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La Fromagerie Hamel
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220, Rue Jean-Talon EstMontreal, QC H2R 1S7
(514) 272-1161
- Hours:
Mon-Wed, Sat 8 am - 6 pm
Thu 8 am - 8 pm
Fri 8 am - 9 pm
- Attire:
- Casual
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Caters:
- No
13 reviews for La Fromagerie Hamel
10 reviews in English
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Review from Dawn E.
5/2/2012 1 Check-in Here
So. Much. Cheese.
Perhaps one of the best selections I've ever seen. But that's not what makes this place great.
The staff is enchating. They actually know their product well.
I went in knowing exactly what I wanted. One sharp cheddar, preferably made in Montreal. One bleu cheese, also hopefully local. Creamy, sharp and sweet.
The closest Montreal cheese for bleu was very good but he suggested I also try a French cheese which was amazing as well in different ways. I bought both.
3 hunks of very nice cheeses were under $20. Joy for all.
Also, if you want to make your own poutine, this is the place to get the curds.
Not in Montreal? Pas de probleme. They are online too. -
Review from Valerie G.
Montréal, QC
3/6/2012
One of the best cheese stores anywhere, very formal in their training of how to handle and select cheeses. The sheer number of cheeses available can make anyone feel overwhelmed, so what I suggest to those going for the first time is to visit during the off days.
By going on a week day, you will have an opportunity to take your time ask questions and even sample some of the cheeses before you buy. Don't be intimidated to ask, questions and set the prices your would like to pay. The staff there is very professional, and this can seem snobbish, or intimidating in it's formality, but as a long time, extremely frequent client of theirs I can assure you they are really only looking to help. So take your time getting to know them and the gazillion cheeses they offer and you will be happy.
Ironically one of my repeat purchases is a simple fresh cheddar, made locally called the St Guillaume, I usually have a piece served first, then I nibble on it while selecting other cheeses. Go try and have fun -
Review from Risa D.
5/8/2012 1 Check-in Here
Hello cheese heaven. I love you. In addition to all the cheese, which I can't speak of because I might weep, there are local saucisson sec and fresh breads and pastries and inexpensive olives. And oh god. The cheese!
Listed in: North of Van Horne, In and Around Jean Talon…
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Review from Emeline V.
Montréal, QC
11/19/2011 2 photos
After hearing so much about la Fromagerie Hamel, I decided to give it a go, to find myself completely at a loss. I'm not a fromage connoisseur so I was simply overwhelmed by the humongous display. I was pleasantly surprised to find some fine condiments and delicacies (sugar violets, jellied hibiscus) and great, reasonably-priced jam! Seeing the selection and the quality of the products, I wouldn't say they are "expensive" but adequately priced, great news when you realized how overpriced cheese can be in a regular supermarket!
Since I was way too shy to really approach the counter (and eventually engage in cheesy-conversation, *gasp*!), I decided to find something on the shelves. A big red block called out to me: "Ski Queen". LOL! An inspection of the label reads "Oslo, Norway". Ski Queen, we belong together!
The staff present during the week seems a bit blasé but they get super efficient during the week-end rush!Listed in: Faim sans fin, Seeking Scandinavia
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Review from Yvonne T.
4/1/2011
La Fromagerie Hamel is located at the Marché Jean-Talon. Anyone who knows me knows that I simply cannot live without cheese. My parents on the other hand are not so understanding when the aromas of a sharp blue cheese encases the house, and my dad starts opening up windows as if a fire erupted and we're all gasping for air. I kid you not. My parents are definitely Asian.
If my dad thinks one slab of blue cheese baking in the oven is unbearable, I'd hate to see his reaction upon entering La Fromagerie Hamel. He'd probably turn as blue as my Roquefort. To a non-cheese-lover, the aroma probably would be about as pleasant as walking by a garbage site - but to a cheese-lover such as myself, it was like getting a whiff of Chanel from the atomizer.
I iterate that I am a cheese lover, but not particularly a cheese connoisseur. I was absolutely overwhelmed by the vast array of cheese that were available! From the very familiar cheddar and mozzarella, to "what the heck is that?" types of cheese. I didn't know where to start!
All the customers in the stores seemed like gurus and knew exactly what to order, while I shyly circled the counter several times out of sheer intimidation. Luckily, there were a few cheeses that were available on the counter for tasting, and I decided to go with a Beaufort that I tried. I just can't go home to Toronto without buying a slab of cheese - it'd be like going to Paris and not coming home with a box of macarons! The Beaufort was not a mild cheese, but it wasn't an extremely sharp cheese either. It was somewhere in the middle, had a pronounced dairy taste to it, and was a harder cheese. Not the type you could slap on a sandwich and melt, but more of a munching cheese.
When you are ready to order, you simply take a number, and one of the many boys/girls behind the counter will call out your number.
Other than cheese, you will find a vast array of tapenades, spreads and oils available for purchase.
I will definitely be back to Fromagerie Hamel on future Montréal trips... -
Review from John A.
6/23/2011 7 Check-ins Here
Fromageries are about the only place you can get good cheese in Montreal. All the grocery stores have really shitty selections. For all the fromageries I've been to, La Fromagerie Hamel is absolutely my favorite in Montreal. They have a grand selection and good prices. There are a couple other fromageries around this one in particular, but they are not as large or well staffed as Fromagerie Hamel, so don't waste your time.
I struggled on the rating between 4 and 5 stars because there is a cheese from France I really like, which oddly they have no idea what I'm talking about (brebirousse d'argental). However, I can go to Ottawa, an English speaking area I might add, and get exactly this cheese. On the other hand, they had variations of soft ripened sheep's cheese similar, so I can at least get that. At the end of the day there is no better option in Montreal, so I'm sticking with a 5 star rating.
Nevertheless, this is the best fromagerie I've been to and by far my favorite fromagerie in Montreal. -
Review from Andre E.
11/25/2010
My wife and I were visiting from the D.C. area and stopped by La Fromagerie Hamel in search of some smoked salmon. Now we did not end up with any salmon, but one of the deli counter folks named Didier totally wowed us with his knowledge of cheese and pretty much all things gourmet. Thank you for introducing us to smoked French cheese Didier!
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Review from Sarah A.
8/26/2010
Cool fromagerie on the way to the Jean Talon market. They have a huge selection of cheeses as well as some intersting jams, cookies and crackers. My friend and I picked up their excellent little tote bags. There was some misunderstanding about the price of these, but the owners resolved the issue in our favor and we only paid $1.39 for our cute little bags. The bags are great with holders included inside for wine bottles. I'll definitely be back.
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Review from Steve P.
La Plaine, QC
1/29/2010
Super fromage et excellant service.
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Review from Dorise G.
8/21/2010
i had never before heard of or seen a pressed block of cheese curds, but believe me, it is the stuff dreams are made of.
Listed in: Ode to a Cheese Curd
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