Expensive but very good cheeses of all varieties are found here. The store allows you to taste anything you might see. Best to take a small of amount of what you want because of the prices.
Basher Fromagerie
Basher Fromagerie is pretty much the go-to place for aficionados in search of the best imported and local cheeses. If your tastes range farther than cheese, you can also find fresh homemade pastas and ravioli, a variety of smoked fish, olives and much more.
Locations
You can find Basher in 3 locations.
Basher Mahane Yehuda
In the heart and soul of the shuk…
Where: 53 Ets Khayim Street, Jerusalem
Hours: Sunday-Thursday from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm; Friday from 8:00 to 1:00 pm
Basher in the German Colony
Where: 52 Emek Refaim Street, Jerusalem
Hours: Sunday-Thursday from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm; Friday from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm; Saturday from 7:00 to 11:00 pm
Basheria
For a quick buy…
Where: 21 Agripas Street, Jerusalem
Hours: Sunday-Thursday from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm; Friday from 8:00 to 1:00 pm
Photo courtesy of Kfir Harbi
TripAdvisor Reviews
Based on 20 traveler reviews“The best place for cheeses of top quality in Jerusalem”
“Availability and Knowledge”
I went in the shop once attracted by the exposure, I had in my mind to buy a cheese and some wine, I was oriented through my tastes by a very good seller and storyteller. Unfortunately don't remember the name after he offered me a good drink. But I know the team leader was...
MoreI went in the shop once attracted by the exposure, I had in my mind to buy a cheese and some wine, I was oriented through my tastes by a very good seller and storyteller. Unfortunately don't remember the name after he offered me a good drink. But I know the team leader was Raziel Mordechai. Bravo for the quality and professionality! (Tip: try the truffle butter, extraordinary!)
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When in Jerusalem be sure to visit and enjoy the sights and tastes of the Machane Yehuda Market. In the heart of the market is Basher, one of the most incredible cheese stores I've seen. Mr. Baher allowed our family to try a selection of cheeses that he generously cut for us - all...
MoreWhen in Jerusalem be sure to visit and enjoy the sights and tastes of the Machane Yehuda Market. In the heart of the market is Basher, one of the most incredible cheese stores I've seen. Mr. Baher allowed our family to try a selection of cheeses that he generously cut for us - all so good. My favorite was the goat cheese tomme - wow! But of course there is also the gigantic mound of truffle butter that in your dreams you would leap into - that's heaven in Jerusalem!
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