The Cheese Course

The one in Pinecrest is awesomeness smells fine. So why does this one have this horrid bacteria smell? SCRUB THIS PLACE DOWN and clean the air vents which seem to be a big source of the smell. Bad management lets poor cleaning continue. Cheese has an aroma, but the bacteria smell in this particular store should evoke those instinctive warnings that cause one to beat a hasty retreat. If I have a Cheese Course jones, I go down to the one in Miami. If this one had its act together, and I didn’t gag coming through the door, it would become a destination.

I am a big fan of The Cheese Course, though I typically get the same thing (or some variation). I love the American Field Greens salad, but I swap out the dressing for the mustard-​shallot vinaigrette instead of the honey-​tarragon vinaigrette. It cannot be good for me. It comes loaded with white cheddar, tomatoes, avocado and bacon. Sometimes I get it with a small soup. The one time I strayed and got a sandwich, I was disappointed. So the American Field Greens it is for me.
The service is friendly and quick, and the location is near my office, making it convenient for a weekday lunch. It is on the pricey side, so it tends to be a treat for me.

Been coming here for a year, 3 to 4 times per wk, UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT! Bad, bad, bad. They are changing the portions, smaller and keeping the prices the same, not creating new dishes with new prices. Just change the product.
If this is an indication of the new management, STAY AWAY!!!
I will follow-​up in a month.
More to come…

Located right next to ipic this is a good spot to go to for a quick bite to eat. Has good wine, cheese, and very good caprese sandwich. Friendly staff.

Been coming here for a while and enjoy the various locations of the cheese course and enjoy the food. The hours say open till 10 so we tried to go for dinner and at 920 the kitchen was closed and they had already cleared the patio. We were very disappointed by this since we really enjoy eating here, and it definitely makes you wonder if this is a corporate decision or the individual stores decision to close the kitchen before the store.

Great food… I have been to 3 locations and all 3 have been AWESOME!

Awesome lunch spot. My girlfriend and I both got sandwiches. She got the Prosciutto Sandwich with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, basil pesto, balsamic vinegar and olive oil. I got the roasted red pepper and eggplant Provençal half sandwich with tomato bisque soup. Both sandwiches were delicious (I snuck In a couple of large bites of her sandwich). The prosciutto was perfectly salty and savory. The bread were crispy baguettes the correct size and length to hold the content and not fall apart. One side had Pesto and the other side balsamic vinegar which softened the inside of the bread making a small pocket holding the ingredients. The tomato bisque was yum and not too heavy either. They were also very nice and gave us a bowl for water for our dog.

The Cheese Course is in Mizner Park, directly opposite Yard House, and next to the entrance to IPic Theater/​TANZY Restaurant. I walk by it often, and only after seeing a Groupon or Living Social Offer, thought I would give it a try. Have not purchased any of their wide selections of cheeses or wines, so I can’t comment on them, but suspect they are all quite good, otherwise they wouldn’t have so many offered, and wouldn’t be as popular as they are.
The OUTDOOR SEATING area is attractively designed, with lots of tables sheltered by huge umbrellas, and a long communal table always has fresh flowers as a center piece, which is a nice touch. The servers, though, could focus on actually wiping down the tables when they remove customer’s dishes, or just check that the tables are clean when they bring out food [you order at register, and your food is brought to your table, whether outside or inside].
I’ve had the GRILLED CHICKEN on a really good French whole wheat baguette, it was really tasty, made with a good amount of FONTINA cheese, tomatoes, basil pesto, and greens, nicely warmed, so the cheese melts just a bit. It may appear pricey at close to $ 10, but can easily be shared, and a packaged sandwich from SBUX is $ 5, so this is far better value. The FRESH MOZZZARELLA on the Caprese is served open faced, with a lot of ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, EVOO and vinegar. A delight to look at and a treat to eat.
Also, if you are into the Mizner Park people watching thing (and if not, you can’t avoid it anyway), when you sit outdoors, there is a Valet drop off in front of you. Be prepared to see many a parade of $ 100,000 to $ 300,000 cars being driven by VERY OLD silver haired dudes with too tight designer jeans and pink or aqua sweaters wrapped around their necks, accompanied by their apparent dates (spouses??) wearing stiletto heal shoes, carrying designer bags, with HUGE diamond rings weighing down their hands, and multiple face enhancements that they can’t smile even if they wanted to…

