The Weiss family knows cheese. That’s a fact. What’s also true is that the owners of Chestnut Hill Cheese Shop have been an integral part in making Chestnut Hill what it is today—a Philadelphia neighborhood grounded in hard-working business owners and coveted products for consumers to enjoy.
Chestnut Hill Cheese Shop is an establishment based on family ties. Jacqueline Weiss’ family brought Chestnut Hill Cheese Shop to the area 53 years ago. Her father, Dan, runs the daily operations along with her mom, Susan. When Jacqueline and younger sister Gabrielle are in town, they help out in the shop as well.
When customers stop into Chestnut Hill Cheese Shop they are treated to a quaint and inviting store filled with mementos of the past, which embraces a family-run business feel. As for the cheese, plentiful French and Italian varieties are ready for consumers to scoop up, alongside other unique cheeses filling the cases, such as gouda from the Netherlands, manchega from Spain and many others from local dairy farms and cheesemakers. In addition to cheese, Chestnut Hill Cheese Shop sells coffee, tea, crackers, olive oils, charcuterie, dried fruits, nuts and many more enticing items.
Need a gift basket for someone special? Chestnut Hill Cheese Shop offers customizable options throughout the year. Baskets can be created according to your desired items, or let the knowledgeable staff put together a lovely gift with their expertise as the guide.
The Weisses and their staff can even create perfectly prepared cheese plates for your next gathering. Cheeses, jams and charcuterie make the final product a lovely and delicious presentation.
Entertaining this summer and planning on serving cheese? Jacqueline offered several delicious pairing ideas. Highly recommended warm-weather pairings include:
- Pear and blue cheese honey-drizzled crostini, paired with a sparkling red wine
- Melon, mozzarella and prosciutto skewers, paired with Champagne
- Lemon ricotta crostini, paired with Riesling
- Camembert with thick apricot and sea salt crostini, paired with Prosecco
- Watermelon, feta and mint skewers, paired with a rosé wine
The Chestnut Hill Cheese Shop is also involved with several Chestnut Hill events throughout the year, such as the Harry Potter Festival, Stag and Doe Night and many other fun happenings around town.
If you haven’t been to Chestnut Hill Cheese Shop yet, or haven’t stopped in for a while, make a plan to visit at your earliest convenience. In the words of Jacqueline Weiss’ grandfather, “There are a lot of stores that sell cheese, but only a few cheese shops.” We agree: this is one cheese shop you’re going to want to visit time and time again!
Find Chestnut Hill Cheese Shop at 8509 Germantown Ave. in Philadelphia; phone: (215) 242-2211.
- Photos: Chestnut Hill Cheese Shop
