Muranda Cheese Company in Waterloo
Site: http://www.murandacheese.com/
- Monday:10AM–5PM
- Tuesday:10AM–5PM
- Wednesday:10AM–5PM
- Thursday:10AM–5PM
- Friday:10AM–5PM
- Saturday:10AM–5PM
- Sunday:10AM–5PM
Nice atmosphere. I was a little disappointed that they didnt have a better selection. High end $$$ cheese shop. Tourist trap, but good quality cheese. They have cheese tastings, and the guy really knew his cheese! Cheesy! A nice place to chill out.
This was one of my favorite stops of our trip. First, the cheese is delicious. You can also grab a beverage from the bar to enjoy while sampling their cheeses. The staff was also very friendly. I will definitely be back when Im in the area again.
Best cheese ever. Try the Old Man Cedar cheese. Crazy awesome setting in the beautiful barn.
We were so excited to happen upon this stop on our ride around the lakes. The quantity of cheeses available to try with their tasting was impressive. We left with several varieties to take home and enjoy along with some souvenirs, nuts and jellies. As farmers ourselves, we had a great time chatting with them during our visit.
We were looking for some local wine, beer, cheese tasting opportunities this past rainy Sunday of Labor Day weekend and came across Muranda in our search. We set the GPS and took off to see what we would find. What we thought would be a cheese tasting turned into a barn-burner of an afternoon! Not only was there truly awesome cheese, wine and beer there was a live band in the barn loft (The Dean’s List - check them out!) and a crowd of some of the most fun people you could have assembled. The staff were amazing, friendly and fun and made a kinda drizzly day into the highlight of our weekend. We left with arm loads of cheese and hoarse throats from singing along with the band. We can’t wait to return!
My wife had visited previously on a wine trip through the area. The Murray family converted their dairy farm to a gourmet cheese company. Putting a local touch on popular American and international cheese favorites the flavors are spectacular. Includes some surprising twists with cheddar and Parmesan style productions.
First off, Patsy is the BEST tour guide ever.All of the cheese here is amazing. High quality and worth checking out if youre going to pair it with some wine youve just bought. You wont be disappointed
This place is a MUST stop in your day of visiting the Finger Lakes. The cheese tasting, with Vicky, was awesome. She was knowledgeable, friendly and gave suggestions on how to use the cheeses in recipes. This cheese was fresh and tasty! Bought lots to bring home and share. Then there’s BBQ sauce, mustard and jams which are the best. Useable pottery for sale also and super friendly, fun people. Put this stop on your list!! Also learned there’s music on the weekend and will incorporate that into our next visit.
Cheese is out of this world, definitely recommend doing a tasting! The owner is so friendly and the back deck is a lovely place to sip some wine while watching the cows graze
Beautiful! Delicious cheese and beverages with approachable & knowledgeable staff!
LIKED: The business is located inside of a barn surrounded by a farm, the service was friendly, the prices for tastings were fair, and the quality of the cheese is outstanding.WOULD HAVE LIKED: Nothing to mention.
Finger Lakes, NYIf you like cheese 🧀, this is the place to try it! Great little gift shop along with trying and buying the best cheese around that area. Enjoy a beverage of your choice along with experiencing this beautiful barn built in the 1800s. A must do if you are ever in the area.
This visit was like going to a wine tasteing, but better because you are not drunk for the drive home. They do serve alcohol if you want spend some time on the beautiful back deck. The lady that ran our tasting was great. She was able to answer all of our questions, and made the tasting very fun. The cheese was outstanding, personally I left with more than I intend to. Dont worry it will NOT go to waste. If you are like my wife and you can only eat pasteurized cheeses (do to a surpressed immune system), fear not all the cheeses they are now pasteurized! There is also a selection of local art, every needed to make a cheese board, and merch. You might be asking yourself, how is ambiance for a place that make cheese? Well if you visit while its warm out the restored barn is where everything takes place and its perfect (Hallmark if you are look for place to shoot your next movie, check this place out). Check out their facebook page because it sounds like they have have events also. Before we left for our vacation they had live music and a food truck. In summary, I would tell my friends, family, and enemies all to make a stop at Muranda Cheese because it is simply well worth it. (I forgot to take photos, but next time I visit I plan on having plenty to upload).
Gorgeous farm with great cheese. The tasting was fun and the staff was knowledgeable and friendly. Grab a drink and hang out on the back porch. Perfect afternoon.
The cheese here is delicious, although a bit pricey. It’s worth it though. I wish they sold some fresh baked bread to go with the cheese and maybe a few other things to make more of a picnic. They did have some sopresata and some jams and honey available.
Really beautiful location and fun tasting of their cheeses and a glass of local wine/beer! We especially enjoyed the flavored varieties and would definitely come back when we are next in the area.
We love this place, we make sure that it is always a stop on our visits to Fingerlakes. We stopped today to do a cheeses tasting and bought 5 different cheeses. Its fantastic quality and a super cute tasting room. The owner us so kind and very accommodating.
Fantastic variety of cheeses! Full of flavors that you cant get anywhere else. Personal favorite is Red Rider, its got a great heat and flavor to it! Staff are very nice and extremely welcoming. Relaxing on the porch in the back finishing up drinks, and deciding what cheese to get really just ties together the experience.
