What an adorable and friendly local spot for farm fresh cheese. This family owned business is…read morelocated in Linville Falls area right off the 221. The staff are so friendly and knowledgeable about the family run business. All the cheese products and meat available are in the multiple refrigerators, plus there are tons of other snacks, goodies, a gift ideas all around the store. There is plenty of gravel parking spots. We absolutely loved there cheddar which was mild and easy to pair, but we think the Gouda is our favorite. We got some bagel chips to go with our garlic spread to snack on. Definitely worth coming if you are in the area.

This is our must stop on the way to Sugar Mountain... we always get a hunk of the best buttercup…read morecheese! The soft cheese spreads are also on the list: pineapple almond, cranberry and pumpkin spice. These nice ladies are also carrying local meats we discovered delicious chorizo this year! A very cute place which you must try!

Ashe County Cheese is located in West Jefferson, NC. It was established back in 1930 by Kraft…read moreCorporation, making it the oldest cheese plant in the state. It is the only commercial plant left in the state. Ashe County Cheese produces 30,000 to 40,000 pounds of cheese a week. The Blue Ridge Mountains were chosen for the facility by Kraft as there was a surplus of milk in the region from all the dairy farming. The lush high-altitude pastures were great for dairy cattle. Kraft bought up many smaller dairy farms and made a more modern, centralized facility so the cheese could be distributed and sold outside of the mountains. West Jefferson was the chosen location to collect the milk within a 50-mile radius. Ashe County Cheese Factory has a viewing room where you can watch cheese being made. This was the highlight of my visit as I got to watch most of the cheese curd process from separating the whey and curds to draining the whey to mixing and agitating to testing the batch to adding the salt. I left at that point to allow others to view, as the viewing room was on the small side. The retail shop is across the street, and you can buy all types of cheese, including the curds. I bought some butter cheese and white cheddar trims besides the curds. They have insulated bags to buy with ice packs so you can keep it cool and refreeze the ice packs. It stayed cold for the three days I needed it to, with time in a hot car and some time in a refrigerator. Besides cheese, they sold fudge, jams, crackers, candies and wine. I found great postcards too. If West Jefferson is too far to travel to buy some squeaky cheese curds, you can order online from their website.

Love this place ! Amazing selection of cheese. The candy by the pound is fun, huge selection to…read morepick and choose from. It's a must visit place in Ashe county

Very nice staff, and being family owned you can roam parts of the farm, though we couldn't find a…read moresingle cow that day. But the goats and horses were out. The root beer is fantastic as was the ice cream and grilled cheese sandwiches. We also had a charcuterie tray which was good but definitely the 5 cheeses we had were best paired with the condiments provided and only one did we really enjoy on its own. It rained a bit that day which is not perfect given the eating layout but we had a great time and would definitely visit again.

The Looking Glass Creamery is such a cool and pretty place!…read moreThe charcuterie boards were sooooo good. Great assortment of cheeses! I always love the jams and mustards that are paired with a board, and Looking Glass' did not disappoint. The cider was also yummy! I got the blood orange one, which was nicely flavored and light. My husband got the bourbon aged cider, and it was also very good! I liked it more than I thought I would for not being a bourbon lover. The service was so friendly the kindest people! We came with two other couples, and it was such a fun spot to chat, eat, and drink! Really loved it.

My favorite place in Asheville to get high quality unique cheeses and salami for a picnic lunch…read moredate.

This is a gem in Asheville for sure! Staff are amazing and the samples were appreciated!!! OG…read moreManchengo for sure...... not sure if you'll like it???? TRY ITTTTTT

Delicious cheese! You will not be disappointed. Having spent 40 years living near the Amish, we are…read morevery familiar with great cheese and this did not disappoint.

It's a MUST for us to visit ACC . The best fresh made cheeses, fudge and a variety of gifts and not…read moreto mention nostalgic candies sold by the pound. There's also a variety of NC wines, snacks and honey available. The service is amazing, everyone is so friendly and personable. Love the atmosphere, too.

7-30-22 We rented an Airbnb next door to BRM Creamery and visited during our stay. Lovely…read moreinteresting people!They graciously showed us around the creamery and and gave us a tasting of their delicious Camembert which we then promptly purchased a wheel!! Hope to buy some more! Highly recommend their creamery! Lisa and Danny

Having cheese toast made with Blue Ridge Mountain Creamery cheddar. OMG it's amazing! Nice and…read moresharp!

Woohoo! Was a fan of this cheese shop at 7th street station and continuing my fandom for this new…read morelocation!! Came here on a Saturday afternoon to get some grilled cheeses, scope out the new diggs, and take home some delicious products. The dining room has about 4 tables (3 chairs at each table but realistically for 2 to be comfortable). Looks like the small outdoor seating area had 3 tables (for 2). Walk up to the counter to order or take advantage of their expertise here!! While we were enjoying our grilled cheeses, a couple came in needing a lot of advice for a party they were having later this evening. They went to the right place!! Absolutely no shortage of helpful knowledge and it sounds like they were all set for their plans in the evening. Definitely come check out this location!! Cheese is my kryptonite but if I'm going to partake and indulge, I'll come here to do so.

What a fantastic curated selection of cheeses, charcuterie, groceries, and tinned fish, along with…read morewonderfully prepared paninis and other food items. We neglected to bring a wine to complement our lunch, though it sounds like they're working on a liquor license, which would make this an even more perfect spot to enjoy fabulous food, knowledgeable service, and pick up a few favorites to take home. The store and dining areas are a bit small, and I do wish the seating were a little more comfortable, but the quality of the food more than makes up for it. Well done!

Absolutely one of my favorite spots to pop into when I'm in Abingdon. Beautifully decorated, lots…read moreof wine varieties, scrumptious cheeses, snacks and specialty gifts. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful with making recommendations. I always like to try a local variety when I stop in. They were so wonderful when I wanted to send a gift basket to my GF that was celebrating her birthday in town. They created a beautiful and bountiful basket, that she enjoyed, and even delivered it to her hotel.

We had a great experience at Katbird's. After a hard day of riding the Virginia Creeper trail we…read morewere ready for a latte. Katbird had this and more. She had some excellent pastries to satisfy our mid afternoon sugar craving, as well as a sampling of cheeses. We didn't explore the wine collection, which seems surprisingly extensive. The gifts for sale did not fit any of our needs, but the service was great, friendly and courteous.