Over 270 cheeses!!! I left with our usual garlic cheese spread and favorite wheat crackers. I also got 2 new cheeses to try. I recommend going during the week if you can since it's very busy on the weekends and hard to move around all the people sampling cheeses. They also have gift ideas, specialty sodas and craft beers plus a huge nostalgic candy section! read more

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I'm sad to say, this was a bit of a disappointment for me. I was really hoping for more cheese and less kitchen gadgets and other gift type items. Also, they only had one cheese to sample and first of all, there was no one physically there manning the samples and secondly it was a cheddar......??? Really? With all the flavors on offer, you sample cheddar? There was a refrigerated case with a lot of different flavors of cheese, even a chocolate cheese (which was actually quite delicious- it tasted like fudge but with a cheese consistency and less sugary) so my group purchased about 6 different kinds which we sampled back in our hotel rooms. Honestly all were pretty good but had there been more samples, we might've purchased more. We were also looking forward to watching the cheese being made as their brochures and website state but nothing like this was going on when we were there. If you like cheese, it's still worth a visit but it's not going to take too long. On our itinerary we had allotted an hour and a half here but I think we maybe spent 15 minutes, if that. Also, if you're planning to go, bring your own ice pack... They charge you extra for those. read more

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We came on a Monday and did not see cheese being made. The glockspiel was also not working because it was too cold. Overall they have an assortment of cheeses and other charcuterie style foods. read more

Frankenmuth Cheese Haus - Cheese Shops Near Me - Frankenmuth, Michigan

Expecting an old school Cheese/Deli type place, but this place is more of a tourist trap. I thought I would be walking into a massive selection of cheese, maybe be able to sample a few and purchase what I wanted, not at all what I had imagined. They do have cheese, not as much as expected, although a few unique ones, but I don't want to pay $15-$20 bucks to get a block of cheese that I dislike, so this was sort of a bummer. They had tons of Knick knack type stuff you could purchase almost l like you were at a kiosk at the airport. I did end up purchasing 1 cheese as I just could not pass it up and was not able to try it, they have a Chocolate Cheese, it was described as tasting like a tootsie roll, it did not taste like a tootsie roll and was welcomed to the trash can. read more

Frankenmuth Cheese Haus - Cheese Shops Near Me - Frankenmuth, Michigan

We have visited Frankenmuth quite a few times and we always stop in the Cheese Haus. They have such a large variety of cheese to choose from. They even had 16 year aged cheese. The prices have a wide range depending on the type of cheese you are getting. They even have chocolate cheese too. The store is not just for cheese. They had a wide variety of things. They have some beers on one wall. They also have some meat sticks and other meat snacks. They do have snacks, candy, and popcorn. They have souvenirs too. The shop has sliding doors which was a plus with a wagon. It is a little hard to get in if people are standing because you can only fit one line of people. The shop is a little tight but you can still get through if you ask people nicely to get by. Overall, it's a nice shop that is worth stopping in and checking out. read more

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We absolutely loved our visit to the Frankenmuth Cheese Haus! They have an incredible selection of high-quality cheeses with so many unique flavours to choose from. One of our favourite things is that you can grab any brick and have the staff slice off a smaller portion if you don't want the whole thing. Super convenient, and the team is always friendly and happy to help. It was tough to choose, but we ended up taking home the Mont Buffalo Wing Cheese, Maple Syrup Cheese, and the Smoked Butter. All amazing. We also grabbed some Wisconsin cheese curds, which were tasty, though we do wish they had that squeaky bite we love. Would've also loved some free samples (or maybe they were there and we just didn't see them!). Highly recommend checking this shop out. And parents... please don't let your kids climb all over the Cheese Maus statue...the poor guy's nose has definitely taken a beating For more travel and food reviews, check out our YouTube channel -- A&M Roam! read more

9/27/25 we stoped in here as we were browsing the shops along Main Street in Frankenmuth, MI. The store was friendly, inviting and lots to pick from. The prices were reasonable and the food items looked yummy. Our guest found things to take bake home with them which is a great thing. Stop in here should you find yourself browsing downtown Frankenmuth. read more

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Went to Frankenmuth to get in the spirit of the holidays. Went to the Cheese Haus and enjoyed looking at all the cheese flavors, mustards, sausages and Knick knacks in the shop. I brought home five different kinds of cheese and will serve it for Thanksgiving. Staff was very friendly and helpful. I'll update about the cheese after I serve it next week!!! I would definitely go back again to this lovely town! read more

Lots of shopping options, very cute exterior. A little frustrated by the lack of cheeses that were from Michigan, especially with a place called Cheese Haus. read more

