Can't believe this place has been open for over a year, and I am just now finding out about it! Probably top pick for charcuterie boards. They make some of the cheese in house, which were to die for. I asked for dealers choice on our board. They didn't disappoint. Next time I will be trying the Mother Board! Good job guys! They serve beer and wine. Other salty snacks. And everybody was soo nice. Highly recommend. read more

Urban Stead Cheese - Charcuterie board. - Cheese Shops Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Love this place! It's so nice to have a cheese shop in my neighborhood. They already have an excellent selection and will be releasing more kinds of cheese as they age. The cheese boards are excellently priced and beautiful. You really get a nice selection of accoutrements with the cheeses. And you can add meat. Plus they have soft pretzels and cake. I haven't tried these yet but I'm sure I will eventually. The bar is also top notch. They have a good selection of wine and local beers. My favorite though is their cocktails made with Queen City Shrubs. The shrub gives you nice flavor without being sweet and full of sugar. The lemon flavor is my favorite. The owners are always here and you can tell how much they love what they do. read more

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Andrea was incredibly helpful for a last minute cheese & charcuterie board for 9 people. The food was tasty, they came in perfect takeout boxes that kept them perfectly plated to serve, and the variety was perfect! read more

Urban Stead Cheese - Cheese & Charcuterie board for 9 people: delicious, great variety, and such a nice layout for takeout (travel boxes not pictured)! - Cheese Shops Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I had my first taste of quark on toasted sourdough at Urbana Cafe just down the street. This magical, creamy, tangy cheese spread immediately enchanted my taste buds. I was informed I could buy my own quark at Urban Stead so I went and bought a quart of quark post haste. Experimenting with it at home we discovered it is even more delicious on toast mixed with mashed avocado (they can do that at Urbana if you ask) and dusted with smoked paprika (they can't do that). Recently we went on vacation to North Carolina and sought alternate sourcing for quark. Found some at Whole Food. Horribly disappointing. May as well have been runny ricotta. Urban Stead has the only worthwhile quark I've found thus far. They also have lots of other things like house-made cheeses and cured meats and wine and wondrous curios, but it's the quark that holds my heart. read more

It's a little bit off the main hub of Walnut Hills, but you definitely should go the 1 and a half blocks north of DeSales corner and visit. Urban Stead creates a variety of wonderful cheeses. You can take a seat and try them with pretzels, as cheese curds, or as a lovely charcuterie spread. They have a good selection of beer, wine, and cocktails. There are also big picture windows to view the wheels and wheels of cheese made on site. Service is really good and it's a great place to go with friends. read more

Urban Stead Cheese - Wonderful charcuterie board. - Cheese Shops Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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I absolutely adore everything about this place. 1) The milk is brought in from a farm just outside of Cincinnati. The cheese is made on the spot, in-house 2) The cheese is also served at several restaurants in the Cincinnati area. 3) Leftover cheese is donated to local food banks. 4) Unused whey is given back to farmers to feed their pigs. 5) The cheese itself is amazing -- personally, I will be returning for the quark (like cream cheese, but with some of the tartness of yogurt) and the cheddar (a perfect dry white crumbly cheddar). All varieties were fabulous, though! 6) If it's not too busy, the owners are happy to explain the cheese-making process and show the workers making it on the spot, as well as where the cheese ages. 7) The owners clearly care about the surrounding community (several abandoned houses nearby are being renovated), and want to be supportive of its revitalization without gentrification. 8) The prices are actually fairly reasonable, considering everything is made on site. This is everything I love about local business -- wanting to give back to the community and city that supports them. I will definitely be back frequently, and will bring friends. They also do catering, which I may take advantage of, as well. If you are as addicted to cheese as I am, you'll be in heaven! read more

