Walking through St. Andrews we passed I.J.Mellis and popped inside. What a great little cheese…read moreshop. A lovely cheese selection, great salamis and nice bread. Well worth the shopping trip.

This shop is one of my fave spots in St. Andrews. The selection is extensive and the staff is warm…read moreand so helpful. Don't miss this gem.

They have a large selection o f cheese and sell fresh bread to go with your cheese. They also sell…read morewonderful salami and locally made oatcakes. Drop in for friendly helpful service. They have a shop in central Dundee and one on Gray Street in Broughty Ferry.

An amazing selection of cheeses, both UK and Europe. When I popped in they had a Cheddar callled…read moreLinconshire Poacher that tasted the way Cheddar is supposedto taste. Besides the cheeses they sell some nice preserved sausages and wonderful fresh bread. If you are outand a bout, you can oick up all you need for a memorable picnic.

Fantastic discovery of a place, seemingly newly sprung-up! Not only does it sell a delicious…read moreselection of locally-produced cheese, but its cafe serves the tastiest of home-made soup and omlette varieties. If you're looking for the perfect light lunchtime snack, then this is the place! As a bonus you are given (literally) a window into the cheese-making process, and presentations are also periodically given on this

Fantastic place to visit during a trip to Neuke Fife. It is a little off the beaten path, but not a…read morefar walk from Ansthruther. We tried the daily special, a poached egg served atop a freshly baked cheddar scone finished with sliced avocados and a savory béchamel sauce, and wow. This was just amazing. The scone was fluffy and savory and delicious. The béchamel, I don't even know what they did to it but it was so flavorful and complimented the scone perfectly. I think there were some chopped up chives in the sauce, maybe, I don't know. All I know is yummmm. We also ordered the 3 cheese platter. Basically you go up to the front and choose any 3 cheeses you like then they will serve it to you along with home made oat cakes, scones, grapes and chutney. We selected the Brie, Ansther red, and the apricot Stilton. They were all delicious but particularly the Brie. It tasted so fresh and like actual milk. The best part of this trip was sitting outside and enjoying the beautiful weather and amazing view.

Beautiful little cafe, they do a wonderful take on Mac n cheese with their Anster cheese, which…read morecame in a really lovely presentation, with the perfect portion size. The viewing gallery is great as it shows you the process of making the cheese, which is great when you're waiting for food! Stunning views on a sunny day so would highly recommend sitting outside if you get the chance! Staff are really helpful and full of smiles, and the general atmosphere with the local photographs around the café just set the whole thing off.

Having read the other review for this place, I can only assume it is under new management. The…read moreselection of food is impressive, and the cheeses look and smell wonderful, however the staff are so rude it was hilarious. My friends and I stopped in on our way to a nearby cottage, and thought we should arrive with lots of delicious cheese for dinner. The woman who skulked out of the back room to serve us looked so supremely irritated that we had bothered her that we almost left again. Instead we asked her about a few of the cheeses available, and after some one word answers, we bought some gorgonzola and left. On arrival at our destination, I mentioned the 'friendly service' at the cheese shop and every one laughed - apparently they have a rather strong reputation for being being utterly rude and intolerant of customers, and we got off lightly!

Of course only good things to say about a good experience with great selections and service!read more

Quite literally the best thing we did in Scotland. Okay, I may be biased as a cheese-lover, but I…read morewould come here every day if I could. A wonderful and diverse selection is available, and we focused on Scottish and local. They had a cheese available that only five cows could produce - be sure to ask the staff and they'll point you to the most interesting selections! And we couldn't leave without a baguette to sample them all on. My only regret is that I didn't buy more - and we walked out with nine cheeses and some other snacks. Put this on the list especially if you're a visitor - we never get to enjoy unpasteurized cheese over here in the US especially - and if you're lucky enough to live nearby I'd go daily.

All my research said that IJ Mellis was a must and I understand why. This tiny cheese shop located…read moreon Victoria Street is booming with business. Likely for the cheese, but also for the service! Even though crowded and busy, the staff was so delightful and friendly! They let us sample some cheeses before we made our selections. We went with all Scottish cheeses, because when in Scotland. They were fabulous!! We got a mix of cheddar, Gouda and blue that we can't wait to enjoy on our upcoming train ride. Prices are fair and by weight. Yum!

Fantastic! If you're a cheese lover, you must stop by. The staff member was so unbelievably kind…read moreand knowledgeable. I got an aged Scottish cheddar and it was amazing. They even suggested the proper cracker to go nicely with it. They'll give you a sample, so just ask! It's a small place but so cozy and welcoming.

