The Greatest Cheeses of All Time, Ranked by Fan Votes
GoatWars fans rank Cheddar Cheese the greatest of all time among Cheeses, with a 69.1% Goatscore.
Chasing the crown: #2 Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese (58.8%), #3 Provolone Cheese (52.2%).
Every cheese has its defenders. Some people want sharp and crumbly. Others only care how it melts on a burger or pizza. Then you've got the fancy crowd, the grilled cheese loyalists, and the people who'll eat an entire block straight from the fridge. This isn't about being the most expensive cheese—it's about which one wins your heart every single time. Pick your favorites, settle the arguments, and see which cheese deserves the crown.
All Time ranks by all-time win rate across every head-to-head battle. Latest ranks by latest fan sentiment, updated as new battles are voted on.
GOAT List FAQs
Who is the greatest of all time among Cheeses?
GoatWars fans rank Cheddar Cheese the greatest of all time among Cheeses, with a 69.1% Goatscore.
How is the GOAT List calculated?
The GOAT List ranks every contender in Cheeses by Goatscore: the percentage of head-to-head GoatWars battles they have won, as voted by fans.
How many votes is this ranking based on?
This GOAT List is based on 1,572 fan votes in head-to-head battles, as of September 29, 2026.
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