Urban Stead Cheese - Moroccan Nights on right, Lemon Fresher on left. Both make with Queen City Shrub. - Cheese Shops Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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I want to say upfront: I would rate this a 4.25 to 4.5 if that was possible, but felt it was more of a 4-star than 5 star. Anyways... I took my wife here for a surprise date night a week ago. Neither of us had been before, but we're both fans of cheese (honestly, who isn't?) It was a Thursday night around 8p and there were only a few other people seated. The place is immaculate; exactly what you would expect from a place that needs to excel when dealing with bacteria cultures and aging. I ordered a beer (great selection BTW!) and my wife got a glass of wine. We perused the menu and ordered "The Motherboard." The cheese was delicious--no disappointments whatsoever. The accoutrements that were included also featured many fun surprises that I would never think to include on a charcuterie board, but they were excellent additions. The reason for 4 stars instead of 5 were a few small things that added up: -after we placed the order for the Motherboard it seemed to take longer than should have been expected. This isn't fast food, I fully realize, but it was long enough that we both kept telling each other, "Shouldn't it be here by now?" Our wait was just as long or longer than a fully prepared meal that includes prep & cooking for a reference. -the staff working that evening was incredibly nice and very well versed when it came to questions about the cheeses, the facility, and everything under their roof. They just seemed to.... linger. I'm more critical than my wife and was going to let it pass, but when she brought it up I knew it wasn't just me. We DID both agree, that we would rather have someone that's nice and lingers than someone that is rude and short. But when trying to have a date night, you know when that 3rd person isn't part of the date, you know? -while we were working on (read: devouring) our cheese board, we were starting to run low on crackers and bread. At this point, we couldn't find anyone to ask for more, so we stretched crackers to include much larger portions of cheese. When our waitress visited it seemed the meal was over instead of trying to add these, so we skipped it. Like I said, very, very small things, but they start to add up. If it was just one, I'd be writing a glowing 5-star review and probably not mention it. Would I go back? ABSOLUTELY and I would also recommend it to people. read more

This place was a good find for wine and cheese lovers. Great selection hard and soft cheeses! The ambiance is casual (think metal bar chairs and 8-10 tables of 4-6) and the service team is friendly. We sat at the bar the first time we came to get recommendations from the server on what cheeses to order. The board came out pretty efficiently and they had local beers available in draft/cans/bottles. Overall a nice experience, with very affordable charcuterie options. Only wish list is that more delicious bread came with the plates. They also have cheese for sale so I'll be considering that option in the future. Will be going back, and recommend this place for a relaxed girls night or date night! read more

I can't praise Urban Stead enough - they have been an absolutely godsend to my partner and I over the past year+. From ordering groceries and stock goods, to beautiful carry out charcuterie & cheese boards on the nights when we just needed something *nice* to perk us up, the crew at Urbana Stead has always taken amazing care of us. The lengths they have gone to in order protect their customers (and themselves) during COVID-19 has cemented their establishment as a go-to of ours for years ahead. Thank you for being so wonderful! read more

URBAN STEAD CHEESE: where have you been my entire life?! As a cheese lover, I was absolutely thrilled to visit. They have a phenomenal selection of cheese, all made in house with local ingredients. The cheese curds I had were literally made the day before and may be the best thing I've ever eaten. Ever. I had a great pinot noir while there, and the other wine choices look great, too. Looking forward to coming back! read more

My boyfriend and I are suckers for a good charcuterie board so we tried one of Urban Stead's to-go cheese boards. Everything was so good and it came packaged on a cute little wooden board with lots of bread, crackers, fruits and other tasty extras. We will definitely be using this to-go service again!! read more

Urban Stead Cheese - 3-cheese + charcuterie board - Cheese Shops Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I wish I could give this place more than five stars! I was planning a party for a large group and had some last-minute changes to our plans that required us to find an indoor place to host our get together. I found urban stead cheese through an Internet search and thought the place looked perfect for our event so I called and asked for a reservation for 16 with one days notice. I thought that they were going to tell me that I was crazy but Andrea was wonderful at pulling some strings to make sure that we had the best party ever! The cheese boards and drinks were delicious, the staff was wonderful, and the space is beautiful! We are looking forward to having another event here soon! read more

Urban Stead Cheese - Mother Board - Cheese Shops Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

They are wonderful, and the owner is very kind and thoughtful. The mother board was enough for 4-5 people and I really liked their drinks menu. The aged cheddar was really nice. read more

