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    Guggisberg Cheese

    4.0 (40 reviews)
    ModerateCheese Shops
    Open 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Melissa B.

    When we pulled up to the Cheese Factory, I was so excited!! It was cheesy the way it was all decorated in the American version of the Swiss Alps, Sound of Music, Julie Andrew's Singing "The Hills are Alive"...lol!! I lived in Europe for about 4 years and it's not like this....lol But, it was very beautiful! I loved the bell chiming in the bell tower!!! This place is known for their award winning Baby Swiss Cheese so of course we had to buy some!!! They didn't offer any Cheese samples at all, not even in a controlled way!! A sample or 2 would have been nice.. We bought some Colby and some pepper jack along with a schnitzel seasoning packet and some German candy... We had a nice visit and you can look through the glass window walls and watch them make their advertised 84,000 pounds per day!!! The Baby Swiss is super Good!! Highly recommend to all and definitely going back

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    Tiffany O.

    I'm not big on Swiss cheese (actually, I don't think I really like it in the first place), but this experience is definitely worth having. They let you try all sorts of different Swiss and other cheeses they make here. When I was there, I don't think there were any other customers around, so it was nice to kind of have the whole store to myself to roam around in. There's also lots of quirky Amish items available for sale, as well as unique brands (like of soda) probably only sold in this region or in Amish areas. We ended up getting a mixed set of cheeses to snack on and bought crackers they sold here to go with them. If you ever plan on buying cheese from here to snack on, make sure to bring the proper accompaniments and sides (like crackers) to go with them instead of purchasing them here, unless you want to support their business in that way. The main problem I had was that we couldn't see any of the equipment running when I was there. I wanted to see how they make some of the cheese. There are also no places to dine/sit at inside that I noticed. You have to go outside to the picnic tables across the field. They need to mow the lawns more often here, unless they're trying to deter people from sitting at those picnic tables.

    Jim R.

    Guggisberg should be on your you list of places to visit when visiting the Millersburg area. There is plenty of cheese to try and their Swiss is top shelf. We have always enjoyed are visits as the staff is always friendly and helpful. I will say if you are not up for big crowds visiting in the off season is always a plus!

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    Rachel D.

    Came here for some of the famous baby Swiss, and it was a pretty quick visit. You can watch the cheese being made, but they only make the cheese on certain days and stop by 12pm. The store doesn't offer many samples of different cheeses like some of the other shops in the area. Worth coming just to try the baby Swiss since it's the most well-known in the area.

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    Merrill H.

    Continuing on my cheese review kick... Guggisberg Cheese prides itself on its Swiss cheese-making history. So much so that their building looks like it was taken straight from the Swiss Alps and dropped into the middle of nowhere (aka Ohio). Inside, you can watch how they make cheese from start to finish (minus milking the cow). Parking here can suck because the only parking lot is across the street. You'll end up having to run across the busy street, avoiding horse-drawn buggies and cars along the way. Unlike Heini's on the other side of town, Guggisberg focuses mainly on swiss cheese, although they do have a few others (colby, cheddar, etc.) You can't pork out on the samples here because of the smaller selection of cheese. So go to Heini's to eat a lot of sample cheese and get a bigger heini (haha) or go to Guggisberg cheese to get a bigger, um, guggisberg?

    John M.

    A cute little cheese shop with a big presence in the community and following. I visited on a Saturday afternoon on a cloudy April day. Somehow about 30-40 or so people where able fit into the shop while I was there. No worries, lines move quickly. This was my first visit and came only for the cheese. Immediately upon walking in my eyes experienced sensory overload from the assorted food items on the shelves and cheese throughout the store. There was cheese to taste test, which I was grateful for. I landed on their award winning swiss cheese and some beef sticks. Monday through Friday during business hours you can see the cheese being made. This is a must see place if you're in the area.

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    Samantha S.

    I have been coming down here from Cleveland with my Grandpa since I was a little girl. I remember watching them make the cheese through those great big windows.... and sampling the baby Swiss and it melting in my mouth. As I got older, and I was driving and making those trips alone, I ALWAYS had a list from family members of what cheeses to bring them. Until my grandfather passed 7 years ago, he was good as my passenger at least 2 times a summer. I now live out of state, and just came back for my family reunion... and today my girl fiend and I made the drive -- and everything is the same as before..... we sampled the cheeses and bought a bunch .... and some jellies and butters too.... The best part of this is that I have been coming here for 30 years, and it is the same as when i first started making this trip. Well worth the stop if you are in the Millersburg/Walnut Creek area :)

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    The best AWARD WINNING cheese, made on-site experience anywhere. Friendly staff. We go every time we are in the area. Don't miss out.