What a fantastic crowd and venue to listen to music...Joe Whiting and his band was great...terrific energy! Easy drive from Syracuse, always worth it. One tip Id offer to management is having a vending tray person walk around and sell cans and bottles of wine...the line for drinks seemed to be long and non-stop...bring back easy way to shell out concessions.
Amazing and large selection of aged cheeses as well as a beautiful spot. The owners take time to engage and explain their business and how they put out this great product. Great local wines with a beautiful bar too. This would be a perfect wedding venue. Dont miss this place!
Delicious cheese, awesome people, beautiful day!
This is a beautifuly restored farm property. The staff is extremely friendly and knowledgeable. The tastings are very well organized and educational, as well as tasty and fun. The cheeses are amazing with a large variety of styles to suit everyones pallet.
Cheese cheese cheese and now they have their own branded wine too. Its an excellent stop to make on your way around the Finger Lakes.
The cheese was delicious and served in a very sanitary way. Service was excellent and informative. Old man cheddar was a favorite. There are some crackers, drinks and other items for sale - good for picnicking.
FABULOUS!!! The owner and staff are superb! Loved the cheese, wine and Gift Shop!!!!! Deck is beautiful with amazing view!Diane was our cheese Hostess and she was fantastic!!
Excellent experience, our cheese monger Vicky was very hospitable, knowledgeable and welcoming. All cheeses are cows milk from their farm with 3 pasteurized options. We tried 13 for only $4 and our favorites were the Bleu and smoked Gouda. They feature local wines, apple juices (many flavors!) and brews. Additionally there is live music on particular nights along with fun outdoor/indoor seating spaces and other neat finds like ceramics, squash seeds & and oils. A must visit in the FLX!
What cool place it’s a redone barn and it’s cool. The cheese tasting was was great and took some cheese home.
Saw a band play on the barn . Nice atmosphere and comfortable ..the cheese tasting was fun and delicious
The Old Man Cheddar is quite possibly my favorite cheese of all time. The cheeses are quite good as well, Lady of the Lake is a nice twist Ive never tried before. If you cant make it to the, shop, you should try, its amazing, many of the wineries/vineyards in the area sell Murandas cheese. Dont leave the FLX without some!
Absolutely the best place to go if u want the best cheese u will ever taste, beautiful setting, knowledgeable and friendly staff and they make u feel welcome. Blaine and Tom are great people as are the entire staff. Been there about 2 dozen times and will continue to go there. Don’t pass this place up. The cheese is out of this world. Can get beer, wine and cider there too.
The cheese tasting was really cool because you got to try 12 different kinds of cheese before you decided if you wanted to buy them. The cheese was also diverse in flavor which was nice. The atmosphere of the place was my favorite because its in a barn with white string lights all around and it just had a warm romantic feel to it. This was definitely a fun activity and I would come back in the future!
Delicious cheese and a sampling of local wines and brews paired with a charming restored late 1800s barn make this a very pleasant way to spend a couple hours.
Great place to have a relaxed cheese tasting. The barn is a beautiful spot they have set up for this. The staff were knowledgeable and friendly, but most importantly the cheeses were delicious. I personally enjoy the Muranda Blue. We stop here every time we visit the Finger Lakes.
Was greeted right away and purchased 2 glasses of their wine. Cheese tasting was orderly and spaced out. She was friendly and very knowledgeable. Only disappointment was we couldnt try cheeses that were Sold Out. But we certainly had plenty anyway. Beautiful setting!!
Such a fun experience, great cheeses, hospitable and welcoming staff
Great place.... Im not a cheese person but its really good. The environment is awesome and there is more than just cheese to enjoy.
You do not want to miss out on this experience! This was the most fun thing we did on our trip to the Finger Lakes! The atmosphere is warm and inviting. The cheese tastings include 13 different cheeses, all of which are excellent! They have a nice selection of beer, wine and sodas that you can enjoy along with your cheese. They also have a very nice gift shop with t-shirts, hats and other items, all of which are reasonably priced. They also are upfront and honest with their pricing of their cheeses, each block is clearly marked, no surprises when you go to pay at the register.
Wonderful hidden treasure! Found this gem searching side roads on a lady minute adventure. It was a serene surrounding offering peace and quiet with an amazing cheese pairing to go with it. They started small and have grown into a huge place that many would die to get married at. They are quiet during the day, but weekends and holidays get busy. Loved our stop, cannot wait to go again!
Beautiful space with delectable cheeses. Tom is one-of-a-kind, hospitable, and thoroughly himself. Loved the entire experience. Definitely stop if youre in the area. My parents are difficult to please, and they were very, very pleased (see photo)
We came for a cheese teasing with the family. Amazing service and very fresh products. Highly recommended.
Excellent cheese tasting with accompanying beverage (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) in a bucolic setting. Take your time to really enjoy the many award-winning offerings. Many are quite complex and delicious.
Fantastic building, very friendly staff. Delicious cheese sampling. Must stop if in the area.
The atmosphere, the wine and the people! Absolutely, wonderful all of it! Im so glad I stumbled upon this place 😊
Pretty Cool Place. Fun Cheese Tasting. Could use Better Selection of Beer.
