The Cheese School

The Cheese School is a cafe, event space, workshop, and cheese shop all devoted to the fine, pungent art of fromage. (Their motto: “Eating is learning.”) The school relocated from the Mission to these digs beside the Ghirardelli arch in fall 2018. The new space is roomy and rustic, with views overlooking the bay. Classes are taught by cheesemongers, cheesemakers, cheese shop owners, sommeliers, and local gourmands. The offerings run the gamut, including cheesemaking, pizza making, and special pairing classes like Cheese & Chardonnay, Cheese & Chocolate, and France vs. Italy. Unsurprisingly, the adjoining cafe specializes in cheese-centric dishes like grilled cheese, mac and cheese, and cheese plates.