Cheese Importers

Wow! What a store. I could spend hours just browsing here. Kind helpful staff. Lots of very interesting items. I’m from out of town, but I will definitely be stopping in the next time I’m in town.

This is my new favorite store! I went in to see if they had my favorite cheese (Shropshire Blue) that I'd been having trouble finding since moving back to CO from NYC. Not only did they have it, they had a ton of other interesting cheeses, and a whole other section of the shop I wasn't even prepared for. I found gifts for friends and family, exciting new cooking ingredients, fun snacks, fancy gift wrap paper, cocktail accessories, and so much more I'll have to go back for! I really appreciated the area to leave your full basket while you go fill your second basket. I loved that among the many imported products, you could also find a bunch of local items in the mix. I've never seen this big of a variety of cheeses in my life, and I go to a LOT of cheese stores! They even had a nice selection of vegan “cheeses” so my vegan sister won't be left out of the cheese board fun. The owner Sam is super nice and knowledgeable, and was great to chat about cheese with! They even had mini clotted cream jars, which is great because I never finish the regular size. This store has everything you could ever need in life, except maybe a vegetable. Wish I could give it more stars!

Such a wonderful place to shop, for cookware, specialty gifts, and products and cheeses from all over the world. Everything is so beautifully staged here. It takes a minute to go through slowly just to see everything that’s available. Really appreciate the staff and their kindness and patience. I always have a lot of questions and I never feel rushed here! Their cheese room is out of this world! Everything you need for any kind of gathering, including the Super Bowl! Look forward to returning.

What an amazing experience! This 2 (3?) story brick building in Longmont Colorado was chock full (every inch) with French/European related goods of all types! So many things to look at and purchase. Not to mention the largest selection of cheeses in one place I've ever seen in my life. 🧀🧀🧀. We spent at LEAST an hour just walking through all of the aisles gawking at the products available... Then we went into the cheese cooler. OH MY. So. Much. Cheese. 😋. It was downright chilly in there (the store has jackets available for people to borrow while shopping in the cooler). We settled on several cheeses to purchase and take home. We also picked a wonderful cheddar to eat outside on their umbrella covered veranda (?) along with a fresh French baguette (sold at the cashier) and some prepackaged Speck and a couple of french sodas for an impromptu picnic. The weather was nice and the piped-in french music made it even more special. Highly recommend! I'll be sure to visit EVERY TIME I visit the Denver area. Yum 😋 !!

This across-the-railroad-tracks 🛤️ shop is simply outrageous! The Cheese has its own room that’s refrigerated with cheeses from Holland, Great Britain, Switzerland and Germany, to name a few. All the cool local brands are included. This gift shop carries not only cheeses, it has a kitchen to order scrumptious meals, gourmet gifts and items that you won’t be able to resist to purchase for your loved ones. (And added treats for yourself, like local chocolate bars.) If I could give this 10 stars, I would. It’s a must-visit-special-shop and especially if you’re visiting from out of town. But even if you’ve lived here all your life, it’s a must visit.

Passed by on the way from a friends house and had to stop by. I thought it was going to be a simple cheese store. Nooooo it was a Christmas emporium. Literally a plethora of different items. And of course, a variety of cheese. My mom has been to many countries and each country she goes to a cheese and wine tasting. So the selection did not disappoint. I only did a cheese tasting in Paris so I was a little overwhelmed. The cheese room alone made it worth the trip as it was filled to the brim with local cheeses and cheeses from all over the world. We got a little here and a little there because there was an abundance of cheese but also meats, fish, and sweets. Such a fun place with other gifts to get like pasta, flowers, or coffee and tea fixtures. We will definitely be back.

I absolutely love this store. I can’t go as much as I want because I always end up spending way too much money every time I visit here haha. I moved here after the pandemic, and really wish their cafe would open back up because I’ve heard so many incredible things about it. But this place is a Longmont staple, and everyone should visit here at least once!

Amazing place to visit. So much more than just cheese! Many fine European treats, kitchenware and other cool stuff, even books & toys! They have a massive refrigerated room filled with cheese from all over! Really cool vibe. It's like visiting in some shop in Paris. Something for everyone and worth the visit to be sure! Great friendly and knowledgeable staff as well. 10/10

Absolutely amazing. Me and my family love coming to the store to spend 2 hours in the store. The macrons taste like heaven on my tongue . Love the outdoor decor makes me feel like I'm in the book which I'm not because I don't like books.

