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I.J. Mellis Cheesemonger

30a Victoria St. | Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland
0131 226 6215
Ranked #4 of 71 shopping in Edinburgh
4.5 of 5 stars 7 Reviews
Type: Speciality Shops
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Seattle
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

Excellent cheese - even though small, very good selection. Buy some oatcakes and have a picnic! More

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Hampshire, UK
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21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2012
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I cannot believe I am reviewing a cheese shop, but it was such a good experience that it was worth recommending. A small, very pungent shop, who rounds of assorted cheese piled high. The server was very happy to discuss the merits of the various types of cheeses, and I could easily have spent large amounts had we not been... More

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Liverpool, United Kingdom
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 October 2011
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Really the cheese is very very expensive but staff are helpful More

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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 August 2011

Definitely worth considering if you are after something authentic, different and less touristy! More

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Thornhill, Canada
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100 helpful votes 100 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2011
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An excellent selection of cheeses and related foodstuffs are available in this wee shop on Victoria Street, just off the Grassmarket. The staff were extremely friendly and knowledgeable, and helped steer us towards a cheese which suited our tastes. Nice to that shops like this still exist. More

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Oxford, United Kingdom
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Popped in on a mini break and adored the cheese from here, the lady was incredibly knowledgeable & friendly! Will be going back before the weekends over! More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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Reviews in 53 cities Reviews in 53 cities
270 helpful votes 270 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2010
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Ian Mellis' cheese shops have become Edinburgh institutions. If you love cheese, this is THE place to come. As well as Victoria Street, there are also branches in Morningside and Stockbridge. More

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