The Cheese Encounter
198 Algoma Street South P7B 3B9 Thunder Bay, ON, Canada

With many cheeses, the name may be the same, but the quality will vary depending on the producer and techniques they use. Many are mass produced, but we prefer those made on actual farms, by actual farmers. A great example of a high quality, farm made cheese is Stilton made by the Colston Bassett Dairy in the Vale of Belvoir, England. Handmade in small batches, and has a sweet, salty, fudgey taste.

The mighty Brebis Rousse d'Argental. Soft, creamy, salty, grassy sheep cheese made in the Argental region of France. A Cheese Encounter favorite!

Challerhocker, pronounced Holler Hocker is made by cheesemaker Walter Rass in St. Gallen, Switzerland. It’s sharp yet creamy with a subtle hint of spice and funk. The cheese is washed with a blend of wine and spices throughout the aging process, which aids in the development of its complex flavors.

We just received a haul of delicious coffee from Eaten & Told! Check them out and take advantage of their SALE on Morgon Coffee Roasters beans!

French toast made with Pinetree Catering Rye, Nor'Wester Maple Company syrup & sugar, Slate River Dairy milk, Maldon salt, and Isigny butter & crème fraîche from Normandy

Every Friday we offer locally made Rye from Pinetree Catering, Vanilla & Cardamom brioche from The Bridge Kitchen, and bagels from Boreal Bakery

We've got the new Scorpion hot sauce from Heartbeat Hot Sauce Co.! Made with Trinidadian Scorpion peppers and beets

We have more Bois de Grandmont available this week! Gooey, buttery, spruce bark wrapped cow's milk cheese with hints of heritage pork and... spruce. Leave your cheese out until it's at room temperature, then cut the top off and scoop out the delicious interior. You can also bake the wheel for a couple minutes to achieve a more fondue like experience. Made by Fromagerie Medard in Quebec!

Bois de Grandmont is making an appearance in our case for the first time ever! Gooey, buttery, spruce bark wrapped cow's milk cheese with hints of heritage pork and... spruce. Leave your cheese out until it's at room temperature, then cut the top off and scoop out the delicious interior. You can also bake the wheel for a couple minutes to achieve a more fondue like experience. Made by Fromagerie Médard in Québec!

Grey Owl. Soft, creamy, citrusy pasteurized goat cheese coated in a layer of vegetable ash. Made in Notre-Dame-du-Lac, Quebec

Life is better with good butter. World renowned for its outstanding cheesy flavor obtained from the superior quality of cream, and a traditional slow maturation process during production. Made exclusively in the Normandy region of Northern France

A friendly reminder that we're still offering contactless pickup and delivery! A current list of all our products can be found by clicking the link on the pop-up that appears when you visit our website. www.thecheeseencounter.com We deliver Wednesdays & Fridays (order cut-off is noon the day prior). We process and prepare our pickup orders as quickly as possible, and will contact you when we have the total calculated.... Orders can be placed by emailing [email protected] or by calling us at 807-286-1082. Please include your phone number when ordering by email See more

Local rye bread is here! Try it with some some Normandy butter and your favorite cheese and relish in the glutinous glory.

We're currently offering three different types of Italian Prosciutto from the San Daniele, Tuscan, and Emilia Romagna respectively. Each variety is unique and beautiful (just like you!)

Tangy, lean, slightly smokey, Ontario made Water Buffalo Summer Sausage sourced by the incomparable Monforte Dairy.

Ontario made shortbread from Provisions Food Company, available in either chocolate or vanilla! Try them with your favorite bag of St Paul Roastery coffee!

Jalapeño & Bleu d'Élizabeth Saucisson Sec, aka the best of both worlds (cheese & charcuterie in one package!). Dry cured pork sausage spiked with Québec made Bleu d'Élizabeth cheese, and jalapeño peppers (spicy, but not too crazy). Not a fan of blue cheese? The Bleu d'Élizabeth adds a deep, umami laden richness to the sausage rather than an intense "blue cheesy" flavour.