I will never not stop here when I'm in Longmont. And I might spend my entire paycheck every time I come in, because there are so many things here that you can't get anywhere else. J'adore, so many imported European cheeses, preserves, and other treats, plus local goods as well! I didn't know what to look at first! Love how they lean into the history of the building, which our cashier was more than happy to discuss. Super informative and fascinating shop, all around. Highly highly recommend

I wish I would have taken some pictures of the place but I was too enamored on my first visit to photograph. I am a lover of cheese and a lover of shops like this. So much fun shopping the Italian and French goods before I even started on all the cheeses! Omg! I will be back many times. I pray for my wallet. I left with soap, chocolate, cheese, salami, candy, fig honey, and bread. Check it out people!

Let's just say it's a good thing it's taken me this long to come here and they are located so far away from my house. I could go broke here weekly. A charcuterie enthusiasts' dream. Deciding on what cheeses to get it is the hardest part. Almost any choice is the right choice. There is so much more than cheese here. Two stories filled with some of the best munchies and kitchenware.

first of all, we absolutely love the cheese selection. I will say this place feels like it's a majority of tchotchkes in home items with maybe about 45% of it being food or cheese. The selection itself was pretty diverse from really all across the globe. The baguette was absolutely phenomenal. If I lived closer, I swear I would be getting a baguette almost every day. Incredibly soft and moist in the middle, but just the right amount of crunchiness on the outside. We got a couple of different hard and soft cheeses from France in the US. Both were incredibly tasty. They also had a really good selection of little jams.

Top notch retail in Longmont. Plenty of off-street parking. Be sure to go to the west side of the building, looks like the back but that is the entrance. No entry from Main Street. Check out the swag upstairs, tons of linens, soaps, novelty items, puzzles, perfumes and some books. An amazing selection of cheeses, this is destination worthy, so be plan your visit. All are welcome! You can also buy freshly baked baguette, until it runs out. And then sit in the patio to enjoy your treasures and try your cheese. Flowers are blooming, some light moon music and the whole experience is complete and positively sublime!

Adorable shop with an incredible selection of gifts, cheese and treats from around the world. This is a one-stop shop for me during the holiday season. There's something for everyone here but I fell in love with the French ceramic cicadas!

I always love going to Cheese Importers because it's an experience. If you need a gift or you are going on a picnic then this is the best place! You can also stock your fridge with the MOST amazing cheeses, meats, and the olive bar is divine. I miss the bistro and hope to dine there again soon! This is a must experience place!

What a wonderful selection of everything! Loved the pasta selection. Loved the olive oil selection. Cheese!!!! We bought several things to take home with us. We had a flight out later that day and things were packed so we could carry them in with us. Definitely glad we stopped in. Great location and beautifully arranged so that you can find things easily. It made me miss my time in Paris. Can't wait to try everything; pasta, candies & cheese!

Amazing. Lovely. Wonderful. Full of so many treasures!! We are SO lucky to have this shop here in Longmont. From top to bottom this shop has the most amazing offerings of imported goods. Great to find that rare unique foodie ingredient for yourself or as a gift. While their cafe is still closed they have transformed the space into a lovely imported cookies and beverages area. Every time I come to shop here I leave loaded up with the most delicious and pleasing treasures. I cannot recommend this business enough, it really is delightful

The Cheese Importers is THE BEST! They have nothing but very high quality products, including hard to find cheese of all types. It's a great place to buy gifts too. They mostly have food items (cheese, cured meats, cookies, chocolate, honey, jams, etc) but they also have nice housewares like pottery, soap, lotions, dish towels - all kinds of things! Their desserts are great, but like many locals, I wish they would reopen the bistro! Maybe one day... they do have food trucks that visit from time to time, though. Definitely check them out!

Not only the best cheese selection in Northern Colorado, the staff there is kind, friendly, & will go out of their way to make sure you find something that fits your taste.

Such a cute spot. Amazing cheese selection as well as other specialty foods and housewares. They sell wine now too!

This is one of my absolutely favorite places to go in Longmont! I love the cheese selections, the knowledgeable staff, and the selections of other foods and housewares. It's always fun to visit, and it's always a start to a great food adventure when it comes to trying new cheeses and pairing it with fun cheese board options, like jams, jellies, honeys, meats, vegetables, and more. My favorite part is the "cheese room" -- I don't know what it's official name is, but the "cheese room" is what I call it. It's a refrigerated room with more cheeses and cheese board options than I've ever seen in one place before. If you arrive without a jacket to keep you warm, that's ok! They have jackets to lend while you shop. Cheese Importers is where I go when I need to take visitors somewhere neat or where I go when I just want to have a little adventure on my own. 10/10 -- I recommend!

