The Cellar

This is an awesome place to go with your friends after work. The Mac and cheese is a must, obviously as it is a cheese factory. Customer service is pretty good but they obviously have a lot to manage as this place gets packed after work. The only issue I had were the acoustics– it was SO loud we basically had to yell across the table to hear one another, which is why I can’t give a 5. I would go back-​definitely make a reservation though as this place is rather popular.

Maybe because I did not order the norm, I was disappointed with my lemon tarragon clam fettuccine. It had an unusual taste which I could not finish. I usually don’t waste food but the taste was just not good. I also ordered the bartender’s choice of an infused cocktail drink (containing rum and soda) and was disappointed on how watered down the drink was. It tasted like water with a tiny bit of sizzle. I would not recommend these two items I ordered. The atmosphere of the restaurant was a little dark but had a nice relaxing feel. I was with a party of 13 which was good that they had enough space for us.

A cute little hidden place downstairs of the Bleecher’s place. Artisan type drinks and some nice unique wines. Nice and cozy tables and dimmed down lighting. could be romantic but it does get loud as the night gets later. Free coat check.

My bf and I were scouting for happy hour specials and stumbled upon this gem. We were seated at the bar downstairs and it invoked a cool, dim vibe. The bartenders were really cool to talk to and wore casual, yet proper clothes. We ordered the house wine and it was pretty good house wine.
Next time we pass by this place, I will not hesitate to walk in as it is also a place catered to cheese. and… I LOVE CHEESE. I’m so glad we discovered this place by sheer serendipity.
I’m giving this restaurant three stars for now because I have not tasted the food and I believe that’s what I should base a good chuck of my ratings off! The pictures look realllllyyyy appetizing though.

The Cellar is quite stunning! Dim light, relaxing atmosphere (depending on what time you come), and ideal for small groups, but not the best place to take for a first date. My boyfriend and I came here for our friend’s birthday lunch and it was the perfect place for a friend that respects and loves wine, cheese, and good food.
Service was on point and food was phenomenal! We did two cheese plates and one meat plate (don’t remember the names, sorry). It was an interesting and different way of enjoying food, something that my boyfriend & I don’t typically do. Some of our friends had a bottle of wine, but the boyfriend and I just kept it casual and had: Original Sin & Pumpkin Ale. The Pumpkin Ale was different, tasted more wheat than pumpkin. We also ordered a few different entrees/​appetizers to share and try:
Crab, old bay aioli, bread crumbs (Mac & Cheese) — a friend ordered this to share and oh boy, was it full of crab and cheese deliciousness! Every bite was like crab and cheese heaven! Possibly one of the best mac & cheeses that I’ve had so far.
Pork belly, pickled fennel stem (Mac & Cheese) — another friend ordered this and it tasted yummy, but not as good as the crab mac & cheese.
Mushroom Tart (shitake, crimini, and portabella) — I ordered this and it was mushroom creamy heaven! The tart tasted buttery and it was very crunchy and tasted really good with the creamy mushroom sauce. It was on the saltier side, but overall I liked it.
Mussels — My boyfriend ordered the mussels. These definitely weren’t the best mussels we’ve had because they were very tiny and there wasn’t that much mussels. The sauce/​broth felt a little bland.
Overall, I really liked the atmosphere at The Cellar. It was a different dining experience compared to what I am used to. I would definitely come back here again to taste some of their wine and dishes again. I would highly recommend coming here for someone’s birthday, it’s a nice and relaxing atmosphere and perfect for a wine & cheese lover!

Perfect happy hour spot. Despite its location (basement), it’s a bit popular with the tourist so be ready to come promptly at 5 to secure a table.
The happy hour menu is quite simple but perfect for nibbling with your selection of house wine. I had the house red which was quite smooth.
Service is friendly and prompt. Do expect them to start checking in more frequently on you around 7 as they are getting ready for dinner service. Hh ends at 7 anyways so it was time for us to hop! Will be back soon!

Okay maybe I just havent come to the character of appreciating good quality cheese yet?
I was really excited to stop by during Happy Hour time to see what the infamous chat about this cheese is, especially the «world’s best mac & cheese».
Though the Mac&Cheese is rich, and somewhat chunky cheese, I still wouldnt claim it as the «world’s best». $ 7 for a small plate of mac&cheese? Not again anytime soon.
As for Happy Hour drinks, nothing special. $ 7 for a glass of wine, or mixed drink.

