Featuring some of Wisconsin’s finest cheese, imported cheese, specialty foods, and much more, Baumgartner’s Cheese Store & Tavern, opened in 1931, is Wisconsin’s oldest cheese store!
In addition to our popular retail store, you can enjoy great food and locally brewed beers at our adjoining tavern! We are conveniently located in the quaint Swiss community of Monroe, a rich cheese producing area in southern Wisconsin. Baumgartner’s features locally brewed beers. They are a fine complement to the delicious cheese you will find here. Baumgartner’s is a center of activity all the time but especially during Cheese Days, a colorful festival held the third weekend of September during even-numbered years.
Business Website Address:https://www.baumgartnercheese.com/
Business Phone Number: (608)35-6157
Business Address:
1023 16th Ave
Monroe, WI 53566
Services Provided: Carry Out, Dining Room, Outdoor Seating
Business Genre: American
Reviews of Baumgartner’s Cheese Store & Tavern
Chris Campbell
22:20 06 Nov 21
Love this place. Cool atmosphere, Great service. Good food at very reasonable prices. Get your taste of Wisconsin... here. Newer additions here include more beers on tap and a grill for more hot sandwich choices. Chili is darn good.read more
Norma Noonan
13:12 02 Sep 21
Fun place to visit in Monroe! Very good hard salami and Swiss sandwich but a bit pricey. We asked to sample the... limburger cheese and now know we don't like it. Nice creamy texture but can't get past the smell. We will be back to try hot sandwiches! Make sure to donate to the ceiling charity!read more
Thomas Hunt
23:17 14 Aug 21
This place is awesome. They had the appetizer out before we even finished our order. Food came within 3 minutes.... Delicious and filling. Never thought I'd be happy ordering a simple room temperature sandwich from a restaurant but I could hardly set it downread more
jess callahan
17:58 23 Jul 21
I love this place!! A must stop whenever we are in Monroe!! Been coming here my Whole life. We had a Family farm in the... Area. We always grabbed a picnic lunch for the Car ride home. Salami & Swiss so good! Staff is always great. Glad to see them busy and saferead more
Kimberley Ferren
21:49 19 Jul 21
Fun. Great local place. Historic.The staff make the mood and the silly signage and fun menu lighten the day. Great... food and chunky cheese and sausage platter. No foofoo food here!Do the money donation to the roof of the bar!read more
David Lund
23:28 15 Jul 21
The place hadn't changed in over 20 years. the cheese sandwiches are the best around . the waitresses are friendly and... nice.Next time I'm back in Monroe ,I'll definitely stop back and get another chili and cheese sandwichread more
P. Graves
00:33 25 Jun 21
This landmark on Monroe's square is a great place for warm and cold sandwiches (with cheese of course). Lots of... beverages to choose from; alcoholic and non alcoholic. Good service. Lots of cheese choices to go, or eat/drink outside.read more
William Cunningham
03:39 24 Jun 21
Perfect little visit to experience a piece of Wisconsin and sample some great cheese. The bartender was extremely... hospitable and explained everything with a short history lesson too regarding the 90 year old establishment. Made us feel like we were the only two people in the restaurant! Great beer on tap, great food, better cheese - highly recommend!read more
Paul Stemper
00:35 23 Jun 21
What a fun place! The food was very tasty, and our server did a fanatic job and was very fun. Have them toss some... of your dollar bills (or larger) and stick them to the ceiling. Proceeds go to local charities. Can't wait to go back again!read more
Jenny Kuhn
01:09 21 Jun 21
A classic cheese stop in Wisconsin! You can sit inside or outside to eat. I love getting the small cheese plate, as... well as the braunschweiger sandwich with cheddar. The horseradish mustard is homemade and goes well with everything. They have a big store to buy cheese, mustard, etc. to take home with you!read more
Gregg Evans
14:46 07 Jun 21
1st time to visit. Had a sandwich that I have not even thought of in 65 years, braunschweiger on sour dough and... onions. Wife had the small cheese plate. We had enough left over for dinner. Both items were great. Nice shady spot on the sidewalkread more
Jack Sokolski
08:56 05 Jun 21
Italian Beef was 4 on a scale 1 - 10 because it was dry and small amount of meat!Ruben was 6 on scale of 1 - 10... because it tasted good but small amount of meat!The Strawberry Shortcake was 3 on a scale of 1 - 10 because cake was dry, only 1 sliced strawberry, and price of $4.95 - RIDICULOUS!!!The Diet Root Beer was great!The Service was great too!Next time, I will try the BBQ Ribs - they looked AWESOME!Great Car Show!read more
Pat Isaacson
00:07 04 Jun 21
Tom had Italian beef sandwich and I had the Ruben. Both of us very pleased! Good friendly service. Have them put a... dollar on the 12 foot ceiling!read more
Google User
16:41 14 Apr 21
Great selection of sandwiches! All kinds of options from homemade potato salad to local chips, crisp pickles, different... breads including gluten free options, different meats from turkey to pastrami. And, of course, cheese...lots of choices for the cheese lover. It is Monroe. The cheese capital!read more
Chris Brunton
14:38 21 Feb 21
We were greeted and seated right away upon entering. Our drinks were brought out to us instantly as well. Our order was... taken right away too. I had the Reuben sandwich and it was awesome. I have eaten here a few times and try something new every time. I have yet to find something I didn't like. Love this place and strongly recommend it.read more
Baumgartner’s Cheese Store & Tavern in the News:
Sept 11, 2018 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel – Yes, it stinks! But fans of limburger cheese, made in Monroe, love it anyway
Aug 29, 2017 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel – Video: Baumgartner’s ‘dollar ceiling’