The Cheese Shop of Des Moines

Proudly offering over 100 Artisan and Farmhouse Cheeses / Cheese Tasting Bar / Craft Beer and Wine / Cured Meats / Events and Workshops

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  • Phone

    (515) 528-8181

  • Website

    thecheeseshopdsm.com

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  • Type

    Cheese Store

Address

833 42nd St Ste B Des Moines , IA 50312 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)

Comments / 32


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delicious mac wine fondue grilled cheese sandwiches cheese beer olive salad ham pickles toasties meats lunch friendly staff muffuletta cherries dips tomatoes pecorino snacks milk
Rick Howard

Hard to go wrong here: ask about the special Mac and cheese of the day. if that doesn't appeal, the meat I and cheese boards , toasties , or recluse Mac and cheese are delicious.

PureWow

Oooh, the combo of Gouda , aged cheddar , Mornay sauce and bread crumbs is a dangerously delicious mac and cheese . Read more

Katie Weiler

The grilled cheese on national grilled cheese day was wonderful! Can't wait to go back and get a cheese platter .

PureWow

Prosciutto , cherry spoon fruit and blue cheese : a trio made in heaven. Read more

Shawn CW

The pecorino reserva IL Florino was great with 2000 vintage champagne on new year day. Recommended by staff ! Salty and a hint of blue cheese on the aftertaste

Scott Johnson

Awesome service, great cheese plate and beer pairing . Muffuletta , ham and cheese and Mac n' Cheese were awesome!

Stephanie

Get the mac & cheese and pickle plate. Cool staff , amazing lunch spot , delicious food.

A'Leisha Stefani

1) go over to the wine bar , 2) Sit and have a glass of wine & a snack , 3) when cheese counter line dies down, go get some cheese to take home!

Elizabeth Nicol

The hot bed of good cheese in Des Moines. Impressive menu of snacks and wine by the glass. :)

Emmanuel Mate-Kodjo

Make sure you try the Spanish Toasty and the Fois Gras Mousse . They are literally to die for.

Thomas

The mac and cheese is amazing. And I say this as someone who usually doesn't like mac and cheese .

Austin Bailey

All of the folks behind the counter are friendly and knowledgeable . Ask them a question and they'll answer it and then some!

Juice Magazine

Try a toastie (grilled cheese ) with tomato dip or a delicious mac 'n' cheese on their lunch menu : Read more

Chris

The prairie breeze cheese is amazing. There are also some good dessert and red wines .

Kari Lantz

The Pondhopper has a delicious IPA presence that makes it a soft cheese winner for me.

Angela Burgett

Awesome people, service, and of course, cheese !!

Chris Seiberling

Do whatever CJ tells you, his passion for cheese knows no bounds! You'll leave happy, and that's a promise!

Emily Lee

The feta is amazing...its imported and made with sheep and goat milk .

Curtis G

Great selection of craft beer

Neli Parchik

Delicious fondue and wonderful service :)

Valerie J.

Wine , beer and toasties !

Carl Moore

Great experience. friendly staff .

annette mathieu punelli

Great food. Great service.

Kari Lantz

St. Antoine Comte gets a thumbs-up. Big, versatile and delicious!

Michael B.

This is a nice place 2 go 2 and buy some good cheese .

Lauren Sloan

Trust the Cheese monger

Roberto

Nice place, pricey

Marc Hollander

Ask for a taste... you'll want to buy them all!

Josh

Charcuterie plate and wine for the win.

Michael Schappaugh

Even a 'plain' toastie isn't plain!

Benjamin Gran

Guldenberg: the beer of triumphant comedians on Date Night .

Kerry Waughtal

New shop. Check it out

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