Best cheese on Reddit
179 reviews from r/Cheese, r/dairyfree, r/Cooking and 20 more subreddits
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#1
Trader Joe's
4.6
(10)
"Tete de moine rosettes! Trader Joe’s has them now!"
"Trader Joes blue cheese crumbles are so good I have to stop myself from eating the whole container in one sitting!"
"Carmelized onion cheddar PLSSSS."
"Monterey Jack and sharp cheddar then add a half a block shredded caramelized onion cheddar from TJ’s."
"Unexpected cheddar and fontina! Then something super melty like a sharp American."
"I like the unexpected cheddar mixed with something like gruyere."
"I second the recommendation for Trader Joe’s. Tons of interesting cheeses and the portions are not too big so you can get multiple types."
"Don't discount Trader Joe's."
"Trader Joe’s has good cheese for decent prices."
"Trader Joe's carries/carried goat milk cheddar, although I don't know if they still have it."
#2
Gruyere
4.9
(9)
"The cheese is cubed guyere and Parmesan."
"I frequently use Gruyère, with onion, spinach, mushrooms and ham."
"I love to do gruyere or emmental with a hit of parmigiano."
"Gruyere with sherry caramelized onions and thyme is my go to if I’m making quiche."
"I like gruyere in a quiche, or just straight up mature cheddar"
"Gruyere, with chives."
"Gruyère is flavorful and it melts creamy smooth."
"Gruyere or comté will be high fat tasty melters too."
"Gruyere - similar fontina, but nuttier flavor from Switzerland."
#3
Chao
4.0
(9)
"For creamy consistencies (think Mac and cheese or grilled cheese) chao is great."
"Another vote for chao."
"Chao is a great store bought option but my homemade vegan mozzarella is still my favorite."
"Agree with everyone saying Chao. The other brands are good for melting."
"Chao original is good. Violife mature cheddar is also pretty good."
"I third Chao! Is it perfect? No, but it has the best taste and texture I’ve tried so far."
"Chao original slices is the only cheese I will eat cold."
"I like chao the best!"
"I’ve really enjoyed Chao cheese."
#4
Aldi
5.0
(7)
"Aldi!! Hands down"
"Second this! I always go to Aldi when I need cheese for charcuterie boards."
"Aldi has a pretty good selection."
"Aldi sells a brick of cheddar Gruyère."
"Aldi salsa con queso is cheap and delicious with bread sticks."
"Honestly you wont go wrong with Aldi."
"Aldi!"
#5
Monterey Jack
4.3
(7)
"Monterey Jack or Colby would be your best bets."
"I always use a mix of Monterey Jack to get me some of the stringiness."
"I prefer a mix of Monterrey Jack cheese and extra sharp cheddar."
"Ditch the mozz, try a mix of Monterey Jack and Cheddar."
"Monterey Jack - it's 'pepper jack' before they add the pepper."
"Monterey or pepper jack"
"You also might want to try a Monterey Jack and a Colby."
#6
Feta
4.7
(6)
"Feta can do some cool things."
"Meredith Farms Dairy feta (olive oil soaked feta with herbs--tastes great w eggs, comes in a jar)"
"Crumbly feta or Mexican cotija."
"Feta is my absolute favourite."
"For me it's either parmesan or feta."
"I use feta cheese all crumbled up and blended in."
#7
Violife
4.7
(6)
"Better than dairy cheese."
"I'm personally a fan of violife products."
"Violife is my favorite"
"Another vote for Violife here."
"Violife is pretty good."
"Violife! Trader Joe’s is good too."
#8
Cheddar
4.6
(5)
"I would stick with the best you can afford cheddar. Real mature one."
"Stick to a good, strong, dry cheddar."
"The eggs crave cheddar."
"Sharp or med cheddar."
"If you want to go basic burger but just not american cheese go sliced cheddar."
#9
Gouda
4.0
(5)
"A decent Gouda might work."
"Gouda is great with scrambled eggs."
"Some Gouda style cheese, moderately aged is what I would go for."
"Any aged Goudas that are similar in texture to Parmigiano."
"Gouda or smoke Gouda"
#10
Woodman's
5.0
(4)
"Woodmans has a great variety of cheeses and the best prices."
"Woodman's."
"Woodman’s"
"Woodman's hands down has the biggest selection and the best prices."
#11
Brennan's
5.0
(3)
"Brennan's 100%!"
"Go to Brennan's on Watts."
"Try Brennans"
#12
Port Salut
5.0
(3)
"Absolutely love Port Salut. Extremely rich and creamy."
"Port Salut
Unexpected Cheddar
Goat cheese brie"
"Port Salute!!"
#13
Tillamook
5.0
(3)
"Tillamook Sharp Cheddar with their whole milk mozzarella is a game changer."
"Still my favorite to this day although I've upgraded to their small batch 'maker's reserve'."
