I drove about an hour here from Keene. It is the quintessential cheese shop. Charming place…read more The gentleman working, Shadow, was super helpful in sampling the cheeses and providing information. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area, or if you're not!

Trip highlight: cheese experts generously offer samples, explain varieties, answer questions. Loved…read morea couple cheeses--try and decide your favorites to take home!

Wow, what a cool little shop! Jams and preserves galore with flavors both familiar and really…read moreunexpected. And here's possibly the best part of all this: you can taste any of them. Yep, the shop's managers will prepare for you two containers, each holding six samples, your requests, so you're allowed to wrap your tongue around 12 different items. Now, you may not care for all them -- there were a few not for us -- but for the rest we explored and adored the flavors, especially anything blueberry. We found the staff chatty and funny and very helpful as we looked around. The shop is just steps from the Harpoon Brewery, and is well worth your time when you're visiting this area. BTW, we didn't find anything that seemed seriously overpriced, either, not when you consider how tasty these products are whether for you or as gifts.

I just love this place. I bought just about every cheese pairing jam they make- as well as many of…read moretheir other jams. All their jams are SO good. And DO try the recipes they have online- they are fantastic! I am such a fan of their jams and of their pie filling. Their pie filling is full of fruit and so fresh tasting! Maybe it's because they don't use cornstarch and fillers- or just because of the wonderful fruit they use- but they have the best commercial pie filling I've ever tried! Whether you live in Vermont and want a fun place to visit, or if you shop online, I do not see how anyone could be disappointed with these jams. They are simply delicious! Be adventurous and try some of their more exotic combination- I do not think you will be disappointed.

I'm a cheese head…read more So when my friend was making our itinerary for a trip to VT, I was really excited to try this place! Weather got a little hariy getting there with the slushy roads, but we made it! It's pretty remote location with no street lights, so if driving in the dark look for the signs to get there and trust your GPS. There's a large parking lot across from the entrance to the little store/shop. The shop is actually the owners old family home I belive. We arrived pretty much at closing time, but we were still welcomed warmly. We got a cheese & maple syrup tasting which was yum and informative, and the staff member that did it was really nice, I forgot her name, but see photo below. One of the cheeses has won a cheese competition, very cool. We also got to meet the owner, but she was busy getting Christmas orders together. I perused all of the cheeses I wanted and settled on 4. We got to try 2 out of the 4 from the cheese sampling. The nice lady that checked me out even gave me some nice to-go samples as well. The smoked cheese was my fav, and the sage. But I enjoyed them all. I was able to easily fly home to TX with them due to the cold weather of the season. After the tasting, we got to peruse the store. They have so much other stuff to buy in additon to cheese and maple, tons of knick-knacks and gifts and merch. We didn't get to explore the farm after since it was pitch black when we left, too bad. Enjoy!

Some years ago I tried the maple syrup from Sugarbush Farms and never looked back. No other syrup…read morecompares and I always go out of my way to visit anytime I'm anywhere in the greater New England area! Sadly this year I didn't get to visit New England - but lucky for me Sugarbush ships nationwide!! So I tried it out and ordered some of their syrup and my fave cheeses. Ordering online via their website was super easy. I ordered my fave dark variety of their maple syrup and 4 cheeses: horseradish cheddar, jalapeño cheddar, sharp cheddar, and Monterey Jack. Their horseradish cheddar is my absolute fave - a wonderful kick of the spicy horseradish blends so well with their rich cheddar. I really love the jalapeño cheddar too - packed full of flavor with just the right amount of kick - not overwhelming but enough to taste it. The other two were great as well - you can definitely tell their cheeses are made fresh on site - flavors are just next level compared to industrial-manufactured cheeses from the grocery store chains. And the maple syrup is also in a league of its own - nothing mass-manufactured from any grocery chain holds a candle to the rich, complex flavors and velvety texture. The syrups also last quite a long time so I'm able to keep my stocks full yearly! Since I was ordering cheese with a long way to travel, and it was still quite warm in parts of the US, their website suggested adding one of their insulated shipping boxes for an extra fee of $8. I didn't want to risk ruining my cheese so I did and all arrived in excellent condition! They pack it in extra insulated styrofoam with ice packs. So it's definitely worth it imo. Next year I'll be in Maine in October so I'll definitely be planning an extra day or two to pop over to Sugarbush on my way back out haha!! See yall next fall!

Like Wall Drug, Vermont style! Filled with stuff that…read moretourists wants and nobody needs. Nice to walk around for a few minutes. Excellent place to stop and pee. Upstairs is the Vermont Toy Museum which is worth a look, even though it feels like it hasn't been updated or dusted in years. The parking lot is huge! Good thing it wasn't very crowded this morning when we stopped.

This place was unfortunately kind of a letdown, but perhaps it's a sign of the times (post-COVID,…read moremask wearing, no sampling world). We came here because they were the closest spot that sells Cabot cheese since we couldn't get up to the actual Cabot factory. All the reviews talking about the miles of cheese samples were not to be found. They sold some cheeses in the back but it wasn't a very big selection. I also found them to be no different than the Cabot cheese sold in my local grocery store back home in CT. Is that just what Cabot does? Is there nothing special about Cabot when you get it in VT? Cabot signs all over making it know they're an official retailer of Cabot cheese but then no different than a grocery store selection. They have miles of maple syrup to select from but you pretty much just have to blindly choose one since you can't taste any samples. Was really excited about this place but a letdown for sure. May not be any fault of theirs, but I would skip this shop for one that allows samples unless you know what you're buying.

