Best Cheese Shops Near Lancaster, PA [Ranked by Locals]

Written by: RJ Weaver (Local Guide)

Analyzed, reviewed & edited by: Lanc Local staff

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Best Hidden Gem

Old Barn Creamery entrance outside - Holtwood, PA

Old Barn Creamery

Old Barn Creamery is Lanc Local's pick for best hidden gem, due to its scenic, tucked-away location and very positive customer feedback.
Holtwood
Fresh from the farm, hand-dipped ice cream · Homemade baked goods · Fresh dairy products · A2A2 raw milk · Homemade bottled drinks · Cheese · Açaí bowls · Breakfast sandwiches · Soft pretzels · Espresso drinks · Eggs
Great breakfast stop
Beautiful country setting
Very reasonable prices
A true hidden gem of Lancaster County! There’s something for everyone here — ice cream, baked goods, drinks, breakfast sandwiches, etc. Our personal favorite is the homemade oatmeal whoopie pies. Highly recommend this place if you’re in the area or are searching for your next favorite shop.

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(717) 974-3062

Hours

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Lanc Local analyzed 12,186

local customer reviews and metrics to find the best Cheese Shops

Lancaster

has to offer.

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Best Cheese Shops

Near Lancaster, PA

We ranked the following

Cheese Shops

according their Lanc Local rating. The Lanc Local rating is a score given by our team based on customer reviews, location, customer ratings, and aggregated data vs. similar businesses in the area.

Lapp Valley Farm: New Holland Restaurants

Lapp Valley Farm

4.9

★★★★★

(2,537 Reviews)

Lanc Local Rating: 93.1
New Holland
Down On The Farm Creamery: Strasburg Pretzel Stores

Down On The Farm Creamery

4.9

★★★★★

(876 Reviews)

Lanc Local Rating: 89.82
Strasburg
S. Clyde Weaver

Stauffers of Kissel Fresh Foods

4.6

★★★★★

(1,492 Reviews)

Lanc Local Rating: 88.56
Lancaster
Mad Chef Craft Brewing: East Petersburg Delis

S. Clyde Weaver, Inc.

4.7

★★★★★

(810 Reviews)

Lanc Local Rating: 88.26
East Petersburg
Stauffers of Kissel Hill Fresh Foods: Mount Joy Butcher Shops

Stauffers of Kissel Hill Fresh Foods and Home & Garden Store

4.6

★★★★★

(1,065 Reviews)

Lanc Local Rating: 88.01
Lititz
Town Clock Cheese Shoppe: Gap Butcher Shops

Town Clock Cheese Shoppe

4.9

★★★★★

(253 Reviews)

Lanc Local Rating: 87.08
Gap
The Savory Gourmet: Lititz Butcher Shops

The Savory Gourmet

4.8

★★★★★

(229 Reviews)

Lanc Local Rating: 86.69
Lititz
Appel Valley Butcher Shop: Lancaster Delis

S. Clyde Weaver, Inc.

4.7

★★★★★

(247 Reviews)

Lanc Local Rating: 86.51
Lancaster

Best Hidden Gem

Old Barn Creamery entrance outside - Holtwood, PA

Old Barn Creamery

4.8

★★★★★

(75 Reviews)

Lanc Local Rating: 85.84
Holtwood
Fresh from the farm, hand-dipped ice cream · Homemade baked goods · Fresh dairy products · A2A2 raw milk · Homemade bottled drinks · Cheese · Açaí bowls · Breakfast sandwiches · Soft pretzels · Espresso drinks · Eggs
Great breakfast stop
Beautiful country setting
Very reasonable prices
A true hidden gem of Lancaster County! There’s something for everyone here — ice cream, baked goods, drinks, breakfast sandwiches, etc. Our personal favorite is the homemade oatmeal whoopie pies. Highly recommend this place if you’re in the area or are searching for your next favorite shop.

Get Directions

(717) 974-3062

Hours

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Meadow View Jerseys: Leola Meat Product Stores

Meadow View Jerseys

4.7

★★★★★

(71 Reviews)

Lanc Local Rating: 85.73
Leola

We ranked the following

Cheese Shops

by popularity -- using volume & frequency of reviews as reflection of how often these places are chosen.

Lapp Valley Farm: New Holland Restaurants

Lapp Valley Farm

4.9

★★★★★

(2,537 Reviews)

Lanc Local Rating: 93.1
New Holland
S. Clyde Weaver

Stauffers of Kissel Fresh Foods

4.6

★★★★★

(1,492 Reviews)

Lanc Local Rating: 88.56
Lancaster
Stauffers of Kissel Hill Fresh Foods: Mount Joy Butcher Shops

Stauffers of Kissel Hill Fresh Foods and Home & Garden Store

4.6

★★★★★

(1,065 Reviews)

Lanc Local Rating: 88.01
Lititz
Down On The Farm Creamery: Strasburg Pretzel Stores

Down On The Farm Creamery

4.9

★★★★★

(876 Reviews)

Lanc Local Rating: 89.82
Strasburg
Mad Chef Craft Brewing: East Petersburg Delis

S. Clyde Weaver, Inc.

4.7

★★★★★

(810 Reviews)

