House of Gouda 4008 Commonwealth Avenue, Eau Claire, WI 54701

"As a cheese-obsessed person, I cannot adequately describe my delight to be in such a wonderful store. I've had a smattering of Marieke Gouda's varieties over the years, and even online ordered a batch to Arizona several years ago, so it meant a lot to me to be at a prime source of such goodness. The prices are great, too, especially compared to ordering online or finding the cheeses at a higher-end grocery store! There's more than cheeses here as well. There are cheese-themed clothes, jams, crackers, tools, and some chocolates that look almost (almost!) too pretty to eat. There was a very nice woman working there, too, who clearly saw I was on a mission and gave me space to wander and gasp in delight. I left with a lot of cheese and happiness."

"Wide selection of cheese! They also carry anything you could need to accompany cheese: knives, cutting boards, books about charcuterie boards, meats, wines, spirits, chocolate & souvenirs."

"All of their award winning Gouda cheese is made locally at their Thorp store, Marieke Gouda. There is a wonderful selection and something for everyone. They even have 3 different size charcuterie boards they can make to order. The staff is kind and knowledgeable. They answered all my questions about cheese ageing and flavors. They always have samples out to try."

"Cute shop with everything you need to create a charcuterie board.. and more! Great selection of wine, some gouda swag, boards & utensils! Not to mention the great cheese! Ranging from Marieke Gouda to other brands and flavors. I loved the selection of crackers, nuts, jams and sweets as well. Definitely worth checking out!"

"Thought it would be just cheese but it looks like it will be my neighborhood bougie grocery store! Saw items like maple syrup, cookies and candies, meats, wine, and other goodies. And of course, the Gouda! It’s incredibly creamy, and there are a zillion varieties! Oddly the store has a lot of empty space, which makes me wonder if more cooler/racks of product are coming?"