This place is AWESOME. They have all sorts of amazing choices of cheese and snacks. The people are…read moreamazing. Buying it straight from the manufacturer is cool and get things made locally is nice.

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.

Was across the border and had to check out the famed WI cheese shop! The shop has an abundance of…read morecheese and wine but also has a cafe where you can order sandwiches, pizza, soup, or salad! I opted for a kids ice cream cone and thought that it was a steal only costing $2! If the strawberry rhubarb crunch ice cream is available, get it!

Always a great stop for some ice cream, lunch, or to stock up on cheese. This time I ended up…read moregetting the spicy nel sandwich and we got a peach sparkling drink. Super messy sandwich and the chicken kept trying to fall out, but also super tasty! I wouldn't say it was all that spicy though. Can't go wrong stopping here on a road trip. They have a great selection of wines and specialty products in addition to the food. Lots of indoor dining space as well as a nice outdoor patio. Staff has been friendly everytime we stopped. Would recommend.

Fantastic time at this shop passing from Minnesota to Wisconsin with friends. It's conveniently…read morelocated not too far off the highway and a must-stop, particularly if you are from out-of-town like me. You can see the factory and the cheese being made, buy a bunch of grab and go goodies or alcohol, and you can get a pretty good lunch at an affordable price here. My friend enjoyed his Cuban while I had the soup of the day (a very hearty tomato soup), and I split an order of delicious cheese curds for the group. My other friend had a regular grilled cheese (not the cheese curd one), which was also very tasty. I would try one of the pizzas next time or other cheese-based dishes. Staff was attentive and friendly. So many delicious things to try here.

I live in southeastern Wisconsin, and there are numerous restaurants that serve deep fried…read moreEllsworth Cheese Curds. I have always wanted to stop at the actual creamery to check it out. They have lots of different Ellsworth cheese products, along with a bunch of other Wisconsin made items. We were on our way home from Thanksgiving in Minneapolis. The snow was coming down, and we decided to take a break and grab some lunch. Perfect timing to stop in at the creamery and try one of their famous grilled cheese curd sandwiches. It was noon and a few other people had the same idea. The several staff members we interacted with were all friendly and helpful. I got the sandwich and my wife got the Hot Chicken Tortilla soup. Both were very good. The bread was a thicker Texas toast and nicely grilled. The cheese curds had been melted, but you could still make out the curd shapes. There was a small amount of BBQ sauce that gave it a bit of a tangy flavor. I would have liked a bit more of that. Next time, I would like to get there earlier to check out the actual curd and cheese making process.

I love the creamery! They have a wide selection of items from beer and wine, cheese, take home…read morepizza, ice cream and of course the cheese curds! It's a cute shop right next to the creamery. They have a variety of flavors of cheese curds along with the fresh daily curds that squeak! You can sample some of the cheese curds during your walk around the shop. But don't stop with the curds. They have a large selection of cheese. Muenster and the Colby with salami are two of my favorites. They have all the sharp cheddars, and other flavor combo as well. My stop is not complete without some ice cream! Their soft serve ice cream is so creamy and smooth! You can get vanilla, chocolate or twist. They also have a variety of shakes and sundaes. It's a must stop on my summer bucket list every year! On certain days of the week (Thursday, Friday, Saturday) you can get fried cheese curds from a little truck stand outside. They are delicious!

It's a small little shop. My friends and I were a little underwhelmed by the cheese curds sampling…read morebut at least there were like 10 flavors to try. Nice place to get some local goodies. If you're from the Twin Cities and looking for a short road trip, it is still fun to check out and don't skip the sundae!

House of Gouda is the real deal - free samples every day is already a win, but the quality backs it…read moreup. Their cheeses (including Marieke Gouda) come from seriously award-winning stock, and you can taste it--rich, creamy, and top-tier!

Very well put together cheese shop with an assortment of cheeses, crackers, wine, chocolates and…read moreother yummy treats. Great short stop to have a clean restroom and to grab a snack for later. Store looks more spendy than what it truly is, prices were very reasonable. Assorted goods from Wisconsin and imports from Holland. Right off the highway and across the street from the mall.

The young ladies behind the counter were very pleasant and attentive. You could sample any of the…read morecheeses. I didn't but saw that other customers did. They have a lovely variety of goods. I put a box together to send home to my family. Horseradish pickles, pepper cheese curds, caramels, coffee and beef sticks. Did buy the cheese curds for my stay here as well as beef sticks.... delicious. Have not yet received the box, but am very excited for the delivery. Definitely worth the stop. Being from New England, I am familiar with honey and syrup, so did not need to purchase those, but there were other delights such as homemade soaps, candies, ice cream and kitchen sundries. On a separate note, had I driven here, I would have gone home with one of their beautiful chairs. Love the year-round porch/deck furniture and these were clearly quality chairs.

Yum! We came here…read moreon a Monday, to buy fresh cheese curds. They are amazing! (Fresh cheese curds are available every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) We also perused their shop - fresh cheese in lots of flavors, local honey, local syrup, local preserves, door county preserves, local ice cream, candy, snacks, little toys. It's probably good that we don't live in the area, as we would come often!

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.

Great lunch stop off the highway!…read more + dieters delight + eau Clair special + chips, cheese, meats, oh my! + outdoor seating

Just WOW! Small but mighty specialty cheese, meat, and deli store, we randomly popped in on our way…read moreto Minnesota. Over 35 years of hand making sandwiches with local meat, cheese, and produce, was blown away with the selections. Tons of gift and hosting items, meat and cheese cases with lots of gourmet treats. The staff was incredible, made some lovely recommendations and certainly created a note worthy memory. May even stop back at this little off the beaten path store and gift shop to try a different sandwich on the way home. Shipping nationwide you must add this to your itinerary! Quaint, special, and truly memorable.

If you are driving down 94, take the Spring Valley exit and visit this excellent butcher and…read moregrocery store. They have a pretty amazing selection of meats, sausages and a complete grocery department. They have cuts of meat like culotte and chuck eye steaks, things you don't see anywhere else. It's Wisconsin, so of course they have sausages. I would put their sausage selection right up there with Kramarczuk's. Also, they make their own sauerkraut, which I highly recommend. There is a grocery store too with produce. It's a great one stop place to get everything you need for dinner.

A really great shop. the staff are very friendly. The manager came out to answer a question and…read moreoffered me a cup of tea. I had placed a large order for some of their spiced roast pork. Yes a butcher shop that even cooks it! It was for a family reunion. and everyone loved it. super sweet people and a great product. I'm definitely going back for more. Though maybe something different...