If it's made with Maple Syrup then Dakin Farm has it, plus a bunch other things. I was mainly there for the maple syrup but I also bought some strawberry rhubarb jam and wild strawberry jam. read more

Oh my maple! I love syrup so this place is my jam! They are very knowledgeable and patient explaining the different varieties they make. In the back there is a nice room where they show a film of the whole process. There are alot of different shaped bottles and gift like things to bring home. I really enjoyed their maple bacon and chicken maple sausage! It's definitely worth stopping by when you're in the area. All wore masks. They have a box that has a cooler in it they sell for very little money. It has ice packs and works well! Visited March 2020 read more

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We visited Dakin as part of our annual Vermont Maple Creemee Crawl. The place is huge and perfect for those seeking VT made treasures and treats. This place is all about maple. They have those sought after maple candies that are perfect souvenirs. The maple creemee itself fell short. It had an off taste. We'd go back for VT treats and treasures for sure. Plenty of parking, right off Route 7. read more

My first time visiting Vermont. I have to say this was a great stop and we got some tasty cheese and of course maple syrup. They have free tasting for the syrup, and I suggest tasting them all. We took back the dark syrup as it was the best and you can't get it in stores where I live. Service was friendly and fast. We ordered gifts for our friends as the prices are very reasonable. They have all kinds of meats as well and other delicious items. We will be back. read more

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Cheese, Syrup, Wine - oh my! Dakin Farm is like the Disneyland of Vermont, a place where taste buds dance and dreams come true. You can make a free meal out of all of the different samples displayed across the store, you can stock up on flannel jammies and local wines, cheeses, and of course, maple in any shape or form you could possibly imagine. My family stopped here on an impromptu drive through a very rural area of Vermont, and we easily spent over an hour exploring the store, sampling the goodies, and photographing the beautiful scenery. This is the place to find unique souvenirs and holiday gifts. Even if you're not a tourist, this is a great spot to support local business and stock up on quality eats and spreads - sure to make any snack or meal a winner. The staff was lovely, and they definitely don't oversell or pressure their customers - their goods sell themselves. I'd highly recommend the blackberry/ maple froyo swirl. It's a incredible combo - the highlight of the many ice creams I ate on this trip. I don't see how you could leave Dakin Farm disappointed. It's a true gem. read more

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Great experience ordering the cheese and salami sampler for a birthday gift. Spoke to Mike, who was so gracious, accommodating and helpful with my phone order. I've ordered from Dakin Farm a few times in the past and have always been thrilled with their delicious products (best baby back ribs on earth!) If you're looking for a place from which to send a lovely, reasonably priced gift to your friends and/or family members or a treat for yourself, I highly recommend Dakin Farm. And thank you again, Mike, for the fantastic customer service. read more

Love, the COB SMOKED GOUDA AND MAPLE HORSERADISH MUSTARD! I used them both in my Easter Dinner Preparations for 2020! Happy Easter....and thank you for keeping things delicious! read more

Dakin Farm - Easter Dinner 2020 with Maple Horseradish Mustard and Smoked Gouda from Dakin Farms - Cheese Shops Near Me - Ferrisburg, Vermont

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We stopped here on our way out of Vermont for some Vermont souvenirs and maple syrup and cheese. It was definetely a tourist trap and the prices reflected that! Even so, it was super cute and clean and the employees were incredibly friendly. I was happy to get things for my loved ones to show them where I have been. The fresh fudge counter was so cute. I also appreciated the variety in the displays of meats and cheeses they seemed very well thought out. Half the store is just maple syrup and that's awesome. read more

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We received a "breakfast" gift and it was delicious - pancake mix, real maple syrup, can of blueberries.

I stopped here when passing by on Rt 7. It's a very nice store. They have the maple syrup making facility connected to it. I think the employee was making fudge there on site too. The "kitchens" were not open to customers, but they were visible. They carry their own maple syrup of course. And maple candy, fudge, cookies and more. There was local bacon and other meats, some with samples. Some jams. Some chocolate bars. Even some cheese. If you arrive here not hungry there are t-shirts and some other clothing items you can browse. This is a tourist stop, but when I was there plenty of locals picking up some meats and cheeses too. Easy parking. read more

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**UPDATE** We ordered a ham from Dakin Farms for Christmas 2022 and it was delicious! Would highly recommend their hams! Will probably order again for next year! read more

