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Eastern District
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90 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217
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Food Quality 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
Consistency 5
Cultural Relevance 5

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Eastern District 7.9
Park Slope
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Park Slope outpost of a Brooklyn cheese and specialty shop that also builds composed sandwiches from its cured meats and cheeses. It’s more market than sit-down cafe, but locals rely on it for smoked salmon and turkey sandwiches built on quality bread with good condiments.
Must-Try Dishes: Smoked Salmon Sandwich, Turkey and Bacon Jam Sandwich, Cheese-and-charcuterie style sandwich of the day
Scores:
Value: 7.9 Service: 7.8 Consistency: 7.7 Food Quality: 8.4 Atmosphere: 6.4 Cultural Relevance: 7.6
What makes it special: Artisanal cheese shop that doubles as a sandwich counter using its own cured meats and cheeses.
Who should go: Shoppers wanting picnic-ready cheese, meat and sandwich combos.
When to visit: Afternoons for a quick takeaway sandwich and provisions.
What to order: Smoked Salmon Sandwich, Turkey and Bacon Jam, a cheese-focused sandwich.
Insider tip: Ask staff to build a custom sandwich around whatever cheese you’re buying for home.
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Street parking only; generally available on nearby residential blocks outside of peak dinner hours.
Dress code: Casual and relaxed—gym clothes, jeans, and errand attire all fit.
Noise level: Low—it's a retail-forward shop, not a busy café, so conversation is easy.
Weekend wait: No real dinner rush—expect immediate service or 5–10 minutes for sandwich assembly.
Weekday lunch: Short waits of 5–10 minutes during peak lunch errand traffic.
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Yes—cheese-driven builds and veggie add-ons can form solid vegetarian sandwiches.
Vegan options: Limited—may have vegan cheeses or spreads occasionally, but not a dedicated lineup.
Gluten-free options: Limited—no guaranteed gluten-free bread, though ingredients like cheeses and meats are naturally gluten-free.
Best For
Better for: Superior for artisanal sandwich ingredients and custom builds tied to a real cheese counter—ideal for picnic shopping and specialty meats/cheeses.
Skip if: Skip if you need seating, hot sandwich variety, or a café-style environment—try a dedicated sandwich shop or dine-in café instead.