This is coming from me in full tourist mode, and I hope I don't sound ignorant, but when I think of Wisconsin one of the first things I can think of is cheese. And of course I saw this place and knew I had to check it out. The location is what feels like the downtown Milwaukee area. The folks here are very friendly and very, very helpful. They have a good variety of cheese here. Different types and aged at different intervals. You can go from the more mild younger cheese to the older sharper cheese as an example (trust me there's a lot of cheese here). I would definitely hit this place up more if I lived in the area. I ended up taking a little bit of cheese for my trip home from here as well as some gourmet popcorn seeds. read more

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If you're looking to stock your fridge or get a gift, this is the place for cheeseheads! They have a huge selection of award-winning, unique cheeses and even offer samples of select picks for the day. The store itself is spacious and the employees working are very friendly. read more

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I came here twice in three days. TWICE! What a gem of a store. I really love stores like this that's a good offerings of local goods and also a great gift shop and also a place you can get grab and go items. I managed to do all three! I got a variety of cheese, meats, crackers, souvenirs, etc. Dropped a lot of dough I guess cuz I got one of those cooler bags that you get if you spend over $60-65 (forgot). I can't believe I found butterkase there. I haven't had butterkase cheese since I was in Germany. The second time I went, I went because my friends told me I must get the chocolate cheese. I went back to get that plus a few more other cheeses. I also went next door to Usingers to get more meats! It's slightly cheaper there for Usinger brand stuff. Anyway, very cute store with lots of options. read more

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Cute small store! Staff is kind, and attentive. Good selection of cheeses and samples.

These place was so cute! Drove from IL on a work trip to Milwaukee and it did not disappoint! Lots of options to choose from! Love that they gave information on how long you can travel with the cheese. Personnel were very helpful too and answered all the questions I had. Must stop by here if you are in town! read more

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Made a quick stop at Wisconsin Cheese Mart on my way to the airport to (of course) grab some souvenirs! It's a quaint shop in front of the River. The workers were so helpful helping me choose unique cheeses for my family, explaining different varieties, and even letting me taste some of their award winners. I got a few different types including some classic cheese curds. They helped me pack everything in a cute cooler bag with enough ice to last my flight home! My dad liked some of the cheeses so much he ended up ordering more online. read more

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The Wisconsin Cheese Mart is a tourist destination with a nice selection of cheese in Downtown Milwaukee. Their cheese can be pricey depending on what you get. I enjoy the sample section near the middle of the store allowing you to try before you buy. During our visit in July 2024, they were selling fresh cheese curds. We picked up a bag of Malcore's brand cheddar flavored cheese curds. When we got home and cracked into the bag we could tell the curds were fresh as we chewed away into its waxy shell enjoying the mild cheddar flavor and it's squeaky texture. We enjoyed this cheese curd purchase from the Cheese Mart. It made for a tasty snack making it one of our favorite food souvenirs from Wisconsin. read more

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This shop is great! Everything looks and smells so delicious. I got two cheese spreads to take home since they don't need to be refrigerated. They have samples of fresh cheese out also. The Wisconsin cheddar if the best cheddar cheese I've ever had. read more

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I swung by this store in September 2024 while visiting Milwaukee for the Alabama vs. Wisconsin game, and let me tell you--it was absolute fire. If you're anywhere in the vicinity, do yourself a favor and stop in for some cheese. Since that trip, I've become a repeat offender with their online orders and haven't been disappointed once. Their Spicy Pimento Cheese is basically an addiction in my house--we buy it in bulk like it's a survival essential. Their aged cheddar? Chef's kiss. I've also dabbled in their feta, mozzarella, and a few others, and every single one has been delicious. Until my next cheesy stock-up... peace out! read more

Holy cow.... This place is an absolute MUST if you're looking for cheese anything. The store was very organized and the staff is super helpful. The cheeses have great descriptions so it was pretty self explanatory and they offered some samples if you know nothing about cheese, like myself. They truly had something for everyone, couldn't resist getting a Carolina reaper cheese. With a $60+ purchase, they provided a cheese cooler bag which perfectly packed my haul for the flight back home. Great place if you're looking to gift some cheese, too. Can't wait to visit again if I'm ever back in Wisconsin. read more

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The customer service here is phenomenal! Be sure to have your soft cheeses and curds shipped only during the cooler months of the year, otherwise you may have to discard them if they are warm upon arrival. I highly recommend the Prairie Sunset cheese by Roth. This cheese is sweet, somewhat nutty, with possible hints of butterscotch. This delicious creation was the Silver Medal winner at the 2016 World Cheese Awards! read more

Wisconsin Cheese Mart - Prairie Sunset cheese, by Roth (with Club crackers) - Cheese Shops Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

