Cheesewerks

service and foods five stars! try their cheese foudue and it is absolutely over what i had expect. If u come to this place, try the chesse foundue without alcohol. so perfect

Scrapes in with a 3 star rating.
Tried this place on Sunday. It’s a fast food type of setting, with sit down restaurant prices and slow service.
General impression:
— understaffed. Very slow service.
— confusing menu that needed lots of explanation.
— prices are high for hell the type of setting provided. For example, a fondue is $ 40. Toasted cheese with a few chips is $ 12.
— you can’t help yourself to utensils. You need to ask at the counter for everything. With one guy doing everything, this is a slow process.
— food: was nice, but nothing amazing. Most items tasty, but the menu lacked some basic things… Like a cheese tray. This is a cheese restaurant, I would image they offer a cheese try?!
Over this place has potential, but is very poorly executed. I drove down from the burbs to try. I don’t think it was worth the effort.

It’s been a while since I have been to Cheesewerks, and thankfully my experience is still good and in fact improved since my last visit. Service is still great and very friendly.
Cheesewerks has improved their portion size and menu value which I had a minor criticism about. There are a lot more menu options, all looked really good. I had the Charleston grilled cheese which had brie, caramelized onions and apricot chutney which was really good with a good mix of savory and sweet. The generous side of kettle chips which I think is homemade, makes for a very satisfying meal.
I highly suggest eating in the restaurant rather than take out, as the grilled cheese sandwich in the box will become more of a cheesy soggy mess (but still tasting good) by the time you take it back home or to the office.
Cheesewerks also hosts a lot of events throughout the month, including a foodie trivia night which sounds really fun and something I want to try.

The mac and cheese here is good. I ordered the picton and it was savoury, almost to the point of being too much, but very creamy and succulent. I like the noodles they use for the pasta. However, the nachos are subpar. I ordered the beef brisket nachos and they were soggy and burnt, to the point where parts were entirely black. I expect much better than this.

I was pretty excited to try this place after a friend suggested it, but it didn’t live ip to my expectations.
I got the Brooklyn Mac n Cheese and it was really creamy and cheesey. Not like a «mmmm I can eat this for days» creamy and cheesey, more like a «this is too much… I think I’m going to explode». I knew it had ricotta in it, but I felt like I was eating a tub of ricotta. My friend had the original and it was soooo much better, not too creamy and it has the classic cheddar taste.
We also wanted to try the fondue… until we saw the proce. $ 40 for fondue? Are you kidding me? That’s more than a steak at the Keg. No thanks, I’ll make my own fondue at home.
I don’t know. I mean I love cheese and I love the idea of this restaurant, but I don’t love it itself.

Cheese making course is lots of fun. You make ricotta, paneer and fig jam. Sip a little wine or craft beer. Learn about some of the cheese makers in the province. Fun times.
P. S. I got this as course a gift, and I don’t know what the cost is, so I cannot comment if it’s worth the price.

My friend and I were both SO SO SO excited for our cheese feast, but our visit to Cheesewerks definitely fell short. Womp womp.
My dining partner has been here before and she had nothing but great things to say about the food and the owners. But on this stormy Wednesday night the owners were no where to be seen, which it turns out was super sad for us.
The dude at the counter was a bit of a Negative Nelly, and kinda rude (we all have bad days, I get it, but this was crappy). We tried to order the fondue and the cheese plate and were instead met with his thorough discouragement because it was too much food. We told him we were ready and excited for ALL THE CHEESE and he still tried to persuade us not to go for it.
The cheese plate, as it turns out, is only available when the owners are there. Which is a huge shame, and also weird. I mean if Via Rail can pull together a cheese plate, you’d think a cheese restaurant could. So we ending up ordering a grilled cheese sandwich to share along with the fondue, a beer and a cider.
The fondue comes with bread, sausage, potatoes, apples and a selection of vegetables. When I asked what the veggies would be he could not tell me specifically which ones would be coming with our fondue, because he had no idea. Annoying, and weird since the kitchen is literally behind him, through a window…
Anyhoo, the grilled cheese we ordered — the Charleston — was delicious!
While we waited for our fondue we set up a game of scrabble (we took up two tables, but were only two people, lots of room). When the fondue came Negative Nelly was a bit stressed about making room on the table, and ended up shoving my friend off her seat and knocking over all her scrabble letters on to the floor. No apologies.
The fondue itself was inedible, it was like someone dropped a bag of salt into it. The mystery veggies turned out to be snow peas and yellow peppers (not my first choice) and there were no apples at all. We asked about the apples and said it would have been nice to know beforehand that they were out he said «I would have liked to know too».
Not ones to return food, we actually asked for a refund for our inedible fondue and were initially refused. But we stayed firm with our request, and eventually he managed to get in contact with the owners and gives us the cash back for the price of the fondue.
Somehow even with our fondue refund it cost us $ 40 for one grilled cheese sandwich, a cider, and a beer. Which was definitely too pricey for what we got.
It’s a huge shame because we were both SUPER excited to eat ALL THE CHEESE. We ended up at a restaurant elsewhere eating several cheese plates, however. Mmmm cheese.
TLDR: Customer service was really crappy, but improved just as we were leaving (too little too late). Some food was good, some food was terrible, but kinda expensive either way.

