Every time I am through Deforest, I have to stop here. Friendly, knowledgeable staff and great selection of cheeses. They also have candies, syrups, jams, etc. You gotta stop in if in the area. They ship also! read more

We are so happy we decided to stop inside when we found this chalet across the street from our hotel. We ended up purchasing a cheese spread and throughly enjoyed it once we made garlic bread knots with it (they were amazing). I was tempted to buy a lot more then just cheese and meat since they also had a large selection of fun stationary items. If you are in the area stop in! read more

Ehlenbach's Cheese Chalet should be a stop for anyone in the area who enjoys cheese and all things dairy. After stopping at the Pink Elephant, this stop is just over the highway. This shop features a sign with a mouse and a wheel of cheese. Inside the store you while be amazed by the wide selection of cheeses, wines, meats and souvenirs for purchase. I truly believe that no Wisconsin trip is complete without cheese. I highly recommend Ehlenbach's Cheese Chalet! read more

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After the now gone Bobby Nelson's this is my favorite cheese shop. During the COVID lockdown I started ordering boxes of stuff shipped. I hadn't been up there in several years so it was great to taste their delicious sharp cheddar again. They carry a large selection of New Glarus beers, sausages, snack sticks and lots of other stuff to go with the cheese. It's all really good and their prices are very fair. Look for the giant cow and the mouse climbing up the sign. You can't miss it. read more

Maybe I've been spoiled by the cheese shops I've found so far, but this one wasn't quite as high on my list as I thought it would be. I found an article talking about their favorite cheese shops along I-94 in Wisconsin and this was one of their top places, so I thought I'd drop in! I was a little disappointed to see it was more of a cheese deli counter than some of the smaller cheese shops I've been to with individual packaged cheese. While they do have a HUGE selection, it wasn't quite as accessible to me as other shops I've enjoyed. They do have some unique items like their salty string cheese, which are super salty but sometimes hit the spot. They also have lots of local goodies like Wisconsin Wine, fudge and summer sausage. Its worth a stop for sure, especially if you need some souvenirs to take home to loved ones! read more

Small, to the point, large selections, great stop when you're on the road. All sorts of cheeses, special ones, so I bought a bunch. Definitely a guaranteed stop every time I pass by. read more

Loved coming to this place omw out of Wisconsin! But the jerky prices have definitely gone up! For an 8oz bag. Woah. There's not a buy one get one half off.. just $18.99 for the bag that's not all the way filled BTW. Love their cheeses! They don't have the one we went there for anymore which sucked. The lady behind the register was nice, the place was clean !! read more

A friend and I stopped in today and enjoyed shopping in the most quaint cheese shop. It has such a large selection of cheeses that it was difficult to choose which ones we wanted to take home. The service was excellent, the store was very clean and organized with beautiful gifts, something for everyone. It's a stop worth experiencing. read more

I wasn't impressed with their cheeses. I bought a lot to take home and we all agreed that the cheese here is just ok. There are too many other places in WI that have better cheese than here. read more

We were on our way back to Milwaukee from a family reunion in La crosse and wanted to buy some good Wisconsin cheese to take back to Florida. This place has a huge selection of cheeses, sausages, gifts and more. Most prices seemed reasonable and check out clerks were pleasant and efficient. A good place just off the freeway I-94 in the middle of the state of Wisconsin. read more

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A great store with lots of cheese and so much more! I was pleasantly surprised with the variety of products they have. It's amazing! The service is good, as well. Is a great place to take family & friends when in town. And a must of you are a local supporting a staple of Wisconsin. My favorite were the Packer bratz, I'll have to come back for more. And also for their "Merlot cheese". read more

I stopped here every time I drive through Wisconsin. I absolutely love their cheese! Mango fire is delicious. But my family begs for me to buy several pounds of chicken soup cheese every time I come through. And it is truly amazing! Eat it on a cracker and you feel like you're having chicken noodle soup. read more

You can't visit Wisconsin without getting some cheese, so we stopped at the Cheese Chalet to partake before heading back to our side of the border. Want cheddar? What kind? Cheese curds, you say? There's a whole case! Not to mention, wine, coffee, jams and jellies, New Glarus beer from WI, and much more. Look for the giant cow. It's easy being cheesy in Wisconsin! read more

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Amazing service above and beyond my expectations. They took their time explaining the cheeses gave me samples and always asked if the weights were accurate. The cheese was amazing so full bodied flavor. The shop was clean and country festive. read more

