Selection styles vary widely between standalone cut-to-order counters, farmstead dairies focused on single-producer wheels, and wine shops with curated cheese cases. A map pin shows location, but it will not tell you whether a shop lets you sample before buying, stocks imported raw-milk varieties, or sells pre-cut wedges for quick pickup.
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Van Hook Cheese & Grocery
111 Grove St, Montclair, NJ 07042
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Grape Collective
620 Valley Rd, Montclair, NJ 07043
Red Bank 2
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Fourchette
132 Broad St, Red Bank, NJ 07701
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The Cheese Cave
14 Monmouth St, Red Bank, NJ 07701
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C'est Cheese
516 Summerfield Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
Avalon 1
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the mouse trap
2301 Dune Dr, Avalon, NJ 08202
Bay Head 1
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Bay Head Cheese Shop & Bottles Too
91 Bridge Ave, Bay Head, NJ 08742-5003
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Fourchette
511 N Bay Ave, Beach Haven, NJ 08008
Cape May 1
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The Cheese Shop
304 Washington St, Cape May, NJ 08204
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Dci Cheese Co
861 Washington Ave, Carlstadt, NJ 07072
Cranford 1
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Cheese Please
26 Eastman St, Cranford, NJ 07016
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Jersey Artisan Co.
16 Littell Rd Unit 4B, East Hanover, NJ 07936
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Aiello Dairy Farms
28 Harrison Ave, Englishtown, NJ 07726-1564
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Schratter Foods
333 Fairfield Rd, Fairfield, NJ 07004
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Black Swan Provisions
12 Race St, Frenchtown, NJ 08825
Galloway 1
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Magnifico's Say Cheese
615 E Moss Mill Rd, Galloway, NJ 08205
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Van Hook Cheese & Grocery
528 Jersey Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Kearny 1
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La Bella Mozzarella
15 Arlington Ave, Kearny, NJ 07032
Lebanon 1
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Lebanon Cheese Company
3 Railroad Ave, Lebanon, NJ 08833
Little Ferry 1
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Sorrento Cheese
33 Ludwig St Ste 1, Little Ferry, NJ 07643-1902
Long Valley 1
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Sheep Shoppe
50 Fairmount Rd, Long Valley, NJ 07853-6212
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The Market Place Cheese Shoppe
657 E Bay Ave, Manahawkin, NJ 08050
Marlboro 1
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Cheese with JAM
Marlboro, NJ
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La Guelaguetza Mexican Store
240 Somerset St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1886
Newton 1
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Curd & Cleaver
7 Moran St, Newton, NJ 07860
Ocean Grove 1
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Cheese On Main
53 Main Ave, Ocean Grove, NJ 07756
Paterson 1
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Abuelito Cheese
607 Main St, Paterson, NJ 07503-3025
Pemberton 1
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Chianti Cheese
207 Hanover St, Pemberton, NJ 08068-1004
Ringwood 1
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Cheese Works
247 Margaret King Ave, Ringwood, NJ 07456-1407
Secaucus 1
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Toscana Cheese Co
575 Windsor Dr, Secaucus, NJ 07094
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La Bonne Vie
54 Dickenson Dr, Sicklerville, NJ 08081
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Main Street Cheese Company
148 W Main St, Somerville, NJ 08876
Stockton 1
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Sugar Maple Jerseys
41 Locktown Sergeantsville Rd, Stockton, NJ 08559
Summit 1
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The Summit Cheese Shoppe
75 Union Pl, Summit, NJ 07901
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The Cheese Shoppe
1800 Long Beach Blvd, Surf City, NJ 08008
Union 1
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Lioni Specialty Foods
553 Lehigh Ave, Union, NJ 07083
Also in New Jersey
- Specialty Food Stores311
- Butcher Shops280
- Delis220
- Seafood Markets29
- Halal Butchers21
- Deer & Game Processing16
- Custom-Cut Butcher Shops12
- Butcher Shops with Dry-Aged Beef12
Good to know
Can you sample cheeses before buying?
Most full-service, cut-to-order cheese shops allow customers to taste pieces before committing to a weight. Pre-packaged retail displays or smaller specialty markets generally do not offer samples unless they are hosting a scheduled tasting event.
What is the difference between farmstead cheese and artisan cheese?
Farmstead cheese is made on the same property where the milk-producing animals are raised, using only milk from that specific herd. Artisan cheese refers to cheeses made in small batches using traditional methods, but the cheesemaker may purchase milk from outside farms.
How much cheese should you buy per person for a platter?
For a casual board served alongside other snacks, plan on two to three ounces of cheese per guest. If the cheese board is the main food item for a gathering, aim for four to six ounces per person across three to five distinct varieties.
What is hanging weight?
Hanging weight is the weight of a slaughtered animal after skinning and evisceration, but before final trimming and dry aging. When purchasing a side or whole animal in New Jersey, local processors charge based on this weight. Browse 36 meat processors across New Jersey on ButcherAtlas to learn more about custom carcass purchasing.
How to make sausage at home?
To make sausage at home, chill high-fat meat and grind it, mix thoroughly with seasonings and ice water until sticky, then stuff into natural casings. Keep all equipment cold to preserve the emulsion and texture. For custom meat grinds and fresh casings, visit any of the 36 specialized meat markets listed across New Jersey on ButcherAtlas.