What a great experience! $6 cheese tastings of 13 varieties, paired with your choice of wine, beer, or hard cider @ $6. Staff was extremely nice and a great atmosphere! Bought 2 of our favorite cheeses to take home.
Beautiful restored barn with excellent cheese and Beer. They have an awesome staff as well!
I was expecting more of a traditional cheese shop with regular cheese, like curds. This is an experience such is great if thats what youre looking for. They had cheese tasting ($6) and you could have a glass of wine (I dont drink). It was touristy but classy. I was looking to buy cheese but the cheese in the cooler was all specialty cheese when all I really wanted was curds. If you want an experience its worth stopping. If you want curds this didnt satisfy my craving. As an aside it would make an interesting wedding venue (but not sure they do that sort of thing). Theres nothing wrong with it, just not what I was expecting or hoping for.
This is one of my favorite places to visit when in the Finger Lakes region. Whether you are looking for a place to take 5 between wine tastings, while visiting the Waterloo Outlets, out for a Fall foliage ride, visiting local antique stores or even if you just like cheese (and who doesnt like CHEESE!) I highly recommend stopping there. You can do a cheese tasting of 13+ varieties and sit on the porch of their barn while relaxing with a local beer, wine or cider.
Good music and relaxing day. Great cheese and wine slushies
I ordered a few products online and we are all very satisfied. The cheese is very fresh and yummy. Amid supply chain crisis, Muranda products are much much better holiday gifts than those stuck on the sea outside LA port. There are so many local-made and made-in-America products that can make our lives and holidays happier!
Loved this place. They have a good variety of aged cheeses. I liked the sharp and smoked cheeses best. Great way to start a day of wine tasting!
Stopped in for the Cheese Tasting. Fun experience, something different then just typical wine tasting. Well run... fun experience.
LOVE this place. We always make sure we stop here when we are wine touring. Great selection of cheese. We always buy a few blocks to snack on.
Some of the best cheese in the area, in a charming barn with the hardworking cows right on the premises.
Just went to this cheese company and what an experience! Wow! Weve been to many wine tasting but this surpassed them all. We were greated by Patsy where we got our beverages. They serve wine 🍷beer and fruit juices. Then we got to try 17 cheeses. It was awesome. Put this on your list for a cheese journey.
Love this place! The che see is sooo good! If you go, do a tasting. They have a beautiful deck, seating outside on lawn and lots of space inside. They have live music on Sunday afternoons and maybe other days, not sure. Will definitely be going back there.
Completely AMAZING 🤩 So delicious and yummy! We are on our honeymoon going around the Finger Lakes camping, and we decided to stop here. They not only have cheese but delicious jams, and many other goodies. The barn where they have it is gorgeous and they explain everything about what you are tasting for the cheese. There is wine, beer, hard cider, and pop to drink. The cider pairs so nicely with the cheese. Definitely make it on your stop if you’re out this way.
Took a group of 45 ladies and we had an excellent experience here. Tom, Blaine and their team were all fabulous. Beautiful place, great process for groups and great tasting cheese!
COME HERE when you visit the Finger Lakes!! $5 gets you a tasting of 16 different cheeses, all delightful. Staff was very pleasant and professional.
Great stop! You get to try many different types of cheeses and the owners made it an even better time. I highly recommend it!!
The best spot for a cheese tasting in the finger lakes.
Very knowledgeable about their cheeses. No pressure to buy. Great ideas about pairings with each cheese
Opinions my own:Wonderful cheeses, great tasting flights. Beautiful old (restored) barn setting. Allowed our dogs and served us with a smile! Great fun and tasty cheeses.
Had a great time pairing the cheeses with our different drinks!
We had THE BEST experience here! Diane walked us through the cheese tasting. She was so awesome and taught us so much. The cheese was so good we bought 7 out of the 12 we tasted we would have bought them all if we had more money 😂. It was one of our favorite things we did in the finger lakes!
We discovered Muranda Cheese while sorting through brochures and flyers. Worth the drive. Sarah guided our tasting of 13 cheeses with great information, well presented. She did a great job and we grabbed several cheese choices when it was over. We spoke to the father and son owners and they added yet another friendly take to our experience. The setting, on the farm in a repurposed barn, was charming.
Their cheeses are delicious and the staff is really nice. I always bring my out of town friends here to show them that Waterloo has some great local companies/products!
Wow... The place looked amazing and the lady who hosted us was great and the cheese.. Oh the cheese, was simply mouth watering. All. Made on location too!
Phenomenal cheeses and a beautiful venue to boot. Our cheese tasting was given by the owner who was courteous and very knowledgeable. The cheeses were great. There is an outdoor area which was very nice. The barn itself is worth the visit.
The cheese tasting costs $6. The cheddar cheeses are some of the best I had. If you like cheese a must stop. Also some of their wines are surprisingly good.
Great cheeses and beautiful barn. While they have heaters, its cold inside the barn so we took it home for our own tasting.
Can you imagine tasting 12 yummy cheeses in a beautifully decorated barn setting?! Such a treat. Had a glass of dry rose with my cheese. Mmm. Delicious selection. Played a game of 🌽 hole too.