A true authentic Wisconsin cheese spot and good place to see a large variety of cheeses, cheese curds, and they even had a chocolate cheese - yup it was odd and delicious at the same time, go try it! Staff were friendly, place was clean, and they have free samples out of ALL kinds of cheeses. read more

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Oh my goodness. We were randomly walking by while a worker was putting a sign out front. We asked if they were open, and she said yes, so we stopped in. We were almost overwhelmed at how many cheeses we saw. There were samples out, which we happily tried. We were going to just take a cheese spread home with us on the plane, but asked about some other items and how they'd travel. The person helping us was SO nice and helpful. She knew exactly what would and wouldn't pass through security at the airport in a carry on. Long story short, she told us about so many things and we left with $50 of cheese to take home. It was great. read more

Service was extremely helpful. Numerous selection of all kinds of cheeses. Cheese curds were tasty and a hit with my dinner guests. Great Wisconsin cheeses! read more

We were actually searching for a Kwik Trip to buy some cheese curds and this place came up in our GPS. It's a cute little cheese shop, right in the center of downtown. They have all kinds of packaged cheeses, (cheddar, Gouda, Muenster, goat, etc.) cheese curds, cheese spreads, sausages, snacks and cheesy souvenirs. They have every kind of flavor imaginable, (habanero, bacon , cranberry, dill, etc.). They also offer free samples of many of the varieties so you can try before you buy. They have little baskets to carry your selections and checkout is a breeze! It's a great place to visit if you want to bring some locally made cheeses back from Wisconsin! read more

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Sign says they close at 5pm. Arrived at 442. The door is locked and the guy behind the counter wouldn't even look up at me staring at him through the window. Been on the road for 3.5 hours to visit Milwaukee and the first thing I want to do is hit the cheese shop. Yelp recommends this place. What a disappointment. I have never left a bad review. Congratulations on being the first. read more

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This place is great! There were all types and varieties of cheese and cheesy products. We bought what would fit in the cooler, but probably could have enjoyed even more. Wisconsin is truly cheese heaven! The staff was pleasant and helpful. There were about 4 types of cheese squares for tasting. Great location ...very close to restaurants by the lake. read more

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Loved visiting Wisconsin Cheese Mart! They have so many amazing options and unique flavors. Truly something for everyone. I brought back a bunch of fun cheeses for my friends in Florida, and they were obsessed! The staff was super helpful with recommendations, and the whole experience felt authentic and delicious. A must-stop if you love cheese or want to bring home a great local gift! read more

Very nice in there and they have all the cheese that you want any kind any flavor? Any age? Very good place to go to get Chirs

Cheese is a must if you're in Wisconsin. There is a big selection. We grabbed two blocks of cheese and a cheese spread. I asked about the yelp check-in offer and was told they don't provide that discount. read more

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Every time we are in MKE, we make a stop here for our cheese to take home. The staff is so friendly and makes great recommendations. Our go to the leek morsels and mayhem cheese. You won't be disappointed! read more

Excellent cheese and excellent customer service. I have done mail order twice and will definitely order from again. Highly recommend!

Wonderful selection of cheese and Wisconsin tchotchkes. I come Here often for gifts and the like. Super Bowl commercial was cool. read more

OK, this place knows exactly who their customer base is- they give you a mini cooler and ice pack if you spend $50. You will very easily spend $50, the problem is how to get everything home. Yes there's cheese, but there's also sausage, cream, drinks, and caramels. The store is very basic: you walk in and there's all these options in open coolers like at the super market. Service is great, but parking is a little hit or miss, just depends on the time of day you go. read more

I was lured in by the wall of cheese and it did not disappoint! This was my second visit since i couldn't help but return after being so happy with my last visit! The staff is so friendly and helpful but also SAMPLES!!!!!! There is a massive selection of flavored cheese curds (TY Wisconsin), TRY the Bloody Mary cheese curds , cheese spreads, sausages and little treats! So much to check out while you enjoy the little samples and probably chat with one of the friendly employees! You won't leave empty handed! read more

We bought all the cheese. Okay not all of it, but enough to get a free cooler with ice packs. The varieties of cheeses are amazing but my favorite was the morel mushroom cheese! Talk about delicious. This is the place to go when wanting to get good quality cheese! They offer samples too so you can try a nice variety of what they offer. It's away from the hustle and bustle of downtown so you can have a nice experience without the crowds. read more

I can't get enough of this place. My only complaint is that I live too far away. Good thing they offer midwest shipping for folks who live within a reasonable distance. read more

A convenient spot to get some local cheese! The employees were so kind and gave recommendations of what cheese traveled best in case I didn't finish it on the trip! The samples were delicious and they knew so much about the different cheeses that they shared with us. read more

Great selection of cheeses. Clean and welcoming. Loved the local curds. Friendly service and helpful in selecting cheeses.

