The Cheese Kitchen

The Cheese Kitchen claims to be the best cheese shop and deli in Bedford- a claim that works because there isn’t much competition but also because it is indeed delightful!

The Cheese Kitchen - Castle Road, Bedford

Situation on Castle Road, you rarely walk past without seeing a queue formed inside, which means that nipping in and out quickly isn’t always an option but it also means the food is particularly good and the staff are very friendly.  You can also sit inside (although the space is very limited) or outside at the front.

For years we have been venturing in, whether for a quick coffee and panini or more commonly to stock up on various bite-size delights including olives and cheese, paninis and cakes to snack on whilst watching a big Premiership game at home. As a former resident of Cambridge and regular goer to London, there is definitely a ‘city’ feel about the Cheese Kitchen and walking down to the river with some snacks on a hot day is certainly lovely. The quality does not come cheaply though- this isn’t a ‘fast-food’ joint and if you get carried away, which can often happen, you can end up spending rather a lot. 

I’m sure eventually Justin and the team will be hoping to move to premises that allow them to have more space for people to sit and enjoy the food with a drink and a paper as unfortunately the size is very limiting and having this will undoubtedly be popular. But they certainly have captured a market that appreciates a good deli with a ‘local’ and friendly feel and we are very pleased to have them nearby.

Price- 7 (it can add up when you want a number of snacks/ cheeses)

Service – 9 (the only disadvantage is that queues can form quickly)

Quality – 10

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