Lanc Local Rating: 88.26
East Petersburg
Stauffers of Kissel Hill Fresh Foods: Mount Joy Butcher Shops

Stauffers of Kissel Hill Fresh Foods

4.3

★★★★★

(264 Reviews)

Lanc Local Rating: 85.45
Mount Joy
Town Clock Cheese Shoppe: Gap Butcher Shops

Town Clock Cheese Shoppe

4.9

★★★★★

(253 Reviews)

Lanc Local Rating: 87.08
Gap
Appel Valley Butcher Shop: Lancaster Delis

S. Clyde Weaver, Inc.

4.7

★★★★★

(247 Reviews)

Lanc Local Rating: 86.51
Lancaster
The Savory Gourmet: Lititz Butcher Shops

The Savory Gourmet

4.8

★★★★★

(229 Reviews)

Lanc Local Rating: 86.69
Lititz

Best Hidden Gem

Old Barn Creamery entrance outside - Holtwood, PA

Old Barn Creamery

4.8

★★★★★

(75 Reviews)

Lanc Local Rating: 85.84
Holtwood
Fresh from the farm, hand-dipped ice cream · Homemade baked goods · Fresh dairy products · A2A2 raw milk · Homemade bottled drinks · Cheese · Açaí bowls · Breakfast sandwiches · Soft pretzels · Espresso drinks · Eggs
Great breakfast stop
Beautiful country setting
Very reasonable prices
A true hidden gem of Lancaster County! There’s something for everyone here — ice cream, baked goods, drinks, breakfast sandwiches, etc. Our personal favorite is the homemade oatmeal whoopie pies. Highly recommend this place if you’re in the area or are searching for your next favorite shop.

Get Directions

(717) 974-3062

Hours

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We ranked the following

Cheese Shops

by average customer rating. We only considered places with over 50 reviews to ensure a fair and reliable sample size.

Lapp Valley Farm: New Holland Restaurants

Lapp Valley Farm

4.9

★★★★★

(2,537 Reviews)

Lanc Local Rating: 93.1
New Holland
Down On The Farm Creamery: Strasburg Pretzel Stores

Down On The Farm Creamery

4.9

★★★★★

(876 Reviews)

Lanc Local Rating: 89.82
Strasburg
Town Clock Cheese Shoppe: Gap Butcher Shops

Town Clock Cheese Shoppe

4.9

★★★★★

(253 Reviews)

Lanc Local Rating: 87.08
Gap
The Savory Gourmet: Lititz Butcher Shops

The Savory Gourmet

4.8

★★★★★

(229 Reviews)

Lanc Local Rating: 86.69
Lititz

Best Hidden Gem

Old Barn Creamery entrance outside - Holtwood, PA

Old Barn Creamery

4.8

★★★★★

(75 Reviews)

Lanc Local Rating: 85.84
Holtwood
Fresh from the farm, hand-dipped ice cream · Homemade baked goods · Fresh dairy products · A2A2 raw milk · Homemade bottled drinks · Cheese · Açaí bowls · Breakfast sandwiches · Soft pretzels · Espresso drinks · Eggs
Great breakfast stop
Beautiful country setting
Very reasonable prices
A true hidden gem of Lancaster County! There’s something for everyone here — ice cream, baked goods, drinks, breakfast sandwiches, etc. Our personal favorite is the homemade oatmeal whoopie pies. Highly recommend this place if you’re in the area or are searching for your next favorite shop.

Get Directions

(717) 974-3062

Hours

View Photo Gallery

Mad Chef Craft Brewing: East Petersburg Delis

S. Clyde Weaver, Inc.

4.7

★★★★★

(810 Reviews)

Lanc Local Rating: 88.26
East Petersburg
Appel Valley Butcher Shop: Lancaster Delis

S. Clyde Weaver, Inc.

4.7

★★★★★

(247 Reviews)

Lanc Local Rating: 86.51
Lancaster
Meadow View Jerseys: Leola Meat Product Stores

Meadow View Jerseys

4.7

★★★★★

(71 Reviews)

Lanc Local Rating: 85.73
Leola
S. Clyde Weaver

Stauffers of Kissel Fresh Foods

4.6

★★★★★

(1,492 Reviews)

Lanc Local Rating: 88.56
Lancaster
Stauffers of Kissel Hill Fresh Foods: Mount Joy Butcher Shops

Stauffers of Kissel Hill Fresh Foods and Home & Garden Store

4.6

★★★★★

(1,065 Reviews)

Lanc Local Rating: 88.01
Lititz

Discover Lancaster County's hidden gems with this curated list of

Cheese Shops

with 50 or fewer reviews, but high ratings.

Cedar Valley Farm: Peach Bottom Cheese Shops

Hillacres Pride

5

★★★★★

(6 Reviews)

Lanc Local Rating: 85.42
Peach Bottom
Simply Grassfed: Paradise Butcher Shops

Simply Grassfed

4.8

★★★★★

(34 Reviews)

Lanc Local Rating: 85.58
Paradise
Valley Brook Farm & Creamery: Leola Cheese Shops

Millport Dairy

4.8

★★★★★

(24 Reviews)

Lanc Local Rating: 85.52
Leola
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