This is my second time at Mouse Hole, and the cheese is always delish! (Of course!) The Cheese my Cherry Pie sandwich was so so good, as was my husbands sandwich with turkey and chile. Prepare to wait awhile if you come during peak times. The shop is small, and the set up doesn't allow for much maneuvering inside. Maybe in the future they can relocate to a shop with a better set up? Our cheese monger in Houston had several lanes to split up the "I'm here to taste cheeses" folk from the "I'm here to order a meal". That sort of method could greatly increase the speed of the waiting in line. Just something to think about if they do end up moving to a larger space in the future! read more

I was a cheese club member for almost 2 years. Cheeses were good but bland, not diverse or interesting. Then they changed to an obnoxious billing agency (Table22) that overbilled, spammed, and demanded that I get an appointment to pick up cheese or they would assign me a time. I tried to quit, but the agency won't take me off the spam list and the local staff says they have no control over the agency. Their sandwiches are very good. read more

Mouse Hole is such an excellent addition to Albuquerque's community! It provides a very friendly, welcoming place for friends and family to grab deliciously food and drink in a quiet and relaxing space. We were fortunate to join as a family over the holidays, and we enjoyed an excellent signature charcuterie board and split a Pavo sp? Sandwich 4 ways. We added the Wagyu beef to the board for some more protein. Everything was excellent! I'd only done take out here before, but dine in was terrific. While deciding on our order, we were treated to several other cheese tastes that were also so tasty. I highly recommend and will be a frequent flyer here. read more

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Staff were super friendly, very knowledgeable and worked with my allergens (soy, gluten, potato, pecan, goat milk). I got the truffle cured meat which was delicious and the cheese flight with curated pairings. The pickled peach jam type thing they made to go with an absolutely amazing ricotta was my favorite. I've never met a cheese I just wanted to let sit in my mouth, enjoy the taste and the texture of before (and I love cheese, but this was a whole other level)! We ended up buying the ricotta to go along with around $100 worth of other cheese and items. They offer samples, so if you are unsure about a cheese, just ask. If you're curious, ask. In general, tell them what you already know you like or dislike and let them choose a cheese to try! Prices seem fair with the need to make some $ to stay open and the current terrif happenings. Regarding allergies, they checked labels (voluntarily after I indicated allergies), cleaned the prep area for me and warned that they couldn't guarantee no cross contact but would do all they could. Which is just grand for me. Cheese is prepped elsewhere from other items so should be celiac fine even if other stuff isn't. will be returning. read more

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What a great name! I enjoyed my first experience at Mouse Hole. Customer service alone was stellar! A perfect place to enjoy a bottle of wine and a charcuterie with unique cheeses that pair well with wine and added items. This place is quaint. Not a big place by any means. Very simple. Close to work is an added bonus! read more

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This place is small and quaint and good for a quiet date night. The staff are very friendly and helpful in making selections. The charcuterie boards are large and beautiful and well curated and scrumptious. They are also customizable for add-ons like additional cheeses. You can also go in to purchase just cheese by the pound, items from the shop, or sandwiches for lunch that sound great too. Staff will let you try any cheeses and will spend a lot of time describing and comparing them with you. They're very knowledgeable and patient. read more

The Mouse Hole Cheese Shop - The wonderful Spanish charcuterie plus a few extras - Cheese Shops Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

What find!! Thanks to my niece who recommended it. Wonderful selection of cheese and meats. We had a great cheese board and will be back to buy some. read more

The Mouse Hole Cheese Shop - Cheese board. Fabulous. - Cheese Shops Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Who knew there was an amazing cheese shop hiding in downtown? Tried this place with some friends for lunch. I got the p brie and j which had cashew butter as its p and that was delicious. I even forgot to take a picture until it had a bit of a bite out of it because it just looked so good! The place has a small dining room along with some outdoor seating and an extensive cheese display. The staff was extremely friendly and knowledgeable about all of the cheeses so I even had to pick up some of those. They were preparing some of their catering cheese boards at the time and those also looked incredible. Overall a great experience and I'll have to go back and try more things! read more

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I was going out for dinner but I stumbled on this little shop and so I changed my plans. I already have some very good bread at my hotel so some cheeses and a small container of marinated artichoke and roasted peppers were perfect additions for a light meal. The quality here is quite high. The Mouse Hole Cheese Shop will be a destination for me on future visits to Albuquerque. read more

