Everything staff, ambiance, locally made cheese and it was not raining. Highly recommend a stop.read more

We were here last year August 2017. I love cheese and it was a wonderful stop before our drive up…read moreto Madras for the Total Solar Eclipse. Nancy was working the tasting room today - she's always so patient and kind with questions and any odd queries we have for their varieties. My favorite is always the Gouda and Dill Havarti. We were able to share our favorite cheese spot with our friend who lives in nearby Dallas. Glad they are doing well and winning awards! Try the borenkaas too! So good!

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.

This small shop is amazing and totally worth the drive if you're looking for something local!…read more They have a variety of local goods, from their famous jams and pies to honey and even T-shirts. There's definitely a little something for everyone. Their baked goods were amazing! I especially loved the crust on their pies. But another hidden gem has to be their toasted macaroons. They had the perfect balance of a golden, toasted exterior and a soft, gooey center. AMAZING! Definitely worth stopping by if you're in the area and want to try some local treats or bring a few goodies home.

Fantastic crust- we cooked up the frozen chicken pot pie we bought last month. It is fantastic-…read morewell seasoned, tender crust, great flavor. I hope they have cherry pie next time! Great stop. Bakeries are dangerous for me- this hits the spot. Great service, I always have questions. Very pleasant and welcoming and friendly. Thank you.

TEN/TEN SUNDAE!!! Banana pudding sundae was one of the four sundaes on their current menu. It came…read morewith their vanilla soft service, banana pudding, and two nilla wafers. This was my first time here as there is always a line and this time I was prepared to wait. The line moves as fast as it can for a small interior and only two people working inside. The soft serve was perfectly creamy, the pudding was thick with actual chunks of banana inside. I don't think it could've possibly tasted better but it might if nilla wafer crumbles were tossed into the sundae I'm not the biggest sweet tooth so two people sharing this sundae was ideal for us

Came here on a Friday night and the line was very long. We ended up waiting about 30 minutes for…read moreour ice cream. The shop itself is pretty small, but the staff was very friendly! The ice cream cones are $4 each, which is a pretty reasonable price. The ice cream was good, but I'm not sure I'd wait in that long of a line for it again.

Great place! We visited today for the first time and sat outside, which was pleasant, given the…read moretemperature. The cheese samples are great and learned of some new cheeses I loved! Our lunch was excellent and the hibiscus drink is outstanding! Top notch visit! Everyone was so helpful and pleasant!

With so many great options for food in the area, I got a little anxious checking Yelp, but I am so…read moreglad that this is one of the places I decided to stop during my limited time here. I primarily chose this spot because they have a really nice outdoor patio area so I knew I would be able to sit with my dog and eat and enjoy the weather. What I didn't know was that it had Salem spelled out in colorful letters in the front which made for an awesome photo opportunity. I was really excited to find that. When you walk inside, it has this really bright, colorful, unique decor. There is something interesting to look at no matter where you turn. They offer free samples which I really appreciate because it personally makes it easier for me to decide what I want and it definitely encouraged me to buy more cheese! My favorite sample was the queso cojeda enchilado. It had a rich tangy flavor. I ended up ordering a torta with some chips and grabbed a few different salsas from the salsa bar to try. The food was good and I couldn't leave without buying some of their smoked Oaxacan cheese to take with me. Let me tell you, it only lasted me 2 days. I wish I had bought more. As I was buying the cheese, I saw a family enjoying some ice cream cones and I had to try their ice cream as well. This place has everything. I got a cone of the Oregon mint and honestly I think it might be one of the best flavors of ice cream I have ever had. It was so fresh and flavorful and I was actually sad when I started getting to the bottom of the cone. If you're an ice cream person, you have to try it. They also gave me a card for a free game of bowling at Northgate Bowl which I thought was a really neat bonus. I wasn't in the area long enough to use it, but if we had been staying longer I definitely would have tried out the bowling as well. This is exactly the kind of local business I want to support. It's warm, welcoming, and most importantly, all of the products that they are putting out are fresh, delicious and made with love.

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.

Blue Heron French Cheese Company was a bit of an impromptu and unexpected stop for us. We wanted to…read moredo something in the area that wasn't the Tillamook cheese factory and Yelp directed us here. I'm so glad it did. They have a shop with cheese, wine, ice cream, snack options and lots of other items. There is also an area outside where you can sit and enjoy your food. They have animals on the property and we purchased some feed for them inside the shop. It's only $1 a bag so we bought lots and headed out to meet them. I loved spending time with the animals but they were not at all interested in the feed. We happened to be eating a sandwich and they were much more interested in that. They have a wide range of animals, from sheep to alpacas and donkeys and ducks and chickens and even peacocks. There's lots to see. That said, I can't really give them five stars because like a lot of the reviews mention, the state of some of the animals is concerning. As much as I enjoyed interacting with them, there were things about their care and surroundings that made me feel really sad. Something I did really appreciate though is that this location allows you to camp overnight in your RV or van for free. This is a huge perk when you're traveling through the area. Because we got here late in the afternoon. We did end up staying the night, but if you decide to take advantage of that be prepared for the bugs. There were so many bugs. There is plenty to see and do here and this place definitely has a lot going for it. If you're road tripping this is a good place to stop. You can get supplies, spend some time with the animals and have a safe place to spend the night.

