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Wisconsin Cheese Mart

4.3 (28 reviews)
Closed • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Elizabeth B.

We haven't had time this visit to do a creamery or cheese factory visit, yet this cheese mart downtown 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!

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Mary C.

Besides having a fancy selection of cheese wheels and cheese curds, they also have cute souvenir items like this cow mug! Also cheese hats and magnets.

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Max M.

Wisconsin Cheese mart is a local spot in downtown Madison that offers unique flavors of local cheese and savory smoked meats. When walking downtown, I usually always stop by with friends to check out the new cheeses that are available. Wisconsin Cheese Mart offers a good selection of mostly individual portioned cheeses and offers free samples of their season cheeses. The store is pretty small and there's not indoor seating. I like the aesthetic of the store and the cashier is very nice. Check out Wisconsin Cheese Mart if you have a dairy craving or want to up your cheese game.

I went to the Cheese Mart on State Street in Madison. Unfortunately, the generous sampling I was expecting was non existent, I say this based on a previous. The first time I visited, there were probably 9 different these to sample on the sample table. On the first visit, I enjoyed the aged cheese. The 5 year sample was great.. This time was not such a moving experience. There were only two bowls on the sample table, and they were emply. I did purchase a few blocks of cheese, but that was because I had the experience prior. The cheese is good, as you might notice someone"ahem" already busted the wrapper and cut into my Smoked Cheddar Cheese block. The mart is a cute shop, but the proprietor might have a higher conversation rate if customers entering the store were able to actually sample more of the cheese .

Olivia S.

This place has an amazing selection of cheese!! I was here for the cheese curds and it did not disappoint. I also got a cute little cooler for spending over a certain amount of money. I thought that was so cute. They also had 4 cheese samplers out for you to try. I got a couple different flavors and was surprised how much I loved the Dill & Garlic and Mango Habanero (spicy) flavors! Their prices are great too!

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Ron D.

Lines were long for lunch spots on State street so just nibbled on some delicious cheese for a snack

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I brought back 7 cheeses, if that tells you anything. So happy with my experience there.

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Great little spot for great cheese. several samples to taste. We even got a cooler bag with an ice block for our 5 hour trip home.

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Great selection. Packed on ice perfectly!! Arrived right on time. Great choice for the cheese lovers

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Super cute shop, friendly staff, and so many cheeses to pick from. I loved that they had a tasting table with a variety to choose from.

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“Besides having a fancy selection of cheese wheels and cheese curds, they also have cute souvenir items like this cow mug!”

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Best stop ever! The…read moreselection is incredible and the staff is so friendly and helpful. The cheese curds fried and regular are off the charts!

Oh rats! I was hoping this place'd be better…read more.. Driven past this on roadtrips many a time; decided to actually stop in and check it out on the most recent trip. I'd been drawn in by the silly rodent statue on top of the building, because I like touristy shops. Upon entry I immediately realized the place was kind of dingy and gross. We got there with about half an hour 'til closing and this fact certainly showed in the affect of all the employees. I was curious about sampling some of the cheeses, but all of the employees were apparently too busy getting ready to close to help us, so we didn't get to try any of the many varieties. It was a bit odd to me to have potential customers there in the store during business hours, and the employees are steadfastly ignoring our presence to turn off the lights and such. We took the hint, quickly used the restroom, made a small courtesy purchase, then left. Speaking of the restroom, the floors were really sticky. Eww. Noticed they had lots of signage up that they were hiring. Yeah, they should probably hire someone who gives AF, if I'm being really honest, cuz it seems to me this place probably was great at one point but has fallen into disrepair. I got a couple pieces of taffy and hubby got a bag of nuts. We could tell from the taste/texture that these items had been sitting for awhile. I'm not a proponent of wasting food, but if your store can't turn products around before they're expired, I recommend perhaps just not selling those things and stick to cheese... Anyway, reckon we'll try out another of the many cheese shops in Wisconsin next time we drive through. There's certainly plenty to choose from!

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Kilwins is a dangerous place to walk into if you have a sweet tooth! Between the homemade fudge,…read morechocolates, caramel apples, and ice cream, it's hard to decide what to get. We stopped in for ice cream, and it was excellent. The texture was what really stood out to me. It was incredibly thick, creamy, and rich, exactly what I want from a good scoop of ice cream. You can tell the difference between this and the lighter, more airy ice cream you find at some other places. I also enjoyed being able to watch the staff making chocolates and other treats right behind the counter. The selection is impressive, with everything from classic fudge to chocolate-covered pecan clusters and some pretty elaborate caramel apples. It's the kind of place where you go in for ice cream and end up looking at everything else for another ten minutes. The shop itself has a classic candy store feel, with plenty of treats on display and a lively atmosphere. Definitely worth stopping in when you're craving something sweet. I'd happily come back for another scoop, although next time I might have to leave room for some fudge!

The fudge here is INCREDIBLE! I got the sea salt caramel fudge, and omg, IT WAS SOOOO GOOD!! I…read morecouldn't eat the whole slice at once, so I made it last 3-4 days, and enjoyed every single bite. I love finding new places and giving myself an excuse to try something different, and I'm SO glad we stopped here. Plus... the service was also amazing, super kind and welcoming. If you're in or around Madison, Wisconsin and have a sweet tooth, definitely stop by!! 100% recommend.

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