Glad we stopped here for our first Vermont creemee! The maple and blackberry swirl was delicious, and there was a park bench outside to enjoy it while social distancing. All employees wore masks properly. Loved the wide range of Vermont specialties, and picked up a small round of cobb smoked Gouda, cheddar "cheese ends", chili jam, horseradish maple mustard, and maple barbecue sauce. Lot's of non-pork options, and we were delighted to find smoked turkey bacon. Can't wait to fry these up and eat with the cheese we got tomorrow morning for camping Also picked up great souvenirs for folks back home. Great prices, only $4 for very cute mini maple leaf glasses of maple syrup and got our parents a sampler of 3 syrups for $8. read more

Fantastic farm shop! This road side farm stand beckoned us in with their red barn and giant maple syrup bottle out front. And the moment I stepped in I knew we did well to stop. Wow! So much goodies! You can get everything from maple syrup (duh!) to cured meats and sausages, various cheeses and jellies and even other home made sweet and savory treats. It is amazing! And they have plenty of samplers around so we practically bought everything we tried. And guess what? They ship anywhere in the US! So this is going to be on my back pocket for any potential holiday gifting or even just for ourselves in case we are craving Vermont flavors. Highly recommended! read more

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I honestly don't know if there is enough I can say about how much I love Dakin Farm. There are times we come here twice a day during our yearly summer trips to Vermont. The farm is located off of Route 7 in North Ferrisburgh. Its an adorable building divided into about 3 or 4 sections including an area for Maple Syrup, meats and SO MANY cheeses, Jams, Jellys, Honey, freshly made fudge and peanut butter. There are dips, popcorn, maple candies, and I could go on. Not to mention there are samples of EVERYTHING! I have to admit, we have had "lunch" at the Dakin Farm sample extravaganza before. Dakin carries both their own brand of meats and cheese, but also supplies items from local farms and businesses as well. Like Cabot, the Charlotte Village Winery, etc... Meat: We regularly purchase the Kabanos (and extra long skinny sausage that is meant to eat sort of like slim jams), the bacon, and maple breakfast sausages. Everything was AMAZING! The prices are a little higher than a grocery store but thats what you get for farm fresh! Cheese: (I'm only going to review the Dakin Farm made cheese). They have a cob smoked cheddar cheese that is out of this world! There is gouda, swiss, and an extra sharp premium cheddar as well. The cob smoked cheddar is my absolute favorite. You can get it in a regular bar or coated in wax. We also way buy the regular for our stay here, then get a few wax to bring back to Florida. I have so many favorites that I will probably have to look in my pantry and update this review. The staff here is always very friendly but not overly engaged. There is a good reason too; they all appear to be working behind the register. But honestly, everything is pretty self explanatory unless you need a fresh cut of their deli meat or some fudge (Which is amazing and made fresh everyday!) read more

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Looking for a nice gift shop to buy some good quality maple syrup souvenirs without being in a tourist trap. The store had a good selection of their own maple syrup, jams, bacon and cured meats. Everything is reasonable priced and goods looked fresh and real vermont. Cured meats were really good! read more

Great little farm store off the road! Plenty of parking (buses are welcomed in the back parking lot) and easy access. Inside holds a lot of fun treats! There are locally sourced cheeses and kielbasas right up front, with available testing pots for many of the products. In fact, throughout the store you will find samples of countless products! It's amazing, jellies, relishes (spicy and sweet), butter spreads, maple syrups, honeys, plus numerous cheeses and sausages! I'm probably forgetting some, to be honest. I think the samples that I appreciated the most were for the maple syrup. With the different grades of syrup out there, it's always a little hard to just guess and take a chance on one of them. Here, they supply three different bottles with bartenders pour spouts to taste each of their grades. What a relief to be able to try before you purchase! Aside from these things, they have frozen goods (ready to bake pies and savory dishes), flours (some with specific uses), homemade fudges, and household textiles. Definitely worth the stop! And while you're in the area, check out Cookie Love. Best cookies, seriously, ever. read more

I agree with Andrea R. - this place is absolutely the Epicurean Disneyland of Vermont. So much maple! The dark is best. Meats are good, wines are good, cheese, well, cheese is always good, but the cheese the sell is great. Can't go wrong here. Especially if you get a Black Raspberry / maple twist creemee! (Soft serve) read more

We've been coming here for 30 years, and although the ownership has changed, the quality remains consistent. Many items are smoked or prepared on premises . The meats and the cheeses are the best in Vermont. The store is fun to visit, as there are little samples scattered here and yon. One can purchase prepared foods, maple syrup ( in several different grades and sizes), smoked ham and turkey products, sausages, prepared ribs, cheese and cheese spreads, mustard, pickles, and jars of jams and jellies, as well as artisan crackers. The pancake mix is pretty good, too. They ship all over the country in memorable gift assortment and baskets. A real taste of Vermont. read more

