Selection styles vary widely between standalone cut-to-order counters, farmstead dairies focused on single-producer wheels, and wine shops with curated cheese cases. A map pin shows location, but it will not tell you whether a shop lets you sample before buying, stocks imported raw-milk varieties, or sells pre-cut wedges for quick pickup.
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Cheese Brothers
204 South Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55425-5526
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Shepherds Table MN
3708 E 34th St, Minneapolis, MN 55406
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Grass Roots Gourmet
920 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55407-5449
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Big Cheese Company
81 S 9th St, Minneapolis, MN 55402-3200
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Hickory Farms @ Apache Mall
333 Apache Mall, Rochester, MN 55902
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Country Creamery
3120 Wellner Dr NE, Rochester, MN 55906-4902
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Rochester Cheese
4219 N Frontage Rd, Rochester, MN 55901
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Faribault Dairy Co Inc
222 3rd St NE, Faribault, MN 55021-5316
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The Cheese Cave
318 Central Ave N, Faribault, MN 55021
Brooten 1
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Redhead Creamery
31535 463rd Ave, Brooten, MN 56316-9757
Center City 1
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Eichtens Artisan Cheese and Specialty Foods
16440 Lake Blvd, Center City, MN 55012-7671
Mankato 1
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Alemar Cheese
622 N Riverfront Dr, Mankato, MN 56001-3451
Perham 1
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Bongards Creameries - Perham Retail Store
101 2nd Ave SE, Perham, MN 56573
Pine City 1
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Gourmet Products
19714 Saint Croix Rd SE, Pine City, MN 55063
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Pine Cheese Mart
51147 Hwy 52 Blvd, Pine Island, MN 55963
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Gazta & Enhancements
928 W 7th St Ste 106, Saint Paul, MN 55102-3171
St Paul 1
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St Paul Cheese Shop
1573 Grand Ave, St Paul, MN 55105
Young America 1
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The Grater Good
13315 106th St, Young America, MN 55397
Also in Minnesota
- Butcher Shops374
- Specialty Food Stores176
- Deer & Game Processing97
- Custom-Cut Butcher Shops45
- Delis25
Good to know
Can you sample cheeses before buying?
Most full-service, cut-to-order cheese shops allow customers to taste pieces before committing to a weight. Pre-packaged retail displays or smaller specialty markets generally do not offer samples unless they are hosting a scheduled tasting event.
What is the difference between farmstead cheese and artisan cheese?
Farmstead cheese is made on the same property where the milk-producing animals are raised, using only milk from that specific herd. Artisan cheese refers to cheeses made in small batches using traditional methods, but the cheesemaker may purchase milk from outside farms.
How much cheese should you buy per person for a platter?
For a casual board served alongside other snacks, plan on two to three ounces of cheese per guest. If the cheese board is the main food item for a gathering, aim for four to six ounces per person across three to five distinct varieties.
What is hanging weight?
Hanging weight is the weight of a slaughtered animal after skinning and evisceration, but before final trimming and dry aging. When purchasing a side or whole animal in Minnesota, local processors charge based on this weight. Browse 18 meat processors across Minnesota on ButcherAtlas to learn more about custom carcass purchasing.
How to make sausage at home?
To make sausage at home, chill high-fat meat and grind it, mix thoroughly with seasonings and ice water until sticky, then stuff into natural casings. Keep all equipment cold to preserve the emulsion and texture. For custom meat grinds and fresh casings, visit any of the 18 specialized meat markets listed across Minnesota on ButcherAtlas.