This farmer-owned cooperative has been in business for nearly 140 years (1876). Once you've tried…read moretheir Award-winning aged cheddar, you will never again be able to enjoy mass-produced brand-name cheddar. This will measurably improve your life. Don't forget to pick up a bag of extra-squeaky fresh cheese curds while you're there. Dee-lish!

Cheese Alert! Cheese Alert! This is definitely cheese heaven…read morefor any of you cheese lovers out there. This amazing little Cheese Factory located in Madoc, Ontario is just a short drive from Campbellford, Marmara and Warkworth but if you're a cheese lover like me, it's not too far from anywhere. I drove all the way from Brampton, actually I was close by staying in Marmora (see my other review) but still this place was on my list of things to see. The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable, their selection is amazing and the cheese curds??? Ohhh lets just say they didn't make it back home to Brampton. They store is reminiscent of a time gone by, it has a very rustic feel like an old country store, I loved it. They even have ice cream and fresh hot dogs to go and I don't mean those chincy little dogs, I mean these are bigger than the buns, yes I got me one of those as well. This is not a store you want to rush in and out of. Go on in, take your time and have look around, they have all sorts of treats and neat things. You must try their dip, if you don't see it up front by the cash ask for it, you won't regret it. So if you're in the Peterborough area or around Hastings County, make sure to make your way over to visit this amazing cheese factory.

From the owner: We sell a variety of cheese and milk products, as well as giftware and local prodcuts.read more

When passing through Balderson, this is a must visit. Not only for the cheese, but for the…read moreexcellent service that you'll only find in a small town shop that also stocks household staples, and a few other unique surprises. Ambiance is a refreshing change from the fast paced feelings you get from shops in larger cities.

Great products and friendly service I have been going there…read morefor many years Great ice cream. Squeaky cheese is the best

This place is great! It's got tons of local fresh and frozen that are high-end / organic /…read morefree-range and all the words you want to look for if you're looking for quality eats. The outside displays are always enticing; everything from fresh herb plants to produce can be seen as a backdrop to a small outdoor seating area, which is a great place to chill once you've grabbed a quick ready-to-go item for a snack or lunch. Typical items are sandwiches, fresh pizza, baked goods. Also, coffee is pretty decent. I'm a big fan of their move to support gluten free products. They currently carry Purest, a brand that's based in ON, and every Wednesday is gluten-free day; they have pizza and sandwiches that are really yummy. And, today I even scored a GF brownie - delicious. Prices definitely reflect the quality, which I won't complain about - it just makes it a more occasional stop for me.

Welcome change to the landscape of crappy convenient stores that dot the area around Queen's! Old…read moreFarm is owned/operated by a farmer and a chef and they offer a variety of products that are cooked up with local ingredients in their kitchen. Delicious soup, spinakopita and other goodies. They sell almost all local produce, with some flux during the winter months. Lots of meat, cheese options as well as veggies and a growing section of other staples like flour and beans. CSA drop-offs also abound here and it sort of turns into a cool little hub of activity in the summer. Not really much by way of seating area except during the summer time when the outside area turns into a patio area. Also probably some of the best coffee in Kingston. Bueno bean is the bomb.

Yummy havarti, old cheddar and cheese curds Their cheese especially the curds are second to none…read more A nice place to stop and pick up some after visiting Kingston. Had 2 brands of locally made honey, condiments and pickles. Nice assortment of add ons like healthy crackers etc. A small assortment of bagged candies and even a small deli tube of humbug candies too. yea Sadly, they stopped selling bigger blocks of cheese because it wasn't selling.

In addition to having some amazing cheese, Wilton is nostalgia for me. It was THE place to go and…read morebuy cheese when I was a kid, growing up in Kingston. It's still THE place to buy cheese. Whenever I am back in town, I at least have to stop and get some Wilton curds (and usually a bunch of other cheese to go along with it). The staff has been consistently friendly throughout the years too. I love this place.

The on-site cheese shop has a wide variety of cheeses produced at the attached factory. They also…read moreoffer a variety of cheese products that are not available anywhere else, such as cheese trimmings, which are the leftovers from preparing the regular packages, pressed together. They offer a variety of snacks to add to your cheese platters at your next party.

Great spot for locals and tourists!…read more This places has the best Cheese I have found...the smell in the store is amazing to!! If you have never tried Cheese Curd you must try it from Maple Dale, the store also carries Cheese Bread, Homemade Desserts, Honey, Maple Syrup and all types of cheese that you can imagine!

Courteous and knowledgable staff. Products quality is excellent. Been going there for several years…read moreand always have enjoyed everything I have purchased.

My boyfriend and I visited this location for the first time since it's right near our vet. We were…read moregreatly surprised at all they have to offer aside from meats their are walls and walls of sauces and dry rubs. And who could forget all of the cheeses! Kyle's Quality Meats also offers some treats for your K9 friends, they have a selection of foods for your dogs if they eat raw. We ending up buying a few spices and sauces as well as some sausage and burgers. The burgers had so much flavour and were so juicy and cooked up well. The blend of spices they put into their meats are unbeatable. We will definitely being going back sometime soon! The staff made our first treat so easy for us and who can beat clean quality meat for such fine prices.

A great selection of cheeses. I didn't get to try any of them but I took a few home. They are all…read moremade with rennet as an fyi for anyone with dietary restrictions. I did not know this before going. The staff are very friendly. They offer tastings outside in a nice space. Inside is quaint.

Bought the Groupon but then couldn't make it to the Picton shop; luckily, Patricia was nice enough…read moreto let me pick it up at their Etobicoke warehouse. Great deal on six kinds of cheeses; she also included sweets, a zucchini spread, and breadsticks too! See picture for the package. The only thing I'd change is their pick-up system; you have to email Patricia to make an appointment, and then update her every time your availability changes. It'd be easier for customers (and less hassle for Patricia) if it were an online booking system. However, these cheeses are wonderful-- I've never seen any of these brands before. Bravo on a fun assortment!

Herma's is cozy , feel @ home store ..absolutely love the ppl there .. each one is with a smile and…read moreready to help. Their stuff is unique . It is fun to discover things in there .. wish could give it more stars ..!

I love Herma's! They have so many options and you can always find something unique for yourself or…read morefor someone else. It is a FANTASTIC place for finding special gifts. I highly recommend getting a few gifts or nonperishable items here, then stash them away for the next time you need something special for someone just because or if you are going to a small gathering and want to take something for the host. They are always raved about, and it makes me look a little bit more like I have my life together when I show up with something that took more thought than a quick errand on the way. Service has always been great. No one is hovering over me or talking too much and distracting me from looking around, and they are always helpful if I have questions. Quality food, quality items and knowledgable kind people.

We have been very happy with the 1/2 cows that we purchase yearly from Cartwright Farms since Nov…read more2020. We are almost ready to make our fifth purchase. In my opinion there is a big taste difference between the store purchased meat and the meat we get from Jack.

Grass feed, grass finished and pastured. While not certified organic, John cares a lot about his…read moreanimals and his farms. When ordering, his butcher will custom cut if you only buy a 1/4 cow when others won't unless you get a1/2 -or more. They also dry age 21 days and sometimes longer but depends on the meat and what the butcher feels is best. The steaks and roasts have an incredible meaty flavour which makes me wonder where the flavour goes from supermarket meat? Please take your time when choosing what you put in your body. Get to know the farmer and make wise choices. We have tried a few different beef farmers in the area and Cartwright is by far the best value and quality we have found to date.