The Best Places to Order Cheese Online

If you’re seeking something special and just can’t find it, iGourmet is the place to look with its vast selection. For instance, most shops have one water buffalo cheese—creamy, fresh mozzarella di bufala. iGourmet has a dozen water buffalo milk options, including buffalo milk butter, buffalo milk Gouda, and buffalo milk Gorgonzola.

iGourmet has deli cuts, all the international greatest hits, cheese in bulk, a solid sale selection, and accompaniments galore. There are also well-thought-out sets and boxes, including sets of cheeses to pair with your favorite wines, from cabernet sauvignon to riesling to pinot noir.

A curated basket from Harry & David feels like the pinnacle of thoughtful gift-giving, and the cheese selection is no exception.

Browse boxes by sought-after American cheesemakers, like Rogue Creamery, Beehive Cheese Co., and Sartori. There’s a craft ale cheese collection, an organic cheese box, and even cheese and wine pairing boxes. While there are certainly deluxe options, there are also plenty of affordable boxes, too.

Need some prosciutto, too? Once New York City’s quirkiest cheese shop, Murray’s Cheese is now owned by Kroger, America’s largest supermarket chain by revenue.

Whether you’re looking for pâté, small-batch pepperoni, or prosciutto, this one-stop shop has got you covered. It also stocks smoked fish and sausages, like andouille and breakfast links. If you’re extra fancy, there are even truffle-infused options.

Next time you’re shopping for a range of ages, consider Hickory Farms.

You won’t find Brie, manchego, or other international options here, but you will find a sausage and cheese gift basket, fruit and cheese baskets, cheese spread flights, and other delightful surprises. Cheese lovers of all ages will appreciate fun flavored options, such as the bacon and smoked cheddar blend, which, by the way, would be amazing on a grilled cheese sandwich.

Caputo’s Market in Salt Lake City is one of the best under-the-radar spots to shop for cheese, period. It stocks American originals and European favorites, and it even has an affinage (or “cheese aging”) program, in which it teams up with small producers to perfect its cheeses.

If you’re only trying one cheese, go for the house-aged cheddar. After being aged for 12 months, it’s buttery and potato-y with the faintest note of sweet horseradish. 

It’s hard not to love Zingerman’s of Ann Arbor, Michigan. Looking for cheese made with vegetarian rennet or cheese from a specific state? Maybe you’re just looking for brunch cheese. No matter your situation, Zingerman's can probably help.

The site's search function is tailored to the customer—you can even search by the required shipping method (soft cheeses, for example, are more perishable and should be delivered with more haste). Each cheese’s landing page tells its story, complete with tasting notes for the current batch. The gift options are also solid, too, with options by origin and desired pairings.

Anne Saxelby opened Saxelby Cheesemongers in 2006 in Manhattan’s historic Essex Street Market after cutting her teeth at New York City’s famous cheese shops.

Online, you can choose from some of the best cheeses made in America or just go for the cheese of the month (or cheese and chocolate of the month!) club. The gift selection is extensive and creative, with selections by producer and state. There's also a beer lover’s box, a dessert-pairing box, a woman-made box, and more. If you only want the best of what America has to offer, opt for the American Cheese Society Winners quintet or trio.

Boston-based Formaggio Kitchen carries the finest artisan foods from around the world. Take nutty, mild Comté: most shops stock one version, usually aged between eight and 12 months. They might bring in a two-year version around the holidays. Formaggio Kitchen, on the other hand, stocks four to six Comtés on any given day, each with a different age and flavor profile.

For the cheese explorer, the “taste of” collections are also exceptional, featuring exotic cheese from Italy, France, the British Isles, and more. Oh, and if you love charcuterie, many of the products are house-made.

If you’re a cheese lover, you’ve likely already heard about Cowgirl Creamery’s incredible cheese. Mount Tam, its triple cream Brie-style cheese, is mushroomy, creamy, and a total dreamboat. Perhaps you’re more of a Red Hawk fan, with its distinctive orange rind and characteristic meaty funk.

The store doesn’t sell its cheese piecemeal on the website (you can usually find it online at Murray’s), but its collections feature its flagship cheeses, plus wonderful small-batch meat, jam, crackers, and other accouterments.

States like Vermont and Wisconsin get most of the credit for cheesemaking, but it's not the only place to find good products.

Using a system called rotational grazing, Sweet Grass Dairy ensures happy, pasture-fed cows. When you take a bite of the cheese, that grass-fed flavor speaks for itself. It offers a wide variety of cheese in the online shop, including decadent Camembert-style Green Hill and a crowd-pleasing pimento cheese. Smear either on your favorite baguette or pick up some southern-made charcuterie, jam, crackers, or pecans to pair.