The cheese house that Leah Park built is a thing of beauty and community. Milkfarm’s owner, a cheesemonger in her own right, assembled a friendly and helpful team of like-minded cheese lovers who’ll direct you through their cases of hundreds of ever-rotating cheeses as well as everything else one might need for a good time: house-blend olive oil, artisanal charcuterie, seasoned salts, dried pastas and jarred sauces, mustards, pickles, jams, honeys, chocolates and wines, beers and ciders galore. For real cheeseheads, there’s even a monthly cheese club membership.
Keep your eyes peeled for fundraising items that benefit a local cause, and events such as “meet the maker” where the faces behind your favorite cheeses and other in-store products drop by. Arrive early enough and you might snag one of Milkfarm’s daily sandwiches or famous chocolate chip cookies, which both normally sell out by early afternoon. There are plenty of gift ideas spread around the shop too, and for Valentine’s Day, you’ll find themed gift baskets and picnic boxes available for preorder. Looking for more food-focused goods and gifts? Visit Parchment Paper, Milkfarm’s well-curated shop around the corner.