Visitors come from miles away to visit Walnut Creek Cheese in Ohio’s Amish Country. Entering the store is an Amish Wonderland of local produce and specialty stores that I could spend hours exploring. A unique shopping experience, Walnut Creek also includes a small restaurant, a gift shop and an area that sells kitchenware and accessories. Throughout the store are incredible displays of antiques and nostalgic collectors items.
I decided to purchase a few items to make gift baskets using several items from Walnut Creek and couldn’t believe all of the various flavors of jellies, jams and preserves.
Walnut Creek Cheese and Market began in 1977 when Mark Coblentz the President and Founder purchased a pick up and refrigerated truck and refrigerated truck at the young age of 21. Starting small with a few cheese products and Trail Bologna, Mark grew the business developing strong relationships, expanding his line of products and worked with integrity and a solid work ethic.
By 1987, Mark expanded the business by adding several buildings including the retail store and added Coblentz Chocolate Company. Over the years, he added manufacturing and acquired a few brands as well. Ten years later, he opened an additional store in Berlin and continues to expand the Walnut Creek brand today.
My favorite part of the shop are the antiques that have been carefully displayed along the mezzanines. Some of these items I remembered seeing in local Ohio museums and historical sites. Several of the appliances are used by the Amish today.
After wandering each of the sections of the grocery, it was time for ice cream from the Creamery. It was a great break from the hour visit through the produce, meats and cheeses.
Of course I saved room for a cherry fry pie, one of my favorite items to purchase at Walnut Creek Cheese. Seriously, have you tried one?
I would love to hear about your visit to Amish Country and Walnut Creek Cheese if you would kindly leave a message in the comments section. Many thanks for reading about my visit and wishing you many Happy Travels!
What to See and What to Do:
Walnut Creek Cheese
2641 State Route 539
Walnut Creek, OH 44654
Telephone: 330 852 2888
Second Location:
4727 US 62
Berlin, OH 44610
Telephone: 330 893 3273
Where to Eat:
Walnut Creek Cheese
2641 State Route 539
Walnut Creek, OH 44654
Telephone: 330 852 2888
What to Eat:
Everything! It is all homemade!
What to Read:
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