Freaking delightful is the best way to describe this place. Wonderful and knowledgeable staff make some pretty impressive cheese boards.The shop itself has a great selection of cheeses to take home too.Will be back!

The service was slow at first, seems like new hires, but all the servers were friendly and got our order right. The sparkling wine and rose selection was fabulous! The reds and ports section was less than desired, especially for a speciality place. The food was delicious! The cheese selection was better to buy to go home, than to dine in which was puzzling.

Im sort of dumbfounded by Cheesetique if Im being honest. As a store, Cheesetique is adorable. They have a nice little wine selection that perfectly pairs with a way above average cheese selection. But this is where my review ends because, as a restaurant/eatery theyre...well...theyre not. At least they werent. We arrived on a Sunday during a perfectly normal dining hour and they just didnt have a chef. People were eating, somehow, but I was told we couldnt be seated at the many available tables because there was no chef. So we didnt eat at Cheesetique. It was kind of a bummer. Oh well. On to the next!

Lovely experience.A group of us used the back room to dine. I had a deliciously perfect grill cheese with rosemary chips. Service was excellent considering 10 diners to serve.

The Cheesetique hosts amazing virtual classes, and I highly recommend attending! This is our favorite virtual date-night activity. They make it so easy to order, pick up, and enjoy. Recently we attended the Truffle Cheese Class. For a very reasonable price, we indulged in four delicious truffle cheeses and enjoyed a beautiful Burgundy red wine. Seriously the best cheese we have ever tasted! I cant wait for the next class.

An incredible rip off.Look at the measuring cup in your kitchen. $13+ tax and tip per 1 cup serving of lukewarm macaroni and cheese. ($26 for two!) The macaroni and cheese was fine - I assume it might have been better hot, but it couldnt survive the 4 minute drive home. Maybe youre paying for atmosphere, which really isnt feasible with the takeout menu. Either way, the food I received was absolutely not worth the cost.Eat before you go.

I have been wanting to eat here for years. I took my wife and daughter for lunch, and I must say it was delicious. My daughter had the kids grilled cheese with grapes. She loved the grilled cheese and the grapes came in a cut little bowl. My wife had the Grilled Caprese sandwich and French onion soup. She was in heaven. I had the Grown Up grilled cheese and gazpacho. It was a match made in heaven. This was the best grilled cheese I have even eaten. The atmosphere was so relaxed. I felt like I was in France enjoying a meal at the local corner eatery. I will be returning.

Long wait time (took 30+ min to receive our food) and weird service (we debated about if the server was high or just socially awkward). But the food itself is delicious and its a nice atmosphere being in the little alley. Plus the shop is always great to pick up special pantry items especially when I need a gift, so they earn a star back for that!

Great place for the cheese lover. Fried cheese curds were a table favorite and the lobster mac was well portioned with generous amounts of lobster. Extensive wine selection, but we got mixed drinks which were both good.

I want to like this place, but the service is a disaster. Went with my two young daughters to support local business after the Art on the Avenue power outage fiasco. Ordered a glass of wine and mac and cheese up front (they were out of multiple items) and asked for the check. Who knows when a baby is going to meltdown and detract from this cool experience for others? The table next to us, who was seated after us, got their mac before us, after maybe 10min? After half an hour and multiple reminders, I had to walk in and pay the check. Didnt wait around for the mac. My last experience was equally disappointing.

Mount Vernon Ave is home to the original Cheesetique. Part cheese store, part wine shop and bar and finally part restaurant. Fortunately, it all seems to come together fairly well. Many of the menu items feature cheese. It is a good place to order a cheese sandwich and enjoy a glass of wine. Cheesetique gives you some tasty chocolate morsels to finish to meal (and maybe swish down your last drops of wine). Service on my visit was friendly and efficient. This is a nice place to casually enjoy a long lunch.

A phenomenal and unique stop in Del Ray! Of course they are all about cheeses, but their beer and wine selection was great as well! All of the food was incredible and they might have gotten my vote for most flavorful gourmet cheesesteak!! Besides the original in Philadelphia, I have tasted cheesesteaks all over the country and this may have been my favorite. I will certainly be returning to Cheestique to try more items on their menu.