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    The cheese was delicious,and the honey suckers...yum...You could also watch cheese being made....

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    Heini's Cheese Chalet - Cheese samples

    Heini's Cheese Chalet

    4.5(91 reviews)
    3.6 mi
    $$

    Cheese, cheese and more cheese! One side of the place is alllllll the cheese. The other is the…read moregift shop. There are so many varieties of cheese available. Everything like traditional cheddar and swiss to more unique options like veggie, and buffalo wing. Most of the cheese had samples. It was a perfect way to get a sense of the differences between some of the varieties (standard vs smoked vs aged for example). Most cheese could be purchased in blocks, slices and cubes. They also had some beef stick options, dips and cheese fudge. I had never heard of cheese fudge before so was very intrigued. It had a different texture and flavor than traditional fudge but was definitely worth trying. They also have traditional fudge on the other side of the store. There were workers behind the counter actively packing cheese and willing to answer any questions you might have. Much like other tourist attractions, you have to walk through the gift shop to get to the cash registers. The line was kind of long, but it moved fairly quickly. This was a great stop with a lot of tasty products. Definitely recommend a visit!

    Stopping at Heini's is an Amish country tradition. What was always great about this place, was…read moretheir samples. You could try all the cheeses and take home your favorites! COVID guidelines took that away, but I'm happy to report the samples have returned Locally made from fresh ingredients, you will find some of the best tasting cheeses here. Plenty of other interesting items as well, like nuts, candies both new and classic and many other things for the eager tourist.

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    Pretzel Nook - Traditional pretzel with cheddar cheese sauce

    Pretzel Nook

    4.6(27 reviews)
    2.6 mi
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    The name is fitting, because it's a really small building which doesn't have a ton of room to…read moreaccommodate the line that always inevitably forms! However, there is plenty of seating outside. The employees were also nice and friendly. You can see them making the pretzels fresh from scratch, skillfully shaping them in one quick, fluid motion. These are probably the best soft pretzels I've ever had! The traditional pretzel had a bit of a crunchy crust on the outside with a soft, fluffy, and slightly sweet interior. It was dipped in a vat of butter and had just the right amount of salt. The cheddar cheese sauce that I ordered on the side paired perfectly with it (tasting better than the highly processed nacho cheese sauce, but they have that as option too). I also tried the cinnamon sugar pretzel, which was delicious and had a generous coating of it, but I still like the traditional more. These pretzels are top notch and I would absolutely come back anytime I'm in the area (and maybe try the pretzel dog next time)!

    Made fresh to order, it comes out piping hot and buttery. You can't go wrong! The shop was…read moretechnically supposed to be closed when we arrived around 5:45, but there is live music performed right across the street on Friday evenings, so they open up again during that time to cater to the folks coming to listen. Cool little shop!

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    Best pretzel I have ever eaten!

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    Grandpa’s Cheesebarn & Sweeties Chocolates - Outside

    Grandpa’s Cheesebarn & Sweeties Chocolates

    4.3(274 reviews)
    32.8 mi
    $$

    Love this place. Kinda better before COVID cuz the samples were easier to get. You just grabbed a…read moresample from the cups. Germ central. I get it. Now you have to ask. But the workers are nice about it. So it's fine. First floor you can order food and then eat it outside or in the patio area. Hot dogs are good. You can also get ice cream and sides like onion rings. All prices are pretty average for a cafe. The other part of the first floor are savory snacks and soups, jerky, dips, pretzels, popcorn, crackers, jelly's, teas and such. You can try it all. Prices are about mediocre. Not cheap but not outrageous. Upstairs are all the cheeses, dressing, sausages, jarred condiments. Again you can get a taste of most anything. Cheeses are from all over the world and all types spicy, sharp, dill, bacon, champagne, almost anything you can think of. Prices are more expensive than Giant Eagle, Trader Joe's, Aldi's and most stores. But the combination of cheese flavors are pretty unique. Something you can't just get at those other stores. And think of it as a treat. You're not going to buy that cheese every week. So a treat is nice. Overall it is a fun experience for the whole family. We didn't go to the chocolate Sweeties side. But I am sure that is amazing too. You can eat at the cafe, buy some snacks, treats and cheese. It's fun and you don't do this every day. At least that's how I look at it. $50 dollars later. LOL! I did buy some treats as gifts too. So that is another option to consider.

