St. James Cheese Company - Uptown

Stopped by for a quick bite for lunch. I found this spot from a recommendation on TikTok. Pleasant and very quiet. I guess since I came after the lunch rush I missed the busy part of that day. I got the monstero sandwich with a salad. It was okay. The bread was a bit hard which made it difficult to really enjoy my sandwich without everything falling out. The girl who took my order was nice however when she brought my food out..she handed me plastic utensils. She explained that they were out of clean utensils which I didn’t think much of. But as I scanned the restaurant that honestly wasn’t that busy..maybe 4-5 tables at best..I noticed everyone has silverware not plastic. Also when I went to dump my food in their dish bin I noticed silverware in there as well. I want to note that I was also the only black patron in the building at that time. I don’t want to assume anything but I thought that was VERY odd. The place wasn’t even close to being busy but somehow they ran out of silverware for my order??? Oh okay, sure.

Even if it wasn’t their intention..the optics were terrible.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 1

Just got a regular grilled cheese for takeaway but it was good. A whole lot of different cheeses but not just cheese. Also have salads, jarred olives, and jarred pickles. Some chocolates.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

This place is off the beaten path and is perfect. You place your order on one side and then find your perfect spot, whether under shade outside or in a bright sunny spot. Unless you want a comfy, air-conditioned area. For me, I went with inside... I added pictures of the 2 plates I ordered. It's simply wonderful. So if you are looking for fresh food with a dash of mellow atmosphere, this is it! Though please be mindful, they do ask that the patrons clean up after themselves.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Stopped in to check it out and am so glad that i did! The blue cheese and roast beef sandwich is to die for!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great place to get adventurous with cheese.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

First time going to St James uptown off Prytania.
July 18 I had a lovely young lady to help me picking out three cheeses 🧀 for Sip and Paint Party celebrating 🥳 my birthday and another coworker very handsome man. letting me taste some goat they just got in it was delicious 😋
I just want to say need to pick something at the last minute and on a budget St James is place 😍 This my cheese board

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This place is just so good. The gruyere grilled cheese is epic and has been for years

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Fresh, healthy salad, sandwiches and entrees.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Burrata Salad with Pancetta, Parmasean Reggiano Salad

Friendly and helpful with yummy food. What else could we ask for?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Stopped in for a quick bite & expectations were far exceeded. Recommendations were given, and they were mind blowing cheeses and meats. The accoutrements on the plate included jelly, pickled okra, grapes, mustard, and jelly and a basket of bread. The atmosphere was warm, relaxed, and friendly.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great place to buy domestic and European cheeses.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

St. James Cheese Company is a cheese-fueled dream with a secret courtyard perfect for pretending you’re in a French rom-com. The three-cheese board is basically a dairy power trio, the tomato basil soup tastes like a warm hug, and the brie and ham sandwich could charm a Parisian. Then comes the chèvre cheesecake—tangy, creamy, and probably illegal in some states for being this good. Bring friends, or don’t. More cheese for you.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Ham and Brie Sandwich, Charcuterie Platter, Tomato Basil Soup

Do not sleep in this place, the service is amazing and the food somehow better.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Really loud inside with people talking. Recommend sitting outside. It's a little bit better.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Pretty neat place overall, kind employees, nice atmosphere, and our food came very quickly. My only complaint was that the mac & cheese was very dry.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 4