Expansive selection of cheeses and all the necessary accoutrements for a superb cheese and charcuterie board. I got some great Spanish cheeses there, which I love most.

Amazing and intimate shop. The staff are very friendly and the food and drinks are must have!

Wow. The wine. The cheese. The bread. The hospitality. I already am planning my next visit. If you eat you also get 10% off anything in their store. Great for stopping in for your at home cheeseboard or for your dinner

Good place for cheese boards and wine pairing. Tried the adult grilled sandwiches, would recommend. The tot poutine, those were okay. The brunch menu looked amazing, might have to try it out! Really cool decor as well.

Delicious food and drink. Inside and outside seating. Great little store up front.

Delicious cheese and meats here. Service is great and they have specials throughout the week. Highly recommend if you love cheese

Wonderful food. The Sassy Goat is my favorite sandwich in the world. Excellent cheeses available for purchase too.

Always tasty; friendly staff, and nice wine list. A great neighborhood option.

Delightful spot to get wonderful cheese from great sources. Whats better? Enjoying that cheese at home. They also have a table service restaurant as well. Enjoy.

Wonderful little wine and cheese shop. The staff are really wonderful. Always feel welcome when I come in.

Very hot, service was slow.Charcuterie board was really good but the champagne wasnt even chilled. Not a great experience probably wont be back to this location.

Great food! Honestly the best burger I’ve had in a loooong time. The food is delicious, cheese is outstanding and it’s very affordably priced! Can’t wait to come back.

Perfect. Just perfect. Cheeses, onion soup, ahh soooo good. A keeper!!!

Great experience...wait staff is great, but the staff inside the store could be friendlier. We will definitely try it again...

All cheeses were poppin. Stopped in today and got their pick 6. Worth every penny.Thank y’all!

Dark, dingy interior. Unprofessional, rude manager. Inconsistent food and service. Shirlington location is a much better option.

Cheese plate and wine were amazing and had to be the best part of coming to cheesetique. Though that in mind, the service was very slow and the main courses were just trying to be too cheesey and not in a good way. I had the Mac and cheese and the after taste was very burnt.

A Lushs Dream,Wine galore, cheese aplenty my fellow lushes! I walked into this store and felt right at home. From the counters hosting every cheese imaginable to the impressive craft bottles of wine, this store is a lush’s dream. Located on a quaint street of Del Ray in Alexandria, VA, Cheesetique is the perfect casual spot for your night out with friends. But wait! Don’t just order by the glass! Since 2004, Cheesetique has perfected the art of making a lush feel comfortable in their natural habitat and offers delicious bottles of wine at a reasonable price (seriously if you’re going to have 3 glasses just buy the bottle!). Cheesetique knows the average lush means business. Are you worried about walking home straight after partaking in the earth’s glorious grape juice? Well don’t worry! Cheesetique’s got you my lush compadre! I DID mention CHEESE earlier. Well, finish that bottle off with, guess what? Your own GROWN UP grilled cheese! Slap one of those gooey delights in front of you, or a Sassy Goat and you’ll greet your significant other after a night out of schmoozing like a champ!

Was so disappointed by the food here. It just...wasn’t good. No one finished more than half of their plate

Great cheese! My friend had a salad and sadly it really had too many greens and not enough ‘body’ to it.

My favorite restaurant in the DMV, so delicious

Hands down the best pancakes I’ve had! Lemon ricotta pancakes- try them!

Id ordered delivery before for dinner, and liked it. I assumed a grilled cheese wouldnt travel well that way, so I hadnt tried those. I was out today, and decided to swing by in person. I went to order ahead, online, but wanted to try the pimiento sandwich, which always shows on the website as out of stock. I went in person, and they said they had it, and didnt know it showed out of stock online. It was a bad experience. I waited half an hour for the sandwich. They never updated me, or told me how long to expect. The staff wasnt friendly. Not worth the hassle. I wish Id never checked them out in person; now Id even think twice before ordering delivery.

