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Fromagerie Atwater
Categories: Event Planning & Services Caterers Food Specialty Food Cheese Shops Caterers, Cheese Shops [Edit]
134, avenue AtwaterMontreal, QC H4C 2G3
(514) 932-4653
- Hours:
Mon-Wed 7 am - 6 pm
Thu-Fri 7 am - 8 pm
Sat-Sun 7 am - 5 pm
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
6 reviews for Fromagerie Atwater
6 reviews in English
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Review from Kimberly P.
6/28/2011
CHEESE LOVER IN PARADISE.
I went on Monday morning, so maybe that was just a good day to buy old cheese, but they had a special of 3 for $14, and you can mix-and-match, and then I found wrapped blocks of their local cheeses, which were in the $40-60/100g range, which were included in the deal. Anyway, I made out like a bandit: I got 5 cheeses (2 packages had 2 cheeses) for $14! if I were in NYC, I would have paid at least $50.
They have everything! This shop was better than Philadelphia's Reading Terminal Market and better than Eataly or Chelsea Market in NYC, with a diversity of cheese and GOOD PRICES.
I wish I could go to Montreal every weekend just for this cheese shop. -
Review from Lisa K.
12/7/2011
I have mixed feelings. On the one hand, we talked to a very helpful and friendly employee (in English, which did not seem to be a problem). On the other hand, both cheeses we were recommended, while good, were exceedingly mild to the point of dullness. I'm not sure if that really reflects their cheese selection or just our unlucky bad choices. I would give it another chance but if I didn't get a good cheese next time, I'd give up! (Although I LOVED all the cheese samples they had - including a guy grilling some Mexican cheese! So delicious! So I guess I would always stop in.)
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Review from Steven S.
2/26/2011
While this shop is overall a must-visit gourmand's paradise--a little taste of Europe in North America, particularly for us Americans from just south of the border--I am writing this review primarily to direct beer lovers to the one place they should visit for a sampling of Quebecois brews in Montreal. Definitive selection of Canadian, mostly local, beers, and most of them are not available (from what I've seen, which is a lot) in the US. Stock up. Most of the products are quite affordable, as the giant bottle craze seems not to have swept French Canada yet. Montreal is a beer drinking town, so most bars have great selections on tap, I should add. I had no idea the Quebecois were producing *this* much craft beer, though!
Warning for Americans, you are only technically allowed to import 1L of alcohol into the US (per person). Not sure if beer is an exception, and though the border guards are unlikely to search your car, you may not want to risk it and drink most of your beer in your hotel room, as I did.Listed in: Beer Here
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Review from Timothy W.
6/7/2009
Went here to pick up some micro-brews during our trip to Montreal for the Mondial de la bière. They have an entire little room dedicated to beer. Most of your usual beers are available as well as a pretty excellent selection of local Quebec brewed beers. I picked up a case of various Dieu Du Ciel beers as well as a few bottles of Unibroue that I typically don't see in the United States.
The main purpose of this store is a Cheese shop but they also have a great little selection of beer. -
Review from Chris C.
12/30/2009
Stopped here on my way home from a trip Montreal and was beyond impressed. This is a MUST stop while in Montreal!
Went here to pick up some real cheese (ie Unpasteurized) as well as some of the more interesting varieties that are not typically available in the US.
So I went in a little bit concerned that my crappy french skills were going to be an issue in getting exactly what I wanted, but boy was I wrong. A guy approached me and asked me if I needed in French first, but he very quickly switched to English. I think at first he was like oh crap some stupid American is in my store. Then I started explaining what I wanted and he became beyond friendly.
He escorted me around the entire store (cheese and beer sections) explaining every last little thing. He gave me all kinds of amazing recommendations. I'm almost ready to move to Montreal just so I can go to this place on a regular basis. That is how good it is!
The funniest part was how he kept saying remember when you get to the border to say you have nothing to declare and if they stop you make sure you don't mention anything about how the cheese is unpasteurized or I would get busted. He then said and if you get busted forget where you bought the cheese. It was classic.
The beer selection was also great as it had a lot of Quebecois microbrews that are either impossible or very hard to get in the US. I bought a bunch of Dieu Du Ciel which I had never been able to find anywhere and then strangely saw it at Julios liquors like 2 weeks after I got back. The selection was seemingly every brew they make which was awesome as they are pretty out there when it comes to beer.Listed in: When 5 Stars Aren't Enough
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Review from Kat T.
5/3/2009
Despite a little listeria scare (what cheese shop isn't full of bacteria?) this fromagerie keeps me coming back. The folks behind the counter know what constitutes a great cheese plate. We choose 4 cheeses for a party for 60 people and they were all gone at the end of the night. The front stocks all the crackers, crisps, olives, nuts, and condiments you need to fully enjoy your cheese selection. Well-stocked fridge with a variety of beer (check out the Unibroue selection).
