These are the places where a quick stop for Comté turns into a full tasting education and you leave rethinking your entire fridge situation.
Eagle Rock · 2106 Colorado Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90041
This beloved artisan cheese shop feels like a European escape, with charcuterie boards, wine pairings, and the kind of dreamy sandwiches you’ll have no choice but to go out of your way for again and again. (That baguett…
Beverly Hills · 9705 S Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, USA
More than 600 imported cheeses from small-production specialists, backed by seasonal truffles, rare caviars, and an imported pantry that spirals from truffle butter into obscure olive oils before you realize what happen…
Atwater Village · 3141 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90039
Your go-to for sustainable seafood, premium cuts, and incredible, fresh sandwiches made to order. Pro tip: chat up the cheesemonger for a sample and expert cooking tips.
Santa Monica · 728 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403, USA
Cut-to-order artisan cheese on Montana Avenue, backed by specialty honey, tinned fish, and a cold case full of sandwiches that make “just browsing” unlikely. The selection pulls from small producers and old-world staple…
West Hollywood · 7986 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90046, USA
Macadamia and cashew wheels aged into brie, camembert, blue, and gouda — all dairy-free, all made in-house — displayed and sliced like the artisanal goods they are. The menu rotates with the seasons, but the caprese san…
Santa Monica · 828 Pico Blvd Suite 2, Santa Monica, CA 90405, USA
A Pico Boulevard cheese shop built entirely around American-made products, from the wheels behind the counter to the Lady Crackers that have quietly become a statewide staple. The secret lunch menu runs from 11 to 3 and…
Culver City · 12954 Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066, USA
A self-described “mullet” of a specialty grocer—business in front, party on the back patio—and somehow the description fits perfectly. Inside: curated cheese, cured meats, and natural wine lining the shelves; out back, …
Pasadena · 40 W Green St, Pasadena, CA 91105, USA
The cheesery up front greets you before the restaurant does — a curated wall of artisan wheels, tinned fish, and cured meats to pick at while you wait for a table. Inside, live-fire cooking powers dishes like cornbread …