Galena River Wine & Cheese

04/05/2026

Our staff will enjoy the day off, but the owners will be in both the shops. Stop in for a grilled cheese.

03/17/2026

Spring Hours are here! 🧀
Sun- Thurs 10-7
Fri & Sat 10-8

✔️ Cheese, Salami & Provisions
✔️Grilled Cheese Sandwiches + Honey Add On
✔️Cheesy Waffle Pops
✔️Wine, Beer & Spirits
✔️Oils & Balsamic Vinegars

01/19/2026

We are having on going issues with our phones, Please contact us through our website chat or email.

12/22/2025

12/12/2025

Our elves made a few extra 12 Cheeses of Christmas packages for pick up, or to ship out on Monday. Every artisan cheese selection comes with a numbered envelope containing an informative card that reveals the cheese’s origin and flavor profile to enrich your tasting journey with expert insights. Shop small with us and elevate your holiday celebrations with this thoughtful presentation. 🧀🎄

11/29/2025

Open today. Stop in for wine, whiskey, beer, cheese, charcuterie, snacks, and of course our famous grilled cheese sandwiches. 🍷🧀

11/19/2025

Elevate your holiday gathering with our cheese & charcuterie trays, thoughtfully prepared on a 14 inch reusable wooden board with a secure lid. Each selection is curated to balance flavors and textures offering a delightful variety of artisanal cheeses and premium charcuterie.

Bring back your board for your next event and we will refill it at a discount.🧀

11/17/2025

The window is open to preorder our 12 Cheese of Christmas for Pick Up or Shipping 12/8/25.

Experience the festive spirit with the 12 Cheeses of Christmas, a curated selection of 12 premium, individually wrapped cheeses designed to delight cheese connoisseurs and holiday hosts alike. Each cheese is carefully portioned between 1/2 to 1/3 pounds, perfect for savoring daily during the 12 days of Christmas or for sharing as a showcase centerpiece at your holiday gatherings. Each selection comes with a numbered envelope containing an informative card detailing the cheese’s origin, flavor profile, and recommended pairings, enhancing your tasting experience with expert insight. Whether enjoyed gradually or all at once, this collection elevates your holiday celebrations with sophisticated flavors and thoughtful presentation.

09/22/2025

Cheers to 11 years! 🥂Behind every small business is a family. We are proud to share ours. A huge shoutout to our past and present crew members for being an essential part of our journey. And to all of you, thank you for choosing to shop small with us and for supporting countless other fantastic small family businesses in Galena. Your support means the world to us! Let’s keep this celebration going!

08/15/2025

The Peck Building in Galena, Illinois, is one of the city’s oldest commercial buildings, originally built in 1845 as a steamboat provisioning warehouse. It’s now home to Galena River Wine & Cheese, a family-owned shop featuring a wide selection of wine, cheese, specialty provisions and grilled cheese sandwiches. 🍷🥃🧀

Open Sunday - Thursday 10-7
Open Friday - Saturday 10-8

07/28/2025

Cheese makes everything better.
Join our cheese club.🧀

Our club members can select 3, 4 or 5 cheese subscriptions per month. We ship UPS Ground or 2 day air. Locals can also pick up their cheese club in our shop. Members can skip, pause or cancel through the customer portal.