Where do you go when you wanna try all the cheese from the cheese capital of the country?? You go to Wisconsin Cheese Mart!! While looking up things to do, as soon as I saw that you could sample different kinds here, I was immediately in. I had to do at least one cheese-related thing while visiting Milwaukee. This place is essentially a small market for cheeses, Wisconsin souvenirs and a few other finds. They have a bar on the other side of the shop where you can purchase cheese boards and select a few to try out. These boards are really nice BTW, ours also came with crackers and apricots! It did take quite a bit of time to make our cheese boards with hardly anyone else in the shop, but we did get it eventually. We loved everything we tried! I feel like this place is essential for any tourist who loves cheese! read more

Walked in this shop and pretty much said "take all my money". When I knew I was coming to Wisconsin for the first time, I knew I was going to be buying cheese. Jeff was working as I walked in within a few minutes of closing and he was so wonderful. He made wonderful recommendations and I can't wait to taste everything with my friends and family. Cheese for all! read more

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Cool place in the downtown area. Lots of cheese options. Free samples. Fun decor to include cheese head hats for sale. Efficient and helpful staff. If you find yourself downtown looking for something interesting, check them out! 10% Yelp discount for checking in! read more

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100% the best place to buy and select cheese - especially for an out of towner. There are so many choices, and you can check on stability for travel which is awesome. They also have delicious samples yum! You can grab a Miller High Life cold in the bottle too. read more

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Love this cheese mart! My mom and I were welcomed by two friendly ladies. They offered us samples as we entered. We tried Muenster, morel and leek Monterey jack, sharp Cheddar, and some sausage. I wound up buying the Cheddar and sausages. They were both on sale which was a nice surprise. This cheese mart has a vast variety of cheeses and sausages. Highly reccomend this cheese mart when in Milwaukee! read more

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Great place, friendly people, had everything you could dream of in cheese and more. We did buy one of their apple pastries delicious just like everything else in the store. Highly recommend. read more

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This place is awesome. We're from out of state and we were so excited to go to a cheese shop. We spent an obscene amount of money but it has been well worth it. They offer so many different types of cheeses, and you can sample several of them in the shop. The cheeses are well organized to help you best find what you're looking for. They're no strangers to having out of town guests, and they offer free travel coolers if you hit a spending minimum (we definitely did). Overall great experience, I would love to come back! read more

CHEESE!!! I was very impressed by the amount of cheese, both in variety and brands, in this small shop. The staff was very helpful and knew a good amount about the cheese they had for sale. I'm sure there are many more samples in a "non-covid" time but even with precautions, I felt there was a good amount to try. The pricing is actually quite good. Don't forget to check-in and use your Yelp coupon. When we went they also packed our purchased cheese in a little insulated bag with ice packs. read more

Nearby Usinger's just closed for the business day as I tugged on the locked door handle. It was cold, snowy, and I felt so defeated. Cue the aria to save the day when I realized Wisconsin Cheese Mart was down further at the street corner (2/17/20). It was still open! I walked in and the sheer variety on vast shelving was so tremendous. This first time visit to the Upper Midwest and America's Dairyland had to include a variety of cheese and sausages. It felt like Christmas dropping my massive haul at the register. Bought a variety to bring back to Seattle. My luggage was opened by TSA on ny flight back home, notification placed atop my bag of goodies. Just glad they did not quality check my purchases. Made sense versus buying a cheesy Tshirt or foam cheese hat. Eat those souvenirs! Do a Yelp check-in for a discount. Sign up to be on their mailing list, get more free cheese. A definite highlight on my brief visit to Milwaukee! read more

Wisconsin Cheese Mart - Assorted cheeses and sausages (2/17/20) - Cheese Shops Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

This has been a bookmark for a while like every place I stopped at downtown on Saturday to checked out because I try to avoid downtown as much as possible. It's smaller than I imagined and long/narrow with a cold case along one wall. The cheese assortment is amazing but I expected more accessories like meats, crackers etc. The sausage/meat offerings were minimal compared to the cheeses and I guess I expected a sandwich offering which I didn't see. Overall it's a nice little cheese shop. read more

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This place is highly rated for a reason. I popped in on Sunday morning and the shop was quiet. There were several different cheeses that I was able to sample including a lovely extra sharp cheddar. These folks are serious about their cheeses and there was even on cheddar that had been aged for 24 years (pricy, but I'm sure delicious). They also have a number of sheep mill cheeses to. The store employee was very knowledgeable and answered lots of questions that I had. I would recommend stopping in here. read more

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