Cultured Kindness

Cultured Kindness We are an artisinal vegan cheesemaker, founded in St Johns, Portland, OR. Over the years I started to feel more and more guilty for dairy consumption.

When I went vegetarian at 14, I had a hard enough time convincing people that I could survive without meat that the idea of no dairy was unfathomable to me. At school, the lunch lady would barely let me through the line without meat on my salad, "But the beans and cheese have protein!" was a daily argument. As the lie of the happy cow marketing became more and more apparent, it meant seeing the su

ffering that takes place - so I cut most dairy out of my life, but cheese was just difficult to kick. Especially the delicious, creamy, fancy cheeses; and pizza. Finally I discovered the art of making cheese from cashews and realized I had found what I was looking for - authentically aged and fermented cheeses, without the suffering that accompanies dairy. Over the last five years experimenting in the kitchen, I have developed a collection of plant based cheeses I hope you will enjoy.

Cultured Kindness will be closed tomorrow, 1/30 in support of the general strike. We stand in solidarity with Minnesota,...
01/29/2026

Cultured Kindness will be closed tomorrow, 1/30 in support of the general strike. 

We stand in solidarity with Minnesota, and everyone who opposes the fascst terrorism that ICE is inflicting on the people of this nation. 

If you are able, please take the opportunity to join in this action of No Work, No Shopping, No School. We realize not everyone has that option, and there are other things everyone can do - such as reaching out to your representatives, supporting our myriad of diverse small businesses, and checking on your neighbors, especially those most likely to be targeted right now.

Give them hell, and stay safe ✊

We'll be open regular hours this weekend 

New year, new sandwich! The Figgy Piggy features our cashew Chevre with Tofurky ham slices, fig spread, and stoneground ...
01/11/2026

New year, new sandwich! The Figgy Piggy features our cashew Chevre with Tofurky ham slices, fig spread, and stoneground mustard. A delicious combo of sweet and savory, $10 available starting today! (Unfortunately no GF option at this time due to gluten in the tofurky)

12/21/2025
We’re excited to bring you a new, oil-free Yeti!  We tweaked the recipe so now there are no added oils.  The result is a...
12/19/2025

We’re excited to bring you a new, oil-free Yeti! We tweaked the recipe so now there are no added oils. The result is a creamier cheese with the same delicious rind!

We love the new Yeti and are excited to hear what you think!

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It’s time for yet another Cheestraveganza!  Pick up at the Cheese Shop 12/19-12/24 or at the Vancouver Farmers Market on...
12/05/2025

It’s time for yet another Cheestraveganza! Pick up at the Cheese Shop 12/19-12/24 or at the Vancouver Farmers Market on 12/20!

Get a Maple Bakon Pimento Pecan Cheese Ball (contains soy) or a speciality cheese, a seasonal cheese, a year-round cheese, a dessert, dip, pickled items, olives and candied nuts! Good for 4-5 people. And you can add on more specialty cheeses too if you’d like. Also, you can also choose our Bourbon Eggnog cheesecake!

You can always add on some vegan salami, caviar, crackers and more, and they’ll all be boxes up for you!

***And if you pre-order by 12/13, we’ll take $5 off!***

                   

Our popular Cheestraveganza is back and available for pre-order!  Pick up at the Cheese Shop 11/21-11/26, or at the Vanc...
11/04/2025

Our popular Cheestraveganza is back and available for pre-order! Pick up at the Cheese Shop 11/21-11/26, or at the Vancouver or Beaverton Farmers Markets on 11/22!

Get a speciality cheese, seasonal cheese, year-round cheese, dessert, dip, pickled items, olives and candied nuts! Good for 4-5 people.

You can always add on some vegan salami, caviar, crackers and more, and they’ll all be boxes up for you!

***And if you pre-order by 11/10, we’ll take $5 off!***

https://www.culturedkindness.com/product/holiday-cheestraveganza/314?cs=true&cst=custom

We will be offering a free Herb Brie grilled cheese at our Cheese Shop starting Nov 1. until SNAP benefits are restored....
10/31/2025

We will be offering a free Herb Brie grilled cheese at our Cheese Shop starting Nov 1. until SNAP benefits are restored. Just pop in and present your EBT card, and we’ll get you a hot sandwich in 4 minutes!

Thank you to all the businesses and organizations that are contributing to these efforts to keep our community fed!

                   

Come out tomorrow and meet some adorable little critters from  and rat.way.sanctuary. Grab some vegan cheese or pet supp...
10/11/2025

Come out tomorrow and meet some adorable little critters from and rat.way.sanctuary. Grab some vegan cheese or pet supplies while you’re at it! 10/12 from 1-4 at

Come out tomorrow and meet some adorable little critters from  and .way.sanctuary. Grab some vegan cheese or pet supplie...
10/11/2025

Come out tomorrow and meet some adorable little critters from and .way.sanctuary. Grab some vegan cheese or pet supplies while you're at it! 10/12 from 1-4 at

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1217 SE Stark Street
Portland, OR
97214

Opening Hours

Monday 11:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 11:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 11:30am - 4pm
Thursday 11:30am - 4pm
Friday 11:30am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 11:30am - 4pm

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