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10 Best Cheese Shops in Nashville

Nashville’s cheese-focused stops range from guided cheese-and-wine experiences to grocery markets, delis, and butcher shops with specialty selections. This guide separates sit-down pairings, take-home shopping, imported foods, and broader meal options.

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We did our homework on cheese shops in Nashville. What remains are the businesses most focused on the work, the ones customers rate best and the ones that give complete, dependable info.

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FatBelly Pretzel Bakery & Deli, Nashville#1
What stands out
  • Pretzel bakery offerings alongside sandwiches

  • Strawberry Shortcake Tres Leches is a featured dessert draw

FatBelly Pretzel Bakery & Deli

4.9491 reviews
921 Gallatin Ave, Nashville, TN 37206, United States
Best for
Lunch diners seeking sandwiches and deli sidesVisitors looking for pretzels, dips, or distinctive desserts

FatBelly Pretzel Bakery & Deli is a Nashville sandwich shop combining deli meals, pretzels with dips, rotating sides, and desserts. It suits lunch diners and visitors looking for substantial sandwiches such as the Kdub and Cuban, as well as snacks or a dessert destination. The menu also includes the Brutus dip, mac and cheese, and Strawberry Shortcake Tres Leches.

615 deli, Nashville#2
What stands out
  • A menu spanning breakfast items, sandwiches, burritos, and burgers

  • Fresh, cooked-to-order breakfast options

615 deli

4.8342 reviews
1703 Portland Ave B, Nashville, TN 37212, United States
Best for
Quick breakfasts, sandwiches, or lunch near BelmontCustomers looking for breakfast burritos and fresh juices

615 deli is a small Nashville deli serving sandwiches, burritos, breakfast tacos, breakfast sandwiches, burgers, fries, bottled drinks, fresh juices, coffee, and fruit cups. It suits customers seeking a quick breakfast or lunch with fresh, cooked-to-order options. Indoor seating is limited, with an outdoor patio also available.

The BE Hive Deli & Market, Nashville#3
What stands out
  • Entire menu is vegan

  • Combines a deli with a small market selling vegan products

  • Offers dishes such as vegan hot chicken, Taco Crunch and jalapeño waffle fries

The BE Hive Deli & Market

4.7506 reviews
2414 Gallatin Ave, Nashville, TN 37206, United States
Best for
Vegan and vegetarian dinersPeople seeking vegan hot chicken and creative deli foodTakeout diners who want market products to bring home

The BE Hive Deli & Market is a Nashville deli with an entirely vegan menu and a small market section carrying vegan ingredients and products. Its offerings include vegan hot chicken, Taco Crunch, kale Caesar, jalapeño waffle fries, wraps, deli slices and vegan cheese shreds. It suits plant-based diners seeking creative comfort food or takeout, though the dining area is small.

Greys Fine Cheeses - Cheese | Charcuterie | Wine Bar, Nashville#4
What stands out
  • Knowledgeable, approachable explanations about cheese and pairings

  • Tastings and events that turn a shop visit into an interactive experience

Greys Fine Cheeses - Cheese | Charcuterie | Wine Bar

4.861 reviews
4101 Charlotte Ave D130, Nashville, TN 37209, United States
Best for
Cheese and wine pairingsA relaxed, food-focused date night or small-group outingGuests who want guidance while exploring unfamiliar cheeses

Greys Fine Cheeses is a West Nashville cheese, charcuterie and wine bar that pairs a curated cheese selection with wine, sandwiches and other dishes. Its staff helps guests understand what they are tasting, how cheeses are made and which pairings work, while tastings and events add an educational element to the intimate dining experience.

Greys Fine Cheeses - Cheese & Wine Shop, Nashville#5
What stands out
  • Offers staff-guided exploration of cheese and wine

  • Combines a specialty shop with sandwiches and pairing experiences

Greys Fine Cheeses - Cheese & Wine Shop

4.930 reviews
230 Franklin Rd #12b, Franklin, TN 37064, United States
Best for
Cheese-and-wine flights and guided pairingsLunch built around sandwiches and specialty cheeses

Greys Fine Cheeses - Cheese & Wine Shop in Franklin pairs a curated cheese and wine selection with sandwiches, flights and a relaxed but elevated setting. It suits diners seeking a light lunch, a cheese-and-wine pairing or guidance while exploring unfamiliar products. The shop’s appeal lies in staff knowledge, pairing help and sandwiches designed to complement its specialty selection.

