This is the place of all things cheese. It is so hard to actually decide. I was extremely limited unfortunately in my cooler space and in my shopping budget as this was a stop on my way home from a vacation. If i travel again to this area even for a day as I live a few hrs away, I will have to remember to bring a much larger cooler. What a wide selection and good prices. I dropped in before lunch and this was one of my last stops before heading home. After tasting the cheese, I now want more. read more

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The cheese is always amazing. Plenty of samples to try! There are coupons out there for a free gift if you spend $10 also. The gift changes. I love their garlic cheese spread. If you want to try something different, try their chocolate cheese! They have mint and peanut butter chocolate cheeses also. They're fun & tasty! You can sample them before you buy, too. The new building setup is nicer. There wasn't a lot of staff though when we came so you'd probably have to ask someone behind a counter or register for help if you had questions. Overall I enjoy their cheese and the new store! read more

Frankenmuth Cheese Haus - Cheese Shops Near Me - Frankenmuth, Michigan

I've been here a few times in the past, but this was our first trip here during covid. They've got a good traffic flow through the store and covid precautions in abundance (plastic barriers, masks required, etc). My obsessions from here are the gourmet cheese spread with garden veggies and the jalapeño cheese spread, both with mini Breton bites crackers. Smooth, great flavor, and obviously good enough for me to continue to come back just for some cheese spreads. If I had the ability to bring a bunch of cheese back with me, I would. So many options. Will definitely be back! read more

Frankenmuth Cheese Haus - Cream cheese based with garden vegetables spread - Cheese Shops Near Me - Frankenmuth, Michigan

This store has all things cheese to include the large mouse and cheese wedge statue out front. It gets very crowded but has a nice large variety of cheeses. I've been to larger stores but this has a good selection. They also have boards, curds, cheese tools, wine stuff, kitchen items, souvenirs and more. It's worth walking around. read more

Cheese samples?!? Seriously?!? So amazing! My mom and I made sure to visit and take pictures, enjoy the 'outdoor show,' enjoy samples and buy stocking stuffers. I've been to Frankenmuth twice in my 40+ years and this was my first trip here - and I will be back when I return next. It was fun and friendly and we actually found good parking nearby. Just a delight. read more

Frankenmuth Cheese Haus - Cheese Shops Near Me - Frankenmuth, Michigan

So there is this place in Frankenmuth that has a giant statue of a mouse in a block of cheese outside... yup, we definitely had to stop. My boyfriend and I were in Frankenmuth for a few hours and decided to check it out. It was pretty early in the day so it wasn't crowded yet; I imagine this place gets pretty busy during the peak season! They do have a lot of cheese, but they have tons of other items too: souvenirs (Cheese Haus mug with your name on it, anyone?), beer and wine, tons of candy, houseware items, gifts, cheese board items, charcuterie, snacks, etc. So much stuff! The best part are the samples! They have a few sample areas throughout the store with cheese cubes, and then an entire sample station in the back of the store with hard and soft cheeses of all types! Since we were there so early (I think they had just opened), only the soft cheeses were out, but it was fun to try them. Most of them tasted like your typical bar cheese, but then they also had some sweet varieties that tasted like super fruity cream cheese. They had mini Nilla wafers out for the sweet samples; I liked the blueberry! They also had pieces of fudge for sampling. If you like cheese this is a must stop in Frankenmuth! read more

Being originally from Wisconsin when I learn of a Cheese Haus, Cheese House, Cheese Castle, Cheese Lady, or Cheese Anything, you know I have to check it out. These places can vary from touristy to straight from the factory in appearance, variety of cheeses, and prices. If you understand that concept going in and know your cheeses, you may find some good stuff. We were going to Frankenmuth to meet friends for lunch so I decided to get there early and stop at the Frankenmuth Cheese Haus. First, there is no street parking available but there is plenty of parking in a lot in back that seems to be a continuously connected lot behind other businesses and restaurants all the way to the Bavarian Inn, can't speak to the other direction, but nice to be able to avoid the street side traffic. The layout of the Cheese Haus is like a horseshoe in that you come in and see counters of Cheese in the center and various other food products and tourist items on the outside. Continuing around you arrive at the checkout area. If you want to go back for something you decided you wanted after all, you have to reverse course around the horseshoe. Not too big of a deal because it is not that huge of a place. The staff are helpful and friendly and can help you find whatever kind of Cheese you are looking for and also offer samples or make suggestions so you can decide if that is the taste you are looking for. Being on the Main Street of a tourist town like Frankenmuth, of course they have a lot of touristy items and the cheeses are not Costco prices or sizes. But they do have a decent variety of mild and aged Cheese to choose from and it is fun to look around to see what they have. I was specifically looking for an aged brick Cheese from Wisconsin but they only had mild; I bought some. Aged cheddar and other types I can wait for my next trip home to Wisconsin to buy at a Cheese factory. I guess it comes down to do you buy Cheese because you like Cheese or for the novelty of buying at a Cheese Haus (or house or castle) or because you found something new that you like. I just know I need to buy something because it's not a Cheese Museum. I enjoyed our visit and even bought Frankenmuth coffee mugs just because; that's part of why we visit places like the Cheese Haus in the first place! read more

