(323) 665-0545

2800 Hyperion Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90027 34.10821 -118.27179

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Neighborhoods: Silver Lake, East LA

SAYCHEESELOSANGELES.COM

Hours:

Monday To Friday From 08:30 AM To 08:30 PM Saturday From 08:30 AM To 07:00 PM Sunday From 10:30 AM To 05:00 PM

Last updated 7.07.11

Category:

Gift Shops, Grocery Stores, Stationery Stores, Food Stores

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, MasterCard, Travelers Check

Food Store Products:

Gourmet Foods, Cheese

Editor's Tips

What People Are Saying About Say Cheese

Featured Review

Martha Burr

Contributor

Located next to Trader Joe's, this foodie haven is split into two sections. On the far end, a simple, narrow café features a row of around ten tables, with several more on the sidewalk outside. Right past the main entrance is the European-style shop, featuring a display counter stocked with olives, meats and, more importantly, cheeses. And lots of them. Beyond the impressive regular lineup, you'll find a constantly changing array of seasonal and specialty fromages. Intimidated by the selection? Don't be. Friendly, knowledgeable staff are there to guide you to cheese nirvana, sample by…

Editor's Tips

On the Menu:
All that fancy food making you hungry? Stop by the store's cafe and pick up a sandwich.
Parking:
There's a free lot behind the store.
The Extras:
Say Cheese hosts sporadic events, including wine and cheese pairings; call for details.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “Say Cheese has everything I love about a cafe, a European ambience but with great American service.”
  2. “love Say Cheese for it's location, the delicious vegetarian sandwich options and the browsing in the little shop next to the restaurant but most of all I love it for the coffee.”
  3. “must visit for brunch with great atmosphere and decor.”
  4. “It was my favorite type of morning, the kind that's a bit chilly with a little drizzle making me want to be somewhere cozy, drinking a frothy cappuccino or a thick hot chocolate while dipping a warm, crunchy, buttery baguette into both.”
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. “It was my favorite type of morning, the kind that's a bit chilly with a little drizzle making me want to be somewhere cozy, drinking a frothy cappuccino or a thick hot chocolate while dipping a warm, crunchy, buttery baguette into both.”
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. “love Say Cheese for it's location, the delicious vegetarian sandwich options and the browsing in the little shop next to the restaurant but most of all I love it for the coffee.”
  2. “Perfectly mixed espresso and the regular coffee is also wonderful.”
  3. “Grab a great bottle of wine, some cheese, and FANTASTIC service.”
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. “love Say Cheese for it's location, the delicious vegetarian sandwich options and the browsing in the little shop next to the restaurant but most of all I love it for the coffee.”
  2. “The turkey sandwich is actually fresh sliced turkey.”
  3. “DON'T come here if you're expecting a 10" tall sandwich made from cheap product, it's good food, for people that have an advanced level of taste.”
  4. “love love love the sandwiches.”
  5. “Glenn (behind the counter) was friendly and clearly an expert in cheese and gourmet meat.”
  6. “The European Ham & Gruyere on a croissant was utterly delicious - served with gourmet mustard.”
  7. “They have fresh bread and rolls and lots of choices of different cheeses and other condiments.”
  8. “like the food, but the cheeses than other foods in the store side are wonderful!”
  9. “Great service and best veggie sandwich in Silver Lake!”
  10. “California Melt and Cold Turkey are quite tasty.”
  11. “They have a great variety of food items to prepare at home.”
  12. “We had lunch at Say Cheese a few days ago and the food was amazing- everything is high quality, cheese, bread, spreads, meats.”
  13. “I'm a vegetarian and was wary about ordering the veggie sandwich because most restaurants think vegetarian food has to be boring but to my surpirse, the portobello sandwich was very tasty.”
  14. “had the tuna with horseradish and it was one of the best sandwiches I have ever eaten.”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “They have a great variety of food items to prepare at home.”
  2. “love Say Cheese for it's location, the delicious vegetarian sandwich options and the browsing in the little shop next to the restaurant but most of all I love it for the coffee.”
  3. “All that put aside it's a really nice place w/ a great cheese selection!”
  4. “They have fresh bread and rolls and lots of choices of different cheeses and other condiments.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “All that put aside it's a really nice place w/ a great cheese selection!”
  2. “Say Cheese is also a great place to grab lunch int eh area.”
service
75.0% positive
  1. “It is worth the drive to have such a nice staff help me learn about the different cheeses.”
  2. “Glenn (behind the counter) was friendly and clearly an expert in cheese and gourmet meat.”
  3. “Almost every waiter Ive ever had has been so rude.”
  4. “DON'T come here if you're expecting a 10" tall sandwich made from cheap product, it's good food, for people that have an advanced level of taste.”
  5. “As of recent though I find myself cruising right by and hitting up Trader Joes or Gelsons simply due to the rude service I get each and every time I go to Say Cheese.”
  6. “The service couldn't have been better in the restaurant and in the shop where they offer samples of all kinds of incredible cheeses.”
  7. “Grab a great bottle of wine, some cheese, and FANTASTIC service.”
  8. “Great service and best veggie sandwich in Silver Lake!”
  9. “Say Cheese has everything I love about a cafe, a European ambience but with great American service.”
  10. “Brian, our server, was excellent!”
  11. “Worst customer service Ever.”
  12. “Our waiter was very attentive.”
value
100.0% positive
  1. “It is worth the drive to have such a nice staff help me learn about the different cheeses.”
  2. “didn't get the most expensive things, but he gave me affordable alternatives, and truthfully, everything is great, so it doesn't matter if it's the least expensive thing there.”
  3. “DON'T come here if you're expecting a 10" tall sandwich made from cheap product, it's good food, for people that have an advanced level of taste.”
4 Star Rating: Recommended

