Clock Shadow Creamery

First time visiting this place after finding it on Unilocal,they have quite a selection of different cheeses and cheese curds to pick from. I picked up the Spicy Ranch for myself the Jalapeño Peppers, and Pizza cheese curds for my boyfriend. They cost about $ 5.50 a bag but well worth the price. They’re a lot bigger than your typical cheese curds, which is a plus! 5 star review for me, will be back for more.

Really enjoyed our cheese-​tasting and the education on how to lay out a cheese platter. Enjoyed the cheese we bought. We would gladly stop back and buy some more cheese from them the next time we are in Milwaukee.

When in Wisconsin… go on a cheese tour! Well sorta. The tour consists of a woman talking about the process of making cheese and a view of the machinery through a glass window. I guess it makes sense in terms of all the health issues with us going inside. Nevertheless, the cheese curds we tried were nice and squeaky :) I wish we could’ve tried more cheese/​cheese-​y items, but alas, we could not. The tour was informative, the cheese was good, we were supporting a local business, and this is definitely a new, different experience.

Seriously? I think that’s the only thing that I could say about this tour. Let’s get one thing straight, the one star rating is for the tour not the product. The cheese and other products are pretty good. You might say, «what do you expect for $ 3»? I can tell you it wasn’t even worth the $ 3. You don’t tour anything. You look through a window and get a lame script read off a piece of paper for 5 minutes. That’s it. Not an exaggeration. Don’t bother.

As a cheese novice from Florida, I’m told squeaky cheese is a good thing. Well, it was pretty squeaky.
Took the «tour» which as everyone else on the planet has already told you, isn’t a tour but a discussion of the process, the company, and some local stuff they’re involved in. Interesting enough, but a little dry. Maybe toss a sample plate in there or something?
Retail room is nice, and we got some stuff from their little menu. If they have it, get the grilled coalho cheese. It’s NOT a grilled cheese sandwich, they actually grill the cheese itself. It doesn’t melt (which, frankly, blew my mind) and tastes awesome. Unlike anything I’ve ever had.
They also do a lot of community-​involved stuff, which is nice I guess.

Well, i have no idea about cheese and cheese making but I really liked this place. During my Milwaukee tour, I got this opportunity to do cheese tasting at this place.
The guy over there was very helpful and knowledgeable.
I have tasted Habanero, Spicy cheese, chevre cheese (goat cheese) and some chutney. I just loved Habanero and Chevre but unfortunately both were sold out and I was not able to buy them.
This place is must for cheese lovers and for those who want to be cheese lovers.

Not even going to lie — My husband and I came straight to this creamery following a tour at a nearby distillery, so we were pretty buzzed. The samples of cheese were amazing and we bought quite a bit (lol). It was not a drunken mistake though! The quark was delicious and those cheese curds were even better. Probably some of the best «squeaks» that we came back to Kansas with. I can’t wait ’till we visit Milwaukee again for more!

Excellent cheese curds. Fresh and squeaky
As for the tour…
The good:
–It’s only $ 3
–It was interesting and informative
–It was something different
–You’re supporting/​learning about a cool local business-Milwaukee’s only cheese factory
The mediocre:
–It’s not really a tour. It’s more like a 20 minute talk about cheese. You sit in a room that has a window overlooking the cheese making machines. However, since the cheese makers work at night, there’s nothing to watch and no cheese being made.
–No samples! I really, really wish they had a variety of cheeses for us to sample during the cheese talk. I would even pay more for the tour/​talk if they had this. Plus it may have prompted me to buy more cheese if I sampled something delicious.
I’d still say go to their talk sometime, especially if you’re in the area for any of the other businesses in Walker’s Point. At least stop in their small shop and pick up some cheese, particularly the curds.

Not so much a tour but an informative talk about their cheese making operation at this small creamery in the Walker Point neighborhood. I learned a number of new facts especially about curds. In addition we bought their curds and they were the squeekest and freshest curds ever! Worth a short stop.

