Save your appetite for the pizza and ice cream - this is the lunch spot! Plenty of free cheese…read moresamples too if you need a little preview before buying. The signage getting there could definitely be better; first-timers may end up circling around wondering if they missed it.

This place made my cheese loving heart so stinking happy! Fresh cheese curds literally being…read morewheeled in from the factory is a whole new level of culinary experience. Warm squeaky cheese = YES PLEASE! While they are not close by (I'm in Miami, FL) I will support them wholeheartedly at my local grocery store like Publix or Whole Foods. The employees were also so friendly & thoroughly explaining the process & seasoning of some of their products. Their selection of other local items was nice! Keep up the great work Ellsworth!!!

Hands down, this is my fave dive bar in Wisconsin. It is a frequent stop for me, especially if I…read morehave either gotten ice fishing or hiking in the area! They have an award-winning burger, menu, delicious Wisconsin drinks - like the Brandi old-fashioned and bloody Mary. I enjoyed a burger, onion rings, and an old-fashioned. I love to sit at the bar because they have really awesome friendly staff. The other great thing about this place is they have a huge selection of their own cheeses. They make nearly all of them in house and have won a lot of awards because they're absolutely delicious. My favorite is the feta cheese and I will go out of my way if I need some.def recommend!!

FINALLY...we finally made it to the Bass Lake Cheese Factory. I've been wanting to go for a…read morehandful of years but today was the big day! One of my summer bucket list items has been checked off. The menu is quite simple...apps, salads, burgers, and sandwiches. I will preface that this isn't really the place to go if you are gluten free but there are gluten free options like salad no croutons or burger no bun. I got the California burger which was okay alongside my side which I upgraded to a side salad with French dressing (you guessed it - no croutons). From my family - they raved about the cheese curds which they said were very light and fluffy. Service was phenomenal. The ladies and the chef are extremely friendly and checking in frequently with us. Ambience, it kind of reminds me of a Cracker Barrel but a local version. There are a handful of rooms for tables and/or you can sit at the bar. They even have fresh cheese you can buy. They've won plenty of awards regarding their cheese over many many years.

A small but delightfully-packed with cheese, accompaniments, candy, New Glarus beer, and loads of…read moreWisconsin-focused items. A lot of the cheese is made by the company, but there are some by other makers in Wisconsin and the Midwest. The prices are fantastic.

Did you know cheese curds squeak? They do when they are fresher than fresh and this is the mother…read moreship of freshness. The facility had a large parking lot out front for plenty of parking. The establishment entrance is without steps, and very cozy. They offer wine, chocolate, ice cream, snacks, trinkets and CHEESE! Today we picked up cheese curdsade and was given a great tip; DO NOT put them in the fridge for two days. When you do need to put them in th fridge when you are ready to eat let them sit out for an hour but if you can't wait put them in the microwave for a minute to warm them up for the squeak. Staff was super friendly, prices were completely reasonable and products top notch. Definitely a must see if your in the area. Package fresh and ready for sale.

overall good sandwich but nothing exceptional. friendly workers and easy order ahead process. small…read moreinside but seating available outside with easy parking.

One of my favorite sandwich places in all of the TC! Whenever we are St. Paul and thinking about…read morelunch, this place is on the shortlist. Parking is easy, as there is a free public lot about 50 feet away, and street parking is also available. The workers are always friendly, and often will give you cheese samples (yum). I have never had a bad sandwich here. Some favorites are the chicken salad, the prosciutto-fig-ricotta, and the sweet chorizo. Today, I ordered the Turkey club and the Sandwich of the Week, the La Tur, which had a cow, goat and sheep milk cheese with blueberry honey jam, greens and bacon. It was good, but don't get this sandwich unless you like cheeses that REALLY have that sheep flavor! There are a few small tables for 2 tucked inside by the register, and a couple of small tables outside in nice weather, but this is really more of a grab'n go place. We took these on the plane with us the next day, as we were traveling. Pro Tip: You can earn France 44 rewards at this location, just tell them you are a member when you get to the register!

