Cheese Shop in Dallas

Amor y Queso is charcuterie and grazing board spot in Deep Ellum where you can pick up either an individual or party-size box of artisan cheese and other locally-sourced snacks. Think of it as box of happiness. Great for picnics, light meals or snacks for date nights or any special occasion.

Mozzarella Company owner Paula Lambert is somewhat of a legend among Dallas cheese lovers, and we really wish she were our grandma because she, along with her army of hairnet-sporting workers, has been turning out award-winning cheeses for more than 30 years. It’s not just limited to mozz, though. Lambert also produces a plethora of other cow- and goat-milk cheeses from caciotta (a Parmesan-esque hard cheese) to feta, plus layered mascarpone “tortas” in savory and sweet varieties – Pecan praline? Yes, please. The retail space isn’t much to look at, just a tiny shop with a refrigerated case and a freezer filled with pastas and pizzas, but you can watch the cheese being made in the production room through a window. For folks looking to get a little more in touch with their cheesy side, the Mozzarella Company also offers cheesemaking classes and wine pairing seminars on the reg.

A Dallas mainstay and culinary destination for decades, Scardello stands out from other cheese shops with owner/cheese master Rich Rogers' dedication to American cheeses and Texas dairies and creameries--with some European farmstead cheese thrown in for good measure. Here you won't find the confusing, over-stimulating selections touted as tres chic by area gourmet supermarkets and their aloof staffs. Customers flock here not just for the exquisitely curated selections but for the infectious giddiness of Rogers and his staff. True to its roots--the shop is named after the owner's grandfather--when you walk into the warm space framed by exposed brick, you're family. Customers can taste anything in the case, order fresh sandwiches like Stewart's Cheddar Press made with Texas Royal Cheddar, rent picnic baskets, join the cheese-of-the-month club as well as purchase accompaniments like craft beer, wine and crackers for cheese boards.