Smallgoods Cheese Shop & Cafe in La Jolla

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Categories

  • Cheese shop
  • American restaurant
  • Cafe
  • Caterer
  • Coffee shop
  • Deli
  • Gourmet grocery store
  • Lunch restaurant
  • Restaurant
  • Sandwich shop

Phone: +1 858-886-7217
Site: http://smallgoodsusa.com/
Opening hours
  • Monday:Closed
  • Tuesday:9:30 AM–5:30 PM
  • Wednesday:9:30 AM–5:30 PM
  • Thursday:9:30 AM–5:30 PM
  • Friday:9:30 AM–5 PM
  • Saturday:9:30 AM–5:30 PM
  • Sunday:Closed
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Total reviews rating 4.9

134 Reviews for Smallgoods Cheese Shop & Cafe 2024:

Review №1

2023-07-15 02:40:25

I can’t say enough good things about Jenny and Small Goods! They went out of their way last minute to make a beautiful and festive charcuterie for a gift I needed.They included the most delicious things my kids who were the recipients couldn’t get over it!! I believe the meat was Wagu… not 100% but very high end meat and cheeses! They added caramels for my granddaughters.Couldn’t be more perfect!

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Review №2

2023-05-17 00:05:30

Small foods created a beautiful platter for my daughter’s graduation. As the event was early the next day up in LA, Mike worked with us to choose items that would last overnight and travel well. It was the perfect offering for a mid afternoon reception. It gave the party an elegant but festive feel. Even with several, diverse dietary restrictions and personal tastes, everyone enjoyed it. Thank you!!

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Review №3

2023-02-25 19:58:51

What a stellar shop! So cute and inviting. The rotating selection of cheeses and cured meats is top notice and unique, not like what you can find in any grocery store. Don’t miss the butters! Also a great spot to pick up a sandwich or cheese plate for your dinner party! If you are lucky you might see the little shop mascot running around 🐶

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Review №4

2023-10-03 22:17:44

This is an incredible cheese shop with even better company/ownership. We’ve known Jenny and Mike since before they had a storefront. Jenny is a member of the American cheese society. La Jolla doesn’t realize what a gem they have here (jk, they know, hence # of recent awards!).The cheeses are amazing, tasty, and unusual/hard to find. The meats are tasty. They always have unique items - today we bought some goat ghee! Another unique item they briefly had was a cave aged butter front Vermont that I think David Chang had special ordered. Today they had a harvest cheese that looked like a wheel made of fall sunset. The white truffle salami was very tasty. Our baby really enjoyed their baguette.I’d order their cheese trays and charcuterie boards for friends and family anytime. They have a fridge w some special soft cheeses to check out. Totally worth a stop for lunch or for a platter on your way to the beach. Hopefully you can say hi to Cash their dachshund who is also around on occasion.

Review №5

2021-03-27 00:21:21

Absolutely lovely place. Owners are very helpful and knowledgeable - they know their cheeses and charcuterie. Great prices for high-quality cheeses. We ordered cheese + charcuterie trays for hiking in Anza Borrego, and we couldnt be happier with the selection. Just yum! They recommended smaller plates rather than a big platter for portability while hiking, and it worked really well. They even included a list of the cheeses and charcuterie. Very pleased.

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Review №6

2022-07-10 00:18:18

Great experience from start to finish. Mike answered the phone quickly and was able to answer all my questions without any hesitation. His knowledge in the charcuterie world is outstanding. After a few minutes talking, I took his lead on making a perfect tray for a friend’s engagement party. I picked it up a day later and without a doubt the best charcuterie tray I have had. I will absolutely be back!

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Review №7

2023-03-07 22:19:53

I love this place sooo much! i grab to go and picnic at la jolla shores….the holy mole and phoney baloney are my faves 🤤 and get extra cheese and meat for $5 on the side. Everything is so fresh and delicious and each product is chosen with care. The owners are super nice. Amazing all around!

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Review №8

2023-11-04 22:45:06

Great sandwiches, beautiful cheese platters and wonderful customer service! Even gave us some cool recommendations on what beaches to go to :) 10/10 recommend this hole in the wall!

Review №9

2023-09-16 22:23:27

The individual cheese plate is the perfect light beach lunch! Made to order based on what you like with a lovely variety of fruit, honey, etc. Honestly a great deal and nice way to try so many different cheeses and meats at once

Review №10

2023-07-09 04:27:09

Food was good, but the owner was a bit weird, and pushy. My husband and i are first timers in LJ, and he aggressively insisted we try one of the cookies. he also stood around, and tried to make conversation with those around him outside, even when they seemed un interested in having a conversation. not a bad guy per say, just rubbed me the wrong way…