Super friendly staff, delicious cheese & reasonable price. A great way to enjoy some food and sober up between wine tastings.
Great fun, delicious cheese worth a visit!!
Wonderful cheese! Buy your $5 toothpick, and taste more than 10 cheeses. Every one was a winner! Beautiful setting, fun gift shop.
Great place to visit if youre feeling cheesy. Good variety of cheeses, knowledgeable staff, entertaining owner. Also have a few local beers, ciders and wines to enjoy while you cut the cheese.
DO NOT skip this place on your tour of the finger lakes! We visit the finger lakes every year and this is the first time we visited Muranda. I have to admit, I wasn’t crazy about going to a cheese place on our wine tour, but I’m so glad we did. The variety of cheeses blew me away. We went back to get cheese when we left (play it smart and bring a cooler). One way or another, you won’t be leaving the finger lakes without some Muranda cheese!
Visited last week and bought three different cheeses. Each was excellent! So good, that I just placed an online order to be sent to Pennsylvania! The two female workers were so helpful. We visited after a recommendation from a waitress, Bonnie at Connies Diner. 😃
Blane was so friendly and knowledgeable about all the cheeses. Delicious tastings and Hot milled Cider.
I love this place. The cheeses are very tasty. I found that I even like blue cheese.
Im not a huge fan of cheese personally. Went there with a group of friends and honestly they had some pretty great cheese! Highly recommend going there and doing a cheese taste !
We sampled some of their cheese at Boundary Breaks Vineyards and decided to visit. The cheese tastings take place in a beautiful airy barn, charmingly lit. The cheese is delicious. They also carry local pottery!
Wonderful place,food🧀,wine🍷,ciders,live music🎶, sat outside and the country views are so nice with a breeze. Serving wonderful foods and the music is great, the ways they could expand and still keep its charm, I could see where they could go further being in the same business for over 30yrs.i will be back,nice relaxing day,Thank you💞
Loved the tasting and the friendly attention to detail. The cheeses were delicious. A bit more expensive than the norm but well worth it. Look forward to going back.
LOVE THIS PLACE!! IF YOUVE NEVER BEEN- GO!! The atmosphere and the people are amazing! We listened to a band called HOTDOGS AND GIN there. EXCELLENT!! Outside deck is awesome!! The wine and cheese are Delicious!! Wish this place was closer to home- Id visit there more often! LOVE THIS PLACE!!!!
Wonderful cheese and wine. Tom was the best...great host with personality plus!!
Have been coming here for years, their cheeses are always fresh and on point. Love the barn and the ability to have a drink and a snack. Keep up the great work!
Just go there. Get the cranky old lady cheddar. Eat it with apple slices. Holy goat! Great cheese.
The cheese is excellent but do the tasting so you can determine your favorites. Only problem is that when I was there, a band was playing and it was very loud.
Best cheese tasting ever. Very knowledgeable people.👍
Loved our visit to Muranda Cheese. In season their tastings are offered in a lovely old 1800s barn. We tasted 16 cheeses for $5 and all were just great. Our host did a wonderful job with our tasting. They also offer area beverages to enjoy with our tasting. The cheeses are produced from their farms milk and are just delicious. Can be a nice pause between wine tastings in the area or in our case was a great rainy day activity. We loved all the cheeses and purchased some to take with us (offered in packaging that did not require refrigeration which was helpful) Well be back :- ) We had great fun - thanks for a great time! (in the off season their tastings continue and just move to another building on sight)
What a fun tasting experience! The cheeses were yummy. We had 13 cheese tastings. Bought several to take home. They also had charcuterie meats, cornichons, and other foods. Cute decor and merchandise for sale.Will definitely go again!
Went with our best friends and really enjoyed it! Staff are very friendly and knowledgeable about their cheeses. Amazing cheeses too!!! I highly recommend you check this place out, especially if you are a cheese connoisseur!!! We will definitely go again!
Great service, amazing atmosphere. The cheese tasting is fun, and well worth the money(cheap).great view from the back deck, with rocking chairs.
Amy was absolutely awesome during our tasting today. Her suggested pairings were great as well.
Fun spot with live music. The grilled cheese is amazing and can easily feed 2 people if you don’t have the biggest appetite.
You must come here! Great family with a variety of cheeses that accommodate every pallet and you can pair with beer, wine, or cider! The barn is beautiful, I can already imagine how amazing weddings here are. Such a lovely place and definitely a must visit!
We felt very safe here. There was live music, enough space to social distance and delicious cheese. I recommend the old man cheddar. Masks must be worn of course and everyone was really lovely. Tom was so helpful and we are very grateful for the experience in this new world!
Best cheese I have ever tasted. Such a nice gem out in the country of Waterloo. The Murray family is so personable and they have a wonderful selection of cheese tastings. For just a few dollars, you can take over a dozen of their unique cheeses made from their cows milk. They also offer local wines to pair with. An overall beautiful place with the open barn on scene, too.
Excellent cheeses, their blue is one of the best Ive ever had. They let you try all 17 of their cheeses (they were out of one when we stopped but it didnt diminish the visit at all). They also have a small selection of wines so you can enjoy a glass while you sample their selections. I would definitely visit again.