Trader Joe's, Nashville#6
What stands out
  • The location is described as having an unusually navigable parking lot

  • The selection includes distinctive store-only products

Trader Joe's

4.71,406 reviews
90 White Bridge Rd, Nashville, TN 37205, United States
Best for
Shoppers looking for Trader Joe’s signature itemsPeople making a focused grocery trip rather than a full weekly shop

Trader Joe’s is a grocery chain offering signature items alongside produce, dairy and other groceries, with wine and beer at most stores. The Nashville location suits shoppers seeking a curated selection of distinctive products and efficient checkout. A comparatively navigable parking lot is a local draw, although other accounts describe the lot as tight or busy.

Trader Joe's, Nashville#7
What stands out
  • Trader Joe’s-label items sit alongside common grocery basics

  • The store combines groceries with a fresh flower and plant selection

Trader Joe's

4.63,203 reviews
3909 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37215, United States
Best for
Everyday grocery shopping and pantry restockingShoppers seeking signature products and fresh flowers

Trader Joe’s is a neighborhood grocery store in Nashville offering signature products alongside everyday basics. Shoppers can find milk, eggs, meat, bakery items, fresh produce, cheese, fresh prepared foods, frozen goods, pantry staples, snacks and a vibrant selection of fresh flowers. Its mix suits routine grocery trips as well as shoppers looking for distinctive Trader Joe’s-label items or bouquets.

Aleksey's Market, Nashville#8
What stands out
  • Concentrates a wide variety of European foods in a compact market

  • Offers deli, meat, fish, cheese, bakery, and confection selections

Aleksey's Market

4.6545 reviews
718 Thompson Ln, Nashville, TN 37204, United States
Best for
Shoppers seeking Eastern European groceriesPeople exploring imported breads, sweets, deli foods, and frozen specialties

Aleksey's Market is a compact, family-owned Nashville grocery store focused mainly on Eastern European provisions. Shoppers can find imported smoked meats, cheeses, breads, deli and bakery goods, pastries, confections, teas, beverages, pickles, pierogies, frozen foods, and other specialty groceries. It suits people exploring European flavors, replenishing familiar staples, or looking for unusual ingredients in a focused market.

New York Butcher Shoppe, Nashville#9
What stands out
  • Hand-cut Certified Angus Beef and prepared foods made fresh daily

  • Custom cuts and preparation guidance when possible

New York Butcher Shoppe

4.772 reviews
2002 Richard Jones Rd B-108, Nashville, TN 37215, United States
Best for
Home cooks shopping for premium cuts and prepared foodsGrillers seeking steaks and ground beefShoppers planning a complete meal with wine and specialty items

New York Butcher Shoppe is a neighborhood butcher and specialty food store offering hand-cut Certified Angus Beef steaks, Heritage Breed Pork, naturally raised chicken, prepared entrées, sides, salads, dips, artisanal cheeses, wine and specialty groceries. The shop also supports custom cuts and cooking guidance, making it useful for grilling, everyday meals or assembling a complete dinner in one stop.

The Southern Engine Deli, Nashville#10
What stands out
  • Serves sandwiches inside a distinctive 19th-century industrial space

  • Sandwiches are described as carefully assembled with fresh ingredients

The Southern Engine Deli

4.9209 reviews
1200 Clinton St Ste 20, Nashville, TN 37203, United States
Best for
Visitors wanting a quick lunch or light mealDiners who prefer classic sandwiches with generous portions

The Southern Engine Deli is a Nashville deli serving classic sandwiches in a 19th-century building with industrial decor and patio seating. Its menu suits a quick lunch or light meal, with sandwiches such as BLTs, turkey, ham and bacon combinations, plus salads. Generous portions, fresh ingredients and carefully assembled sandwiches are central to its appeal.