We stopped in for lunch. Afterwards we wandered around. Lots of things to do, especially for…read morefamilies. We both ordered their hot Italian panini. They were terrific. The best panini I've had for a while. They have quality packaged food as well. Charcuterie in one stop. One building was dedicated to candy. Overpriced for sure. While we didn't visit the petting zoo, it was doing a good business. It was worth our time.

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.

Happily stumbled upon this lovely goat cheese farm when I found out they supply to Ad Hoc! The moss…read morecovered drive by the river to the farm was nothing short of magical for someone who's accustomed to an urban jungle. This was a weekly splurge while staying on the Oregon coast. The farm is adorable! On one visit, Pat & her daughter were gracious enough to take the time to show me around. It just so happened that a kid was being birthed! Suffice it to say, I was elated, in awe & humbled to be able to witness the beginning of another generation that produces such yummy chevre. Thanks for taking the time to share that. Now back to the cheese - the Sunset Bay with scrambled eggs, sauteed shallots & baguette made the best breakfast. Up In Smoke was perfect as a snack with Trader Joe's Pita Bite Crackers. The Cape Foulweather was perfect for a brioche & fig preserve grilled cheese. I'd definitely recommend making your way through the forest to find this gem of a farm.

Three Ring Farm aka Rivers Edge Chevre had an open house today Aug. 24, 2008 out on the farm near…read moreSiletz, OR, inviting all their friends and fans to come and see the farm, eat cheese and try local wines. I've been a fan of the tortes (my favorite being the Goat Cheese Frangelico with nuts, vanilla and brown sugar!! Just like ice cream!), but wanted to visit a working local cheese producing farm in Oregon. On that pretext my friends and I embarked on a "cheesecation". After a long drive past OSU, the green and lush pastures of Philomath, and just as the mountains and fresh salt air tell you the beach is near, we find our way there. This farm is in very rural Oregon, and beautiful valleys snugly hold the river and the farm in their palm. A great tiny banner greeted us at the gate, and we immediately smelled not goat, but cheese. Amazing! The farm is exceedingly tidy, and the family is delightful to talk to. They really love their goats, and the goats are a herd of around 55 very sweet little creatures. I don't know goats well, so I couldn't tell you the breeds. There were a few sheep as well. The cheese is stellar. The best I have had. I have eaten a LOT of goat cheese in my career at a distributor, but if you can find a better one, please send a note my way. The Siletz Goat log, with a crust of bloomy edible rind was my next favorite after the tortes. It was deliciously creamy, salty and piquant with a hit of grass but NO usual goatiness. The pate on the cheese was tender but flaky, and tends toward soft and spreadable when aged. Also their small goat cheese balls in olive oil with Rosemary and Peppercorn are excellent. Creamy, milky and delicious. Soft and supple but very pliable on the tongue and nice mouth-feel. You get the Rosemary right on the sides fo the tongue. Check out the web-site for more info!! You can find their wonderful cheeses at Steve's Cheese and New Seasons Markets. Please check them out!!

Great team, wonderful experience! So kind and informative…read more I came in for some cheese but left with meat and bread.

I have written previously about a newish Seattle cheese shop, Street Cheese on Beacon Hill. I had…read morementioned that it was reminiscent of my visit to Cowbell in Portland. Both are located in untypical locations. Cowbell is located in a bit of a gritty industrial area in Central Eastside, Like Street Cheese, Cowbell has a curated selection of cheeses. It also has a good selection of gourmet foods including imported pasta and olive oil. The setup here for ordering is like you would at a restaurant rather than like picking and choosing cheeses in a deli. As such, you have a conversation with the cheesemonger about what you are looking for and they suggest cheeses to fit your needs. For me, I was visiting Portland for a few days and wanted some brie with a baguette. The Trillium by Tulip Cheese in Indiana that was suggested was a good choice pared with the locally made Little T baguette that the shop carries. It was nice that I could get a half portion as the full piece would have been too much for my short stay. If you are interested in specialty cheeses and need help with finding what cheeses you like, I would recommend visiting Cowbell to help you figure out your cheese preferences.