Cheese—everybody loves it, and we just can’t seem to get enough of it. Lucky for us, Northern California is full of cheesy destinations where we can bask in our love for this tasty food item. One of them is hiding out in the charming town of Loleta. This tiny coastal town may not be super well-known, but it’s home to some of the best cheese in the state. This cheese shop and factory is a dream come true for those of us who consider cheese a whole separate food group, so stop by and prepare to go home with some delicious goodies in hand!
Located approximately 15 miles south of Eureka, Loleta is a rustic coastal community with plenty of charm. Although not exactly super well-known, this town is where you'll find the amazing Loleta Cheese Factory—home to some of Northern California's finest cheese.
This artisan cheese shop and factory takes pride in itself as a producer of high quality, all-natural cheese. Created in small batches, Loleta Cheese Factory values quality over quantity, and that's exactly what makes it so amazing.
Visitors who drop by the factory can see the cheesemaking process with their own eyes. Watch in awe as the cheesemakers carefully work with the cheese by hand, showing just how much love and care is put into this delicate process.
The Loleta Cheese Factory has gained a small but loyal following for their superior cheeses. The cheese is far from your average mass-produced cheese, and you can taste it in every bite. In fact, the cheese is created using milk from Humboldt County's very own cows.
After you've seen enough of the factory, you can swing by the on-site cheese shop. Boasting a wide selection of the factory's cheeses, you may just find yourself picking up several to take home with you.
Loleta boasts all of the iconic types of cheeses you know and love, such as cheddar, jack, and havarti. Some of the most popular flavors include Jalapeño Cheddar, Garlic Jalapeño Jack, Havarti with herbs and spices, Garden Jack, and Hickory Smoked Jack.
Best of all, the shop is home to a grilled cheese sandwich bar where you can indulge in a sandwich created with Loleta's mouthwatering melty cheese! Paired with a cup of tomato soup, you really couldn't ask for more.
The factory's colorful garden is the perfect place to sit and relax with a snack after learning all about the cheesemaking process. Enjoy a picnic comprised of cheese, crackers, and other delicious goodies from their store while breathing in that beautiful ocean air!
This sounds like the perfect way to spend a few hours, right? Visit Loleta Cheese Factory between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. every day of the week. Address: 252 Loleta Dr, Loleta, CA 95551