Urban Stead Cheese - Mother Board $45 - Cheese Shops Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I ordered a 3 cheese board with charcuterie (Ohio Valley Pimento, Tomme d'Evanston, and Honey & Blueberry Quark). The online ordering system was easy to use and the pick up instructions were a no brainer. I cannot say enough about how DELICIOUS everything was. It was beautifully plated and there was the perfect amount of accompaniments with the cheeses. My boyfriend and I loved trying out all the different combos. We will definitely be back soon! read more

Urban Stead Cheese - 3 cheese board with charcuterie (Ohio Valley Pimento, Tomme d'Evanston, and Honey & Blueberry Quark) - Cheese Shops Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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I cannot say enough good things about this place! We came in for a small baby shower/birthday dinner and the owners went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. We ordered the "Mother Board", pimento cheese, and the pretzel/beer cheese combo. Everything was delicious. The owner is clearly knows what she's doing. She brought over the mother board and explained everything and suggested combos/answered all of our questions. We ordered a few bottles of wine which were fairly priced. We forgot a lighter and cake cutting/serving tools and they were brought right over. The food is amazing. The staff is kind, knowledgeable, and personable. I will definitely be back! read more

My husband and I will be back. We made our first visit last night. We ordered a small cheese board. It was delicious - well priced at just $18. We watched in awe as Motherboards went out one after the other and each a work of art! Huge and beautifully presented - again well priced at $42- with piles of 6 different house made cheeses with local ingredients - nuts, jams, spreads and charcuterie. We were envious but with just the two of us it would have been too much. We met the owners - nice folks and service was perfectly attentive. I recommend a visit. Great people - great cheese! read more

Urban Stead Cheese - Choose three - Street Ched, Sun-dried Tomato & Basil Quark and Gouda plus jams and pickled veggies. - Cheese Shops Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Just found my new favorite place! Seriously I cannot recommend this place enough. First of all, the owners/staff are soooo friendly. I know nothing about cheese or how it's made, but they explained everything in a way that totally made sense. They gave great advice on which cheeses to choose and explained how they make it all. They seem so passionate about it! Second, the cheese was DELICIOUS. Everything was incredible. The portions were so generous, especially the Quark, and for such a reasonable price. The owner told us exactly how each cheese was best paired with the fruits and meats and spreads. Third, I didn't feel out of place for not knowing my cheeses. This place is very relaxed and friendly and will answer any questions without making you feel dumb for not knowing anything about fancy cheese haha. 10/10 recommend. read more

Urban Stead Cheese - Cheese board with Misty River Camembert Style, Gouda, Honey and Blueberry Quark, and Tomme d' Evanston. - Cheese Shops Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Love this! They make all their cheeses in-house and they are delicious! Also with fun fresh cocktails and bar snacks (pretzel bites yay). We ordered the large cheese and charcuterie plate and all the selections were wonderful! I do think we went on a "off" day (maybe training new staff?) as they forgot to give us the meat and one of the cheeses (had to ask and there was some confusion even so). They also didn't give us two of the cheeses we asked for but instead gave us the ones we *didn't* want, but at that point they were already so confused that we didn't end up having them switch them out. Sigh. read more

Great experience here, top notch service, fantastic cheese and good wine. We took our time talking over a large cheese board, snacking and drinking. Very nice place. read more

Love this place! Their cheese is amazing and so tasty and the owners and the staff is very knowledgeable! Can't wait for dining in to open up in the future. read more

Love this spot! If you are looking for a great place for a light bite and drink (beer lovers too). We came after work one evening and this place hit the spot. Service was quick. The space is very open. It reminded me more of a brewery but they offered both beers and wines. Love that there was parking in the back and so easy to find! We split the Mother Board and it was the perfect treat for our group. We definitely could have used one more person to help us finish it. Looking forward to coming back! read more

Urban Stead Cheese - Mother Board - Cheese Shops Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Had such a great time @ this place Interesting concept. Cheese shop with a full bar. Had a blast doing a Sunday funday Staff is great & knowledgeable on the cheese making process Definitely need to get back there The MOTHERBOARD rocks!!!! read more

