Whenever we visited my grandmother (grandparents) in Vermont, we would try to travel to Dorset St for a Dakin Farm stop. This past trip was to lay my grandmother to rest so everything we did felt bittersweet, as though we don't know if we'd ever be coming back. Dakin Farm was as wonderful as ever. From the assortment of cheeses and honey, to being able to see the bees working away as shown in the video I uploaded, this will always be a special spot. Their honey sticks of various flavors are so, so good. If you don't buy some of their honey then you're truly missing out. It can get pretty busy in there but the staff is always kind. If you're a fan of fresh fudge, I recommend trying some of that too! We'll always have a soft spot for Dakin Farm. read more

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My mom and I hit this spot every time we come to Burlington. We also buy everything. This visit---syrup, jams, maple butter, maple popcorn, cheese, sausages, and cinnamon rolls. We go crazy here. Great products and good prices. Vermont is the best for souvenirs! read more

Not the right time of year to go to a maple farm, but what the heck - we were here in Vermont. Bought some maple syrup and a souveniere t-shirt plus a couple of gifts to take back home. Cheeses looked delicious, as did some of the other goodies, but we didn't partake due to storage issues. I'd recommend a stop, if only for the shopping options. read more

Good products with reasonable prices & helpful friendly employees. Everything e we purchased was great. Highly recommend the maple creamee! read more

Dakin Farm - Dakin Farm - Cheese Shops Near Me - South Burlington, Vermont

I am a lifetime Vermonter, I stopped in here to get some maple syrup for my neighbors in Florida for my next trip. The store is lovely. There's lots of things to see and purchase. Of course things are a little pricey. I did, however, notice that some of the marinades / dressings were near expiration and they weren't discounted which I thought was a mistake. Better to get something than nothing in my opinion. The women behind the register were all great, very friendly and helpful and I had some gift certificates and they did a good job. read more

Lovely store with a wonderful selection of Vermont made products. Delicious cheeses and the bacon looked amazing - too bad we had a long car ride home and no cooler! read more

LOVE this store, well organized, clean and plenty of goodies for all. Plenty of free parking, great prices and customers service. I love their honeys and maple syrup... A must visit read more

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Okay, sure, it's a bit of a tourist trap, and growing up in Plymouth MA, I know from tourist traps. But this is a GOOD tourist trap, that while stocking the usual selection of Vermont-y sweatshirts, ball caps, refrigerator magnets, a wall of maple syrup containers and the like, it also carries (a) a broad selection of cheeses, jams, and various treats, which (b) are of good quality, and (c) surprisingly reasonably priced. The two ladies running the place are polite and cheerful, and we dropped a fair bit of coin only partially on the friends who were petsitting for us for the week. This is worth patronizing, and when our path finds us in Burlington again, we'll come back. read more

I have bought products from Dakin for at least 25 years. Always delicious and top of the line, I always buy their wonderful maple syrups, pancake mixes and cob bacon. They're all wonderful! read more

Arrived a little too late to enjoy a dairy farm in Vermont but found this place and was able to purchase some delightful authentic Vermont goods! Pure Maple syrup...Authentic Vermont Cheddar Cheese! I'm telling you that I made a charcuterie board with the cheeses I bought from here and let me be the first to tell you that idk what I have been eating up until this point lmao! This cheese was PERFECT and had me wanting to drive all the way back to Vermont just to get cheese, it was THAT good! Purchased other maple-y goods and was not disappointed at all Good place for tourists read more

Dakin Farm - a tractor parked in front of a building - Cheese Shops Near Me - South Burlington, Vermont

Great customer service both ladies that were working were very helpful. Plenty of condiments, syrup, toppings, etc. to choose from.

Love this place-family run locally owned for years conveniently located on Route 7 and one on Dorset Street In Burlington! Lots of free samples, a smoke house on-site for meats and cheeses and artisan food and gifts!! They also offer mail order on-line!!! My favorites: Horseradish Maple Mustard Pancake, Syrup and wild blueberry tin set Cob-Smoked Gouda Thanks Mami for the birthday gifts!!! read more

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We got some cheeses and fudge from here during our trip to vermont... The fudge was overly sweet... For the cheese they only had smoked cheeses made by them and that too they got cheese from other company and they just smoked it... was a lil disappointed since i thought it says a farm i thought they will have their own cheese read more

Had a gift card given to my family, placed an order that exceeded the amount, paid for excess, then was charged complete price 2x, Dakin Is not trustworthy. read more

Bought their maple syrup for several people out of state for Christmas, everyone loved it.

