I stopped into The Good Company Cheese Bar & Bistro in downtown Newberg just for a quick look…read morearound, but ended up leaving with some local honey and a great conversation with the owner. This little shop is absolutely adorable and full of charm. Most of their products are locally sourced, and you can feel the care that goes into the selection. The cheese and condiment options were phenomenal, truly one of the best curated selections I've seen in the area. They also have a cute wine bar tucked in the back, which adds to the cozy, welcoming atmosphere. The sandwiches and deli items in the case looked so good that I'm already planning to come back for lunch next time I'm in town. Everything looked fresh, high quality, and thoughtfully put together. The staff was friendly, kind, and clearly passionate about what they do. Prices were very reasonable, especially considering the quality of the products. A wonderful little spot with great people and even better cheese, I'll definitely be back to enjoy "good company" in every sense of the name!

What a gem. We stumbled upon this little cheese bistro bar while walking around Newberg on a lazy…read moreFriday afternoon. The staff are really informative and friendly. We ordered 2 craft cocktails off their well rounded cocktail menu. I love floral cocktails so I ordered a Rose Negroni $12 and my husband ordered a bourbon cocktail Lindsey's Lament $13. We loved them! For lunch we ordered pimento dip with crackers a SALUMI SANDWICH $14 fennel salami, Fra'Mani mortadella and capicollo. provolone, Mama Lil's peppers, & basil pesto on sourdough bread and a BRIE, HAM, 8 JAM SANDWICH $14 with double crème Brie, Oregon apricot jam, and Fra'Mani sweet apple ham on sour dough bread. Both sandwiches were fresh and delicious. Since we were the only customers on this quiet afternoon, we sat for a while enjoying our cocktails and sandwiches planning our next visit.

Every time I drive by this place, I want to stop in but it's usually a weekday and they're…read morecurrently only open weekends. I finally got a chance to visit on a Saturday and since it was lunch time, ordered myself a corn dog. The cashier inside was charming and helpful and the guy making my corn dog was cheerful and also very helpful. Sitting outside under the canopy on a bright spring day was the perfect place to eat my corn dog and scarf up the garlic dill cheddar curds. If you haven't had their cheese curds, you don't know what you're missing! I need to go back sometime to see the cows and their babies and get a tour of their operation. Sounds like another adventure in the making.

Amazing! We did the premium "cowlebrity" tour. I took my 6 year old and 3 year old as well as my…read moreparents and everyone had a blast. Educational, hands on and a great experience. Ended with a big board of cheese that the kids devoured. Definitely recommend. We will try to be back when family comes to visit again.

Oh boy. This place is special. From now on when anyone asks if I want to go to the cheese factory,…read moreI will need to make sure to specify that this is what I mean. All of the cheeses to sample was delightful. I may have taken my kids share as seconds. I got the quesadillas. I don't think it's an accurate description. Maybe slightly like a quesataco but more than a taco. Great way to showcase the cheese though. I chose kind of haphazardly because I definitely liked one more than the other but couldn't distinguish later. This is probably the best pastor I've had so far. I know of some that are no longer with us but this was close. Ice cream was amazing too. Lochmead is a high quality product and they sell it for a very reasonable price. The wife got the chile relleno. Great ingredient to feature the cheese. Would definitely get again. Without a doubt my new favorite cheese factory

I came to visit some friends in Salem, they had took us to the tilamook creamery but boy does this…read morecreamery do it! The cashier was so kind and attentive. There were self serve samples the moment you walk in and the cashier if it's not as busy guides you through the cheeses. At the end of the building you can see the cheese being made. Overall an epic experience. It's pretty quiet for the most part, but can get loud. I really enjoyed the food and the experience.

I'm not someone who craves ice cream, but damn, Cheese & Crack's soft serve sundaes have a hold on…read moreme. Their namesake sundae is a classic for a reason: the ganache is super fudgy and well-distributed, the toasted marshmallow is delicious, the cinnamon cookie bits add some nice texture. Don't be intimidated by the line out the door on a warm evening -- it moves quickly and the cashier is amazing at finding you among the crowd to deliver your dessert.

