The Cheese School of San Francisco

Stephanie Neveu

2020-05

Loved this place! Stopped in after walking around the bay. Kept it simple with a grilled cheese and a glass of wine. The blend of cheese was superb, and the California wine was superb. Lovely views of the bay, definitely a relaxing experience. Staff was friendly, and I loved the cheese shop inside the restaurant! Wish I could’ve taken some for the road (I don’t think the cheese would have made the cross country flight home). Highly recommend for any cheese lover looking to relax.

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2023-05

Loved it! As cheese lovers this place was perfect for us to stop and have a snack, no processed cheese like products here, all very well made products. The employees were absolutely amazing and they were very knowledgeable about the items available.

Mandy M

2022-05

Friendly and welcoming! I loved how they greeted us and gave us great recommendations based on what we typically drink. We ordered a cider and a sparkling rose which we both enjoyed as we walked around Ghiradelli Square. They were kind enough to even say if we didn't enjoy either that they would find us something else! I would love to come back and try their cheese and charcuterie next time I'm in the area.

Beatrice guevara

2022-05

Unfortunately I didn't get their names, but the gentlemen in store were very helpful and welcoming. The cheeses we ordered on our cheese/charcuterie board were delicious. I even tried a sip of wine but sadly I'm not the best with that review since I'm not big on wines. But the recommended cheeses were on point with their descriptions. Thank you for a great experience and service.

Edmund Christensen

2023-05

Enjoyed this charcuterie tray with w/wine pairing. The cheeses were flavorful and creamy, but not over-powering. Their homemade raspberry jam is delicious btw! But I do wish there was more meat is all. I still give this place 5 stars since it tastes better than many other more expensive trays in the area. If you like charcuterie trays, definitely give this place a try!!!

Sofia S

2020-05

I highly recommend getting their meat & cheese board! I was hesitant to order it at first, simply because I was skeptical that it would be enough for for the price. However, it did not disappoint! The accompaniments were paired very well, it was all quite tasty. Their grilled cheese was also very flavorful, especially with the tomato soup on the side. The only thing we didn't like as much was that we couldn't get much info out of our cashier while we were trying to order - we wanted to know the portion sizes of a few items, but we weren't given any helpful answers. She also made it seem like the meet & cheese board would be smaller, and that the sandwich would be much bigger. So that wasn't really true. Overall though, the food was great and the staff was very friendly!

Katrina Arcieri

2020-05

Amazing little cheese spot to pick up a picnic, have a cheesy bite, or take a class. Loved their wine selection and incredible cheeses! I must take a Summer School class, only $30 for 1 hour lesson and tasting with wine. So excited!!

Daria Victorov

2023-11

Now that they are settled into their new location the team is great! I did a wine and cheese pairing focused on the west coast this summer and was so happy with my experience! Fun class, interesting and useful information! :) Def check these folks out!

James Holden

2020-05

Great selection of food, cheese, and wine. Extremely pleasant, friendly, and helpful staff. Not sure which cheese to get? Someone will be happy to help you decide, including giving samples of the many varieties on hand to help you make your decision. There's a restroom for customers inside, but it's a small, one person at a time space. Seating inside is sightly limited, but there's plenty of room in the square out front. If you get a seat inside, the view is pretty darn good, sitting above the street, looking out towards the water.I did not attend one of their specially cheese aficionado classes, just bought some cheese and bread, but would definitely consider it, given the range of topics they had listed over the next month or so!Did I mention their great staff? They have awesome staff on hand!

Vita Gailiunaite

2020-05

My onion soup had so little cheese. For the price they are charging, I was hoping for a bigger ball with lots of cheese. The pork sandwich was very good but naked. Once again, for the price it could have a small side. The service was nice but the items are so overpriced.

Robert Redd

2019-05

I had the cheese tray which was incredibly well-balanced. it had three kinds of cheeses one hard one medium and one soft. It also had some other nice pieces of baguette and some dried fruit and other things which balanced out extremely well and paired nicely with the red wine I chose.there's also a classroom upstairs to take classes related to cheese. In addition, the staff here is incredibly friendly and helpful.

Lajnhart

2020-05

European style bistro and deli which sells all kinds of cheese, hams, prosciuttos, salami and more and more delicacies.They also serve few dishes and soups. My tomato soup with garlic and parmiggiano reggiano was very tasty.Inside decorations are very nice and I really felt more like back home in Europe than in America.Staff is very polite and kind.Just prices are a quite high but it’s worth it to pay for such a good food! :)

Michelle Dungjen

2020-05

"Say Cheese" - we had the French onion soup, the daily cheese board, & red wine. Everything was delicious, the service was personable, & the view was stunning.

Jeanne Ortiz-Ortiz

2019-05

Best kept secret in Ghirardelli Square. Crowds outside, fantastic view from the inside. I loved the corn nuts added to the cheese board. Nice touch.

Jessy

2023-05

Service was great and they were extremely helpful! Charcuterie plate is delicious as is the bubbly but a little on the pricier side for what you get.

Richard Schagrin

2020-05

They have a great selection of cheeses that you order and eat there or take home.They also have classes in wine and cheese.

Geneviève Ratté

2020-05

I've been there for the first private dinner they hosted. This was a magical experience. One cheese is arranged in three different plates (appetizer, main course and dessert), and it is matched with wine. It was so good! The chief and the owner were talking about the cheese, the recipe and the wine before each part of the meal. It was totally worth it and I highly recommend this whole experience.

