Cheese Louise
940 NY-28, Kingston, NY
Crema's Take
“The bread here is genuinely exceptional—crispy, properly fermented, and clearly made or sourced with serious intention—which transforms every sandwich into something worth planning a trip around. If you're hiking near Ashokan or just passing through Kingston, their jambon beurre and egg-and-cheese sandwiches rival what you'd find in France or NYC, backed up by a thoughtful selection of French and Italian imports that the owner is genuinely passionate about. It's the kind of place where you chat with the staff, sit for a while, and leave wishing you lived closer.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Parking available.
Google Reviews
Omg a great sandwich starts with the bread. The sandwich I ordered came on a baguette with the perfect crunch. It was an awesome sandwich. Any time I go to Ashokan from Kingston this is going to be my go to place.
Oh my goodness the best name for a cheese shop / restaurant EVER. The name sold us on the breakfast stop but … and I’m going out on a limb here … they may have the BEST egg and cheese sandwich I’ve ever had. Oh man I can’t believe I wrote that. General Bakeshop be careful -…
Everything we had was delicious. Staff were very friendly and down to earth. Learned a lot about the place chatting with the owner. Great selection of French, Italian, and deli sandwiches. Bread is perfect - not too chewy and rich in flavor. Great selection of middle eastern…
Excellent sandwiches. Among the best in the area. I’ve eaten them all over NYC and in Italy quite a few times. The bread is incredible, and the sandwiches are thoughtful and in balance. They’re not overflowing with meat and condiments. There’s very clear consideration for the…
Truly a gem. One of our best meals we had this weekend was at cheese Louise and it was the classic jambon beurre sandwich. We devoured it after a 6 mile hike and decided to come back the next morning to get the same sandwich in addition to the roast beef. Sadly, today the…
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