Cheese, marvelous cheese! Are you that person with at least five varieties of cheese in your fridge, just in case? Well, I can straight up de-mystify the Stamper Cheese agenda. They are cheese pushers. Like so many artisanal fromage purveyors, their wares suck you in, and you just crave more. Must have fresh mozzarella cheese balls, that is my personal mantra. Twice a week, at either the Federal/Daley/ or Willis Tower Farmers Market, I shuffle up to their booth to score my fix, satiating the gnawing jones of a cheese fiend. The days in between, I try to make it last, stretch it out. Mostly, the fresh mozzarella balls will do. Occasionally, I might venture into a goat cheese gouda, apricot brie, or a nettle infused variety. You know what nettles are? Yeah. They STING you. And apparently, they're good for you too. Only Stamper Cheese would have the cojones to use stinging nettles in their cheese. Get some. It's good. It's a hard cheese variety, and quite tasty. No store front, but they have a Printer's Row Cheese Drop Off. Check their website, Facebook, or better yet, email them for details, since the outdoor Farmers Market season is now over. The winter is that much bleaker without you, Stamper Cheese. read more

The cheese is good but I wish that they would label the cheeses at the farmers market. I asked what they were and was given a vague description of these are cheddars, these are goudas, etc. Just look on their website and ask if they have whatever specific flavors that you want. I like the dill garlic curds, string cheese, and dill jack. The mozzarella is just ok. read more

I had previously enjoyed some of the cheeses from Stamper. What has deterred me from ever coming back is how they treat customers. I should preface that the lady I initially encountered at the Streeterville market (a few years ago) had always been great-- offering tastings, friendly and answered my questions, which is how I was hooked to a couple of their cheeses (by tasting and purchasing,) along with the friendly service I received. The staff at the Daley Plaza market is a different story. They genuinely seem bothered by anyone asking any questions or by anyone asking for tasting samples. And, on more than one occasion, I have witnessed them be downright rude/hostile toward seemingly well meaning customers asking about tastings or inquiries regarding a potential purchase (these inquires were nothing out of the ordinary, with the cheese(s) in question already open and unwrapped with little to no traffic behind). There is a very strange and irritated way of interacting with other humans at this stand. On another similar occasion, I witnessed a staff have a meltdown in front of me-- seemed angry/agitated and just stopped making eye contact/engaging, and then completely shut down. ?? I also e-mailed them about their general taste tasting policy and never heard back. They may just not care about long-term customer retention or relations. If you don't care about the treatment you receive and are okay with buying cheeses you can't taste then this may be a good place to get some cheese you would not find at a grocery store. If you value customer service and would like to taste test some cheeses prior to purchase, then this place is a gamble (depending on who is serving you and the mood they are in that day). read more

I love the amazing variety of cheeses that they sell at the Kenosha Harbor Market. The goat feta! Delicious. The mustard seed Gouda - fantastic. The smoked cheese sticks - delish! The chive havarti - heavenly. My daughters and I visit every week! Thank you! read more

I love visiting Stamper Cheese at the Division Street and the SOAR Farmers Markets! The cheese selections are interesting and divine. The fresh basil Jack is PHENOMENAL. The Farmers Market lines tend to be long because everyone wants this cheese and I wish it moved faster, but of course that's because there's such high demand for the products! read more

(COVID Update) - Seriously, Stamper Cheese made my self-isolation bearable during the time of COVID, by offering home delivery of their amazing cheeses! They have an easy-to-use website for ordering...they tell you what day to expect delivery...and then they text you when they are nearing your home for drop-off. Could not be smoother! I convinced my friend to try it one week, and now he's a Stamper addict, also! I'm looking forward to Farmers Markets, and a return to normalcy when social distancing ends, but, not gonna lie....I AM going to miss the splendor of Stamper Cheese being delivered straight to my home!!! read more

I have been to the Palos Heights Farmers market two weeks in a row just to buy Stamper cheese. The main reason is the young , man selling the cheese. He is a wonderful sales person. This company is lucky to have this young man as an employee. He is super knowledgeable about all the cheese. Great positive upbeat attitude. Of course the cheese is phenomenal, but dealing with this young man makes the whole experience very pleasurable. read more

The cheese is Amazing! The best Buratta and the Swiss is delicious!