The folks here are so friendly and knowledgeable, it’s always a pleasure to stop in. I don’t always know what cheese or wine I want, but they are very helpful, and I always leave with something amazing. It’s tempting to get something from every shelf, from olives to cheeses, chocolates, chorizo and champagne.

Decided to walk through Del Ray to see if there was a nice al fresco dinner opportunity. Cheestique has wonderful in/outdoor dining choices. Two cocktails and a nachos pimiento was a wonderful start. Best cheesesteak I have ever had (no, it is not Philly style, but still amazing) upgrade and have the Mac as a side (hey, it is a specialty cheese shop!). Paired it with the unfiltered Collective Arts Life in the Clouds IPA. She loved the Arugula and Goat Cheese Salad paired nicely with a Cal Chard. Yum. Wonderful evening with no room for dessert! Well done Cheestique Del Ray!!

A friend and I were in the DC area for her work convention. We are both cheese lovers so we just had to try cheesetique! It was so good!! I wanted to bring some cheese home with me but it would have gone bad on the plane ride home! If I could give them 10 stars I would!! I just wish I could order some cheese online!!

Terrible service! 5 employees standing around behind the bar and had to flag someone down to take our order. Then, they forgot the order! The employees were just standing around (some with masks pulled down below their chins) chatting.... No apology for the forgotten order, delay in delivering our food, or discount to make up for it. Will not be back to this location.

My girlfriend and I decided to stop by Cheestique in Del Ray today. We had the privilege of being taken care of by Casey. He was so knowledgeable about the menu and even made suggestions for making our choices that much more tastier. We split the charcuterie board and the pimento grilled cheese. With Casey’s recommendation, we added steak and it was so amazing! Casey was hands down one of the best waiters I have ever had. I would highly recommend Cheesetique.

I love the cheesecake in this place! Its my favorite!

Attentive and knowledgeable staff. Great selection of wines and cheeses. We split a delicious lasagna entree and finished up with a stellar chocolate mousse for dessert. Highly recommended!

The past year has required so much creativity from small businesses, and no place has been quite as nimble as Cheesetique. Last spring, when cleaning supplies were tough to come by everywhere else, you could stop by Cheesetique for toilet paper, gloves, soap, and sanitizing wipes. (And a good Manchego and some olives, because why waste the opportunity.) Online classes bring cheese tasting into the comfort of your home. And we were blown away by the Valentines Day take-home special - a cheese board with all the trimmings, a fresh salad with cheese-stuffed artichokes, your choice of coq au vin or ricotta gnocchi for the main course, and the best flourless chocolate cake Ive ever tasted, all with thorough and easy-to-follow instructions for at-home preparation. Everything was delicious, and it brought joy to a holiday spent at home.I look forward to the day when we can bring a big group of friends in to share a giant cheese board. Until then, thanks for all the ways youve kept take-out for two fulfilling and exciting!

I never met a cheese and charcuterie board I didnt like; pair that with a bottle of rouge and the love of your life for a fantastic night in the village.

The service is wonderful and the selection is very well curated. My favorite place for cheese in nova.

Good food and service, nice selection of cheese to purchase.

Delicious! Poutine was a thing of beauty... 🤩

Delicious as usual, with great food drinks pairing. Shame their bar isnt fully stocked.

Classic venue, splendid menu, attentive service - very enjoyed evening

Amazing cheese

Delicious food and great service!

My favorite cheese and wine spot! Staff is always friendly and helpful. Great selection of wines, cheese, and food in general.

The tomato soup & grit cakes are always outstanding and fantastic coffee!

Super cheesy in the best kind of way! Great grilled cheese sandwiches for reasonable prices! Must have for any cheese lover

Retail, African Chai loose tea, ginger shortbread cookies. Yumm!!

Nice easy-going vibe, friendly service, and delicious food.

A great selection of wines and cheeses. A little on the pricy side, but oh so good. They also offer hard to find staples like flour, yeast and disinfectant.

