A cheese and charcuterie platter with various cheeses, meats, crackers, bread, jams, and olives on a wooden table, with a circular logo reading 'Beautiful Wind Cheesemongers' in the center.
A selection of gourmet picnic items including a baguette, Blakesville Creamery fresh cheese, Alemar soft-ripened cheese, prosciutto, spiced calamari, rosemary olive oil crackers, a bottle of City Pop sparkling beverage, Phony Negroni, and cans of Isastegi cider and Lubanzi wine, arranged on a wooden table outdoors.
Hands pulling apart a grilled cheese sandwich with melted cheese stretching.
Plates of cheese and accompaniments arranged on a table.

Who
We Are

Beautiful Rind, established in April 2020, is a welcoming haven for cheese enthusiasts and curious food lovers alike. We celebrate “good cheese from good people,” showcasing world-class cheeses crafted by producers who care about quality and the world we share.

Our shop offers a thoughtfully curated selection of cheeses, wines, and complementary products. Beyond retail, Beautiful Rind features a full-service restaurant and a private classroom and dining space. Whether you're savoring a classic cheese and charcuterie board, exploring creative pairings, or attending one of our interactive classes, we’re here to enhance your cheese experience.

Visit us to meet our friendly, passionate cheesemongers and discover the joy of exceptional cheese in all its forms!

Round sign for Beautiful Rind Cheesemongers with cheese wedge logo.

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View fullsize We came up with a special Orange & Blue board for our hometown team in the playoffs! Featuring 3 cheeses with paired accompaniments, this board has Mimolette, Red Rock, and Blue d'Auvergne, and comes with some crostini. Meant as a snack for 5-6 p
View fullsize February classes are live! 💕 Next month, we’re celebrating all types of love! Love of sports & beer (GO BEARS!), romantic love, cheese producers we love, and even our love for margaritas! Valentines dine-in reservations for 2/13 & 2/
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View fullsize We are OPEN until 6pm today for all of your last minute NYE needs!!! We will be closed 1/1-1/2 and back to normal hours Saturday 1/3! Stay safe & Happy New Year! 🧀🥂🧀
View fullsize If you’ve ever asked one of our cheesemongers “What’s YOUR favorite cheese?”, you probably know that answer might be different each time depending on what’s in our case! To ring in the New Year, each of our cheesemongers
View fullsize Tomorrow is the deadline for your cheese & charcuterie board orders for pick up & delivery on 12/31! We will be open from 10am-6pm on 12/31 for retail shopping (we’ve got lots of cheese & bubbles!) but no dine-in service. We&rsquo
View fullsize Today’s the deadline to get those Christmas cheese, charcuterie and snack board orders in! Delivery & pick-up available all week through 3pm on Christmas Eve. We will be open 12/24 from 9am-3pm for order pickups and retail shopping only! Cl
View fullsize January classes are live! We’ve got a wide range of cheesy topics to get you through this snowy Chicago winter, including our annual Winter Time Blues class! Share the one you’re most excited for with your friends & family! Want to g
View fullsize This is the last week to get your Christmas orders in! Cheese & Charcuterie boards, gifts & more all available via our Catering site - Our Holiday boards must be ordered ahead of time, so follow the link in our bio to get your order in before