My husband and I visited Muranda Cheese Company while we were in the Finger Lakes over the Fourth…read moreof July weekend, and it turned out to be one of the highlights of our trip. It was actually something my husband had come across while planning our visit, and we're so glad we made the stop. It was a hot afternoon, so pairing the cheese tasting with a cold beer and a hard apple cider felt like the perfect choice. You purchase your tasting tickets at the counter along with your drinks and then head to one of their tasting areas. We sampled 12 different cheeses while our hostess walked us through each one, explaining how it was made and the best ways to enjoy it. Every cheese was delicious, but our favorite was the Red Rider, which had just the right amount of heat. One thing we really enjoyed was that you can buy your favorite cheeses along with crackers and condiments, and they'll provide a cheese board and knife so you can put together your own lunch. We picked red rider cheese block, ordered another round of drinks, and spent an hour enjoying our own little cheese board. The property is beautiful, with plenty of Adirondack chairs overlooking a large open lawn. It was simply too hot for us to sit outside, so we stayed indoors, but I can imagine how lovely it would be on a cooler day. I also discovered a mustard-based condiment during the tasting that I loved so much I ended up buying five jars to take home as gifts for family and friends. If you're visiting the Finger Lakes, Muranda Cheese Company is absolutely worth the stop. Between the guided tasting, the beautiful setting, and the opportunity to build your own cheese board, it makes for a fun and memorable experience.

My husband and I visited Muranda Cheese Company last week when we were in the Finger Lakes for the…read moreFourth of July. We had such a fun time. I was dying to visit, because they offer cheese tastings, so I'll start my review by describing that experience! You walk up to the bar, tell them you want to do a cheese tasting, and they had you a ticket. Then you can walk to one of their two tasting areas (you'll see long tables with staff on one side and customers on the other, with lots of cloches with cheese under them) and get started on your tasting. You get to try 12 cheeses, and they give you a little tasting sheeting so you can rate and take notes on the cheeses. It only takes a few minutes, but it was fun and a great way to learn about their cheeses. If you're not into a cheese tasting or if you want more than just the tasting, they offer charcuterie boards, Finger Lakes wine, wine slushies, beers, cider, and non-alcoholic drinks. You can also buy a block of cheese and eat that, too! I did the cheese tasting (fun - and I liked most of the cheeses), and we shared a wine slushie as well. We arrived pretty close their closing time, but I was glad we had time to experience what Muranda has to offer! They have a shop in the back, where they sell their cheeses, wines, pottery, and other Finger Lakes products. There's also an amazing patio off the shop, with gorgeous views, rocking chairs, and tables. They host live music at this really cool stage above the bar. So you can eat cheese, have a drink, and listen to some live music in a beautiful barn? Sold. It's a fun time. And I recommend it between wine tastings or other activities you get up to in the Finger Lakes!

Such a fun experience!…read more So many fun flavors of icecream and different cheeses! Not to mention the adorable cows!! We tried the flight of 8-- 5 icecreams and 3 cheeses. For icecream we tasted the purple cow, peach cobbler, cookies and cream, black cherry chocolate, and the coffee heath crunch. My favorite was the coffee flavor- unlike other coffee icecreams I've had, this coffee had a much more robust and richer flavor profile. I liked cookies and cram-- always a classic. The cherry flavor was a tad too artificial for my liking. Purple cow was fine- very similar to the Cornell Dairy flavor- both are good though! I liked the peach cobbler flavor though wish there were more of the mix-ins. For cheeses, we tasted the butter garlic cheddar curds, the signature Summit Cheddar, and the plain quark. The garlic cheddar curds were so good, I took a bag home with me! Summit cheddar had a nice nutty flavor, not too 'sharp' though. The quark was interesting... it had a rather mild flavor and interesting texture (similar to boursin). I didn't love it, but I didn't hate it. I also took home a bag of the tomato basil cheese curds which I didn't like as much as the garlic ones. The tomato ones had a very subtle flavor-- too subtle. There was a line when we got there though it moves relatively quickly and is definitely worth the wait! Overall, I had so much fun picking out so many icecreams and cheeses to taste as well as seeing the cows! I would highly recommend Shtayburne Farm!

Saw this place on Instagram and decided to try it out while on the scenic wine route. Conveniently…read morelocated just past Watkins Glen. A fourth generation dairy farm that excels in cheese and ice cream. We tried the 8 flight. 4 cheeses 4 ice creams. All were delicious. I tried the peach habernero Quark and immediately needed to buy one in the case. Its a super protein and so creamy. I can't wait to pair it with celery sticks for a nice snack. They offer a few coffee drinks as well. I ordered a caramel Americano. Next time I am in the area I will definitely come by again!

I had the best time at Sunset view Creamery cuddling with the cows, playing with the dogs and…read morechatting with the staff. They even sell "I cuddled a cow..." tee shirts in the gift shop! Along with amazing ice cream sandwiches and tasty local root beer. Go visit, for $15 it's totally worth it! Just a friendly reminder that this is a farm, long sleeves and pants are probably best (not at all what I had on) and as long as you're willing to get down there and dirty with the cows in the hay, you'll have a great time.

My son was contaminated with milk by Sunset View Creamery recently and started with fever, chills,…read morehigh temperature, diarrhea, and nausea illness Sept 6, 2023. He was diagnosed the following day or so with having CamphlobCampylobacteracter in his stool and the health department was notified of the likely contamination after he drank milk from Sunset Creamery. Subsequently, during a routine milk inspection, Campylobacter contamination was found. The department notified Sunset View Creamery about the preliminary test results on Sept. 12, and further testing confirmed the presence of the campylobacter again on Sept. 18, 2023. Campylobacteriosis can cause lasting complications, including irritable bowel syndrome, arthritis, and temporary paralysis. People with compromised immune systems could develop a life-threatening infection if the bacteria spreads to the bloodstream.