"One of the best is Tillamook cheddar."
#14
Aged Gouda
4.7
(3)
"Aged gouda!!"
"1000 day Gouda is really tasty and can have the yummy flavor crystals."
"Aged gouda, at least 12 months."
#15
Cotija
4.0
(3)
"Crumbly salty cheeses like cotija or feta."
"Cotija"
"My first thought is cotija, Mexican crumbling cheese."
#16
Velveeta
4.0
(3)
"If it has to be reheated later on, add 1/2 of a small brick of Velveeta to your cheeses."
"Some American or Velveeta for melting."
"The easiest is to melt cubes of Velveeta."
#17
St. Agur
4.0
(3)
"St. Agur. Bayley Hazen (or if you can find it, Withersbrook - Jasper Hill’s newest blue)."
"Gorganzola dolce and/or St. Agur."
"St augur"
#18
Pepper Jack
4.0
(3)
"If you want nachos with a melted shredded cheese I suggest Pepper Jack."
"Pepper Jack."
"If you like a small amount of heat at all, a Pepper Jack is great."
#19
Colby Jack
5.0
(2)
"Colby Jack is the perfect cheese for nachos."
"Plus 1 for Colby Jack."
#20
Kerrygold
5.0
(2)
"My 'sophisticated' go-to is Kerrygold Dubliner."
"I particularly enjoy the Kerrygold Dubliner cheese."
#21
Beemster
5.0
(2)
"Gouda from mild to old, Beemster."
"Try Beemster."
#22
Miyoko
5.0
(2)
"Miyoko's the best you can find somewhere like Whole Foods."
"Miyoko!"
#23
Cotswold Double Gloucester
5.0
(2)
"Cotswold double Gloucester is delicious"
"Cotswold Double Gloucester, Port Salute and Cambazola."
#24
Oaxaca
4.5
(2)
"They probably use Oaxaca."
"Oaxaca"
#25
Havarti
4.5
(2)
"The havarti is great"
"Havarti - buttery mild, almost spreadable at room temperature."
#26
Comté
4.5
(2)
"Ooh, you should try Comté!"
"I second the comte. Preferably a 6 month."
#27
Parmesan
4.5
(2)
"I do like Parmesan and Mozz on eggs."
"For me it's either parmesan or feta."
#28
Honestly Tasty
4.5
(2)
"Honestly tasty is the best by a mile."
"I like honestly tasty and la fauxmagerie."
#29
Brie
4.5
(2)
"Brie-style cheese is delicious on top."
"A nice Brie is always good."
#30
Cathedral City
4.5
(2)
"Cathedral city is my favourite by far."
"I do regularly buy Cathedral City as it has more of a traditional cheddar taste."
#31
Daiya
4.5
(2)
"Daiya is the best by far as far as taste and melting for pizza purposes."
"I like the daiya provolone for cold ham and cheese sandwiches!"
#32
Butterkase
4.0
(2)
"Butterkase is always a crowd pleaser."
"Butterkase - very similar to muen."
#33
Manchego
4.0
(2)
"I’d go for manchego- it’s always in TJ I think."
"Manchego sounds like it would work."
#34
Laughing Cow
4.0
(2)
"Laughing cow cheese? They are 1 point for a wedge"
"I love laughing cow cheese. That rolled in some prosciutto or spicy salami is heavenly."
#35
Provolone
2.5
(2)
"Provolone."
"As a JJ worker, provolone is the only cheese I hate and really don't understand how this sandwich chain only uses provolone."
#36
Bayley Hazen
5.0
(1)
"Someone else mentioned Bayley Hazen *(Jasper Hill).* Otherwise, Point Reyes has a pair of fantastic blues."
#37
Rogue Creamery
5.0
(1)
"Anything from Rogue Creamery!"
#38
Old Amsterdam
5.0
(1)
"Old Amsterdam!"
#39
Barkham Blue
5.0
(1)
"Barkham Blue is another excellent choice made with Guernsey milk so very buttery and rich in flavour."
#40
Cote Hill Blue
5.0
(1)
"I also adore Cote Hill Blue which is closer to a brie style blue but still has more flavour than what you get in the shops."
#41
Lanark Blue
5.0
(1)
"Try Lanark Blue. Sheep's milk, also Scottish."
#42
Coastal
5.0
(1)
"Costco sells a sharp white cheddar called Coastal cheddar that is sublime."
#43
Needlers
5.0
(1)
"The nacho cheese in their deli is amazing."
#44
Los Cuates
5.0
(1)
"Los cuates has the BEST carne asada fries. It is just meat, cheese and fries."
#45
World Cheese Awards
5.0
(1)
"I believe it was the first and only US-made cheese to win the World Cheese Awards in 2019/2020."
