The Cheese Boutique is the answer to your cheesiest dreams. This shop is an oasis of cheese and artisanal ingredients, with carefully trained staff who will guide you through making the perfect selection. The Cheese Boutique was one of the first shops in Toronto to offer exotic cheeses from all around the world, so it’s no wonder they have such a loyal following among food lovers.
If it’s over-the-top mac and cheese or grilled cheese sandwiches you’re looking for, head up to the Junction to check out Cut The Cheese. Staff are friendly, accommodating and always welcome you with a smile. With a great selection of unexpected ingredients, including popcorn chicken and fish and chips, the menu pretty much guarantees your ideal combo. But if you're looking for something a little more customized, opt for one of the DIY options.
If you’re making a visit to the Entertainment district, stop by the Ritz-Carlton’s posh TOCA Restaurant for one purpose: the Cheese Cave. If you haven’t heard of this one, get it on your radar. Located inside a glass-enclosed room, the cave is a cross between super exclusive and super weird. There's a reason why it’s one of the restaurant’s points of pride: the ever-growing collection features more than 35 types of cheese. Not bad, not bad at all... The best part: TOCA is always willing to take you for a mini-tour. Prepare your nostrils.
If you're a fan of Poutini’s House of Poutine, then you'll love their brand new take-out concept on Ossington. Bobbie Sue’s is dedicated to all things mac and cheese, and believe it or not, they're Toronto's first eatery dedicated to the dish. Oh, and it's good... really good. With childhood classic add-ins like hot dogs and mustard, and fancy twists like a five-cheese blend, whatever you’re craving, they've got you covered.
This place may not scream cheese at first glance, but Nuit Social takes social boards pretty seriously. The concept behind their build-your-own charcuterie, cheese and olive selections is simple: pick one, three or five, depending on budget and hunger level. Add a few sharing plates and viola, you’ve got yourself an awesome night out. The best part? You can actually order a Nuit Social cheese board from Foodora to level up your Netflix and chill night. Now that’s what we call special delivery...
If you’re looking for something fast and casual,you might want to head down to Cheesewerks. Chef and co-owner Kevin Durkee has spent the last five years perfecting all things cheesy, from sandwiches, to pastas, to the ultimate test of fromage fandom: fondue. Nearly everything is geographically themed, so whether you're a locavore (Picton) or seeking something more exotic (Beijing), there's a place to please your palate.