Ye Olde Butchershoppe is a great butcher shop in town! I wanted to pickup some steaks but left with…read morea lot more. First off, the staff were very friendly and not pushy at all. The spacious store has the full spectrum of meat products for anyone whether looking to grill for themselves or a large party: a great case of cuts, frozen larger meat sections (e.g. whole ribeyes), a smoked section, and various snacks & entrees. Plus, the prices were very reasonable. I ended up getting some Bacon-wrapped Sirloins, Smoked Hard-boiled Eggs (their specialty--tasted like an aged cheese!), and Meatloaf, which were all so good. I can't wait to try more from here in the future!

Great service and very welcoming staff!! Big selection of meats, which turned out grearead more

The food was really good- I had the veggie pita wrap and my sister the BLT. And after there was…read moresome delicious ice cream!! There was a darling little outside seating area and the people were very nice. First time at Nelson's and I would return!

We recently took our annual trip down MN side and up Wisc side of the River. A stop here is a must…read more The maple nut ice cream is so very good - they don't make it, it's premium Kemps, but still. We usually buy cheese and New Glarius. The cheese has gotten outrageously expensive - $15 for 7-8 pieces of smoked string cheese, they are large, but wow. They check you out as fast as they can - the lines can be long. It's a good deli atmosphere.

What a glorious cheese shop out in the Wisconsin countryside! We visited on a snowy Saturday…read moreafternoon, and the plumes rising from the adjacent building showed the cheese factory was engaged in its good work. The retail shop is small but is packed with a diverse array of options. Eau Galle produces a lot of their own cheeses, especially ones in Italian styles, but the shop also hosts many cheese from across Wisconsin and abroad. Most tend to be firmer cheeses like cheddars and goudas, with few soft rinds and young blues. There is also cheese-themed home decor and apparel, and lots of accompaniments for cheese like jams, pickled vegetables, honeys, and many sausages. This is a perfect place to put together a gift basket for someone who enjoys good food! Oh, and there is alcohol, too, requisite New Glarus packs, local ciders, and wines. Fudges and candies offer temptation right at the checkout. The cashier was friendly and helpful. This is definitely a place that I hope to return to soon!

Lots of variety of cheeses and cheese curds. Friendly staff, the general merchandise is so cute…read moreand a good variety! Worth a stop for souvenir or two.

So happy to have stumbled on this gem while on my way to Wisconsin from Minneapolis! I was nervous…read moreto come here at first because we had a large group and the restaurant didn't take reservations but I'm so happy we still came. The ambiance is lovely and quaint with a small shop up front. The restaurant menu had so many options for vegetarians and gluten free with an extensive tea selection also. I ended up ordering a glass of wine and the warm Brie and baguette appetizer which was absolutely divine!! The whole group loved it and I will be coming back if I pass along this way again.

The space is super cute. Outdoor patio is quaint and covered so it doesn't feel like a parking lot…read morearea. Indoors is small and quaint. Service was super friendly and quick: accurate and they let us do separate checks, which is always nice. Food is fresh, salads are crisp and plentiful. Teas are delicious. Would come back for live music!

Over the last couple of years, I have visited Surdyk's less and less (but probably won't stop until…read morethey no longer carry the one wine only they seem to have). Compared with the other two wine stores I frequent (one big box and one independent, both in uptown), it's so much less friendly and the "consultants" seem less knowledgeable than me. The other day, I asked two ostensibly "wine consultants" about the difference between two producers of red Burgundy (at about the same price point), and neither knew. So I didn't buy either (but went uptown to another place where the consultant easily explained between two producers and then suggested an altogether different one, based on my preferences). Today, I did a pickup of my favorite plus some beer, went into the store, and the tall blonde woman was downright abrupt. Really, do better.

The cheese shop is phenomenal. Such an awesome selection. Liquor has great service. Always helpful…read morestaff.