The Bedford Cheese Shop is a beautiful old-timey gourmet cheese shop located right of North 4th Street and Bedford Avenue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. This independent specialty store has been catering to Williamsburg's cheese needs for many years now, and if you are in the market of a hunk of something nice to serve at your dinner party, you've come to the right place.
The Bedford Cheese Shop is located at 141 North 4th Street at Bedford Avenue. L Train to Bedford Avenue.
Telephone: (718) 599-7588
Hours: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m., Monday through Saturday; 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sunday.
Website: Bedford Cheese Shop
Good to Know:
For real cheese connoisseurs, the Bedford Cheese shop lists their full Cheese Portfolio on their website. Visit the store and you'll find specials of the week as well.
The shop is not just about cheese. You'll find beautiful jars of preserves imported from all over the place (but really nice jars of real English clotted cream and marmalade for example). Unique hot sauces and other canned goods like herring are also available.
There are several different kinds of European candy and biscuits. If your German friend is hankering for a cookie they can't find anywhere in the States, take a trip to the Bedford Cheese Shop: there's a good chance you can find it here.
Gift Baskets and Subscriptions:
Gift Baskets are available in a number of sizes and prices for a single individual or for an entire corporation or group. You can also get someone a monthly cheese subscription, a lovely gift idea for the foodie friend in your life.
Catering:
The Bedford Cheese Shop is happy to put together a platter of cheese (small $90, large $130), antipasto (small $75, large $100), or charcuterie plate (small $75, large $100) for your party. The small platters will feed 10-15 people and the large ones will feed 20-30 people. Call 718-599-7588 to place an order and leave at least 24 hours notice before the event.
Wholesale:
You can indeed purchase cheese from the Bedford Cheese shop for your restaurant or bar business. They deliver to both Brooklyn and Manhattan.
Nearby Grocery Stores: If you're looking for a grocery store, the Bedford Cheese Shop is located just around the corner from a Food Mart; take a left on North 3rd Street. Or, if you are looking for kitchen supplies, Whisk is directly across the street.
More Information:
Visit the Bedford Cheese Shop's blog.
Related Links:
- Brooklyn Wine Shops
- Williamsburg Restaurant Guide
- Williamsburg Kitchen and Specialty Shops