Love a Wisconsin cheese shop stop! The Holstein cow alongside the road invited us in. Lots of different cheese, meat sticks, local Wisconsin beers & wines, jerky found here. No samples of anything, so we only bought 4 items ( $36.73). Not the cheapest place to buy these food items-I understand that we are tourists but the sales lady was crabby not only to us but another customer as well. Next time we will head to a friendly cheese shop (and spend more money). Quality of cheeses/curds/meat jerky & sticks: 5 Cute shop & cleanliness in store: 5 Friendliness of staff: 2 read more

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While driving through Wisconsin, we decided we had to stop for some cheese. And the Cheese Chalet was great! The vast array of cheeses that were available was crazy! In the end, we stuck with the classics. The cheese curds were great-be sure to let them get to room temperature to get that squeak! They also have other items to add to a nice snack besides cheese such as some sausages. We were very pleased with the signage about covid protocols and also the sanitizer available and the staff maintaining distancing while wearing masks. read more

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Nice traditional Wisco Cheese shop-good selection. Not too much kitschy souvenir crap.

There's one travel rule that I try to uphold and that is: I can't drive through Wisconsin without stopping for cheese, and especially Brick Cheese. On our outbound trip I happened to spot billboards for a couple of Cheese stores along the Interstate north of Madison. So I made a note of them to look up on Yelp later. There were two of interest to me and they both had similar ratings so I picked Ehlenbach's Cheese Chalet for no particular reason. Being from Wisconsin, I understand that these places are touristy and generally over priced compared to where locals would shop. But there's a cost of convenience and the staff have to feed their families. For some reason, and as mentioned by other Yelpers, Brick Cheese is particularly hard to find in other states. Occasionally I find Mild Brick Cheese at specialty grocery stores, but Medium or Aged Brick is nearly impossible! So that is my focus when I make a Cheese Stop while going through Wisconsin. If you're not sure that you'll like something, ask for a taste. I bought some Medium Brick Cheese and some Beerkaese Aged Brick (now that's what I'm talking about). I also selected some Cheese Curds and String Cheese and even found some tasty looking Bison & Pork Bratwurst that weren't loaded with fillers. They had quite a variety of cheeses and other Wisconsin products. And if you find a Cheese Factory that has a store, you may find less variety but usually at a lower price, like Arena Cheese. read more

What I liked most was the staff and the options. They have a ton of cheeses to choose from. You are able to pick pre packaged cheeses or choose your quantity from the counter. Samples are also available so you can try before you buy. The girl behind the counter was super helpful and have great suggestions. read more

By to go place for goat cheese. Big selection of many different types of cheese. Also a big selection of brats also made with different types of meats. read more

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They have a huge selection of cheeses and assorted goods. The prices range from low to high depending on the age and type of cheeses purchased, but they are all high quality. The staff were attentive and helpful. I would recommend stopping here if you are traveling through! read more

Ehlenbach's Cheese Chalet - Exterior of the building. - Cheese Shops Near Me - DeForest, Wisconsin

It's like a Wisconsinite's Heaven without a bathroom. There are so many varieties of cheese and meat sticks/jerky/sausage/summer sausage that definitely cannot chose just a single item. I stopped here on my way to the WI Dells and on my way home from the WI Dells. Seriously, -1 star for no bathroom and a little bit of sass when my 10 year old goddaughter asked about a bathroom. We were told to go to one of the gas stations or fast food restaurants. Sass was so not necessary. Anyway, it's a cheese and meat lovers delight! I purchased several kinds of curds, block cheese, jerky, brats, meat sticks, and summer sausage. Elk meat sticks - 5 stars Beef meat sticks - 5 stars Pheasant meat sticks - 5 stars Jalapeño and Cheddar Pork Brats - husband says 5 stars Regular old white and orange cheese curds - 5 stars Bacon Maple cheese curds - eeehhh 3.5 more maple and more sweet than anticipated American cheese - 5 stars + it made the best grilled cheese sandwiches ever!! Blueberry port wine cheese spread - YES BUY IT 5+++++ stars Cranberry Cheddar - 5 stars, delicious There is a crazy variety of cheese here and don't be foolish and not take a chance on something you think could be good. I stuck with crazy berry cheeses and wildlife sticks. WORTH IT! Highly recommend, will be stopping by again! read more

Yup while in Wisconsin... buy cheese. Hubby asked if I still wanted cheese.. OF COURSE! Pull over. Wow lots of variety in here. Meats AND cheeses plus some crackers , booze and other things. We sampled away and ended up with: Smoked Co-Jack, smoked Provolone, Havarti and Limberger ( for me). We also snagged some beef and cheddar sticks, two landjager, some frozen apple cinnamon breakfast sausages. Doesn't that sound good???!!! Yes yes it does. We got into the vehicle and immediately ate the landjager.. wow very beefy and garlicy. They do have some pkgs in the open cheat case that I should have gotten now that we tasted them. Several in pkg for $20. Next time we will stop too! read more

