Justin

Every time I go to The Big Cheese, I really enjoy their tasty Mediterranean style food and delicious coffee. Really nice staff that work there. Overall, an enjoyable spot for breakfast or lunch!

Devin Wiesner

Once in a blue moon I find myself in Rosendale during lunch time and I find myself going to the Big Cheese to eat. I thoroughly enjoy the food here and am appreciative of the very reasonable prices and healthy options. Most recently I treated myself to a coconut macaroon, after my healthy lunch, and it was quite excellent!

Arlynn C

The chocolate dipped almond horn is my favorite thing there but there's plenty more food and pastry options to love!

Katie Bevacqua

This place is great. We stayed in town for 4 days and came here 4 times if that says anything. It was a delightful breakfast each time. The food was great and you couldn’t beat the price. They sell a lot of produce and other food items as well, which some can be quite pricey, but they are high quality. We bought some cheese and it was absolutely amazing. There is a really cute thrift store in the back. Just a few clothing items but fun to look at while you’re waiting on your food. Very dog friendly. They let us bring them inside and we loved that. I get it’s not some peoples vibe but eh, you’ll get over it. It’s great - keep loving dogs. Highly recommend and don’t neglect all of their cheeses!!

A

Looong overdue review, but needless to say our lil vegan tummy was very happy. Super fresh and our panini was so delicious! We ended up buying some bread and other goodies before heading back into the city. Definitely worth the trip.

Kyle McCarthy

This place is a supported by a mixed new age, spiritual, vintage clothes, health food, hippie and local hangout market and it works. Nice staff tend to a warm and welcome space. Industrial and artsy back seating area with shade umbrellas. Good kombucha, lots of cheese and homemade halvah. Very sweet ginger turmeric lattes and good capuccinos and cookies! Definitely a Rosendale landmark.

Karen Moon

Delightful surprise. Low key cafe w yummy Mediterranean eats. Small details like warm toasted bread drizzled in olive oil. Prepared food to go and made to order take time but made w love.

Yael W

After seeing this menu online, I'm realizing I should have ate here!!! In terms of ambiance, it is legit the cutest little shop, with clothes in the back! Got so excited when I saw the signs in hebrew too. I want to come back!

Michael Sedore

Had a large selection of groceries that can be purchased, the thrift section at the back of the store was cute. The food tastes good but the portion of turkey on my sandwich was sad. The “big cheese” panini hardly had any cheese on it, the turkey sandwich had two or three thin slices of turkey. The bean salad was very good. I requested bok choy on my sandwich and I did overhear the chef say to the other girl that this choice will be gross. This is a totally fine comment to make, only the open kitchen design makes it very easy to hear what they are saying.

Helene Dembroski

Quaint place. Food was good but took a half hour for an egg sandwich. Cook was new and not good. Bad food safety habits. She was eating while cooking our food. Witnessed her drop food on the floor and use. Grabbed salad with bare hands that she was eating with. Woman taking our orders with pony tail was very friendly and if it wasn't for her we would have left. She was pleasant and accommodating. The other woman kept arguing with her in front of customers. Very rude. Shop had produce, processed foods, coffee, cheeses. Also sold clothes in the back. Very disorganized place. No focus. It has tables inside and outside. They allowed pets inside, again unsanitary for food establishment.

+3

Marybeth Wehrung

Two out of the last three times I visited the big cheese, I put my order in, waited 15 minutes and then inquired and it was never made. Prepare to wait, have orders mixed up, or have them nail it. You can never be sure