New cheese place in town? Count me in. As a Wisconsin native, I am always down for a charcuterie board - especially if it means *gasp* squeaky cheese curds! Every good Wisconsinite knows the squeakier they are, the better (it means they're fresh!)... and the second I was told Urban Stead's hadn't even been refrigerated yet, I knew I was in for a treat! Urban Stead isn't like the other cheese shops in town. For starters, their space is heck of a lot bigger than the others and the vibe is completely different (they have an actual bar with beers on tap and a TV, unlike the other shops). But the best part is they make their own cheese! Their selection is unlike any others - in fact, just when I thought I had met every kind of cheese, I was introduced to quark. It was accurately described as having a cream cheese consistency... the perfect spread for a cracker! I wish there were a tad more food options to choose from and possibly some more "hard" cheeses, but I appreciated the knowledge and passion of our waitress and can't wait to try even more cheese varieties on my next visit! read more

Excellent cheese and great service. A wonderful addition to the neighborhood. Highly recommend the pimiento cheese and the Camembert. The charcuterie comes with additional meats to spice up your cheese tray. However, they did immediately give us straws which is unfortunate. read more

Urban Stead Cheese - Cheese Shops Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Cheese is very good and the people are very helpful. Love the cheddar and the cheese curds. To be honest all their cheese is excellent, but the cheddar and curds are my favorites. read more

You had me at cheese curds. But then I tried the quark. This shop has some serious potential. They make their cheeses in the shop. Right now they're only offering cheddar cheese curds and German inspired quark (think cream cheese only better). But give them some time and they'll soon be offering more, 'cause cheese takes a little time to age you know. Both the curds and the quark were so freaking delicious I found it hard to share with my husband. I lived in Germany for years and found that quark was typically stuffed in or on top of delectable buttery pastries. Here they offer it in a cup that you can either spoon or dip chips in. We opted for chips with the Candied Ginger and Orange flavor. Delicious! They also offer beer, wine and a limited bar menu. Urban Stead is doing it right. You should check it out. read more

I love cheese. I love friendly foodies. So I double love Urban Stead. A few friends and I went to Urban Stead on the Sunday afternoon right after they opened. As they had just opened, the cheese spread was not super varied but we really enjoyed the quark (like cream cheese) and curds. We enjoyed the cocktails as well- perfect with a light snack to fight off the Sunday Scaries. The owners were so sweet and talked with us at length about the process of designing the kitchen/cheese room, their inspiration for opening, and their plans for future cheeses. I plan to come back as they increase their menu and especially when their aged cheddar turns 1 year old! read more

Urban Stead Cheese - Cheese Shops Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

We are so lunchtime to have a hidden gem like this place! They partner with many other small, local food producers like Tuba Baking Co. & their cheeses are featured on several of the finest local restaurant menus. The staff are so friendly and helpful too! They keep a great craft beer and wine selection as well. read more

Urban stead has the best charcuterie plate in Cincinnati (And the most reasonably priced). We've been coming here since it opened, and they have only gotten better with time. Their flagship cheddar is sharp and flavorful and a must have. I also love their curds, which tons of restaurants have been featuring on their menus as well. The Tome and Gouda are also great, as well at the Camembert and the quark. As you can tell they don't really make a bad cheese. They also serve local bread and pretzels, use local shrubs in their cocktails, and make some homemade dips and pickled veggies. Th owners are great and always make sure you're enjoying everything. This is a must try place in Cincinnati. read more

This is a great place to meet with friends or coworkers after work, or a fun way to start the evening on a weekend. All of the cheeses are delicious and they have a decent selection of craft beer, wine, and cocktails. The owners and servers are kind, entertaining, and knowledgeable about the cheese making process. They're able to accommodate large groups (10-20+) which makes it a perfect place for celebrations. read more

This place was better than I expected. Fun fact: they get 6,000 pounds of milk to make their cheese each week. My friends and I chose to try "The Motherboard," which includes 6 of the 8 cheeses. It also came with mustard, pickled onions, jam, berries, edible flowers, and more. I think it was $45, and more than enough food to feed the 3 of us. We visited this establishment right after work so the it was pretty laid back and perfect for a happy hour. With nice, knowledgeable staff, delicious cheese and a good atmosphere, I definitely plan on returning in the future. read more