Really liked it and I plan on visiting again. It was my first time trying out cheese fondue and was a bit nervous to get the wine infused cheese fondue but was in for a delicious surprise. The variety of choice for food to dip into the cheese was great, the owner was incredibly friendly and helpful and the atmosphere was nice and welcoming.

The menu looked so good, and I had to miss out on brunch with friends there the Sunday before I went, so I had been craving good mac n cheese for DAYS before I went.
Should have been a slam dunk for Cheesewerks! I got the Houston Mac n Cheese (minus the BBQ sauce… maybe that was the issue? or maybe not)
I like that they have board games, but I wouldn’t call the chairs or décor particularly cozy or comfort inducing.
Got the mac n cheese to my car and took a bite… needs salt. Ok add some salt.
still… meh.
Anti-​climactic is the word I believe

I’m a good Dutch girl — cheese is a food group to me. That also means that I’m a bit picky and… well, I won’t go so far as to say «hard to please,» but I don’t impress that easily.
I’ve been to Cheesewerks twice now, once for a grilled cheese that was spectacular, and yesterday for a to-​die-​for fondue.
My first visit included a guest with Crohn’s and a guest with Celiac. You wouldn’t expect a restaurant, especially one that specializes in things like sandwiches and mac & cheese, to roll with those limitations, but Tom (one of the owners) didn’t even blink. He knows his menu and he knows his stuff and was able to recommend around the dietary issues without the slightest hesitation.
If you want a highlight, ask Tom to tell you about their Grilled Cheese Chocolate. His eyes light up as he describes the sinfully decadent dessert (made with a full-​size chocolate bar and slices of cocoa bread, grilled and served with maple syrup for dipping!). It’s absolutely adorable to watch. :)
Over two visits, four guests and I have tried grilled cheese, fondue, quesadillas and nachos. So far we haven’t encountered one that didn’t make us want to return, quickly. Haven’t dared the dessert yet, but judging by the salivating by one of my guests when she heard about it on our way out, we’ll be back and yeah, we’ll be trying that one.
Other memorable moments:
— The house-​made soda — yesterday’s magic was a flavourful Apple Pie that made my friend’s eyelids flutter.
— The selection of craft beers — one of my guests is a craft beer fan and was quite pleased to find yumminess he hadn’t tasted before. Not a huge beer drinker myself but he was definitely impressed with their selection.

Omgggg. Do I start at the iPad registers, the awesome owner or the delicious food? The board games? The décor/​atmosphere? OMG JUST VISIT IT IT’S SMASHING.
Edit: second visit was disappointing. We waited outside for it to open, which it did late — the employee opening up was rude and didn’t invite us to sit and wait inside. I dislike that it’s counter-​service payment with the expectation of tip (I tip for table service). I REALLY dislike that you can’t tip less than 10% on the machine. The soup was terrible — burned my throat from the spices and they didn’t offer any recompense on that front. Perhaps it’s best to visit when the owner is there.
I’m also annoyed that you can’t replace the big bowl of kettle chips with anything. I don’t eat those and it is a waste.