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This is the quintessential oasis in the desert! Ordering the July Pairing of the month with watermelon, feta, mint, et al with a shot Milagro vino was the way to go.... sensational!! I also ordered the formage special sandwich to go, and a few other delectable treats (roship spread, fig jam, Isaac's table house made crackers)...simply cannot wait to dive in. What a lovely nook, just all the feels my friends....and absolutely exceptional service. I secretly want to keep this place all to myself, but are compelled to spread the word and keep this treasure thriving! read more

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This was a great place for lunch last week. The cheese offerings were lovely and the sandwich of the day delicious! We gazed longingly at our neighbors' wonderful looking charcuterie board and will try it next time. We enjoyed sitting by the front window and watching folks walking by. Service was attentive and quick enough. read more

A two-minute walk from my apartment and a few doors down from La Finca Bowls, The Mouse Hole Cheese Shop, is the newest storefront to open up in the East Downtown (EDo) neighborhood. And it's a gem. Just like its older sister La Finca Bowls. Both are owned by the same couple. Upon entering the Mouse Hole space, you instantly feel cozy and warm, surrounded by deep blues and greens. They offer locally made cheeses, along with favorites from around the world. They have traditional cheese boards focusing on cheeses from Spain, France, and our area. They have the expected accouterment for a cheese shop and cafe, including sandwiches, salads, locally-baked bread, and escabeche. I had to look up the latter. "Escabeche is the name for a number of dishes in Spanish, Portuguese, Filipino, and Latin American cuisines, consisting of marinated fish, meat, or vegetables, cooked or pickled in an acidic sauce (usually with vinegar), and colored with paprika, citrus, and other spices." -- Wikipedia Mouse Hole's wine list includes those from the same regions. The owners and crew welcome you to linger and encourage discussing all things cheese. read more

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What a hidden gem! We had two sandwiches with some unique and delicious chips. The bread was thin but nice and soft. The fillings were perfect and the cheese was amazing. We will definitely be back!! read more

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Wow. This is a foodie's dream come true. The staff will allow you to sample cheese as you try to decide what to order for food now and what to take home with you for later. They are very knowledgeable and know how to match your taste profile but still nudge you to be adventurous and try new things ( I tried a cheddar blue cheese combo that would make any blue-cheese maligner reconsider their position) The sandwiches are incredible and totally worth trying. For a more sophisticated date, you might want to go with one of the charcuterie boards and order wine ( right now they have some wine discounts on Wednesdays and Thursdays) They also have a cheese club that you can pickup in person starting the first of every month!!! read more

I needed a wheel of Tete de Moine cheese for new year and the online options got sketchy reviews about freshness or late deliveries. I called The Mouse Hole and not only did they order it for me in record time (3-4 days), it was also $20 less than online prices and that didn't even include shipping! The nice surprise was when I went to pick it up. It's such a cute shop filled with great and unique cheeses, spreads and antipasto items. They had several sandwich options too, which we weren't expecting. We got the Rosemary's Baby sandwich. When I got it, I thought it was heavy on the bread and skimpy on the filling. I was wrong. It was delicious with the perfect amount of everything! I normally pick off any excess bread, but I ate everything as it was prepared. After our sandwich, we went back to the counter to taste a few other cheeses and bought some more. Everyone was friendly and knowledgeable and happy to answer any questions, even though they were busy. They even have a small but comfortable seating area to dine in. While we were there, there was a steady flow of people. You might have a little wait to be served, but it's definitely worth it. I'm so happy to have found a cheese shop that i can shop at in person, request a special order and have a delicious lunch! read more

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They got our order ready for Thanksgiving. It was beautiful and plentiful. Our guests enjoyed it and the kids got to try some new food items. Will definitely use again. read more

