The Cheese Bar

The Cheese Bar Purveyor of Gourmet Artisanal Cheese | Markets | Gift Sets | Artisanal Cheeseboards | Event Space
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A little bit about The Cheese Bar....

The Cheese Bar is a small local business that specializes in seeking out 100% Canadian Artisanal Cheese with an initial focus on cheese produced in Southwestern Ontario. With a selection of sheep, goat, dairy cow and water buffalo cheese, offering nearly 50 types from 7 different producers, The Cheese Bar continues to grow it's cheese portfolio. Whether you'r

e a fan of soft, semi soft, firm or aged cheese, The Cheese Bar has something for you. From Brie, Camemberts, and Triple Creams to Garlic and Chive, Cumin or Wild Nettle, to naturally smoked applewood and Black Truffle Goudas to deliciously sharp Cheddar, there's only time that stands between you and trying them all!!!!!

So excited to share two fabulous pairs with all of you tomorrow morning at the market. Huge shout out to The Downtown Wi...
05/29/2026

So excited to share two fabulous pairs with all of you tomorrow morning at the market. Huge shout out to The Downtown Windsor BIA for including us in this launch

05/27/2026

Have you tried Truffle Manchego yet? A luxurious sheep’s milk cheese from Spain infused with real black truffle paste. It’s creamy, has a slight tangy sharpness, and a deeply savory aftertaste of garlic and earthiness.

How to use this cheese?

🧀 Make a gourmet mac n cheese! Shred this alongside a sharp cheddar in your sauce for the ultimate upgrade!

🧀 It’s pizza-oven season! Shave this cheese over your next white-sauce pizza with mushrooms and arugula.. *Chefs kiss*

🧀 Add it to your next cheeseboard! Set it out 30-45 minutes before serving. Let it come to room temp for the full truffle flavour to release.

🍷Pair this cheese with a Spanish wine! Try an aged Rioja which will have notes of oak, leather and vanilla to match the earthy truffle aroma and flavour. Or try a sparkling, crisp Cava where the bubbles will cleanse your palate after a rich, creamy bite!

We’ve brought this to our last few pop-ups and markets and it has nearly sold out each time! Catch us this Friday at the to try a sample and maybe take a piece home with you. 😊

Introducing Pippa 🧀 - inspired by the classic crottin style cheeses found in the south of France, this cheese is made fr...
05/21/2026

Introducing Pippa 🧀 - inspired by the classic crottin style cheeses found in the south of France, this cheese is made from fresh chevre at Rivers Edge Goat Dairy in Arthur, Ontario.

This cheese is hand rolled and aged until a soft white mold rind grows on the outside. It’s a soft cheese with a chalky, fudgy firmness to it. Pippa has woodsy and mushroomy notes with a stronger, sharp goaty flavour.

How to enjoy this cheese:

🧀 Try the “Chèvre Chaud” Method, the most famous way to eat Crottin style cheese - warm up the whole round in the oven and serve with toasted bread, or, slice the round onto baguette slices and bake in the oven. Serve these warm goat cheese toasts with a mixed green salad!

🧀 Make a pasta sauce with it! Start by sauteing your aromatics and veggies in some olive oil, crumble in some Pippa along with a splash of starchy pasta water, stir until the cheese breaks down and comes together into a rich, creamy sauce!

🧀 Keep it simple and add to your cheese board as-is! Let it sit out to room temperature and serve with nuts, sliced fruit and a drizzle of honey.

Best wine to pair with it?
A crisp, high acid wine to cut through the tanginess of the goat cheese - try Sauvignon Blanc or unoaked Chardonnay!

05/17/2026

Come sample and hang with all of us!

Did you know we make Spinach & Goat Cheese Dip? Made with tangy goat cheese, creamy Greek yogurt, spinach, garlic and a ...
05/13/2026

Did you know we make Spinach & Goat Cheese Dip? Made with tangy goat cheese, creamy Greek yogurt, spinach, garlic and a secret blend of spices, this is a dip that you cannot stop eating once you start! We love to scoop it with Pita chips or spread it on some fresh .and.salt sourdough bread. Bring this one to your next gathering, add it to a grazing board, or just have this one on hand the next time you’re standing at your counter for ‘girl dinner’. The Cheese Bar Staff can’t get enough of this one... We can guarantee you’ll be hooked on it too!

A fresh batch was just added to our fridge, swing by and pick one up for your long weekend!

Our official Daily Special menu is here! We’re open 7 Days a week so that means 7 different daily specials! Which day ar...
04/22/2026

Our official Daily Special menu is here! We’re open 7 Days a week so that means 7 different daily specials!

Which day are you most excited to come shop?

04/21/2026

We’ve got this truly unique, aromatic, striking purple Lavender Gouda in stock right now! Perfect for this time of year to bring to your spring gatherings, add to your brunch boards, or maybe a little something special for Mother’s Day!

Come see us at the cheese case for a sample!

🧀 Serve with honey, apricot jam or fresh figs to contrast the floral notes

🧀 Pair with herbaceous Rosemary almonds or mixed nuts for some crunch and nuttiness

🧀🥂 Pair with a Provence-style Rosé, Prosecco, or an off-dry Riesling

04/13/2026

🍋🧀Black Lemon Gouda🧀🍋
A long-time favourite amongst many of our customers - so favourited that we have a dedicated contact list to reach out to each time we receive it! Yes, is it *that* good!!! Come taste for yourself what the hype is all about!

🧀 include this on your next spring Cheese board alongside some fresh fruit for a refreshing treat!

🧀 grate over lemon ricotta pasta or seafood linguini for that added citrusy dimension!

🧀 pair with crisp white wine, Prosecco, or fruit-forward beers!

We had an awesome time indulging with Easter candies and striving towards the perfect cheese pairings for each one! Scro...
04/02/2026

We had an awesome time indulging with Easter candies and striving towards the perfect cheese pairings for each one! Scroll through to find our favourite combinations. We highly recommend trying them out and we hope you have as much fun with these pairings as we did curating them for you 🩷

The way milk is treated before cheesemaking changes everything. Raw milk cheeses keep their natural enzymes and microflo...
03/18/2026

The way milk is treated before cheesemaking changes everything. Raw milk cheeses keep their natural enzymes and microflora for deeper and more complex flavours, while thermalized (or thermized) and pasteurized cheeses offer more consistency and in some cases a longer shelf life.
Great cheese is a reflection of its milk. Whether it’s raw, thermalized or pasteurized, there is no “better” method, just different approaches with different results!
Come taste the difference. We always have a selection of raw milk cheeses in the shop!

Address

25 Amy Croft Drive Unit 29-30B
Lakeshore, ON
N9K1C7

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 2pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm
Sunday 11am - 3pm

Telephone

+12263485277

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