I like this place. Find a variety of summer sausages, cheeses, honey, butter, and jam in every flavor and color of the rainbow here. I walked out with a jar of strawberry rhubarb jam and a tummy full of cinnamon butter and sausage samples. Plentiful selection, friendly staff. read more

Loved this place. So many jams and jellies, meats, spreads, cheeses to try and you didn't feel judged or as if someone was breathing down your neck while you browsed and tasted! We ended up buying a bunch of things and loved our experience here! read more

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I had a great experience ordering online with them twice during the pandemic. My order arrived to Massachusetts much sooner than I thought it would and my Mother's Day order arrived to NYC really quickly, too. Quite pleased! read more

Found this gem behind our hotel. Great place to get your maple syrup, cheeses, and jams. There's also an endless amount of samples and great customer service. read more

Dakin Farm - Cheese Shops Near Me - South Burlington, Vermont

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This little shop is easily accessible off the highway. Inside you will find lots of free samples and quality wholesome products to take home! Taste tests the jams, jellies, crackers, hard cheese, soft cheese, dip mix, sauces maple syrup and so much more! Buy a vermont memorabilia in the form of shirts, sweaters, mugs, aprons, towels. They offered lake Champlain chocolates, pre-made gift baskets and cold beverages! The workers were very kind and offered their greetings and let you roam around the store without being bothered. One of the items I purchased was the Cabot port wine spreadable cheese, mmmm delicious! read more

This place has great items but BE CAREFUL and pay in cash my boyfriend got 39$ worth of stuff and got charged 39$ twice they where not that bothered and told him to go to the bank the bank told them it was actually charged at dakin farms. He spoke to the auditors they where not very nice so he lost 39$ No one cared so I guess we have to pay cash every time now. read more

I have been a customer for a couple of years buying items for myself and sending gifts to children and friends. The food and service has always been quite good. Unfortunately my order for Christmas dinner was messed up and as a result complicated things for us. That being said, I willing cut them some slack because of the Covid related issues businesses are struggling with. I reached out to Dakin and explained my disappointment and without asking they refunded me the entire cost $275 of my order. They went overboard to make good. Bottom line is these are good people serving very good food. I happily recommend them strongly. read more

Who likes free samples? Let me be more specific, who likes free samples of cheese, summer sausage and jams all in one place?! I do and I sure as heck hope that you do too because that's what you'll find here at this branch of Dakin Farms. I always get a bar of their smoked cheddar cheese and roll of beef summer sausage- it's some really delicious stuff. My friend enjoys the maple syrup and a bar of their sharp vermont cheddar. The staff here are really friendly people, the place is nicely decorated and the cheese is just delicious. read more

I have ordered from Dankin Farms on line and was excited to visit their stores. I visited both stores and one thing was clearly evident at both locations... no customer service. We were never greeted, never helped and never even talked to at both locations. It was disappointing that we expressly made it a point to visit the stores after our wonderful online experience only to find out that the employees could care less that a customer is in the store. read more

Abandon all else, Dakin is your 1 stop shop for all edibles Vermont! On our way home from a wedding, we stopped in for our normal cooler full of VT staples. Great selection of cheeses, meats, syrups, spreads, preserves and other tasty treats. Also, you can sample just about everything they sell. So, if you already have your regular VT stop, try Dakin instead, you will be pleasantly surprised. read more

Not a bad place to pick some goodies, syrup, cheese, marmalade's etc. It's in a commercial area across from Barnes n Nobles so the "farm" kinda through me off. But it has its benefits as your not walking in mud and you have ample parking lol. Good place if your in the neighborhood. Also we tried the jams and man they are on point! read more

Love me some Dakin like I love me some Cabot! What a great little store. I'm vegetarian but I get the Dakin smoked bacon ends for my son for $4.95/lb. Best bacon ever and best deal for the best bacon in the world. Love this place!! And yes they have samples!! Dakin == Cabot == Amazing Vermont Food. read more

I am very disappointed with the ham that I received for Christmas. When I called to order the ham for Christmas I ordered a spiral ham, fully expecting to receive a bone in ham and instead I received a ham That was more like a rolled ham that you get in a can, and certainly not $114 worth of ham. Turned our Christmas dinner into somewhat of a disaster for me. Only the second time I've ordered from this company and obviously I will not order from them again. Going back to Harrington hams where I've never had a problem. read more

