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Appetizers
Whipped Feta with Veggies

our savory, seasoned whipped feta with raw seasonal vegetables are just the right combination
$9.00
Spinach & Feta DIP

our spinach & feta dip, warmed & ready for dipping with toasted baguette bites
$8.00+
Mozzarella & Bruschetta

our house-made mozzarella with our bruschetta on toasted end points with
balsamic vinegar glaze & olive oil
$9.00
Smoked Salmon Pâté

Smoked salmon pâté with hints of lemon & capers topped with Parmigiana Reggiano on toasted
baguette bites
$6.00
Salads
Burrata Caprese Salad Main

Sliced meaty tomatoes and hand-pulled burrata filled with cream, drizzled with balsamic reduction, and olive oil, topped with fresh basil.
$12.00+
Greek Mediterranean Main

Fresh cucumbers, red onions, yellow, green, and red cherry tomatoes, and black Kalamata olives, marinated in house-made olive oil vinaigrette sprinkled with our freshest feta over local romaine lettuce.
$9.00+
Caesar Salad Main

Traditional Caesar salad with chopped romaine lettuce, house-made Caesar dressing, and garlic French bread croutons topped with aged Parmigianino-Reggiano.
$7.50+
Cranberry Pecan Gouda Coleslaw

Our house-made coleslaw with dried cranberries and Marieka Gouda.
$4.00
Greek Mediterranean Side Salad
Fresh cucumbers, red onions, yellow, green, and red cherry tomatoes, and black Kalamata olives, marinated in house-made olive oil vinaigrette sprinkled with our freshest feta over local romaine lettuce. Side size.
$4.00+
Caesar Side Salad
Traditional Caesar salad with chopped romaine lettuce, house-made Caesar dressing, and garlic French bread croutons topped with aged Parmigianino-Reggiano. Side size.
$4.00+
Burrata Caprese Side Size
Sliced meaty tomatoes and hand-pulled burrata filled with cream, drizzled with balsamic reduction, and olive oil, topped with fresh basil. Side size.
$6.00+
House Salad Main
Marieka 6 to 9 month Gouda atop locally sourced lettuce, boiled egg, plump Roma tomatoes, and garlic croutons. Your choice of dressing: Raspberry & Black Peppercorn Vinaigrette, Caesar, Thousand Island, Balsamic Vinegar and Oil, or Bleu Cheese.
$8.00+
House Salad Side
Marieka 6 to 9 month Gouda atop locally sourced lettuce, boiled egg, plump Roma tomatoes, and garlic croutons. Your choice of dressing: Raspberry & Black Peppercorn Vinaigrette, Caesar, Thousand Island, Balsamic Vinegar and Oil, or Bleu Cheese. Side size.
$4.00+
Smoked Salmon Pate Salad
Chèvre, smoked salmon made into a pâté, arugula, romaine lettuce, red onion, capers & a red wine vinaigrette
$11.00+
Artichoke & Parm Salad
Red peppers, onion, & tomato, on arugula with roasted artichokes & parmigiana Reggiano & topped with croutons & housemade Italian dressing
$10.00+
Sandwiches
Pimento And Gouda Bacon Jam
House-made pimento cheese made with goat cheese from Alabama makers and aged Gouda brought together with our own bacon and onion jam on buttered, grilled sourdough bread. Includes kettle chips.
$10.00+
Mobile Muffuletta Sandwich

A twist on the traditional muffuletta with almost a pound of hand cut Genoa salami, capicola, olive tampenade, capers, and smoked provolone cheese on toasted Italian bread. Includes kettle chips.
$12.00+
Cheddar Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Smoked Gouda on plain white bread. Perfect for the kiddos. Includes chips.
$4.50+
Chicken Salad and Pimento Cheese Croissant
Our house-made pimento cheese using Prairie Breeze, a great cheddar out of Iowa, and all white chicken on a buttery croissant. Includes chips.
$10.00+
Turkey Croissant With Gouda

Marieka Gouda on this sandwich is the star. At 6 to 9 months old, this aging gives the cheese just enough softness but complexity. No-nitrates, oven-roasted turkey, locally sourced lettuce, tomato, and our house-made garlic aioli are the perfect partners. Includes chips.
$12.00+
Reuben Sandwich
Brined corned beef sliced thinly on multigrain bread with crunchy sauerkraut, house-made thousand island dressing, and big eye Swiss. Includes kettle chips.
$11.00+
Ultimate Four Cheese Baguette Sandwich
White cheddar, smoked Gouda, big eye Swiss, and provolone with thick-cut applewood smoked bacon spread with jalapeño jam on an inside-out toasted baguette. Includes chips.
$8.00+
Buffalo Chicken Salad Sandwich

