Had such high hopes for the Nickel. Positives: the counterperson was super, and working very hard…read more The food was very tasty. The bad: the counterperson was working by themself...running short order food, the espresso machine, the ice cream, the drive through and the counter. Also VERY bad: the to-go cup softened from the hot coffee and collapsed, popping off the lid and scalding the human holding it. Terrible cups. But the counterperson deserves a raise!

As a trucker living on the road, finding a place like this right next to a truck stop is amazing…read more Felt like being home for Christmas. Cozy rustic atmosphere, plenty to shop from, great service and the food and drink are delicious. Great price for what I got! If you live in the area or are passing through stop in a try out their new menu! #support-local

We stopped in this cute shop at the recommendation of a friend. It has only been open for a few…read moremonths. Most of the dozens of cheeses were made locally, including the expected cheese curds. The shop has a fantastic selection of flavored gouda cheeses, locally made by a Dutch lady. We'll definitely stock up before making the trek back South. I'll get more pictures then too. The samples were wonderful. Stop in to try the cheeses or to buy some unique (and beautiful) cutting boards made by a local family. Common theme? Local and tasty!!

I love this store. They have a great selection of locally-made cheese and the prices are very…read morereasonable. I remembered to bring a small cooler with me on my way back from Chicago. Great cheese curds here!

We recently got around to trying this original "young" Marieke gouda cheese and it was very nice…read more This is a woman (Marieke) owned business and the cheese is made in Dutch tradition. Gouda is a mild and creamy cheese and sure enough it melts easily as advertised. Thumbs up!

I cannot say enough amazing things about Marieke Gouda! We stop here 3-5 times every summer on our…read moreway back from visiting my mother-in-law, and it's great for both adults and children. The cheese selections are incredible, and they always have a bunch of samples out so you can taste before you commit. The Truffle Gouda is my all-time favorite, with the reserve coming in at a close second place! Everywhere you look, there's food! The employees are friendly, and the service is quick. My kids always get ice cream when we are here, and they have to go visit the cows. There's a playground, a giant jumping pillow, and a track for tricycles. We've never eaten here, but we've taken meals to go plenty of times. We are never disappointed. The restaurant is always busy, and the atmosphere is always full of energy.

On a cross country road trip, we couldn't not make a stop at a Wisconsin dairy farm. We're so glad…read morewe found Castle Rock! They sell ice cream, meat, milk, cream, and of course CHEESE. We picked up a snack of jalapeño cheddar, medium-sharp raw cheddar, and cheese curds. All of them were exceptional. The proof is in the pudding - this is very high quality cheese. The farm store is very simple and clearly focused on their products. They are open 8am-8pm - and if nobody's around, there's a drop box for order forms and cash. That said, there were people when we arrived and they couldn't have been friendlier! Bonus - this is not far off the highway so it makes for an easy pit stop if you're driving through. Highly recommended!

We love to visit this deli when in the area. They have a great selection of sandwiches with fresh…read moremeat l, cheese & produce. Their soups are also very good. I always end up buying some sauce or crackers off the shelves that I didn't know I needed. Ha ha! The staff is always very attentive and accommodating with special requests. The only downside is there is no space to stay and eat. But we don't let that deter us! Worth a stop if you are in Eau Claire and hungry for a good deli sandwich!

Just WOW! Small but mighty specialty cheese, meat, and deli store, we randomly popped in on our way…read moreto Minnesota. Over 35 years of hand making sandwiches with local meat, cheese, and produce, was blown away with the selections. Tons of gift and hosting items, meat and cheese cases with lots of gourmet treats. The staff was incredible, made some lovely recommendations and certainly created a note worthy memory. May even stop back at this little off the beaten path store and gift shop to try a different sandwich on the way home. Shipping nationwide you must add this to your itinerary! Quaint, special, and truly memorable.

It was an awesome experience. Being from RI - if I was going to Minnesota then I was definitely…read moregoing over the border for some cheese curds. Even brought some home! The fried cheese curds were divine. We bought take and bake pizza and we all agreed it was the best take and bake pizza we've ever had. I think you must visit here if in the area!

I live in southeastern Wisconsin, and there are numerous restaurants that serve deep fried…read moreEllsworth Cheese Curds. I have always wanted to stop at the actual creamery to check it out. They have lots of different Ellsworth cheese products, along with a bunch of other Wisconsin made items. We were on our way home from Thanksgiving in Minneapolis. The snow was coming down, and we decided to take a break and grab some lunch. Perfect timing to stop in at the creamery and try one of their famous grilled cheese curd sandwiches. It was noon and a few other people had the same idea. The several staff members we interacted with were all friendly and helpful. I got the sandwich and my wife got the Hot Chicken Tortilla soup. Both were very good. The bread was a thicker Texas toast and nicely grilled. The cheese curds had been melted, but you could still make out the curd shapes. There was a small amount of BBQ sauce that gave it a bit of a tangy flavor. I would have liked a bit more of that. Next time, I would like to get there earlier to check out the actual curd and cheese making process.

House of Gouda is the real deal - free samples every day is already a win, but the quality backs it…read moreup. Their cheeses (including Marieke Gouda) come from seriously award-winning stock, and you can taste it--rich, creamy, and top-tier!

Very well put together cheese shop with an assortment of cheeses, crackers, wine, chocolates and…read moreother yummy treats. Great short stop to have a clean restroom and to grab a snack for later. Store looks more spendy than what it truly is, prices were very reasonable. Assorted goods from Wisconsin and imports from Holland. Right off the highway and across the street from the mall.

The cheese here is amazing! Curds are squeaky fresh, the best in the area. I also buy aged cheddar…read moreand they have some that is 18 years old-so scrumptious!

Ambling east or west on Hwy 29 near Owen/Withee, you will see this bright yellow cinderblock…read moreestablishment on the north side of 29. If you see it, and you like cheese, you're gonna want to pull in. This place is unassuming and nothing special per se, but you're here for cheese. This establishment has processed cheese, Cheese curds, jams/jellies, crackers, etc. The thing here that is awesome is their aged cheddar cheeses and from 10 to, I think, I saw a 20-year-old shard cheddar. All of these cheeses are very reasonably priced. Either way, I need about a couple of pounds of 12-year and some aged brick cheese. They were the best thing ever. I have this on my radar now. Whenever I go to Wausau or Stevens Point, I am hitting this place and stocking up on my cheese.