Justin Hilderbrandt

Review of Carolina Cheese Company

Carolina Cheese Company was once a place to relax ...

Carolina Cheese Company was once a place to relax over a bottle of wine and a selection of artisan cheeses while reading a book. I moved from NC in 2011, and this store is one of my favorite memories - I discovered Empire Royal Mead here - in my opinion the finest polish mead in the world.

Having come back through NC on business, I made a point of deviating through this neck of the woods to discover that the fond memories I have will never be relived. Carolina Cheese Company is no longer a cheese company. It's a breakfast deli. The myriad of artisan cheeses are gone, the ample wine selection and seasonal delights are gone, and this replacement...diner/starbucks/cafe is a travesty to the memory of Carolina Cheese Company.

What was once a unique, wonderful experience that required bringing friends to drink and unwind with is now a Panera, albeit with a poor selection of unmemorable wine.