“ I absolutely love this place. I've been here for classes to learn about wine and cheese, and had a great time and learned a lot. I've ordered a cheese platter for a party and been very happy with the quality and the beautiful presentation. The owner and staff are super nice people and the products are top notch. I'm really glad this place exists and it is worth the trip from where I live in the South Loop. ”

“ This cozy neighborhood restaurant boasts a warm and inviting ambiance, with soft lighting and charming decor. Spectacular drinks. incredible food and great service- the place is truly a home run! Small place yet it boast a great selection of wines and the most delicious cheeses. ”

“ Such a cute spot! If you love cheese, you must go. We got the cheese for dinner where they pick your cheeses for you and the flaming bread cheese. The sandwiches sounded delicious but we were too full so we have to go back. ”

“ We ordered a cheese plate from here during the Covid lockdown and were pretty impressed. When I signed up for a secret Santa type of exchange, I put a gift card for BR on my wishlist. The person who got me did one better and got me a ticket for a two hour tasting with a cheese monger. For my birthday, my husband got himself a seat and we went together. We went on a Friday during the workday, so we slept in and got a late start. We wondered if we'd have enough cheese, which in hindsight is funny. We got a cocktail before the tasting. I got a nonalcoholic spritz and my husband a glass of wine. We had five courses with two different cheeses each and some accompaniments. We learned all about the cheese making process, something we knew nothing about despite loving stuff. We also learned a lot about what made each style unique and the artisans who made those specific cheese. By the end, I could barely finish the last course and husband barely finished. We took a nice nap afterwards. Beautiful Rind is a great place to learn about cheese and taste some high quality cheeses. Wonderful addition to the neighborhood. ”

“ This was an amazing late lunch spot - the staff were so kind and informative. The vibe was super chill and the music was 10/10. The cheeses were all to die for and it was great to see some harder to find cheeses. And the pairings for each one were so good! ”

“ Single best place to eat cheese in Chicago. I could end the review there, and it would be all you need to know. I have been to Beautiful Rind several times, and each visit moves me to tears over how good the cheese is. That's right - I have shed tears here about cheese. If you aren't well versed in cheese, the staff are exceptional. They listen, they care, and they will help you make great choices. I can't wait to go back. Also if "Brillat Savarin" or "Meredith Dairy" are on the menu...order it and then write me a love letter. ”

“ Stopped in here for the first time today. They have a large selection of cheeses (and chocolate!) plus charcuterie to purchase to take home. I had a cheese tray, and ordered a couple meats to eat in the restaurant. The amount of cheese and meat that you get is so much more than I've gotten at any other place. And each cheese and meat has it's own side sauce or accompaniment that they make in-house that really accentuates each cheese. There is also a decent wine and beer list as well. I really enjoyed the visit and will definitely return. ”

“ My girl got us a tasting as our Welcome to Chicago gift! We just moved about a year ago and I failed to review Beautiful Rind! We had a great time, we were served ample cheese and charcuterie, and learned a little something to boot! An intimate setting, great teacher/host, and fantastic cheese. We went back on another occasion and had a sandwich and some cheese - maybe pimiento cheese? - and thoroughly enjoyed that experience too. The sandwich wasn't cheap but it was surprisingly in its size, so as cheap as even I am, I was impressed : ) Gotta go back soon, it's been too long! ”

“ Really cool wine and cheese shop! I can imagine it would be a perfect place for a date. Stopped in with a friend to check out all things charcuterie and they had quite the selection! We were asked if we had any questions and staff seemed very friendly to explain. The decor was clean, simple and modern looking, plenty spacious inside but included a wine wall, crackers, cheese, chocolate, etc. I think it's worth stopping in whether you're walking by or you're staying for an event or cheese tasting! ”

“ You NEED to stop here if you're looking for great cheese or even just learning about cheese. My wife and I took the 'Legendairy Cheddar Cheese' class and it was fantastic. We learned about all the different types of cheddar, how it's made and it's history - along with a ton of great samplings. The owner / head cheesemonger was our teacher and he was super knowledgeable, friendly and most importantly funny! He made the class fun and will certainly be back for other classes. The store itself is very cool too. Plenty of space for eating and loads of cheese and food options to enjoy. Please do stop in!!! ”