The cutest market with such a good selection! I could spend all of my money here. The staff is helpful and so knowledgeable!

My favorite cheese emporium in Longmont and this is saying a lot given I'm a cheesehead

I Love cheese! So I love this place, but it's expensive. Great variety though, just hard on the wallet

Very interest place to visit and shop. Cheeses are just the tip of the iceberg. They have a large variety of old favorite and new items. The staff there is very helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. You need to allow for an hour plus to see everything or you can just pop in for your favorite cheese or try a new one. Can't wait to get back.

Always a fun experience to visit this store! Just make sure you bring a jacket to wear in the refrigerated area!!! So many wonderful cheeses to pick from, from all over the world!

It may be a little far from Castle Rock, but it's worth the trip. They have a wide selection of cheeses from all around the world.

A local treasure. They have a tremendous selection of eclectic foods, utensils and more. Their cheese is their calling card, and the selection is unmatched. Highly recommended.

We stopped in for picnic fixings on an unseasonably warm October day. We were pleasantly surprised at this tremendous cheese shop! We created a lovely charcuterie board. There is a nice variety of cheeses, as well as interesting protein options, a tapenade and olive bar, and a large selection of small jars of jams and marmalades.

A true gem in Longmont! Cheese Importers is a must-visit when in the area. I've been coming here pretty frequently since I moved to the area and am hooked on their French baguette and endless selection of specialty cheeses and meats. The building has so much to offer. There's a huge market with tons of dried goods (mostly French and Italian), pastas, cookbooks, cookware, baked goods, and so so so much more. There's a huge wine selection among some other really cool boozy things like absinthe pourers and drink mixes. Upstairs is so fun with all of the Parisian decor and the kids corner full of toys. Then there's the cheese cooler. DISCLAIMER - wear a coat, it's chilly in there but mamma mia the selection of cheeses from all over the world is seriously out of this world. Every time I'm having a dinner party I swing by here for charcuterie items. The people working here are so nice and friendly and be sure to grab a few macarons at the counter before you leave. One of my most favorite places in the area and now they have food trucks outside so be sure to follow them and check the schedule. 10/10

This shop is amazing!! Over 400 different types of cheese, different 'hard to find' food specialties from all over the world, dishes, wine, soap, beautiful objects for gardening, local honey, cheese/cooking books and such a beautiful children's room filled with the toys from my own childhood. This shop is a must see in CO, or if your in the midwest! It is a Gem for a reason. The staff is fantastic! They're all so nice, actually make full eye-contact while they're greeting me, they remember my name, smile and always give me recipe ideas when I'm checking out. I feel like I haven't had customer service or any good customer service since Covid started, Cheese importers has been the exception for me.

Excellent selection of cheeses, charcuterie items and so much more. Very knowledgeable and helpful staff!

Cheese Importers is a wonderful place. There is a nice cafe with good food. It's also a great place to browse. They have 2 stories of French household items. The best is the cheese room where they give you a jacket (refrigerated) and you can browse the isles. There is cheese from all over the world not just French cheese. I always take guests there.

Charcuterie Board lovers unite! Cheese Importers is such a gem! As soon as you step through the doors, you forget you are in Colorado and you feel as if you're in a European market. Every nook and cranny hides a hidden treasure you either want for yourself, or you want to buy for a loved one. The cheese cooler is even better! Coats are hung by the entrance for those not from Colorado (Coloradans love their cold!) and the cheese cooler is full of tasty samples and experts ready to offer their unrivaled cheese knowledge. The cheese is organized by country, which makes it fun to shop for a smorgasbord of delectable dairy. Covid has taken a toll on the beloved cafe; hopefully the owners are ready to open it soon. I had a swoon-worthy baby shower on the second floor private room full of Victorian sofas and Parisian cafe tables.

You know how some visits, some stops, exceed all expectations, giving you a wonderful feeling about having made a good choice? Well, it happened when I visited Cheese Importers. Housed in what appears to be a former power plant, this place oozes comfort, and a great atmosphere. Private parking lot. Cool outdoor area that must be fun in warmer temps. Stunningly good customer service accompanied by a friendly and kind tone. It is comforting to be in such a positive, cozy place. Visited on a Friday evening, and enjoyed the added benefit of live music, a three-piece band that was outstanding. Really added to the environment. I'm not much of a cheese connoisseur, but they have EVERYTHING, and they have terrific people all around to aid your search. Add awesome kitchen ware, and a full dining room, and I could have remained for hours. It's that good.

