Pick from over 40 matured cheeses air-flown from Europe at this cheese bar. Cheeses range from soft and creamy Truffle Brie to semi-hard Appenzeller from Switzerland. Can’t decide what to get? Go for the Petit Plateau a cheese board comprising four different cheeses: Tommy Brulee, Rocher Nantais, Pave Correzien and Long Cendre. The selection features a mix of ewe’s milk, cow’s milk and goat’s milk.

Wine Connection Cheese Bar
Address: 11 Unity Street Robertson Walk, S(237995)

Get your cheese fix with Cheeselads lavish platters. Whether you’re enjoying the platter by yourself or with loved ones, there’s one for everyone. Try the grand platter which features four artisanal cheeses, smokey hummus, dried fruits and more. If you prefer to enjoy your cheese with meat, go for the meat and cheese platter and indulge in six artisanal cheeses and five charcuterie including prosciutto di parma, glazed ham and saucisson. The lush platter is also accompanied by pickles, assorted nuts and a choice of jam or hummus.

Cheeselads
Address: 117 Tyrwhitt Road, S(207546)

Satisfy your cheese cravings at Little Farms. Here, cheese are sourced from all around the world—try creamy Brie from Australian brand Maggie Beer or indulge in Emmental Savoie from France. While you’re here, don’t forget to pick up accompaniments to pair with your cheese. The all-natural and organic grocer offers a selection of items from tantalising bottles of vino to dried fruit.

Little Farms (multiple locations)
Address: 491 River Valley Road, 01-20, S(248371)

If you’re tired of the classic selection of cheddar, brie and parmesan, head to The Cheese Trap for some unique cheeses. Whether you prefer a soft cheese or one made from buffalo milk, this speciality cheese joint offers slices perfect for every palate. Try the kaalust buffalo five months, a sweet and creamy cheese made from water buffalo pasteurised milk. It’s aged for five months resulting in a gentle and mild flavour with a beautifully creamy texture. Those who enjoy blue cheese can go for the organic blue bastiaansen two months, a flavourful blue cheese that pairs perfectly with vintage fortified wines. 

The Cheese Trap
Address: 138 Robinson Road, 03-01 Oxley Tower, S(068906)

At this gourmet cheese shop, choose from a range of cheeses obtained from French farms. Highlights include the chabichou du poitou, a creamy semi soft cheese made from unpasteurised goats milk; and the coulommiers, a buttery and nutty cheese made from cow’s milk. Not a fan of soft cheese? Go for the tomme pilota, a hard cheese comprising a blend of sheep and cow’s milk. The result is a cheese that offers flavours of nuts and melted butter. 

So France
Address: 7 Fraser Street, 01-51/56 Duo Galleria, S(189356)

Expect nothing less than a cheese haven at The Cheese Shop. This speciality store offers a remarkable selection of artisanal goodies from the UK, France, Italy, Spain and Holland. Can't decide what to get? Go for the Journey Around Europe selection pack, one that features a curated selection of hard and soft cheeses obtained from various parts of Europe, including rich brie with truffle, creamy gorgonzola, and Snowdonia black bomber. The latter is an extra mature cheddar made from pasteurised milk, offering tangy flavours and a creamy texture.

The Cheese Shop
Address: 58 Jalan Jurong Kechil, JK Building, S(598582)

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Head to The Cheese Ark for uncommon, rare, and unconventional cheeses sourced from traditional cheesemakers across Europe. Look out for unique slices such as Bergkase, a strong and nutty hard mountain cheese from Austria; and Taggiasco, a creamy goat's milk cheese topped with spicy pepperoncino and olives. As the speciality cheese shop works with a wide variety of small traditional farms and cheesemakers, its cheese selection changes weekly. So, head down regularly and look out for new slices. Private cheese tasting sessions are also available, providing gourmands with a detailed walkthrough of 10 different slices of cheese.

The Cheese Ark
Address: 49 Stirling Road, 01-489, S(141049)

La Fromagerie offers a wide selection of French and European cheese and is the brainchild of chef Julien Bompard from now-shuttered Le Saint Julien restaurant. Classic and vintage cheeses are available in stores and online, including the premium Mimolette, aged 36 months. This hard cheese originates from Northern France and is coloured with annatto (natural food colouring) giving off a beautiful orange hue. It’s yolky and fruity, pairing perfectly with aged whisky.

La Fromagerie
Address: 5 Mohamed Sultan Road, S(239014)

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On top of modern European fare, Culina also offers a wide range of cheese. Head to the charcuterie counter and choose from over 60 different varieties, each curated from sustainable sources across Europe (including France, Spain and the Netherlands). Some classics at this grocer include Comte and Emmental. For something more interesting, try the Vacherin Mont D’Or, a distinctly soft cheese with sweet and woody flavours. These cheeses are also used in its restaurant dishes, such as the Culina burger, featuring buttery Emmental cheese, allowing you to sample their selection before purchasing. Its selection changes depending on the season, so head back often to not miss out on your favourite slices.

Culina at COMO Dempsey
Address:15 Dempsey Road, S(249675), +65 6474 7338

Inspired by fromageries in Europe is The Cheese Artisans, a speciality store that boasts over 80 varieties of artisanal cheeses across Europe. Try its experimental cheeses that offer unique takes on classic flavours, like the Yan Xun Wei. Inspired by Singapore’s rich and diverse culture, this cheese comprises a medley of eastern and western flavours—it’s lightly hickory smoked and packed with Chinese black tea leaves. The result is a creamy and buttery cheese with slightly spicy and refined tea undertones.  

The Cheese Artisans
Address: 435 Orchard Road, 21-06 Wisma Atria, S(238877)

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