Oh how my pores still ooze with cheese after visiting here, but it’s definitely a fun lively spot that’s perfect for happy hour. We visited at 6p on Saturday, and it was only halfway filled, so early weekends is definitely the way to go.
— The house cabernet is delicious, which is all I can say as a person who knows nothing about wine. All I can tell you is that it’s slightly fruity, oh so smooth and easy to drink several glasses, if your face doesn’t burn like the August moon after drinking alcohol (oh, the sad plight of the Asian). We ordered both $ 8 HH plates and too much more:
— the world’s best mac and cheese — I was surprised to see the HH mac and cheese was a huge portion — plenty for three to four people to share, nod their heads as their tongues and teeth make way through the thick cheese to all agree: ‘not sure if it’s the world’s best, but it’s good.’ It is good. Not too rich and full of tangy cheese flavor.
— the HH cheesemonger plate comes with four slices of cheese, two of their house specialty which is a Gruyère blend of sorts, paired with pickled cornichons and red pepper, and two of a milder cheese which is steeped in Asian red wine, paired with dried figs. A small crusty baguette centers the slate slab. This plate is fine — it’s a cheese plate. You kinda know what you’re going to get here.
— the tomato soup is delicious… unexpectedly cheesy (okay! we know we’re at a cheese factory, but seriously! so cheesy!). It’s best enjoyed with the grilled bread that is served with the
— meatballs, which were a nice blend of beef, pork and veal. Two large honkers come on a plate with a couple pieces of grilled bread. They’re good, flavorful, not too dry, but probably not worth the $ 19 pricetag. Yes, that makes it $ 9.50 per meatball which is a lot for one ball of… anything.
— the pesto flatbread is a crazy mess of an arugula salad on crisp flatbread, drizzled with olive oil, topped with pomegranate, walnut, and chunks of soft, crumbly cheese. So fun. Very tasty.
— the hot chicken comes as four chicken legs that have been fancily cleaned at the legs so you can hold it proudly with your pinkies up. The thin batter comes away easily with every bite, as your teeth sink into the incredibly tender chicken. The chicken itself is pretty bland, but the spicy sauce on the plate is delectably spicy. Each butter-​soaked croûton in the plate is a spicy punch in the face — I ate every single one of them. So yummy!
If I come again, I’d probably get all new stuff, because there’s nothing that I absolutely loved, but nothing that I hated, and so I’d probably just get to try new stuff that I wouldn’t hate, which is not too bad!

I knock a star off because our waiter forgot our cheese plate! Service for the main courses was also a bit slow (and it wasn’t entirely packed)…
…but it was worth the wait.
I recommend the kale salad, meatballs, and of course the Mac and cheese.
The scallops were good but too salty. The burrata was incredible but I had to scrape the sauces and garnish it comes with off because it was way too over powering. Ask for that on the side if you can.
The portions are smaller so I recommend getting a bunch of different items and sharing!

What a cozy spot for drinks and food. We were out and about in the area and decided that we wanted an afternoon drink. The Cellar has a great atmosphere, and if it wasn’t for the close by subway, you’d forget you were in the city. As the name predicts, this place is located in a basement (conveniently placed below a cheese shop), so the lighting is dim.
Since we weren’t going to really be eating a whole meal, my friends and I decided to sit off to the side on a cow print couch which was really cool. It was just the type of laid back atmosphere we were looking for.
They have a decent selection of wines, and we decided to split a bottle of the dry reisiling. I split a happy hour order of the «worlds best» mac & cheese and it was certainly yummy. It was deliciously cheesy but slightly a little too peppery for my tastes. We also ordered a cheese plate which was also a nice little snack!
I’d definitely be back to try some of their other meals which all looked and sounded awesome as they passed by!

I will be back again!
It’s underneath Beecher’s Cheese and it serves obviously cheese. I recommend for happy hours with your girlfriend that worships cheese plates, charcuterie, and vino. The staff was super friendly and accommodating and it had a very chill vibe for a Tuesday night.

Happy hour! Extra cozy and great for a snack. My 3 pals and I ordered the cheese plate (just 4 small wedges of cheese, so while very tasty, not particularly filling. There was a «just jack» cheese paired w/​figs, and I don’t recall the other cheese, but the pickled fennel they paired it with was insane.
We also ordered the mac, which was very much how I like it — not too saucy, mostly cheesy. Again, not a monstrous portion, but a reasonable price and good for a taste.
They have a happy hour infused cocktail — I’m not typically into vodka drinks, but this was a pear and clove vodka concoction that was perfectly seasonal — I could’ve had several more, but since the bites were small best to keep the drinks in check.
Very, very cute. If you’re looking for a quaint happy hour I’d say this is a great pick for an intimate crowd.

Great spot. Cozy intimate vibe, good friendly staff/​service. Great mac & cheese & a really yummy grilled cheeze. Good for a date, girls night/​small group.

I love the atmosphere! Everything was delicious. I had the pork tenderloin which was amazing prepared on top of squash&corn I wish I had room for a second order! My friend had the pork belly mac & cheese & said it was amazing. Our other friend ordered the scallops which although was delicious as well although the portion size left much to be desired especially since it was the highest priced item on the menu.
Overall amazing I would definitely come back. Service was great.