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Cheese, jams, jellies, meats, maple syrup and everything you could ever want or need for gifts or let's be honest... hoard for yourself. We were driving down US HWY 7 and stumbled across this amazing place. Samples galore! The smoked corn cob gouda, maple syrup, and the meats ALL THE MEATS stand out as must buy items. The employees were all so friendly and they are not pressuring you into anything. We wandered from isle to isle, tasting sooooo many things. They make a bunch of products in-house and have a bunch of different areas. One of my favorite spots was the maple syrup tasting. You get to try a bunch of different kinds. Who knew that maple syrup came in so many grades and flavor profiles. We ended up picking up a bottle to bring home! I would say, if you are visiting this area or driving on HWY 7, you have gotta stop here! read more

I just had a wonderful experience with Dakin Farms Corporate Sales. After an initial email to providing my credit card took no more than 2 hours total of back and forth, and maybe 10 minutes of contact time. This was to send Xmas gifts to my colleagues. Their responses were quick, timely, helpful and moved the process along. read more

Best maple creemees around! Do not hesitate to stop and sample all that they have to offer.

Dakin Farms is simply wonderful. Whether you go to their stores or use their catalog and online ordering you can't go wrong. Their smoked bacon makes every breakfast seem like Christmas Morning. read more

The fudge is to die for. This is the perfect country store with a lot of different foods and products in abundance. The quality is top notch and the atmosphere is very welcoming. It's a long drive, but I will do it again. read more

Driving down a pastoral stretch of Rte 7 when - BAM! - you've been Dakin'd. If you're cruising at the speed limit, you'll have just enough time to screech/cut over and explore the red building of intrigue, smoked meats, hard cheeses and all the jams. It's a market, first and foremost, featuring mostly Vermont-made goods that partner nicely with the holy trinity of house products: meat, cheese, and maple syrup. And to those three, natural casing "Slim Jims" hit the spot at a buck a piece, half a dozen cheeses (mostly variants of cheddar) are out for tasting and avail by the block, and that syrup though! Grade B Amber is used for cooking? Eff that noise - it's my table syrup now. So bold, a little rough, and loaded with natural maple goodness... it's the high-percentage rye in your whiskey cabinet. Abandon hope, ye of the light golden Grade A school. Everything mentioned so far is to the left of the entrance, and the right is dominated by jams, mustards, and other assorted spreads. There's a wall of winter warming hot cocoas highlighting more sweets. Dakin is good eats, friend (tourist trap or not) - don't shop hungry! read more

Ever since we put maple syrup over pancakes, Aunt Jemima is a thing of the past. And ever since we ate pancakes with maple syrup fresh from the boiling pan, it's hard to settle for syrup from the bottle. And that's why we made a trek all the way to this farm. Every year, toward the end of March, a Vermont Maple Open House Weekend is celebrated and several farms participate and welcome the public to their grounds. Check out http://www.vermontmaple.org/open-house.html for next year's schedule. We chose Dakin Farm for their all-you-can-eat breakfast plus other activities they have promoted. Breakfast was great. They cooked everything on the spot-- the pancakes, the sausages, the bacon and of course, the maple syrup. But before you get your breakfast, you have to fall in a long line that serpents around the smokehouse. Consider it a free tour! And as you come close to the breakfast assembly line, payment is collected. Pay by cash or credit card. When we visited last March, Pancake Breakfast was $6.75 for adults and $3.38 for children, exclusive of tax. Then, they'll give you a plate and give you a few pieces of everything. Bottles of maple syrup stand waiting on tables all around the store. But we took some of the fresh samples given out at the smokehouse and used those. The experience was sweet. But, I think it would've been sweeter if everybody didn't have to wait that long for their breakfast. I mean, if it's an eat-all-you-can thing, people can just serve themselves, right? With such a long line, you would just get discouraged if you fell one sausage short. After breakfast, there seemed nothing much to do except to browse at their other products. We expected some live music going on and some guided tours showing maple tree tapping but things were going slow that day. Save for a giant maple syrup bottle and an old tractor that the kids clambered on, there wasn't much for us to see anymore. So we bid goodbye to the farm. If interested only in their products, they have a store on Dorset Street in Burlington. You'll only miss out on the smoke that makes you smell like fresh maple sap. read more

We've been here a few times. Make no mistake, it's a tourist trap. Some of their products are good though, so you can forgive that a little bit. The store is large, but cluttered and usually packed with people. There are tons of free samples, but I do question how long some of them have been sitting out for. As others have said, you can find some of these products better and cheaper elsewhere though. The maple syrup is my husband's favorite though and I like the smoked turkey. Worth a stop, but if the parking lot is packed you may be better off visiting another time. read more