The comparison at a glance

#BusinessRatingReviewsBest for
#1FatBelly Pretzel Bakery & Deli 4.9491Lunch diners seeking sandwiches and deli sides
#2615 deli 4.8342Quick breakfasts, sandwiches, or lunch near Belmont
#3The BE Hive Deli & Market 4.7506Vegan and vegetarian diners
#4Greys Fine Cheeses - Cheese | Charcuterie | Wine Bar 4.861Cheese and wine pairings
#5Greys Fine Cheeses - Cheese & Wine Shop 4.930Cheese-and-wine flights and guided pairings
#6Trader Joe's 4.71,406Shoppers looking for Trader Joe’s signature items
#7Trader Joe's 4.63,203Everyday grocery shopping and pantry restocking
#8Aleksey's Market 4.6545Shoppers seeking Eastern European groceries
#9New York Butcher Shoppe 4.772Home cooks shopping for premium cuts and prepared foods
#10The Southern Engine Deli 4.9209Visitors wanting a quick lunch or light meal

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Compare cheese shops and specialty food stops around Nashville

The list includes Nashville, West Nashville, Franklin, and neighborhood specialty markets. Geographic comparison is useful when you want a particular format—such as a tasting, lunch, imported groceries, or a take-home cheese selection—near the rest of your plans.

What you can find at these cheese-focused shops

  • Cheese and wine pairingsGreys Fine Cheeses in West Nashville offers curated cheese, charcuterie, wine, tastings, events, and staff guidance on pairings.
  • Cheese flights and lunchGreys Fine Cheeses - Cheese & Wine Shop in Franklin combines flights, sandwiches, specialty cheeses, and pairing help.
  • Imported cheese and deli foodsAleksey’s Market focuses on Eastern European provisions, including imported cheeses, smoked meats, breads, pastries, and frozen specialties.
  • Grocery cheese selectionsTrader Joe’s locations offer cheese alongside produce, dairy, pantry goods, prepared foods, and other groceries.
  • Prepared meals and specialty foodsNew York Butcher Shoppe combines artisanal cheeses and wine with hand-cut meats, prepared entrées, sides, salads, dips, and specialty groceries.
  • Vegan cheese and deli productsThe BE Hive Deli & Market offers vegan cheese shreds, deli slices, vegan hot chicken, and other entirely vegan foods.
  • Sandwiches and deli stopsFatBelly Pretzel Bakery & Deli, 615 deli, and The Southern Engine Deli provide sandwich-centered options alongside selected specialty foods.

How to choose a Nashville cheese shop

  1. Decide between tasting and shoppingChoose Greys for guided pairings or flights, or consider Aleksey’s Market, Trader Joe’s, or New York Butcher Shoppe for take-home food shopping.
  2. Set the dietary directionThe BE Hive Deli & Market has an entirely vegan menu and vegan market products, while other shops offer broader selections.
  3. Plan the whole mealNew York Butcher Shoppe offers meats, prepared foods, cheeses, wine, and specialty groceries for assembling dinner in one stop.
  4. Look for expert guidanceGreys Fine Cheeses is suited to shoppers and diners who want staff help understanding cheeses and selecting pairings.
  5. Account for the settingGreys offers an intimate bar experience, while several delis have limited indoor seating; check the intended format before going.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I get a guided cheese-and-wine experience?

Greys Fine Cheeses in West Nashville offers tastings, events, curated cheese, charcuterie, wine, and staff explanations. The Franklin shop offers flights and pairing guidance.

Which listed shop specializes in Eastern European foods?

Aleksey’s Market focuses on Eastern European groceries, including imported cheeses, deli foods, breads, sweets, pickles, pierogies, and frozen items.

Are there vegan cheese options in this comparison?

The BE Hive Deli & Market has an entirely vegan menu and carries vegan ingredients and products, including vegan cheese shreds and deli slices.

Which shop is suited to building a complete dinner?

New York Butcher Shoppe combines hand-cut meats, prepared entrées, sides, salads, artisanal cheeses, wine, and specialty groceries, with custom cuts and cooking guidance when possible.

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