The Essex Street Market is a Lower East Side staple when it comes to fresh food and prepared goods. Meet the vendors in this profile series and swing by the market all month long during May to celebrate 75 years of Essex Street Market.
Co-Owners, Anna Saxelby & Benoit Breal
Saxelby Cheesemongers is proud to call the Essex Street Market home. Essex is a unique, vibrant and dynamic marketplace that is home to some of New York’s best food purveyors. Its old-school and old-world energy makes it an ideal place for us to showcase delicious artisan cheese.
We were the first shop in New York City to focus purely on local cheeses, and are still the premier destination for anyone in search of this region’s best. We sell farmstead cheeses and fresh dairy products sourced from small local farms, many of which you won’t find anywhere else.

We pride ourselves on giving our customers a great experience, and of course, getting them the very best cheeses that we can find! If you’re looking for delicious, top quality cheese in a fun, unpretentious and friendly environment, Saxelby Cheesemongers is at your service!
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