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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Tilman's
406 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
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Buf Creamery
969 2nd St SE, Charlottesville, VA 22902-6172
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Springhouse Sundries
946 Grady Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903-4424
Richmond 3
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J Emerson Inc
5716 Grove Ave, Richmond, VA 23226
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Truckle Cheesemongers
714 N Sheppard St, Richmond, VA 23221
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Truckle Cheesemongers
1320 Summit Ave, Richmond, VA 23230
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Life Is Gouda
513 Birdneck Rd N, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
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Murray's at Hilltop
1800 Republic Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
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P J Cheese
1615 General Booth Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Staunton 2
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Ballerino Creamery
765 Middlebrook Ave, Staunton, VA 24401
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The Cheese Shop
608, Staunton, VA 24401
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Cheesetique
2411 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301
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Circa 1892
106 Hawthorn St, Colonial Beach, VA 22443
Culpeper 1
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Culpeper Cheese Company
306 S Main St, Culpeper, VA 22701-3116
Dayton 1
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The Cheese Place
3105 John Wayland Hwy, Dayton, VA 22821-2009
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Cheese World
116 Burgess Rd, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Leesburg 1
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Catoctin Creamery
17434 Canby Rd, Leesburg, VA 20175
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Cheese to You
32 S Main St, Lexington, VA 24450
Norfolk 1
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Nuthin Like 'Em Cheesecakes
1034 Barney St, Norfolk, VA 23504
Sterling 1
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Blue Ridge Dairy Co.
1323 Shepard Dr Ste B, Sterling, VA 20164-4428
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The Cheese Shop
410 W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg, VA 23185
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Fleur de Lis Cheese Shop
17 S Loudoun St, Winchester, VA 22601
Also in Virginia
- Specialty Food Stores258
- Butcher Shops221
- Delis87
- Seafood Markets27
- Deer & Game Processing19
- Halal Butchers13
- Custom-Cut Butcher Shops13
- Butcher Shops with Dry-Aged Beef6
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 Virginia, local processors charge based on this weight. Browse 22 meat processors across Virginia 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 22 specialized meat markets listed across Virginia on ButcherAtlas.