Chris Olstad

2020-05

I have a newfound love for cheese after attending a cheese making class with Louella the Milk Maid and The Cheese School of San Francisco. It was hosted at Stable. Louella is a great teacher, and all the Cheeses School staff also know all you could possibly want to know about cheese. Cheese making is not as complicated as I expected. It's mostly about temperature and timing. I would definitely try to make some at home after this great class. What a fun experience!

Tyra Green

2020-05

I was interested in this place as soon as I seen it. My husband and I took 2 family members here. 3 of us ordered the grilled cheese with tomato soup and 1 ordered the Mac and cheese. The tomato soup wasn’t bad but honestly we weren’t big fans of the grilled cheese or Mac and cheese. I felt like I could have made way better at home. I love small portions of food but we didn’t feel like the price matched the food. I would go back to drink wine and eat cheese but I wouldn’t order any cooked food again.

Tara Ryan

2020-05

If you're a cheese lover like me, there's nowhere better to learn about cheese. The class we took part in was extremely informative and tasty.The cheeses were great quality and extremely tasty. They sell all of the cheeses in the shop as well as a whole host of other cheeses from around the world.One of the best things about this place is that you can really feel the love they have for cheese and it shines through in everything they do, from their presentation, to the sheer amount of knowledge they have and the enthusiasm you're met with if you ask a question.

Aiden Worth

2020-05

Very small menu with a Cafe style of ordering. The food only took 10 min to arrive at the table and I was pleased with my macaroni but not overly impressed. The bowl was very hot to the touch and kept my food warm during my conversation with friends at the tables in the beautiful sunroom area of the restaurant. The water supplied was warm and didn't taste good at all.

Jody A. Smith

2020-05

A nice compliment to Ghiradelli Square offering a wide selection of wines, cheese and other fine foods. My family and I visited the store around 2pm so it was a little slow and pretty empty but still plenty of visitors touring the shop. We ordered a charcuterie plate with a bottle of complimenting vino.Service at the counter where orders were placed was just okay. The staff wasn't very friendly and seemed uninterested in anything outside of taking orders. The staff that brought our food to our seats were very friendly.The food was wonderful as was the wine. We had an awesome view of the square and could easily loose track of time with the tasty foods, complimenting wine and spectacular view of the bustling square below.

Libby Chang

2020-05

My husband and I had a fantastic time at the cheese school. We had hands on experience with making ricotta and mozzarella cheese. The instructor was very good at explaining the history of cheese and the science of making it. It's a great place to take a group or just a date.

Lisa Ma

2020-05

I love CHEESE and went to the Cheese School of SF for a Mozzarella, Burrata & Ricotta Cheesemaking event on a warm sunny day. What a wonderful learning and foodie experience!Louella the Milk Maid was super knowledgeable about cheese and a great instructor. The class began with refreshments, charcuterie and cheese at the outdoor space in front of a big fireplace under a lemon tree. The class was filled with interesting facts and we all got hands-on experience making cheese at our team stations. My favorite was the freshly made ricotta...so deliciously light and creamy.I highly recommend this! This place is great for a fun team event. Friendly & helpful staff! Thank you Google City Experts for hosting this exclusive event!

Audrey Scott

2020-05

I've been coming to this place since I opened my wine bar in fremont for about 8 or 9 years.I love everything about this school. Cant wait to check out the new location at ghirardelli square.I've taken about 5 wine and cheese 101 classes, french cheeses, italian, i think spanish im pretty sure, cheese favorites and next month im taking another italian cheeses and back to the basics cheese 101. You can never have too much cheese.Highly recommend this. All of their classes are amazing. You can close your eyes and pick one. They are all that good.

Nalani Ngoon Warde

2020-05

I just attended a cheese making class with Louella the Milk Maid and The Cheese School of San Francisco. It was hosted at Stable. It was a fantastic learning experience.Louella is a great teacher, hubs and I learned a lot today.It was such a wonderful experience!!!We look forward to taking what we've learned and making cheese at home together.

Angela Lau

2017-05

While we didn't do the cheese-tasting masterclass bit (which is inside and you are introduced to the cheese before tasting it) we ate the cheese from the class outside in their courtyard on a beautiful late summer day. It was really a great way to just chill and enjoy the cheeses on offer in a really relaxed setting. I wonder if they do wine pairing?

Debra Wilcox

2020-05

I have taken about 5 classes from the SF cheese school, and its always a fun time. I have learned quite a bit about cheese and wine, though really I go just to enjoy new cheeses and have some wine/beer with my friends. The classes I've enjoyed the most are: The Cheese Showdown (CA vs WS), Cheeses of France, & Cheese + Beer. If you are looking for a fun & different night out, you will enjoy this school. Be sure to book early as the classes fill up fast!

S. Mork

2020-05

Recently went here for a private cheese making class and it was a blast! Louella explained everything in a manner that both novice & experts could understand. All of her staff is extremely knowledgeable & happy to let you pick their brain. I'd highly suggest signing up for one of her beginning classes if you are looking for a unique activity for a date.

Cristina Salhuana Bruns

2015-05

Wowee - this place is awesome! I went here for their cheese happy hour which is on Wednesdays and for $20 you get unlimited trips to the cheese bar (which included roasted veggies, meats, salad, etc) and a drink. The venue itself was adorable with lights strung from wall to wall. It was a great place to go to catch up with friends or go on a date. Next time, I want to try one of their cheese-making classes! The burratta one has my name on it!