Went there with some friends the other day during a visit to NY. Unfortunately The Cellar was closed for a private event. They were serving dinner upstairs but had 1 hour wait so we opted for another place.
Today I went back on my own since it looked good. Again the downstairs was closed for a (very lively) holiday party. But it was later in the evening and I sat at the bar upstairs with no wait and there were a few open tables as well.
I had a very attentive and friendly waiter whose name I didn’t catch, but he made good recommendations, some small talk (since I was visiting alone and from out of town that was welcome) and was just the right amount of attentive.
The price was a little on the high side for 2 meatballs, but they were amazing and I realize veal isn’t cheap. I also had the fluffiness pumpkins cheesecake ever. Thank you!
I’d come back if I make it back to NYC

Came here for lunch. Shared the beechers cheese plater with three types of cheddar cheese. It tasted amazing and came with nice side pairings of sauce and berries. I got the pork belly Mac and cheese which was good but the pork was a bit too crispy and salty. The Mac and cheese was also too oily so I couldn’t even finish all of it. My friend got the wagyu beef which was good but a little too tough and doesn’t really do justice to wagyu. Still, cute space for lunch and the décor is nice.

Fantastic wine and cheese bar!
Atmosphere /​ambiance are wonderful. Had to hunt a little to find the cellar was an actual cellar/​basement of the Beechers cheese location but that made it more interesting…
Service from the host upstairs and downstairs to the servers — very friendly.
The combination cheese platter — delicious. As was the prosciutto. And our Shiraz/​wine was great.
I was so impressed by the portable at table phone chargers. Wow. I constantly need to charge my phone, and when I asked if I could charge behind the bar, voila … A circular charger to keep at our table in exchange for an ID… I think this may have impressed me more and made me as happy as the cheese !

Maybe it was an off night, because the reviews here are good & I am generally easy to please. Perhaps it was kind of awkward for me to order fetucchini & a place known for mac & cheese. Whatever it was, I just wasn’t impressed (and it’s not so hard to impress me). I won’t be back.
We’ll start with the food. The Mac & Cheese was AMAZING. If I was writing the reviews solely on this, it would be four stars. Still, it is kind of pricey and I’m sure I can get mac & cheese just as good elsewhere. The fetucchini was super salty and because of this tough to even finish. Maybe someone in the kitchen had a hand cramp that night, or forgot they had already salted our dish? Who knows. Unfortunately, this just wasn’t a good dish and would be a «miss.» I would not recommend it.
The worst part of this restaurant is the atmosphere and cleanliness. The bathrooms were dirty. My mom always told me growing up you can judge the cleanliness of the kitchen by the cleanliness of the bathrooms in a restaurant and I can’t get that out of my head. I would recommend the restaurant stay on top of this. Towels and soap should be stocked so patrons, and more importably waiters and kitchen staff can wash their hands. The restaurant itself was super loud. I wanted to have a nice night with my husband, but we were crammed at a long table between multiple twenty-​somethings with all of us yelling at our partners just to hear one another. It was terrible. I would recommend the restaurant installing rugs, or some sort of acoustic sound absorbing devices to help with this problem.
I do love the concept of the restaurant, with a few small tweaks I think it could be a really great place.

Damn, I am such a fan and it’s close to my apartment? Yes, so game.
One of the unique things about The Cellar is that Beecher’s is upstairs. So you know that the cheese are going to be great and pair well with the wine. I highly recommend the chessemonger’s plate. Basically any dish that has cheese for it, you should go for it.
The vibes are dope. it is a cellar but when you walk it, it has this candlelit, trendy vibe. Kicking it with your friends on one of the large couches with wine, cheese, and snacks is probably one of the greatest things. When I went, the service was a little slow. It took us about 20 minutes to get the check.
Overall, if you’re in the area, it’s definitely one of the better wine bars in the area. The Cellar focuses on things that it does well and has a wonderful vibe to match it. Hopefully, I will be able to make it in time for happy hour one day.

I love red wine, happy hour, and cheese. This is why I love coming to the Cellar — it has all these things that I absolutely love! The Cellar is right below Beecher’s Handmade Cheese and is an actual cheese cellar underneath a cheese shop in this cozy space perfect for dining.
I absolutely love their happy hour every day from 4−7pm (yes including weekends). They offer $ 6 house wine, $ 6 infused cocktail (bartender’s choice), $ 8 mac and cheese, and $ 7 cheese plates. Beechers often advertise as having ‘the best mac & cheese’ in the world. It’s certainly not the best mac and cheese I’ve ever had — but it is pretty delicious. Rich and creamy — $ 7 for a large plate of mac and cheese is a steal!
The cheese plate offered is a bit small — not enough cheese on them, but it is happy hour so I don’t expect too much. You will get your cheese fix just from the mac and cheese. Their tomato soup ($ 7) is fantastic, but a bit over priced.
Service was great as well. This is a great trendy place for date night or with a small group of friends to catch up. They also accept reservations for a party of 6 or more.