Visit These 7 Cheese Shops In North Carolina For The Best Selections Ever

Calling all cheese lovers! If you can’t resist indulging in either (or both!) local and gourmet cheeses from around the world, then you’ll love the list of cheese shops in North Carolina found below. Dig in… which ones will you be visiting first?

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This combination gift shop and deli in Southport is high on the list of places to find a wonderful (and huge) deli sandwich. If you're a real cheese lover, you'll indulge in the more than 50 cheeses sold here from all around the world. Find this shoppe at 417 N Howe St Suite B, Southport, NC 28461.

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When you want handmade local cheese in the Highlands, head to the charming town of West Jefferson where, right on East Main Street, you'll find a variety of cheesey goods, including cheese made on-site, as well as cheese curds you can use for a variety of applications of your own, including making your own cheese at home. Find Ashe County Cheese at 106 E Main St, West Jefferson, NC 28694.

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Mere's in Charlotte is the perfect spot to settle in with a group of friends for an indulgent evening of wine, gourmet cheeses, and a great big charcuterie board. You can also buy all of the above (except the friends, of course) to bring home, too. Find Mere's at 2400 Park Rd suite h, Charlotte, NC 28203.

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From Gouda to Feta, Ridgeline, Bear Wallow, Chocolate Lab, and many more, the selection of cheeses made at Looking Glass Creamery may make it hard to walk away without a wheel of each one. Find this amazing farm-based cheese shop at 59 Noble Rd, Fairview, NC 28730.

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Visit this farm store of a sixth-generation farm for fresh-made cheese made from the farm's very own dairy cows. Forget those cheeses imported from other countries... North Carolina has some of the best cheese in the world! You'll find the farm store at 19456 US-221, Marion, NC 28752.

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Cracking open a bottle of wine in or near Southern Pines, either for a special occasion or no occasion at all? A visit to Southern Whey is definitely in order! This cheese, meat, and gift shop has all you'll need. And if you're a charcuterie enthusiast, then you'll love the boards created here. Find Southern Whey at 223 NE Broad St, Southern Pines, NC 28387.

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Dine here on homemade soups, salads, and made-to-order sandwiches — all served with a huge selection of wine. The Loyalist also makes a cheese and charcuterie board with a variety of items sure to please. You can also buy items to bring home to keep the cheese love-fest going. Find The Loyalist Market at 435 N Trade St #102, Matthews, NC 28105.

True cheese lovers know it’s hard to pass by a gourmet cheese store without stopping. Have you already visited any of the above cheese shops in North Carolina? Did we leave your favorite cheese shop off this list? Feel free to add it and a comment or two about what you love most about it in our comments!