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 26 traveler reviews“Best wine and cheese in Israel! A+++”
I told my guide that I am a foodie who collects wine. So, he took me here and it was better than any cheese shop in Napa! I had a personal tasting with the Basher red blend wine. Excellent wine for kosher. But the cheese pairings were amazing and perfect....
MoreI told my guide that I am a foodie who collects wine. So, he took me here and it was better than any cheese shop in Napa! I had a personal tasting with the Basher red blend wine. Excellent wine for kosher. But the cheese pairings were amazing and perfect. The big surprise, however, was the truffle butter with raspberry preserves and almonds. Wow! Reserve a tasting if you can. It was well worth it. Thank you Basher!!!
Less“Better than Paris”
In the heart of the market you can find the PERFECT cheese shop. you are free to taste & there is NO pressure. we were lucky, & Dudi (the owner) was our guide. A true gentleman !! THANK YOU, Dudi!! You can also find excellent wines as well as great single malts. The...
MoreIn the heart of the market you can find the PERFECT cheese shop. you are free to taste & there is NO pressure. we were lucky, & Dudi (the owner) was our guide. A true gentleman !! THANK YOU, Dudi!! You can also find excellent wines as well as great single malts. The prices are fair & you get what you pay 4. Locals & tourists will both enjoy a visit!!!!!!!!!
Less“The best place for cheeses of top quality in Jerusalem”
