Who We Are

Since moving to Phoenix, we asked ourselves over and over again Where is the cheese shop. We asked ourselves so often that we decided it was time to create the cheese shop. And that’s how it all began.

From day one, we wanted to feature American artisan cheese. We wanted to share the work of makers and creators close to home. In our case, you'll find artisan cheeses made in small batches by hand—wheels and rounds crafted by people who know their herds, their land, and their craft.

We're Phoenix's only cut-to-order cheese shop, tucked into 32nd Street & Shea in what we lovingly call "The Sheaborhood." When you walk through our doors, you're not just buying cheese—you're tasting the work of American cheesemakers who are keeping traditional methods alive while pushing the craft forward in new directions.

But Shea Cheese is more than a shop. It's a gathering place. We host cheese classes and wine pairings, comedy nights and art shows, cookbook clubs and community events. We believe in cheese as a starting point for connection—whether that's connecting to the people who made it, the place it came from, or the person sitting across the table from you.