Edmonton cheese shops that make the cut

Cheese is basically a godsend. Whether you go for decadent, triple cream brie made from cow’s milk, locally-made organic goat’s milk chevre or a firm, mild pecorino made from sheep’s milk, there is no shortage of cheesy options in Edmonton. These places offer the best cheese selection in the city.

Edmonton cheese shops that make the cut
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Cavern

1
2-10169 104 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 1A5

The owner of this cute basement café and cheese shop is obsessed with cheese and it shows in the impressive selection and passionately written descriptions. Guests can enjoy a cheese board, choosing from a about 75 to 100 different cheeses from Europe and Canada, which change depending on the season. Standout cheeses include local favourites Sylvan Star grizzly Gouda and The Cheesiry pecorino. Enjoy with a glass of wine (wine pairings are included on the menu) or an espresso.

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Paddy's International Cheese Market Ltd

2
12509 102 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5N 0M4

Paddy’s carries a huge variety of cheeses, ranging from local to European, and goat to sheep to cow’s milk. The staff are really knowledgeable and are happy to answer questions and make suggestions. They’ll lead you to try something you may never have considered, like an ash-ripened goat cheese from Quebec that looks questionable but tastes amazing. Located in the High Street Complex, this tiny shop is easy to walk by if you don’t know it’s there, so keep your eyes open.

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Blush Lane Organics

3
8135 102 St NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 4A4

Lots of organic dairy choices here, including cow, sheep and goat’s milk cheeses. Fairwinds Farm and Sylvan Star both stock some of their cheeses here. So many creamy, decadent bries and chevres, so little time.

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Planet Organic Market

4
7917 104 St NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 4E1

They sell an array of cheese made from goat, cow and sheep’s milk, plus the vegan cheese brand, Daiya. They are one of the best places to find a selection of cheese from Fairwinds Farm in Fort Macleod. The goat Gouda from Fairwinds is life-changing – it’s that good. The Daiya vegan cheese comes in various forms, including block, shredded, sliced and cream cheese style. Planet Organic Market sells a lot of locally-made cheeses, as well as some of the harder to find organic cheeses.

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Italian Centre Shop Ltd. - Southside Edmonton

5
5028 104a Street Northwest, Edmonton, AB T6H 6A2

Grab a number and get in line to order cheese from Europe, the Mediterranean and Canada. The wait is worth your while, as the knowledgeable staff will help you pick the best cheese for whatever Italian feast you’re planning. There are so many cheeses to choose from, it can get overwhelming, so it’s good to have a few minutes to think about what you want. There are also some locally-made cheese to pique your interest.

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