We stopped in to Urban Stead on a Sunday afternoon after reading about them in the Enquirer. So glad we did! We ordered the charcuterie platter and some beers. The staff was very helpful and friendly in guiding us newbies as to what was what. The baby gouda was amazing, as was the quark spread. We bought some of the gouda, along with their just-debuted tomme to take home with us. We'll definitely be back and bringing some friends so we can have the bragging rights for "discovering" them! read more

Urban Stead Cheese - The charcuterie platter with cheddar cheese curds, sun dried tomato quark, and baby gouda. - Cheese Shops Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Cheese magic! Thank you for bringing artisan cheese making yo our neighborhood! Supremely delicious and amazingly friendly, the staff makes you feel as if you are home. The platters are a great way to explore what this destination has to read more

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This place has my heart! The owners are absolutely amazing! This is my third charcuterie board and each time I'm blown away. Andrea schooled me on Gouda, I absolutely despised it! Andrea said "no, try ours I promise you'll like it" it literally is the best cheese I've ever tasted. It taste nothing like the stuff from the grocery. They go above and beyond and it shows in there work! Support local! I wish I could give you a million stars-you deserve it! read more

Urban Stead Cheese - Charcuterie board! - Cheese Shops Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Urban Stead has one of the dopest new concepts in Cincinnati. There is literally nothing else like it in the city. The cheese is heaven, the atmosphere is delightful, and the employees and owners are double dope. The owners, Andrea and Scott, have built a great concept and have also committed to building into the community. I have spent many hours getting to know Scott and Andrea and I am thankful to have them as part of the E. Walnut Hill/Evanston community! Now go get you some cheese!! read more

We have been visiting Urban Stead for a few years and I can't believe I am just now sharing a review. When you can, eating in the restaurant space is lovely - service is great and there is a view of the cheese making space that is interesting. The cheese is so good! We especially love the quark and gouda, but I've loved everything. We order a cheeseboard and drinks - perfect for dinner and conversation. During COVID, they are doing carryout or curbside beautifully. The boards are lovely and delicious. Extra bonus point for using sustainable packaging. The online ordering platform is clear and easy. I like that you can add grocery products as well. read more

I have heard SO many great reviews about urban stead cheese, I am honestly ashamed it has taken me this long to come here but I am so glad I finally made it because I had an EXCELLENT experience here. First off, the owners and workers are SO kind and helpful, they take a lot of time to explain the menu to you and help you pick the perfect selection. They also check up on you often and are so friendly. They have a nice beer and wine selection that pairs well with their amazing cheese. My friend and I ordered the cheese board and added on charcuterie and an extra cheese. Every cheese and meat we ordered was delicious. The portion sizes on the cheese board were huge--we could barely finish it. I am excited to come back here in the future, I've already told many of my wine and cheese loving friends about it! read more

If I could rate 0 star I would. I found this place on yelp when i was passing thru and thought id give it a shot. Food/cheese was forgettable. Go to whole foods and grab some cheese and enjoy your own crafted assortment. Also, the thing that really set me off and turned me sour was witnessing what appeared to be the owner (Andrea?) be rude and demeaning to employees on multiple occasions during my visit, it frankly made me uncomfortable and sad. I come from a family who owns small businesses and if you can't treat your employees like actual human beings, I wish you zero success. Spend your money elsewhere folks. ps i never write reviews but this is worth reporting! read more

We went to an event back in August at Urban Stead Cheese and were pleasanblown away by the quality of their cheese!!! Yes, they have a bar. I highly recommend you try this place. UPDATE: I took my daughter to sample their awesome homemade cheeses. We especially enjoyed their Street Ched, Tomme (soon to have a regional name), Cheddar Curds (to die for), and Misty River Camembert Style cheeses. The atmosphere is so relaxing and they even have tv's. read more

Love this place! Not only is it an amazing spot to grab a charcuterie board with their cheeses, but their cocktails are delicious as well. They have homemade shrubs to go in them, so you know they are as local as they get. If you are a fan of cheese curds, they have fresh ones and sometimes you can see them being made through the window in the back! I personally love their quark, but anything they put on a cheese board is delicious! read more