Wholesale price · NYC
American cheese
- Pack
- 5 LB
- Last updated
- July 14, 2026
Wholesale rate for NYC restaurants and food businesses, sourced from local suppliers and updated regularly. Free access, no commitment.
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What is American cheese?
Processed American cheese, sold in deli loaves or pre-sliced stacks. Smooth, even melt with mild flavor; the standard melting slice for griddle work.
The classic melt for diner cheeseburgers, deli grilled cheese, patty melts, breakfast egg-and-cheese sandwiches at the bodega counter, and Philly cheesesteaks. Goes anywhere you want a clean, no-break melt.
American cheese wholesale price in NYC
As of July 13, 2026, the wholesale quote for american cheese in the NYC market is about $17.95 — it's held close to flat at that level across the past 12 months.
Right in line with its 12-month average this week.
Budgeting a refrigerated staple
Dairy moves by the case and holds steadier than fresh produce, which makes american cheese one of the easier lines to budget around a NYC kitchen.
It's held pretty steady across the year.
Order by the case
It's spec'd by the case, with per-piece or per-pound shown where it helps you line up suppliers. Match the pack to your usage so it turns over before it ties up cash on the shelf.
Buy sliced for speed on a high-volume griddle; buy loaf if you cube it for sauces. Check sell-by and hold refrigerated; sliced packs dry at the edges once opened, so rotate fast.
Price trend
Weekly wholesale rates · last reading Jul 13, 2026
Source: weekly wholesale prices aggregated by Foodomarket (lowest reading per week).
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Frequently asked questions
What is the wholesale price of American cheese in NYC today?
The latest wholesale rate for American cheese is $17.95/case, recorded 7/14/2026. Prices are sourced from local NYC-area suppliers and updated regularly.
How much is American cheese per pound wholesale?
American cheese is quoted by the case at $17.95/case, with a 12-month range of $17.95–$17.95 and a typical week near $17.95. A per-pound figure is shown where it helps you compare suppliers.
Is American cheese cheaper by the case?
Yes — American cheese is sold by the case for restaurants and food businesses. The full case price is $17.95 (5 LB).
Where can I buy American cheese wholesale in NYC?
Foodomarket gives independent NYC restaurants access to wholesale american cheese at negotiated rates, with no subscription or commitment. Create a free account to order.
How often are American cheese prices updated?
Wholesale american cheese prices are refreshed regularly from supplier market data. The figure shown reflects the most recent reading (7/14/2026).
Is American cheese cheap or expensive right now?
It's about average right now, sitting in line with its 12-month norm of $17.95 — nothing unusual to plan around.
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