Came here for brunch on a sunny Sunday morning. We had a discounted voucher for the brunch and was overall pleasantly surprised by the 1) service, 2) food options, 3) food quality, 4) casual yet hip ambience and 5) board game options.
We ordered the morning breakfast option on Mac n’ cheese and cinnamon vanilla French toast with a mimosa and Caesar to follow. And while waiting for our food, we squeezed in a game or two of four in a row, and over the duration of downing our food, a game of bananagrams.
I’m excited to come back for more ooey gooey cheesy goodness and some gouda trivia nights!

We literally just walked in the door after visiting Cheesewerks for the first time. Here is my review.
I recently read a discussion on the Cheesewrks website on the appeal of Groupon-​type deal offers and whether they work. I want to say that we used an online voucher for this visit and we had not heard of Cheesewerks before, so the voucher certainly worked to expose us to the restaurant and get us in the door. Verdict? WE LOVED IT!!! The voucher most definitely worked in not only getting us in but we will definitely be back and spread some valuable word of mouth!
Now the food. We were there for brunch and ordered the cheddar, apple and sausage stuffed french toast, and the Beijing stuffed french toast (see online menu for the fillings). They were so cheesy, so tasty, so jam packed with ooey gooey goodness I think I commented on every bite!!! The biggest compliment I can give is this: The Cheddar, Apple and Sausage came with real maple syrup for dipping. Maple syrup is one of my major weaknesses, I put it on everything!!! I actually found myself opting not to dip some of my fork-​fulls just to not obstruct the flavour and cheesiness of the french toast itself.
The fruit accompaniment was fresh and delicious and the french press coffee was wonderful.
The atmosphere was fun, friendly, and there was a class learning how to make caesars. They have board games for playing, and fun sounding trivia nights posted on their calendar. We cant wait to go back to use the second part of Our voucher (it was good for brunch AND lunch/​dinner) and perhaps taking part in a trivia night.
If you love cheese, you have to check this place out. Just walk in the front door and the smells of the cheeses will pull you in further!
Thanks for the great experience Cheesewerks, see you soon!!!

I love cheese and when I found out about this place I knew I HAD to go there.
I ordered the Picton grilled cheese and it was so yummy I could eat like 5 of them. Bonus points because the order also came with potato chips. Really loved it and would totally go there again.
Only giving ⁴⁄₅ stars because I didn’t spend too much time there and had to get my order to go because I had to run, but really good comfy food.

Looking for a good sandwich with cheese, this is the spot. If you are a pork lover the Beijing and Miami are your choices. Bread is well done (and not over done). Meat is tender and well marinated. Buffalo is also a classic option (chicken). Now I will start the review, the Mac and cheese is the shieeeettt (which means it’s good). You remember that Mac n cheese that mom use to make, where she used 2 packs of the Kraft cheese powder and added butter to make it cheesy, well this is 10 times better.
Friendly service and craft beer this is a great spot for a quick bite.

My friend and I went to Fort York library and wanted to get lunch. The area is mainly condos and not a lot of choices. After a long time walking, we walked on bathurst, past front and this was the first food place that wasn’t subways or dominos pizza lol. We decided to try it out since we were starving. 2pm on a Wednesday; we were the only ones there, but the atmosphere is great! Nice music, cohesive colour scheme, clean tables/​benches. The menu is also very well designed, and they have board games! The place is like a mesh between Panera Bread and Snakes & Lattes, very cozy and great place to chat and hang out with friends.
Got the Charleston grilled cheese; pickles are like cucumbers, not sour, chips aren’t salty, which is good. Sandwich came in 3 triangular slices, a little burnt but crispy. The Chicken Itza is warm and very filling (4 slices); comes with 2 little cold dips.
What I am particularly impressed with this place that makes me want to come again is the customer service. It has been a long time since I’ve been served over my standards and is the reason why i’m giving this place a 5 stars. When we entered, we were greeted by this friendly guy who asked if we came here before, when we said no, he was delighted to explain the menu to us. He gave us suggestions and personal favourites and informed us that we can switch around ingredients to our fancy. I like that he pays attention to the order too, he double checked if i wanted chips on the side because I had said i didn’t want any as i was debating but changed my mind later, and when he asked for my name, he asked if it spells with a C or K. The spelling wouldn’t matter, but it was nice to have cared about that. He was eager to help us and while we were eating, he asked if everything was okay and if we needed anything. Always smiling, and he deserved a big tip.
I love the fact that their trays are unconventional and their tip jar is unique and cute. Family-​run business, 3 years running, I’d say open up another location! I’m definitely coming back in the winter to try their fondues!

