Hudson Valley Cheese Makers & Providers

Assortment or cheese on a table.

The Hudson Valley and Catskills regions of New York State are widely regarded as a cheese lover’s paradise, known for their wide range of high-quality and delicious artisanal cheeses. Whether you’re a true turophile passionate about all things cheese or simply someone who enjoys a good piece of cheese now and then, these areas will surely provide you with diverse choices and types to satisfy your cravings.

From creamy, tangy chèvre to sharp and nutty cheddar, the Hudson Valley and Catskills are home to many cheese makers and providers dedicated to crafting the finest artisanal cheeses. Whether you’re looking for classic cheeses made using traditional methods or more experimental and innovative varieties that push the boundaries of what cheese can be, you will find something to suit your taste.

So why not start your cheese travels here with this list of cheese makers and providers? Whether you’re a resident or a visitor from out of town, this guide will help you discover some of the most delicious cheeses the Hudson Valley and Catskills offer. So go ahead and indulge your passion for cheese – you won’t regret it!

Four Fat Fowl – Artisan Cheese Handcrafted & Locally Sourced In Rensselaer County

Cheese & Dairy Products, For The Table, Rensselaer County NY, Stephentown|

Four Fat Fowl is a family of maniacal cheese-lovers with a commitment to making locally-sourced, handcrafted cheeses of the finest quality.

Worldling’s Pleasure – Crafted Artisanal Cheeses And Decadent Cheesecakes In Albany County

Albany County NY, Bakeries, Cheese & Dairy Products, For The Table, Watervliet NY|

Worldling's Pleasure is a small, family-owned and operated maker of gourmet cheeses, spreads, and cheesecake established in 2007.

5 Spoke Creamery – Hand Made Raw Milk Cheese In Goshen, NY

Cheese & Dairy Products, For The Table, Goshen NY, Orange County NY|

At 5 Spoke Creamery, all their cheeses are hand-made in the farmstead tradition from the raw milk of grass-fed cows.

Chaseholm Farm Creamery – Small Batch Artisanal Cheese From Dutchess County

Cheese & Dairy Products, Dutchess County NY, For The Table, Ice Cream / Frozen Confections, Pine Plains NY|

All Chaseholm Farm Creamery cheeses are farmstead artisanal products made by hand with milk from their cows on the farm in Pine Plains, NY.

The Cheese Traveler – Hand Crafted Cheese, Meat & Specialty Foods In Albany, NY

Albany County NY, Albany NY, Cheese & Dairy Products, For The Table, Specialty Foods|

The Cheese Traveler is a purveyor of fine, hand-crafted cheeses, meats, and specialty foods by makers using Old World traditions.

Harpersfield Cheese | Crafted & Aged In The Catskill Mountains

Cheese & Dairy Products, Country Delights, Delaware County NY, Farms and Orchards, For The Table, Harpersfield NY, Other Farms|

Harpersfield Cheese is carefully crafted and then aged in an underground area where the temperature and humidity are controlled.

Cheese Louise | Imported & Local Cheese & Charcuterie In Kingston

Cheese & Dairy Products, For The Table, Kingston NY, Specialty Foods, Ulster County NY|

Cheese Louise has a curated selection of cheeses and charcuterie from around the world and from the Hudson Valley.

Barthel’s Farm Market In Ellenville NY

Cheese & Dairy Products, Country Delights, Ellenville NY, Farmers' Markets, For The Table, Honey, Jams/Preserves/Sauces, Maple Syrup, Organic & Natural, Pasta, Pickled & Fermented, Sweets & Treats, Ulster County NY|

Barthel's Farm Market offerings include All Natural Fruit Spreads, Pickled Vegetable, Maple Syrup, Organic Pasta, Honey and Local Cheese.

Dirty Girl Farm | Goat Milk Products From The Catskill Mountains

Andes NY, Cheese & Dairy Products, Country Delights, Delaware County NY, Farms and Orchards, For The Table, Other Farms|

Dirty Girl Farm is a small scale, sustainable goat dairy and micro-creamer producing fresh cheese, yogurt and bottled milk.

