The Cheese Cottage Mobile: Specialty Cheese Shop and Restaurant

The Cheese Cottage in Mobile, Alabama, is a cheese lover's dream combining a specialty cheese shop showcasing some of the world's best cheeses with a full restaurant serving creative dishes that put quality cheese front and center

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The Cheese Cottage Mobile: Specialty Cheese Shop and Restaurant

If you love cheese, you NEED to visit The Cheese Cottage in Mobile, Alabama! It is a cheese lover's dream come true.

The Cheese Cottage isn't just a restaurant that happens to have good cheese, it's a legitimate specialty cheese shop showcasing artisan and imported cheeses from around the world.

This means you can enjoy cheese-forward dishes for lunch or dinner, then browse the shop to purchase your favorite cheeses to take home and recreate the experience or build your own cheese boards.

Outdoor Seating

The Cheese Cottage offers outdoor seating with two distinct areas giving you options based on weather and group size:

Uncovered Small Tables: Small tables are spread around the outdoor uncovered area, perfect for enjoying pleasant Mobile weather when the sun isn't too intense. These tables work well for couples or intimate groups who want the full outdoor experience.

Covered Larger Tables: Larger tables under cover sit next to the restaurant, providing protection from sun and rain while still enjoying outdoor dining. The covered seating has comfortable seating options, making it ideal for longer meals or when Mobile weather is particularly warm.

The Cheese Cottage Menu

 The Cheese Cottage Cheese Board Experience

These boards showcase the restaurant's specialty cheese expertise with carefully curated selections.

Cheese Board Options:

Ploughman Board - Two cheeses of cheese monger's choice, Genoa salami, hone, seasonal fruits, pickles, boiled egg, and artisan baguette

Artisan Board - Prairie breee, Marieke Gouda, Honey & Rosemary Chevre, Capacollo, Proscuitto, Genoa Salami, accompaniments, and wingman mustard

Experience Board - Triple cream brie, Red Leicester Cheddar, Meredith farms feta, TomaPiedmontese, Genoa salami, accompaniements, and bacon onion jam.

The Curator - Blue cheese, house sheep, goat pimento cheese, Dragon slayer cheddar, Genoa Salami, Capocollo, accompaniments, chipotle fig spread

Seasonal Board - Three seasonal cheeses with rosemary olive tapenade.

Sandwiches

• Pimento Gouda + Bacon Jam
• The Italian
• Balsamic Chicken Salad Croissant
• French Onion Grilled Cheese (V)
• Reuben
• Club
• Turkey + Gouda Croissant
• Spicy Ranch BLT
• Mushroom Swiss Melt (V)

Pizza

• Pepperoni
• Margherita (V)
• Garden Vegetable (V)

Dietary Options at The Cheese Cottage

The Cheese Cottage accommodates various dietary preferences with clearly marked options throughout the menu:

Vegetarian Options (V):

• Tomato + Peppadew Bruschetta
• Burrata Caprese Salad
• House Salad
• French Onion Grilled Cheese
• Mushroom Swiss Melt
• Margherita Pizza
• Garden Vegetable Pizza
• Many cheese boards naturally vegetarian

Vegan Options (VG):

• House-Made Hummus
• Some salads can be made vegan by removing cheese (verify with staff)

Gluten-Free:

• Many cheese boards can accommodate gluten-free needs (substitute gluten-free crackers/bread)
• Salads without croutons
• Ask staff about gluten-free bread options for sandwiches

Why you will love The Cheese Cottage

• Impressive cheese board selection
• Specialty cheese shop + restaurant
• World-class artisan cheeses
• Creative cheese-focused dishes
• Locally-owned Mobile restaurant
• Vegetarian friendly menu

Things to know when planning a visit to The Cheese Cottage

Address -650 St. Louis St, Mobile, AL

Phone - 251-232-2645

Hours - Tuesday to Saturday 11 am - 8 pm, Sunday 11 am - 3 pm, Closed Monday

Please confirm with the restaurant to ensure that the hours have not changed.

Accessibility -

Plus Size Seating - The chairs have metal arms on them, and the tables under the cover have comfortable seating.

Dress Code/Suggestions - Casual

Pets - Pets are allowed in the outdoor seating area

Parking  - Street parking is available in front of The Cheese Cottage and around the surrounding block. Be prepared to circle for parking during peak lunch (12-1pm) and dinner (6-7pm) hours. Allow extra time for parking when planning your visit.

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Mobile Tours

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