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So much wonderful cheese!!!! I think this may be what Heaven looks like. ;) So this is a great shop on the main drag in Frankenmuth. It's easy to pop in and check everything out. They have pretty much every cheese you can think of with some fun surprises thrown in. They have plenty of samples of all types of their cheese out as well. I love some free cheese. Yum! Want some cheddar, gouda, swiss, or even a cheese curd or two? Well this store has you covered! Want to try blueberry, jalapeño, or even mint chocolate cheese, they have that too! Try some funky flavors of the samples and you will probably be hooked on all of it. I think the samples are a trap. You try a bite and then buy a pound of it! Yes, many of the cheeses here can be found in your average grocery market, but I think the volume of cheese here is fantastic. You really can find whatever you are looking for, plus find a few surprises that you never knew what you wanted. For a store that's not food snobby, it really has a great selection. The staff were all friendly and helpful. No one was pushy or grouchy. They put up with all of the cheese-a-holic people eating their weight in some delicious cheese samples. They also have a lot of tasty stuff that goes well with cheese like wine, beer, crackers, breads, chocolates and more fun stuff. In short, if you like cheese, get over here ASAP. I promise you will fall in love with a cheese or 2 or 100. Give this shop a try and try something new while you are at it. ;) read more

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Oh my gosh I can't believe I haven't already reviewed the Cheese Haus! I have been coming here since I was seven, and it's easily the best place in Frankenmuth. Definitely not nearly as good during the pandemic, since the samples are like 60% of the awesomeness, but still worth a stop either way. The cheese is OUTSTANDING here. My favorites are the chocolate cheese, mango habanero cheese, port wine derby cheese, and port wine cheese spread. But there are so many amazing cheeses here that it's so hard to choose! Buffalo wing cheese and chicken soup cheese are some other highlights for sure, and the strawberry cheese spread (best on Nilla Wafers!). I look forward to stopping in to the Cheese Haus every time I'm in town- it's an absolute must! read more

I'll give you guys credit as we come here twice a year...but to be honest I'm not sure where your cheese comes from. I asked your staff where the cheese comes from and I was told only the cheese spreads are from the house. I bought some cherry cheese but no one was able to explain the actual cheese. Great products and good food but it's getting more and more hokey every time I go. You have tremendous opportunities to make sales. I just don't know about the cheese I'm buying. read more

I had high hopes for this place being a tyrophile, but unfortunately it was just ok. Maybe because the store is in transition to it's new location, everything wasn't out yet. I was underwhelmed by what few cheeses were offered (I can find most varieties at the grocery store). The souvenir section was average at best, but I'm sure folks love this kind of stuff - t-shirts, mugs, kitchenware. I was a bit grossed out by the chocolate cheese, blueberry cheese, etc. read more

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A neat cheese shop which features a good variety of cheese (by the pound) and delicious cheese spreads made right in the store. They also sell meats, food, gift boxes, beer, wine, and coffee. Visit their website for list of products, special coupons, and online ordering at: http://www.frankenmuthcheesehaus.com While we were passing through Frankenmuth, we stopped in here to pick up some cheese to bring back home. The Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheese and the Horseradish Cheese Spread were sooo good! read more

Frankenmuth Cheese Haus - Cheese Shops Near Me - Frankenmuth, Michigan

When customers have a tasting and they like the product they will buy. This is seen in a lot of places ... but don't expect it here. Doesn't happen. A deli or even a liquor store provide these as a service so why not here? You'd rather people just guess. They're paying a good price. Makes no sense. read more

