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The House of Cheese
Category: Food Specialty Food Cheese Shops Cheese Shops [Edit]
34 Byward Market SqOttawa, ON K1N 7A2
(613) 241-4853
- Hours:
Mon-Sat 7:30 am - 6 pm
Sun 9 am - 5 pm
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
6 reviews for The House of Cheese
6 reviews in English
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Review from Emily O.
Ottawa, ON
5/9/2012 1 photo
Cheese is my favourite food group, followed closely behind by bacon and red wine. Yes, I make my own food groups, what are yours?
But back to cheese. I love cheese. I like it in my sandwiches, crumbled on my salads, baked in my pasta dishes.. Heck! I like to cut myself a piece and "nom" it while I'm waiting for my dinner to cook. My favourite location for cheese shopping is the House of Cheese. Conveniently located in the Byward Market, it is easy to pop in during an afternoon of running errands.
As you would expect of a House of Cheese, this store features all kinds of cheeses in various textures, flavours and varieties. They have cheeses from all over the world and a variety of local cheeses! An avid locovore, I am a huge fan of planning and shopping for my meal in the market and often return home with a fabulous cheese from The House of Cheese.
Throughout the year, they also have various gift baskets available that would make great Christmas gifts, year end gifts for teachers or even house warming presents.
The staff is very knowledgable and ready with recommendations as the various kinds of cheeses can be somewhat overwhelming. If you are looking to pair your cheese with something a little different, they also carry various spreads, crackers and jellies. It is a great place to pop in if you are hosting a party and looking for something a little more than the basic "cheese and cracker" plate. -
Review from Krystina R.
Liberty Village, Toronto, ON
2/11/2012 1 Check-in Here
Nice varied selection but would have liked to have seen some more Prince Edward County selection
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Review from Lisa K.
12/7/2011
So, yes, they definitely do sell some expired goods here. But the price generally seems to be right, and they have a good selection of cheeses, and are pretty friendly about letting you sample lots of them.
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Review from Amanda B.
Ottawa, ON
12/3/2010
Let's just say that the name of the shop is more than fitting! They carry so many different kinds of cheeses, some that you've never heard of or even knew existed. Hard, soft, creamy, sharp, bold.. whatever. The prices can get a bit rough for extra special cheeses, but the selection is incredible. They also sell other specialty foods like gourmet crackers, pates, jams, and maple syrup products.
My mom, brother, and I came across this little shop while walking around the ByWard Market. We had just bought some fresh bread and were looking for some really good cheese to go with it. We walked into The House of Cheese wanting to buy some brie, but we soon realized that just asking for "brie" was a little too general in this place. I believe we ended up buying an extra creamy kind and wow, was it amazing - tasted like butter! I'll definitely be back here soon. -
Review from Nicole B.
Ottawa, ON
12/11/2010
This is a great place to go before a dinner party. I love to have wine and cheese with my friends, so I often stop here to get something on my way.
I love blue cheese and they have a great selection here, including the Bénédictin, which has won several awards!
There is a large selection of Canadian cheeses here. I usually try to choose something Canadian, since I think that so much of our local food gets missed!
The workers in the store are really knowledgeable about the cheeses and can help you choose just the right one to go with your wine or dinner. -
Review from Vanessa G.
Gatineau, QC
10/17/2008 1 photo
A cheese lovers paradise- House of Cheese has pretty much anything your looking for- though sometimes for a price!
The wafting smell of stinky cheese will draw you in from the market stalls to a small space packed with a great variety of cheeses from Canadian cheddars, Okas, wonderful Quebec cheeses, British specialties and of course the incomparable French varieties.
The staff are crusty but knowledgeable and the if you ask, they will be able to recommend something suited to your palette and wine/meal pairing.
My husband and I discovered a few great cheeses while on holiday in France which they stock. Mont D'or is a melty cheese that comes in a small wooden pot which you heat in the oven and dip your bread into. It is very much to die for but it's only available around xmas time and it's 3x the price here than it is in France! The other favourite of ours is from the Beaufort region. It's a hard cheese with a creamy/nutty taste- really nice as part of a cheese platter selection.