Stopped on the spur of the moment. Typical tourist trap. T-shirts are made in Haiti and typically over priced, products from Maine, Pennsylvania, Canada. Nothing new here. Some supermarkets here in Westchester sell some of the same preserves they have. Big whoop. Amazing what dazzles the tourist crowd. read more

My first trip to Vermont and I came upon this store in an obscure mall behind my hotel. I was amazed by the variety: Cheeses, Preserves, Jams, Maple Syrup, Honey etc. By reading the literature in the store, came to learn this Farm is a part of Vermont history. I purchased a bottle of Maple Syrup, Cabot Cheese, some preserves and Kitchen towels. Some are priced higher than supermarkets. But, since this was out of my way, decided to buy as souvenirs. They have a lot of tasting with thin crackers and I spent half my time tasting in the store. One thing about customer service, I hope the two people working there at least greet or guide a customer on purchases. The store was empty and a great opportunity, given there are a lot of hotels around with travelers who may spend more if given attention. read more

I absolutely love the products. However I called to place an order because the website kept timing out. The gentleman who answered the phone couldn't spell and I had to repeat myself every word. You shouldn't have someone answer the phone that can't soel. Boulevard should be pretty easy. It was painful. While I was on lithe phone trying to place an order for just three items I asked if he had slab bacon in a smaller package than 4 lbs. he said can you give me a product number. He should be able to look that up. I told him to cancel the order. I'd get something comparable at another purveyor. Don't know that I will order again. read more

I love this place! Everything was so very delightful. There were samples of cheeses, meets, honey and syrup. Not being from Vermont, I needed help choosing and the women that worked there were very helpful. The maple syrup was worth the trip! I bought the cutest bottles for gifts. I love Dakin Farm and recommend to anyone visiting Burlington, VT!! read more

Very expensive, but also very good. They provide samples for almost everything, which shows that they stand behind their product. The workers were very nice and helpful. read more

Oh my goodnes. YES. This place is amazing. Plus, they have my beloved Westminster crackers. Perfect. I bought loads of food here on vacation. read more

Awesome little shop, the pepper jams are amazing, they also have a lobster bisque dip mix that was soooo good!

Great products and super customer service! I have been visiting and buying products from Daiken Farm for many years. The quality and value have never dissapointed. For many family gatherings and holidays, Daiken's hams have been a constant on our dinner table. This your I've moved and ordered a Daiken ham as I wasn't able to go to the store. The ham arrived as promised, but unfortunatly differed slightly from my order. When I called Daiken customer service I was told that the appropriate ham would be expedited and arrive before the holiday: it did, and at no additional cost, or return. Thanks Daiken Farm. read more

I LOVE this place. Free samples galore! My new favorite thing...maple frozen yogurt!!! This is one of my favorite things about coming to Vermont every year. read more

I bought some Vermont fudge from Dakin farms and didn't realize till I got that the package said partially produced with genetic engineering. Why not make fudge that doesn't have 19 ingredients that don't look good. I say no to GMO's ! I hope you get or make fudge that's fresh with 7 simple ingredients! read more

I loved the store. It's totally Vermont and incredibly adorable. I dropped by the store today around 11 am as I was there for a business on the second floor. I kindly greeted the woman behind the counter and asked if she could point me in the right direction. She gave me directions but was horribly unhelpful and unfriendly otherwise. I wished her a good day after thanking her for the help. She didn't respond. You could say she was having a bad day but I sensed something else; that is to say with me; the professional woman of color. That's a shame because my intent was to handle my business on the second floor, go back to the car and grab my purse so I could return to Dakin Farm to shop. I'm a super polite, southern charmer and she was ridiculously quite the opposite! I went to Vermont Gift Shop instead and they were great :-) read more

In the past the quality of food and service has been excellent. However, perhaps they just can no longer give excellent service due to increased marketing (I was barraged with sale e-mails in recent weeks!). I placed my order on November 18th. When my order did not arrive I called and the customer service staff said... "we are doing the best we can"... which meant my order finally arrived TWO DAYS LATE and AFTER the scheduled brunch for which I had placed the order. Plus not everything I ordered was even sent... they ran out of the baked goods. If this is their best service these days... I will look elsewhere... my event was a stress filled beginning to the holiday season. read more