I could’ve sworn I wrote a review for this place. I totally remember writing one and it’s gone. Failure of memory or of Unilocal,who knows?
The first time I went it was horrible. The portions were tiny, price high and service non existent. The second time much was the same but the portions got bigger. I wish they had a smaller size for everything for those who aren’t big eaters (of which I am but that was a lot of food!).
I like that they have board games about, we played a card game while we waited for our food. The wait was weirdly long considering it was just a grilled cheese and a mac and cheese. There were other orders for a small group and they came out in steps, instead of all together. Very strange service for a restaurant.
I think the price is way too high for a single comfort food meal with no drinks, side or dessert. We paid about ~$ 40 for two entrees. That’s nuts, no matter how filling.

I can’t think of many places that do cheese fondue so it makes for a unique experience. Their cheese fondue has either wine or beer in it, making the taste interestingly complex. Stay away from the kettle-​chips, they taste like regular chips that are warmed up. They also serve an assortment of beers.
Cheesewerks has a casual and clean atmosphere, not unlike the Ikea cafeterias. Speaking of which, they use the Ikea bowls to serve some of their food in. You go up to order, and when your order is ready they call out your name and you grab your tray of food. It’s simple and it works, although I wouldn’t go here for a romantic date.
The two times that I’ve gone to Cheesewerks have been to participate in their food trivia nights. It’s a family-​run business and the owner is a hardcore nerd when it comes to trivia. His enthusiasm is great and the trivia night is always well organized. There is always a food theme, and he keeps it interesting by changing up the question or challenge structure. A forewarning that the questions are really difficult and browsing for answers is not allowed! There is a fee for the trivia and the prizes are half of the collected fees and some bonus stuff.

A while back, I bought a Buytopia voucher for $ 45 (valued at $ 96) for a 4-​course dinner for 2 at Cheesewerks. I always seem to redeem my voucher at the last possible moment, so I’m grateful that Cheesewerks extended the expiry date. The deal also included two glasses of house wine.
The first course was Cheesewerks’ original grilled cheese with a blend of aged and double-​smoked cheddars grilled on locally baked sourdough. It was paired with a rustic herb tomato soup– oven roasted tomatoes, garlic and thyme infused with organic vegetable broth. The soup was good for dipping, but I didn’t enjoy it much on its own. It was a little reminiscent of pizza sauce. But the grilled cheese itself was fantastic and probably my favourite thing of the entire meal!
Second course– fondue with Canadian Swiss, Pinot Grigio, roasted garlic and nutmeg. It was served with artisan bread, roasted fingerling potatoes, green apples and pickled onions. I thought that the cheese was very tasty, but there was way too much for the two of us. The apples made a good palate cleanser in between bites of cheesy goodness.
The third course was the Charleston Mac and Cheese with double-​cream brie, oven-​caramelized onions, apricot chutney, and topped with Artisan Bread Crunch. Personally, I’m not a big fan of brie cheese, so fortunately it wasn’t too strong here. The mac and cheese was surprisingly not too heavy, but I thought it could be more flavourful. In the end, I was way too full from the fondue course and had to pack most of this home to save room for dessert.
The fourth and final course was a dessert grilled cheese with melted mascarpone, coffee crisp, fresh strawberries and maple syrup. As simple as it was, the combination was delicious! I felt an urge to buy some coffee crisps and mascarpone and attempt this at home.
As much as I love cheese, I was practically in a coma by the end of the meal from the overdose of cheese. That said, I would come back next time just for the grilled cheese!

Say Cheese… werks! Wow. What a cheesy way to start a review. Not my best.
Moving right along.
This place has free wifi, Fondu Fridays, and they serve wine and beer. Most importantly they serve everything cheese related in the world from the grilled sandwiches to 6 different kinds of mac and cheese and varying cheese specials.
It has a cozy sit-​as-​long-​as-​you-​want atmosphere, and really saved my life one day as I slowly walked in the rain from the island airport in search of the internet. Holy hell I love the internet and cheese.
PEPPER PREPARATION: There are two seatings for Fondu Fridays, and reservations are highly recommended.