Do you like cheese? Holy cow! You have SO many choices here. We asked to have some of the pre-packaged cheeses cut into smaller portions and they were happy to do that. There are many other items in the store (soup mixes, apparel, drinks, candy, sweets....) Your wallet will definitely be lighter when you leave! read more

The store is very big, little tight on some aisle but so much cheese to choose from! Some is local and some is imported, they usually have samples too! The fudge is very good also, some cheese are a tad strong or tart but if thats your thing you wont mind. The staff is very knowledgeable and helpful, they dont mind answering questions. Sometimes they have deals if you spend so much you can get a free cheese knife or cutter to take home with your cheese. The vibe is very chill, almost like a country store definitely always stop in when we are in the area i love my cheese read more

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The atmosphere here is very hodgepodge. I was expecting a more orderly selections of cheese. However, Cheese is actually only a small part of the business. There's 3 small bin areas of variety of cheese. I've been to cheese shops near Middlebury and Shipshewana in Indiana and they had rows of Cheese in a large quantity. I was expecting that. There seemed to be more of an emphasis on variety cooking products. The staff was very nice and helpful. The cheese was excellent. Overall a 4 star review. Even with the hodgepodgeness, it was a fun place. Would I return? Yes. Lastly Shout-out to J.N. Chaney's Backyard Spaceship Series, which mention Frankenmuth and Cheese Haus. Icky and Funboy are huge fans. read more

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They have butterkaise cheese! Oh how much we have scoured the shelves in Florida trying to find it. My wife loves making the Wisconsin Three fondue; which requires fontina, blue, and of course, butterkaise. And the cheese we are never able to find is butterkaise. Publix used to sell it in the deli, but it has been about 8 years since then. We also found cheese curds, which are my wife's favorite! Sadly, we they don't offer anything to sample, but everything looked amazing. Whenever we are back, hopefully with our daughter, we will definitely have to return. read more

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In Frankenmuth, what the Cherry Republic did for Michigan sour cherries, the Cheese House does for cheese ... it provides an over-abundance of choices in cheese, wines, and all the accessories and extras related to those. Hint: come here before you have a big lunch because there are tastings of many of the cheeses. That said, if you like cheese, you'll like the Cheese House. Nicely staffed with friendly people, there were a number of stations where one could sample different cheeses ... spread on crackers or dipped-in with a pretzel. After that, you follow the floor layout around to the open-air self-serve coolers where you could grab a brick or slices of those cheeses that you were interested in. In addition ... for the real cheese aficionado ... they have a huge cooler where they store most of the wheels of cheese and other large portions. For example, you could get 5 year old cheddar, or 7 year old, or 10 year old, and even 17 year old cheddar. I never knew they had so many selections of a single, simple cheese. Great stuff. Besides cheese they had cheese curds (sort of a similar theme) and a number of candy offerings. Staying with the cheese theme, they also offered many of the charcuterie toppings one might like to have with the cheese. This place takes cheese and crackers to a new level. There are a number of gift items for the buying, many interesting and unusual. They even had a big selection of soft drinks from around the country along one wall, many of which you rarely see in your local outlets ... same for the beer. Fun place, and recommended. read more

Despite the customer service rep emphasizing that they offer 270 varieties of cheeses in their center cooler, I would be surprised if there was even 27 varieties actually being offered the day I was there... We were completely underwhelmed. read more

This place had some pretty cool things that were unique to the area..I must visit type of place if you are in the area

Calling all cheese lovers! While in Michigan my sister and her hubs wanted to go to the Christmas Mall... along the way we seen signs for cheese everywhere. My keto taste buds perked up and I insisted we find the cheese. We parked behind the building and walked up to the Cheese Haus... *instant charm* They have a great set up outside for tourists and locals alike to enjoy the ambiance and snack on some wine and cheese. From house made cheeses, sold by the pound and cheese wheel... to 18+ year aged cheddars sold my the block. They had it all. Every flavor combination you can imagine... goat cheeses... chocolate cheese. You name it. Picked out some wine to go with my cheese samplings and I was a happy camper. If you're driving through Frankenmuth the Cheese Haus is a must stop. It's worth it, trust me! read more

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Cheese curds. Cheese dip. Cheese by the pound. CHEESE HEAVEN. A must stop shop to fill your fridge or when you are gift shopping. And if you forgot your own cooler, they do sell ice packs they slip into your plastic bag for $1. Will it keep it cold forever? No, but it something! They also have little knick knacks here and there for kids, snacks, chips, sauces and wines. You will find something that will catch your eye if you visit! Just remember, bring a cooler in the car! read more

