Goot Essa is a delightful, Amish-owned cheese shop open to the public, found a bit off the beaten path but well worth the visit. The business offers a wide variety of delicious, flavorful, and unique artisan cheeses, all small-batch and European-style, made and cave-aged right there from the freshest ingredients. Visitors can sample and purchase cheeses along with condiments like jellies and meats for pairings. The incredibly informative cave tours are highly recommended, allowing guests to learn about the process and understand the artisanal quality. The shop also hosts events. Customer service is exceptional, with helpful and encouraging staff. For those who cannot visit, Goot Essa has a website for online ordering. Customers report wonderful visits, finding the experience informative and the cheeses worth traveling for, with many planning to return or order again.
I had a fantastic visit to Goot Essa with my kids on a cross state drive. The owner spent at least thirty minutes talking through the cheese varieties and offering samples my two boys and me.
I purchased several cheeses and am very glad to have stopped. The 7 year cheddar alone is worth the trip!
February 2026
We had a wonderful visit yesterday. Tried many great cheeses. Toured the cave and brought a lot home. Worth stopping to see and sample the cheese while learning about the process.
January 2026
very good cheese and a great experience sampling them!