Great little cheese shop. They are at the Frankfort Market every Sunday. Cheese is spectacular and during the winter, they have cheese drops every month in Frankfort and surrounding area so we never run out of cheese!!!! read more

I stumbled across two farmers markets one near the finical district and the other near the Museum of Contemporary Art. Walking past all the beautiful berries and veggies, because I can find those in Bay Area easily. I wanted something regional and special to Chicago. Grabbing a beautiful focaccia I realized I need something else to make this special and there it was slightly melting in the sun a table of cheese. I asked for a couple little samples and was sold. Okay so the cheese is from Wisconsin but that's close enough to be local in my eyes. mmmm smoked string cheese, fenugreek goat cheese and an amazing wisconsin cheddar all smuggled back to California. I'm slowly savoring them over the next couple of days because once they're gone I won't be able to find them until another trip back to Chicago. read more

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I love their smoked string mozzarella i have become addicted to eating its one of best cheeses all their cheeses are great i have bought their smoked cheeses and almost all the cheddars read more

We have been going to the farmers market in Homewood since it opened this season. Stampers cheeses are delicious! We often buy the creamy blue cheese, haberno, and nettle. Today my daughter and I stopped to buy some cheeses. We wanted to venture a little from our norm and try a couple of different cheeses. The young man working there would not provide us with a sample of anything we were interested in. He said he was told no samples were to be given out. Ok. We decided then just to get our usual. My daughter and her husband both eat the cheeses they like and I always get a small amount of each of the 3 cheeses I like. It's just me eating it. When he went to cut he decided I couldn't get the smaller amount I always get. I had to get what he thought was an appropriate amount. I asked why the rules were different this week (no samples, specific amounts) and he said he was just doing what he was told. OK. We always enjoy stopping at Stamper Cheese, love, love, the cheeses! We can't try anything new anymore??? read more

Now that I've moved out to the burbs and have to work from home while this pandemic rages on, I am missing Stamper Cheese. This company has the best cheese i've ever had. I've tried their string cheese and cheese curds. I want to try more but I guess I'll just wait till i can go back into the office. read more

Their Amish Swiss is incredibly flavorful. The affinee blue is a mellow American (non-stinky) blue, good for people who are a little shy of blues, and excellent with sweet fruit. Very nice cheeses at a good price. read more

I purchased 3 items only to get home and find only 2 in my bag. i contacted Brett who said he would issue a credit to my card. its been over a week, no credit nor is he returning a call or text. it was only a $7 bag of cheese curds but that is bad business! read more

Great, fresh cheese. The service at the farmer's market is great and they do let you taste before buying. My favorites are the Basil cheese and the cheddar/blue mix. Cheese curds are tasty and I can't so no to the parmesan. Thanks!!! read more

Hmmmm, Stamper Cheese. I discovered the Stamper Cheese Dude at the Northcenter Farmer's Market a couple of weeks ago, and now I've gone and got myself addicted. Baby Amish Swiss is the main liner. It is the sweetest most flavorful rendition, I've had the good luck to taste in Chicago and maybe anywhere. Forget your high- falutin' Caprese salad, just turn loose with a chunk of this Swiss, a fresh tomato and a salt shaker-- too good to pass up! Chipotle cheddar, pepper interlaced into the cheese actually looks like art. with a good bite but not a lot of heat, smoky aftertaste that, at first, put me off a bit, but hey it's chipotle. It's smoky! 8 year cheddar just turned 9 and it was worth the wait. Can't wait for more visits so I can update the cavalcade. and continue the jones read more

