Aerial view of an elegant charcuterie spread featuring various cheeses, cured meats, sliced bread, dips, olives, and pickles on wooden boards.

BEAUTIFUL RIND

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 July classes are live! Here’s a peek at what’s coming up this summer in our classroom 🌞 Grab your tickets now on Tock or via the link in our bio - we can’t wait to spend our summer chatting cheese with you!
View fullsize Burrata salad is now available! Served with peppadew peppers, radish, and cucumber with peppadew vinaigrette on top of mixed greens. We can't wait to eat it all summer long.
View fullsize We've got your portable beach/park/picnic snack for the weekend! Our Picnic Boxes are a great light meal for 2 or snack for more, and can be made vegetarian or nut-free. Order via our website for today or anytime this weekend!
View fullsize We've got a brand new, vegan sandwich on the menu! While we love cheese, we wanted a fresh & summery sandwich perfect for our dairy-averse friends. This one is loaded with a roasted tomato pesto, garlic white bean spread, zucchini, and roasted
View fullsize Our June events are live! Some returning faves, plus our first ever Rosé & Cheese class(es)! As always, tickets must be purchased in advance and can be found on Tock or via the link in our bio.
View fullsize Need a last-minute Mother's Day gift? We're hosting an Essentials of Wine & Cheese pairing session this Saturday, May 10th, at 6:30 pm Come taste 5 classic wine and cheese pairings while learning a little about each, and how we decide what to pa
View fullsize We're back for another cheese & beer pairing class with @midwestcoastbrewing this Wednesday, May 7th. Join us at one of our favorite breweries in the city to try 5 delicious beers with their perfect cheese partners, while learning a little bit
View fullsize If your mom loves cheese, we've got you covered this Mother's Day! We are offering a grazing board complete with cheese (obviously) and all of the accoutrements! To fit all dietary requests, you can choose either completely vegetarian, pescatarian w
View fullsize Lots of fun stuff coming up in May!

Contact Us

For online inquiries, please allow at least 24 hours for a response. For urgent issues or general questions, please call our shop at 312-300-4535.

Order or reservation requests submitted by this form are not guaranteed.

For orders and catering pricing, please go to our online orders page.