Just a wonderful small shop downtown that has affordable cheese and all yummy. We usually stop by for some fried cheese curds when we are in town because they are actually the best from dozens of places I've tried over Wisconsin and MN, unless you like different batters. We really enjoy coming here. read more

Carr Valley Cheese - Fried Cheese Curds - Cheese Shops Near Me - Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin

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Amazing ladies assisted us in our cheese picks. They both were very kind, and helpful. Because of them, we will definitely be returning. The customer service was top notch. Thank you ladies so very much!! read more

Cheese curds never squeaky like yrs back. Its been 3 yrs in a row cheese curds not tasty fresh or squeaky. And I love cheese. I use to love them read more

Great cheese place first time I've ever heard of bread cheese! Staff was awesome please go here!

We love the Carr cheese shops! We stopped here on our way to Madison - just for the cheese. There is a ton to pick from. This time we bought cheese curds and Bacon Bread cheese. Cheese curds are great, buttery and squeak when you bite them. Yum! We will be back! read more

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This was a bit of a bummer experience. We drove out of our way off the highway to stop by this shop during a cross country road trip. The guy working behind the counter didn't acknowledge us when we entered (we were the first ones in the shop) and kept moving his mask down onto his chin. During our visit, the shop was awkwardly quiet with no music or background noise playing- it might seem like a weird thing to mention but it made the vibe feel off. The shop itself was really cute and had just what we were looking for- cheese snacks, meats, crackers and jam perfect for a road trip. We ended up buying three cheeses and crackers for our journey west. Back home in Indy, we often by Carr Valley grilling cheese (like Halloumi) to go with roasted veggies from our favorite local market. Overall, it was the lack of customer service that made this a disappointing experience. It seems like it could be so much more! read more

Carr Valley Cheese - a blue and white building - Cheese Shops Near Me - Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin

Great place to sample and stop for cheese in Wisconsin Dells. Store was empty at 6 PM (except for one couple that grabbed the last two bags of cheese curds). Samples were all in individual cups. Masks required and hand sanitizer at the door. If you want to try something else, ask for a bite. Dixie was so helpful. Loved the Blue Ribbon Black Goat Truffle cheese that we tried on her recommendation. Also bought a native sheep and apple smoked fontina. Check out the overstocked area for some extra discounts. The award winning Blue Ribbon Marisa was 25 % off. They are open until 8 PM whereas other Carr Valley Cheese locations close at 5 or 6 PM. read more

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Clean! Nice staff and great selection of items for purchase, they are open until 6 pm.

As a cheese eater for decades this place has everything i desire. From curds to stranger goat cheeses. Highly recommend. Shopped the mouse cheese place too, but this place has better prices and offers smaller blocks so that you can have a bigger selection to take home. They have samples out, so you still get to taste something new. read more

OMG! When in WI you must go to a cheese factory... our family favorite is Carr Valley. It didn't disappoint as a grown up. And the values here, I'm enjoying over 2lb's of cheese for $12. Also tried many different samples and loved them all... bread cheese, blueberry cheddar, crème, grande ... loved them all read more

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Fantastic cheese, great service, fair prices, and cute home decor, too. The cheese curds were squeaky delicious for the whole 3 days they lasted in our cabin. read more

Carr Valley Cheese - Cheese Shops Near Me - Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin

Carr Valley Cheese is a great little cheese shop situated right on Broadway selling cheese from Carr Valley Cheese company. Made in Wisconsin (as all the best cheese is), Carr Valley Cheese is legendary (they've been making cheese for over 100 years). They have everything from perfectly squeaky curds to mixed milk cheeses and everything in between (they do cow's milk, goat, and sheep). We came here during a vacation trip to the Dells. We were able to try some cheese as well as purchase a small bit (since we were staying in a hotel). Next time I would definitely make this one of the last stops, so we could get some of their amazing cheese to take home! Get to it!! read more

Carr Valley Cheese - Cheese Shops Near Me - Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin

This was a quaint and nicely set-up shop. The gentleman that helped us was friendly and kind. The assortment of cheese and gift items was impressive. We were disappointed that there were not fresh cheese curds at the time we went. But a great stop along our trip. read more

We come here at least once each trip. Everyone is friendly and knowledgeable about the products sold. Prices are reasonable. The free samples change daily and are always a delight. We always leave with at least one kind of cheese. read more

Kinda expensive for such a small amount of cheese curds. They were good, but I wish they were a little bit crunchier. I liked that they had a lot of different samples of cheese you could try that were pretty good. read more

