I think we can all agree that cheese is possibly the best thing on the planet. There are just so many different types, and endless culinary combinations. If you’re looking to step out of your cheese comfort zone, consider paying this place a visit.

St. James Cheese Company is a family run company that opened in 2006.

Sassy T./Four Square They were one of the first to bring artisanal and farmhouse cheeses to the city.

When you walk into one of the two locations, you’ll be overwhelmed with how many cheeses there are on display.

RAR1126/Trip Advisor These aren’t just your everyday cheeses you could find in the grocery store.

Their menu consists of sandwiches and salads that highlight these cheeses in the best ways possible.

Chef Ben/Trip Advisor From Wisconsin Cheddars to French Cantal cheese, their menu is a refreshing twist from what you’ll see in the average New Orleans eatery.

We’d recommend you start your meal off with a cheese & charcuterie board for the table.

MicheleFaith/Trip Advisor Their cheese and meat selections change daily, depending on that the cheesemongers are loving that day.

And you know you have to try the mac & cheese at a place like this.

Lorre S./Four Square Housemade macaroni and cheese with their own special blend of artisan cheeses. You won’t find a better Mac & cheese in the city, we promise!

After your meal, be sure to pick up some cheese to take home.

Steve N./Trip Advisor They have a huge array of cheeses, so no matter what type of cheese you prefer, they sell it!

There are two locations you can visit

Pascal L./Trip Advisor Uptown: 5004 Prytania

Warehouse District: 641 Tchoupitoulas

Have you eaten here before? Let us know in the comments below!

Sassy T./Four Square

They were one of the first to bring artisanal and farmhouse cheeses to the city.

RAR1126/Trip Advisor

These aren’t just your everyday cheeses you could find in the grocery store.

Chef Ben/Trip Advisor

From Wisconsin Cheddars to French Cantal cheese, their menu is a refreshing twist from what you’ll see in the average New Orleans eatery.

MicheleFaith/Trip Advisor

Their cheese and meat selections change daily, depending on that the cheesemongers are loving that day.

Lorre S./Four Square

Housemade macaroni and cheese with their own special blend of artisan cheeses. You won’t find a better Mac & cheese in the city, we promise!

Steve N./Trip Advisor

They have a huge array of cheeses, so no matter what type of cheese you prefer, they sell it!

Pascal L./Trip Advisor

Uptown: 5004 Prytania

Warehouse District: 641 Tchoupitoulas

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