The Village Gourmet Cheese Shoppe

Europe comes to Main Street! Whenever I walk in the front door, I feel like I have stepped off into a Parisian shop. Small bistro tables both out front and just inside the door add to this thought. As you progress through the crowd toward the rear, you will walk between a wall of crackers, chips, biscuits, candy, popcorn, jams, spreads on one side while browsing by the finest selection of cheeses on the other. Whether you prefer goat or cow milk-based cheeses, they have a substantial variety to make your selections. They also have a salad counter to order a salad for lunch or dinner. There is a case with German sausages, prepared meats, and unique items. In the rear of the store is a large chalkboard listing the extensive selection of sandwiches, wraps and panini's to choose. I am a "New Yorker" so I enjoy my pastrami on toasted rye with swiss cheese and coleslaw. They serve Hale and Hearty Soups daily as well as baked goods and coffees. They have several beverage cases to choose from soda to juices to ready to drink teas. A visit here and then either retreat to the rear grounds and take a seat by the beautiful fountain tucked inside the garden or stroll down to Agawam Lake and enjoy the moment, enjoy the day! Now you can't get more European than that except maybe bring your wine.

Visited here for the first time last week with my client. I thought it was nicely put together allowing people space to sit and eat right at the front of shop. The menu was Large. Lots of choices. I waited a while for two sandwiches And proceeded to sit at the tables in front with my client. During eating my client realized she needed a straw and went up to the counter to ask for one... (Now.... my client has (EOA) which makes her forget the names of simple things like "straw" so upon approaching the man at register to ask him for "A thingy" for her Cup. He immediately corrected her with a slight attitude naming " the Thingy as a Straw." I didn't say anything at the time because I didn't want to embarrass my client... Then yesterday we returned to the shop at my clients request her not Knowing or remembering the happenings of last week and the experience was much better. Seemed more friendly and atmosphere was fantastic. Food was good and the Coffee was delicious... Pricey menu but welcome to the Hamptons.

Great food and awsome people servose os amazing

An old favorite. Great bagels and sandwiches and coffee. No fuss, easy going shop with little surprises among the stock. Great cheeses and wonderful owners.