The tomato and basil curds were squeaky wonderful straight from the bag. And added an excellent flavor to a spinach casserole later! And at 6$ a bag I couldn't say no. They have excellent string cheese for the real connoisseur as well, all in a fun community market setting. Get some! read more

I'm from Wisconsin and LOVE squeaky cheese curds! I've been stopping by their booth at the Logan Square Farmer's Market for the past few weeks and rocking the garlic dill cheese curds. Today, by surprise, I found out they're not only based near my hometown, but owned by the brother of my high school history teacher!! crazy! Mr. Stamper remembered me, and my siblings, and it was so exciting to see a vendor at the market from NE Wisconsin!! read more

Although it can be a bit pricey for the fancier cheeses, it is always, absolutely worth it. I will not ever buy cheesesticks from ANYWHERE else. Seriously. For the past 3 years, it's these guys, or nobody. They are perfect (chewy, stringy, and with a perfect salty tang). They even have a smoked variety. read more

I was at the stamper cheese stall at Skips market in Union Pier. The person working the stall was perhaps one of the most pushy people I have come across in a long time. Cut way too big of a piece of cheese, bitched at the customers in front when they were unsure if they wanted to buy it. Did the same to me and tried to get me to buy much more than I wanted. Complained and got quite an attitude when I said I wanted a smaller amount like I had asked for. Tried to push the larger and more expensive piece. I decided not to buy it and he started to swear and curse. Overall his attitude was horrible and there are way too many cheese purveyors to have to put up with a cretin like that. Avoid read more

Absolutely delicious. Wholesome and healthy. The cheese curds are heavenly! Something I'm so happy to eat!

My boyfriend and I are addicted to the pistachio cheese roll and every time I bring it home from the farmers market- it doesn't sit long in our fridge. I love the fact that they offer cheese with a twist and each cheese tastes truly unique to anything else I have ever had. We love this place! read more

My farmers market list consisted of brie and string cheese. I happened upon Stamper Cheese and my world changed. I randomly sampled some apricot brie and the combination of flavors was delicious. I've never tasted anything like it. Yum! Next I asked for some string cheese. Let's just say that my purchase never made it home. I ate all 8 pieces of the smoked string cheese before I left the market. I went back to buy some more, but they were sold out before noon. Apparently, I was the only person who didn't know about Stamper Cheese and their smoked cheese. Sigh. Needless to say, next time I will be first in line to make my purchases so that I can get double of everything and sample their other cheeses as well. I'm officially a big fan of Stamper Cheese. read more

We visit the booth at the 61st Street Farmers Market and the guy who works it is as great as the cheese. We love the curds (squeaky!), the horseradish havarti, baby swiss, goats milk gouda, and more. Thanks for coming to our market, we love your cheese!!! read more

I pick up my cheese at the Glenwood Sunday Market in Rogers Park, and what a tasty treat. My most recent purchase was the marscapone/garlic/herb cheese blend - a spreadable, tasty delight. It's so, so tasty. I also picked up some smoked string cheese, which was also super tasty. The guys behind the table are great, and I look forward to future munchies! read more

my family loves the cheese they make and they are beyond friendly and have a deep love and knowledge of cheese.

I picked up some Stamper Cheese (Big Ed and Garlic Dill Cheddar Cheese Curds) at the Division Farmers Market on Saturday and it's delicious!! I highly recommend trying these two and I can't wait to go back next weekend to try some other types. Enjoy! read more

Fabulous cheese. I got Stamper Cheese Co's Tomato Basil Cheddar cheese curds at the Farmer's Market outside of the Museum of Contemporary Art and they are delicious. Nice people too! read more

Found them at the Tinley Park Farmers Market. The cheese sellers were really nice people. They were very informative about the cheese and where it was from and how it was produced. After I fell in love with 2 I asked how much and it was $18 a pound!!!! So i spent about $15 dollars total. I wish that when I was tasting they were informing me of the prices, but the cheese was WELL WORTH IT! My favorite was this white cheese that was made with a raspberry ale. SOOOO GOOOOD! read more