08/05/11

VERY GOOD

by alaskamoral

MM MM m! very luxurious exotic cheeses and do i love me some cheese! this place got it going thugh for real... go here if you know whats up!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/21/08

AWESOME!! AWESOME!! AWESOME!!

by Turrbo

If you like fine foods this is the place for you. Grab a great bottle of wine, some cheese, and FANTASTIC service. They gladly took me in 5min before close and spent well over 40min with me with all the great items they had on hand.

Passion is a wonderful thing, especially whey there's food involved. This is the place for you if you love cheese. DON'T come here if you're expecting a 10" tall sandwich made from cheap product, it's good food, for people that have an advanced level of taste.

  • Pros: Fine and rare cheeses and meats
  • Cons: it's pricey, but you get what you pay for.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/08/08

Great service and best veggie sandwich in Silver Lake!

by IMOC

It was my favorite type of morning, the kind that's a bit chilly with a little drizzle making me want to be somewhere cozy, drinking a frothy cappuccino or a thick hot chocolate while dipping a warm, crunchy, buttery baguette into both. A friend invited me for breakfast to this local cafe that I've driven and walked by for a year but never felt the pull to visit, what a mistake!!! Say Cheese has everything I love about a cafe, a European ambience but with great American service. Brian, our server, was excellent! He made sure we were comfortable, happy and was very attentive without being too intrusive throughout our 2 hour stay. I'm a vegetarian and was wary about ordering the veggie sandwich because most restaurants think vegetarian food has to be boring but to my surpirse, the portobello sandwich was very tasty. Go and enjoy yourself at Say Cheese and say hi to Brian.

  • Cons: None
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/08/08

Jewel in Silver Lake - Fromagerie & Cafe - Delicious food & coffee, gorgeous selection of cheeses

by dottingpromise

We tried Say Cheese for breakfast: morning cheese plate came with a sampling of exquisite gourmet cheeses, a couple of strawberries, dried fruit, and a baguette. The European Ham & Gruyere on a croissant was utterly delicious - served with gourmet mustard. The caffe latte was unmatched. And the orange juice tasted fresh-squeezed. Our waiter was very attentive. Afterwards, we enjoyed perusing the little fromagerie. Glenn (behind the counter) was friendly and clearly an expert in cheese and gourmet meat. He let us sample the gorgeous Serrano ham, Pata Negra, various salamis (the pepper salami was our favorite)... we left with a big bag filled to the brim with cave-aged gouda, gruyere, melt-in-your-mouth goat cheese, the Serrano ham, and pepper salami... and couldn't resist adding several of the flaky, buttery croissants. What a picnic we had later! It was truly an experience... and we'll stop by again very soon.

  • Pros: High quality food, great selection of cheese, knowledgeable & friendly staff
  • Cons: None
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/13/08

Splendid all around

by boccaccio

Strange. The employee the previous reviewer is referring to is the primary reason why I return to Say Cheese again and again. I have learned an immense about cheese in general over the past few years primarily due to his knowledge and willingness to take the time both to determine the types of cheese that fit my taste in particular as well as to take me through the reasons why I might like a particular cheese over another. I am helplessly addicted to this place. Say Cheese is also a great place to grab lunch int eh area. Cozy and delicious. Unequivocally highly recommended.

  • Pros: ambiance, service, products

The Details on Say Cheese

Place Categories:

  • incredible gourmet cheeses
  • ridiculous place
  • like food
  • worst customer service
  • love sandwiches
  • great american service
  • great atmosphere
  • fresh rolls
  • wonderful mixed espresso
  • warm buttery baguette
  • utterly delicious european ham
  • nice staff
  • very attentive waiter
  • like fine foods
  • great decor
  • quite tasty california melt
  • excellent server
  • fresh bread
  • love say cheese
  • affordable alternatives
  • like particular cheese
  • exquisite couple
  • best caffe
  • really nice place w
  • rude waiter ive
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