I went to this place two days in a row to try more sundaes has a bit of a line but it goes pretty…read morequickly. The cheese and crack sundae has toasted marshmallow, chocolate, and cinnamon cracker crumbs. Omg the cinnamon crumbs are so good, that with the ice cream was really yummy (I'm a simple girl what can I say). The chocolate hardened into a chocolate shell and it was kind of only on the bottom of the cup so that was a little disappointing. The toasted marshmallow didn't add much, but maybe I'm biased bc I don't rlly care for toasted marshmallow ‍ Overall, the entire sundae is mainly a ton of vanilla ice cream. It's a big portion that I shared with someone else. Second time I went, I got the banana pudding sundae which was soooo good. I shared this with my friend and it was plenty. They give a good amount of banana pudding and you can tell it's quality. I saw bananas, the bread/wafer part, and it pairs nicely with the ice cream. Prob my favorite thing from this place. My other friend got the pbo which was also good. They layer oreo and peanut butter pudding so you get it all throughout the sundae which is nice. She also got an everything cookie which has literally everything in it. It was texturally interesting and not too sweet! Overall, good flavors and quality ice cream. The portions are a bit big and I wish they had half or even quarter sizes since these came in huge cups. At a certain point, the vanilla ice cream becomes flavorless bc there's so much of it but the sundaes were still pretty good!

Traditional Mexican/Oaxacan cheeses made right in Albany by this family operation. They're…read moreaward-winning, nabbing 1st prize at the American Cheese Society's 2017 for their Queso Oaxaca in the "Hispanic & Portuguese Style Cheeses - melting" category. They've got 2nd & 3rd in other categories in 2017, too. They've got many delicious traditional cheeses, from mild to wild, fresh to aged. Sometimes you might find some samples, too! It's a cute little store with parking in front, decorated in lively Mexican colors and doodads. They have a little bit of other merchandise like salsa and chips, but really it's all about the queso. Google them for some newspaper articles and a great video of them stretching their string-cheese-like Oaxacan. Even if your biggest culinary ambition is a quesadilla, stop here for the cheese and elevate that 'dilla to the highest culinary caliber!

Ochoa's has great cheeses and I love that you can pick them up at the local famers' market as well…read more Anyone interested in getting some great quality traditional and specialty cheeses.

The cheese mongers know their stuff! Delicious cheeses and reasonably priced. They have a nice…read moreselection of pastas and charcuterie items as well!

I stumbled upon this place looking for something else in the area. There are such few places these…read moredays that have good and and appropriate custimer service. This place hits all the marks. They will give you some cheeses to taste based on what you like. Then help you pick out the ones you want to take home. I told her I wanted some cheese for a party too and she picked out a perfect 1 that every one loved at the party. They sell yummy fresh bread to go with their amazing cheeses. They have a wide selection of condiments and Olive oils. The prices are excellent! Highly reccomend. Great selections of mustard. Iove mustard!

I'm a fan of artisan cheese making and of any humble, honest experience that puts me closer to the…read morepeople and places where my food comes from. Briar Rose Creamy, which specializes in cows milk cheese, offers an open window for sample tasting, which is accessible after driving down a gravel road in Dundee. Their cheese is served on cheese & charcuterie boards at nearby Dundee Hills & Willamette Valley wineries. We were offered samples by the cheese maker's husband, who shared the story of their business, her journey from her early days at Cowgirl Creamy in Marin, to starting her own company, & advised us on their offerings. While tasting, we could see straight back into the cheese making facility, with people busy at work. It just doesn't get any closer to the source than that. We enjoyed each Briar Rose cheese we tried, but particularly the Butterbaby, a soft bloomy rind Guernsey cow's milk cheese, and their sweet, tangy, spreadable formage blanc. I wish they had been tasting their semi-soft cheese washed in Riesling and wrapped in Spruce bark, called Strapping Evelyn, but it wasn't available to sample the day we stopped by. We picked up several cheeses to take home. A must for anyone who likes an authentic farm stand experience.

Drove all the way out here based on hours listed on their website to see they are retired and for…read moresale sign on the lot. Really disappointing- update your website if you're closed.