let us do the work

Effortlessly plan your next adventure with AI
Food

The Better Cheddar In Missouri Has Been A Cheese Lover’s Dream Come True Since 1983

The Better Cheddar in Kansas City and Prairie Village offers a wide selection of American and European cheeses and other specialty items.

Published Nov 13, 2021

Written by 

Beth Price-Williams

Cheese lovers know good cheese when they taste it. It's probably also fair to say that those of us who love cheese will eat it any time and will travel as far as necessary to find the best, tastiest cheese around. For nearly four decades, The Better Cheddar in Missouri has been a neighborhood favorite, selling a wide selection of American and European cheeses as well as other specialty items. If you're a fan of cheese, you'll definitely want to visit.

The Better Cheddar in Kansas City has been the place to find a large selection of cheese since it first opened back in 1983.

Exterior of a store named "The Better Cheddar," featuring large windows and an orange awning.
Google Maps

With locations in Kansas City, Missouri, and Prairie Village, Kansas, the charming cheese shop has built a loyal following in its nearly four decades of business. It's easy to see why, too.

Chalkboard sign celebrating 38 years of great cheese, featuring wine bottles and a thank you message.
Facebook/The Better Cheddar

A stroll through the shop reveals a large selection of cheeses - from artisan and farm cheeses from the United States to favorites imported from Europe.

A cozy store interior filled with stacked packages of goods and shelves lined with jars and products.
Google/Alexander Vallar

Stock up on all of your favorite cheeses - whether in packages or in large blocks.

A well-stocked store interior featuring shelves of jars, bottles, and packaged goods, with a checkout area visible.
Google/Halvor Bergin

Love cheese and want to try something new, but not really sure what to try? Ask a staff member about the shop's cheese tasting kit.

A wooden shelf filled with various pasta packages and jars of sauces, showcasing a variety of colors and designs.
Facebook/The Better Cheddar

While the cheese may be the star of The Better Cheddar, it also sells a variety of other specialty items, including chocolate, coffee, crackers, and jams.

A display of stacked containers filled with sesame snacks, labeled and arranged in a store.
Facebook/The Better Cheddar

All that cheese might get your stomach rumbling. Fortunately, you can grab a bite to eat at The Better Cheddar, too. Order a hearty sandwich, like the cranberry smoked turkey, for example.

A round wheel of cheese with two wedges cut out, displayed on a wooden surface with jars in the background.
Facebook/The Better Cheddar

The Better Cheddar also hosts in-person and virtual events, such as wine and cheese tastings. Keep an eye on their Facebook page for a list of upcoming events.

A block of cheese with a smooth texture, labeled "Brambly Ayr" from Elderslie Creamery, on a wooden surface.
Facebook/The Better Cheddar

Stop by the official website of The Better Cheddar for days, hours, and more information. Or, go here for Facebook.

A wooden platter featuring cheese, crackers, and pepper jelly, showcasing a variety of gourmet snacks.
Facebook/The Better Cheddar

Have you been to The Better Cheddar in Missouri? What did you think? Share your experience in the comments! If you can't get enough cheese or mac and cheese, you might want to make a beeline straight for MacCheesy in Joplin.

Subscribe to our newsletter

Get the latest updates and news

All Stories

Trips & Routes

You Can Explore This Tennessee Mountain City Entirely on Foot—and It’s Stunning

From the Tennessee River to the mountain lookouts above the city, Chattanooga is a walkable haven for visitors hoping to escape the heat with historic charm.

by Molly Harris
on Jun 7
Sunset over Chattanooga
Nature

Skip the Hikes and Try This Kansas Rail Trail Instead

There’s no need to hike when you can wheel or wander along this scenic Kansas rail trail.

by Stephanie Frias
on Jun 6
A meandering, gravel trail passing through green pastures with yellow blooms beneath a brilliant, blue sky. It's the Prairie Sunset Trail, a rail trail in Kansas.
Stays
Vacation Rentals

7 Waterfront Hawai’i Rentals So Stunning They Don’t Feel Real

From rainforest cabins with private waterfall pools to cliffside oceanfront homes and sandy beachfront condos, these waterfront rentals offer immersive island escapes where the sound of water, whether river, rain, or ocean, is always part of the experience.

by Kate Orlando
on Jun 6
Looking up at a waterfront Airbnb in Hawaii that overlooks a small waterfall.
Experiences
Attractions

The Hidden Attraction in New Jersey That People Still Seek Out to This Day

Hidden in plain sight, this remarkable New Jersey destination continues to spark curiosity to this day.

by Kim Falchek
on Jun 6
Birds sit on the remains of the sunken Atlantus shipwreck which sits in the waters off Sunset Beach in Cape May, New Jersey.
Trips & Routes
Cities

This Walkable Coastal City in Maine Is a Must-Visit Gem

This stunning Maine city is easy to explore on foot, with scenic views, local shops, and must-see attractions all within walking distance.

by Megan Todaro
on Jun 6
An aerial view of Downloaded the harbor and town of Rockland, Maine. Boats line the harbor and the streets are walkable in every direction.