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Jewett's Cheese House - Keep an eye out for our sign on Earlville Road.

Jewett's Cheese House

4.7(7 reviews)
4.4 mi
•$$

Just visited this local cheesemaker. My daughter and I took a little fall ride and stopped in to…read morefind a delightful country store with a lot of charm. In addition to cheeses there were all kinds of local and specialty products. There were samples of just about everything in the store available and if you wanted to sample anything else all you had to do was ask. The 20 year old sharp cheddar was superb. We were able to put in our Christmas orders now, too. Now I won't be worrying about what to get certain people later on. Jewett's will take care of sending it out on time. This place is off the beaten path but definitely worth the detour. Call for hours as they are sometimes unusual. If you're not close enough to visit be sure to find them on line.

A bit of a drive from Liverpool but it was a sunny April Sunday so...There are a lot of cheeses,…read morejams, meats, and more packed inside this quaint shop run by a sweet woman and her kind and helpful sons. We wanted a smaller package of the garlic dill cheese curds and they were quick to make that happen for us. Garlic comes through with a nice snap of dill. Almost everything is available to sample just ask. Horseradish cheese was creamy with just enough horseradish to not overpower the cheese. The olive and roasted pepper was one I'd never had or seen before and it was good. I also grabbed a bag of mixed chocolate covered coffee beans sooo good. If you are familiar with Lively Run Farm in the Fingerlakes they also carry these as they are goat cheeses. Warm and welcoming we felt at home and will stop back again.

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Jewett's Cheese House - Our store

Our store

Jewett's Cheese House
Jewett's Cheese House - NY Tomato Basil cheddar & Garlic Dill cheddar with snacks

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NY Tomato Basil cheddar & Garlic Dill cheddar with snacks

Cooperstown Cheese

Cooperstown Cheese

4.3(20 reviews)
34.0 mi
•$$

I'm a huge cheesecake fan and coming from AZ this is by far the best cheesecake I have ever…read morehad!!!!! Amazing, great customer service, beautiful clean store, I would highly recommend this place for anyone!!!

Don makes the most incredible cheesecake I've ever had - crumbly yet creamy, perfectly sweet, and…read moretopped with just a hint of whipped cream. My wife and I bought a whole small cheesecake and brought it back to our B&B, the Landmark Inn. We sat together, ate it slowly, laughed, kissed, and made love. That simple cheesecake became the centerpiece of one of the most beautiful, intimate weekends we've ever had. It wasn't just dessert - it was magic. It reminded me how joyful life can be, how love feels, and how small, perfectly made things can create lasting memories. Thank you, Don, for your craft, your dedication, and for making something that became so much more than just cheesecake for us. My wife and I have been through some really tough times the past few years, and when I tell you that we reconnected over this cheesecake, I mean it. It's not just good, it was a big part of a moment in time that helped heal a part of us that was so very broken. What an amazing trip. We WILL be back. Thank you from the very bottom of my heart. P.S. to the girl that came in disgruntled when she found there was only plain cheesecake left, I hope you someday find happiness too. Maybe you should give the cheesecake a try. It worked for us. Doesn't my wife look happy with her PLAIN cheesecake?

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Cooperstown Cheese
Cooperstown Cheese
Cooperstown Cheese

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Muranda Cheese Company - Outside the barn

Muranda Cheese Company

4.9(136 reviews)
66.4 mi
•$$

My husband and I visited Muranda Cheese Company while we were in the Finger Lakes over the Fourth…read moreof July weekend, and it turned out to be one of the highlights of our trip. It was actually something my husband had come across while planning our visit, and we're so glad we made the stop. It was a hot afternoon, so pairing the cheese tasting with a cold beer and a hard apple cider felt like the perfect choice. You purchase your tasting tickets at the counter along with your drinks and then head to one of their tasting areas. We sampled 12 different cheeses while our hostess walked us through each one, explaining how it was made and the best ways to enjoy it. Every cheese was delicious, but our favorite was the Red Rider, which had just the right amount of heat. One thing we really enjoyed was that you can buy your favorite cheeses along with crackers and condiments, and they'll provide a cheese board and knife so you can put together your own lunch. We picked red rider cheese block, ordered another round of drinks, and spent an hour enjoying our own little cheese board. The property is beautiful, with plenty of Adirondack chairs overlooking a large open lawn. It was simply too hot for us to sit outside, so we stayed indoors, but I can imagine how lovely it would be on a cooler day. I also discovered a mustard-based condiment during the tasting that I loved so much I ended up buying five jars to take home as gifts for family and friends. If you're visiting the Finger Lakes, Muranda Cheese Company is absolutely worth the stop. Between the guided tasting, the beautiful setting, and the opportunity to build your own cheese board, it makes for a fun and memorable experience.

