The cheese was very good, and the staff were very friendly. BUT when I was paying one of the staff was cutting cheese at the front without a mask on. The fact that they would do that right in front of a customer under the current situation makes me quite uncomfortable. read more

Vivant Fine Cheese - Cheese Shops Near Me - Paso Robles, California

Amazing sandwiches and charcuterie platter...Fantastic place!! A hidden gem in Paso Robles!!

Great place to stop for cheese and all the related accessories for cheese. Good sandwiches not the best. A little pricy. Great service. You can fine very unique cheese variety from the world, Spanish, French, other European countries and local. You can taste to decide. They cater most of the wineries and businesses in Paso. That alone indicates they are very high quality with good selection. Cannot go to Paso without visiting them. They can improve their sandwiches. Good place, really like them and will continue going back. read more

This place is cute. It is a grocery store that alsO has a few tables and sandwiches. Staff is kind. We got the cheese sampler for $12 and added olives and meat. I was a bit disappointed when I got in because I didn't realize it would be a grocery store vibe but prices and cheesse were good read more

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Small cute cheese store. Had panini and was ok. Have small cheese tastings, nothing major.

This places is a few blocks off the main downtown square area - we were glad to take a stroll in the direction we typically don't stroll in. Had a great tasting today. A yummy variety of 5 cheeses, some dried fruit and delicious almonds. Service was lovely! We want to come back again to try the sandwiches! They looked super delicious. read more

this is such a fun discovery! A friend of mine who lives in Paso Robles brought this cheese from Stepladder cheese farm. Vivant is one of the local shop that carries Stepladder cheese. They have a variety of CA local cheese as well as French and etc. The owner is super nice, Good customer service! Very much enjoyed the cheese plate with fresh baked bread. This was a good stop before wine tasting. read more

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Ok, you're either a cheese person - and I'm not talking the processed crap you get at the store - or you're not. If you are, then this is your place. They're super patient and allow you to taste as many as you like until you're ready to make a selection. The team is very knowledgeable and helps you find what you like or discover new tastes. Pricing is not cheap but it is what you'd expect from a small town craft cheese shop. Buy a slice for dinner or a wheel.. they're not pushy. If you're in the area, this is definitely a stop you want to make! read more

We were there first thing in the morning, loading up on snacks and fun food offerings before we left town to go home after several amazing days of beach and wine tastings. The ladies at the counter were gracious and prompt even though they had just opened the shop (11AM) and were still organizing for the day. the fig/prosciutto panini is to die for! smoked turkey breast... yam. They have some very unique and tasty infused vinegars like Guava pinapple. Highly recommended. read more

I originally learned of Vivant through the cheese pairings at Jada Vineyards where I'm a member of the wine club. I never fail to add the cheese pairing when I'm at Jada for a wine tasting and club pickup. Last Thanksgiving I stayed in Paso for the week, and I decided to try Vivant's store on Pine for a cheese sampler plate (stupendous regardless of what cheeses they have rotated onto the plate). I also tried their fig and prosciutto panini with the optional caramelized onions. It was such a taste of Heaven that when I visited Jada yesterday for my wine pickup with my daughter, I had to share the joy of that panini with her. It was every bit as heavenly as I remembered, and my daughter agreed. As always the service was incredibly friendly, making the experience that much more enjoyable. If you are in Paso for a week, a weekend, or just passing through, it would be a tragedy if you *don't* stop in at Vivant for cheese, paninis, and the fantastic service! read more

This imported cheese is amazing. My husband doesn't care for cheese and he loved it! We tried it at Eberly Winery and had to stop before we left Paso Robles. read more

Came in the other day as it was recommended to me by a friend and I couldn't have been more pleased with my overall experience! I had the pleasure of placing my order with the owner herself who was extremely knowledgeable and kind! I was surprised by the huge selection this shop had to offer and loved the outdoor patio. I will definitely be back to enjoy their lunch menu this summer, thanks again! read more

Don't be disappointed by the small storefront. They have a pretty decent cheese and charcuterie selection. They have everything you need to make a good cheese board. Crackers, fresh baguettes, meats, cheese, jams, pickles things like olives, capers, etc. They apparently do cheese tastings. I do not know if this is a more special or organized event. We just walked in and they let us try the cheeses before we bought anything. We told them what we were looking for were offered a selection of choices and got to taste a nibble of each before purchase. The baguette we got seemed undercooked. It was pale limp and floppy. Unfortunately we were too excited by cheese and didn't notice until we bought it and left. Maybe its fine if you toast it in the oven at home, but we were hotel bound and it wasn't good. The customer service was absolutely lovely. Come here and get cheese! read more