Mouse Hole is a small unassuming cheese shop on the corner of Broadway and Tijeras. It opened in October 2022, so just over half a year old. It's owned by Mekala Kennedy and Nathan Sauceda-Halliday, who also own the nearby restaurant La Finca Bowls. MH has 35+ selections of cheese. I said I was looking for a super sharp white cheddar, and the associate suggested two, which he readily offered labeled samples of. I selected the Deer Creek's Imperial Buck, an extra aged cheddar from Wisconsin and a two time ICA winner. It's a pasteurized milk cheese described as "nutty, butterscotch, and crystalline". The second suggested cheese was one I can't recall the name of that was slightly peppery. The Imperial is $32.50/lb. I got 1/2 lb, which the associate wrapped, labeled, and dated for me. The smallest cut of cheese MH offers is generally 1/4 lb. They also have "minis", which are small pieces left over from wheel cuttings if you'd like to try smaller bits. The associate was very friendly and knowledgeable. I met the owner briefly as he was organizing items in the back and he thanked me for coming in. The shop has a nice indoor sitting area where patrons can dine, and they can browse the selection of other items as well. There is outdoor seating as well that faces Broadway. MH also carries limited selections of pickled items, sardines, a few sausages, drinks, etc. I'd recommend MH for sure. They have cheeses from the USA, as well as imported selections from France, Italy, Holland, Switzerland, and Spain. The selection isn't huge, but given they've only been open for about half a year I'd give them the time to ideally expand. In the meantime, go check them out! read more

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Finally made it to this lovely cheese shop. Had a great time with a couple girlfriends. Staff was super friendly and helpful. It was Thursday and bottles of wine were 1/3 off. Loved the atmosphere and ambiance. Highly recommend. Yummy cheese! read more

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I just shopped on my first visit but cannot wait to come back for a coochieboard and wine! They had a really nice selection of everything I needed and great advice! read more

Amazing customer service and the charcuterie board was delicious!! Loved the extras olives,fresh fruit, jam, peppers, nuts. We added salami to our cheese board and paired perfect with the cheeses. Can't wait to return for more! read more

The Mouse Hole Cheese Shop - Charcuterie board - Cheese Shops Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

This was the 1st place we ate @after arrival in Albuquerque. It was walking distance from our hotel & it gave us the opportunity to c some different areas of town on the way. What a surprise!! My friends & I shared a special cheese board that was made up for us since I'm a vegetarian. It happened to b a special wine day w/all bottles a special price & that was super special as well. The staff was truly wonderful & gave us suggestions for other places we were visiting & the restaurant itself was so inviting! A great way to start off what was a fantastic trip!! read more

This adorable corner shop was started by the same great people who run La Finca Bowls a few storefronts down, and honestly - they don't miss. The atmosphere is somehow simultaneously cozy, whimsical, and classic: like a charcuterie heaven nestled into an English bookshop. Staff was friendly and knowledgeable and the assortment was a delight. Their dedication to being eco-friendly honestly adds to the charm and feels like you're being fancy eating off your great-grandmother's favorite heirloom plates. Everything on their boards is delicious - try it all, and then come back and try it again. We'll be returning, too! read more

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One of the best boards I've had in Albuquerque, highly recommend sharing with a friend. The Mouse Hole Cheese Shop is the newest venture of the owners of La Finca Bowls, this spot is definitely worth bookmarking. The space is super cute and of course offers a ton of fresh local goodies along with wifi. Just incase you're trying to shake up your normal coffee shop hangs. I believe we went with the New Mexico themed board (there was also a french and a spanish option). I can't wait to try the other options, especially as a cheesehead who has lived in France, I have opinions on cheese. Worth noting that my friend is originally from Turkey and she started off with a comment about never going for feta in the states because its never real but this feta had her approval. I'd say it is absolutely worth going back and trying the other boards. read more

There's a song somewhere with the phrase "I fall in love too easily." I just did. Today was my first visit to this lovely establishment. I went with the idea of picking up some cheeses to enjoy at home. However, I learned they have seats for inside dining. So I opted to dine in while waiting for the line at the cheese counter to clear and I'm really glad I did. I had a heavenly brie and raspberry jam sandwich while i waited for the line at the cheese counter to clear. It came with a side of grapes; a thoughtful choice and pairing. The presentation of the sandwich was gorgeous and it was served on a beautiful ceramic plate. The cheese counter displays a magnificent collection of cheeses from the USA and around the world. The young man helping serve and sell cheeses is knowledgeable and friendly. And there's a lot more! Mustards, jams, chocolates. More than you would guess from the small and subtle storefront. All of the staff is cheerful and knowledgeable, and it felt good to be in a place where everybody who works there seems to love what they do. Service was excellent, but be advised, this is not a fast food joint! Take your time, enjoy feeling like you're in Europe. Prices are reasonable; high quality crafter foods in this setting are worth the price! This place added to my love of the Albuquerque food scene! read more