This is a stop on The Untapped Milwaukee Bus Tour.
They have a sample station of various cheeses to try upon your arrival and give a brief discussion on the cheese factory.
I bought a grilled cheese sandwich to take with me to nosh on the bus. Good stuff. It should have come with some pickles on the side though…

A group of use took the «tour» last summer (yeah I waited this long to review, oops) and that part was just disappointing. We had to pay for the tour but I read a recent review that said it was free. It should be. Sorry Clock Shadow, it was the worst tour I’ve ever been on. You and a bunch of strangers are stuffed into a small room with photos and props of the cheese-​making process. Sure, you can see the facility and machines through a large window but as a cheese lover, I REALLY hoped to see the cheese being made. Ah well… that’s okay.
But they do have really good cheese curds and that’s what really matters. Good job Clock Shadow Creamery!

Spending a weekend in Milwaukee, I knew that I had to at least hit the big 3 things: cheese, beer and sausage. Well, the Clock Shadow Creamery is the only urban creamery in all of Wisconsin. This is a must visit if you’re only visiting Milwaukee and you need your Wisconsin cheese fix. The creamery is nestled in the Walker’s Point area, an up and coming neighborhood. Sample their cheese, cheese curds, etc. If you like, put your favorite cheese into a grilled cheese sandwich. The cheese curds are so popular, they usually sell out by the end of the day. Kudos to friendly staff (McKenna and Amy) who helped me figure out how the heck I was going to bring the cheese home.

To call this a «tour» is a bit of a misnomer. It’s actually a brief discussion of the cheese-​making process with photo illustrations, conducted in a room that has a window into the actual cheese processing area (you can’t go in there because of germs, and they do not make cheese on the weekend).
When our group of 4 arrived at 11:15 on Saturday morning, the lady at the counter seemed both surprised and confused when I said that we were there for the tour, and then asked if I had called ahead (the website says they do them every half hour, and does not indicate that reservations are required). Several other people eventually arrived, so we were invited into a smallish conference room and asked to take a seat. Our «guide» then talked about the eco-​friendly building, how they make their cheese, and passed around some photos, with many, many prompts of «Any questions?» Seriously, if I have questions, I will ask. Promise.
The whole thing didn’t take more than 15 minutes and was pretty underwhelming, not to mention darn awkward. I could have gotten the same information from Google, and probably better pictures/​videos of the process. I would certainly be open to buying some of their cheese, but they need to drop the «tour» thing and just focus on the product, in my opinion.

Smallish shop but helpful staff and AMAZING curds. Tried samples of pizza, Cajun, habanero, spicy ranch, garlic dill, and plain curds before purchasing pizza and Cajun. Super squeaky and delicious. Didn’t have time to visit Purple Door during visit but I’ll be back.

Stopped here quickly on a several hour tour of MIlwaukee with a local in between bar stops. Picked up some Squeaks and ate them when I got back to NJ in the evening. I could hear my wife squeaking from across the room. That’s how you know they are good.

Say CHEESE! Clock Shadow makes me happy. I sometimes find cheese that I put in the ‘special cheese’ category. Things that end up in this category must be consumed with other people, and not used as an ingredient where they will get lost. It’s pure cheese beauty must be preserved! Preferably, it will be eaten as is, or on a fancy cheese platter.
Everything I bought at Clock Shadow falls in the ‘special cheese’ category for me. The curds were tippity top notch. And they come in flavors! You don’t need them to come in flavors, but flavors are fun. They also sell frozen curds for deep frying — genius. In that same freezer you’ll also find a few pints of Purple Door Ice Cream, which is just up the street, and also delicious. We also bought some brick cheese, some Quark (gotta have it!), and pimento cheese (which is not technically clock shadow’s…it’s made by a lady that they rent space in the back to). I believe we also picked up a few preserves that obviously, will go excellent on my cheese platter. I’m all in on all the cheeses. There were plenty of other things to try, but we didn’t need to buy all of it on our first trip.
Finally, I don’t have to drive 2 hours out into the country to find good cheese!

