Vin Goat

Maybe the best sandwich I have ever had, there are a number of options in CDM, but this is so far and away the best sandwich. Note: It is only take out.

Great cheese shop! Limited parking. The grilled Muffuletta sandwich was a disappointment, tasted better not grilled.

The cheese and the wine selection is amazing at Vin Goat! And the customer service is great as well. The staff is very helpful, gives good recommendations, and seems to really want to please the customers. The salespeople allow you to try samples of cheeses and are never pushy. I’ve enjoyed all of the wines I’ve purchased there and I can’t wait to try the sandwiches. Truly can’t say enough about the customer service though!

Ok I already was addicted to the cheese selection here but now SANDWiCHES! Gourmet selections and it is so hard to choose.
We tried the Mufuletta –thin slices of Italian meats and cheese, crusty bread and delicious olive tapenade. heaven! Ham and brie sandwich was also great. Thin slices ham, wheat bread and creamy yummy brie.
This store has a great wine selection plus jams and other goodies. It’s fun to browse while waiting for a sandwich. It’s hard to walk out without some cheese too. Don’t miss this place!

just when you thought a cheese & wine store could not get any better– THEY SERVE LUNCH! Seri the BEST sando EVER. I ordered the muffaletta and it was perfect. It reminded me of the (formerly) best sando ever that I ate in Rivello. Perfectly toasted bread — NOT all compacted and squashed– which is the worst. Meat… cheese. tapenade– perfect ratios… I need this in my life AGAIN. and it was $ 10. Which is basically what you will pay @ neighboring Garys, Rose’s or Rendezvous.
Also– everyone that works here is super friendly. The store is very unpretentious and the employees are very helpful when ordering wines or cheese. 5 stars alldayallday.

Vin Goat is a great Cheese and Wine shop in Newport Beach. The owners John and Erik are so great. I met both of them and they told me all about their shop. They are great guys and so was the person at the register. The shop has a lot of great cheese, wine, spreads, and other snacks. If you go and have questions, someone there is happy to help assist you in your selections or helping you pick our a gift. The customer service is fantastic. They really care about the people that come into their shop, and want to make it a great experience for everyone. All the items you find there are going to be great quality. They are very selective about the foods and wines they carry, but they have items at all different prices so anyone can stop in and find something. Definitely check them out if you are in town. How can you pass up good cheese and wine?

I LOVE CHEESE!!! if you love cheese, you should visit this place.
They have a very good selection of cheese, from mild to strong in flavor, soft, firm, and nice range of blue cheese too. The staffs are very helpful and knowledgable, they will guide you through the selection process if you are not sure about what you want or like at first. Also they have a nice selection of wines, jam and other good stuffs to go with the cheese. It is a perfect place to go if you are planning for a party or just simply love cheese like me.
I’m for sure going back soon to this cheese heaven :)

Great selection of cheese, more importantly, they are all fresh and customers receive great service with a smile. My new favorite cheese store!

This place is brilliant!!! A great selection of cheeses from all over the world. Delicious jams, breads, and much more. Not to mention it’s great location and beyond friendly and knowledgeable staff. It is really something to have a business that reflects great service and great products everytime. I go here to get cheese platters made for holiday gatherings, bosses birthdays, etc. Chase is super helpful and always has such a great attitude!

Loved this cheese shop. Great variety of high quality cheeses and spices.

Ok, if you are serious about cheese this is the place to go! They have such a great variety of cheesy goodness. But beware, your wallet might take a bit of a hit because it is not cheap! But who can hate on some fine wine and some melt in your mouth delicious cheese? They also have a little area with fancy olive oils, vinegars, jam, etc. All of which were adorable and would make for a perfect gift for a friend who just moved or is having a housewarming party, or any occasion really.
They also had some wine at 50% off so my mom swooped up a bottle of some amazing Sauv Blanc at a great price. I also found that they carried one of my favorite wines of the moment — Alta Moncayo Garnacha 2010! This wine is SUCH a steal at $ 33. It is bold, super powerful, yet smooth with dark fruits… very fruit forward actually. If you want to impress someone with a bottle of wine and don’t want to go with something typical, stop by here and pick up a bottle of the Garnacha. You will not be disappointed. Of course, I didn’t think twice about purchasing a bottle for myself ;)
Oh, and they often do events here like wine and cheese pairings! So give them a call to find out about their next event. The next one that was coming up was $ 60 per person. And for a wine and cheese lover like me, that’s not too much at all :)

I recently discovered Vin Goat in OC. The store is small but they have a great selection of cheeses. The employees are very friendly and helpful, and they will let you sample any of the cheeses before you buy. If you’re in the OC and you love cheese, you have to stop by Vin Goat.

Hi. My name is Celena, and I am a cheese whore.
Popped in just for a moment because we had just finished a delish meal at Rendez Vous next door, and I sure am glad that we did. Sweet gentleman that assisted us, you could see the love of cheese in his eyes. My boy was in heaven meandering through the wall of wine and literally shouted when he saw that they carried a wine from a winery in France that he had visited. I then shreaked because they carried honeycomb!!! Ummm what!?! Talk about happy dance! Within the 15 minutes we had been there we managed to swoop up wine, honeycomb, six different cheeses… and some nuts. Which now that I am typing this, it seems kinda nuts. Haha! Ohhh well… I was happy, I made a French night for the two of us, and that was very much a success.
If you are single and trying to impress a special someone I would head here and have them set you up with a little date night get up… keep in mind it is a touch pricey… totally worth it though!

