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The Gigantic Cheese Store In Illinois You'll Want To Visit Over And Over Again

By Elizabeth Crozier | Published October 17, 2018

Everyone loves cheese, and if you’re a big fan of different varieties, there’s a cheese store in Northern Illinois you need to check out. This popular Freeport shop is known for carrying almost as much Wisconsin cheese as America’s Dairy Land itself.

This is a specialty shop that will delight any food lover. Scroll to learn more about this niche store.

The Cheese Market in Freeport, Illinois is a wonderful world of Wisconsin cheeses that is unlike any collection of dairy products you've ever seen. It began in 2011 and is family-owned and operated.

Located near our border with Wisconsin, this place has just about every type of cheese you can image in addition to drinks and snacks that pair well with each variety. Whether you love cheese with wine or meat, you'll find lovely selections here.

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The store also sells popcorn, salsa, honey, and maple syrup. Types of cheese include Cheddar, Parmesan, Applejack, Butterkase, Colby-Jack, Blue Cheese, Havarti, Gruyere, Muenster, and many more.

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There are actually hundreds of different types of the cheese sold here, and the owners will work to connect you with any product. Just about everything found at this cheese store is fresh and locally-sourced.

In addition to buying cheese by the ounce, you will also find platters of assorted cheeses that are perfect for parties or other gatherings.

If you're lucky, you'll find the food truck that this cheese store operates at a fair or other event near you. The only thing better than cheese is fried cheese. The deep-fried cheese curds at this truck will ruin you for life.

The Cheese Market is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Stop by this popular shop any day of the week.

The Cheese Market is located at 700 W South St., Freeport, IL 61032, and you can learn more on its website or Facebook page.

For more unique places to visit in the Land of Lincoln, check out these 10 best kept secrets in Illinois.

If you’ve ever been to this cheese store, we’d love to hear from you. Please share your experiences and photos with us below in the comments.

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