Cheese reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 189 Reddit reviews across 23 subreddits and 40 posts to rank the best Cheese brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Cheese, r/dairyfree, r/traderjoes, r/Cooking, r/grilling. Top-rated brands include Gruyere (4.9/5), Trader Joe's (4.3/5), Aldi (4.9/5).
Stats
Reviews189
Subreddits23
Posts40
Brands88
Products35
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#1
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."
#2
Trader Joe's
4.3
(10)
"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."
"For single serving I prefer TJs! Especially the hatch"
"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."
"I love Trader Joe’s but I would be disappointed if that was served to me on Thanksgiving."
#3
Aldi
4.9
(8)
"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!"
"I use the Aldi brand. My taste buds may just be different than the other commenters but the difference isn't that major to me unless I was doing a side by side comparison and the average person won't notice."
#4
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."
#5
Tillamook
4.8
(6)
"I love Tillamook Pepper Jack on a burger with jalapeños."
"Tillamook be hittin"
"PNW local classic!!!! Tillamook is the best!"
"Still my favorite to this day although I've upgraded to their small batch 'maker's reserve'."
"One of the best is Tillamook cheddar."
"Tillamook Pepper Jack."
#6
Chao
4.0
(7)
"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."
"I third Chao! Is it perfect? No, but it has the best taste and texture I’ve tried so far."
"I like chao the best!"
"I’ve really enjoyed Chao cheese."
#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
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."
#9
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."
#10
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"
#11
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."
#12
Kraft
3.3
(6)
"Kraft deli deluxe ones are the best."
"Kraft Deli Deluxe"
"It didn’t taste like normal kraft."
"Kraft Deli Deluxe on the other hand is."
"Those Kraft Singles...maybe 1 or 2 of them."
"Doesn’t need to be Kraft Singles."
#13
Port Salut
5.0
(3)
"Absolutely love Port Salut. Extremely rich and creamy."
"Port Salut
Unexpected Cheddar
Goat cheese brie"
"Port Salute!!"
#14
Brennan's
5.0
(3)
"Brennan's 100%!"
"Go to Brennan's on Watts."
"Try Brennans"
#15
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."
#16
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."
#17
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."
#18
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"
#19
Cotija
4.0
(3)
"Crumbly salty cheeses like cotija or feta."
"Cotija"
"My first thought is cotija, Mexican crumbling cheese."
#20
Miyoko
5.0
(2)
"Miyoko's the best you can find somewhere like Whole Foods."
"Miyoko!"
#21
Cotswold Double Gloucester
5.0
(2)
"Cotswold double Gloucester is delicious"
"Cotswold Double Gloucester, Port Salute and Cambazola."
#22
Colby Jack
5.0
(2)
"Colby Jack is the perfect cheese for nachos."
"Plus 1 for Colby Jack."
#23
Kerrygold
5.0
(2)
"My 'sophisticated' go-to is Kerrygold Dubliner."
"I particularly enjoy the Kerrygold Dubliner cheese."
#24
Beemster
5.0
(2)
"Gouda from mild to old, Beemster."
"Try Beemster."
#25
Que Bueno
5.0
(2)
"Que Bueno-there are a few variations."
"Que Bueno brand is easily the superior nacho cheese"
#26
Cambozola
4.5
(2)
"Cambozola, a traditional Brie (not double or triple cream) from France and Stilton/Roquefort depending on the mood"
"Alternatively you could get some Cambozola."
#27
Oaxaca
4.5
(2)
"They probably use Oaxaca."
"Oaxaca"
#28
Comté
4.5
(2)
"Ooh, you should try Comté!"
"I second the comte. Preferably a 6 month."
#29
Havarti
4.5
(2)
"The havarti is great"
"Havarti - buttery mild, almost spreadable at room temperature."
#30
Honestly Tasty
4.5
(2)
"Honestly tasty is the best by a mile."
"I like honestly tasty and la fauxmagerie."
#31
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."
#32
Brie
4.5
(2)
"Brie-style cheese is delicious on top."
"A nice Brie is always good."
#33
Parmesan
4.5
(2)
"I do like Parmesan and Mozz on eggs."
"For me it's either parmesan or feta."
#34
Land O Lakes
4.0
(2)
"Land O Lakes American."
"I'm a fan of American cheese 🧀 and Land O Lake's owns that category."
#35
Stouffer's
4.0
(2)
"Stouffers was my first thought. It’s very good and would be so much easier"
"Just get stouffers or something!"
#36
Butterkase
4.0
(2)
"Butterkase is always a crowd pleaser."
"Butterkase - very similar to muen."
#37
Manchego
4.0
(2)
"I’d go for manchego- it’s always in TJ I think."
"Manchego sounds like it would work."
#38
Costco
4.0
(2)
"I'll also recommend costco!"
"Costco sells large cans of nacho cheese that tastes just like the restaurants"
#39
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."
#40
Brillat Savarin
5.0
(1)
"Go get some Brillat Savarin at a good cheese shop. The rind is edible, just use the soft part for this purpose."
#41
Lanark Blue
5.0
(1)
"Try Lanark Blue. Sheep's milk, also Scottish."