If you are a fan of cheese, go to Vin Goat. And if you’re not a fan, go to Vin Goat anyway, because I’m sure it will win you over. I’ve stopped here a couple times, always leaving with my hands full and with a smile on my face.
I had intended to just browse the first time I stopped in, but man, these guys had me at hello. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and they ply you with samples and recommendations. The cheese selection is huge and there’s a lot of variety, and they sell the standard accompaniments you’d expect (ie, jams, honey). They also sell gourmet salts, wine, and different types of bread. The bread could be better, but hey, you’re not going there for the bread.
One last thing: Vin Goat is fancy, but it’s not snobby. I look young and I certainly don’t look like I have a lot of money, and this being Orange County and all, I didn’t have high hopes for the service. But I was pleasantly surprised, and it’s another reason I keep going back.

When I first arrived in Orange County, CA from Orange County, NC, my first issue was cheese, and generally, specialty shops that cater to the local economy and have good practices. Shockingly, you’d think it would be the other way around, but we have more places to get farm to table cheese, chocolate and meats than you can possibly imagine in that little place.
I was directed to a few places that were simply not up to par, like Gelson’s… and then someone suggested Vin Goat.
This is my, «cheese shop» in Orange County. Other cheese shops will get a classification, like, where they are. But when I want cheese, delicious balsamic, salts or mustard and I say, «I really need to go to the cheese shop and stock up,» this is the place I’m talking about.
They have the most cheeses in the area; they know what they have and can pair it with what you’re wanting; and they will make suggestions to pull you out of your comfort zone and discover new stuff. And the samples are literally, never ending. They have the larger national and international dairies, but also stock a lot of California cheese. What could anyone possibly complain about?
Do keep in mind that you’re going to have to park somewhere. Luckily, I’ve always managed the front door spot… but I’m sure one day I’ll have to make a trek. It’s worth it, and if you don’t think it is, well, you know where you’re parking. Do you like cheese? This is, for the area, «Woohoo! As good as it gets!»
And with that… time to hit the cheese shop!

I am obsessed with Vin Goat!!! Finally a place that carries Quince paste and the most amazing cheeses ever, all in one adorable shop!!! My better half and I go once a month to purchase goodies to make our ultimate «fancy pants» grilled cheese sandwiches, that consist of…
***fig and honey bread
***prosciutto
***cheddar-​apple-​walnut cheese
***a dollop of Membrillo Quince paste or apricot preserves on the side…
= most amazing grilled cheese ever!
Every cheese we have purchased is so superior in quality, and the staff is incredibly knowledgeable and superb in their suggestions. The variety can’t be beat, and every visit we discover a cheese more fabulous than the last. This place is the ultimate treat, and offers gift certificates that make fabulous and decadent gifts! Fit for foodies, BIG TIME!

My husband introduced me to this place on Saturday… love it!
We originally went in for the truffle salami and a few cheeses for a party on Saturday night. Rick helped us who was friendly and knowledgeable and kept letting us try many cheeses — needless to say we ended up loving most of them and brought them home with us.
Shop is well displayed — I do agree with another Unilocaler as they have a lot of cheeses in the back and hard to see what they have displayed. I would suggest offering a list or menu which would solve that problem.
Also, it is in a beach town in which parking is aways a problem… so if you know that before you visit well that should take that stress factor out of the equation.
Staff is professional and knowledgeable and the cheeses and meats well the word YUM comes to mind! Will be back as OC doesn’t have too many «good» cheese shops.
Thanks Rick for your help and we will see you soon…

Great place to go to pick up some mouthwatering formage when you have got a special night planed with a special girl. Good news is the Sushi Queen aka the wife love cheese as much as she does sushi. I highly recommend this place and commend the great staff.

Went for the first time on Saturday with two friends, had a great experience! The staff is very professional, educational and it’s fun to hear about the cheese and how they get their products. The selection they choose for us gave us a wide variety to understand what we liked about each cheese.
I went home and had a cheese fest… and am looking forward to my next visit to learn more and get some amazing cheese!
Can’t wait for them to get their wine license! Will be back even more then!
Great job VIn Goat!

I see the other Unilocalers are giving this place 5 stars. But I have a few items I think should be accounted for.
One is parking. It’s a pain in CDM. They do have a few parking spots in the BofA lot behind them, but we stumbled upon them.
The second is the way the store is setup. You can’t see most of the cheeses on the back counter. The names are so tiny I had to squint, and I had my glasses on.
The guy helping us was very knowledgeable, a plus, but I would expect that. He gave us some wonderful suggestions. And I bought some of each cheese he recommended. I don’t know if the prices were all that expensive. I don’t think so. But I did have a Living Social deal, which helped a lot.
It’s not Cowgirl Creamery, but hey I’ll take it.