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These people were incredibly helpful! We stopped in real quick on the way to Minneapolis, just to get some quick cheese to bring back to Kansas City later, and this place did not disappoint. A bit of a tourist sink around this area, with places that sell shirts, large silly candy stores, et cetera. But, with samples ample, different variations of cheeses on tap, and the knowledge level befitting a true Wisconsin, this place hit the ticket! It's not that big, and street parking is really the only option that I could tell, but it was worth a stop. Carr Valley is a pretty big producer of Wisconsin cheese, and they had some type of cheese that is eaten when heated - the name escapes me. But they sampled it, then we bought some. Everyone loved the cheese we brought back. A definite stop worth the time. Next time, I'm going to try to get in touch with some actual producer farms; you know, get the cheese straight from the source. But as it stands, this was exactly what we desired in a pinch. They've got some merchandise around the cheese, so bring monies. Thanks, Carr Valley Cheese! Hope to travel up again one day soon. read more

Carr Valley Cheese - Cheese Shops Near Me - Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin

We had to get cheese before leaving Wisconsin ! Carr Valley's prices were perfect ! I expected the prices to be outrageous. There were also multiple samples out. We ended up buying one of the sample cheeses. It was so good ! They sell a lot of other things besides cheese. I got a little bottle of maple syrup that I'm excited to try out. read more

Carr Valley Cheese - We sampled the Canaria and it was delicious ! - Cheese Shops Near Me - Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin

We went to the original spot located in La Valle Wisconsin. The folks were very helpful and their Curds were a day old (we went on a Saturday). Still incredibly good. Large assortment of specialty cheeses. The kind of place that is wonderful and seldom seen. We went from the Dells and it was about 1/2 hour each way. read more

I am not 100% sure how I missed reviewing this place while I was visiting but OMG delicious cheese! We came here after getting off one of the boat tours to grab some cheese well we were in town (is there anything more Wisconsin then cheese tasting?). We tried quite a few including the bread cheese and the goat cheddar which were the most memorable. I still dream of their goat cheddar and will absolutely be ordering some online. Lucky for me, the bread cheese is available in my supermarket back home. So good! read more

Carr Valley Cheese - Cheese Shops Near Me - Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin

I love your cheese, but it is hard to find in Texas. I will have to get some while I'm in Wisconsin.

Super cute cheese shop with many delicious samples! We were visiting from Texas and the lady working there was so nice and told us all about cheese making, the history of different cheeses, pairings, etc. It was a great experience! read more

One of the - if not the - best cheesemakers in Wisconsin. They have a huge selection of cheeses made with cow, sheep and goat' s milk. They are delicious and they ain't expensive. Try the cheddars, smoked or spicy, the blues, the chèvres, the swiss. read more

Large selection and friendly staff. They had several samples available including fresh curds! I found a cheese variety I didn't know they made! read more

If you are walking by or stopping for the Glockenspiel, take a moment to stop at Carr Valley Cheese. You can sample some of the finest area cheese. The store has all sorts of treats. worth a stop! I bought the cheese curds and a wonderful Fontina. I love this cheese! . read more

I love cheese, so I already knew I would love this place. My husband and I were doing a cross country road trip, and I HAD to stop in Wisconsin for some authentic cheese curds. These were amazing! I don't have that much experience judging curds, but I hear if they "squeak" they are legit. These are really squeaky! They also have a lot of samples out. The girl who worked there also opened up some other cheeses for us to try just because we wanted to! She was really nice. I also bought some 4 yr aged cheddar and goat cheddar. Can't wait to try them with crackers and wine! read more

My first cheese shop in wisconsin! favorite pick: applewood smoked garlic cheddar cheese mmm There's a table of samples, no judgement if you like something and go back for more! read more

The Wisconsin Dell i well known as the North American Capital of water slides. The question of course arises, "why would the capital of waterslides be in a place where it's 30 degrees 7 Months of the year?". I'm not quite sure, though a lot of the waterslides are indoor. Regardless, the main drag of the town is a tourist area. The tourist area sort of straddles the line between charming and typical tourist things you mind everywhere (stores with viking/scandinavian styled exteriors etc). Naturally while in Winsconsin, I wanted ... cheese. So, when I spotted this store on the tourist drag, it seemed like a godsend; since i didn't really have time to trek out to a creamery. The store was pretty clean, the stock was well organized, and it was fairly easy to figure out where things are. The service was pretty good, while the lady didn't give huge diatribes about cheese; i wasn't looking for a cheese education either. However, at the same time she did welcome us, and provided a good shopping experience. I bought a decent amount of cheese here, it was delicious. we got smoke cheese strings, cheddar, and one other cheese I think was a creamy cheese. If I had reason to be back in Wisconin Dell, I would shop here again. read more

This is a must visit place. Samples, friendly people and lots of Cheese! Perfect if your visiting and wanting some cheese to take home! read more

Carr Valley Cheese - Nice place! - Cheese Shops Near Me - Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin