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We saw the cute little mouse on the sign and that pretty much got us, well, that and we're in Wisconsin, so you need to get some good cheese (DuH!). We walked in and it was like I had died and went to cheese heaven! their cheese spread was amazing and we got maybe about 10 different types of cheeses... you only live once. Maria worked with us and she was absolutely amazing. All smiles, advice and great service. We took a while deciding (we would've taken more cheese had we had more luggage space ) but she was really patient with us while we decided and kept adding more and more. They also have a huge variety of candies, sausages, wines, gifts, some beer and other fun stuff that my girls kept asking to buy them. All in all- this is our new cheese shop in Deforest and any time we're back here visiting fam, we'll be returning for sure!!! And thank you Maria! read more

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Great little Wisconsin experience on the side of the highway. Cheese shop showcasing many cheese makers and varietals of cheeses. Aged, smoked, herbed, bacon cheese, even a chocolate cheese. Friendly staff let you sample any cheese of the hundreds they seemingly have. We bought a bag full of cheeses. Cheese curds, Wisconsin jalapeño cheddar brats, and even a couple of fudges. Spoiler alert, the butterscotch fudge didn't last more than a few miles after driving away. (Make sure to have a black coffee ready) read more

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My husband, Brent, and I were driving down 90 in Wisconsin and saw the signs for CHEESE I asked him if we could visit Ehlenbach's and it did not disappoint. It's a very cute and neat and orderly place, outside and in. I know I'm of German heritage when I see places like this. There's a place for everything and everything is in its place The building has a German look to it, and the inside also has German-style decor. The trinkets inside go with the theme, selling "Cow Patty" chocolates and cheese hoop earrings. The prices are steep, although I am a firm believer in getting the quality you pay for. We tried the White Cheddar Curds ($7) and they are very yummy with Club House Crackers The Buttered Rum with Pecans was simply delicious So smooth and creamy and rummy. Brent LOVED it and so did I. Also, the bathrooms are very clean which I greatly appreciate I would love to try some of their beef products next time. HIGHLY RECOMMEND read more

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Awesome stop and great cheese product! We were able to sample cheese from the case and brought home so many goodies from our trip!

I was looking for good cheddar cheese. Don't get me wrong - HyVee has a good selection, but it just isn't sharp cheddar cheese. We spotted this place on our way to Cascade Mountain to go skiing, and decided to stop in. I was drawn to their cheese case like a chunk of steel to a very large magnet - clunk. They do offer free samples, and I tried some and liked it so we picked up some: 4 year cheddar 7 year cheddar 10 year extra sharp cheddar Raspberry Ale Belivatano Horseradish Cheddar I wanted more, but my wife put on the brakes - how much can we eat? So I went over to their meats, and picked up some jerky, some beef sticks, and a stick of Beef Salami. Good stuff! If you like cheese, stop in here. The prices are better than the place to the south. read more

Great place to stop and get cheese and other Wisconsin things. Nice shop! Neat eclectic vibe too like a farmers market.

If you're driving 39 and don't stop at a cheese chalet/house/inn, are you really even living? I apparently was not, until my last trip to Madison. I'm from Cincinnati and travel to Madison a couple times a year to see family. Every time I've seen the HUGE cow from the highway but haven't stopped. We had already blown through a bag of curds from somewhere else so we stopped into the Chalet for a refill. This place is AWESOME! Probably one of my top 20 favorite places ever. You walk into a cheese paradise. The shop is not large but it is hearty. Cases of cheese are waiting to be cut. Shelves of jams, spreads, fudge, meats and those of the sort are waiting to be purchased. If you're looking for touristy items such as post cards, shot glasses, magnets, foam CHEESE HEADS, then you've found your place. It is easy to spend $$$ here. I recommend the beer cheese curds. They contain wheat so a no go for GF folks but boy are they good. I plan on making a stop here every time I'm back in WI, the fudge is calling my name from afar. read more

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I used to work here - many years ago - and stopping by the shop when I pass through the area was always a joy. At the beginning of COVID, I was pleased to see that they had massively improved their website for online ordering - with rapid shipping to Milwaukee! I was able to stop by in person a few weeks ago, and WOW. Awesome, exceptional job with the precautions! They have installed plexiglass the entire length of the front counter. They have clear and explicit signage all over the place reminding folks to make room and mask up. All of the employees are properly masked - no noses! A wonderful shopping experience - thanks! Now down to business - you definitely NEED: the smoked pepper string cheese, the salty plain string, the garlic dill curds, the chili and lime havarti, the colby jack with pepperoni inside, some landjagers, some beef and jalapeno sticks, and some garlic summer sausage. For starters. You really can't make a bad choice here - it's always worth the stop! read more

