Belle Plaine Cheese Factory

4.9 (134)

N3473 Wisconsin Ave, Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 526-2789

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Cheese shop

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  • In-store shopping

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April Netz

2023-11

This was a delightful stop! The owner, Don, is extremely friendly, and he's got an amazing collection of mounted wildlife animals. There was also a wide variety of Belle Plaine Cheese, handmade crafts, and more. It's no longer a cheese factory, but it's definitely worth a stop!

Eric Nelson

2024-04

Beautiful little Diamond In The Rough. Wisconsin has several of these hidden (or Tucked Away) little gems. So glad they've been able to endure all these years and still churning out world -class products.

Chad Baumgartner

2024-04

Awesome mom and pops store. I'm picky about my American cheese.it hast to taste more like cheese than processed twangy cheese.they have it and more.

Brad “Butch” Colburn

2023-05

Great little factory cheese store!Got some tasty and hot ghost pepper cheese, great squeaky fresh cheese curds and a good salami cheese too.I'll get some 12 yr. Cheddar next time.

Peg Johnson

2023-05

Never disappointed with their cheese! 🧀 I pick up cheese here for family gatherings all the time. I also always send Christmas Cheese Boxes to friends and family out of state. They put have set boxes or you can pick and choose what you'd like to send. They always arrive on time in a cute gift box.FYI....the cheese curds are also very yummy!!!

Z Zylka

2023-11

Biased but our favorite. We drive up from Milwaukee n stock up. 5-10-15 year old sharp cheddar 👌 ♥

Molly Stone

2023-08

fun store, totally unique. stop here, see more than cheese!!

R B

2024-01

The are as kind as they can get. The cheese is fresh and there is a great variety.

Jay Smigley

2023-05

Love this place. We visited on the recommendation of someone who used to live in this area. The gentleman running the store was very kind and took time to show us around while telling us many of the stories behind the animals. Great selection of quality cheeses.

Judith Dalton

2024-01

The 3 year old cheddar and baby brick are fantastic.

Leah Werch (Hobbs)

2018-05

Love this place! Surprisingly large cheese selection, with your run of the mill types of cheeses and uncommon types. Try the olive cheese, it is amazing. Have always had the same gentleman wait on me and he is always smiling, helpful and takes his time to answer any questions. I try to get their once a month because we love their selection and service.

R. J. Brennan

2022-05

We have bought cheese here from shortly after they opened in 1972! That said, my going off to college and staying in Chicago has made our stopping by highly infrequent!!With the evolution of farming in the area to mega farms, the independent, small cheese makers have largely disappeared. Though Bell Plaine Cheese Factory no longer makes their own cheese the products that they sell, and the numerous cheese selections that they have available, is outstanding!!! The 12 year old cheddar is reasonably priced and so creamy...it melts in your mouth. The smoked mozzarella cheese sticks tear beautifully. Their smoked aroma can permeate the area, making you wonder if it will be too strong! Actually, it has a soft, subtle smoky flavor which is not overpowering in the least. The curds are soft and squeaky! The habanero cheese is extra creamy with a delightful spark of heat from the habanero. We ended up buying over five pounds of cheese and a pound of summer sausage for three people!!We definitely need to get back more often!!

Matt Kovar

2022-05

Awesome cheese! Fresh, squeaky curds that are top notch. Quite a selection of cheese varieties without the weird flavored stuff some places do to increase their assortment. Reasonable prices too.

Juleen Vallafskey

2023-11

Great selection of cheeses and great service.

jaymie perry

2024-03

Top quality cheese choices. Will be back.

Louise B

2020-05

I have never personally been to this store, but every year for the last 10 years (at least) my dad and his wife send me a box for Christmas! I just recieved my box today, I have never been so excited to get cheese, but seriously it's THAT GOOD!! Better than anything I can buy in Georgia🧀🧀🧀

J

2020-05

We always stop here to buy cheese. The 10 year old aged cheddar is awesome and the sliced American is better than anything you can buy at a grocery store. So many cheeses as well as variations of cheeses (ex. horseradish cheddar, jalapeño cheddar, etc.) to choose from.

Betsy Bella

2021-05

I have been buying cheese from Belle Plaine since my children were little. Every Christmas I ship a box of cheese to the Kids and it is their favorite gift! If you are a true cheddar lover you have to try their aged cheddars.

Travis K

2023-05

Great variety of cheese and other products for a good price. They are always friendly and helpful, I highly recommend to everyone!

dgvg86

2023-08

Very good gruyere and at a reasonable price for an expensive style of cheese.

Anthony Hoffman

2023-05

Best cheese curds you will ever have! So fresh and tasty!

Char Jerzak

2019-05

Tried the pizza omg was awesome. Will buy more than one next time we get there. Their Colby Cheese is the best we have ever tried. A must place to stop.

Janice Burns (Sis)

2022-05

Owners are awesome!!!! Love the Blue cheese!!!! But actually we love them all. On our way there right now.. 👍🧀🧀🧀🧀

Steve Decker

2021-05

Best little cheese shop in Wisconsin, the variety is huge and everything I get is awesome. My favorite is the 10 year cheddar!!

Daniel Baumgartner

2021-05

Had to stock up before heading back to Texas. Always a great place to get fresh cheese curds.

Alice Koehler

2019-05

Always friendly. Have ship things for us and they've got there on time they sell the best cheese in Wisconsin

Kiley Ogodogu

2019-05

Great cheese curds! Fresh on Thursdays!!

Robert Matthews

2020-05

The fudge cheese and cheese curds was amazing. Only gave 4 stars because the colby I purchased was not very flavorful.

Gary Keuschel

2022-05

Awesome place to get cheese and other products from and great prices.

Lisa Ponto

2022-05

I have been coming here since I was little...I love getting the fresh cheese curds and fresh Colby.

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30 AM-4 PM
Tuesday 8:30 AM-4 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM-4 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM-4 PM
Friday 8:30 AM-4 PM
Saturday 8:30 AM-3 PM
Sunday Closed

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