Where to get great cheese in Montreal
For Montrealers, everything is better with cheese. Everything. Sprinkle it on pasta, or simply indulge with a glass of wine, and it will make the taste experience noticeably better. Below you’ll see your picks for the cheesiest of cheese shops in Montreal.
La Fromagerie Atwater
134 av Atwater, Montreal, QC H4C 2G3Fromagerie Atwater is located in the Atwater Market, and is well worth the detour if you’re shopping for cheese. They sell over 750 different kinds of local and imported cheeses along with other fine food products and locally brewed beers. After no doubt spending a lot of time sampling and purchasing cheese, take a walk through the market, and sample some of the other fine products you will find.
La Baia Dei Formaggi Canada Inc
1715, rue Jean-Talon E, Montréal, QC H2E 1T3Located on Jean-Talon Street East, La Baia Dei Formaggi is a deli, a sandwich shop, a grocery store and a cheese factory all in one. It offers more than 400 varieties of cheeses from around the world, including some exclusive varieties such as Parmigiano Reggiano that has been aged for three years and cheeses from the Crotone region in southern Italy. Gift baskets are available.
La Foumagerie
4906, rue Sherbrooke O, Westmount, QC H3Z 1H3La Foumagerie serves a wide variety of cheeses and other gourmet products to Westmounters and Montrealers alike. Their knowledgeable staff will help you pick the right cheese to suit your needs. In addition to selling cheeses, they offer other fine foods and gift baskets. When you stop by, choose your cheese, then enjoy a bite to eat as they also offer a selection of baguette sandwiches and soups.
La Vieille Europe
3855, boul Saint-Laurent, Montréal, QC H2W 1X9This deli right on St-Laurent sells many hard-to-find European products, including a wide selection of gourmet cheeses that you wouldn’t find at your typical supermarket. Pair the cheese you’ll find from one of the four counters in the store with the fine sausages, olive oils and mustards you’ll find on the shelves. This is a great place to spend an afternoon browsing or if you’re looking for to prepare yourself a gourmet snack.
Les Fromages De Choix Inc
2101, rue Beaubien E, Montréal, QC H2G 1M5It’s hard to miss this small, friendly establishment located on the corner of Beaubien and De Lorimier. Each week you’ll find a quantity of cheeses sold at a discount, and an impressive list of Raclette cheeses made with raw milk, beer, white wine, calvados, cognac and more. You can also rent a raclette grill to put together a great evening.
Fromagerie Maître Affineur Maître Corbeau
5101, rue Chambord, Montréal, QC H2J 3N4La Fromagerie Maître Affineur Maître Corbeau is located on Chambord in the Rosemont area of town. They offer a wide variety of cheeses and often have specials on certain selections. In addition to selling fine gourmet cheeses, they also offer their clients a variety of charcuteries, baguettes and other groumet products. It’s a must-go if you’re in the area and are in need of a quick Euro-style snack.
