On another device (like a friend's phone or your own IPAD), go to www.eatdrinkyodel.com and click on Festivals & Events (calendar). Go to Sunday of the current week we're in, and click on #1 - Cheese of the Week. The QR code for Week 1 will display for you to scan.

Warm up your winter with fondue! You’ll find everything you need – the perfect blend of melty cheeses, fondue pots and forks. Alp and Dell has award-winning cheese from Monroe’s Emmi Roth and other local factories, plus specialty imports from Switzerland. Create the ultimate charcuterie board with cured meats, sauces, preserves, crackers and Swiss chocolates. You’ll also find wine, beer, and spirits. Swiss native and store owner, Tony Zgraggen, just might welcome you with a yodel…

Cheese lovers, rejoice! The Artful Gourmet offers a curated assortment of cheese boards, cheese planes, marble wire cutters, and the beloved “ultimate cheese knife.” Add depth and flavor with their selection of fine vinegars and oils—perfect for taking your charcuterie board to the next level. Find them on the Square in downtown Monroe.

Winter days are made more delicious with Grilled Cheese, Cheesy Garlic Romano Bread, Loaded Nachos, and Warm Spinach & Artichoke Dip! And on weekends, stop in for rustic wood-fired pizza, smokin’ hot from the Neapolitan Brick Oven. Try the Saucy Stripper pie – with grilled chicken and honey sriracha sauce, or Figgy Piggy – with prosciutto and fig jam. Find your perfect pairing from Bailey’s selection of dry reds, dry whites, sweet whites, and sparkling favorites.

Oldest cheese store in Wisconsin! Home to the legendary LIMBUGER cheese sandwich. Famously fragrant, served with mustard and onion on dark rye. Andes Candies mint on the side. Original owner Emil Baumgartner was running a cheese making supply store and began offering customers a cheese sandwich and a beer. Today's menu offers a variety of cold or toasted sandwiches, chili, and smash burgers. Two dozen beers on tap!

Delicious deep-fried cheese curds - factory-direct! Made with fresh curds from Silver Lewis Cooperative in Monticello, and hand battered in Junction's homemade beer batter. Try the award-winning Green County Beef Producer’s “Best Burger” contest winner – the Aloha Junction Burger. Or The Cheesemaker Burger, topped with your choice of local Swiss, Cheddar, or Pepperjack.

The Blumenladen in New Glarus offers a nice collection of cheese tools and accessories, including knives, slicers, and cheese graters. All are thoughtfully curated, making it easy to enjoy Wisconsin’s celebrated cheeses.  You'll also find charcuterie boards and cheese books, along with wine and snacks for the perfect pairing.

Photo: @TheFoodieAesthetic on Instagram. Fabulous deep-fried curds using Cheddar from Silver Lewis Cooperative and Huber beer batter. Buggyworks sources local products, tapping into the rich history of south-central Wisconsin and the unique people who call it home. Try the Fitzgibbons Salad, which features Odyssey Feta from Klondike Cheese in Monroe, or Wisconsin Mac & Cheese with a trio of local favorites: Deppeler Baby Swiss, Roth Kase Grand Cru, and Maple Leaf Cheddar. Look for Jeff at the Cheese Days festival, he and the Buggyworks team will be slinging their famous mac and cheese!

What pairs so well with Green County cheese? Beer from Bullquarian Brewhouse, of course! This two-barrel nano brewery serves up freshly-brewed beer to enjoy along with homemade specialty pizzas, grilled cheese sammies, and cheesy Bull Bread. Specialty cocktails too! Lots of live music on the calendar – for that casual coffee house type of vibe – but with beer!

Cheese lovers, rejoice! The Artful Gourmet offers a curated assortment of cheese boards, cheese planes, marble wire cutters, and the beloved “ultimate cheese knife.” Add depth and flavor with their selection of fine vinegars and oils—perfect for taking your charcuterie board to the next level. Find them on the Square in downtown Monroe.

Got Limburger? Chalet Cheese sure does, and they’ve been crafting world class cheese right at this location since 1885. While visiting the only factory producing Limburger in the US, you can heat things up with Pepper Havarti! Chalet is known for crafting national and world championship cheeses such as Baby Swiss, Swiss, Havarti, Cheddar, and Brick - including aged and smoked varieties. Factory favorite (besides Baby Swiss and Limburger) is Alpenaro – a masterful blend of Gouda and Parmesan.

Grilled cheese made to order? Yes please! Also fresh curds and award-winning cheese from Chalet Cheese Cooperative along with other local Wisconsin artisan foodie favorites, like mustards, coffees, sweet treats, and wine. You'll definitely want to try these two Chalet Cheese originals: Le'Bec - a mild, buttery creamy cheese with hints of natural smoke; and Pannaro - a flavorful fusion of Gouda and Parmesan.

