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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The Cheese Store
86 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
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Asheville Charcuterie Co.
25 Page Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
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South Slope Cheese Company
11 Southside Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
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Ashe County Cheese
570 Brevard Rd Ste 8, Asheville, NC 28806-2324
Monday – Saturday 8:30am-5:00pm
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Orrman's Cheese Shop
2901 Selwyn Ave, Charlotte, NC 28209
Mon–Fri 11am–8pm, Sat 10am–8pm, Sun 11am–6pm
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Orrman's Cheese Shop
224 E 7th St, Charlotte, NC 28202-2508
Marion 2
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Three Sisters Cheese and Provisions
44 Depot St, Marion, NC 28752
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English Farmstead Cheese
19456 US-221 N, Marion, NC 28752-7529
Marshall 2
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Spinning Spider Creamery
4717 E Fork Rd, Marshall, NC 28753
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Three Graces Dairy
335 Milky Wy, Marshall, NC 28753
Apex 1
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Raleigh Cheesy (apex)
1460 Chapel Ridge Rd Ste 170, Apex, NC 27502-8616
Candler 1
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Candler
Candler, NC
Fairview 1
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Blue Ridge Mountain Creamery
327 Flat Creek Rd, Fairview, NC 28730
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One Wicker Cheese Co.
539 Main St, Highlands, NC 28741
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Hillsborough Cheese Company
3121 Rippy Ln, Hillsborough, NC 27278-8793
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Uli's Cheese
101 Cynthia Dr, Pittsboro, NC 27312-5734
Raleigh 1
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Raleigh Cheesy
3075 Medlin Dr, Raleigh, NC 27607-6627
Salisbury 1
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Troyers Country Market
4077 Statesville Blvd, Salisbury, NC 28147
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Southern Whey
223 NE Broad St, Southern Pines, NC 28387
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Ashe County Cheese
106 E Main St, West Jefferson, NC 28694
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Antonio Carlo Gourmet Sauces
1232 Arboretum Dr, Wilmington, NC 28405-5241
Also in North Carolina
- Specialty Food Stores365
- Butcher Shops340
- Delis56
- Seafood Markets48
- Deer & Game Processing23
- Halal Butchers13
- Custom-Cut Butcher Shops13
- Butcher Shops with Dry-Aged Beef5
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 North Carolina, local processors charge based on this weight. Browse 21 meat processors across North Carolina 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 21 specialized meat markets listed across North Carolina on ButcherAtlas.