This is basically a grocery store. It's not a place that either makes cheese, nor sells what they make. They aggregate fine Wisconsin cheeses from all over the state for the convenient consumption of passerby's from Milwaukee. It worked for what we needed, and we bought a bunch of stuff: some blocks, some really good curds, and so on. Bring a cooler, because keeping cheese cold is ideal for it's flavor. We brought our Yeti, filled it up, and passed out pounds of the stuff when we got back to Kansas City. I threw a cheese curd party, and I think I might have needed to freeze the cheese harder, because they were good, but towards the end got a little melty; started seeping. Still, worth the stop! If you've not made it to a traditional shop of producer in Wisconsion around the Milwaukee area, this is an absolute superb alternative. They've done the work for you! Try their curds, don a cheese head for a photo, eat some samples, and for God's sake, wash those filthy hands! read more

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Great service and delicious cheese! They also have a selection of meats, jams, etc. Plus, check out their website, they ship!

Ehlenbach's is super charming and offers one of the best cheese-buying experiences out there. For one, they have all the cheese. From the classics to tons of house-made concoctions like chicken soup cheese (yes, chicken soup cheese). The staff are utterly delightful and served us what seemed like a dozen-plus samples of various cheese, all with patience and a smile. If you're not ordering from the cheese counter, you can browse and grab some prepackaged cheeses, cheese curds, novelty cheeses, various ready-to-eat tubed meats, cheese spreads, cookies and other sweet treats and Wisconsin made beers, wines and spirits. There're probably a few more things that I missed, but hopefully you get the gist. Cheese. All the cheese. Great employees. Always worth a stop. read more

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I love stopping at road side cheese and sausage places because you never know what you will find so when I saw the huge cheese sign I got off the Hwy and stopped. The place has a a huge rat climbing to the top of the cheese sign and a huge cow looking into the road in front of the place. The place has a wide variety of specialty cheese and meats and other stuff with New Glarus beer. I was there looking for new/different items that I can't find in my local store and I did find lots of items but I was only going to fake two with me. My two items were breakfast meats, imagine that since I love breakfast. The apple cinnamon breakfast links were interesting so grabbed a package. Woah smoked bacon with jalapeño rub, that's a no brainer. I didn't get any cheese because we have plenty of great cheese locally. This was a great place to stop by and I'm glad I did because I got some items I might never see elsewhere. read more

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If you are on I90 just north of Madison, in DeForest you will find the Cheese Chalet. Great place to buy any number of the different Wisconsin cheeses. The cheese case has a number of cheddars from medium to sharp and aged from 1.5 years to 15 years, smoked cheeses, blue cheeses and so on. Note: don't forget to buy some Colby this is the truly Wisconsin cheese. While I am from Wisconsin, and I am a bit of a cheese snob; one thing I really like about this shop is the availability of Brick cheeses. For whatever reason, you won't see many brick cheeses in the twin cities sold by cheesemongers (think Surdyks, Whole Foods, Lunds & Byerlys). It's too bad because this is an under-appreciated style, yet here there are in multiple styles. This place is like Target. Stop in for a couple of things and you walk out with way more than you were expecting. I am happy to say I have about 5 months worth of cheese in my fridge now. :) Also to go along with your cheese there are sausages, and jams/Jellies and crackers to round out your shopping. if you are passing through stop in and support Wisconsin's dairy farmers, and get some cheese. Once your shopping is complete you can amble on over and take your picture of yourself at the Pink Elephant on the other side of the interstate. read more

Ehlenbach's Cheese Chalet - Cheese Shops Near Me - DeForest, Wisconsin

We went here because we saw the big sign they have on the highway. Plus my kids need to go bathroom break. I didn't expect much from the store but when we got there. Oh My! I'm in heaven! They have all kind of cheese. Then even sell brats, bacon, and liquors. We ended up buying bacon, cheese, popcorns and some souvenir. We will definitely go back here the next time we go to Wisconsin. read more

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We stopped here since we were road tripping and this was on our way. There is so many options!!! The amount of cheese can be overwhelming. But I'm glad I was able to sample every cheese I wanted to try. I wish we brought a larger cooler and ice packs so we could buy more cheese. read more

Nice little cheese shop. I got some cheese curds and house blue cheese, both of which were tasty.

We were traveling from MT to IL with our vintage travel trailer. We needed some fixins for our roadside lunch later and this place came into sight. You have to sample cheese in WI! We found room to park the trailer and scope it out Lots of cheese, lots of samples, helpful staff. Some touristy stuff but lots of things we had or had never seen. Too many choices! We bought more than we planned but that is no sin here. And ordered more mail order later Great to just wander into these great roadside places read more

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