Located on San Pablo in Berkeley, this place maybe small, but packs a powerful punch! I lucked out by finding parking right in front of the store. When you walk in, it seems chaotic. Shelves everywhere with various items (like teapots and jams) for sale. Keep walking back and you will approach the sandwich order counter. I chose the "create your own sandwich" option. Prosciutto and salami on a soft roll with Gouda, tomato's, lettuce, and hot mustard. It was about $14 (but that was because I ordered my sandwich with salami). I would definitely recommend this place AND come back again.
Lauren
Wondeful selection of a cheese and a wide variety of products available for bulk purchase
Janice Ricks
Sorry to hear they are closing
hector ramirez
Great selection !
kelley b.
Great Bulk! Great Items! Great Prices! I love this place and have been coming here for years for their sandwiches and cheese selection. But have recently come to love their amazing, and super economical bulk selection. And then discovered their AMAZING teas! I have bought several of my favorite teas - both common and extremely exotic. LOVE Country Cheese!!!!
Paul M.
Great location for some high end appetizers... especially when the French friends are coming over. Staff was helpful & pleasant.
DubR C
Wide variety of cheeses from around the world as well as many other specialties such as Baklava 😋. Friendly and helpful staff. Parking can be a challenge during peak commute times.
Keizzel C.
With build your own sandwiches/one meat sandwiches starting at $8 and specialty sandwiches starting at $9.99 don't miss out on Country Cheese! With Montagues being my old sandwich stomping grounds I was on the lookout for a new sandwich spot that was both affordable and delicious which led me to check out this place. Country Cheese is located on San Pablo so it's farther away from the Berkeley student crowd but there's quite a bit of free 24 minute and 2 hour parking in the surrounding neighborhood. Not only is this a yummy sandwich spot, but they also sell various cheeses, Beechers Mac n Cheese, and even cater meat/cheese platters. I got the Italian speciality sandwich ($9.99) with salami, mortadella, provolone, spring mix, pepperoncini, salt & pepper, red vinegar, and tomatoes on a toasted soft roll (they toast all their breads) and YUM! The sandwich was a nice balance with even layers for each bite and I paired it with a bag of chips they sell in the store and it was a great lunch. Feel free to enjoy your meal outside at one of their tables or the bench area they have in the back of the store. Staff here was friendly during my visit and I'm sure I'll come back to try one of their other speciality sandwiches! Be sure to check out the signs near the deli so you can see new combos they are trying out.
Erica S.
I bought $15 of Cowgirl Creamery Red Hawk cheese- I've gotten it many, many times from stores and the Creamery itself in Pt Reyes. Unfortunately this one was expired. Yuck. There was no "Sell By" date printed on the wrapper (bad sign). Never buying cheese here again.
Zara Marin Franks
I've frequented this shop almost my whole life growing up in Berkeley. Their chocolate selection is out of this world and quality of teas incredible! Shirley is a true expert and travels to the source to hand pick her teas. Even though I no longer live in the area this will remain one of my most favorite shops in the WHOLE WORLD!
Yummy sandwiches. Really nice people. Check out their teas and coffees.
P. I.
One of the last mom-and-pops specialty stores in the East Bay, carrying a curated collection of fine foods and bulk items.You have to go there to understand!
Ugo R.
Since the parents retired, the daughter took over and almost double the prices. RIDICULOUS, GREED. And also they never want to give the receipt. HELLOOOO THIS IS AMERICA and not South East Asia. Get your s*** together
Adriana B.
Best sandwich I've had in a really long time. At least from a deli, they have high quality productions and really fancy potato chips to compliment the huge variety of sliced meats. I feel like the $10 was steep for a sandwich on sliced bread, but I took one bite and realized that I wasn't eating the cheap iceberg lettuce most places serve. The meat was sliced thin enough to have a texture but not too thick where it just feels like a meat overload. The avocado was tasted in every single bite of the sandwich. I would return. I actually wanted to go back like a few days after I went. The cashier was also managing the store, I wouldn't be surprised if she was the owner. They have a nice selection of cheeses, chocolate covered nuts, beverages and a couple tables to sit down and eat inside. The multi grain bread was toasted to a nice texture, not too hard but not so soft that the mayo and mustard wilts the bread. I was actually impressed with the sandwich and how it didn't start to disassemble mid way through. Happy to have gone here it's definitely a gem and worth every penny.
