If you’re a cheese lover in Iowa, chances are you’ve already sampled the mouthwatering grilled cheese at Des Moines Cheese Shop, or traveled through the state on the Iowa Cheese Trail. One spot that often gets overlooked is Brix Cheese Shop right in Iowa City. When it comes to creating a great cheese shop in Iowa, the staff at Brix have left no wheel unturned.

Brix, in Iowa City, is one of the best cheese havens in the Midwest!

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When you walk in, you’ll notice that this place is absolutely packed with cheese and wine!

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Bricks, wheels, wedges, cubes… whatever you’re looking for, you’ll find it here.

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Brix also has a selection of sandwiches, soups, spreads and hand-curated wines!

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Name your poison and get to work on a cheese board fit for one…

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…or a whole table full of goodies.

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Grab a seat in the welcoming dining room, where the staff here are more than happy to help you learn about cheese, wine, and charcuterie.

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Brix hosts events all year long, from wine tastings to cheese tastings and other culinary education nights.

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One thing you’ve got to try is their brunch. Raclette service means you can enjoy melted cheese right off the wheel, with roasted veggies, mixed greens, fresh apples, poached eggs, fennel sausage. Oh, plus mimosas! It’s a dream come true.

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Have you ever wondered just how much cheese you can really eat? Test your limits at Brix… you don’t need anyone’s parmesan to go wild and try all of their grate dairy treats. You can find their full menu and event calendar here, and their storefront is located at 209 N. Linn St., Iowa City, IA.

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