Westby Creamery In Small Town Wisconsin Produces Some Of The Best Cheese In The World
By Daniella DiRienzo|Published February 15, 2021
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Though Daniella was born in New York and has lived in a couple of other states, Mississippi has been her home for more than 30 years. After graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi, Daniella began to hone her writing skills through various internships. In the years since, she’s had the privilege of having her articles appear in several publications, such as the Mississippi-based Parents & Kids Magazine. She’s also had the honor of interviewing actress Sela Ward for The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience.
It’s probably no surprise that the best cottage cheese in the world comes from Wisconsin. What might surprise you, though, is that this cottage cheese comes from a creamery that’s tucked away in a tiny town in the rugged countryside of southwest Wisconsin. Read on to learn all about this cheesy small town gem. Be forewarned, though: you’ll be planning your visit before the article’s end.
In the tiny town of Westby, you’ll find about 2,200 residents and Westby Cooperative Creamery, the only cottage cheese manufacturer in the state of Wisconsin.
It’s also the best. At least according to the judges at the World Championship Cheese Contest, who awarded the creamery a gold medal for its cottage cheese in 2020.
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This is no small feat. The World Championship Cheese Contest, which is held every other year, is the world's largest butter, cheese, and yogurt competition.
If that weren't enough, Westby Cooperative Creamery faced off against some pretty fierce competitors. The 2020 contest was the biggest ever, with 3,667 submissions from 26 countries.
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Formed in 1903, Westby Cooperative Creamery has had plenty of time to perfect its cottage cheese, as well as the slew of other dairy foods it has come to produce over the years.
The creamery relies on an old-fashioned approach to produce its famous cheese. That's right: everything at the co-op is handcrafted.
Prior to 2019, the creamery plant included a shop stocked with its tasty products. However, the store has since relocated – but don’t worry. It’s just a short 3-minute walk from the creamery.
A must-visit for cheese fans of all proportions, the store carries all of the tasty goods produced at the creamery as well as a few other locally-produced goods and regional favorites.
For more information, call Westby Cooperative Creamery Plant at (608) 634-3181. You can also visit the Westby website or Facebook page. So, did you know about Westby Creamery? What about its famous cheese? Ever tried it for yourself? If so, what’d you think? Tell us in the comments section or recommend another Wisconsin attraction via our nomination form here.
This isn’t the only spot for cheese lovers. You’ll want to check out our mouthwatering Wisconsin cheese trail.
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