The Best Cheese Shops in NYC

New York City boasts some of the best cheese shops in the US. It's geographical location and diverse culture has made it possible to gather some of the best cheese Europe has offer, and make it available to the general public. So take a trek through "the City That Never Sleeps", and sample some of the finest fromage in the nation! Artisanal Cheese The first fromagerie to have an accompaning bistro, Artisanal Cheese continues to make pioneering moves in the antiquated cheese industry. Zagat rated this shop is a must-see! 2 PARK AVENUE, NEW YORK, NY 10016 On 32nd Street, between Park Avenue and Madison Avenue Cheese Counter opens at 11:45am. Murray's Cheese NYC's oldest cheese shop, Murray's now holds fabulous cheese classes for level & offers internships in exchange for free classes, or free cheese! 254 Bleecker St. (between 6th & 7th Ave.), New York, NY 10014 (212) 243-3289; Mon - Sat: 8am-8pm; Sunday: 9am-6pm Ideal Cheese Shop Ltd. With cheese from virtually every inch of Europe, Ideal Cheese's cheesemongers are known for sharing their extensive knowledge with all their customers. 942 1st Ave (at 52nd St.), New York, NY 10022 1-800-382-0109 Lamarca Cheese Shop & Restaurant Originally a partner with Deal & Deluca, the Owner has since open up this wonderful shop with cheese that's aged right on premises! 161 E. 22nd St.,New York, NY 10010 (212)673-7920 Bedford Cheese Shop Just a little off the beaten path, Bedford prides itself on being a small, customer-focused shop that isn't just another chain store. 229 Bedford Avenue (corner of North 4th) Brooklyn, NY 11211 1-888-484-3243 Now, what truely makes all of these stores "the best" is that they all currently run online shops which make it possible to get your favorite cheese year around! Artisanal even offers free catalogs sent to your house, plus one available on their site in Adobe Acrobat format! So be certain to visit this wonderful shops the next time you decide to take a bite out of the Big Apple!