Drove all the way there on Wednesday and it was closed at 3 PM even though it said it should be open from 1 PM to 6 PM. No sign on the door or reason given.
Jaime A.
We recently visited this restaurant to try it a second time. My experience wasn't any better. It does well on Yelp, so it might just be me, so you be the judge: At first glance, the place looked dark and like a small shop cheese chop that was closed. I have come to realize that a trap door leads into the restaurant and opens to expose it from the other end. This feature must be new because I do not recall from my 2017 experience. I like this "Hogwarts-like" feature, and its neatness suits me perfectly. The setup inside is pretty nifty and romantic, which is exactly my goal with my wife. The small cozy establishment has a very long bar that eats up much of the space inside. This is not necessarily a problem, except that there is a dog excited for new guests, cutting into the already narrow path. The dog was kind of cute at first, but kept coming back and kind of disrupting the conversation. Except for mild chastising, the dog was just on an adventure. The lady running the establishment wasn't exactly on top of it, but it wasn't as if the dog was barking or jumping on anyone other than "making the rounds" to check us out, sniff, and stare when food came out. We did notice that the dog got everywhere, including cubbies with plates near the ground, which I hope were just there for decor. The nice serving lady seemed out of sorts (as if she wasn't prepared for clients). She needed updated menus with the wines or items they were offering included, but these had not been printed, I suppose. Understand that we had in mind a series of items from their website menu that were nowhere to be found in their more limited selection. So, we "adjust our palette" to select something else. We wanted a flight of wines (something we thought was a thing for them); she provided it, but it was as if it were a "side thing" because they stopped doing flights (?). She did say they were in the process of switching over seasonal vintages, though I am uncertain how this is part of why they don't do flights anymore. The flights came with one selection that was different from our choice because the wine had turned, so she just replaced it for us without feedback (one of the whites). It also came with a red that was turned, and we had to return it. No problem, in that she just brought us another choice. But she lacked communication with us to offer options on the first. Then came a second dog. This one was a bit barky, and the distractions only grew. I'm looking back at my wife, and right beside her is the yellow-taped murder scene that had once been the mood that had accompanied us that Saturday. The seats were not exactly comfortable because they were narrow (my butt is just too big for them, so that's on me). Yet, by now, the little things are starting to stack up into a big pile. I don't think round tables for such a small establishment work well, as was evident when other folks walked in (two couples who were sitting together but couldn't really "share" the tables). The charcuterie eventually arrived but lacked a few items that were supposed to be included with it. We did ask for the nuts because I really wanted those, but there were pickles and the like missing from the order. Whatever: at that point, we were hungry and, frankly, done with this place. Our dish, I will say, was lovely despite its missing parts. And tasted even better. There were no issues with this part; they have really tasty cheeses. The wines were OK (barring the one that was turned that we did taste). Look, my wife implored me not to write a review because our experience was so bad all we could do was laugh. In truth, I hate writing bad reviews. However, I don't consider myself picky or overtly critical, but I am on Yelp because I like to read people's honest experiences about an establishment and feel I should pay it back. This was my honest experience at The Cheese Patch, and perhaps it was a one-off, but it was mine and my last, considering my 2017 "go" had not r
Peter Haynes
Interesting place, friendly staff. Good place to catch some local music.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 3
Jorge Andrés Linares Guerra
Went with my friends for the very first time. We had such a great time, Samantha was an absolute all star! Great service, she made us feel comfortable and we had a great time with her as our bartender. We are definitely coming back! Also the cheese platter we got was delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mark Gamble
Date night……Sunday fundayDietary restrictions: Date worthy ♥️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wine and Cheese Tasting for Two, Cheese and Wine Pairing, Signature Cheese Flight
Alexander Thyberg
Very nice layout, very warm and welcoming staff, and is now my secret go-to place in town. The speakeasy esque back room really ties everything together. It can really seal away the outside nonsense of Patchogue. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Allen Arons
Awesome place great people and service! Cheese and wine are ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Janice Lambertson
We stopped in for lunch and we had a excellent cheese board and a lovely cabernet. The cheese was delicious and served with a nice variety. Highly recommend going. We plan on going back again soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Signature Cheese Flight
Dina S.