Not sure why we walked past this little spot so many times without stopping in for a bite. My mistake! We used to see people sitting out at the tables having a glass of wine and a little cheese and assumed that it was just a cheese shop that sold wine.
Well, it is a cheese shop. And they do sell wine. But they are much more than that entails.
The menu is not extensive, consists of a variety of cheese platters, salads and sandwiches. But each item is crafted well. The sandwiches are large (find a friend to share) and the ingredients are fresh, flavorful and pair well together. I’ve tried three and they were all worth the carbs!
Salads are also interesting and the dressings, which they will serve on the side (without rolling their eyes) are home made and zesty. Plus you can make substitutions to the ingredient list to suit whatever mood you are in. Don’t like goat cheese? They’ll suggest a similarly creamy blue for you. Don’t like feta? They’ll give you a nice salty crumbly cheese that still makes the salad work.
The staff members will recommend appropriate wine or beer to complement your menu selection, and the prices are more than reasonable — especially for Boca!
On Thursdays — they have $ 5 glasses of wine and $ 9 bottles. What a lovely way to spend happy hour with a few friends. A platter of interesting, unusual cheeses paired with the perfect beverage.
Feeling uneducated? Not to worry… not only will they help you pick out what you might like based on your preferences, they have samples out for you to try and they offer tastings and classes to educate your palate. Or — if you’re like me — to just try some cheeses you might otherwise never have experienced.
Seatings is available both inside and out. On a nice evening, it’s nice to sit at the large communal picnic table and strike up a conversation with some other folks that have discovered the joy of this little shop.

I give The Cheese Course a 4.5 rating — because it is great for what it is: a unique, endearing, and totally cool informal place. This is no sit down at a table with fancy waiters place. You have to be in the mood for a more European experience in order to really appreciate it.
You order from a very extensive sub and salad menu on the wall (each item pairs the ingredients to highlight the appropriate cheese). Then you order a wine that fits the meal perfectly. Example: Albacore White Tuna Melt with Gruyère; or, Grilled Chicken Breast with Fontina. You also can order great soups and quiches.
Once you order your food and wine, you can go outside under nice tents and sit at the communal wood table or claim a private steel table for your party.
This place is great for what it is. And I like what it is!
(Note: I do not give 5 star ratings — 4.5 is the best I give. Hoping one day I find a place that gives me a transcendent experience of nirvana).

This is an excellent sandwich place if you love cheeses from all over the world on white or whole wheat baguettes. The combination are mouth watering… my particular favorites being the roast turkey, smoked cheddar and fruit chutney Or Serrano ham, Manchego with black olive tapenade. You can enjoy a great sandwich, or salad or soup with a nice glass of wine either indoors (they keep it very cool,) or outdoors under a canopy. Love this place for casual dining

The Cheese Course was our first stop during our multi-​course evening out on Mizner Park. The 4.5 star rating on Unilocal is completely accurate. This place is a real gem. If you like wine and you like cheese, then The Cheese Course is the place for you.
We enjoyed a $ 9 bottle of Merlot as part of the «Sipin Thursday» special; $ 3 glasses of wine were also available.
We ordered the bold favors six category sampler which easily served two and did not disappoint. The cheeses were flavorful and superbly matched with our red wine.
The young lady who assisted us when we arrived was very knowledgeable about cheese and wine pairings and definitely steered us in the right direction with our choices.
We sat outside at a quaint two-​topper reminiscent of a European-​style café on a beautiful summer evening.
The Cheese Course was a great first stop on our Mizner Plaza journey.

There is no other word to describe The Cheese Course, but that of Love. I love the Cheese Course. I always wanted to venture in, never did, and then one day, I put my foot down and said «we’re going here for lunch». Best decision ever!!! Walking in, there is cheese and wine and HUGE menu on the wall. I literally sat there for 10 minutes trying to decide what I want. Its a type of order and they bring to your table type of place.
So I go for the classic choice… grilled cheese and tomato soup. This is not your run of the mill grilled cheese though. We’re talking baguette, with fontina and brie cheese. Tomato soup… omg. Yes, I said it… OMG. Creamy tomato soup, with swirls of sour cream and fresh basil. It was ridiculous. My mom, who was with me, got a quiche. It was insane! The crust was super buttery, and there was a perfect balance between egg and cheese and vegetable. It was so fluffy and not super dense like some quiches.
Love the atmosphere too. Tables outside under a huge umbrella, with rustic decorations on the tables.
Can’t wait to go back and get a cheese platter and wine.

This location is a little larger, it seems, than the one in Coral Springs and has a bit more outdoor seating.
In general, The Cheese Course (as a small chain) may be my favorite place not only in South Florida, but just ever. It’s the perfect combination of casual, cheese, and affordability.
Again, as in my review for the one in Coral Springs, if you don’t like cheese, you might not want to come here. You also cannot be my friend.
They have a large variety of cheese. If you aren’t sure what to get or have questions, they are very helpful and knowledgable here. Be sure to ask! A good place to start is one of their suggestions for plates on the boards. But if you know what you like, walk around and make a mental list of what you want.
The sandwiches and soups are always good and paired perfectly. The cheese is delicious — I mean it is cheese, and they happen to have the best kinds in the area. The pairings are perfect too. And you get a great amount for your dollar.
Their house wines are particularly great. I have tried the cabernet sauvignon and pinot grigio and both were excellent.
Try eating outside here as the layout inside is a little funky and outside is a little more open. If you come in for lunch, try the tropical iced tea — it’s really yummy.