I drove here for my birthday, it's an hour and a half away from my house. It's the second year that…read moreI've done this. I absolutely love cheese and the varieties are endless. The Cuba shop brand is very affordable. Smaller packages are typically 3 to 4 dollars. Thank you for the free cheese samples!!!

A small shop with abundant offerings: Floor to ceiling choices for cheddar, curds, havarti,…read moreMunster, Gouda, Gruyere, feta, haloumi, chevre, Swiss, etc. Want local honey or maple syrup? They have it here, with forty or so different jams, relishes, and pickles. Staff are knowledgeable and can find anything for you. Need to ship that gift order? There's a desk in the back for that purpose. Lots of parking in a side lot; a few spaces out front. Wheelchair ramp on the side.

I brought some friends who had never been here and we all found it enjoyable. Nice home goods,…read more beautiful and peaceful setting and friendly owner. The quilts are gorgeous! Seneca Lake is my favorite and this farm is right down the road from Belhurst Castle which we went to for lunch.

The woman who makes the quilts and welcomed us into the barn store was very friendly and helpful…read more This store is worth stopping. We purchased a beautiful quilt.

So I was headed to Buffalo by car from NYC and while visiting a rest area I noticed this pink…read moredrink, it was strawberry milk. I was like that's kinda odd, strawberry and chocolate milk in a stand alone fridge? I ended up buying the strawberry milk and Holy Moses, this was the easily the best strawberry milk I ever had. I also noticed it was pretty expensive, it was a small container for around $4.50 but I bought it anyway and wow was it worth a buy. It was so good, it was so good it actually made me make my way to their actual farm and take god their milk was cheaper at the farm. I also asked since I noticed the employees were wearing very distinct clothing if they were Amish? The employee said it was similar but they were Mennonites. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA&select=FJpVePPXalf0iGdM0UXSng The food: Strawberry Milk- This is a must get item. It was $5.75 for a half gallon. I loved the strawberry flavor of the milk and I love the creamy texture of the milk. Chocolate Milk- I think this was a great chocolate milk but not as distinctive as the strawberry milk. Strawberry Ice Cream- This very similar to the strawberry milk, but not as rich a creamy as the milk. I enjoyed this but the milk is my favorite item.

Another lunch stop when I was out and about. I love the fall vibe when visiting. I ordered the…read moregrilled chicken panini and pumpkin spice latte. Unfortunately my visit wasn't as super as it has been in the past. My coffee cup's lid didn't fit, and my panini was soaked in whatever sauce they used so it was very soggy and messy. I don't think it deters me from visiting again, it was just a different experience this time.

Excellent friendly service and some of the highest quality products I've had! They really took the…read moretime to ensure we were making informed decisions in our purchase And walk us through the process of their products and services.

From the owner: You'll find it all at our specialty cheese shop in Le Raysville, PA…read moreFine food can elevate any occasion. Whether you're entertaining or simply treating yourself on a quiet night at home, you'll find delicious foods at LeRaysville Meat and Cheese. Our specialty cheese shop doubles as a meat processing plant in Le Raysville, PA.

Come for the cheese, and visit the cute goats while you're here! Lively Run has a variety of…read moredelicious goat and cow cheeses, and offers cheese tasting flights and ice cream (as well as a few other cute things in their shop). We got a few cheeses to go, and the two I've tried so far, the zataar chèvre and cow cheese curds, are both delicious. This was a quick stop but a great stop during my recent finger lakes trip. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in the area!

This place is really cool. Not only do they have really good goat cheese that you can do a tasting…read moreof, but they also have goats you can pet! Great combination for families with kiddos. When we've been here there has typically only been one person working, but it's never been a big deal because all the staff does is prepare the cheese tasting and then there is seating outside and upstairs. The ambiance is fine... it's never been too busy or loud when we've been here. Definitely a cool spot to stop if you like goats and goat cheese!

Wonderful baked goods, fresh produce and meats. Extremely friendly service. I go there every time…read moreI'm in town.

Great service, with samples available to make sure you like what you're getting for cheese which is…read morealways appreciated. Our favorite was the aged mountain-style, very cheddar-like in sharpness, but maybe a little more creamy than it would be in a similar cheddar. Their speciality seems to be raclette style, so definitely stop in if that's what you like.

This is a review of East Hill Creamery as a wedding venue. Our friends chose this as their…read moreceremony/reception spot, and we had a great time celebrating with them. It's about an hour drive from Rochester. There is a gravel parking lot, and you enter through the store (where you can buy cheese and other fun snacks). There is a stairwell or an elevator to get up to the second floor where the wedding was held. Props to whoever designed this place for adding multiple restrooms, which were decorated with cute cow decor and stocked with mouthwash, feminine hygiene products, mints, etc. The food was excellent. Cocktail hour included a spread of fruit, crackers, and many delicious cheeses that were more exciting than the normal cheddar cubes on an appetizer tray. For dinner, salad, pizza, and cauliflower wings were served with lots of sauces and toppings. Dessert was a make your own ice cream sundae bar. Old Souls Catering was responsible for all of the deliciousness. There were two levels of the reception space, and the ceremony and dinner were held in the higher area. The lower area was the bar/cocktail area and dance floor. It was a bit awkward going up and down the stairs every time a new part of the event took place (I have a sprained ankle). There is a wheelchair lift to move between the sections but I wasn't going to get a staff member to do that for me ten times with everyone watching. Overall, this was a unique venue and even had a cheese vending machine outside.