Cheese Boutique

Gourmet grocery store · High Park-Swansea

3

@eater

"Maître fromager (cheese master) Afrim Pristine is an inimitable maestro of his fine and funky edible art. His family has been in the cheese business since the 1970s, and they’ve run this gourmet grocery store and fromagerie on Ripley Avenue in the west end of the city since 2000, when they moved from the original Bloor Street outpost. In a not-so-subtle quest to take over the entire block, the cheese empire has expanded into a 12,000-square-foot epicurean emporium filled to the gills with artisan charcuterie, olive oils, truffles, fresh produce, prepared foods, and over 500 varieties of wheels, wedges, slices, and hunks. (There’s an additional bodega/bakery/homewares store in a separate building, as well.) You’ll also find a brand-new wine bar on the second floor, created in collaboration with Charlie’s Burgers’ Franco Stalteri (a speakeasy dinner party organizer-turned-wine subscription connoisseur and educator). If that’s not enough to whet your appetite, the biggest spotlight is saved for Pristine’s famous tourable cheese vault, securing over $1.1 million USD of nose-tickling, age-ripened products." - Tiffany Leigh

The 38 Essential Toronto Restaurants
Cheese Boutique

45 Ripley Ave, Toronto, ON M6S 1A8, Canada Get directions

cheeseboutique.com

3 Postcards

See full details

More Places For You

DaiLo

Asian restaurant · Trinity Bellwoods

This cozy teal-and-gold brasserie serves up inventive French-inspired Chinese dishes and dim sum, perfect for indulgent evenings with friends or family.

6 Postcards

Green Lotus

Marketing agency · Willowdale West

Green Lotus is a cozy plant-based Vietnamese eatery in Little Saigon that serves vibrant, flavorful dishes, perfect for a peaceful lunch or early dinner.

1 Postcard

1 Hotel Toronto

Hotel · Waterfront Communities-The Island

Nestled across from a park in downtown Toronto, this eco-chic hotel boasts upscale dining, a serene rooftop pool, and stellar service that feels like a warm hug.

17 Postcards

Toronto

· Bay Street Corridor

Toronto, a vibrant lakeside city brimming with skyscrapers and green spaces, pulses with life through festivals celebrating music, culture, and diversity year-round.

4 Postcards

Carousel Bakery

Bakery · Waterfront Communities-The Island

Carousel Bakery, nestled in St. Lawrence Market, is famed for its iconic peameal bacon sandwich, a must-try local delight seasoned with mustard on a soft, crusty bun.

1 Postcard

Early Bird Coffee and Kitchen

Cafe · Bay Street Corridor

Buzzy operation with an easygoing atmosphere for coffee drinks, small bites & baked goods.

1 Postcard

Beach Hill Smokehouse

Barbecue restaurant · East End-Danforth

Straightforward, compact restaurant preparing barbecue dishes & hefty sandwiches.

3 Postcards

Wonder Pens

Stationery store · Palmerston–Little Italy

Located in Toronto, Wonderpens is a charming haven for stationery lovers, featuring a thoughtful selection of fountain pens, inks, and unique gadgets, all showcased by an incredibly friendly and knowledgeable staff ready to help you find your perfect writing companion.

1 Postcard

Khao Hakka

Hakka restaurant · Old Toronto

Counter-service spot with modern decor featuring Indian-style Chinese food, with deals at lunch.

1 Postcard

The Sovereign Cafe

Cafe · Dovercourt-Wallace Emerson-Junction

This charming walk-up coffee shop is a hidden gem serving delicious breakfast sandwiches, flaky pastries, and some of the best Roman-style pizza in town.

4 Postcards