This place looks like such a hole in the wall from the outside but it's anything but that on the inside. A couple of my girlfriends and I were so happy to sit in the front room and enjoy a delicious cheese, fruit and jam spread paired with some great wine. We had manchego, brie, and this cheese that has crystallized pieces inside. All the cheeses were so good! Come to find out that behind a bookcase that we sat by the whole time, there was a massive bar area and even a cute little shop! We were in shock! They're still working on the bar in the back which is debuting as a speakeasy in November. What a gem!
I've been here for my birthday and for just a casual sit in and had great experiences. Most recently I had a group event here and the staff was excellent and hospitable and the food and wine is always awesome!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheese and Wine Pairing
natalie plaia
The cheese tasting for two was amazing. Such a great experience. Wonderful staff & prices!
nina bellone
My husband and I have had a gift certificate for this place for YEARS. For years, every few months we've made plans to go to the Cheese Patch. Every time we checked the website for their hours, go to the store and find the store closed. Today, my daughter and I wanted a special lunch out with her favorite food, cheese. I once again checked the website, they open at 11AM. We get there at 11:45, they were closed and the door said they opened at 1:00. So we walked around a bit. We went back at 1, closed and went back again at 1:20 and they were still closed. So for at least the 6th time in the last few years we went to another place and the gift certificate showing its age stayed in my wallet. We enjoyed our food at another place and while we walked back to the car we saw the cheese patch open at 2:15. I was tempted to walk in and talk with whomever would listen but saw them serving a customer and decided they already wasted more of my time than I wanted to give.So, I'm sure the food is fantastic but I wouldn't know. My review will stay until we have the chance to really find out.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Kevin N.
Best cheese shop ever!! Clean,cozy, friendly, priced appropriately and always served in a timely manner. Do not skip the crackers and jam.
Amanda R.
An excellent local cheese shop in the heart of Patchogue. Great for choose-your-own cheeses to go, lovely boards of cheese with dried fruits and nuts to enjoy there or to take with you to a gathering (or home for yourself haha). They create all different sized boards for events, parties, and holidays if you need a sharp looking charcuterie to bring with you somewhere.The Cheese Patch is a cute little spot you can sit and hang out with friends or family while sipping on wine and snacking on charcuterie. They host live music nights and other cool events and specials depending on the time of year. (You can stay in the loop by following their social media.) The owner, Paige, is very knowledgable about cheese and wine and gives great recommendations so definitely ask if you are looking to try something new!
Drove all the way there on Wednesday and it was closed at 3 PM even though it said it should be open from 1 PM to 6 PM. No sign on the door or reason given.
We recently visited this restaurant to try it a second time. My experience wasn't any better. It does well on Yelp, so it might just be me, so you be the judge: At first glance, the place looked dark and like a small shop cheese chop that was closed. I have come to realize that a trap door leads into the restaurant and opens to expose it from the other end. This feature must be new because I do not recall from my 2017 experience. I like this "Hogwarts-like" feature, and its neatness suits me perfectly. The setup inside is pretty nifty and romantic, which is exactly my goal with my wife. The small cozy establishment has a very long bar that eats up much of the space inside. This is not necessarily a problem, except that there is a dog excited for new guests, cutting into the already narrow path. The dog was kind of cute at first, but kept coming back and kind of disrupting the conversation. Except for mild chastising, the dog was just on an adventure. The lady running the establishment wasn't exactly on top of it, but it wasn't as if the dog was barking or jumping on anyone other than "making the rounds" to check us out, sniff, and stare when food came out. We did notice that the dog got everywhere, including cubbies with plates near the ground, which I hope were just there for decor. The nice serving lady seemed out of sorts (as if she wasn't prepared for clients). She needed updated menus with the wines or items they were offering included, but these had not been printed, I suppose. Understand that we had in mind a series of items from their website menu that were nowhere to be found in their more limited selection. So, we "adjust our palette" to select something else. We wanted a flight of wines (something we thought was a thing for them); she provided it, but it was as if it were a "side thing" because they stopped doing flights (?). She did say they were in the process of switching over seasonal vintages, though I am uncertain how this is part of why they don't do flights anymore. The flights came with one selection that was different from our choice because the wine had turned, so she just replaced it for us without feedback (one of the whites). It also came with a red that was turned, and we had to return it. No problem, in that she just brought us another choice. But she lacked communication with us to offer options on the first. Then came a second dog. This one was a bit barky, and the distractions only grew. I'm looking back at my wife, and right beside her is the yellow-taped murder scene that had once been the mood that had accompanied us that Saturday. The