A freshly quartered wheel of gooey, unctuous Brie de Meaux. The real deal Brie cheese made in the region of Brie, France using unpasteurized cow’s milk. Buttery and mushroomy taste with a hint of funk.

Locally made vanilla and cardamom brioche from The Bridge Kitchen have arrived! Made with nearly all local ingredients!

Happy Halloween! We've got some tasty treats for all our lovely Saturday customers

Bread has a-rye-ved! Locally made Rye from our pals at Pinetree Catering

Water Buffalo & Sheep Fresco! Fresh, creamy, lactic cheese made with a mix of sheep and water buffalo milk (think super special buffalo mozzarella) produced by the Monforte Dairy in Stratford, ON! Pictured here with a healthy dose of nice olive oil and some Maldon salt

Fresh baked vanilla & cardamom buns have arrived! Made locally by The Bridge Kitchen

It's bagel day! Locally made by Boreal Bakery and delivered fresh every Wednesday and Friday! A must have companion for our artisanal, spreadable Chêvre and cream cheese (aka Fromage Frais) from the Monforte Dairy in Stratford, ON.

Duck & pistachio terrine from Québec

Tomato season is over, but have you tried Burrata with roasted squash? Top it off with some good olive oil, sea salt, and a drizzle of Modenese balsamic vinegar, and you've got yourself an edible masterpiece.

Wait no longer, Piacere is here! Soft, creamy water buffalo cheese with just the right amount of tartness, coated with rosemary, summer savory, and chili flakes. Made in Stratford, ON by the Monforte Dairy

Adoray are gooey, buttery, slightly funky cow’s milk cheeses wrapped in spruce bark. Let it get to room temperature, cut the top off, scoop & enjoy! Made by the Fromagerie Montebello in Quebec

Ghou-Dah is back! Firm, aged goat’s milk Gouda made in Stratford, Ontario by the Monforte Dairy. Salty, sharp, & creamy with a hint of cotton candy. A must try for those who have yet to experience this earthly delight!

We promise there will be no turkey on site this week

Fiore Sardo, the flower of Sardinia. Smokey, salty Pecorino made exclusively with unpasteurized Sardinian sheep milk. Try it on a cheese board with a drizzle of nice honey, or with pasta or risotto! Currently ON SALE for 20% off!

All cheese is not created equal! With many cheeses, the name may be the same, but the quality will vary depending on the producer and techniques they use. Many are mass produced, but we prefer those made on actual farms, by actual farmers. The difference in texture and taste is incomparable. A great example of a high quality, farm made cheese is this wheel of Stilton made by the Colston Bassett Dairy in the Vale of Belvoir, England. Handmade in small batches, and has a sweet, salty, fudgey taste.

Check out our Instagram page @thecheeseencounter for a chance to win some swag from The Cheese Encounter, Pretty Fly co., and Eaten & Told! Chihuahua not included!

A friendly reminder we're CLOSED this Monday. We'll be back to business as usual at 10am Tuesday!

A friendly reminder we are closed this Monday! Don't worry, you've still got all day Saturday to pick up your cheese

Bagels & cream cheese, what a novel concept! You heard it here first! Locally made bagels from Boreal Bakery (delivered fresh every Wednesday and Friday), and Fromage Frais (aka cream cheese) from the Monforte Dairy. Simple breakfasts done right!

Perth County Greek style buffalo yogurt! Creamy, light, indulgent yogurt made by Local Dairy in Ingersol, Ontario!

Not terribly Thanksgiving-y, but we know you'd want to hear we've just received a shipment of Cotija and Queso Fresco from the fine folks at Local Dairy in Ingersol, Ontario!

We've got fresh baked vanilla & cardamom brioche from The Bridge Kitchen available today! Made with local flour, eggs, & milk!