Impressive selection! Walk in refridgerated cheese room. Free samples. Big win for cheese lovers and foodies.

Have you tried cheese? Seriously, it's delicious. It's especially delicious when you can choose from thousands of kinds imported from around the world and delectably displayed in a giant refrigerator room. Bring your jacket, even in the summer. But this is Colorado, so bring your jacket anyway, just in case it snows in May. Or maybe you love all things Provence, like "herbs de...," "sel de mer," and "lavande." In this little shop, the sun makes the cicadas sing, and you might be whisked away to Narbonne, Marseille, or Cannes-- isn't it Nice? If you're visiting Colorado, go here and pretend you're in Europe. If you live here, bring your relatives so they want to come back again.

Its a must visit! We were very overwhelmed by all the trinkets and cooking utensils as we wander the soap. So many soaps, lotions, jams, pasta, such so much offered before you hit the Ginatric cheese refrigerator. I love how they have the cheese marked from the different areas/countries of the world! Even just stepping out of the car in the parking lot walking up, gives you a sense of warm fuzzies! I wish we lived closer. I would bring a small cooler with ice to keep your goodies cold!

What a great gem in Longmont! There's a nice store filled with various kitchen stuff, European centered snacks/ingredients, and alcohol. Then there's a whole part 2 of the store where it's FILLED with cheese. This is the most expansive cheese selection I've run into, EVER. The entire part is the size of a smaller store and it's basically like being inside a cheese display case. There's also an area where they are slicing meats and serve yourself accompaniments such as olives and pickles. Chips, crackers, and other cheese tray additions are sprinkled throughout.

I've been coming here for years and just love to see the expression on my friend's and family's faces when they see the cheese room for the first time. Had a lovely afternoon in the upstairs dining area today taking in the choose your two combo (I went for the French onion soup and Sammy). Both delicious. Sandwich came with chips which were fun to dip into the soup. From the cashier to the gal bussing tables nearly everyone was friendly and helpful. While the restaurant closes at 5pm the staff circulated to let us know that the registers would be open just a tad longer to allow purchases of their wares and cheese . I reassured them I'd be happy to leave right at five and was told by two staffers that I would be good to stay until 5:30, likely a tad later (as they noted there was still a bit for the staff to do). Just minutes before 5:30 pm a staffer came by to survey the upstairs dining area (I was the last one left). She irritatingly told me they closed at 5pm then proceeded to go downstairs and announce loudly that "no one could go home as there was still someone up there". Feeling rather confused and embarrassed I wrapped up and got out of dodge. Overall great experience however due to the uncomfortableness of my last staff interaction I'll likely not be back for awhile.

This is a destination spot in Longmont, and I'm always looking for opportunities to get there. It's like a little escape to France for enchanting goods in an authentic environment.

Cheese market is always wonderful and the choices are excellent. If you haven't been there the upstairs is magical. I wish they would reopen their restaurant, but I know it's hard to do. It is always been one of my favorite places to go for gifts and goodies.

My favorite place ever! If you're doing a charcuterie board or party, this is the place to come. Such a huge variety of cheese and things to pair with it, like a wide variety of olives, crackers, honey, jams, cold meats, etc. The employees are always knowledgeable and kind. You gotta come here!

Oh my such an adorable shop. Best way to get a fun assortment to give as a gift or to share at a gathering. If you love cheese and all the finery you must come by!!!

What a wonderful little find in Longmont! Headed up for a casual lunch to do something a little different. This is the place! A cross between a French Bistro and a gourmet food and cheese shop! This will be a great place to dine on their outdoor patio when the weather allows! We started by placing our order for a yummy lunch with choices including French Onion Soup, sandwiches and salads. My friend and shared their avocado toast and Bistro club sandwich. The avocado toast was was served on thick cut bread, lightly pickled beets, julienne cucumbers and feta cheese, a tasty mouthful of goodness. The club sandwich was less than memorable but still nice on a crusty baguette with French grainy mustard and kettle chips. They have a great selection of pastries as well. While waiting for our lunch, we wandered around their store and enjoyed yummy samples of imported cheeses, tampenade, and olive oils. After lunch we went upstairs too look around a their lovely array of French soaps and fragrances. I can't wait to go back!

