Stinky Brooklyn

Such a charming artisanal meat and cheese store in Brooklyn. Good place to stop by to get some of your favorite cured meats as well as try out some exotic and traditional handcrafted cheeses. They also have a wide selection of pickles and other fermented goodies for you to buy and snack on. There is a small selection of stool seats near the window, so a party over around four can sit around and nosh after shopping.

Nice place filled with goodies! The staff was very friendly and helpful. I def recommend stink. There so much more than just a cheese shop.

As liberal and open as I am, there IS one word that makes me uncomfortable and makes me want to hide… and that word is… stinky. The word stinky makes me enormously uncomfortable. I was walking around Smith Street with my bestie when we saw a giant word that said *nervous gulp* STINKY. I was happy that I was on the other sign on the street, and away from the giant STINKY sign. My bestie however, was intrigued by the side and was eager to find out, just what was so stinky.
Little did I know, this incredible cheese shop is my version of what heaven probably looks like. The store is incredibly clean, inviting, and spacious. There are shelves of specialty and gourmet items such as breads, dips, honeys, products, etc. So much to look at, it’s hard not to buy something from the shelves! After checking out the shelves, we made our way over to the counters where an enormous array of cheese, and some meats were laid out. The staff here is among the sweetest and friendliest I have ever met. The store offers free samples and the counter help is very very knowledgeable about their products (impressive because the cheeses are so vast) and helpful when choosing. We tried a brie cheese (the Jesus of all cheeses) that was creamy and sooooo soft. After a few more samples we decided to go with the Rivertown (think Brie but less harsh, and very creamy and flavorful like a brie) and the Gruyère which was amazingly sharp and nutty. We also got the duck prosciutto, if you are a fan of duck and prosciutto this was amazing. Greasy, flavorful goodness! Altogether we got the gruyère cheese, rivertown cheese, duck prosciutto, a bag of buttery and delicious crostini, honey made especially for cheese, and a few caramel candies at the register for a little over 30 dollars. I was shocked! We felt that this was beyond reasonable for a specialty shop… especially one so popular! If you love cheese you must come here! Absolutely heavenly! Can’t wait to go back, wish I could live there. Perfect date night spot! Well OK, perfect to me because I love cheese.

Holy cheese! This is an unbelievable specialty shop for cheese, meats, unique sauces and snacks. The quality and cleanliness of this place is outstanding.
My friend and I went in and picked up a rivertown cheese, similar to brie, but creamier and less bold. We also tried the gruyère cheese and duck prsciutto. The duck prosciutto is definitely salter than regular prosciutto but softer in texture and more colorful!
The servers were extremely friendly and engaged in friendly conversation with one another and customers. They were able to recommend certain cheeses and were certinaly knowledgeable of their products. They were happy to offer small samples eforw buying anything. I felt that this was very nice and honest; not something you find often at stores.
I highly recommend this place to anyone who has a love of cheese. It is truly a great experience.

Having received their emails for years and seeing their bags all around town, finally made it in to find a well-​curated selection and somewhat reasonable prices. FYI must drink off premises, 20% off growlers Thursday nights. And there’s now one in Chelsea too.

Great selections of cheeses from around the world. I could easily live in this store. Stinky Brooklyn knows their cheese.
I went there unsure of what I was looking for. I described what kind of cheeses I like and they recommended some of the best cheese I’ve ever had. There’s NOTHING better than that. I will defiinitely be coming back and bring all my friends!

I’m actually really surprised that there are so many great reviews on Unilocal.I love to give good reviews, and sadly can’t do that for Stnky Brooklyn. We were the only customers in their shop today, with three or four employees working. We were looking at cheeses for around 10 – 15 minutes before anyone said a thing. And then when the gentlemen did ask us if we needed help, and we replied yes, he then made us feel like idiots because of our apparent lack of knowledge with fancy cheeses. It was lame.
I absolutely do not know as much about cheese as a person that works at a cheese shop… yup, that’s right! But please don’t make us feel foolish when we ask questions, are looking for a certain thing, etc. Then, the cheeses he did recommend were fine, but it was like pulling teeth the entire time we were there. We were excited to try the cheese shop in our new neighborhood, but sadly left disappointed. We love to support local/​small businesses, but I think we will try a different one next time.

Never had anything but amazing service here, and the selections are incredible! There is no other place in Brooklyn that is curated quite like this, I don’t think. I WANT TO EAT MY WEIGHT IN STINKY CHEESE. That is all.

This place is the stuff of cheese dreams. Cheese everywhere. Fresh sliced prosciutto. Sandwiches and beer (to go). I picked up some manchego the other day and am blown away.
The staff knows their stuff and is so kind.
The sandwich I ordered wasn’t totally as yummy as I’d expected (the bread was a bit tough) but still good.

We didn’t buy cheese. We didn’t buy meat. We didn’t buy beer.
The service here is OUTSTANDING. We stopped in to explore and wound up talking to one of the employees while deciding what kind of donut to buy. We then walked away with said donut, some bacon brittle and a rice crispy treat along with a long list of places to go try in town for beer!
I need to come back and buy cheese. and meat. and beer. and more donuts. because that donut was one of the best things I have ever eaten.

They carry my favorite panettone! (oops I almost typed Pantone!) heh. It’s the panettone by Rusticchella d’Abruzzo, imported via Oakland CA, and also sold at my favorite San Francisco grocery, Bi-​Rite. I haven’t dug into this one yet, but the one I had from Bi-​Rite 2 weeks ago was the softest, fluffiest, richest panettone I’d ever had.
A huge selection of bitters, syrups, and juices. Christmas Stollen, gingerbread cookies, amazing rice krispie treats with Golden Grahams inside (!!). (And of course cheeses, chocolates, salts, all manner of canned things.)
Stumptown coffee on tap for only $ 2.50.

With over 120 varieties of cheese, Stinky will have whatever you’re looking for and if they don’t, they’ll have something damn near close. They’ve also got an impressive selection of cured meats and other charcuterie, sandwiches, oils & vinegars, crackers, jams, chocolates, teas, and more. If you can’t make it to the store, stop by their website and order from the comfort of your home. They recently opened up another shop in Chelsea so you lazy Manhattanites don’t need to travel too far for some good Stink.

This is absolutely the WORST costumer service experience I’ve ever had. If I were the owner of this place, I would be seriously concerned that I am paying 5 people to work and only 2 of them are working, and JUST BARELY. When I walked in, there were two costumers in the store and they were being served by two of the employees. The other three employees didn’t look like they were doing anything (in all fairness maybe I’m wrong), but no one even acknowledged my presence with a simple, «we’ll be with you soon» or whatever. I’m a native NYer, I don’t need to be coddled, but this is a BUSINESS and that means I should be addressed and served.
So, these two guys spent an incredible amount of time with the costumers they were serving and not in a good way — I would have understood if they were explaining products or giving them tastes. But it was PAINFUL to see these people work — how long does it take to slice some soppressata for godsakes?! It looked like they were moving in slow-​motion. In the end, it took 40 minutes to get some prosciutto. I should have left, I really should have. But I kept on thinking, they have to serve me at any moment.
They may have some good products, but not one costumer deserves such disrespect. I am taking my purchasing power elsewhere.

Love it. There are so many types. They are always helpful. They even have breads, pastas and crackers to pair with your selection. Nothing more to say, if you love cheese where else would you go? I mean really.

I’m not usually one to buy pricey groceries, but if you’re that kind of person there is a lot of stuff here for you! From meats to cheeses and artisanal pickles, any kind of hipster fare can be found here.
You can definitely come here to splurge for a picnic, too. We grabbed a baguette, cheese, prosciutto and some watermelon beers to go for Gov Island.
As far as the sammies go, this place is on point. One day my group of friends got every sandwich on the board, and each one was unique and wonderful — just like a snowflake. The menu changes daily, so I’ll be back to gnosh.

Do you remember that chapter from Jerome Klapke Jerome book, when he was trying to smuggle stinky cheese in his luggage?
Three Men in a Boat, To Say Nothing of the Dog?
«Advantages of Cheese as Travel Companion»???
No??? You gotta read it!
Being that was one of my favorite books growing up, I did, obviously, attempt to do the same, and try to smuggle stinky cheese from Paris in my luggage. As you can imagine, it did not go very well. Not for me, or airplane passengers, or airport terminal. Or luggage.
Yea… I let your imagination fill in the rest.
Now, I will not attempt to do this, ever again. Why would I, when there is such thing as Stinky Brooklyn? With all local and imported cheeses, cured hams, and most helpful staff?
Everything you need when you get a craving for perfect charcuterie.
Oh, Bonne Bouche. Oh, Jamon… And Prosciutto. Ridiculously mouth-​watering good.
OK, I got to get some more. Right now. Bye.

There’s nothing stinky about Stinky Brooklyn, oh except maybe their exceptional cheese selection. And it’s a good stinky, not MTA stinky. My friend and I were at Met Foods trying to decide which prepackaged mass brand cheese to pick. A stranger stopped and told us to forget it and instead head ½ block away to Stinky. Such a cool Brooklyn lady! I highly doubt that would happen in Manhattan.
Stinky’s cheeses, cured meats and charcuterie ready to be carved are not cheap but they are top quality from both locally sourced small farms and also Europe. The friendly and totally cool employees let us taste selections before purchasing. That’s very important service if you’re paying $ 28.99 a pound for cheese or meat. The mixed goat and cow blue cheese is stinky awesome!
I was impressed with the staff knowledge and also how they artfully wrapped the meat slices. There’s a non-​rushed, laid-​back vibe in the store. We could have lingered more, but wanted to get back, pop open a bottle of wine and devour our purchase. We’ll definitely will be back here many times. Cheers to Stinky!

I am new cheese enthusiast.
I was told by my neighbor to pay a visit to this store and I did.
As soon as you open the door it will welcome you with the pungent smell of cheeses. To me it is a confirmation that I am in the right place.
They have every type of cheese you could imagine. Ranging from African, Middle Eastern, Euro, North and South America, and Asia.
If you are throwing a party and undecided what cheeses to serve they sell cheese platters in different kinds and sizes.
But the one thing that really blew me away is the level of customer service of the staff.

Stinky isn’t huge but it’s charming. It’s not cheap but it’s high quality. The cheesemonger was very helpful, even if she did sort of steer me to more milder cheeses than I wanted. it’s a bit of a hike from the subway (at least the Borough Hall stop) so I’m not sure I’ll make it a regular stop, but I got a cheese plate for Christmas than needed to be de-​virginized, and Stinky certainly helped! Aside from their cheese, they really offer any type of gourmet or artisan product: meats, spreads, oils, ice cream, coffee, beer etc. If you had a big budget you could really go crazy.

So I live in Brooklyn for 16 years and never went to this place… I move to Manhattan and that’s when a friend visiting from Texas says «I have to go to some place called Stinky in Brooklyn!» So I said okay and off we went.
Now I regret the fact that I didn’t come here when I lived only 10 minutes away!
My buddy had seen this on the Food Network or something so he was geeking out as we walked in. I tried to play it cool, because I’m a sophisticated New Yorker, but I loved seeing all the cured meats and cheese and did get a little giddy myself. We both ordered sandwiches (both delicious and reasonably priced) and also split a big cookie.
Food all around was top quality. Service was okay (it does veer slightly towards the hipster so some of the people do kind of look down on you like you’re an idiot because you don’t have an encyclopedic knowledge of ham) but overall it was decent. But who really cares when it’s apparent the people here really care about their food.
Definitely recommend this place, even if you have to come from Texas or Manhattan to get here.