shop is a winner (if you take the sandwiches out of the ratio!). read more

St Paul Cheese Shop - Cheese Shops Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

I'm originally from the Mac Grove area and I've since moved to NYC. I was in town today and stopped by this old haunt. Even better than I remembered - the entire staff, so friendly and knowledgeable. I ordered a vegetarian surprise - I knew I was in good hands (the man who made my sandwich is himself a vegetarian). One of the best vegetarian sandwiches I have ever had hands down. Won't find this quality and value anywhere else in the Twin Cities or in Manhattan for that matter. read more

First time here after grabbing a Jamba Juice next door. At first entry I adored it right away. 3 stars mainly for customer service & appeal. The lady behind the specialties was especially friendly. As I waited for my friend to join me I looked around the place & skimmed the menu. The worker suggested I try 3 cheeses until then. She explained the texture & taste & we chatted a bit about cheese pairing. My friend joined me & we eventually decided on the turkey, brie & chutney sandwich (+bacon). I don't know-It was just an OK sandwich. Totally not worth $11.50. The bread which is a simple white ciabatta is far too thick & bready to enjoy anything else atop it. I'm left feeling like I should have gone to get lunch where I first planned. Now, I know this place is maybe somewhere I'd come in for good cheese or speciality products like jam, chutney, food gifts etc, but not a sandwich. read more

St Paul Cheese Shop - Cheese Shops Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

They have cheese, chèvre, honey and more! I really love that they sell sandwiches too which are amazing because of the cheese that they have. If you like artisan sandwiches then this is good read more

St Paul Cheese Shop - This is the Surprise! I believe they put on Chèvre, spicy sauce, greens, bacon and spicy red peppers - Cheese Shops Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

"Minnesota friendly with St. Paul style" I was impressed from the get-go. Just reading the menu made my mouth water at lunch time. I ate my well-prepared chorizo and manchego sandwich (I'm from WI, I know a good meat and cheese sandwich when I find one) while sitting at a small table inside and shot the wind with the employees. The manager brought be a free peanut butter cookie to show that the gratitude I felt for these guys was mutual. While sitting in here I noticed tons of people really love this place - if I was a cheese aficionado I'd be in weekly picking at their extensive selection of fine cheeses. I dig the sports fan-like work uniforms here that have numbers on the back and read "Chorizo" where the last name would be on a baseball jersey. Too cute - it suggests that they work as a team. I may just have to purchase one of these shirts myself. I support the St. Paul Cheese Shop Team! read more

St Paul Cheese Shop - "Eat more cheese" - Cheese Shops Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota