I hate to give a cute little country place like this a 2 star, but I was SO sad when I visited this…read morelittle place hoping to get fresh off the farm cheeses and curds. The person working said, "sorry, we are just a distributor." We do not have local off the farm cheeses. I was so sad after biking 20 miles past all those cows! Don't bother leaving Madison for this place, you can get the same stuff at Metcalfes. That being said the cheese I did get was yummy, wherever it was from....

I came here to get fresh cheese curds and left with a lot more. They carry a number of local…read moremustards and jams in addition to cheese from the region and around the world. I particularly liked their leek & wild morel jack and an imported potato goat cheese (sounds weird, but it's delicious!). Arrive on horseback and get a discount! If you can't go in person, they also do mail order.

When you're in the Cheese Capital, your first stop has to be a cheese shop--and Fromagination is…read moreone of the top-rated cheese stores in the U.S. for a reason. This place is a dream if you love cheese (or snacks in general). You can sample a ton of different cheeses, and the staff is super helpful at guiding you toward what you'll actually love. I tried multiple varieties and ended up taking home their top-selling, award-winning cheese--and wow, it lived up to the hype. They also have all the perfect add-ons for a cheese board, so it's an easy stop whether you're building a picnic, hosting, or just want a great souvenir from Madison. Save this for your next trip to Madison, Wisconsin!

This. Place. Is. Awesome! It was recommended on a work website, as a must visit when in Madison…read more And I can see why! It is a small shop that does big business. They have such a wonderful selection of all things cheese related. Not just delectable dairy, but all kinds of accoutrements, snacks, seasonings, even books about cheese. They have samples, sandwiches, and even glasses of wine available. It is a shopping experience. I was there on a random weekday, and the shop was busy. Though they were fully staffed and able to quickly attend to everyone there. Unfortunately, this was my first stop while I was out exploring the town, and I didn't want to go back to my hotel yet and didn't purchase anything. By the time I came back around, they had just closed. I will know better next time.

This place is huge and has free samples around every corner!…read more Reasonable prices on meats and cheeses, plus a large selection of other specialty items for tailgating, charcuterie boards or just BBQing in the backyard! Staff are super welcoming and offer you wine or bourbon samples as soon as you walk in. They're happy to direct you or help you select items. I will most definitely make this a frequent stop!!!

All the canned food is basic, nothing stands out. Same for cheese. This is not the best Wisconsin…read morecan offer. Where are these items even produced?Where is it actually made?

Had lunch here yesterday with Jr. Great service…read more Great food. We ordered the pretzel and the cheese curds for appetizers. I had the rueben. Great vibe inside. Great location. We plan on visiting again for dinner.

If you find yourself in this part of Wisconsin, Baumgartner's is a must stop. Beer, cheese, and…read moregood vibes! We got the tuna melt and the second best chili, both of which were lovely on a cold winter day. Service was awesome, plenty of fun things to look at on the walls, the entire restaurant was in good spirits.

Nice place fun cheese. Was a nice little spot with a few different options. More artisan.read more

Stopped in town and decided to try the havarti cheese curds -- they were delicious. Took them home…read moreand put them in a frying pan, they crisped up but still held their shape...even better! Cute shop you should definitely stop by to see. The staff was also very kind.

12-26-2023 My first…read moretime using this brand of cheese- Emmi Switzerland cheese selection traditions- Le Gruye're... I found a recipe back in November, calling for Le Gruye're and wanted to make it for a Thanksgiving dinner.. Today, I finally had the time to make it... It came well packaged and for the price was a good size.. Can't wait to taste !!

Recently we were at a party where the hostess had purchased a dozen or more cheeses from Cheesers -…read morethey were all great. So when we were heading to Stoughton we knew we needed to stop at this place. The store was hopping on a late Saturday morning. We were there for the cheese but the front part of the store was filled with wine and liquor (they also have a tasting room upstairs - apparently it is a do-it-yourself tasting). They also have gifts and gourmet foods. The cheese counter probably had over 100 selections. There were many tempting cheeses. We selected a smoked blue cheese that we are looking forward to try. Given the wide selection we will definitely stop here again when searching for interesting cheeses even though it is a 25 minute drive.

Visiting Stoughton, we had just finished lunch and were looking for a place to grab a little…read moredessert. We headed downtown to check it out. Since it was a Monday, most of the shops and restaurants were closed, but Cheesers was open -- and they had Babcock (UW-Madison) ice cream. It's a cute little shop with lots of gourmet food items, wines, and gifts. We got a couple of cones. Union Utopia for me, served in generous portions on a sugar cone. So good on a warm day. The owner was super nice and told us a little about the downtown area, especially the Opera House that offers concerts. Definitely seems like a place we'd love to come back to.

We have stopped in this store many times over the years especially after being at the Saturday…read moreFarmers market. The store feels a bit sparsely stocked but they do have a nice selection of cheeses from around the state. They do offer some small samples. The prices are not cheap but similar to other specialty cheese stores around the area. We've picked up many different cheeses here over the years. This store isn't as nice or as well stocked as their location in Milwaukee on 3rd Street. I hope this place continues to survive on State Street.

We haven't had time this visit to do a creamery or cheese factory visit, yet this cheese mart…read moredowntown Madison was a fabulous stop for us to learn more about the State of WI's cheese producers and sample (free) some of the most popular ones! The staff was helpful with our questions, grateful they offer drinks for purchase, and a public bathroom. Also - perfect stop for souvenirs/gifts! Super cute store!

A must stop for amazing ice cream! So many great flavors & so many other items, fresh cheese, milk…read moreand much more! Great place for lunch too! Lots of fun for the kids outside in the play area. You can also schedule a tour and see how milk is produced. Real friendly folks & such a great place!

We went on a Thursday in November at 11 am…read more Food 3/5: if you like grilled cheese and nothing else, this will be your favorite stop. Overall not many options besides grilled cheese. We all got grilled cheese variations with apples, salad and soup as sides. The chicken bacon ranch grilled cheese was overall the best. Both of the salads had rotten leaves, so best to avoid that unless you're ok picking through for good leaves. Service 5/5: the food came quickly and the staff was very friendly. Ambiance 1/5: we were very disappointed overall since they hype themselves up as an experience that includes cows. There were no cows in sight. I know during the summertime they will have baby cows, but overall to me there should be more transparency around not actually seeing cows when you visit the creamery. Other than that there is a small parking lot that can get very busy at times, but plenty of places to sit. We did love the kids playground outside but all of the bikes were broken/didn't work and the bags put away for corn hole. Overall we were really disappointed at this trip. No cows and lunch was just ok. If you are looking for a spot just for ice cream, they have amazing options and plenty of room for the kids to play, just don't tell your kids there are cows because you likely won't see any.

Inn stay: 5. Event experience: 3…read more We received a call from Debbie the day of check-in letting us know our room was ready early, if we wished to check in ahead of time. Upon arrival, it was so helpful to have our own assigned parking spot. As soon as we entered the lobby, Debbie was a delight and greeted me by name; she escorted us to our suite and showed us the amenities and answered any questions we had. The room was clean and spacious, and the grounds along the Sugar River were lovely. We were immensely pleased with our stay. The Seafood Soirée event felt hodge-podge. VIPs didn't get any sort of band to tip off the bartenders that our drinks were free for the first hour; two separate times I heard staff in other areas talking about workers getting placed behind the bar without being trained (one resulted in a coordinator having to comp a bottle of wine as the bar staff was misinformed). So the lines were long, the chairs should have been pulled away from the bar as they got in the way and people tried to sit in them. Trying to meet Andrew Zimmern as a person with manners was difficult as staff didn't even attempt to keep order and people kept budging in without waiting. The food served during the VIP hour was underwhelming. Then we get to 4 pm and walk out to the stations to find the food wasn't ready. Cue milling about. Then the two chef celebrities didn't even speak on time. We eventually left early and went back to our room. So regarding coordinating and hosting an event, they really missed the mark. We would definitely stay at the Inn again, and in fact are already talking about returning. But would we spend a few hundred dollars to attend an event there again? No.

Surprisingly nice spot for a rural Wisconsin town. Food was really tasty and the staff were really…read morefriendly. On a nice day the patio outside is a lovely place to sit. There happened to be live music playing in the field across the creek so we got to enjoy that as well. Honestly, for a rural Wisconsin town this is a 5 star spot. Burger was excellent. Beer salad was excellent. Ceasar salad was average. Good beer selection. Then walk next door for some tasty ice cream. I'll be back.