This is a long overdue review…read more.. Once I found out that they give cheese tours, I made it a compulsory event on my to do list. They host monthly Saturday cheese tours and it cost $7 per person. Remember to call or email in advance to reserve a spot. My boyfriend and I arrived ~10 mins earlier than the scheduled tour. The ladies in the cheese shop area were super nice and told us to start sampling the cheese whilst we wait for the other parties to arrive. This was the first time I heard and tasted quark. We were told by the staff that it can be used in place of yoghurt - eg. eat it straight up or add it to baking. For the tour, they will give you shoe/boot covers and a hair net. They shut down the production line whilst giving the tour, which makes sense for hygiene reasons. The production area was immaculate! The tour guide told us they clean all the equipments and production area at the end of each day after a batch of cheese is made. The tour was informative and our guide was happy to answer all our questions. Apparently ~4000 liters of milk makes 100kg worth of cheese. Out of all the different production stages/areas, we spent the longest in the impressive "cheese cave". There were so many wheels of cheese!!! Each wheel weighs ~10kg and the net worth of cheese in the aging room were in the millions. After the tour the different parties waited in line to buy cheese. The cheese are all vacuum sealed to prolong storage life. Out of the 6 types of cheese I bought, the truffle flavour was favourite. It had a strong truffle aroma with an underlying milky taste.

This place is heaven in London!!!…read more They have the best selection of local and imported cheeses around, hands down!!! If you are looking for a specific cheese and they don't have it they will happily special order it for you. The prices are fair and of the 30 or so cheeses I've purchased so far there, I've yet to buy a piece of cheese that wasn't perfectly ripe. I LOVE this place and can't say enough good things about it! If you love cheese, you will love Smith Cheese.

Heaven, wow that last review is a joke many other better and cheaper prices.Service was ok but not…read moregood and owner is loud and very rude.

We visited another cheese factory earlier this year, and this is by far a better experience!…read more First off Stone Town Cheese is a bit out of the way, about 12 minutes from St. Marys. But it is definitely worth it and fairly popular. We went on Saturday and there was a group before us and by the time we left, another two couples waiting outside behind us. You can see the cows and plant on the property. They provided unlimited sampling, they have other food products for sales (local honey, meats, ice cream and flour...), but the focus is still the amazing cheese. We tried about 5 types and they were all delicious. Pricing is also quite reasonable for the quality. My only minor disappointment was we weren't given more background information on their cheeses and the company. But I suppose if we had a tour that might be offered. Overall, it was a nice visit on a beautiful day.

From the owner: On-farm cheese plant located in St. Marys, ON. Award winning hand crafted alpine style cheese made…read morewith fresh cow's milk from own family farm. The milk is unpasteurized and has no additives. This ensures that the cheese is pure and natural.

Easy 5 stars for some of the squeakiest and tastiest curds I've ever had anywhere. Their other…read morecheese and meat offerings are great too!

We happened upon this little gem on our trip to Niagara Falls. Never have I met such kind people at…read morea retail store. My boyfriend parked the RV and headed in looking for ice-cream while I gave the dogs a potty break. An older gentleman came out and offered water for my 4 legged babies. He inquired about our trip and let all 3 of us into his office to escape the warm day. My boyfriend did indeed get his ice cream fix and pronounced it DELICIOUS! We purchased some butter as well (haven't tried it yet, but I'm sure it's great) and would love to have tried the cheese curds, but alas, they didn't have any today. The young man in the store was just as kind, and wanted to know all about our trip. We have had nothing but fantastic interactions with everyone we have met along the way in Canada, and this was no exception. If you see the sign for the Dairy on the Highway, take a short 5 min detour and check it out! Grab a snack and something to drink and maybe make a friend along the way!

Was in Town for a 10th Wedding Anniversary celebration for friends of my girlfriend. We we taken to…read morethis Cheese Factory and I was delighted to have a tour done by the owner of the facility and was moved by his studies and travel stories. The tour was great and felt like I had front row seats to an episode of 'How It's Made'. Everyone was very polite and attentive and the cheese samples we were given were absolutely delicious. This was my first trip to Canada and so glad we stopped in the Woodstock area and got to visit this delightful family owned business. Can't recommend enough their cheeses and a tour. Oh we also bought I believe 2ish pounds of cheese curds for poutine, which I am stoked about.

Wonderful cheese shop, lots of variety, I always love to pick some up for our big family…read moregatherings. My grandkids always say how much they love it

Awesome cheese, reasonable prices, friendly service! What more can you ask for from a shopping…read moreexperience??

Bob Stratford GREAT TASTING KOOK KASSE Only one thing to…read moreimprove for my liking, should be cooked a little longer. I like to be able to cut of a wedge and eat it with a fork along with bacon and eggs. We render four containers down for about 90 minutes, however this reduces volume by about 25%.

Absolutely AMAZING!!!!! Cheese, such an assortment that you can TRY BEFORE YOU BUY. Sandwiches,…read moreSoup, Salads, Desserts too.

What an amazing eye opener to walk into a genuine cheese shop owned and operated by a bona fide…read morecheese lover and expert. The owner, Nadine, bends over backwards to advise and deliver on whatever occasion you are hosting.

This is a great cheese shop owned by the sweetest woman who gives great advice about cheese! We…read moreended up getting a cheddar honey cheese that is absolutely incredible. The personable owner told us she personally drives to London to get the cheese because her customers are asking for it! Now that's dedication and going above and beyond. They have a variety of cheese that will surely delight any cheese lover!

From the outside, it looks like this place might be closed. But don't make the mistake of driving…read morepast. It is located in the heart of the Canadian cheese industry just a couple minutes off the 401 just east of London. The owner is a cheese expert of course and can steer you to whatever cheese you might need.

We have gone to the Best Little Pork Shop under various owners since the late 1990s. Not much…read morerecently, but finally went back, as they used to sell a steak condiment called "steak splash", a garlic-based seasoning. The man at the counter, I believe an owner, laughed in my face when I asked if they still carried it. "Laughing - what? Never heard of any such thing!" still laughing. Okay, apparently I'm an idiot for asking for a southern Ontario produced produce available at their competition down Hwy 8. Never again.

Great selection of fresh meats, canned items and goodies. Purchased their back bacon and it was the…read morebest ever.

This is a cute little cheese shop that offers a huge variety of specialty cheeses, terrines, and…read moresandwiches as well as fresh baked bread. The service is impeccable, the selection is wonderful, definitely feels like a homey local place. As a cheese lover, I would recommend a definite visit!

Paola's Fine Cheeses is a lovely little shop with an impressive selection of artisan cheeses from…read moreall over the world. If there is a cheese lover on your Christmas, Mothers day etc gift list I highly recommend Paola's. Friendly staff help choose the perfect combination of cheese and other gourmet items, then they put them altogether in attractive gift baskets. Drop in for lunch - Paola's offers an abundant sandwich menu, scones made fresh daily, and excellent gnocchi. I am impressed with the knowledgeable courteous employees, especially proprietor Paola who sets the tone of first-class customer service.