This shop is amazing. Expect to spend at least an hour here. It's a MUST for us in our westward travels. Cheese selection as big as my house ( well, almost). French linens, Italian food, cooking needs fire - all met here! And the homemade macarons.... Oooo la la!

This place is amazing. That is all. It's indescribable. Just go. Immediately. There's a cheese cave and I would truly like to live in there. The baguettes are delicious. The pain au chocolat is delicious. You won't regret it.

Absolutely fun store! An large chilled room with cheeses, butters, meats & more. And the rest of the store has wines, oils, vinegars, sauces, jams, pastas Plus a second floor with non food items Definitely recommend

The absolute best. Excellent cheese cooler with many, many different types of cheese. An amazing shop for all things French for the kitchen and dining room. If they can get their restaurant and bakery open again, also the best. Highly recommend.

A very "special" place for the finest gourmet cheeses and other culinary delights from all over the world. Their array of unique kitchen accessories and gifts are unparalleled! If you visit or live in Longmont or are a foodie, this will be a favorite place!

This place is amazing!! I love the store part (their selection of cheese and all the European goodies is unbelievable) but the restaurant has tremendously improved over the past year. Their freshly baked bread and pastries were always delicious but this time I decided to give their lunch menu another try, and I am so happy I did! I tried their French onion soup and Spinach frittata - finger licking good. Their presentation is super cute and unique. Everything looked amazing and I am super excited to go back!

What a nifty place! Great selection of cheeses, jams, and oh so much more! We were there for an hour and a half and I'm sure we missed seeing things! Great prices, helpful staff. We'll be back!

During the 1960's, over 90% of cheese was processed, bland-tasting and dull. Lyman and Linda White's plan at that time was to find and promote natural cheeses to places along the CO front range. That commitment eventually turned to customers seeking THEM out - and Longmont Cheese Importers was born during our country's bicentennial year. The business remains family-owned nearly 45 years later, and their brick building sits quietly along the west side of Main Street (Hwy 287), just South of Longmont's downtown district and on the NW corner of Main and 1st. The casual passerby probably thinks the building is home to some sort of manufacturer/distributor. In my case, and being from the Fort Collins area, Longmont has been nothing more than a signpost to definitively answer the question "Are We There Yet?" for 30+ years. So it was ironic to feel as if I had "arrived" today when I drove up to 103 Main Street. Their ample parking lot was the first clue that something special was about to happen. We stepped into the West entrance and were greeted by various folks waiting in a fast moving line to order their lunch. Within only a few minutes, we had placed our order and wandered off with our order number and looking for a table. Despite lots of available tables, it took us quite a while to sit while we took in the amazing and wide variety of European housewares, linens, children's items, perfumes, soaps, cookbooks and "old world" furniture and decor. I was only 2 bites into my amazing peach croissant when their friendly staff brought lunch. The quiche was filled with the lightest eggs I've ever had, and all of our food was perfect. We began exploring the rest of the building after lunch, and I played the role of Kojak with a Kodak for the next 45 minutes. The incredible display of merchandise included everything from jams and dips to unique cookware and, of course, CHEESE! Every kind of cheese you can imagine is neatly displayed in the chilly cheese room, and you become lost looking through all of the cool "accessories". This is absolutely a perfect little shopping for anyone who enjoys making or eating food. My photos will do far more justice than my words, but this is a must-see location for all! Come hungry, and plan some extra time for shopping around after you eat!

Every time we visit the in-laws, I have to shop here. I will take benadryl, for my allergy to lavender. This quaint import shop has been expertly curated. I only found out this year that there is an upstairs!!!! How did I miss that? If you are looking to set a smorgasbord charcuterie table. This place has it all. Meats, cheeses, wine, pasta, preserves, desserts, and lovely frozen croissants to bake at home. The housewares are gorgeous. You can make your own gift baskets, or choose one of their signature ones. Too Much Great Stuff! Spend a day shopping here. You wont regret it. If you don't know what to get, the staff are very knowledgeable and willing to help you find that perfect something for the perfect someone. This holiday trip, I have been here 5 times, and I am not done! The upstairs needs some exploring

Such and amazing place! My wife and I studied abroad in Europe and this is just a wonderful place to find some of the things we miss!! Great staff, great selections! Keep on keepin' on!!!

My new happy place in Longmont! Amazing selection of cheeses, meats and all kinds of goodies and gifts. Prices are very competitive. My friend always wants to go when he comes down from Fort Collins!