We had the privilege of being introduced to some some cheese selections by the owner herself, which I thought was initially a treat, it turns out that being not the average cheese aficionado, we were not treated very well. In fact, I was a little embarrassed after leaving that I spent my hard earned $30 on that particular place when we were in a community that is filled with other spots that we could've visited. She was slightly condescending, was almost insulted that we didn't know much about cheese and contrast to the service that they were giving the ladies before us, it was incredibly poor. I wouldn't recommend anyone go to this cheese place unless they are just going to pick up the cheeses themselves, which were great but if you're going to learn anything about cheese if you are not a cheese expert or or not planning on buying a whole wheel of cheese, I don't recommend it at all. I'll finish my insignificant small slice of cheese with a bottle of Justin Isocoles and reflect on the difference of class and affluence. read more

We did a free cheese tasting, compliments of checking in with Yelp. Just so you know, there were five cheeses, all tiny portions. Just enough so that we each got a nibble of each. We also purchased a dry salami and a day old baguette for $1. The nice lady at the counter sliced our bread and salami and plated it for us so we could sit under the trees in their delightful patio. The San Francisco Molanari dry salami was excellent. The cheeses were good, better than many, but nothing we felt inclined to buy. They are a retailer for multiple brands of cheeses, some more unusual, such as the one with an outer layer of coffee grounds and lavender flavor. There were two types of gouda and a sharp cheddar, and the last one I am not sure what it was. After having done multiple cheese tastings in Oregon, some straight from the factory, and not that long ago, these were ok but not astounding. Still, a decent stop. And why pass up free cheese? You might find some you like. And you will enjoy relaxing in the patio. Bring your fruit and wine. read more

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The best part of my trip to Paso Robles was coming here. This was our first stop as we were early for our air bnb check in. We shared a bottle of a rose (which was a recommendation and DELICIOUS) and shared the cheese plate with some added meats. All the cheeses were so good but hands down my favorite was the honey goat Gouda. I will be dreaming about it forever. We then got a couple sandwiches and they were both AMAZING (cold turkey and the grilled cheese). It is such a cute shop with anything you could want in a cheese board and everyone that worked there was SO accommodating and kind. I just only wish I lived closer! read more

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Excellent cheese shop. They know cheese. Good for locals and visitors. Very accommodating and helpful. Having had a large lunch, we thought a nice cheese plate would be great to take back to the hotel to enjoy with a bottle of nice PR wine for dinner. Vivant came up on the search and away we went. We got the cheese plate which came with five cheeses, glazed almonds, dried cranberries, and plenty of sliced artisan bread. Add ons at two dollars each include olives, prosciutto, salami, and something else that escapes me. Next day - back to Vivant. Same scenario, but we requested a different cheese variety and they were ever so accommodating. Very reasonable. Great quality. Go already. read more

Decided to enjoy the courtyard of our hotel with a bottle of wine and a wonderful selection of fine cheese. All was put together by the knowledgeable staff. This shop is an easy walk from the main strip. Really enjoyed the stellar Ewephoria cheese from Holland and 2019 Pinot Noir from destination West winery. read more

Vivant Fine Cheese - Our picks of delicacies included Ewephoria cheese from holland, eggplant dip, a soft sheep and goat cheese. - Cheese Shops Near Me - Paso Robles, California

Love this place, people are so friendly and helpful and always offer great suggestions. Literally only negative is I cant go in unsupervised, I'd leave w one of everything if I had the room! read more

Maaaan this place is my deadly sin! I'm surprised I haven't turned into a cheese ball. I love going here every month and trying all the different cheeses! Customer service is always excellent! Shout out to EDITH!!! She is extremely knowledgeable and is easy to talk to. I'd have to say she is responsible for a lot of my cheese addiction here. Parking is always easy to find, the store is adorable and they have a lot of great products. Sandwiches and wine are also available if you wanted to have a bite to eat. Tip: When you enter to the right side there is a small basket in the cheese fridge with different samples for $1-3. It's a great way to support and try something new without breaking the bank. read more

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We went for some cheese. We had a cheese tasting of 5 cheeses (free with check in) and left buying 3 cheeses. Delicious and great helpful staff. read more

Yes .. Yes, a million times YYEEAAS! Whenever I'm in town for work or for pleasure this is a MUST stop. They give you such a variety of cheeses to try that you don't want to leave! We are big fans of the blue cheese and the double brie. This last time we had a Gouda style cheese that tasted like bananas. Absolutely fabulous ... you won't be disappointed. read more