#42
Paturain
5.0
(1)
"Boursin and Paturain are my favorites."
#43
Rogue River Blue
5.0
(1)
"Rogue River Blue. Surprised nobody has mentioned it yet!"
#44
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."
#45
Bleu des Causses
5.0
(1)
"I can recommend a classic Roquefort, a delicious Fourme d'Ambert or Bleu des Causses."
#46
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."
#47
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."
#48
Barkham Blue
5.0
(1)
"Barkham Blue is another excellent choice made with Guernsey milk so very buttery and rich in flavour."
#49
Rogue Creamery
5.0
(1)
"Anything from Rogue Creamery!"
#50
Bayley Hazen
5.0
(1)
"Someone else mentioned Bayley Hazen *(Jasper Hill).* Otherwise, Point Reyes has a pair of fantastic blues."
#51
Boursin
5.0
(1)
"Boursin and Paturain are my favorites."
#52
Fourme d'Ambert
5.0
(1)
"I can recommend a classic Roquefort, a delicious Fourme d'Ambert or Bleu des Causses."
#53
Roquefort
5.0
(1)
"I can recommend a classic Roquefort, a delicious Fourme d'Ambert or Bleu des Causses."
#54
Daiya
5.0
(1)
"Daiya is the best by far as far as taste and melting for pizza purposes."
#55
Fromager d'Affinois
5.0
(1)
"Try Fromager d’Affinois Le Fromager. It is readily available and is exemplary of this type of cheese."
#56
Sequatchie Cove
5.0
(1)
"Haven’t been in a while but they used to carry cheese from my favorite “local” creamery, Sequatchie Cove."
#57
Dilectio
5.0
(1)
"I’ve enjoyed some of the cheeses from Dilectio."
#58
Coastal
5.0
(1)
"Costco sells a sharp white cheddar called Coastal cheddar that is sublime."
#59
Needlers
5.0
(1)
"The nacho cheese in their deli is amazing."
#60
Los Cuates
5.0
(1)
"Los cuates has the BEST carne asada fries. It is just meat, cheese and fries."
#61
Damona
5.0
(1)
"I’ve enjoyed some of the cheeses from Damona."
#62
Kirkland
4.0
(1)
"Do you have a Costco card? Just get the Kirkland one"
#63
Fromager
4.0
(1)
"Your the 2nd person to recommend fromager so I’ll be getting that one tomorrow"
#64
Saint André
4.0
(1)
"Alternatively you could get some Saint Andre."
#65
Cabot
4.0
(1)
"For sharp white cheddar on a burger I would recommend Cabot."
#66
Gordon's Food
4.0
(1)
"They have great bake and take tray of Mac for a good price!"
#67
Cashel Blue
4.0
(1)
"I like Cashel blue and gorgonzola"
#68
Gorgonzola
4.0
(1)
"I like Cashel blue and gorgonzola"
#69
Bleu du Ciel
4.0
(1)
"Bleu du ciel"
#70
Murray's
4.0
(1)
"I like Murray's Brie Fermier."
#71
Treeline
4.0
(1)
"I enjoy the Treeline cheeses for spreading."
#72
Eden
4.0
(1)
"Meron ung eden na cheddar, nakalagay talaga na cheddar ha. medyo sharper siya kesa dun sa regular nila"
#73
Harmon’s
4.0
(1)
"Harmon’s had a great cheese selection"
#74
Magnolia
4.0
(1)
"Nasasarapan ako sa Magnolia Cheese Food na 2kg pack dahil - Medyo salty (contrasting sa matamis na buttercream) - Matigas (contrasting sa softness ng bread) - sharpness (though not as sharp as quezo de bola ) - price (mas sulit kesa sa Eden Cheddar dahil nabibili ko in bu"
#75
Whole Foods
4.0
(1)
"Reminds me of the boxed kraft. Plus it's organic and cheap."
#76
Island Farms
4.0
(1)
"Costco sells ‘Island Farms’ brand cream cheese in 1 kg tubs that produces a wonderful cheesecake which is at least comparable to Philadelphia brand cream cheese both in taste and texture and at a savings of about 30%."
#77
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."
#78
Kite Hill
4.0
(1)
"Kite hill ricotta"
#79
Midwood Smokehouse
4.0
(1)
"Im partial to queso cheese fries like they have at midwood smokehouse."
#80
Rico's
4.0
(1)
"I like Ricos. The sauce isn't anything amazing."
#81
Nestle
4.0
(1)
"Greeks Pizzeria uses a Nestle nacho cheese."
#82
La Preferida
4.0
(1)
"I like la preferida, but never used it for breadsticks."
#83
Philander's
4.0
(1)
"A drive to Prescott for curds at philanders is worth it."
#84
Red Cow
4.0
(1)
"I’m a fan of Red Cow’s curds."
#85
LaClare
4.0
(1)
"LaClare makes a goat pepper jack that would be good."
#86
President
3.0
(1)
"You really might prefer President brand. It's intended to be very accessible."
#87
Alouette
2.0
(1)
"I got the alouette (blue package) double cream brie but it smells the exact same at the supreme"
#88
Sargento
1.0
(1)
"Sargent American is garbage."
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