Enjoyed my first cheese tasting of twelve delicious selections. Made from their own cows, this cheese is a unique experience.The staff is particularly friendly, handling bus tours on the premises with ease.The huge barn has been pristinely restored, with a beautiful flooring. It can accommodate a variety of private events.Highly recommend a visit.
What a beautiful place! A bit in the middle of nowhere, but so worth the trip. We had traveled to the finger lakes for the wineries (and the lakes of course) and I had read reviews about Murando Cheese so we had to visit. We were the only ones there for a bit, so we had the owners undivided attention. He was so much fun and it was a great experience. We tasted 14 cheeses I believe and all of us bought at least 3 different varieties. They do sell inexpensive insulated coolers if you have a long trip home. Its an absolutely beautiful barn, with a gift shop area - which we all took advantage of - highly recommend if you are in the area.
Our second visit to this ever so tasty place. Super friendly folks with some of the most awesome craft cheese around.Take the time to do the cheese tasting. You wont be disappointed.The barn its in is a great venue all by itself.
Such a great accidental find on our girls get away weekend! We were given a warm and humorous welcome. The woman who did our tasting was wonderful! She gave us a detailed background on each cheese as well as on all the local artisans also selling products there. Beautiful setting as well!
Wonderful we arrived close to closing. The gentleman there said no problem. We did the cheese tasting. They did not hurry us. We had a great experience. And bought some GREAT CHEESE
This place has outstanding cheeses. I was with a group tour so Im not sure what the tasting might cost, can definitely say I enjoyed it. Be careful of the beverage costs my tiny soda was included, but had I realized how small they were for $6 I would have ordered the wine or a different beverage. The water was only a $ 1 obviously a much better option.
Cheeses were really good. 15 samples, and you can get hard cider, or wine with samples.Nice family place. When you go, you need to check out the renovated barn, its not heated but it is an amazing show of the vision and dedication this family has to being a top class venue for entertainment.
Great cheese! Nice atmosphere both with indoor and outdoor seating. Had live music and great drinks to choose from with cheese tasting!
This was our second year stopping by, and the 17 varieties of cheese we tasted were just lovely. It can be a very quick experience, however at just $5 a person its week worth the stop. As before, we left with a selection of delicious cheeses and a great experience!
Wow. My wife Daphne and I stopped in on Thursday, June 7, 2019. Owner Tom spent 20 great minutes with us for cheese tasting (15 varieties). Had a blast. Friendly, funny, very informative. Bought cheeses, cheese knives, shirt. Had a wonderful cold draft while we tasted the cheeses.He and his family are doing it right! Keep it up.Thanks T!
A true hidden gem. The owner is friendly, funny and nice guy. When we came into the tasting barn we were welcomed by the owner and asked it if we would like to do a tasting and have a drink. We ordered the drinks and before we went for our tasting we offered to pay and he said no, pay when you are all done. We enjoyed our tasting and learned about their cheeses then went on their deck for a nice quiet afternoon of cocktails. This place is a true hidden gem
The cheese here is so good! Will definitely be back!
Great cheese tasting, very high quality set up in picturesque barn. Worth the ride there if you go buy Seneca County.
Had never done a cheese tasting and it was so hard to pick a favorite! Kind of out on its own but so glad we found it. Staff was friendly and informative. Left with some cheese and will hopefully be back on another trip.
Oh my! The cheese tasting here is the bomb. Also such a good complement to drinking wine all day. The tasting space is beautiful. The staff are super courteous, funny and helpful. Also, the cheese is really good. I recommend this place to all of my friends doing wine tasting in the area.
Relaxing atmosphere and the cheeses were excellent with a wide variety. The stout beer is very good but very strong.
We stopped during a weekend trip to wineries along the Finger Lakes. Looking for a little something different we opted for a cheese tasting here. What a great stop, the cheeses were terrific and the folks even better.The explanations of each of the cheeses was great and the serving choices were great.There was never a rush and we were encouraged to spend as much time as we wanted.This was / is a great place to visit.
Such a great place!! Tastings into the fall are in a big beautiful barn built in 1860, I believe. In the winter they move into a smaller building. Gorgeous lighting thru out the barn. Owners and staff were so friendly and accommodating. It is a must stop while in the Finger Lakes!!
This place is absolutely gorgeous. The staff is so friendly and the cheese is to die for! They have so many different offerings of local wine, beer, cider, and juices as well! Definitely a must try!
Absolutely loved this place the people are so friendly and accommodating could not get over how amazing the cheese cider and sauces were it is a must when you are in the area don’t deprive yourself !!! They also have live music it is also very easy to spend money here !
This is a very cool place! We were in town for a vacation, found this place from visiting a local winery. Amazing cheese, met the family that owns it. What welcoming great people! Staff was great to work with. Very knowledgeable and friendly! And the cheese is Awesome!
Found this place this summer (best time to go), been back 3 times. Great cheese tastings in an amazing setting, check out the website for music and food truck events. But just sitting on the back deck or under a BigAss fan sipping a glass of local wine or craft beer, Im good.