I love all cheese so I was so excited to come try this place and take home some new things. Everything was delicious and we did get to try a couple of cheeses. We went home with an awesome cheese tray and $100+ of other treats and gifts for family. I would have given five stars but the attitude of the staff was a bit off-putting and they were putting together cheese boxes in the back without masks on, then quickly put one on when we walked in. It was a random time of day so maybe they weren't ready for a customer because of so much downtime? Either way, it was pretty uncomfortable, haha. Plus, maskless cheese organization is awk. but I'll be back for the cheese and hopefully a happier salesperson not during a global pandemic. read more

Great cheese selection, perfect place to visit if looking for wine pairings. I would recommend the cheese platter, great was to try out cheeses that might not be familiar to you. They can definitely substitute anything that you might not be fond of (it's goat cheese for me) Everyone is knowledgeable and friendly and is willing to help you out. If you like cheese like I do, get ready to drop some serious amount of money because I came home with 6 different cheeses, a variety of chocolates and some meats. Do not regret my purchases at all! read more

After having a disappointing $32 charcuterie and cheese board at a restaurant nearby, my boyfriend and I wanted to get a to go one from Vivant Fine Cheese. I did my research on the nearby cheese stores and saw Vivant had great reviews. For $16.50, we were sold on the Vivant Cheese Plate, which consisted of 5 different types of cheese and we spent an extra $2 on olive and $2 on prosciutto. It was a cheese of their employees decision but we were able to substitute put the blue cheese for gouda without an extra charge. For $20.50, it was perfect! It also came with slices of bread, almonds, and dried fruit. They did not skimp on the cheese or anything really. The cheese selected for the plate were all amazing. I wished I remembered the type of cheese the employee selected. It was a generous portion where I felt $20.50 was absolutely worth it. This will be my go to place when I stop through Paso Robles. My recommendation is to skip the charcuterie and cheese boards at the restaurants and go to Vivant Fine Cheese to buy it to go. read more

Signed my wife up for their cheese club for Xmas and it did not disappoint. A lovely, rare soft and creamy delight cake in the first shipment , and it did not disappoint. read more

Stopped by here on my roadtrip to get a panini. I could tell everything was good quality and fresh, it tasted great. It's also just such a cute little shop. I want to come back when I'm headed towards SLO again and try some of their cheeses (along with another panini ) read more

Do not recommend this place at all. Came here to look for some cheeses for a dinner party and got an alpine cheddar. Also got a platter to enjoy for lunch. The cheeses in the tray were dried out and almost inedible. The alpine cheddar was moldy when I opened it the next day. Would not come here again. read more

Good selection of delicious cheeses. Staff is very helpful. The shop is is spacious and very clean.

The sweetest most popular cheese shop I have ever seen outside of France. So many cheddars to choose from. This lovely little shop supplies all the best winery cheese plates in thee area. You cannot leave here with one. Only a trio will do. read more

We love Vivant and have been making regular stops here for years (before they were in their current location). The cheese selection here is the best in Paso, and the service is so nice and friendly. Their salads and sandwiches for lunch are also delicious. read more

Amazing cheeses, great prices, and awesome customer service! Would highly suggest this spot, especially if you need a warm up before your drunken pursuit of all-day wine tasting! read more

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Amazing cheeses from around the world. Knowledgeable staff and very helpful for any occasion. They carry fine wines, accessories and speciality meats. read more

Wide variety of artisan cheeses from all over the world. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Excellent service. Highly recommend.

We came in here on Monday around 2 o'clock. We were greeted right away by two lovely ladies. Asked us if we had any questions, if we would like samples, very sweet girls. The place looked very clean and they were both wearing mask. We just purchased a package of their gourmet crackers because we just ate lunch, But we will be back to try their cheese platters. read more

Excellent cheese selection and a lovely staff. Outside tables, comfortable and casual ambiance, within walking distance of the train station so if you have some time between trains you should definitely stop in! read more

We've ordered cheese plated two times this month. Best selection of amazingly yummy cheeses! The added prosciutto, olives, dried fruits and Marcona almonds and sliced baguette are delicious too. read more

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The best cheese to take with you on the wine trails! We will stop here every time in the future. Great service too. A little gem in Paso Robles. Thank you all so much. read more

Vivant Fine Cheese - The best cheeses! We are so happy we found this place so we can buy amazing cheese to take with us on the wine trails. - Cheese Shops Near Me - Paso Robles, California

We stopped in after some wine tasting nearby and ordered one of their cheese boards. The board itself was relatively small for the price and my friend was disappointed in the one cheese he was excited about (The Blue cheese). Although it's one of the only cheese options in town, it's just an average place. read more

Their cheese is so good! As a person who goes wine tasting frequently, I found Vivant to be the best way to get the cheese board of your dreams! You can create your own custom cheese board here with every cheese you love and bring it out to the vineyards with you! read more