My husband and I visited Muranda Cheese Company last week when we were in the Finger Lakes for the…read moreFourth of July. We had such a fun time. I was dying to visit, because they offer cheese tastings, so I'll start my review by describing that experience! You walk up to the bar, tell them you want to do a cheese tasting, and they had you a ticket. Then you can walk to one of their two tasting areas (you'll see long tables with staff on one side and customers on the other, with lots of cloches with cheese under them) and get started on your tasting. You get to try 12 cheeses, and they give you a little tasting sheeting so you can rate and take notes on the cheeses. It only takes a few minutes, but it was fun and a great way to learn about their cheeses. If you're not into a cheese tasting or if you want more than just the tasting, they offer charcuterie boards, Finger Lakes wine, wine slushies, beers, cider, and non-alcoholic drinks. You can also buy a block of cheese and eat that, too! I did the cheese tasting (fun - and I liked most of the cheeses), and we shared a wine slushie as well. We arrived pretty close their closing time, but I was glad we had time to experience what Muranda has to offer! They have a shop in the back, where they sell their cheeses, wines, pottery, and other Finger Lakes products. There's also an amazing patio off the shop, with gorgeous views, rocking chairs, and tables. They host live music at this really cool stage above the bar. So you can eat cheese, have a drink, and listen to some live music in a beautiful barn? Sold. It's a fun time. And I recommend it between wine tastings or other activities you get up to in the Finger Lakes!

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Muranda Cheese Company - Back deck area overlooking beautiful farm land. The deck has plenty of seating to enjoy.

Back deck area overlooking beautiful farm land. The deck has plenty of seating to enjoy.

Muranda Cheese Company - Entry to barn

Entry to barn

Muranda Cheese Company - Sunday concert

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Sunday concert

Hollenbeck's Cider Mill - frozen

Hollenbeck's Cider Mill

4.6(36 reviews)
39.4 mi
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Hollenbeck's is my go to for cider and donuts in the fall…read more The line is almost always out the door in the fall so be prepared to wait. While you wait you can select a peck or bushel of apples, or maybe send a scout out to the baked goods and fudges, or watch the old cider press in action. When you reach the donuts you can pick from powered sugar, cinnamon powdered sugar, or plain. Personally I think plain is the best because they are hot, crispy, pillowy delights. There is a limit in that you can only buy 4 dozen donuts per person. The cider itself fresh pressed right before your eyes. Two people work together to layer the mash and wood pallets on a very old and incredible press. The cider is well filter and not as sweet as other ciders but very good! One note: you cannot buy cups of the cider- you have to buy a half gallon or gallon and then open it outside. On the pie side you can actively see and smell the pies being made. If you would like a pie for a special occasion you might want to call ahead to reserve one as they sell FAST. In the cold cases on the pie side is also where the cheese curds, summer sausage, and some meets such as elk and lamb are available. The great thing is the baked goods are available all year, so Hollenbeck's is a great stop even in the spring and summer. Also of note it smells like pressed apples ALL YEAR! Parking- one entrance, one exit. There is parking in the front and back, and some street parking as well.

Love, love, love Hollenbeck's! Apples, pies, donuts, cheese curds, cider and more! It smells like…read morehome inside The chicken pot pies are to die for. Only complaint- wish they were open year round

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Hollenbeck's Cider Mill - Inside

Inside

Hollenbeck's Cider Mill - Nuts

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Hollenbeck's Cider Mill

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Lowville Producers Cheese Store - Dairy Store~

Lowville Producers Cheese Store

4.6(14 reviews)
65.8 mi
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I adore this little local cheese shop in Lowville, NY. Not to mention, it is both the highlight and…read moremidpoint of our annual trip to visit my Nana's resting place. This humble little shop offers a small merchandise section, a wide variety of fresh cheeses and other dairy products, some pantry goods and a divine section of handmade chocolates. Samples of various cheeses to include curd cheese is available for sampling. A bacon horseradish cheese was featured and WOW, delish! An apple pie sharp cheese was also available for tasting. It was unique in flavor, but not my cup of tea. Due to the fact we will be on the go for many hours today and without refrigeration, we purchased a variety of candies rather than cheeses. I purchased the chocolate covered kettle chips and shared with the family. A couple of these chips go a LONG way and the pairing of sweet and salty is always a winning combination. The chips are coated with a generous amount of chocolate. The cashier was very cheerful and pleasant. The checkout process was slightly longer due to the credit card machine being out of order. Finally, there is a really cute cow in a field next door that makes for a great photo opp! I highly recommend checking this place out if you find yourself in town and the cheese is reasonably priced.

Everything went well everytime I went here love that it has about every cheese you want and then…read moresome, I moved to the south and cheese curd here

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Lowville Producers Cheese Store - Storefront

Storefront

Lowville Producers Cheese Store
Lowville Producers Cheese Store - Cheese Curds~

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Cheese Curds~

The Local Culture - cheese - Updated November 2026

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