Hoofprint Cheese Company | Goat Cheeses From Their Own Herd

Cheese & Dairy Products, Country Delights, Dutchess County NY, Farm Stands/Stores, For The Table, Millbrook NY, Other Farms|

Hoofprint Cheese Company is a Grade A Raw Milk Goat Dairy and Creamery offering raw goat’s milk, artisanal goat cheeses and yogurt.

Full Moon Formaggio | Aged Cashew Cheeses From The Hudson Valley

Cheese & Dairy Products, Dutchess County NY, For The Table, Gluten Free Products, Organic & Natural, Poughkeepsie NY|

Full Moon Formaggio creates aged cashew cheeses that are free from dairy, soy, gluten, preservatives, artificial flavors and colors.

Churchtown Dairy | High Quality Ethically Made Cheese From Columbia County

Cheese & Dairy Products, Columbia County NY, Country Delights, Farms and Orchards, For The Table, Hudson NY, Other Farms|

Churchtown Dairy creates high-quality ethically-produced cheeses reflecting the quality and strength of their Hudson Valley Biodynamic milk.

Good Cheap Food

Bakeries, Cheese & Dairy Products, Delaware County NY, Delhi NY, For The Table, Fruits & Vegetables, Gluten Free Products, Meat & Poultry, Organic & Natural, Specialty Foods|

Good Cheap Food started as a buying club in 1976 and has since grown into a full-service whole foods and specialty storefront business.

Country Pride Cheese | Aged Cheddar From The Catskills

Cheese & Dairy Products, Delaware County NY, For The Table, Harpersfield NY|

Country Pride Cheese specializes in aged cheddars, 2 year, 6 year and 10 year old, as well as a wide selection of cheese spreads.

McGrath Cheese Company – Dutchess County Hand Crafted Artisan Cheese

Cheese & Dairy Products, Dutchess County NY, For The Table, Made In The Hudson Valley, Poughkeepsie NY|

McGrath Cheese Company hand craft every batch of cheese using the best milk from small dairies while paying homage to age old cheese making traditions.

R&G Cheese Makers | Artisanal Cow & Goat Cheese In Troy NY

Cheese & Dairy Products, For The Table, Rensselaer County NY, Troy NY|

R&G Cheese Makers crafts artisan cheeses, from cow and goat's milk. The milk is sourced by farms in the Hudson, Mohawk and Hoosick Valley.

Lynnhaven Dairy Goats – Cheeses & Meat From Orange County, NY

Cheese & Dairy Products, Farms and Orchards, For The Table, Meat & Poultry, Orange County NY, Pine Bush NY, Specialty Foods|

Lynnhaven Dairy Goats Cheeses & Meats offerings include feta, an assortment of Chevre, ricotta, yogurt, and an assortment of meat cuts.

Greig Farm – Hudson Valley U-Pick & Family Fun In Red Hook, NY

A Place To Stay, Cheese & Dairy Products, Country Delights, Dutchess County NY, Farm & Barn Wedding Venues, Farm Stands/Stores, Farm Stays, Farms and Orchards, For The Table, Fruits & Vegetables, Red Hook NY, U-Pick Farms & Orchards, Weddings and Events|

Greig Farm has been open to the public for pick your own fruits and vegetables and family fun for more than 60 years.

Bakeries, Cafe or Bistro, Cheese & Dairy Products, Community Supported Agriculture - CSA, Country Delights, Delaware County NY, Dining & Restaurants, Farm Stands/Stores, Farms and Orchards, For The Table, Fruits & Vegetables, Hamden NY, Meat & Poultry, Organic & Natural, Specialty Foods|

Lucky Dog Farm and Farm Store offers their own organic vegetables and a mix of local products ranging from artisan cheese to fresh baked bread.