IJ Mellis Cheesemonger Morningside

Popped in for some cheeses today and we were not disappointed! My husband and I were looking for french cheeses for our charcuterie board, and we asked for recommendations for a hard, soft, blue and goats cheese to accompany the french condiments we had already bought in the area. The gentleman we spoke to was very knowledgeable and he was able to provide recommendations to all the requests I asked. Even though there was a small queue behind us, he did not rush us which I appreciated. The cheese was fantastic and very flavoursome. Would absolutely recommend to others.

We went for one of their Cheese and Wine tasting evenings run by the wonderful Heather. There were just 6 of us, and we got to taste 6 cheeses under the theme of Six Nations Rugby, and 3 wines. Heather is knowledgeable and passionate about all things cheese and the perfect host.

I can't get enough of this place. All of their locations are equally brilliant, but the cheese room at the back of the morningside shop really sets it apart. The cheese is pricey but you get the quality you pay for. I've never had a bad selection. Top shelf cheese with treating yourself to as often as you can. A lunch time cheese platter and a bottle of wine for £25 feels like a banger of a deal too.

Ordered cheese for Christmas from Mellis months ago. Try to pick it up at 8:30am two days before Christmas, the queue is huge and not going anywhere. I wait half an hour then a staff member comes out and says ‘you can’t collect orders until 12:30!’. What a disorganised waste of time. People who order in advance should be prioritised over those choosing cheese in the shop!

Great place to try new cheeses. My family are cheese daft so we pop in a couple of times a year for our fill of their tasty cheese selection. You can also ask to try a bit if it's one you've never had before and are considering.