The Better Cheddar In Missouri Has Been A Cheese Lover's Dream Come True Since 1983
By Beth Price-Williams|Published November 13, 2021
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Cheese lovers know good cheese when they taste it. It’s probably also fair to say that those of us who love cheese will eat it any time and will travel as far as necessary to find the best, tastiest cheese around. For nearly four decades, The Better Cheddar in Missouri has been a neighborhood favorite, selling a wide selection of American and European cheeses as well as other specialty items. If you’re a fan of cheese, you’ll definitely want to visit.
The Better Cheddar in Kansas City has been the place to find a large selection of cheese since it first opened back in 1983.
With locations in Kansas City, Missouri, and Prairie Village, Kansas, the charming cheese shop has built a loyal following in its nearly four decades of business. It's easy to see why, too.
A stroll through the shop reveals a large selection of cheeses - from artisan and farm cheeses from the United States to favorites imported from Europe.
While the cheese may be the star of The Better Cheddar, it also sells a variety of other specialty items, including chocolate, coffee, crackers, and jams.
All that cheese might get your stomach rumbling. Fortunately, you can grab a bite to eat at The Better Cheddar, too. Order a hearty sandwich, like the cranberry smoked turkey, for example.
The Better Cheddar also hosts in-person and virtual events, such as wine and cheese tastings. Keep an eye on their Facebook page for a list of upcoming events.
Have you been to The Better Cheddar in Missouri? What did you think? Share your experience in the comments! If you can’t get enough cheese or mac and cheese, you might want to make a beeline straight for MacCheesy in Joplin.
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