If you’re a cheese lover, Longmont is your kind of place. Whether you’re looking to sample the world’s best varieties or roll up your sleeves and make your own, this community delivers a deliciously unique experience with its signature welcoming and quirky twist.

Cheese Importers: A Foodie’s Paradise

Tucked into historic downtown, Cheese Importers Artisan Cheese & Specialty Foods is more than just a shop—it’s a full sensory experience. This family-owned Longmont institution has been serving up gourmet delights since 1976. Step inside, and you’re instantly transported to Europe, with shelves stocked full of imported cheeses, cured meats, specialty oils, olives, and chocolate. But the real magic? Colorado’s largest walk-in refrigerated cheese and charcuterie market, featuring over 500 varieties from around the world.

And if you’re looking to take a bit of Longmont home with you, browse their collection of European housewares and linens.

People Selecting Cheese at Cheese Importers

📍 103 Main St., Longmont

📞 (303) 772-9599

🌐 cheeseimporters.com

 

The Art of Cheese: Make Your Own Delicious Memories

For those who want to go beyond tasting and into creating, The Art of Cheese offers hands-on cheesemaking experiences that bring visitors straight to the source. Led by award-winning cheesemaker Kate Johnson, this one-of-a-kind school welcomes beginners and seasoned foodies alike to learn the craft of artisan cheesemaking.

Set on the picturesque Briar Gate Farm, these immersive classes teach everything from selecting the right milk to aging and waxing your own wheel of cheese. Whether you’re in for a quick intro session or a multi-day deep dive, you’ll walk away with newfound knowledge and a tasty creation of your own. Prefer to learn from home? Virtual classes are available, too!

Cheese class demonstration at Art of Cheese

📍 Briar Gate Farm, Longmont

📞 (720) 930-6380

🌐 theartofcheese.com

People enjoying goats at Art of Cheese

 

More Than Just Cheese

Longmont may be known for its wide-open spaces and laid-back vibes, but its food scene is anything but ordinary. From farm-to-table dining to craft brews that pair perfectly with your latest cheese find, this is a town that knows how to serve up something special. Escape the discovered and take your tastebuds on an adventure—one delicious bite at a time.