Scenic detour off beaten path, away from tourist traps. Watch cheese-making, sample unique aged…read morevarieties and smoked maple syrup. Enthusiastic staff gave engaging presentation. Great for out-of-staters.

Great place to stop by! We got to see the process of how the cheese was made and had samples of a…read morelot of the different types they sell. Everyone we met there was very friendly and offered great service. They also offer local products like maple syrup, canned goods, and jams for sale.

I was craving some good Brie cheese. Picked some up in Somerville MA. Price was reasonable, I…read morework nights get out around 7:00am. Slept a little then remembered I had the cheese. Grabbed some Ritz crackers & went to town on it! Was a good creamy salty snack. Could spread it right out of the fridge. Almost finished it, but ran out of crackers. I believe this country makes the best cheese in the world!

After driving 4 plus hours in the pouring rain it was so nice to make it in here in time before…read morethey closed. Samples everywhere, lovely selection of local cheeses, meats, jams, crackers, drinks, soaps, syrup and sauces. Great place to hit first because they gave nice recommendations for stops on the cheese trail.

The building, the history, the surroundings, and the second-floor cheese museum are all beautiful,…read moreinteresting, and worth a visit. But bring your cooler so you can load up with the reason you are really here: That Amazing Cheese! And actually, they sell souvenir lunchbox coolers so that'll save you. There are a number of cheese varieties from which to choose, and you can't go wrong. The museum is actually larger than the cheese shop itself, which is essentially some cheeseboard accessories and a deli case of cheeses. Just the right amount of goods and goodies to buy en route to your next stop on the Vermont Cheese Trail.

The idea that this cheese place was opened to recreate the original cheese process manufactured…read morehere is really interesting. It's both a way to learn about old-fashioned manufacturing techniques and also, a good place to get food. Win-win. Downstairs they make the cheese and customers can watch (that's my understanding, they weren't making cheese when I went) and upstairs is the old equipment for contrast and a small exhibit for additional information. Though the equipment is modern, the process is the same (along with any additional safety/food inspections). It's a great living example of bringing the past to life and promoting making local food as they also use nearby dairy supply and create in house. The cheese is on the more expensive side compared to what you can get in the grocery store, but they had several different Vermont Cheddar flavors. They had samples out, and the smoked cheddar won us over. We also got some beef jerky to pair with it, and the cashier gave us a plate and bamboo knife to eat right outside at a picnic table. I would definitely recommend a metal knife in the situation to get through the wax covering, but the wax is nothing a little sawing can't break through. The cheese is fresh and creamy with that great layer of smoky flavor. It's an upscale cheese and very flavorful. If I was able to take more to go, I would love to try a lot more of the flavors. I'm not cheese expert, but if you want that authentic Vermont cheddar, it doesn't get more real and delicious than this.

I visited Proctorsville for the first time and went to Singleton's. Everyone was friendly and…read morehelpful. The food options were great, I loved the breakfast sandwich! the merchandise was so cute, I was able to get some gifts for my parents and my kids. So many options! Awesome atmosphere! Highly recommend!

We were vacationing nearby and bought the packaged raw chicken wings at the deli counter--took it…read moreto our rental and opened it....very bad smell! The date was Aug, 6 and we bought it on Aug. 21. Beware!!!!

Cute little shop with candies, souvenirs, maple syrup and maple creamers (maple soft serve)…read more We got a couple, one with maple crunchie toppings. In looking at the wall, it looks like they have won lots of awards for their maple syrups!

Ever go to a place so much you forget you never did a Yelp review?…read more Well this place is a gem. Sure the candy or the wine is nice. And the local souvenir gifts are a plus. But you come here in part for three things: the maple syrup (nuff said), the view, and the Maple Creemees. We could call it soft serve but well, Vermont. The creemees are delish. Affordable and big they are perfect on a summer day, a fall, day or even a winter day. Then take it out and eat by the lake? Heavenly. Nice people. Well worth the stop.

We came here to entertain our kids with icecream for a few minutes and left here an hour later with…read morememories that will last a lifetime. I hope Taylor Farm is around forever! The sweetest souls work here and the animal feeding area/petting zoo is incredible! When you arrive at Taylor Farms, you step into the cute little country store stationed at the beginning of the farm. The store is stocked with farm products like yummy cheeses and icecreams but also food and home products from local businesses like soaps, etc. My daughter picked out a scoop of her favorite VT icecream, maple walnut and wandered the store. I stumbled upon the "feed our animals" station near the store exit. You can buy the farm animals food and feed them yourself! The store associate welcomed us to go see the animals even if we didn't buy any food for them. You could tell she really loved them. We bought a variety pack for the animals which consisted of carrots, an apple, a bag of homemade cheeseits, and chicken feed (corn meal?). My daughter had a ball feeding the donkey, cows, chickens and cat! We had a ball watching her experience new things and support a local farm! We hope to come back someday soon!

This is a gem of a farm - with a lovely owner and so welcoming! Dog-friendly for sure, delicious…read moregoat cheese, goose eggs, and hand-made postcards for sale. Our dog loved meeting some pigs, quails and geese! Thank you for the delicious food and kind welcome.