Best cheese company in the Finger Lakes, in my opinion! I have been visiting the area now, for 6 years, and this cheese company has excellent tasting cheese, MANY different varieties, and adds new varieties every so often. The cheeses are made 100% from their Holstein cows, and the owner is often working at their tasting counter, and will answer any questions you may have. He is extremely knowledgeable, kind and courteous, making cheese tasting a very pleasurable experience. We were just there this past week, and he had 13 cheeses out for tasting. ALL VERY GOOD. If you decide to purchase, the cheese prices are very reasonable. Highly recommended. Ive been to 4 other creamery/ cheese farms in the Finger Lake area, and this is by FAR, the best. DONT MISS IT!
Very friendly and informative people. Will definitely be back.
Amazing!!! Every cheese we tasted was better than the one before! Bring your wallet and sweatoants!! Sooo good! Great people too!
If you love cheese Muranda will fulfill your desire for great cheese! The staff is very friendly & the tasting is very reasonably priced! They also have wine, beer & cider which is really good! Theres also lotions, soaps, jams, olive oils & souvenirs. I highly recommend a visit to Muranda!
Great place, we were visiting from out of town on an organized cycling (Bicycle) and loved the cheese and their other products. We wanted to make a purchase however I car was 40 miles away and we had no way to carry the products back. The owner graciously offered to personally drive what we purchased back to the start point for us. Beautiful barn! Great people!
Very friendly and informative owner!! Had a great time!
This is the best cheese in all of the land. Just pay the $5 for the cheese tasting, you wont regret it!! Its so tasty and I love it! Every time we are in the area we try to make a stop here to grab some of the blue cheese- that one is my favorite!
Another great find!! What a beautiful barn. Really great cheeses. Staff here are really friendly and helpful. A must visit!
I was here for a wedding reception and it was amazing. The old barn was perfect and the staff was super friendly.
My wife and I were in Geneva for the weekend and coming here was one of the major highlights of our trip. We were graciously welcomed and the host was friendly, attentive, passionate, and knowledgeable about the different cheeses. So much good cheese. You can pair your cheese with a glass of wine or beer.
The cheese. The cheese is incredible. Made from cows milk from the cows on site. Just delicious. Wonderful rotation of local beer, wine, and cider too along with spectacular views. Owner Tim is a gracious host that we loved spending time talking with. This is a must-do if youre anywhere near here.
A must do in wine country. Enjoy a glass of local wine with some great cheese. Family friendly.
Awesome experience! Thank you Blaine and Tom for such a fun visit! The PA 15!
Amazing cheese, very cool barn and serene farm property perfect for hanging out with kids and tasting some cheese with local beer and wine. Benches and games outside, plenty of room. Loved the dill cheese and old man cheddar
Experienced a great cheese tasting here! Not far off the wine trail, and worth the time. Bought some to travel with me because the cheese was so good and the staff was so friendly. Would definitely return!
Came here in November when it was cold. Amazing and the owner was great at explaining the tasty cheeses. Came here for memorial day weekend. The barn was open. Great live band. Great food truck and games for adults. Highly reccommend Muranda! Hidden gem
The cheese is that we tasted very good. The wine that we had was very good. Prices on their cheese is reasonable. All the employees were very nice. We will be going back to get more cheese.
Excellent story of how a passion can turn into a beautiful business. There is more to the story with a tasting too. Our group was given an opportunity to witness how hard work and a dream can be worked together to form an organization that is almost unique in New York State. The cheese you will taste here are the best and the blends of different groups tend to be wonderful to taste as well.
Such a wonderful gem! Staff was super friendly and knowledgeable! The cheese was absolutely delicious. Hope to go back again soon
Great cheeses made by nice people. We were first customers of the day and I got to talk to the owner quite a bit. Really nice down to earth guy. Love the cheese and will absolutely be back on our next trip to the Ginger Lakes.
This place is pretty cool. The cheese was great and a fun experience. I would go back and bring friends.
Great little stop! Many different types of cheese to sample. All very good. Local wine, beer and cider available too. Definitely recommend.
I love this place. Sit on the deck with a great glass of wine and just unwind. Dont forget the cheese and some crackers
Sampled 12 cheeses in a beautiful, airy, clean space. Nice patio as well where you can enjoy a glass of wine with your newly purchased cheeses.
A wide variety of great quality cheeses. Owner was a friendly cheerful guy who I liked almost as much as his cheeses.
Beautiful place, excellent staff, and the cheese......mmmmmmm. I had never done a cheese tasting before, so glad we stopped in. Yummy! Theres a cheese for everyone!!
Wow. What a great stop on our self propelled wine tour. Property is gorgeous, Cheese was ALL so so good, and Vickie made our visit one of the moments of our vacation. People really do make a business.Thank you. Thank you !!
What a awesome place. Was referred by Ravine Winery, wow!! 16 different cheeses to taste, all very good, Owner was awesome, even my 10yr old daughter enjoyed it. Great hidden gem and enjoyed by us Floridians!!
The Place was nice & the People were very nice, however if they gave you any Smaller piece of cheese to sample, you would need a magnifying glass to see it! For a place that makes its own cheese one would think that you would at least get a Slice instead of a Bitty little piece of cheese?