They have chocolate cheese here! Like, literal cheese that is brown and has chocolate in it. I feel like Ween would like this place. In any case, I like this place, and so did my cheese-loving son. We had a good time walking around the store and looking at all of the different cheeses. There are just so many different varieties that it was a little overwhelming. In the dairy case, cut into different-sized wedges, they have lots of different cheeses that have different flavor combinations, like Colby bacon cheese, pepperoni cheese, Monterey dill, onion & chive cheddar, horseradish havarti ... the list goes on. Cheese Haus also has a good selection of wine (including local wine), specialty popcorn, dozens and dozens of different hot sauces, imported candy, a plethora of beverages and lots more. If you're into that sort of thing, you have to take a photo by the giant mouse and cheese statue outside the store. It's a Frankenmuth photo op, for sure. read more

This is a cheese lovers haven. I was hoping to try the cheese curds before I bought them, but the employee said they weren't sampling anything due to employee shortage. You know that scene in Forest Gump when Bubba names all kinds of shrimp dishes? That's how many kinds of cheese curds they had. Max spotted a Butterkaise and I wished we could bring it home because I make a killer Wisconsin Three Fondue with that cheese. The store is clean and screams cheese. However, they have other finds like honey, jams, and gifts. read more

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It's a super cool throwback type of shop with a LOT of cheese options, but also throwback candy and wine.

So many types of cheese!!! They had some jerky and breads or pretzels but the main attraction was cheese, obviously. Although I was surprised at how many gifts they had stocked and kitchen tools that I didn't expect. Everything was well stocked and organized Staff was polite read more

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The store was pretty interesting, it was all things cheese all throughout the store. I guess just like its name. the workers seem very friendly. The store was very bright and very clean. I think that there are many options to try the cheeses, but at that point, we had already had a huge lunch and didn't really want to taste anything. They also had lots of different drinks, tchotchkes, candies, and other random things. read more

Frankenmuth Cheese Haus - Cheese Shops Near Me - Frankenmuth, Michigan

No explanation needed, love this place. Downtown. Great staff. This location is usually crowded around the holidays but it's worth it. Quality of everything is top-tier. The cheese is great too read more

Frankenmuth Cheese Haus - Exterior. Great photo opportunity. - Cheese Shops Near Me - Frankenmuth, Michigan

Never bought cheese here, but I love the jams and other foods. This time I bought a Swedish dish towel for a gift. They have really funny shorts and pants that would make a great gift for someone silly. Definitely a required spot to visit if you're in Frankenmuth read more

This is a unique business that is part of Frankenmuth. A customer will "Smile and Say Cheese Please after walking inside to shop!" As A Pre-Birthday visit to Frankenmuth the Cheese Haus was on my list to shop for my favorites and also to find new cheese blocks referred by a Yelp friend in Las Vegas. No samples were available to taste test on my Thursday 9/16/2021 visit. The photos I posted clearly shows that the bin areas were well stocked and organized with signs showing the many soft blocks, refrigerated blocks as well as Cheese Flavored Spreads. This store carries a variety of International & Gourmet Cheese as well as those thin delicious Breton Crackers to enjoy with your favorite cheese choice. In the refrigerated areas are summer sausage, jerky sticks, as well as the popular "Chocolate Flavored Cheese!" I opted not to buy, and regret my decision based on Gloria's opinion from Yelp. So as Arnold would say "I'll be Back!" In October to buy and try a block of Chocolate Cheese then post my photos of tasting and opinion too. :-) The merchandise here is well stocked so make sure you take the time to slowly walk throughout the store from front to back before checking out at the registers. I saw perfect mini wine bottles at $4.99 to buy for home tasting, a picnic basket or to enjoy at a concert in the area as well. There are table areas with jars of preserves, Jelly and Fall Pecans too! The upbeat music playing in this store also sets the mood for customers that are cheese and sausage shopping. Store Hours: Monday -Thursday 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM Friday & Saturday 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM Sunday 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM Amenities Are: Staff Wears Masks & Customers are Recommended To Wear Too Accepts Credit Cards Private Parking Lot in Back of Store Wheelchair Accessible Bike Racks Available Take-Out Available but NO Delivery Service of Merchandise. read more

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Cheese Haus is on the main strip in downtown Frankenmuth. While they have a very large selection, many of the cheese selections are pretty basic and just okay. It is a very large cheese store, and they sell alcohol and tourist items; but as far as actual cheese shops go, it's pretty average. We did buy a nice horseradish cheese spread that was quite good. Many of other cheeses we bought on our trip ended up being "just okay". The bottom line is that Cheese Haus is a Frankenmuth classic, but it's more of a tourist attraction than a true cheese monger. While in town, you should definitely stop in, take your picture out front with the famous mouse, and feel free to buy anything that looks good. The staff is friendly and the quality is about average - so it's not a waste of time. read more

