Di Bruno Bros Review: Cheese Clubs

Starting in 1939 within the vibrant South Philadelphia Italian Market, Di Bruno Bros has evolved into a local legend, with five retail locations, an extensive e-commerce market, and a workforce of over 350 individuals. With a strong emphasis on community and a passion for introducing customers to new gastronomic experiences, Di Bruno Bros has garnered recognition from esteemed publications such as The New York Times, Travel and Leisure, and Food & Wine.

Cheese + accompaniments in two clubs

You've got not one but two cheese clubs to consider at Di Bruno Bros:

• Eat Like a Cheesemonger: led by Di Bruno Bros' resident expert, Emilio Mignucci, this club comes with 1-2 pounds of carefully-selected cheeses and 2-4 pairings or recipe components, typically around a special occasion or seasonal theme. For example, in a spring selection, you might see fresh cheese, fruit compotes, and accentuating oils, while another month could be spaghetti-themed with pecorino, crunchy capers, anchovy extract, and squid ink noodles. You'll pay $339.99 for a 4-month subscription, $679.98 for an 8-month subscription, or $1019.91 for a 13-month subscription. Shipping is included in the price.
• Cheese Pairing 101: this is a more introductory club, with a half-pound of cheese and two pairing components in each delivery. Your box could come with nuts, jellies, jams, crackers and more. Previous selections have included combos like Asiago Stravecchio with speck and truffled honey, triple-creme Delice with cinnamon-cocoa pecans and amarena cherries, and so on. This club is priced at $259.96 for 4 months, $519.92 for 8 months, and $779.88 for 13 months; shipping is also included in those prices.

Very well-suited to be given as a gift

Either club is a solid choice for gift-giving, though you'll have to download the card and email it to the recipient yourself. The first delivery will go out in the month after you place your order, and all shipments are scheduled for the second full week of the month. Both subscriptions include educational and fun extra materials, from the backstories of the makers behind the cheeses and accompaniments to recommendations for how to best enjoy them.

Satisfaction guaranteed

And, Di Bruno Bros guarantees your satisfaction. If you (or your recipient) have any issues whatsoever, reach out within 48 hours of receiving your cheese club delivery (either via phone or email, even if it's over the weekend and outside of business hours). They'll work with you to make it right, whether that's a replacement order, a refund, or other arrangements. That makes it a little easier to swallow the "pay in full" nature of these two cheese clubs (since you could be spending over $1,000 for the 13-month subscription of the Eat Like a Cheesemonger plan).

Customers really love this cheese shop

From the business as a whole to the cheeses themselves, Di Bruno Bros has a terrific reputation. The Better Business Bureau lists this cheese specialist as an "A+" company, with only two complaints filed in the last three years (both of which were responded to appropriately and promptly by the customer service team). Beyond the BBB, over 90% of reviews for Di Bruno Bros are 4 and 5 stars. Shoppers say that their cheese arrives on time and is perfectly packaged, and many of them say that Di Bruno Bros has been their go-to for gift-giving for many years.

Excellent choice if you like cheese plus extras

It was an easy choice to move Di Bruno Bros up by a full star since our last review. We love the two different cheese club styles, and the company has so much positive feedback for the clubs and everything else on offer. These subscriptions are a bit more expensive than some, but all signs indicate it's worth the money for what you get. If you prefer a cheese club that comes with accompaniments, either of the memberships at Di Bruno Bros is a fantastic choice.

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