I ordered way too much cheese from their website this month but every piece I have tried has been great. Good customer service. I highly recommend! Bessie's Blend was at a grocery store in TN. I have never in my life tasted a cheese like that and I love cheese so much. This cheese is what got me curious about the rest of their selection (huge selection). So tasty. I also left a few cheese for my gram and she ate all of them. GET cheese here! You can taste the great quality! read more

Not as much variety as other cheese shops. Also the mozzarella isn't as smoked as other shops and no dill curds

We stop in every chance we get. Love the Cheese Curds! And the Chocolate Cheese is heavenly! We always grab some to take home. Nobody believes it is cheese! Quite yummy. And the staff is always friendly! read more

This award winning cheese can be summed up in two words: extremely squeaky. They offer a plethora of different cheeses in the form of wheels and blocks, curds, and spreads. If you're overwhelmed and can't decide, they have a whole table set up to taste test the varieties. If you're a fan of cheese and are driving down 90, this is a must stop. It's not far from the interstate and is worth the lost time. read more

Awesome cheese!! Nice selection. The 5 year cheddars are awesome. Asaigo cheese spread is so good. Bread cheese. Tasty curds. Nice staff. Sample as you go. It is a must stop for stocking up. Trust me if you enjoy cheese, you will enjoy Carr Valley. Enjoy! read more

The sales guy was great in explaining and letting us try everything. I found so many delicious cheeses. We bought a garlic oil that is just amazing. Also lots of cute other stuff. Plus they have coolers to keep your cheese cool if you're not local. This was everything I wanted in my first cheese experience in Wisconsin. read more

There are Carr Valley cheese shops throughout the state (Mauston and Sauk City is a couple other places). I have been to them all and every time I go I make sure to purchase a bag of the fresh cheese curds. You know it's fresh and real when the curds squeak when eating them. A must place to go for curds and if you love cheese. They also have some delicious sausage and the like as well. read more

WOW... I'm from out of town... Rhode Island. We are used to good cheese from Vermont and THIS is good cheese. We got the 10 year aged sharp cheddar. Very good indeed. Of course we had to try a bag of the squeaky cheese curds and they are good too. Kind of like a very mild cheddar. Also tried the fried cheese curds... kinda like mozzarella sticks except cheddar. They were so fresh that they squeaked too... Great service by the owner as well. She really knew her stuff! read more

Best fried cheese curds!! My daughter loved the regular cheese curds and they were nice enough to make her a smaller bag since we were from out of town and had no way to refrigerate it. My son got a cheese hat and wore it the rest of the day. Employees were super. Ice! read more

No kidding, Wisconsin IS the place for cheese!  Carr Valley, awarded #1 in cheeses for years, literally puts California out in terms of having the happiest cows produce the best cheese.  Wisconsin Dell seems like a ghost town in the winter since 90% of the businesses are closed seasonally, except every store on the strip is colorful, well-maintained, and the community is friendly.  Truly friendly.  A little aside: went into a Native American store (that is about to move down to the corner in 2 weeks) and the owner was so nice to have conversation with us.  I was just delighted to hear about Wisconsin being a state where people have each other's backs.  Honestly thought I was going to be culture shocked, but Wisconsin surely welcomes its guests.  They also have really robust beards!  Back to cheese.  They had a variety of cheese flavors (blueberry, cranberry, beer, apple jack, cheddar) and a bunch of cheese spreads (jalapeno and--myfavorite--swiss almond, to name a couple) and a small sampling table set out.  The employee explained to me a bit about the history, awards, processing location, favorites and most popular cheeses, and even about the non-existent expiration dates.  I especially liked that some cheeses were sealed tight for traveling visitors, and the unique ones were sold in small portions.  They really want their customers to like & try their cheese and not have to buy bulk without trying it first.  They also ship within the US, so Carr Valley Wisconsin Cheese can literally be at any occasion you wish it to be! read more

On Monday 1/15/18 my family and I stopped by around 7pm during a snowstorm. A woman was closing the shop presumably due to lack of people out and about. We were on our way back to Chicago, and my wife asked from the car if shop was closing. The woman said yes but she'd be glad to reopen. We declined, but were told "are you sure? We have fresh curds today?" an irresistible offer. Well, not only did she (perhaps owner) open the shop but we were treated to an amazing sampling, and even more important, educated on the cheese making process. To my 11 and 8 year olds this was invaluable. Of course I learned a ton as well. We spent at least a half hour there and left w amazing spreads, aged cheddars, and a few other types of top notch cheese. I would give 5 stars on cheese alone but wish I could rate even higher based on the genuine kindness we received. You could tell there is care and love going into these cheeses. Highly recommended. read more

Visiting for the weekend for a skii trip and decided to come into downtown dells. Being touristy, we decided to stop and look for some cheese! The Carr valley cheese was closed, but they let us in after close to purchase! Very kind individuals at the establishment. We all purchased from the store and are very satisfied! read more