Richard Sheng
For a small establishment, they have a tremendous selection of cheeses. My go-to place when I need something obscure.
Located on San Pablo in Berkeley, this place maybe small, but packs a powerful punch! I lucked out by finding parking right in front of the store. When you walk in, it seems chaotic. Shelves everywhere with various items (like teapots and jams) for sale. Keep walking back and you will approach the sandwich order counter. I chose the "create your own sandwich" option. Prosciutto and salami on a soft roll with Gouda, tomato's, lettuce, and hot mustard. It was about $14 (but that was because I ordered my sandwich with salami). I would definitely recommend this place AND come back again.
Wondeful selection of a cheese and a wide variety of products available for bulk purchase
Sorry to hear they are closing
Great selection !
Great Bulk! Great Items! Great Prices! I love this place and have been coming here for years for their sandwiches and cheese selection. But have recently come to love their amazing, and super economical bulk selection. And then discovered their AMAZING teas! I have bought several of my favorite teas - both common and extremely exotic. LOVE Country Cheese!!!!
Great location for some high end appetizers... especially when the French friends are coming over. Staff was helpful & pleasant.
Wide variety of cheeses from around the world as well as many other specialties such as Baklava 😋. Friendly and helpful staff. Parking can be a challenge during peak commute times.
With build your own sandwiches/one meat sandwiches starting at $8 and specialty sandwiches starting at $9.99 don't miss out on Country Cheese! With Montagues being my old sandwich stomping grounds I was on the lookout for a new sandwich spot that was both affordable and delicious which led me to check out this place. Country Cheese is located on San Pablo so it's farther away from the Berkeley student crowd but there's quite a bit of free 24 minute and 2 hour parking in the surrounding neighborhood. Not only is this a yummy sandwich spot, but they also sell various cheeses, Beechers Mac n Cheese, and even cater meat/cheese platters. I got the Italian speciality sandwich ($9.99) with salami, mortadella, provolone, spring mix, pepperoncini, salt & pepper, red vinegar, and tomatoes on a toasted soft roll (they toast all their breads) and YUM! The sandwich was a nice balance with even layers for each bite and I paired it with a bag of chips they sell in the store and it was a great lunch. Feel free to enjoy your meal outside at one of their tables or the bench area they have in the back of the store. Staff here was friendly during my visit and I'm sure I'll come back to try one of their other speciality sandwiches! Be sure to check out the signs near the deli so you can see new combos they are trying out.
I bought $15 of Cowgirl Creamery Red Hawk cheese- I've gotten it many, many times from stores and the Creamery itself in Pt Reyes. Unfortunately this one was expired. Yuck. There was no "Sell By" date printed on the wrapper (bad sign). Never buying cheese here again.
I've frequented this shop almost my whole life growing up in Berkeley. Their chocolate selection is out of this world and quality of teas incredible! Shirley is a true expert and travels to the source to hand pick her teas. Even though I no longer live in the area this will remain one of my most favorite shops in the WHOLE WORLD!
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Yummy sandwiches. Really nice people. Check out their teas and coffees.
One of the last mom-and-pops specialty stores in the East Bay, carrying a curated collection of fine foods and bulk items.You have to go there to understand!
Since the parents retired, the daughter took over and almost double the prices. RIDICULOUS, GREED. And also they never want to give the receipt. HELLOOOO THIS IS AMERICA and not South East Asia. Get your s*** together
Best sandwich I've had in a really long time. At least from a deli, they have high quality productions and really fancy potato chips to compliment the huge variety of sliced meats. I feel like the $10 was steep for a sandwich on sliced bread, but I took one bite and realized that I wasn't eating the cheap iceberg lettuce most places serve. The meat was sliced thin enough to have a texture but not too thick where it just feels like a meat overload. The avocado was tasted in every single bite of the sandwich. I would return. I actually wanted to go back like a few days after I went. The cashier was also managing the store, I wouldn't be surprised if she was the owner. They have a nice selection of cheeses, chocolate covered nuts, beverages and a couple tables to sit down and eat inside. The multi grain bread was toasted to a nice texture, not too hard but not so soft that the mayo and mustard wilts the bread. I was actually impressed with the sandwich and how it didn't start to disassemble mid way through. Happy to have gone here it's definitely a gem and worth every penny.
For a small establishment, they have a tremendous selection of cheeses. My go-to place when I need something obscure.