Fondue - the official dish of Switzerland! It's a natural fit in New Glarus, an original Swiss settlement dating back to 1845. Chef Mike Nevil trained in Switzerland to perfect his culinary skills, and you'll taste this attention to detail. The menu features a variety of Swiss spezialtäten (specialties) with comfort foods like Rösti and Spätzli. Try the Landhaus Soup - topped with, you guessed it: Swiss cheese. Stay awhile: Chalet Landhaus Inn will welcome you with authentic Swiss hospitality.

Grilled cheese made to order. Heat things up with a Hot Pepper Brick grilled sandwich with secret sauce! This busy cheese store stocks award winners crafted by WI Master Cheesemaker Steve Stettler. He holds the title for Best Curds in the World. Seriously! Decatur’s fresh curds took top honors at the 2022 AND 2024 World Champion Cheese Contests. In the cheese case: classics like Muenster, Havarti, Brick, Farmers, Colby, Butterkase, and Master Steve’s very own Stettler Swiss.

Walk through Alp & Dell Cheese Store to enter the cheese factory Observation Hall, where you can see cheese being made (weekday mornings) and you'll find the passport QR code for Emmi Roth. They recently claimed the prestigious 2025 WI State Fair Grand Master Cheesemaker title with a wheel of their Roth Cheese Original Grand Cru. Emmi is known for crafstmanship and quality in producing domestic alpine-style cheeses. The adjacent Alp & Dell Cheese Store offers an impressive selection of Gouda, Cheddar, Havarti, Blue, Fontina, and so many more. You’ll also find imported specialties from the Swiss-made Emmi brand.

The Fat Badger Pub at Monroe Golf Club is home to the Flavors you Crave! Every one of our mouthwatering burgers feature Alp & Dell Cheeses. You can find cheese in many other dishes at the Pub, including our Ultimate Quesadilla which is loaded with melty cheddar, our house-made beer cheese dip served with the Giant Pretzel, and the Trash Can Nachos which are absolutely smothered in a creamy Corn Queso. Stop in for good times, great food, every time!

What’s hot at Gempeler’s? Cheese curds right from the deep fryer – made locally at Monticello Northside Fried Cheese! Gempeler’s stocks cheese from local factories like Silver-Lewis, Deppeler's, Chalet Cheese Coop, and Decatur Dairy, in pre-cut chunks or sliced to order at the full-service deli. Pair cheese selections with Gempeler's own Alpine Boy™ brand summer sausage, or old-world Swiss-style Landjaegers. Also award-winning bratwurst, Kalberwurst (Swiss veal sausage), snack sticks, wieners, ring bologna and Braunschweiger.

What pairs so well with Green County Cheese? Wine from Hawk's Mill Winery and Tasting Room, of course! Hot and cheesy stuff on the menu: flatbreads, panini sandwiches, nachos, and air-fried cheese curds. Cheese plates feature cheese from Chalet Cheese Coop in Monroe. Cozy seating by the fireplace, and a scenic view over the vineyard and Cadiz Spring Recreation Area. Follow Hawks Mill Winery on Facebook for the live music schedule.

Get your "cheese head" gear here! You know, those big yellow foam wedge hats that fans wear at Packer Games? Heartland Graphics has those, along with other cheesy accessories and fun cheesy stuff – like cheese wedge and cow croc charms. Get cozy in WI Badger sweatshirts and hats, and dress up your WISCO outfit with a cheese bead necklace. Heartland Graphics is also your official source for Monroe Cheesemaker gear!

Maple Leaf Cheese Store in Juda, where every day is a Cheese Day! This third-generation family biz stocks more than 150 varieties of cheese, with most made right here in Green County - including from Klondike, Chalet, Deppeler, Silver Lewis, and Emmi Roth, along with award-winning factories across the state. Wanna share the cheesy love? They can ship to all 50 states. Cool things off and sweeten the deal by indulging in some of Wisconsin's best ice cream, with Cedar Crest hand-scooped in dishes and cones.

Main Street Monroe will be dropping a block of Limburger cheese at 5pm with the help of the Monroe Fire Department. (5 PM central is midnight in Switzerland!) CHECK IN at this event (from 3 - 6 PM) with a QR code you'll find at the Hospitality Tent. The event also includes fire pits, Alphorn entertainment, singers, cheese samples, a Brown Swiss Cow thanks to Wegmueller Farm, and crafts. Also Blumer's root beer, a beer garden, hot chocolate from Junior Optimists. Event is being brought to you by Cactus Co Booze N' Bites and Bartel's & Co Tap, Hospitality Tent by Kirt and JoAnne Leuenberger, with support from Chalet Cheese Co-op, Minhas Brewery, Baumgartner Cheese Store, with special thanks to Janice Douglas and Tom Witt at Monroe High School.

