Van Hook Cheese & Grocery — Local services in Jersey City

What a great little shop! The owner Carl is very knowledgeable and takes time to speak with every customer and answer questions and make recommendations. His staff is friendly and always helpful. I've been there several times and always looking for ideas of what to get. Not only do they let me sample everything before I buy it they also go out of their way to understand what I'm looking for i.e., if it's an event or a party or just for home. Couldn't be happier to have this great shop within walking distance from home. They also have a good grocery selection and now that the weather is nicer they have the tables out front where we can sit and order cheese plates and bring a bottle of wine. They provide wine glasses and make the whole experience delightful. I also learned they're at the Grove Street Farmer's Market which makes it very convenient for me to pick up some things on the way home from the City. I could not recommend Van Hook Cheese & Grocery more highly. I tell all my friends and neighbors to go by and check it out. My new...

Nice selection of cheese and friendly staff. I went in last week for my first visit. Not knowing what to order, I asked the opinions from the staff. They gave helpful tips as well as a brief intro to various types of cheese. I was told their Prairie Breeze was best to go for the Grilled Cheese sandwich.

I ended up buying the small samples (in the refrigerator) of four types of cheese. I asked them for ways to eat those cheese when I paid for them, and it turned out great. I will be back and try their Brie and Prairie Breeze the next time. The ones I bought as of now:

Beemster 18 month. It is a cheddar cheese that has some savory start, but smooth, milky and a tinny little bit of sweetness at the end when pairing with bread.

Schlossberger Alt: a denser cheese. It does have much sweetness or milky flavour, rather it is of a dense and complex yet smooth savory taste towards it. I paired it with Trader Joe's 3 seeds sweet potato crackers...

Solid local artisan cheese shop. They have a wonderful assortment of hot sauces, drinks, snacks, dips, condiments, etc. Their OG Krystal? crystal? Is sublime. I was not aware cheese could have a chewy texture to it. That may not sound appetizing but it was worth every cent! Come here for the grilled cheese it’s a little wait but worth it! Anytime I come the staff is knowledgeable but more-so helpful. I was surprised they sold Maldon Sea Salt Flakes I had in Scotland that was not an arm and a leg. I bought a bunch of things here for my wedding anniversary and my husband loved everything! This would be a better cheese pull video but I didn’t eat it until I walked about 20 minutes home. *just to give you an idea of how delicious their...