    We just happen to see this place while we were driving to Cleveland Ohio. Upon passing it looked…read morevery interesting and there were lots of cars outside. Of course I had to pull my my Yelp app to see if this place was worth the visit. Off rip it had 4+ stars and lots of reviews. On the review it said it is Ohio's premier cheese and chocolate destination. I had never heard of this place and I have lived in Ohio for years. Anyways they do sell LOTS of cheese and chocolates, jellies meats, honey and other little items. They have an upstairs and downstairs of stuff, they have separate buildings you can go in.They have stuff for kids like an outdoor game area. They have samples throughout and you can ask if you want to try something. We did end up going back once we left Cleveland, but it was as crowded or even more when we came back. We were able to get some samples of cheeses and they gave us a card where we could order on the website. They have spreadable cheeses and meats. I would have liked to have spent more time there to see and taste but our time was limited. They have a little food restaurant but we did not go inside to try anything. I ended up purchasing some homemade fudge and it was delicious. The customers and the staff was nice as well and we were greeting as soon as we arrived. I think one of the employees was cooking some bacon, and who doesn't love bacon. I didn't get to try any because everyone was right there waiting for the bacon to be done so they could get their sample. I would like to find out what time during the day that they are not so busy so that I can really enjoy my time there. But it was the weekend so everyone and their mama's was there to visit. lol I will come again I think I may try to go during the week so that I am able to walk through and enjoy what this place has to offer.

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    Heini's Cheese House - Where The Cheese Is Made

    Heini's Cheese House

    3.4(9 reviews)
    2.6 mi
    $$

    Love this place, we stock up every time we go to Ohio to visit family, moved away years ago.read more

    Never order online! I placed a surprise birthday order for my brother on July 9 for his birthday…read more When he didn't acknowledge it, I called Heini's to check on the order after verifying that payment had gone through on the 9th. No-one answered during their stated business hours so I left voicemail. After not getting a return call, I called again. The woman I spoke with looked it up, verified that payment had been received, and said it showed in their Paypal receipts but didn't go through to their website ... She took the order and said she would personally walk it through and it would be shipped out Monday. After still no acknowledgment by my brother by Thursday, I called to find out when it had been shipped but had to call numerous times before someone answered. I was told the order was canceled. When I responded that I had not canceled it, the response was "Didn't she call you?" One of the items wasn't available and she was supposed to ask whether a substitution was acceptable but apparently just canceled the order instead without notifying me. The woman I was speaking with said she would get it sent out but I told her I wanted a refund since it had now been 11 days and the order still hadn't been sent. The good news? I ordered from a competitor Amish cheese company and got more for $25 less!

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    Cheese Haven - Fun taffy flavors #UpCloseSavor

    Cheese Haven

    3.3(83 reviews)
    88.2 mi
    $$

    FULL DISCLOSURE: I stole a loaf of bread from this store. It's true, folks, no lie…read more I was around 7 or 8 years old when the family went to Cheese Haven to buy some things for the picnic we had planned later that afternoon. I was told to hold onto a loaf of French bread as they looked around. As it were, I quickly got separated from my mother and father and so with bread in hand, I walked out the door looking for them. I found my father outside having a smoke, and when he saw that loaf of bread, well, he wasn't very happy about it, but then again, he didn't make me take it back in either. So, many decades later: * The statute of limitations has passed. * I've made peace with my guilty conscience. * I stopped in again, a few weeks ago What I found was the same fun, kitschy, touristy place that it used to be. It's full of some things you need and some things you'll just want. They've got an impressive deli with all kinds of smoked meats and cheeses. Of course, all that needs to be washed down with some of their eclectic selection of sodas. Looking for something more adult? They have a huge selection of local Ohio beers and wines. If you're into the sweet and salty, there's plenty of candy and snacks. If you like spice, you'll find a surprisingly good selection of hot sauces too. Their prices are tourist haunt reasonable, so the cash register tally shouldn't be much of a surprise. Cheese Haven is a solid locally owned business that promotes Ohio based products with some good local stuff from all over the area. It'll delight and excite the younger ones and give some nostalgic feelings to the older ones. In any case, it's a lot of fun and a delicious stop while you're in the area. For me? Easily, 5 stars.

    Cheese Haven in Port Clinton, Ohio, is a well-known stop for a vast selection of cheeses, including…read moreaged, smoked, and blended varieties, along with deli items, smoked fish, and wine. We have been visiting for 60 years, and find this shop to be delightful; the nearby retail area has greatly developed. The title of "Walleye Capital of the World" is primarily claimed by two major locations: Lake of the Woods in Baudette, Minnesota, and Lake Erie in Port Clinton, Ohio. Port Clinton offers neat holiday experiences and the smoked cheese from Cheese Haven is a family tradition. Caveat: traffic may be heavy in this area; avoid u-turns.

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    Fun taffy flavors #UpCloseSavor

    Cheese Haven - Fun taffy flavors #UpCloseSavor

    Fun taffy flavors #UpCloseSavor

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