Cheese for breakfast?  Of course!  Visit Ohana Kitchen, where Hawaiian culture meets Swiss hospitality.  Enjoy breakfast sandwiches, quesadillas, and omelets layered with Green County cheddar.  Try the California Scramble crowned with avocado and local pepper jack—proof that a great breakfast deserves great cheese.  For a hearty appetite, order the “Food Coma” special with three meats and sausage gravy, served over mo’tatoes.

Cheese + Beer + Nostalgia! Cheesy favorites on the menu: Green County cheese board and the Limburger cheese sandwich. Top your soup (in a bread bowl) with some Cheddar. Spotted Cow and other New Glarus brews on tap. Check out the historic folk art murals with scenes from the old country in Switzerland, and soak up the ambiance of local character and Swiss traditions. No WIFI, no TV. Just talk to each other.

Roy’s Market is your local full-service grocery store in New Glarus. Great selection of local cheese all in the cheese case up front by the deli. Deppeler's Baby Swiss and Aged Swiss, Limburger from Chalet Cheese Coop, Brick and Muenster from Silver Lewis Cheese Factory. Roy's carries cheese from Hooks, including curds - delivered fresh on Fridays.

Chase away a cold day with cozy pours and cheesy bites! Gather with friends old and new to sip, savor and serve yourselves from a carefully curated selection of wine. Melty cheese fondue on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month, and gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches every day. Have you tried Labneh? Made locally at Klondike Cheese, this velvety and tangy Middle Eastern delicacy is available on a Labneh Board. Traditional Cheese Boards (cured meats optional) are also on the menu.

Serving up grilled cheese sandwiches just the way you like them: buttery and crispy on the outside – with a layer of molten cheese on the inside! Suisse Haus is also famous for their deep-fried curds - locally sourced from just up the road at Northside Fried Cheese in Monticello. Homemade pizza - try the super cheesy mac-n-cheese pizza! Winner of Green County Beef Producer’s Best Burger Contest in 2024.

Breakfast is ready! Try the Rösti potatoes, a browned-to-golden-goodness Swiss specialty combining hash browns with savory sautéed onions and tangy Swiss cheese. Also on the menu, featuring Feta cheese from Klondike Cheese Factory in Monroe, the Grecian Skillet and the Spinach Feta Omelette. Enjoy lunch too! Swiss Alps is open daily 7 AM - 3 PM.

Offering a delicious assortment of local cheeses from Chalet Cheese Cooperative such as Limburger and Baby Swiss. The store also offers other Wisconsin cheeses. Pick up sausages, crackers, and some sweet treats from the Colony Brands bakery – perfect for your cheese boards and charcuterie trays. Running low on time? Order a cheese or pastry tray for your gathering.

Hand-battered and browned to perfection…that’s how Whiskey Run Distillery serves up their delicious deep-fried curds using cheese from Decatur Dairy. Or heat things up with shrimp in spicy bang bang sauce. Enjoy a cheese board, a cheese burger, or nachos with cheesy queso. For dessert? Cheesecake, of course. Seasonal signature cocktails crafted with artisan spirits. Distillery tours and tastings available, weekdays starting at 3 PM. Reservations recommended for the popular Friday Fish Fry.

On another device (like a friend's phone or your own IPAD), go to www.eatdrinkyodel.com and click on Festivals & Events (calendar). Go to Sunday of the current week we're in, and click on #2 - Cheese of the Week. The QR code for Week 2 will display for you to scan.

On another device (like a friend's phone or your own IPAD), go to www.eatdrinkyodel.com and click on Festivals & Events (calendar). Go to Sunday of the current week we're in, and click on #3 - Cheese of the Week. The QR code for Week 3 will display for you to scan.

On another device (like a friend's phone or your own IPAD), go to www.eatdrinkyodel.com and click on Festivals & Events (calendar). Go to Sunday of the current week we're in, and click on #4 - Cheese of the Week. The QR code for Week 4 will display for you to scan.

On another device (like a friend's phone or your own IPAD), go to www.eatdrinkyodel.com and click on Festivals & Events (calendar). Go to Sunday of the current week we're in, and click on #5 - Cheese of the Week. The QR code for Week 5 will display for you to scan.

On another device (like a friend's phone or your own IPAD), go to www.eatdrinkyodel.com and click on Festivals & Events (calendar). Go to Sunday of the current week we're in, and click on #6 - Cheese of the Week. The QR code for Week 6 will display for you to scan.

On another device (like a friend's phone or your own IPAD), go to www.eatdrinkyodel.com and click on Festivals & Events (calendar). Go to Sunday of the current week we're in, and click on #7 - Cheese of the Week. The QR code for Week 7 will display for you to scan.

On another device (like a friend's phone or your own IPAD), go to www.eatdrinkyodel.com and click on Festivals & Events (calendar). Go to Sunday of the current week we're in, and click on #8 - Cheese of the Week. The QR code for Week 8 will display for you to scan.