Beloved Cheese Iron In Scarborough, Maine Announces Closure After 20 Years

Some bittersweet news out of the local food scene: The Cheese Iron in Scarborough is getting ready to close after 20 years in business.

For a lot of people in Southern Maine, this spot has been a go-to for great cheese, but its impact goes way beyond the shop itself. If you’ve eaten out in Portland anytime over the years, there’s a pretty good chance the cheese on your plate came from The Cheese Iron.

The owners shared that their lease is up at the end of May, and after thinking it through, they’ve decided to close the shop on May 16. It’s not an easy call, especially for a business that’s been such a steady presence in the community.

Over the years, they’ve built strong relationships with local restaurants and customers alike, becoming a trusted source for quality products and a quiet force behind a lot of memorable meals.

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It’s always tough to see a place like this go. The Cheese Iron wasn’t just a shop, it was part of the fabric of the local food scene. Its closing definitely marks the end of an era, and it’s going to leave a noticeable gap for both chefs and cheese lovers around here.