We were there right at 10 AM when they open. It was a little slow going, but within 15 minutes that place was packed! It was so nice to see the different types of cheeses and the different ages of cheeses they had. It was a great selection! Of course, I probably spent way too much money than I should have, but this is probably (so far) the best selection of cheeses we've seen in Frankenmuth. If you're looking for some hard to find types of cheese, like a Limberger, they have two different kinds. I bought a blue cheese spread it, and I know that my father will be breaking into that as soon as we get home. A recommended stop! read more

A must for our family every time we visit Frankenmuth. So much so that we walked in the old location and didn't notice the giant new store across the plaza or the sign for the new business. Can you say auto pilot? The good news is The Cheese Haus still has a wide variety of great cheese to choose from as well as their signature cheese spreads. We found our favorites and a few different cheeses to try. Helpful staff who can custom cut the cheese so don't feel like you have to buy the prepackaged size. read more

Cool fun spot for cheese lovers. I found some yummy fiery jalapeño cheese spread and a really good wild ginger beer, it's got a lots of bite and burns the back of my throat as I swig it down. It's great they allow you to try many items in the store and it works to get you to buy a lot. read more

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Like the name says they have cheese, and lots of it. Amoung the cheeses they have is a little delight called chocolate cheese. Cheese and chocolate in one, do I really need to say more? No, but I will. They have wines, candies, and other little snacks and teas/tea cups. They also have a statue of their mascot out front which is a good photo op for kids and adults alike. If you're in the area you should definitely stop in. read more

Frankenmuth Cheese Haus - Cheese Shops Near Me - Frankenmuth, Michigan

Tasty and enjoyable stop while in Little Bavaria. Enjoy a few samples of their famous cheese spreads, local cheeses and more. Browse through plenty of snack options, as well as associated gifts and Cheese Haus themed items too. Want Cheese Haus boxers or a t-shirt? How about a coffee mug? They have it. A fun stop in a cute town. read more

Frankenmuth Cheese Haus - Cheese Shops Near Me - Frankenmuth, Michigan

Well, you know this place has a sense of humor when the sign outside says, "We're smiling because we cut the cheese daily!" Puns aside, this place really does have it all if you are looking for pretty much any kind of cheese, as well as all the appropriate accompaniments for a charcuterie platter (crackers, pickles, mustards, meats, candy, wine and more). Very busy and energetic on a week-end at the start of the holiday season! So if you're a cheesehead (and I don't mean the Green Bay kind...), you need to stop here while shopping in downtown Frankenmuth! read more

I got cheese to make a charcuterie. Blueberry cheese and chocolate mint and cherry chocolate wine. My mom got the triple berry syrup and I got the pecan then there were different honey flavors. I must have gotten 15 I tried the orange one in my lemon tea tasted divine. Love traveling to different places and Frankenmuth is one of my favorites! read more

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CHEESE!!!! They certainly have a variety of cheeses in this place, and much much more. There was a wide variety of cheese and cheese related merchandise, samples of many of the cheeses, and a large selection of candy too. Prices were fair, though I did find one hunk of cheese that cost $6.66, and it wasn't even a Muenster! I got some cheese, Superman flavored fudge and new boxers all in one place. read more

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I've been going to the Cheese Haus for decades, ever since I was little (I'm 33). I was so excited to go this year with my baby daughter. I saw they had a bigger location so I was even more excited (I'm a cheese-a-holic). Despite the bigger building there seemed to be LESS samples than previous years, u less you count the spread of a few types. There were only two chunk samples and one mustard cream dipping sauce. Not a huge deal. I was trying to zero in on some dill cheese. I found a few ladies stocking a section and I asked one. She asked which dill, since there are apparently 3. I wasn't sure. The lady stocking next to her, grabbed a block and handed it to me. I asked if there were any others and she said "not out here". So, of a giant building there was only 1 block of dill cheese when there are 3 kinds? Ok. Still not a huge deal, maybe they are popular and sold out. The 1 star rating is due to the fact that when we finally got out of there and back to our car to eat the cheese, I noticed there was a dime-sizes spot of green mold on it! $15 dollar molding cheese! I was sooooo heartbroken! We have a 7 month old baby who was exhausted and weren't about to trek back into that part of town to go return it, plus the line was extremely long to begin with. I'm definitely upset and have never had such a bad experience with them. I'm not sure I'll carry on the family tradition and attend next time and they sure as hell ruined my favorite cheese, especially after years of hardly waiting to go get it again. read more

