Not all grocery chains have stand-out cheese departments, but we've taken the time to single out 12 of the ones you can count ...

Ideal is, in fact, a mecca for serious cheese lovers—and has been for over half a century. Manager James Coogan presides here over shelves and display cases filled with redolent wheels ...

Guests can peruse the front of the spacious shop, viewing cheese options in the multiple display cases, or journey toward the back of the space to take a look at the olive oils, jellies ...