As someone who is obsessed with cheese I have spent a fair amount of time sussing out London's most fabulous cheese mongers. There are so many to bring up, but I thought I would go with the five that I return to most frequently.
So at number 1: Paxton and Whitfield.
Dating back to the 1700s, Paxton and Whitfield is London's oldest cheese shop and stocks amazing cheeses from around the world. I come here annually to buy cheese for Christmas day, and I am unashamed to admit it's probably one of my favorite expeditions of the year. They serve something for everyone from creamy goats cheese to smack you in the face blues. The range is extensive and the staff are happy to help you pick the perfect cheeses to match your pallet and the occasion.
Number 2: La Fromagerie.
Based in Highbury and Mayfair this cheese shop holds an authentic feel and is the first experience I'd had of a cheese shop. I go to the one in Highbury and Islington as it's local to me and I never come away feeling displeased. Decorated with the cows, ewes, sheep and goats this cute cheese shop is a good stepping stone into the world of fromage. The staff are keen to let you try the cheese and walk you through everything they have to offer. Alongside the cheese there is a small cafe in the front serving bagels and deli products so you really get the best of both worlds.
Number 3: I Camisa and Son
Hidden away on Old Compton Street, I Camisa and Son is a fabulous little deli in the heart of the West End. They serve delicious olive oils, pastas, cheeses and breads. So not specifying in cheese yet they have my favorite cheese in existence. I don't know what it is called but it's made up of four cheeses including mascarpone and dolce lette; its strong, punchy and super creamy and honestly melts in the mouth. I haven't seen it anywhere else and am always up for a trip to I Camisa and Son for this luxury item. They bring you into the heart of Italy and it is particularly lively and festive during Christmas time so really worth a trip if you want some wicked deli items.
Number 4: John Lewis Food Hall in Oxford Street
Home to my second favorite cheese: Harlech. Don't be fooled by the waitrose label as the cheese part of the food hall is a cheese shop within its own right. Specialising in a killer burrata and many other creamy delights this shop is reasonably priced and the perfect interlude to shopping along busy Oxford Street. Like the shops I have already mentioned the staff take the time to let you try whatever cheese you like you it is a solid option for finding something superb.
Number 5: Borough Market
So not quite an individual cheese shop, but more like a cheese paradise. There are so many different cheese mongers here you really aren't short of choice. From Cheeses of Bath to Cheeses from Provence you can pretty much find anything here. Perhaps a tad more expensive then say our John Lewis food hall but so worth the money. Even if you're not buying, immerse yourself in this place and taste cheese as you wonder through this cheesy nirvana.
So at number 1: Paxton and Whitfield.
Dating back to the 1700s, Paxton and Whitfield is London's oldest cheese shop and stocks amazing cheeses from around the world. I come here annually to buy cheese for Christmas day, and I am unashamed to admit it's probably one of my favorite expeditions of the year. They serve something for everyone from creamy goats cheese to smack you in the face blues. The range is extensive and the staff are happy to help you pick the perfect cheeses to match your pallet and the occasion.
Number 2: La Fromagerie.
Based in Highbury and Mayfair this cheese shop holds an authentic feel and is the first experience I'd had of a cheese shop. I go to the one in Highbury and Islington as it's local to me and I never come away feeling displeased. Decorated with the cows, ewes, sheep and goats this cute cheese shop is a good stepping stone into the world of fromage. The staff are keen to let you try the cheese and walk you through everything they have to offer. Alongside the cheese there is a small cafe in the front serving bagels and deli products so you really get the best of both worlds.
Number 3: I Camisa and Son
Hidden away on Old Compton Street, I Camisa and Son is a fabulous little deli in the heart of the West End. They serve delicious olive oils, pastas, cheeses and breads. So not specifying in cheese yet they have my favorite cheese in existence. I don't know what it is called but it's made up of four cheeses including mascarpone and dolce lette; its strong, punchy and super creamy and honestly melts in the mouth. I haven't seen it anywhere else and am always up for a trip to I Camisa and Son for this luxury item. They bring you into the heart of Italy and it is particularly lively and festive during Christmas time so really worth a trip if you want some wicked deli items.
Number 4: John Lewis Food Hall in Oxford Street
Home to my second favorite cheese: Harlech. Don't be fooled by the waitrose label as the cheese part of the food hall is a cheese shop within its own right. Specialising in a killer burrata and many other creamy delights this shop is reasonably priced and the perfect interlude to shopping along busy Oxford Street. Like the shops I have already mentioned the staff take the time to let you try whatever cheese you like you it is a solid option for finding something superb.
Number 5: Borough Market
So not quite an individual cheese shop, but more like a cheese paradise. There are so many different cheese mongers here you really aren't short of choice. From Cheeses of Bath to Cheeses from Provence you can pretty much find anything here. Perhaps a tad more expensive then say our John Lewis food hall but so worth the money. Even if you're not buying, immerse yourself in this place and taste cheese as you wonder through this cheesy nirvana.
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