Cowgirl Creamery
Cheese Store and Sandwich Spot
Financial District, San Francisco
This cheese store is famous for their grilled cheese sandwiches. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"Cheddar cheese toastie with caramelized onion = heaven."(5 Tips)
"Great raclette on the weekends."(6 Tips)
"Have the assorted cheeses."(5 Tips)
"Grilled cheese of the day and tomato soup - can't go wrong!"(25 Tips)
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AFAR MediaAugust 12, 2014Cowgirl Creamery in San Francisco is legend in these parts, with carefully crafted cheeses that pay homage to the delicious, rich, and varied flavors of the Bay Area. Read more
NatalieJuly 14, 2016Super helpful and friendly staff. They sell ice packs for a dollar and I was easily able to keep the cheese cold on my trip home in my check in. Highly recommend if you love cheese!- Bubbles UtoniumFebruary 22, 2015Saturday between 11 and 3 stop by for the weekend raclette. Toast pieces and bread and butter pickles and then they just scrape off the wheel a delicious ooey gooey cheese!
Erik CintronMay 10, 2017Cheese heaven!! All sorts of kinds of cheese. Little bites to try if your not sure. A great staff to answer any questions. They have crackers to pair it with. Fun platters. It's located in the mall
Koji KOMATSUNovember 8, 2015MT TAM is my favoirte cheese. Whenever I drink wine, I need MT TAM! I thought it was something like Brie for the first time, but it's much more creamy and sweeter. Delicious!
I YJuly 12, 2019OMG. If you love cheese, this is your place. The breakfast sandwiches are delicious. Then be tempted by all the cheese offerings in the shop next door.
TylerJuly 22, 2018Delicious new breakfast sandwiches for morning commuters, just make sure to ask for them to be toasted first.
Johnny AnglesonFebruary 12, 2016We had the salami and cheese sandwich which was extraordinary! I can't wait to go back and have a bowl of soup and grilled cheese.
Alison McQuadeMarch 13, 2013Great sandwiches, wonderful cheese and lovely service. Love the tam and ham for breakfast but of course the naan with grilled cheese and chutney is fabulous!!!!!
Nada ChanDecember 3, 2013You can sample cheeses like you would ice cream, it's so awesome! And the staff is so knowledgeable, learnt so much about the different types of cheeses :)
Chloe CondonAugust 28, 2017Great cheeses! Mt Tam is one of my favorites cheeses ever. Grab a to go platter for a picnic at Cupid's Bow!
Sarah HernandezNovember 27, 2012The Wagon Wheel and Gruyere cheese is the perfect combination for a delicious grilled cheese! The flavor combination of the two cheeses go together perfectly.
Premshree PillaiMay 14, 2012Get the cheese and jam on challah for breakfast, then head to blue bottle for your morning cuppa.
lululemonApril 29, 2014Enjoy some cheese! Lots of cheese! Then, take the ferry from here to Sausalito for a guided tour of Heath’s factory showroom and watch how wares are made.
Ron WilliamsJune 14, 2018Ordered a ham and cheese breakfast sandwich. They handed to to me cold so I asked for it to be heated. This is how it was served.
Karin BeilSeptember 11, 2013This shop is located in the 1 Ferry Building and there are numerous culinary treats there. Cowgirl has the best cheese I've ever tasted!
Laurea de OcampoAugust 28, 2013Get a cheese plate to go, grab a chair outside facing the bay and space out on an amazing view & delicious cheese
If you're around for breakfast you can do a lot worse than ordering the poached egg with grits. Don't forget the pancetta!
John RAugust 2, 2013Super friendly, knowledgable cheese monger, ask for Nan! Amazing assortment of local and international artisan cheese.
Nick D'AmbrosiJanuary 4, 2015Ask to try the Mt Tam or Humboldt Fog. If those seem to scary, go with an aged gouda -- always a crowd pleaser!
BrickellistaMay 22, 2014I love cheese and jam. I also love challah. Try the Bambini - you won't be disappointed.
EL のりJanuary 8, 2014cheese toasties: open faced grilled cheese + caramelized onion + maple mustard. deelish!
Kait GaissMay 25, 2016A++ cheese, plus they do a monthly beer and cheese pairing that's immensely enjoyable.
Abbey KeckApril 27, 2014Get the Roasted Turkey and Fromage Blanc sandwich. Go eat it on a bench outside.
Brian SperdutoJanuary 31, 2016Can't go wrong with any cheese they sell. Always a great beer pairing.
Daniel WilsonSeptember 17, 2014Cheese grits with a poached egg and bacon makes for a decadent and delicious breakfast.
Rachel RothJuly 23, 2017This used to be a charming cheese shop, but now the cheese is pre-cut and you don't get to taste. You may as well go to Whole Foods, which is cheaper.
Loved the baked eggs sandwich with sautéed mushrooms and lots of cheese.
Doug BaerMay 13, 2016Opens earlier on weekdays than most places in the Ferry Building. Good breakfast options.
JulieOctober 16, 2012The best cheese shop EVER. Try a buffalo milk variety and make sure to get lots of samples!
Nichole TreadwayAugust 28, 2013Get the spicy chèvre and jam sandwich. They're already made so it's fast, but soooo delicious
Hoa-TingDecember 24, 2012Get the cheese toasties. It's open faced grilled cheese w/ carmelized onions and maple mustard. Delicious.
Spencer HoltawayJanuary 16, 2016The butter pickles are secretly the best part of the grilled cheese sandwich.- Kait GaissJune 3, 2016There's a monthly beer-and-cheese pairing they do here that's pretty lovely if I do say so myself.
nora walkerMay 5, 2011Ask them for the stinkiest cheese they have - and they will not disappoint. I recommend the Red Hawk - amazingly stinktastic and delish.
Terrance KwokJuly 17, 2013The baked egg sandwich with sautéed mushrooms is delicious and comes out piping hot.
Try the Breakfast Sandwich - Gruyere, grilled mushrooms, eggs and pancetta. This is why you should make time for breakfast.
Grab the baked egg sandwich with pancetta. So delicious!
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Cowgirl Creamery
1 Ferry Building #17 (at The Embarcadero)
San Francisco, CA 94111
United States
San Francisco, CA 94111
United States
Located in SF’s foremost gourmet destination, we run a European-style cheese shop featuring our Cowgirl cheeses alongside our favorites from near and far.
Closed until 10:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 10:00 AM–7:00 PM
- Sat
- 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Sun
- 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
(415) 362-9354
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