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Seems like a lunch and after work get together kind of place for the businesses in this area, but also good for the occasional cheese and wine aficionados who happen to pass by. Their sandwiches look delicious, the bread they use is really good. Pair them with different cheeses and your choice of wine and make it a meal! Tried the baked brie which was really good! Service is friendly, place is cozy, plenty of parking on the street read more

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The Mouse Hole Cheese Shop is Albuquerque's first official cheese shop in Duke City! About time! Being a transplant here from New England and having family in Wisconsin we appreciate great queso! walking in the first thing you notice is a beautiful glass display case full of exotic and unique selection of cheeses that you can purchase by the pound or small plates to enjoy on location. This is a brand new restaurant that they built from the ground up. So you get this really cool new vibe! I love the 1930s vintage couch and chairs. And also the eclectic industrial feel that's fused with traditional European style cafe. They have an impressive array of wines available to consume on the property as well. This is a kind of place where you can come relax and enjoy while tapped into high-speed connectivity or also do a great grab and go. Just in time for any special occasion or for the holidays they offer incredible custom-made charcuterie boards. I think that is such an incredible unique gift to bring to a holiday event rather than a fruitcake or apple pie. Nathan and Mekala are the young Proprietors. This is not their first food establishment rodeo! Four doors down they also own La Finca Bowls. One of Albuquerque's premier gluten-free kitchens featuring build-a-bowl fresh farm to table cuisine. I'm impressed with their extraordinary selections of wonderful imported and local jams, infused olive oil's, Portuguese canned tuna and sardines and mackerel and octopus. Imported olives, and homemade pickled okra, pickled long beans, pickled carrots and onions etc. They also have a wonderful selection of fresh pecans and okra crisps and different types of spices and seasonings. I love the fact that you can purchase a canvas picnic basket and create your own picnic basket to go! Although they are retail cheese shop, they have so many wonderful menu items to sit and enjoy in the establishment. They also have a selection of grab and go food such as white bean salad, artichoke and pepper escabeche, tangerine infused olives, house-made fresh goat cheese & herbs and feta & olives. They also offer a wonderful selection of unique Italian style sodas, kombucha's, and organic juices. This is a lactose lovers dream! Some of the outstanding cheeses You wouldn't be able to find anywhere else in Albuquerque (probably not in the whole State for that matter) such as seven-year-old imported Italian Parmesan cheese, 15-year-old Wisconsin cheddar and a rare GACIOCAVALLO PODOLICO! One of my personal favorites is the Great Hill Blue Cheese from Cape Cod Massachusetts! (home sweet home) Wishing them the best of luck and if you love cheese and wine and beautiful ambience go check them out! read more

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5 stars for a first visit is not common in my book. But i must say from the friendly greeting, (i knew the person at the counter, which may have helped, but she was just as friendly and helpful with others as i observed). Dropped in for the first visit, Got the Vamos a Espana cheese board, and found the pairing on it were divine. She helpfully walked us through the items we were unfamiliar with, and must say it was delightful. Got a Zia Pinion cola, as im not huge into beer or wine, but they had some nice wine and beerchoices too, my companion got a good white to go with her half of the cheese board and Lomo we ordered. Tiny place, has areal danger of getting overly crowded if word gets out too widely. but it looks like a great place to meet and chat with a long lost friend. read more

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Two things to know up front, because they weren't clear online: 1) they have gluten free crackers available with the cheese boards 2) they sell wine by the glass and bottle in the dining area The dining options include a few sandwiches (I didn't ask about GF bread but I wish I had) and a few different cheese boards. Two of us split a Spanish cheese board and it was just enough for lunch. Everything was excellent - I'm not usually a fan of olives but I loved these! Inside there's a cheese shop where you can buy fancy cheeses by the pound, and they sell all the other things you'd need to make your own cheese boards at home. They apparently also offer catering and the boards they were preparing as we left were huge and gorgeous. I bet if you rolled up to a party with one of these you'd be a hero. I will definitely be back to try more! read more

This place was super fantastic! We had the most amazing samples while waiting to order. The gentleman who ran the cheese counter was friendly and knowledgeable and explained so much to us. Our charcuterie board was beautiful and we had a wonderful bottle of wine! The inside was beautiful and charming! I would definitely go back, such an enjoyable lunch spot! read more