I was oh so very very happy when I found out about this place. Place isn't quite the right term,…read morethough. Cheesy Peasy is a moving cheese van. Yes, that's right: a moving cheese van. Every Saturday it, and the French man who sells the cheese, can be found parked on Meadow Place between ten in the morning and six in the evening. All his cheese gets delivered from France every week or every fortnight. Apart from cheese, he also sells croissants, pain au chocolat and baguettes! I very recently discovered that he also sells macaroons. I got myself a passion fruit and chocolate macaroon and it was better than any macaroon I've ever had. Passion fruit and chocolate is the best fruit and chocolate combination in the world. Fact. The cheese, needless to say, is also mouth-watering. We've started the habit of buying camembert and making baked camembert with white wine and garlic. These are the best three ingredients put together. Ever. Again. Not only is Cheesy Peasy the coolest idea (I mean ANY kind of moving cheese van gets my approval) but their cheese is also top-rate.

I heard that George Mews was opening and was looking forward to it. I've been to the Glasgow shop…read moreand they had a great range if cheeses and it was consistent here in Edinburgh. Samples are plentiful and this place is cheese lovers heaven. They also do a great range of charcuterie, smoked fish, bread, oatcakes and chutneys. Many of their products stocked are local and if not, sourced from small independent Scottish producers. I picked up angelic oatcakes and I'll pop down before new year to get a range of cheese for my visitors. Well worth a visit!

The Glaswegian cheesemonger George Mewes has opened up a shop in Stockbridge. Visually it's a…read morebeautiful experience, with wheels of British and European cheese piled high, artisanal products neatly arranged on shelves. The staff is friendly and makes you feel welcome by plying you with samples of their cheeses. I could have stayed all day. The only thing keeping me from declaring my undying love to this shop is the price point - all this fancy cheese does not come cheap. Do cheeses make for good Christmas presents?

So I leave Melbourne. Fly away, halfway across the world, snug in my little village that is…read moreStockbridge. Then, Smith and Gertrude arrives. I've had my suspicions about the name for a while and tonight, my suspicions were confirmed- this idea was formulated in Melbourne, the bright light-bulb flashing into the owners mind whilst sipping a glass of wine on the iconic corner of Smith Street and Gertrude Streets in Melbourne. The hipster trend is spreading globally people! And you know what? I'm on board! The service, ambiance and style so reminds me of my hometown (whats that I feel...pride?) This might just become the place for meat, wine and cheese. For the past year Henri's of Stockbridge has been my go-to for my Sunday wine and charcuterie but Smith and Gertrude will closely rival this. So lets talk wine. The list is extensive and impressive. I'm actually not too much for Australian wine myself, but the list of Australian wines available almost made me want to yell out 'woo! represent!' but I didn't do that because I'm a grown up of course. I instead ordered a lovely Argentinian wine at the recommendation of our very helpful server which paired the meal nicely. Meats and cheese. Well. I feel like there could have been more on the board (or maybe have smaller boards so it looks fuller?) Nonetheless, whilst it looked simple to begin with, the mixed board was more than enough for two people, though I did add the gorgonzola cheese along with bread with oil with dukkah. All delicious but not foreign to me. The cheese is sourced locally and I buy it all weekly so I essentially paid to have it plated and to eat it somewhere with better lighting. If you don't know cheese, then you might enjoy the ever-changing cheeses to try until you find a favourite. Then you can go buy it in bulk from the local cheesemongers if you so wish. The interior is very trendy and Melbourne-like. The atmosphere, quality of food and service was nothing short of great. . If you're really just wanting the meat and cheese without the ooze of hipster-mess, I would suggest the buying the cheese and meats from local stockists. Thy also stock wines which I will certainly return to purchase. I give five stars as a fellow Melburnian seething with pride for this new local business. They've taken a simple concept and done it well, using local product and supporting other small businesses which I highly commend. Highly recommended for a place to just sit, eat, chill and plain enjoy, whether alone or with company. The only thing that was missing was the excellent barista-made coffee I have come to adore from Melbourne (read: its the minimum standard I expect.) Steampunk in a french press guys, really? I'll keep an eye out on this development and will probably move in when this changes.

I'm surprised that no one has snapped up this FTR, seeing as this place seems to be more or less…read morehopping around the clock (or at the very least, most days after 5pm). Tucked in the space of the old cat cafe, I didn't even realize this place was there until Julie G suggested we meet there for a glass. If you had visited the cat cafe previously, this new venture has more or less gutted the place and it's unrecognizable. They've done a great job with the room, with lots of wood detailing, vintage inspired knick knacks and communal seating... it's basically a hipster coffee shop, but with wine. Eye roll all you want, that's a damn good combination of trendy. I only had two glasses on my first trip here, so I can't speak to the food or the flights, but the wine (though pricey... ack!) was interesting and the wine flights that went past us, with four little glasses and the option to pair with cheese almost had us falling off our seats to get a better look. Well worth heading back for more investigation. So far, I deem this place a cute little addition the the neighbourhood. Welcome Smith & Gertrude!