Oakdale Cheese & Specialties
Hours
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Overview
Oakdale Cheese & Specialties has been making hand crafted Gouda cheese in the Holland tradition for generations! On Mondays and Tuesdays, Oakdale Cheese starts the 11 week process of making Gouda. Come visit and enjoy various flavors of national award winning cheeses, savor a delicious grilled cheese sandwich, browse the gift shop and stroll through the beautiful grounds. Young and old alike delight in feeding the farm animals and relaxing on the shaded lawn and picnic tables.
Oakdale Cheese & Specialties also offers tours. Come by and learn more about the process and the people. Oakdale Cheese happily welcomes visitors to enjoy a complimentary self-guided tour of the facility. For groups larger than 10, please call 209-848-3139 at least three days in advance to make arrangements for a hosted tour. For groups larger than 10 people enjoying lunch at Oakdale Cheese, in addition to the grilled cheese, special order lunches are available. Order must be placed 48 hours in advance. Visit their website for more details!
Hours of Operation:
- Open everyday from 9:00am to 6:00pm
- (Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas)
Amenities
- Free Admission
- Gift Shop
A very fun place to stop on a road trip. They have great cheese! They also sell grilled cheese and tomato soup for lunch which is amazing. They have some goats that kids can feed and just watch. We’ve stopped here several times on road trips to get lunch and let the kids run around for awhile.
I've gone to this place a few times and really enjoyed it. The setting is beautiful. The gift shop is interesting. The cheese is delicious and I've bought some both times I've been there. Once, after having a tasty toasted gouda cheese sandwich, we walked around the grounds. And they have a sociable cat. How much better can you get?
As a photographer, I’m always looking for pretty locations, and this place is full of charm — the pond, the open grassy areas, and the cozy country vibe make it such a sweet backdrop for casual or lifestyle photos. Plus, the staff is always so kind, and it’s a great place to grab a snack or relax after a session. Whether you’re visiting for the cheese or just enjoying the scenery, it’s definitely worth stopping by! (Fb/insta: @kiragrace.photography )
Such a sweet & fun place to visit! If just to make a quick stop or need a break from your day enjoy a variety of gouda cheese options, a row of Gluten free crackers, beautiful fresh flowers while sitting by the coi fish pond and feeding the animals.
This place is such a cute little hidden gem. Their cheese is delicious and my kids always love seeing their animals and fish there.