I love coming here. The service is fantastic, and obviously the food is too.

Ive been coming here since they opened. Love it.

Food was fantastic and the staff were efficient and friendly. It was a lovely late birthday dinner with a friend and extre.ely reasonably priced. 6*

Ive now been here twice, and each time has been a remarkably pleasant experience. The wait staff seem to genuinely care about you enjoying your meal, and the space is super inviting. There is a wide variety of wines available, and the menu is great. Ive had a couple of grilled cheeses, the fondue, and the mac & cheese, and Ive enjoyed every one of them. I gave them 4 stars instead of 5 because, though Ive always enjoyed the food, Im not always a huge fan of the way they spice things. That might be a personal issue, though, so take that with a grain of salt.

Known and enjoyed location of cheese and wine with flare. They have a wide variety of both. The food is well crafted and tasty, though can be decedent. Its one of the better, consistent restaurants along the strip here.Always feel free to reach out to me on Twitter @joerazz

The food here is amazing! Had the adult grilled cheese with a few of the optional add ins and it was delicious. Wine selection is great and is easy to pair with whatever you choose to eat. Definitely worth a visit!

Quiet little spot in Del Ray with amazing brunch in the back of a wine and cheese shop. Definitely make a reservation if you plan on getting there after 10am because it fills up fast on weekends. The grilled cheeses are phenomenal as well as the grit cakes...I would do pros and cons for this place but I literally have nothing negative to say about my brunch experience there.

I LOVED my experience at Cheesetique. The store/restaurant had fantastic atmosphere even on a weekday! We were sat quickly and served promptly. The cheese selection is both robust and high quality. I am a cheese lover, so this is high praise from me. We ordered the cheese tray (as pictured). The variety was lovely and the three cheeses (3 different textures and strengths) were all delectable. The mac n cheese sizes are a little small for the price $15. But the flavor is very nice. They have a decent happy hour and SO many wines on display and for consumption. Although lacking the Parisian charm, this restaurant is doing a wonderful job bringing some France to the DMV. Our waiter was helpful, friendly, and prompt. He brought us extra bread. I would highly recommend this restaurant

The restaurant 🍴 is really tiny but the service was great on a Saturday night 🌃. I had the Mac and cheese which was alright but Ive definitely had better. I mainly went for the fondue which was an extremely tiny pot meant as an appetizer. The wine 🍷 selection was amazing but if I return it would be to try other dishes

The food and service was excellent! It was my first time, but Ill be back.

Waited 30 minutes for a cheese/charcuterie board for which I had selected just three items. Was served wrong board, which was taken away, and then waited another 20 minutes for said board. When it arrived, one of the three items was so tough I literally could not cut it with my knife -- it was mostly rind and the kind of thing Id throw into a soup. The honey and date were exceptional. Everything else was fine, but comparable to high-end items at Trader Joes. In sum: a 50 minute-wait for mostly items that simply had to be cut and put on a plate--most of which I could find at my local grocery story--all for the price of $18. Not worth the time or money.

Awesome cheese oriented menu (though as chef I would have chosen different cheeses on some of the sandwiches than cheddar which doesnt melt well). Great selection of wines. Awesome cheese counter.

Unfriendly atmosphere. Didn’t feel welcomed at all. First and last visit.

We visited during restaurant week with a party and children, and they were very accommodating. The service was great and the food was spectacular. We will definitely be returning soon.

Best cheese store in the area, hands down. All sorts of delicious tidbits are tucked into the corners of their amazing cheese and meat cases. Service can be slow at times but maybe thats just life when it comes to cheese. Inhale, exhale.

I really liked this little cheese spot! It had a unique selection of cheese/wine/beer and cracker. In the back there is a little restaurant/tasting room and they have great luxury grill cheese sandwiches! Oooh definitely try one of their cocktails! The old fashion and the alpine are great!