An iconic stop if you're in nostalgic Frankenmuth, the Cheese Haus has a plethora of cheeses to offer and well as prepackaged lunch items and gifts. They have many, many different types of cheeses displayed in open horizontal coolers. There are also samples but beware! They are warm and I witnessed at least two people openly coughing on them. I wasn't impressed with the prices, it's certainly more expensive than your deli's cheese counter. They appeared to have a unique assortment so if you're looking for something oddly specific and don't mind paying for it's rarity, they may carry it. read more

Hypocritical COVID Nazis. I don't wear a mask due to a medical condition, and I usually let employees know and never had any issues in the past. At the Cheese Haus, I informed the employees of this they were not the least bit understanding. Lady at the counter was quite rude about it, and she was starting to create a scene so I just walked away. The best part is, the other woman cutting samples behind the counter had exposed mouth and nose (while serving food!). Of all the stores I went to in Frankenmuth, the Cheese Haus was the only one to kick me out for not wearing a mask even after informing the staff of my medical condition. Pushing away paying customers because the staff refuses to acknowledge section 8.b under the MCL 333.2253 order is a GREAT business move. read more

You can't not stop by into the Cheese Haus when you're in Frankenmuth. You can't say no to the mouse in the cheese slice statue! It gets a bit busy in there but what's nice is that you can sample any of the cheeses. They also have samples of the cheese fudge as well as other cheese spreads. They do sell other kitchy things, but focus on the cheese people. It's called the Cheese Haus! Lines can get a little crazy and the samples can be a bit empty but just ask and they refill. The staff is quite nice and helpful! read more

Frankenmuth Cheese Haus - Inside - Cheese Shops Near Me - Frankenmuth, Michigan

This is a regular stop when we do our annual trips to Frankenmuth. You can sample just about every cheese they have. Who doesn't like free samples! They have some really good goat cheeses (potato goat cheese)!!! They have some awesome cheese dips too! We have bought pretty much all the flavors :) There chocolate cheese sounds weird but they are actually good (in moderation!) read more

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'Ello chaps! Oder sol lich "Hallo!" sagen? You've likely stumbled into Frankenmuth, Michigan, a Bavarian town in central Michigan. The town celebrates its German roots in damn near everything. The architecture, the restaurants, the shops. Little Michigan Bavaria, it's what Frankenmuth is known for. That and Bronner's year round Christmas store. Frankenmuth Cheese Haus is a store that's been around since the damn near beginning of time. What do they sell? Duh, of course they sell cheese, and about every off product there of. Cheese dips, spreads, chunks, and it's not cheap. It's a kitchy little spot. Not really my kind of place, but if you're into cheese then A Ok. I'm not judging. read more

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Cheese Haus is pretty great. As soon as you walk in there's lots of samples and a bajillion different kinds of cheese. Not many of them are really legit types of cheese, but you can get just about any fun flavor ranging from dill to pizza to chocolate to chicken soup. We tried the mango fire cheese that another customer recommended and it was really interesting. Really sweet at first and then just super spicy. The service is what really sold me on Cheese Haus. The manager, Jerry, is awesome. He was nice enough to cut up a ton of cheese for us to try then escorted us to our own little check out line, gave us some quick advice on how to successfully run an elite money laundering ring then sent us on our way with some tasty cheese. He also did not let me make the horrible mistake of getting Monteray dill cheese when Havarti dill is clearly way better. read more

Nice little shop that is a regular stop for us when in the area. I don't know enough about the cheeses they have (11 year old cheddar?) being local or not and I don't know if my palate is sensitive enough to tell the difference between the 10 and 11 year cheddar. My recent visit to Switzerland (a cheese lover paradise) has me wanting to stop by and take stock. Either way there is some local stuff and a LOT of touristy type stuff. They brand some nice mustards and dressings as their own and you can buy overpriced German labeled pickles, etc. if so inclined. Not a destination by itself but if you look hard enough you may find something off the beaten path. read more

Frankenmuth Cheese Haus - Random mustards and dips - Cheese Shops Near Me - Frankenmuth, Michigan

