Milkfarm

"Milkfarm specializes in cheese, lots of cheese, and they have the passion to show for it. Let them show you the ways while they feed you samples. There is no doubt you’ll gain a deeper appreciation and up the ante on your soon-to-be-famous cheese plates. Independent producers of charcuterie, jams, fresh baked bread, olives and cornichons are also available and are sourced mainly in California if not specifically Los Angeles. This is where you want to come before your next party or picnic since they do the legwork for you. Have a sandwich or a cheese and charcuterie board along with a glass of wine if you decide to dine in." - Hype Type Studio & Steph Ashmore

"It’s possible you’ll catch a waft of cheese from the street, and accidentally end up spending 45 minutes inside Milk Farm. This cheese shop has a huge selection of both American and European cheeses (there’s a map on the wall with pins marking where each producer is based) and charcuterie, plus a fridge filled with wine, beer, and cider. It’s a great place to stop if you need a last-minute gift or want to build a platter for the picnic you’re already late for. If you’re strolling in hungry for lunch though, go for their excellent pre-made sandwiches. The menu changes daily, but one thing you can always rely on seeing is the signature grilled cheese with three different American cheeses, leeks, shallots, onions, and butter. Obviously, you want this." - brant cox, nikko duren

"For a recipe worthy of any fondue pot, we turned to Leah Park, the owner and cheesemonger of Milkfarm, a beloved artisan cheese shop in Los Angeles’s Eagle Rock neighborhood." - Rebecca Flint Marx

"Stocked with hundreds of award-winning cheeses from around the world, plus cases full of salumi, porchetta, pesto, and pasta, walking into this tiny Eagle Rock storefront is like entering a new, better world – one where the possibilities are endless and everyone suddenly knows the exact melting point of raclette. Overwhelmed by the amount of choices? Don’t know the difference between a semi-soft and soft-ripened cheese, or whether or not you like unpasteurized dairy? Worry not, their expert staff of cheesemongers is there to patiently help you make sense of their expansive selection. Make sure to grab a sandwich or two before heading out." - kat hong

"A cheese store owned by Leah Park Fierro, initially featuring cheese-centric greeting cards and various culinary-themed items, leading to the creation of Parchment Paper." - Cathy Chaplin