seats were not exactly comfortable because they were narrow (my butt is just too big for them, so that's on me). Yet, by now, the little things are starting to stack up into a big pile. I don't think round tables for such a small establishment work well, as was evident when other folks walked in (two couples who were sitting together but couldn't really "share" the tables). The charcuterie eventually arrived but lacked a few items that were supposed to be included with it. We did ask for the nuts because I really wanted those, but there were pickles and the like missing from the order. Whatever: at that point, we were hungry and, frankly, done with this place. Our dish, I will say, was lovely despite its missing parts. And tasted even better. There were no issues with this part; they have really tasty cheeses. The wines were OK (barring the one that was turned that we did taste). Look, my wife implored me not to write a review because our experience was so bad all we could do was laugh. In truth, I hate writing bad reviews. However, I don't consider myself picky or overtly critical, but I am on Yelp because I like to read people's honest experiences about an establishment and feel I should pay it back. This was my honest experience at The Cheese Patch, and perhaps it was a one-off, but it was mine and my last, considering my 2017 "go" had not r
Interesting place, friendly staff. Good place to catch some local music.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 3
Went with my friends for the very first time. We had such a great time, Samantha was an absolute all star! Great service, she made us feel comfortable and we had a great time with her as our bartender. We are definitely coming back! Also the cheese platter we got was delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Date night……Sunday fundayDietary restrictions: Date worthy ♥️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wine and Cheese Tasting for Two, Cheese and Wine Pairing, Signature Cheese Flight
Very nice layout, very warm and welcoming staff, and is now my secret go-to place in town. The speakeasy esque back room really ties everything together. It can really seal away the outside nonsense of Patchogue. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Awesome place great people and service! Cheese and wine are ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We stopped in for lunch and we had a excellent cheese board and a lovely cabernet. The cheese was delicious and served with a nice variety. Highly recommend going. We plan on going back again soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Signature Cheese Flight
This place looks like such a hole in the wall from the outside but it's anything but that on the inside. A couple of my girlfriends and I were so happy to sit in the front room and enjoy a delicious cheese, fruit and jam spread paired with some great wine. We had manchego, brie, and this cheese that has crystallized pieces inside. All the cheeses were so good! Come to find out that behind a bookcase that we sat by the whole time, there was a massive bar area and even a cute little shop! We were in shock! They're still working on the bar in the back which is debuting as a speakeasy in November. What a gem!
Cassidy was fantastic as was the wine and cheese!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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I've been here for my birthday and for just a casual sit in and had great experiences. Most recently I had a group event here and the staff was excellent and hospitable and the food and wine is always awesome!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheese and Wine Pairing
The cheese tasting for two was amazing. Such a great experience. Wonderful staff & prices!
My husband and I have had a gift certificate for this place for YEARS. For years, every few months we've made plans to go to the Cheese Patch. Every time we checked the website for their hours, go to the store and find the store closed. Today, my daughter and I wanted a special lunch out with her favorite food, cheese. I once again checked the website, they open at 11AM. We get there at 11:45, they were closed and the door said they opened at 1:00. So we walked around a bit. We went back at 1, closed and went back again at 1:20 and they were still closed. So for at least the 6th time in the last few years we went to another place and the gift certificate showing its age stayed in my wallet. We enjoyed our food at another place and while we walked back to the car we saw the cheese patch open at 2:15. I was tempted to walk in and talk with whomever would listen but saw them serving a customer and decided they already wasted more of my time than I wanted to give.So, I'm sure the food is fantastic but I wouldn't know. My review will stay until we have the chance to really find out.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Best cheese shop ever!! Clean,cozy, friendly, priced appropriately and always served in a timely manner. Do not skip the crackers and jam.
An excellent local cheese shop in the heart of Patchogue. Great for choose-your-own cheeses to go, lovely boards of cheese with dried fruits and nuts to enjoy there or to take with you to a gathering (or home for yourself haha). They create all different sized boards for events, parties, and holidays if you need a sharp looking charcuterie to bring with you somewhere.The Cheese Patch is a cute little spot you can sit and hang out with friends or family while sipping on wine and snacking on charcuterie. They host live music nights and other cool events and specials depending on the time of year. (You can stay in the loop by following their social media.) The owner, Paige, is very knowledgable about cheese and wine and gives great recommendations so definitely ask if you are looking to try something new!