SAY CHEESE! This place is thee go to destination for your trip to Frankenmuth. Yes they are overpriced and decorations are a little cheesy.....haha... None-the-less this place is a cheese lovers dream the ultimate destination for all things cheesy. They even have chocolate flavored cheese it comes in regular chocolate flavored and it comes in regular chocolate flavored and mint. also cheese spreads are to-die-for!!! I recommend getting the jalapeno or the garlic spread. When I was younger you be able to get samples of all the cheeses. Now you have to ask for them personally... and have somebody cut you a little piece the size of a thumbtack. They got cheap. And that kind of turned me off. SO I only buy what I can sample now. read more

Frankenmuth Cheese Haus - Cheese Shops Near Me - Frankenmuth, Michigan

We got to check out the NEW cheese haus this spring and it was awesome, I do miss the old buildings layout but I loved the upgrade. You can still find all of your favorites here including cheese spreads, candy, gifts and much more! Friendly staff and excellent goodies! read more

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What a disappointment I have been going there for 30 years plus. They were much better at the smaller store the help at the new larger store is rude and unhelpful and they no longer have the wheels of cheese out there where you can say cut me off this much what they have in the counter is the only thing you can get if you don't have what you want, the help says sorry can't help you. read more

It kills me to give this place a 3 star. As a true cheese shop, it's a 3. If you go to Whole Foods, you'll get a better education on cheeses and a much better selection of hard cheese. The hard cheeses there were more than my high rent district Whole Foods, which amazed me. BUT..their cheese spreads are delicious, especially the blueberry cheese spread. Spicey jalapeno cheese spread is wonderful. There are lots of small packages of cheese to nibble on as you walk the town. Plenty of touristy stuff to purchase. Things for kids (candies), nice crackers...this place is a pleasant stop as you go tour the town. Believe me, I spent 60 dollars there, so I don't hate the place. My cheese connoisseur friend was really underwhelmed. Tourist place 5 stars Cheese shop 3 stars read more

A good cheese store, with solid selection of cheeses and some meats. Tourist crap in the back. Similar to cheese stores you see in Wisconsin. Tried some of their spreads, they were good (Bacon and cheese spread...I could have "sampled" more.) Would I return - yes. Would I recommend - sure - it was fine. read more

We got to sample various aged cheddars. Very friendly and helpful. Just ask! A lot of the cheeses you can find at a grocery store BUT a good selection of specialty cheeses. read more

I am torn... three stars for the messy looking samples. Sometimes samples are empty, sometimes they look picked over... they would be better off just not putting them out. The spreadable cheese area always looks like children have been hanging out there. I would give this place 5 stars for the single-serving, take-out alcohol. Whenever we stay over in town, I like to stop here for room drinks. I would give them 1 star for all of the key rings, pins, and other cheap chotchkes with names on them... it always looks like a bad garage sale towards the back of the store and makes you feel like you can't wait to get out of there. But then there is the Mouse/cheese photo op outside... we have been taking pictures there since my daughter was born and it wouldn't be the same trip without it. I just wish they would renovate and class it up a little bit... it just feels icky in there. read more

So much cheese! Lots of samples! Fun place to visit while at Frankenmuth. We bought some!

Amazing selection of cheeses, with other fun gifts and candy! Definitely a must spot when in the area!

SO MUCH CHEESE. I don't think I can walk in the Cheese Haus without buying something. They do have a great selection of cheese at a reasonable price. They allow you to sample the cheese before you make a purchase. The Cheese Haus have other food (hunter sausage, candy, etc) and some gifts. It's a great place to visit while in Frankenmuth. read more

Frankenmuth Cheese Haus - Cheese Shops Near Me - Frankenmuth, Michigan

If you're looking for a variety of cheese and you know what you want, this is the place for you. However, if you are unsure, there wasn't much help. My friend and I were a little overwhelmed. There were three small stations for tasting. There could have been more. The chocolate cheese was odd. That's all I can say about it. They also have an ample amount of sausage, but no tastings available for that, so instead of going out of my comfort zone, I just purchased an original blend. There is a place for beer and wine well. Basic souvenirs available for purchase. We were in and out of there in about a half hour. read more

Frankenmuth Cheese Haus - Cheese Shops Near Me - Frankenmuth, Michigan