We had heard about The Mouse Hole and decided to check it out. What a fabulous shop/restaurant with a great concept and wonderful vibe! We tried the local cheese board, with NM sourced ingredients, and it was excellent. We look forward to trying the Spanish and French versions. We paired ours with glasses of NM wine. The recommendations from the friendly staff were spot on. We grabbed some cheese and specialty crackers on our way out too. Great food, great atmosphere, and awesome staff -- what more could you want? read more

The Mouse Hole Cheese Shop - Cheese board, wine, and the relaxing space at the Mouse Hole Cheese Shop. - Cheese Shops Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Such an amazing hidden gem of a cheese shop/charcuterie restaurant in downtown Albuquerque. Very friendly service and attentive staff. Great variety of cheese boards and accoutrements, with very reasonable prices. Quiet spot, great for a date or ladies night. read more

The Mouse Hole Cheese Shop - French cheese board - Cheese Shops Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Everybody loves a narrative! The mouse hole cheese shop is one of those places where every cheese has a story. Plus, they've got a great space and a lot of other activities occurring there. Do you know a cheese monger? Then head into the mouse hole cheese shop to meet one! Nicest people you'll ever want to meet and did I mention their cheese is amazing.! read more

I am not a connoisseur of cheese but was invited to lunch here by a friend. I was a bit nervous because this type of boutique gourmet shoppe is way out of my league ($$$) but the sandwich prices are reasonable. I ordered the Seeds the Day sandwich. I was not expecting much, but the explosion of flavor that I experienced on the first bite was really suprising. I never had Cabro al Romero cheese before but the combination with tomato spread and roasted peppers was amazing. I live over 50 miles from ABQ so likely won't be a regular customer - but may return for lunch if I'm in town. I would only add that lunch is not "fast food" so allow plenty of time as counter service is slow - I imagine that might discourage some customers. It has a small but pleasant indoor dining area and outdoor tables. read more

Went here for a lunch date and this place is amazing! Small and quaint, it has a great atmosphere and the food... amazing!!! The staff is very knowledgeable and super friendly. I will definitely be back and have been telling my friends. read more

The Mouse Hole Cheese Shop - French board - Cheese Shops Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

There are enthusiastic about cheese! We were given samples while we waited to place our order. We ordered the charcuterie board and a sandwich. Both were fantastic. The server explaind all the cheeses in detail. the inside eating area is small, but welcoming with books, board, and card games. The prices were exceptionally good. If you like good cheeses, good service, and good prices, check this place out! read more

This gem in the downtown area is awesome if your love cheese. They have a lot of choices and some nice New Mexico choices. They have a small menu but it has everything that you would want for nibbling. They also have some nice board choices. Love the one that has all New Mexico products. The choice of locally baked bread is awesome. read more

The food was amazing, as was the service. The furniture is really cute and the ambiance was amazing!

I am shocked and dismayed that I just found this place! The cheese options are exquisite, service fantastic, and the owner shares my affinity for canned fish! What a lovely afternoon. Will be a regular! read more

I met a couple of girlfriends at the Mouse Hole on a Sunday afternoon. It was my first time ever coming here and it did not disappoint. Two of us shared the charcuterie board and our other friend had a sandwich. We chose the Spanish themed board called Vanos A Espana which consisted of 3 Spanish cheeses, tangerine and Chili olives, fresh bell peppers, orange slices, dried figs, marcono almonds, crackers, or local bread. We opted for gluten-free crackers which paired up perfectly with all the other delicious items on the board. They also serve a variety of wines which paired up nicely with the charcuterie board. The aviance is very cute and cozy. The service was excellent and the staff took their time explaining what all the cheeses were. You have the option to buy items there as well not only just cheese but jellies, crackers, and other goodies. I got Deer Creek The Imperial Buck cheese which is a richly nutty extra aged Wisconsin cheddar cheese. I had it at home with grapes and crackers and it was delicious! Also included in the picture is a larger size charcuterie board that they had made up for a pick up order which looks amazing! I highly recommend Mouse Hole. read more

The best place I've known in ABQ. The kindest people, so knowledgeable and they craft all their goods based on what is: 1. In season 2. What's good 3. Whatever your palate likes! I'm serious; this is a DO NOT MISS spot. Local items, rare cheese, friendly faces and just.... Amazing. I love it at The Mouse Hole. read more