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The Cheese Bar Purveyor of Gourmet Artisanal Cheese | Markets | Gift Sets | Artisanal Cheeseboards | Event Space
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A little bit about The Cheese Bar....

The Cheese Bar is a small local business that specializes in seeking out 100% Canadian Artisanal Cheese with an initial focus on cheese produced in Southwestern Ontario. With a selection of sheep, goat, dairy cow and water buffalo cheese, offering nearly 50 types from 7 different producers, The Cheese Bar continues to grow it's cheese portfolio. Whether you're a fan of soft, semi soft, firm or aged cheese, The Cheese Bar has something for you. From Brie, Camemberts, and Triple Creams to Garlic and Chive, Cumin or Wild Nettle, to naturally smoked applewood and Black Truffle Goudas to deliciously sharp Cheddar, there's only time that stands between you and trying them all!!!!!

If you’ve seen our cheese case lately you have probably noticed we’ve got a few ash-covered cheeses. This traditional m...
10/16/2026

If you’ve seen our cheese case lately you have probably noticed we’ve got a few ash-covered cheeses. This traditional method of coating cheese in ash dates back to medevil times - cheesemakers dusted their cheeses with wood ash to help protect the surface and assist in ripening. Today, food-grade vegetable ash is more commonly used, creating that striking black-and-white look while helping to balance the acidity as the cheese matures.

Pictured here are:
Cheval Noir, a semi-soft, mild & buttery, unpasturized cow’s-milk cheese from Quebec
Grey Owl, a tangy goat cheese from Quebec with a soft creamline and chalky interior
Le Petit Pave de Paris, a blend of cow’s milk and goat’s milk shaped to resemble a classic Parisian cobblestone, mineral & earthy exterior with a rich & mildy sweet interior.

Curious to try one of these cheeses? Come see us at the cheese case for a sample!

Calling all truffle lovers. This ones for you! Introducing Duo De Brie Aux Truffes from France. To make this masterpiece...
09/26/2026

Calling all truffle lovers. This ones for you! Introducing Duo De Brie Aux Truffes from France. To make this masterpiece, an almost ripe wheel of Brie is cut open, then layered with black truffle slices and mascarpone, before being aged until the truffle has perfumed the entire cheese and the Brie is at its peak. Pair with ch*****ne and baguette.

Excited that all of you can get some of our dips and cheese balls at Raymont's Berries
07/18/2026

Excited that all of you can get some of our dips and cheese balls at Raymont's Berries

07/16/2026

‼️JULY SPECIAL‼️
Make any purchase in-store and get all 6 of these cheeses for $50!! (Reg. $80 value!) That’s less than $10 per cheese!!

This is an excellent opportunity to try some new Canadian cheeses, or if you’re bringing any cheese boards to summer gatherings this will go a long way! You could make multiple boards out of a variety of these 6 cheeses.

What cheeses are included in this Alexis de Portneuf Specialty Cheese Box?

Le Cendrillon - semi-soft, surface-ripened, ash-covered goat cheese

Aged Caprano - firm-ripened aged goat cheese

Bleubry - triple cream Brie cheese with blue veins

Cantonnier - firm, surface-ripened, washed-rind cheese

Cendré de Lune - triple cream Brie cheese coated in vegetable ash

Sir Laurier - soft, surface-ripened, washed-rind cheese

Join us this Sunday for a special pop-up with The Cheese Bar at the farm from 11am to 3pm🧀 A selection of local and prem...
06/25/2026

Join us this Sunday for a special pop-up with The Cheese Bar at the farm from 11am to 3pm

🧀 A selection of local and premium cheeses
🥬 Lettuce, garlic, zucchini, rhubarb and more (all home grown, straight from our field)
🥂 Local, dry hard c***r - from our orchard to your glass

We can’t wait to see you!

Looking for a dairy option that may be easier on digestion? A2 Cheese might be for you! What is A2 cheese and how does i...
06/09/2026

Looking for a dairy option that may be easier on digestion? A2 Cheese might be for you!

What is A2 cheese and how does it differ from other cheese?
It all comes down to the milk protein. Most conventional dairy contains both A1 and A2 beta-casein proteins, while A2 cheese is made from milk containing only the A2 protein. Some people who experience discomfort with regular dairy find A2 products easier to enjoy.

Want to give A2 cheese a try? We currently have Heritage Cheddar and Niagara Gold from Ontario’s Upper Canada Cheese Company in our cheese case! Stop by for a sample and see just how delicious these A2 cheese are! 🧀🇨🇦

So excited to share two fabulous pairs with all of you tomorrow morning at the market. Huge shout out to The Downtown Wi...
05/29/2026

So excited to share two fabulous pairs with all of you tomorrow morning at the market. Huge shout out to The Downtown Windsor BIA for including us in this launch

05/27/2026

Have you tried Truffle Manchego yet? A luxurious sheep’s milk cheese from Spain infused with real black truffle paste. It’s creamy, has a slight tangy sharpness, and a deeply savory aftertaste of garlic and earthiness.

How to use this cheese?

🧀 Make a gourmet mac n cheese! Shred this alongside a sharp cheddar in your sauce for the ultimate upgrade!

🧀 It’s pizza-oven season! Shave this cheese over your next white-sauce pizza with mushrooms and arugula.. *Chefs kiss*

🧀 Add it to your next cheeseboard! Set it out 30-45 minutes before serving. Let it come to room temp for the full truffle flavour to release.

🍷Pair this cheese with a Spanish w**e! Try an aged Rioja which will have notes of oak, leather and vanilla to match the earthy truffle aroma and flavour. Or try a sparkling, crisp Cava where the bubbles will cleanse your palate after a rich, creamy bite!

We’ve brought this to our last few pop-ups and markets and it has nearly sold out each time! Catch us this Friday at the to try a sample and maybe take a piece home with you. 😊

Introducing Pippa 🧀 - inspired by the classic crottin style cheeses found in the south of France, this cheese is made fr...
05/21/2026

Introducing Pippa 🧀 - inspired by the classic crottin style cheeses found in the south of France, this cheese is made from fresh chevre at Rivers Edge Goat Dairy in Arthur, Ontario.

This cheese is hand rolled and aged until a soft white mold rind grows on the outside. It’s a soft cheese with a chalky, fudgy firmness to it. Pippa has woodsy and mushroomy notes with a stronger, sharp goaty flavour.

How to enjoy this cheese:

🧀 Try the “Chèvre Chaud” Method, the most famous way to eat Crottin style cheese - warm up the whole round in the oven and serve with toasted bread, or, slice the round onto baguette slices and bake in the oven. Serve these warm goat cheese toasts with a mixed green salad!

🧀 Make a pasta sauce with it! Start by sauteing your aromatics and veggies in some olive oil, crumble in some Pippa along with a splash of starchy pasta water, stir until the cheese breaks down and comes together into a rich, creamy sauce!

🧀 Keep it simple and add to your cheese board as-is! Let it sit out to room temperature and serve with nuts, sliced fruit and a drizzle of honey.

Best w**e to pair with it?
A crisp, high acid w**e to cut through the tanginess of the goat cheese - try Sauvignon Blanc or unoaked Chardonnay!

05/17/2026

Come sample and hang with all of us!

Address

25 Amy Croft Drive Unit 29-30B
Lakeshore, ON
N9K1C7

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

+12263485277

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