The self-proclaimed 'happiest place on earth' for turophiles, offering generous tastings of British artisanal wheels in a fragrant, bustling setting.
Cheese Shop
££
Covent Garden
17 Short's Gardens, London WC2H 9AW, United Kingdom
Ordering Strategy
Don't be shy—ask the mongers in white rubber boots for recommendations and samples; tasting is an essential part of the process.
What to order
Westcombe Cheddar
Regarded as a favorite for being well-aged with a 'sweet-sharpness' that is described as 'fabulous.'
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
A Borough Market staple that locals line up for; it is made with Montgomery’s Cheddar, finely diced red onions, and toasted between slices of pain Poîlane.
Colston Bassett Stilton
Described as 'deadly' and 'luscious,' this blue cheese is noted for being unlike any other blue cheese available.
Montgomery Farmhouse Butter
A decadent find that 'boasts a whopping 85% butterfat,' leaving reviewers in a 'butterfat-induced haze' when spread over warm crumpets.
Harbourne Blue
Called the 'best blue' by critics, it is a crumbly yet 'soft and tangy' goat's milk blue cheese.
Raclette
A 'big, sexy affair' where cheese is heated until 'super-hot and bubbling' then shaved over a plate of sliced potatoes and gherkins.
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Signal Score
Signal score reflects how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.
Top critic: David Lebovitz (100%)
Editorial Weight 70 pts
Authority + depth + recency
Agreement 10 pts
How aligned the critics are
Coverage 4 pts
How many real review signals exist
Public Signal 0 pts
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Boosts 0 pts
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Review signals
0 Elite · 0 Editorial · 2 total signals
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Good to know
While the Covent Garden shop is the original flagship, the Borough Market location offers hot food like grilled cheese and raclette on Saturdays.
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- mediumConfidence level
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