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Collinsville, Alabama

We don't simply sell cheese.
We curate an experience that begins with the hand and ends on the palate.

Every wheel selected with intention. Every cut made with knowledge. For three decades, The Cheese Station has been the quiet authority on artisan dairy in the Black Warrior Valley.

Artisan cheese wheel on a wooden board
Aged 24 months. Sourced from the rolling hills of Vermont.
30+ Years of Craft
120+ Artisan Selections
12 States Sourced
Interior of The Cheese Station with cheese displays

Our Story

A passion for the
finer things,
patiently developed.

The Cheese Station was born from a simple conviction: that cheese, at its best, is a craft worth understanding deeply. What began as a small counter in downtown Collinsville has grown into the region's most trusted destination for artisan cheese and charcuterie.

We work directly with creameries across twelve states, selecting each producer by the rigor of their methods, the character of their milk, and the integrity of their aging process. When you stand at our counter, you're not just choosing a product — you're making a decision informed by genuine expertise.

Signature Founded with care in Collinsville

The Collection

Curated selections,
impeccable provenance

Aged hard cheese with crystalline texture

Hard & Aged

From 18-month aged cheddars to rare Parmigiano-Reggiano. Complex, crystalline, and built for the patient palate.

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Soft-ripened cheese with bloomy rind

Soft & Bloomy

Creamy Bries, triple-crèmes, and washed-rind specialties that dissolve into something extraordinary on the tongue.

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Blue cheese with marbled veining

Blue & Washed Rind

Bold, assertive, and unapologetic. From Roquefort to Époisses — for those who seek conviction in every bite.

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Charcuterie board with cured meats

Charcuterie & Provisions

Cured meats, house-made preserves, artisan crackers, and the finishing touches that elevate a board into an occasion.

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The Craft

Knowledge is the
finest ingredient

01

Direct Sourcing

We visit the creameries ourselves. We know the families, the pastures, and the aging rooms. Every product on our counter carries a story we can tell you personally.

02

Proper Aging

Temperature, humidity, and time — these are the variables we control with obsessive care. A cheese pulled too early is a cheese that never reaches its potential.

03

Expert Guidance

Whether you're building a charcuterie board for twenty guests or selecting a single wedge for a quiet evening, our team will guide you to the perfect choice.

04

Custom Orders

Events, corporate gifts, private tastings — we accommodate special requests with the same attention to detail we bring to every day at the counter.

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The Cheese Station changed the way our family thinks about cheese. Beverly and the team took the time to understand what we were looking for, and the result was a tasting experience we still talk about. This is what craftsmanship looks like in a small town.

— A valued customer, Collinsville
Cheese tasting moment

Visit Us

Come taste the
difference

Address

1102 N Valley Ave
Collinsville, AL 35961

Hours

Monday – Friday: 9am – 6pm
Saturday: 10am – 4pm
Sunday: Closed

Get in Touch

Contact

We'd love to
hear from you

Whether you have a question about our selection, need help planning a custom order, or simply want to say hello — reach out. We respond to every message personally.

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