Spicy buffalo chicken salad made made with a crunchy, sharp white cheddar topped with lettuce, tomato and all on sourdough bread. Includes chips.
$12.00+
Smoked Ham & Mozzarella Baguette
Sweet and smoky ham and topped with fresh, hand-pulled mozzarella and house-made roasted garlic aioli on a crunchy, warmed baguette. Includes chips.
$10.00+
Oven Roasted Turkey Gouda And Slaw Sandwich

Oven-roasted, no-nitrates, sliced turkey, thick-cut bacon, and our house-made, dried cranberry coleslaw featuring Marieke Gouda on high crown white bread. Includes chips.
$10.00+
Extra Chips
Sandwiches come with Chips. Want more???
$1.00
Club Wrap
Oven roasted turkey, sweet ham and thick cut bacon, lettuce, tomato, crunchy aged cheddar and basil
aioli on a flour tortilla. Includes chips.
$11.00+
Half Sandwich Combo

Pick your half sandwich and soup/salad combo. Perfect in every way. *If selecting HOUSE side salad as your option, must indicate what dressing to be included: 1000 Island, Blue Cheese, Raspberry Peppercorn, Balsamic, Caesar, Italian
$10.00+
The Italian
Hot capicola & genoa salami with banana peppers & peppery arugula & of course provolone cheese & a
lemon aioli. All on a warmed baguette
$10.50+
Southwest Chicken Wrap
Roasted corn & red peppers with a black bean salsa, as well as our all white chicken & feta,
are terrific with arugula & tomato on a warmed flour tortilla
$11.00+
Spinach Feta Wrap
Delicious spinach & feta were enough but we went & added parmesan & tomato all
on a warmed flour tortilla
$9.50+
Turkey & Jalapeño Slaw Wrap
Oven roasted turkey & jalapeño slaw with Marieke gouda in a warmed flour
tortilla
$10.50+
Veggie & Gruyere Wrap
Spicy hummus, arugula, tomato, cucumber, red onion, rosemary mayo and Grand Cru
Gruyere cheese on a flour tortilla. Includes chips.
$9.50+
Dessert
Cheesecake Mini
Mini portion of rich lemon goat cheese cheesecake made by Belle Chèvre, an Alabama maker.
$5.00
The Goat

Disc of Cana de Cabra goat cheese soft aged, topped with caramelized sugar, basil, and honey with toasted baguette provided for dipping.
$7.00
Poached Pear And Mascarpone Cheese
Our house-made pear pouched in cabernet sauvignon nestled in a bed of mascarpone cheese.
$6.00
Poached Pear Only
Pear only.
$4.00
Warmed Brie with Seasonal Compote

$12.00
EllenJay Slice of Cake
A slice of EllenJay cake (varies). By the slice
$5.00
Cheeseboards
The Artisan Full or 4 Person Board
Cheese: Prairie Breeze (cow), Cambozola (cow), and Excellence (cow). Charcuterie: capicola (pork), hard salami (pork), and Genoa salami (pork). Accompaniment: four berry jam, local honey, nuts, red win poached anjou pear, French cornichon pickles, variety of crackers, and artisan baguette. Full order feeds 4.
$45.00+
The Artisan 1/2 or 2 person Board
Cheese: Prairie Breeze (cow), Cambozola (cow), and Excellence (cow). Charcuterie: capicola (pork), hard salami (pork), and Genoa salami (pork). Accompaniment: four berry jam, local honey, nuts, red win poached anjou pear, French cornichon pickles, variety of crackers, and artisan baguette. 1/2 order feeds 2.
$30.00+
The Seasonal Cheese Board
Three cheeses and accoutrements. Cheese selected by The Cheese Cottage. Board for 2.
$25.00+
The Ploughman

Two select cheeses of monger's choice, one cured meat, local honey, seasonal fruits, French cornichon pickles, boiled egg, and artisan baguette. Perfect lunch of one, or snack for two.
$14.95+
Extra Crackers for Board
$1.00
Extra bread for board
$1.00
The Curator
Board for 2 - pickled Brussel sprouts, Kalamata olives, bacon onion jam, marinated Idiazidabal, honey rosemary chevre, and spicy rattlesnake cheeses.
$28.00+
The Experience Board

Board for 4. house-made mozzarella (cow), Marieke gouda (raw cow), black pepper Chèvre (goat), toma Piemontese (cow)
accompaniments - local honey, stone ground mustard, seasonal fruit, nuts, candied figs, spicy pickled okra, artisan
baguette & crackers. Add genoa salami, prosciutto or hot capicola for 3 each
$42.00+
THE CHEESE COTTAGE
Here at The Cheese Cottage, we're a cheese shop specializing in cut cheese and great sandwiches, wines and cheese boards. We also serve soups, salads, and desserts! Find us north of Government Street at the corner of St. Louis Street and Dearborn Street. Order online for carryout!99%
of 415 customers recommendedHours of Business
Monday
Closed
Tuesday - Saturday
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
Noon - 4:00 PM
Carryout Hours
Monday
Not Available
Tuesday - Saturday
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
Noon - 4:00 PM
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