Is Philly the Best Cheese City in America?
Step aside Wisconsin, the Keystone state is coming for your cheese crown! Pennsylvania is home to 5,000 dairy farms, and the Philly area is chock full of artisan cheese shops and creameries. Today, host Trenae Nuri chats about what makes Philly a dairy destination with Tenaya Darlington, the cheese curator at Tria and author of Di Bruno Bros. House of Cheese and Madame Fromage’s Adventures in Cheese. Plus, she gives her recommendations for creating the ultimate local cheese board.
Here’s a list of the local cheese shops, markets, and restaurants mentioned in this episode:
- Birchrun Hills Farm
- Perrystead Dairy
- Merion Park Cheese Co.
- Clark Park Farmers Market
- Valley Milkhouse
- Conebella Farm
- Di Bruno Bros.
- Downtown Cheese
- Weavers Way Co-Op
- Tria
- Talula’s Garden
- Third Wheel Cheese Co.
Want to hear about our sister city Pittsburgh’s cheese scene? Check out their episode with Pgh’s Cheese Queen here.
Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly.
We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly.
Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170.
Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Subscribe To Our Newsletter

Stay connected to City Cast Philly and get ready to join the local conversation.
Latest Episodes
What's in Philly's Smoke Shop Drugs?
Chocolate bars like Polka Dot Mushroom Magic Blend and tablets like Ms. Molli Cule’s have a few things in common: You can get these over...

Golf is Changing: Here's How to Experience the Sport in Philly
After over 60 years, the PGA Championship ー basically the Super Bowl of golf ー is back in the Philly area. The professional men's champio...

'Your City Could Be Better': Philly's Bold Nightlife Experiment
It's a big year for Philly! This summer, the city is anticipating a record-breaking number of tourists coming to town for World Cup games...

Mayor Parker Signs Anti-ICE Bills, Congressional Candidate Under Fire & Knicks Fans Attempt Takeover
It's the Friday news roundup. Catch up on the controversial 'no' vote that State Representative Chris Rabb, a 3rd Congressional District...

Why These Philly Parks Got 1-Star Reviews
Philly is giving its neighborhood parks some TLC this weekend with the start of Love Your Park Week. Running from May 9 through 17, this...

'Why Are We Closing Schools That Work?' Councilmember Critiques District Schools Plan
A heated Philadelphia School Board meeting ended in a 6-3 vote, which approved a $3 billion facilities plan that would close 17 schools a...

Why Philly's Sidewalks Suck
It seems like a crack in the sidewalk or broken curb should be an easy fix. However, in Philly these issues get complicated because it is...

School Board Prez Defends School Closures, Despite ‘Problematic’ Rollout
Despite an extraordinary and emotional confrontation with City Council last week, the Philadelphia School Board voted 6-3 to approve a $3...

Congressional Candidate No-Show, Car-Free Idea for Passyunk Avenue & Eating off the Please Touch Museum’s Floor
It’s the Friday news roundup. We’re talking about this week’s congressional debate – and which candidate was a no-show. Plus, the strange...

Your Guide to May 2026 in Philly
May kicks off festival season in the city. From music to food, we couldn’t be more excited to check out the festivals Philly is offering...