#46
Sequatchie Cove
5.0
(1)
"Haven’t been in a while but they used to carry cheese from my favorite “local” creamery, Sequatchie Cove."
#47
Osseau Iraty
5.0
(1)
"My new hard fav Osseau Iraty"
#48
Smith’s
5.0
(1)
"Smith’s has good prices on Stilton."
#49
Sharp White Cheddar
5.0
(1)
"I'm a sucker for a classic sharp white cheddar."
#50
Hazelwood
5.0
(1)
"The brie cheese curds at Hazelwood in Bloomington are amazing."
#51
Rogue River Blue
5.0
(1)
"Rogue River Blue. Surprised nobody has mentioned it yet!"
#52
Beacon Public House
5.0
(1)
"The beacon public house in Minneapolis has amazing cheese curds."
#53
Spoon and Stable
5.0
(1)
"The best cheese curds are found in the creamed spinach at Spoon and Stable."
#54
Maytag Blue Cheese
5.0
(1)
"Maytag blue cheese. The appliance company was first a cheese maker, in Iowa I do believe. It is life changing."
#55
Dilectio
5.0
(1)
"I’ve enjoyed some of the cheeses from Dilectio."
#56
Creekside Supper Club
5.0
(1)
"Creekside supper club in Minneapolis has really good curds."
#57
Dirty Buffalo
5.0
(1)
"Dirty buffalo! I can’t believe no one has mentioned them."
#58
Bleu des Causses
5.0
(1)
"I can recommend a classic Roquefort, a delicious Fourme d'Ambert or Bleu des Causses."
#59
Red Rabbit
5.0
(1)
"Red rabbit garlic bread cheese curds are so good."
#60
Sodium Citrate
5.0
(1)
"Might I suggest learning to use sodium citrate (available on Amazon)?"
#61
Jorge's
5.0
(1)
"Jorge’s for higher end"
#62
Tini's Mac and Cheese
5.0
(1)
"Use "Tini's" or "the real Danni rose" mac and cheese."
#63
Lamb Chopper
5.0
(1)
"Lamb Chopper is always a must for me. Delightful and mild so it's not to intimidating."
#64
Fourme d'Ambert
5.0
(1)
"I can recommend a classic Roquefort, a delicious Fourme d'Ambert or Bleu des Causses."
#65
Gorgonzola
4.0
(1)
"I like Cashel blue and gorgonzola"
#66
Cashel Blue
4.0
(1)
"I like Cashel blue and gorgonzola"
#67
Kraft
4.0
(1)
"It didn’t taste like normal kraft."
#68
Whole Foods
4.0
(1)
"Reminds me of the boxed kraft. Plus it's organic and cheap."
#69
Red Cow
4.0
(1)
"I’m a fan of Red Cow’s curds."
#70
LaClare
4.0
(1)
"LaClare makes a goat pepper jack that would be good."
#71
Esoteric
4.0
(1)
"Esoteric makes a really good Poutine w Cheese Curds."
#72
Philander's
4.0
(1)
"A drive to Prescott for curds at philanders is worth it."
#73
Etorki
4.0
(1)
"I would lean sheep and use one of the big Basque country ones. I think Etorki is one of the most available."
#74
Kite Hill
4.0
(1)
"Kite hill ricotta"
#75
Midwood Smokehouse
4.0
(1)
"Im partial to queso cheese fries like they have at midwood smokehouse."
#76
Rico's
4.0
(1)
"I like Ricos. The sauce isn't anything amazing."
#77
Nestle
4.0
(1)
"Greeks Pizzeria uses a Nestle nacho cheese."
#78
La Preferida
4.0
(1)
"I like la preferida, but never used it for breadsticks."
#79
Campbell's
4.0
(1)
"Campbells makes a Nacho cheese soup in a can that makes a great dip for breadsticks or tortilla chips."
#80
Tostitos
4.0
(1)
"Tostitos queso. On the border queso if I’m being more cost conscious."
#81
Bay Valley
4.0
(1)
"The Bay Valley Nacho Cheese sauce at Sam's Club is good and is a cheaper option."
#82
Noble Romans
4.0
(1)
"If there is a Noble Romans near you, their nacho cheese is pretty good."
#83
Doritos
4.0
(1)
"The Doritos Nacho Cheese is very solid!"
#84
Neufchâtel
4.0
(1)
"Neufchâtel and reduced fat cream cheese can save on points."
#85
Little Caesars
4.0
(1)
"I found that I really love Little Caesars cheesy jalapeno dip."
#86
Ninfa's
4.0
(1)
"Ninfa’s for middle of the road"
#87
Whole Foods 365 Non-Dairy Cheddar and Provolone Slices
4.0
(1)
"I've come to prefer Whole Foods' 365 non-dairy cheddar and provolone slices."
#88
Rosa's
3.0
(1)
"Rosa’s for fast food/quick dining"
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