Frankenmuth Cheese Haus - Located right off of main street. Next door was a fun little food truck and outdoor patio - Cheese Shops Near Me - Frankenmuth, Michigan

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Oh man - tons of cheeses here and I wanted to buy them all. Apparently pre-COVID they did a lot of samples around the store too - none today (5/22/21) due to COVID precautions though. I ended up buying the chocolate cheese, some roasted garlic cheese, and a German hefe weizen (sp?) bottle of beer for my boyfriend. I've tried out both the cheeses at home already; the chocolate cheese is definitely interesting but I'm not sure if I like it, it's more like fudge with a cheese aftertaste. The roasted garlic cheese was fantastic and would be great in a grilled cheese sandwich. The cheeses here range from like $6 to $50 (see my pic!) and they have a ton of varieties. I'll definitely be stopping by again next time I'm in town. read more

Love the wine and cheese selections... they have a big new store and the dejection is vastly improved... the prices are pretty high but they have so much to offer.. it's walk to wall gourmet cheese.. they even have a 'cheese cave' of sorts.. the service is decent, but can be better.. I like the new building and the huge mouse mascot statue outside - it's a tourist spot for selfies (we took a couple). We liked the eclectic array of craft wines, cheeses, dips and snacks, along with a pretty nice selection of housewares, gifts for the wine and cheese connoisseur and souvenirs. read more

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We LOVE this place! They have many samples to try before you buy, and they offer an extensive selection of cheeses too. We visit every time we are in Frankenmuth. Their chocolate cheese is our favorite. The service has been friendly, and the atmosphere is always exciting! read more

Overpriced but necessary to stop in and check out. They have so many interesting cheeses and other fun things like candy and beverages. Also a great photo opportunity with the giant mouse and cheese statue outside lol read more

Frankenmuth Cheese Haus - Cheese Shops Near Me - Frankenmuth, Michigan

This is basically a cheese and candy store. It's very touristy and high priced. Nothing exceptional here. read more

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I have been a customer here for as long as I can remember. Their amazing pub cheese keeps us coming back again and again! A short while back they moved to a newer bigger location which is perfect for today's atmosphere. Up until the last few months, this location still had all of the amazing sampling, but for now, that has stopped. I have no updates on when or whether or not that will restart, but for now the important news is that they are currently opened for business! We were able to enter the shop wearing masks. The employees greeted us with such cheerful joy, it was refreshing to see a positive, happy atmosphere. Since the store has a newer location, there is more room to social distance, and to roam around to look at unique items. They had a full stock of their famous cheeses and other fine foods, like their amazing chocolate cheese. I also like their fun gifts you can purchase. The kids enjoyed getting some candy, like Kinder and other old fashion candies. They have a nice beer selection where you can purchase single cans and bottles.That is my favorite way to shop, because I would rather not commit to entire six-pack or case, I like to try one beverage at a time. They also have a nice variety of pop and other drinks to purchase. To check out, they have well established line, everything was very well organized as it always is during typical times. Lastly, the kids enjoyed watching the little animatronic show outside that educated guests about the different cows used to produce their famous cheese and their history. There was also a food truck outside the store selling scrumptious sounding sandwiches and treats featuring different cheeses. I believe this truck was connected to the store. read more

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If you're in the mood for a cheesy good time! This place is epic! They have 250 kinds of cheese with a lot of samples! A bunch wine to go with it. Candy and snack items. Cow and cheese themed clothes too! I would say that this is a must stop in to see when you're in town.. that is unless you can't have cheese! read more

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Yeah buddy! Cheese Haus expanded into this new location and it's lookin' fly! Check out the tasting counters in the back! The coolers for beverages and fancy meats to go with your cheeses! The candy and gifts in the front! The cute mouse souvenirs and more! Oh a pretty good selection of honey too (which made this beekeeper pretty delighted to see). All clean and shiny and ready for your enjoyment. Oh and the cheese! So many cheeses! From imported aged goudas, to domestic cheddars, cheese curds, and hausmade cheese spreads in flavors like jalapeño, horseradish, bacon and more. Also, a bit of novelty but still tasty are their specialty flavored cheeses like chocolate, chocolate mint, chocolate peanut butter, and fruits like strawberry and blueberry (the latter two would pair particularly well with a good Nila wafer, FYI). On our latest trip we got some cheese curds, hunter sausage, bacon cheese spread, some fancy German honey, and crackers. It was all so good! And they made the best snack for our drive back home after a day in Frankenmuth. Don't miss taking your photo with the Haus Maus and wedge of cheese in front too. Because if you don't take your picture with it can you really say you were there? read more