3/28/10 - maple sugar open house weekend. we went here for their pancake breakfast. bigger place but super packed! great huge pancakes, sausage (links and patties), bacon and fruit. coffee too. delicious! so many locals where there. almost everyone in line seemed like they had been there before. samples of syrup, smoked meats, cheese, jams/jellies, etc. large store. read more

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Dakin has been a staple of mine since I was a baby. This place has an overwhelming assortment of amazing foods so make sure to take your time and try the generous amounts of samples which they have on display. I think anyone who's in the area should stop by, local or tourist. You can see the parking lot always full, so let that speak for itself Dakin is amazing read more

Oh My Goodness! So much to sample! Friendly people and delicious meats, cheese and all kinds of relish, jams and jellies! The bacon and ham is divine! Cobb smoked meats are to die for! read more

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Great roadside stop with excellent selection of wine, meats, cheeses, jams honey, maple products and snacks. Very friendly staff!

We love Dakin farms! They have amazing customer service, a friendly, welcoming environment. Everyone is so happy there. They put out lots of samples and their food is amazing! It's a beautiful "Vermont" landmark and definitely worth stopping in to check out! read more

Wow. The store was spotless. In fact, they were cleaning when I arrived. I shipped a package of goodies to my brother and the lady working at the register was so nice, cheery and helpful. The store kept stocking up their samples. Everything looked wonderful. It's such a great place to buy gifts to bring back home! This location was a lot nicer than the S Burlington location. read more

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Always a lovely stop with lots of fantastic (albeit touristy) Vermont products! Samples abound - mostly cheese, smoked meats, jams, spreads, etc. They used to have a honey hive available for people to view but seems to have gone away this visit. read more

Dakin Farm - Vermont made cheese and smoked meats - what's not to love? - Cheese Shops Near Me - Ferrisburg, Vermont

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This is the best Vermont has to offer! I have been shopping here for years, and Dakin Farm never disappoints! Their variety of local foods has depth, and they keep improving and adding to their smoked food and cheeses. It's easy to send Christmas presents to my out of state relatives, and who on the west coast doesn't appreciate some Cabot cheddar and real maple syrup? My current favorite is their maple flavored creemee! Great to stop by there and pick one up after a hot day! There's also a store in Burlington across from Barnes & Noble- same great food, convenient place in town! read more

The customer service is stellar and all of foods we have tried are delicious. We are very fond of the cheeses! Yesterday we tried the cob-smoked bacon for the first time. From the first bite we knew it was special. We have also sent packages to friends and family. All agree everything is 5 stars read more

Dakin Farms has been helping us year after year with supplying our customers with the best holiday gifts. They are extremely efficient and very helpful. I would recommend them if you are looking to surprise someone special with their tasteful gifts! Katie C. is by far the best when it comes to processing a large quantity of orders and making sure they deliver promptly. read more

Great samples of cheeses, smoked sausages, jams and crackers. Take home maple glazed cob smoked bacon. SO good! Pork sausage made with maple syrup is another must try. DO NOT leave until you've had the maple frozen yogurt! It is the best! I was told they use 2 cups of their own darker syrup per gallon of frozen yogurt. I will miss it when I have to leave to go back home. read more

This is a must see in a trip to Vermont. First, the prices are super reasonable. Second, you get to taste basically everything worth buying and it tastes good! Third, it's off the beaten path a bit so I suspect it's never too too packed with tourists though it definitely is a solid tourist destination for anyone desiring to taste vermont (which, tip, should be everyone). The only reason it doesn't get five stars is that it is a bit of a deviation from any major city or attraction in Vermont so it's slow to get to and isn't very much on the way to most things. I also which that someone had approached me while I was shopping to give me some direction with my purchases. Service was extremely friendly once I was purchasing but not very attentive before then. Overall though, I can't complain, they have some awesome treats including soda made from maple sap and Lake Champlain chocolates. Their table of cheeses and meats was to die for and I only wish I had brought my own biscuit for the jam. Make the stop it's worth it. read more

This farm store is more of a tourist attraction than most and it has a huge variety of Vermont origin foods. The items that are Dakin Farm specific include their cheeses, their maple sugar products and a lot of smoked foods. They produce an excellent cheddar cheese with a nice sharp flavor that is mildly complex. The standout cheese at this location is their smoked cheddar. This cheddar is perhaps the best smoked cheese that I have tried with a strong and somewhat sweet smoked flavor and a simultaneous tangy cheddar flavor. This location (there is also one in Burlington) has a lot of samples available for tasting, as usual, the aged sharp cheese (in addition to the smoked) is the best. read more

This is worth a visit if you're traveling on your journey to or from Burlington (or anywhere close). They have the most amazing samples to try -- cheese, salami, jams, sometimes beer/wine, and lots of other stuff. I always buy a few things and never regret doing so. read more