Their brunch is super cute and delicious. The staff is really friendly and they have something on the menu for everyone. truly a gem

We found this little place by accident and went in for lunch. Wonderful! We had the grilled cheese and tomato soup. What a phenomenal way to prepare grilled cheese! And my wife had the banana cream pie for dessert, which was also great. But the real standout, of course, was the preparations and presentations of the cheese (and would have probably been the cheesecake, too!) What a great, romantic, find. Our waitress was fantastic, too. As for the price...well...once again, you get what you pay for.

Loved the food. Had cheese steak. Would definitely come back!

Cool little cheese shop / cafe. Went for Saturday brunch. Food is interesting and delicious. In the cheese shoppe they have some great and hard to find cheeses. Good selection of domestic and import. Especially good selection of Wisconsin artisan cheeses.

Outstanding. Must go. Great atmosphere. #1 in customer service. Great happy hour prices. Cheesecake is unbelievable. The texture the taste the portion. Thank you again for great service.

Small but cute space. The happy hour specials are really good and the appetizers are filing! Try to get one of the couches/chaises in the back so you can people watch better. Also, obviously, the grill cheeses are amazing. I have yet to have one I do not like.

Great service

Very cool niche cheese and wine shop.

We went for Sunday brunch. The food and the cocktails were good... the portions are a little small though for the price. After brunch we shopped for some fresh cheese, they have a great selection. The staff was very friendly and helpful.

Wonderful selection of cheese, great food and the staff is always friendly and attentive! They have one of the best baguettes in town. We love coming back!

Great place 👍

Very unique restaurant and cheese/wine shop. Their Funky Chicken sandwich is awesome. Add a Port City beer and key lime pie for perfect experience. Did I mention service that was perfection?

The food was great and I love their deli and that you can get samples of cheese to try.

Great selection and ok prices. The restaurant side has a great brunch and we also like their grilled cheeses with soup

Great service! Put yourself in the hands of your servers -- ask them to put together a cheese & meat board for you and to select a wine. You will not be led astray.

I like Cheesetique. I used to really like it. But there is too much disappointing food on the menu, at too high a price. Stick with what you like and dont deviate. The that looks interesting dishes tend to suck. Good choices: steak and cheese sandwich, French onion soup, cheese plates. The cheese shop and service there are great. But the kitchen is mediocre.

If you thought you couldnt buy happiness, you were wrong, and you should probably step into Cheesetique or go to their online shop to participate in a Friday night cheese board or a Wednesday night cheese class.

The Grown Up Grilled Cheese is the best grilled cheese Ive ever had. And the wine flights are great.

Have always enjoyed lunch here. Just recently tried the weekend brunch and it was wonderful! Brunch features several interesting items that really showcase their expertise in cheese. Honestly, one of the tastiest breakfast/brunches Ive had in the area.

This was the most adorable find. Its the cutest venue, intimate and amazing food and wine. Very interesting take on cheese, but in a good way. The menu was different and fabulous.

As a cheese addict, cheesetique never disappoints. Most of the things I tried on their menu is very good but I am always surprised at how expensive their cheeses are...

Try the Chocolate Mousse.

This is my favorite Cheesetique location. The one in Shirlington is poor, but this one always seems to have the better food and friendlier customer service. Favorite cheeses: Quebec 7 Year Cheddar, Ewephoria, Honey Goat, and Prairie Breeze.

Somewhat friendly staff, good food, and excellent selection of wines. Great spot to relax and enjoy wine

Friendly staffs. Not too great with customer service. We had no napkins and silverware until we ask for the bill. Great wine and cheese but the fresh grape wasnt fresh, more like a couple days old and wasnt chilled at all. First time there not not sure will be back.

Cheesetique is perfect for a walkable neighborhood like Del Rey. My wife is a cheese and wine fan and Cheesetique lives up to its name. When you first walk in, theres a little boutique shop selling artisan jams, wine essentials, cheese and other goods. In the back, there are tables for groups to enjoy a glass of wine (or a flight) and a collection of cheeses to choose from. If you want a fancy, yet approachable and inviting evening out with friends, go here!

Great for casual night out with family. Khakis and button down are fine. Of course, food and service is great.