The owners are very humble and passionate. The cheese tasting includes over 10 kinds and the samples are not small. We really enjoyed the experience and the cheeses are delicious!
What an awesome experience! Cheese was delicious! Staff was great and very informative.
An enormous barn, beautifully renovated for the cheese tasting bar and gift shop. The tasting gets you a description and a cube of each kind of cheese Muranda makes. They age and smoke cheddar, and gouda. Not to be missed, when visiting the region.
Great cheese ! Wonderful place to visit.
Most fun we had in the finger lakes. 17 different cheeses all made from the cows there all the way from mild to the sharpest blue cheese. All with a 16 oz. Irish red local beer in your hand! Real fun, great cheese and friendly people
If you are in the Geneva Waterloo area in the finger lakes this cheese company is a must stop . Great people and even better cheese
Last year my pup and I had the pleasure of visiting during the winter. By far, the best cheese Ive ever eaten. Plus, their jams are fantastic as well! Great stop, well worth the visit!!!
What a fun place. Beautiful big barn and you get to taste all sorts of delicious cheese. A great place to take a break from wine and beer tasting (although you can get those if you want).
My wife and I stopped here after visiting the Peter Whitmer farm. They have a testing option, where for a certain price, you can sample the various cheeses they have. My wife and I enjoyed this tremendously. We then bought about 6 different blocks of the cheeses we liked. What we still have left that I recommend are “Dilly Girl,” which I am snacking on right now, roasted garlic cheddar cheese, and the “Muranda Blue Cheese.” There was a smoked Gouda that was actually smoked instead of chemically processed for the smoke taste, and a couple others we bought that I can’t remember the names of that we have already enjoyed snacking on. The gentleman who assisted us was the actual owner of the farm and is a very nice and interesting person to talk with. I can’t overly recommend this cheese company, their cheeses, and this as an enjoyable place to stop, sample cheeses, and most pleasurably, enjoy an interesting conversation.
Very commercialized place. There is no tour of cheese making process, only testing. Cheese prices are extremely high, $20-27 per pound. Great service though.
Oooh...ahhhh! You must visit here whenever you are in the area! Yummy cheese and great tasting with ETOH offerings as well. Summer time ratings are held in the barn which is just lovely with twinkling lights and a great view from the tasting bar. Suggestions for uses of the different cheeses are given.
The cheeses were very good, but the tastings did not take very long. The drive there was longer than the tasting. The countryside was beautiful in early July. I did get a nice t-shirt.
Their cheeses are amazing. If youre in the Cayuga Lakes, you should definitely make a stop here. The tasting of all 15 cheeses is super cheap, and you ca buy them right there.
Great cheese! The cheese/wine tasting is worth it, especially if the owner is there. Hes like a character out of the Bob Newhart show. Overall a great place to stop if youre in the area.
Myself and 4 other locals decided to go check out Muranda Cheese Company today only to be extremely disappointed by the off-putting treatment. We have worked in the service industry in our area and have served Muranda Cheese at our establishments. We all LOVED the cheese and NEEDED to visit the location. As we walked towards their entry way we were immediately confronted by an older gentleman that told us to be patient. I cant imagine we looked like we were impatient or rude in any way as we were just walking towards their building. After we entered, we stood waiting to be given direction and again were confronted with harshness by the older gentleman who practically yelled ARE YOU IMPATIENT?? At that point we all unanimously decided that there was no reason to be treated like this and our money could be spent in better/more appreciative establishments. Needless to say, we will not be going out of our way to visit your business or purchase your cheese again!
A surprising and generous number of cheeses to taste, with generous sample sizes, too! Straight and to the point, if you like cheeses, you should definitely make this a stop during your vacation or along your Seneca Lake wine tour.
The cheese tasting barn had such a great atmosphere and the employees are very knowledgeable, especially about uses for each kind of cheese. They also offer wine pairings!
Great cheese tasting! Beautiful surroundings! We sat on the porch and enjoyed the view. We definitely recommend.
Stop in here for a tasting. You get to try all the cheese for a reasonable price and its even fairly affordable of you want to bring some home. They also have butternut squash and pumpkin seed oils which are worth a try.
The Murray family has done a great job on turningtheir barn into an event center. We have there forCheese tastings and to listen to music , wehave always had fun !! Fun and friendly staff !Be sure to stop and say hello to Tom & Nancy.
Excellent cheese! Portions were just enough to taste each offering. Staff was very nice and informative. Beautiful property! Highly recommend!
Owner is very friendly and very knowledgeable. Knows the area well and has many recommendations for the wine country area on what to see and do.Makes the best cheeses in NY. A MUST STOP
Recommend you stop and try a cheese tasting in their beautiful old barn. Great variety of local cheeses, and staff very friendly and entertaining. Good selection of adult beverages also available.
I fell in love with Muranda Cheese Company. So many cheeses to choose from and each with an individual taste and quality. Definitely a place to stop, taste, and shop when in the area. The owners are very friendly and informative as well.
Had a wonderful experience here! The staff was very friendly and informative, everything was very reasonably priced, and they had a nice selection of other goods there as well.
