πŸ§€ Est. 1983 β€” Down By The River

GOVERNMENT CHEESE DOWN BY THE RIVER

Subsidized excellence. Riverside ambiance. No questions asked.

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Our Selection

Hand-distributed from the back of a van since 1983.

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The Classic Block

5 lb block of pure, unadulterated government-issue American cheese product. Melts like a dream. Tastes like freedom.

$4.99 / 5 lb block
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The River Deluxe

Same cheese, but we wrote "Deluxe" on it with a Sharpie. Comes with a riverside seating guarantee and a slightly damp napkin.

$7.99 / 5 lb block
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The Presidential Reserve

Aged for up to 3 days in a cooler we found. Pairs beautifully with crackers from a different government program.

$12.99 / 5 lb block

What People Are Saying

I came for the cheese. I stayed because my car broke down by the river. Five stars. β€” Randy, lives in a van
Is this legal? Don't answer that. But the cheese is incredible. β€” Anonymous Federal Employee
My grilled cheese has never been the same. My therapist says I'm "too attached" to a block of cheese. She doesn't understand. β€” Deborah, loyal customer

Come Down To The River

We're always open. Mostly because we don't have a door. Bring cash. Bring a cooler. Bring your appetite for savings.

Get Directions (Good Luck)

πŸ“ Find Us

Down by the river. You know the one.
Past the bridge, left at the shopping cart, under the tarp.
Open whenever we feel like it. Cash only. No refunds.
If you see flashing lights, we're closed.