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.
Arlington 1
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The Cheese House
5187 Vermont 7A, Arlington, VT 05250
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Grafton Village Cheese Company
400 Linden St, Brattleboro, VT 05301-4474
Bridport 1
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Bridport Creamery
3284 Lake St, Bridport, VT 05734-9406
Cabot 1
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Cabot Visitor Center
2878 Main St, Cabot, VT 05647
Cavendish 1
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Grafton Village Cheese Okemo Valley Retail Store
2568 VT-103, Cavendish, VT 05153
Grafton 1
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Grafton Village Cheese Creamery
533 Townshend Rd, Grafton, VT 05146
Hartland 1
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Cobb Hill Cheese
5 Linden Rd, Hartland, VT 05048
Irasburg 1
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Creek Valley Farm of Irasburg, VT
Irasburg, VT
Jacksonville 1
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Spoonwood Cabin Creamery
3090 VT-100, Jacksonville, VT 05342
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Champlain Valley Creamery
88 Mainelli Rd, Middlebury, VT 05753
Mount Holly 1
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Crowley Cheese Company
14 Crowley Ln, Mount Holly, VT 05758-9656
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Orb Weaver Farm
3406 Lime Kiln Rd, New Haven, VT 05472-2083
North Bennington 1
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Ploughgate Creamery
441 Water St, North Bennington, VT 05257-4420
Plymouth 1
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Plymouth Cheese
106 Messer Hill Rd, Plymouth, VT 05056
Putney 1
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Vermont Shepherd
875 Patch Rd, Putney, VT 05346-8509
Quechee 1
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The Cabot Store
5573 Woodstock Rd, Quechee, VT 05059
South Woodstock 1
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Vermont Farmstead Cheese Company
3786 Church Hill Rd, South Woodstock, VT 05071
Swanton 1
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Swan Valley Cheese of Vermont
11 Jonergin Dr, Swanton, VT 05488
Westminster West 1
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Parish Hill Creamery
873 Patch Rd, Westminster West, VT 05146
Windsor 1
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Vermont Farmstead Cheese Company
71 Artisans Way, Windsor, VT 05089
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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 Vermont, local processors charge based on this weight. Browse 20 meat processors across Vermont 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 20 specialized meat markets listed across Vermont on ButcherAtlas.