Very nice place, and the cheese was delicious. Reason for 4 star is it was hot and no air conditioning, barn was open to the outside. Definitely with go again!
Phenomenal experience. Such a beautiful barn and very tasty cheeses. Spoke with the owner for a bit and he was stop friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend!
My girlfriend been trying to go here for a long time. Finally did. Owner very knowledgeable and cheese was delicious.
Great place to visit, especially if youre not interested in visiting wineries. Cheese varieties offered at the tasting, will make you want to pack a cooler to bring home!
The staff are so friendly and fully accepted my dog. The cheese was wonderful...we bought a few and we had the opportunity to pair wine with it. A come to place for sure.
So fun!! Had wine, beer and cheese. Live music on Sunday. We had a blast!!
Very good Artisan cheese. The tasting room is a lot of fun really great stop to change up the wine tasting trail and who dont like good cheese.
Great cheese, but expensive. $19 to $20 per lb. May be worth it, very good. Have wine, beer, or cider and listen to live music on selected weekends.
Beautiful place all around, and the cheese tasting was delightful. All of their cheeses are amazing. A wonderful experience! Thank you :)
Awesome cheese tasting! Came home with most that we sampled!
Go!!! So good! Cows on site and they even do the aging there. Friendly service!
We love stopping here when visiting Finger Lakes region. It’s nice to sample all the varieties. The Cheese we have purchased are always a hit when entertaining at home.
Cheese tasting, cheese and wine pairings, party venue. Their cheese has always been outstanding, and they make a great variety, but their new barn and tasting room is awesome.
Total reviews rating 4.9
199 Reviews for Muranda Cheese Company 2023:
Review №1
2022-06-12Lovely people who really love cheese. Beautiful old barn with lots of string lights. Visited on a cloudy Sunday so not too busy before the live band began to play. Not too many seats inside; locals knew to bring their lawn chairs. We tasted twelve different cheeses - all cow’s milk is locally sourced - while we sipped wine. We ate beforehand but noticed they were preparing food on the grill. There was a few picnic tables available to enjoy the food. Worth a visit. My favorite cheese was the cranky old lady cheddar. Yum!
Review №2
2022-05-15Wonderful experience! Highly recommend. Relaxed, great for a date or a group of friend. We thought the cheese tasting was a fun twist. There is free water at the bar available if you need a break from beer, wine, and ciders. I liked every cheese we got to try but the checkerboard and smoked cheddar stood out.
Review №3
2021-10-29Found this little gem by accident while driving through the beautiful Finger Lakes. Enjoyed our cheese tasting so much! Who doesnt like cheese! And it was fabulous to learn and taste some unique flavors. All was delicious and available to purchase if youre interested. Beautiful view in the back of the farm. Staff was a joy! Well be back with friends
Review №4
2021-10-30Check this place out! It is beautiful inside and the cheese tasting was awesome. Their smoked varieties and the blue cheese were some of the best that Ive ever had. We also purchased mulled wine with a shot of whiskey which was delicious. After the tasting you can check out their awesome selection of cheese, drinks, and goodies.
Review №5
2021-09-05Incredible Gem of the finger lakes region. A day at Muranda Cheese Company is well worth your time. The quality of the cheeses are world-class - make sure you buy some to take with for a wine and cheese party - the friendless of the staff and their expertise in making of the cheeses and the region, and the beautiful surroundings and the barn. A great way-point in between winery tours or a place to have wine with your cheese from all over the finger lakes region. Strong recommend.
Review №6
2022-05-23Ive been twice now and the cheese is amazing! We sampled about 10 cheeses, and brought our favorites home. Fun drink choices, from alcoholic to craft sodas, and a cute gift area.
Review №7
2021-09-05We got recommendations to this place from a vineyard tour near Seneca lake. So went there with some expectations. We were not disappointed. The place was really good and kids loved the cheese tasting. The price for cheese tasting was very reasonable. We went during late afternoon and the cows were let out for grazing. It was so cool seeing that.
Review №8
2021-09-26What a total hidden gem and surprise to our trip to Lake Seneca. We heard about it from the bartender where we stayed. Although we didnt do any of the cheese tasting, we did have a very good wine. The atmosphere and beauty of this location are worth 5 stars alone. The owner Tom was extremely friendly and made us feel very welcome. Although he was very busy with keeping things running smoothly, he stopped and talk to us a few times as if we were old friends. He exudes a very well earned pride in what he and his family have built. We stayed and enjoyed listening to the live band ( The Deans List). They were also very good and of course were vetted by Tom. I cant say it looked like anyone there wasnt having a great time. We will definitely return on our next trip from Connecticut.
Review №9
2022-01-19We came here when staying in Geneva and it was a fun and short activity. The cheese tastings are $7 per person and you get to try about 7-8 different cheeses. The owners are very knowledgeable about the cheeses and recommend what dishes to use the different cheeses in.They also have cheeses and other local Finger Lakes products (jams, sauces, etc) for sale in their shop.I do believe they are also dog friendly.
Review №10
2021-07-31We had a group of 10 for a bachelorette party and the employees were very accommodating. They were very nice, quick to help and explained all the cheeses very well. They had a good variety of cheese. So happy with our experience