Dobbs & Bishop Closes

A new cheese shop shuts it doors after less than a year.

BY DEBORAH SKOLNIK

These windows will soon be empty again: Dobbs & Bishop has shut down.

It was only in November 2023 that Dobbs & Bishop, an upscale cheese market, opened. It seemed like a sure thing, nestled in downtown Scarsdale alongside stores such as Learning Express and Bronx River Books. Sadly, though, it was no longer a case.

A visit on Wednesday found a lone man inside, wiping down concerts. He looked up, sighed, and opened the door. When asked if the store was merely closed for the evening, he shared that it had already closed down entirely. After stating he is not one of the owners, he was reluctant to answer question as to why Dobbs & Ferris ceased operations. “Lots of different factors,” he said, declining to cite insufficient traffic or other factors. With that, he politely closed the door and resumed cleaning. (The photo taken from above is at a side angle, lest we irritate the man.) A message left for the store’s owners was not returned.

The shutdown is a disheartening setback for Scarsdale, which has in recent years made strides in reversing the shuttering of businesses. For now, townies can find their cheeses at other nearby groceries offering a delectable variety, include DeCicco Family Markets, just steps away, and Balducci’s in Heathcote. Dobbs & Bishop’s Bronxville location remains open.