The Big Cheese Restaurant and Store in Rosendale, NY

Tucked in the serene shadow of Mount Joppenbergh, The Big Cheese is situated in the heart of Main Street, Rosendale. The restaurant offers authentic food, a diverse atmosphere, and a genuine reflection of the town’s captivating diversity.

The Big Cheese is a charming eatery that prides itself on serving good, healthy, and nutritious food, utilizing local farm-fresh ingredients and offering a variety of cheeses from around the world. It features a delightful menu of fresh salads, deli foods, gourmet treats, freshly made Middle Eastern dishes, and an array of inventive and delectable sandwiches. The warm and inviting atmosphere adds to the overall experience.

The venue is perfect for exploring a wide selection of cheeses, Mediterranean foods, fresh salads, deli items, groceries, and kombuchas and indulging in breakfast, lunch, dinner, movie snacks, chocolates, coffee, and vintage selections. They are happy to cater your next event, offering artistically presented cheese platters, hors d’oeuvres, sandwich platters, and authentic Mediterranean foods.

Selections From The Big Cheese Menu:

Greek Omelette – 2 eggs, feta, olives and tomato served with Turkish bread and a green salad garnish
Brie and Jam Panini – your choice of strawberry jam or Dalmatia fig spread wih creamy brie
Reuben Sandwich/Wrap – Applegate turkey OR roast beef, melted Swiss cheese, Russian dressing and sauerkraut
Goat Cheese & Pesto Sandwich/Wrap goat cheese, homemade pesto and mixed greens
Wild Omega Sandwich/Wrap – Your choice of wild caught sardines OR smoked baby clams with mixed greens, avocado, red onions, wasabi mayo and tomato
TBALT – Avocado, Applegate turkey bacon, mixed greens
Spinach and Feta Roll – served warm with butter or olive oil and sprinkled with za’atar
Goat Gouda and Ajvar Spread Panini – creamy and mild goat Gouda with roasted eggplant and red pepper spread and greens
Hummus/Baba ghanoush Wrap – warm pita filled with hummus baba ghanoush, cabbage salad, mixed greens and homemade tahini sauce

View The Big Cheese menu.