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East Village Cheese

40 Third Ave., New York, NY 10003
nr. 10th St. See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-477-2601 Send to Phone

Reader Rating:
9.0 out of 10
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1 Reviews | Write a Review
Price Range: ($) Budget
Type: Gourmet Marketplace
Products & Services: Gourmet Shops/Produce

Photo by Maura Murnanae

Map Rate & Review

Hours

Daily, 8:30am-6:30pm

Nearby Subway Stops

6 at Astor Pl.; L at Third Ave.

Payment Methods

Cash Only

Product Guide

Gourmet

Gourmet Shops/Produce

Profile

The selection at this East Village institution, while prodigious, pales in comparison to the cheese fantasia at Murray's on Bleecker. But close to a hundred varieties should satisfy everyone except the pickiest cheese snobs—and even they've been known to slip in here on occasion. The reason? Unbelievably low prices that win out over nearly any supermarket or gourmet emporium in the city. Handwritten posters plastered over every inch of the windows advertise the deals as well as the daily specials, such as aged gouda, buttery Danish Blue Castello and mild Finnish lappi. There's always a selection of cheddar, brie, feta and other standards, and a large glass fridge displaying soft cheese and exotics. The store doesn't allow sampling, and enforces a half-pound minimum at the counter, but does strike a bargain on day-old and pre-packaged cheeses, available for a few bucks. Luckily, staffers know their products up and down, and if there's not a line you can ask as many questions as you like. — Simon Spelling

Extra

In addition to cheeses, there's a deli counter and an olive bar, plus shelves lined with teas, juices, cookies, crackers, and condiments. Early-comers can snag baked goods; baguettes and bagels from the likes of Balthazar and H&H.

Quality:	9

Service:	7

Selection:	8

Value:	10

I've been shopping here for over 20 years, and the prices for the selection offered cannot be beat in Manhattan. In addition to the fine cheeses, I buy all my deli meats and pate here. When Les Trois Couchons closed, I discovered that their pate is sold at East Village Cheese, including their vegetarian pate. Everything is always first quality and fresh due to the turnover in the store. Their selection of quiche is terrific and a good value for the large pies. In the front of the store are their packaged offerings which are also a good value and the packaged saussages here are delicious. If you get there early in the morning, the bread selection is first rate so all your shopping can be done here. Also, the coffee beans which they will grind for you is very good and offered at very reasonable prices. East Village Cheese is a real find.

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