I went there for the first time today. I really enjoyed it! I was impressed! I wanted the grilled chicken breast sandwich I saw on the menu… but I was not familiar with the cheese that usually comes with it. They let me sample the cheese (which was GOOD), however I chose to substitute it for mozzarella cheese because that is one of my favorites! The sandwich was GREAT and very flavorful. I also enjoyed their loaded baked potato soup! Great place with great variety. I will definitely be going back soon!

First visit so need to return now that I know the ropes. Found out afterwards that they offer cheese samples which I didn’t notice. Went for lunch so did not explore the wine options. Went with a simple chicken salad over lettuce which was good but soon realized I missed out by not trying one of their sandwiches. Next time

We stop here to pick up hard to find California cheese. You have to try Mt. Tam triple cream, Midnight Moon, and Carmody with a white wine. They will cut you a wedge of your choice so you can buy a small amount to take home and try.
They have nice outdoor seating and wine by the bottle or glass. Also, the have cheese plates, sandwiches and salads.

Everything I had was delicious but it was a little overwhelming trying to decide which 3 cheeses I wanted. The girl at the counter was very patient and super nice to deal with all the questions I had. I ended up with a mild blue cheese, stronger Bree, and manchego cheese. My favorite was the stronger tasting Bree. I picked fig jelly, and pesto but it also came with grapes and bread. It was more than enough for 2 people. We also order sandwiches on top of that. I had the applewood bacon sandwich with goat Gouda, tomatoes, avocado, spring greens, and aioli. Delish! Can’t wait to go back and try their other cheeses.

I get a text from my brother in law around noon to meet him, and my sister, at the Cheese Course, for lunch. I’m excited!!! We’ve been talking about doing this for months and, waiting for this moment, I had refrained from coming here… I wanted my first time to be with them, cheese lovers like me.
The day could not have been more beautiful! Perfect blue sky, beautiful puffy white clouds, so we decided to sit outside. They ordered some sandwiches, and a One Cheese Course each. I opted for the Three Cheese Course and Two Accompaniment. I selected the following:
1. Fromager D’Affinois (Bloomy Rind Cheese) from France. This was the mildest cheese of the three I selected. Similar to a Brie, it’s creamy, and good by itself. I would not recommend adding any of the accompaniments to it, since the flavor of the cheese would probably get lost. My sister loved this one…
2. Roquefort (Blue Cheese) from France. Very strong, creamy, and a bit spicy. My brother in law was very happy with this selection, and I was too. By itself was great but, when I added the fig jam to it, WOW!!! That combination was outstanding, I could not stop eating it.
3. Truffle Tremor (Bloomy Rind Cheese) from USA. This is another strong, earthy cheese. It’s truffle with velvety goat cheese. I really liked the texture of this one, and the flavor. This one too paired very well with the fig jam.
As you can see I selected the fig jam as one of the accompaniments to my course, and the second one was fresh cut green apples. The course also comes with cold grapes, which were so juicy and fresh that was a great palette cleanse between cheeses.
To complete our already perfect meal, we shared a bottle of the Sauvignon Blanc wine, Guenoc.
The staff was very helpful, and very friendly. They made recommendations, allowed us to try different cheeses before making our final selections, and even gave us extra bread for all the cheeses we had on the table.
I absolutely loved The Cheese Course. It’s a casual and very welcoming place. Great for sharing, conversing, and I can’t wait to go back to try more.

If there is a Yuppie heaven, Cheese Course is it.
Though I knew was only at one of the local Rat Mouth establishments… I have been politely advised that Boca da Ratones refers not to a rat’s mouth but was, in early Spanish navigational jargon, a reference to a jagged inlet… I could swear that I was seated at a European Bistro; except for the service which tends to be rather typical American ill trained goofy.
Anyway, for cheese it’s difficult to beat Cheese Course with its basic selections not only by country and region (American, Spanish, Italian, French, British Isles, Netherlands & etc.) but also by flavor, from mild to bold along with a most complete artisan (fresh, bloomy, washed, hard, soft, blue & etc.) pairing selection.
Going inside it took me well over an hour to examine and go over the listings of all the various cheeses available, some of which are classical standards, others unique and a few exotics if not oddly enough erotic such as those named after and formed into the likeness of a women’s breasts (see picture).
Overall a great place to sit, relax, have a sandwich, some really good wine and sort of «cheese out» for the day.