Milkfarm
Cheese shop · Eagle Rock
2106 Colorado Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90041
Highlights
Artisan cheese shop & lunch counter with curated selections
Artisan cheese shop & lunch counter with curated selections
"Milkfarm specializes in cheese, lots of cheese, and they have the passion to show for it. Let them show you the ways while they feed you samples. There is no doubt you’ll gain a deeper appreciation and up the ante on your soon-to-be-famous cheese plates. Independent producers of charcuterie, jams, fresh baked bread, olives and cornichons are also available and are sourced mainly in California if not specifically Los Angeles. This is where you want to come before your next party or picnic since they do the legwork for you. Have a sandwich or a cheese and charcuterie board along with a glass of wine if you decide to dine in." - Hype Type Studio & Steph Ashmore
"You might catch a waft of raclette from the street and end up spending 45 minutes inside Milkfarm. This cheese shop has a huge selection of both American and European cheeses, plus a fridge filled with wine, beer, and cider. It’s great if you need a last-minute gift, but if you’re strolling in hungry, go for their excellent pre-made sandwiches. The menu changes daily, but you can always rely on seeing the signature grilled cheese stuffed with leeks and shallots." - brant cox, sylvio martins
"This little spot in Eagle Rock has a daily-rotating menu of sandwiches that you’ll need to get in quick for before they run out. But even if you miss out, you can’t really be disappointed here - the cheese case is enormous, and there’s a fridge full of tasty snacks and plenty of wine to take with you." - jess basser sanders, brett keating
"Stocked with hundreds of award-winning cheeses from around the world, plus cases full of salumi, porchetta, pesto, and pasta, walking into this tiny Eagle Rock storefront is like entering a new, better world – one where the possibilities are endless and everyone suddenly knows the exact melting point of raclette. Overwhelmed by the amount of choices? Don’t know the difference between a semi-soft and soft-ripened cheese, or whether or not you like unpasteurized dairy? Worry not, their expert staff of cheesemongers is there to patiently help you make sense of their expansive selection. Make sure to grab a sandwich or two before heading out." - kat hong
"An acclaimed artisan cheese shop in Los Angeles’s Eagle Rock neighborhood, beloved for its carefully curated Swiss cheeses and the expertise of owner-cheesemonger Leah Park. The shop is a go-to source for fondue ingredients and practical advice—Park’s fondue recipe highlights a blend of Gruyère 1655 (praised for its ideal age and notes of toasted nuts and caramelized onions), Appenzeller Black Label (a wine-and-herb–washed cheese that delivers an intensified, brine-wash punch), Emmentaler Rahmtaler (a medium-aged, cream-enriched Emmentaler with a dense, creamy texture and classic “eyes” flavor), and Aarewasser (ultra-creamy with a funky, milky-buttery profile). The shop typically stocks the prized Gruyère 1655 and offers hands-on tips on melting, heat control, substitutions (the basic Swiss fondue being Gruyère plus Emmentaler), and recommended dippers to complete the experience." - Rebecca Flint Marx