The Chevre I brought home is delightful, and I’m sure the cheese curds are delish, but GASP! they were out of curds in the early afternoon. I’m willing to give this place extra points on reputation alone but while he was easy on the eyes, the fella working the counter didn’t seem as knowledgeable about the products as I’d hoped. I’m also surprised that while we mentioned that my pals were in from out of town, there was no mention of a tour option. We learned about it through someone who later said «Oh you went to CSC? Did you do the tour?» –_​_​_​–
I’ll come back for curds and keep my fingers crossed that they’re in stock.

Going to defcon 5 on CSC!
All the things that I said before, but now, with goat cheese curds.
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Mmmmmmmm! Garlic cheddar!
I’m used to visiting rural cheese factories (some of my favorites are located in Nowhere County, in the heart of the town of Middle) and there are many in Wisconsin. But an urban cheese factory? Whoever heard of such a thing?
But here they are — and plenty of reviewers and info out on the Interwebs will tell you all about the building and greenie stuff — I’m just interested in the cheese. They sell the old Bön Bree alongside lots of other great cheeses of multiple flavors and varieties.
Pay a visit. Take a tour. Try the samples. Buy some cheese and support your local urban cheese store!
My favorite cheese store (this week, anyway) remains Vern’s way up in Plymouth, but since I don’t get to Plymouth very often, this is my new go-​to cheese outlet.

Don’t think traditional cheese when you come here and you will be wowed. Sure there is cheddar and swiss, but if you come here with an open mind to new tastes you will certainly find something to dazzle your tastebuds.
Some of their selections that dazzle mine:
House Cheese Curds — When it comes to curds, I learned at an early age that squeakier is better (it indicates freshness) and at Clock Shadow they don’t just squeak, your tastebuds will sing the song of glorious fresh cheesy taste in your mouth. Made fresh on Mondays and Wednesday, get them at their squeakiest.
House Quark — A Germanic influenced cheese spread. Reminds me of goat
cheese — not at all in taste, but function. Buy the plain and add your favorite herbs, or get some already infused. More of a light and creamy spread than a cheese but adds an unmatched depth of flavor wherever you use it.
House Chevre — Goat milk recently became available to the very talented cheese makers here and they’ve put it to good use. This is some of the creamiest and tastiest i’ve ever had.
Bön Bree Brick –I was raised on this cheese. I thankfully never had velveeta or a kraft single until college because Bön Bree was the cheese of choice in our house. This specialty cheese is not always available, but when it is, it’s worth a try. It looks a bit like an orange tinted muenster, and has the texture of a cheese curd, but the taste is more smooth and mild; a bit buttery with a nutty finish and a little salt. Originally created at the Mapleton Cheese Factory decades ago, and then not available since the early 80’s, Clock Shadow has thankfully brought it back.
Martha’s Pimento Cheese — Where has this been all my life? People from the south know about it but don’t share the secret well. They may tell you about a fake pimento cheese spread from a jar, but this is different. This tasty concoction of fresh sharp cheddar and seasoned red peppers plus other assorted spices and flavors is life changing. Scrambled eggs, omelets, mac n cheese, baked potatoes and more have not been the same since I discovered this. It’s been my holiday party hostess gift for two seasons running, and based upon it’s popularity with guests I’m sticking with it.
In addition to all these great cheese choices, Clock Shadow carries other awesome local foods. There’s a freezer of pints from the always fantastic Purple Door Ice Cream, who recently relocated their production to a shop just down the street.
Many varieties of Madison-​based Quince and Apple preserves line the shelves. The Black Tea and Fig is excellent. And there’s usually an assortment of Potter’s Crackers, also from Madison. The Caramelized Onion and the Rhubarb Graham are two of my all time favorite crackers.
And it’s not just the food that’s new and perhaps different, it’s the environmentally friendly and living building that house the cheese factory too. There’s a green roof, solar panels, salvaged materials and recycled rain water in the toilets.
So many great things to love, there’s no reason to no go to Clock Shadow and go now!