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What a delightful homage to homogenuzation, one-part gift shop and one-part epicurean cheese specialist, the Cheese Haus was a half-hour diversion as we killed time waiting for our reservation across the street at the venerable Zehnder's Restaurant. My current profile pic was taken here (Bavarian hat) and the suggested route through the rather large store is skirt the perimeter first! Samples: Although plentiful, not their highest end cheese. We enjoyed the crackers and spreadable cheeses though (go jalepeño). Some took flavors to excess (chocolate covered) but the plethora of Michigan, Wisconsin and Vermont artisan cheeses was definitely worth the browse. They also have e all kinds of affordable cheese accessories to bring on your next picnic use for holiday cheese and sausage plates. I strongly recommend the landsjaeger sausages to snack on. Another wonderful score was the purple saur kraut in the sealed bag. We heayedit up in boiling water a month later and found it sweet and fantastic with spicy curries. Should have bought more of both products. Overall, the Cheese Haus isone of my top three favorites in Michigan's Little Bavaria, also consider loading up on sausages, mustards and other local creations (especially fudge). read more

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Oh my gosh I can't believe I haven't already reviewed the Cheese Haus! I have been coming here since I was seven, and it's easily the best place in Frankenmuth. Definitely not nearly as good during the pandemic, since the samples are like 60% of the awesomeness, but still worth a stop either way. The cheese is OUTSTANDING here. My favorites are the chocolate cheese, mango habanero cheese, port wine derby cheese, and port wine cheese spread. But there are so many amazing cheeses here that it's so hard to choose! Buffalo wing cheese and chicken soup cheese are some other highlights for sure, and the strawberry cheese spread (best on Nilla Wafers!). I look forward to stopping in to the Cheese Haus every time I'm in town- it's an absolute must! read more

A must stop when visiting Frankemuth! It is a staple in the community and they recently built a brand new Cheese Haus that is bigger and better than the original structure. The original store is still there but next door is the new place. Taking a picture in front of the big piece of cheese and the mice is also a must. The new store is awesome. It is bigger, cleaner, and has much more than the original store. In the back are two stations for sampling the cheese. Who doesn't love samples?! There is obviously a ton of cheese but also smoke meats, candy, wine, and other goodies. Some non-food items like decorations can also be found. It is a tourist trap but a fun place to walk around. There is seating outside to enjoy your recently purchased cheese and crackers. Tip - bring a cooler to take your cheese back home. The store sells coolers but they upcharge like crazy! read more

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There are a lot of options of places to go & spend your time And money while in Frankenmuth. I decided to take my family to spend some of our time & money at the cheese haus. Let me tell you about how unpleasant our experience was.... There were a lot of employees working, none who even acknowledged us- i don't need my hand held while shopping but if you are an employee who is going to stair at me at least say "hi". My husband & i had our baby in a stroller & selected a lot of products. Stuff was really bare (cases & shelves) and there weren't any samples or areas of what seemed fresh- it wasn't even close to closing so i was confused. There were only 1-2 customers besides us in the store during our whole visit. When it was time to check out, a man in a chef's coat who seemed really unhappy to have to come to the register & ring us out "helped" us- i said hello & thank you & he did not reply at all. We presented him with a coupon we had from our hotel to receive a free gift if we spent a certain amt. of money. WELL- When i opened the free gift (which he just chucked it in a bag) i was first excited- yay a spoon holder & mine just broke & I've been in the market for a NEW one...but THEN i opened the box & i am so beyond offended. I will tell you right now that this is beyond disgusting so prepare yourself - it was a USED spoon holder with a chip in it- USED!! It is COVERED is rancid food caked on crusted garbage (front & back) AND cracked! MY FREE GIFT WAS LITERALLY A PIECE OF TRASH that the unhappy "chef" threw into my bag with the triple digits worth of cheese, candy & home supplies we purchased. At first i thought "this is a weird finish for a spoon holder." Well it wasn't a finish it was actual like rancid meat & sauce & food particles crusted to the outside on the top AND the bottom.... read more

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if you love cheese, this is the place--many different kinds & prices--yesterday we spent over $100 on cheese--lots of different gift ideas here also... read more

Frankenmuth Cheese Haus - cute sign out front... - Cheese Shops Near Me - Frankenmuth, Michigan

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