Maytag Dairy Farms - Newton, IA

Maytag cheese is among the world’s best blues. Travelers passing through Newton are welcome to visit the farm’s cheese shop and cheese-making facilities and buy some wedges to take home.

83% Approval Rating (6 votes)

Overall: Worth planning a day around

Must Eats

Maytag Blue Cheese (N/A)

Written Reviews

Michael Stern

"Maytag cheese is among the world’s best blues. It has a crumbly texture that makes it well-suited for salads, and yet it feels moist and creamy on the tongue. It is spicy and deep flavored, and as luxurious as cream. Maytag Blue’s history begins with a herd ..." [Read More].

Logbooks

5/22/2002 - Michael Stern, $20

Map & Directions

2282 E. 8th St. N., Newton, IA
641-792-1133

Hours & Policies

Seasons:	Open Year Round
Meals Served:	Lunch, Dessert
Operational Hours:	Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:	Yes
Alcohol Served:	No
Outdoor Seating:	No
Reservations Accepted:	No
Delivery Available:	Yes
Takeout Counters:	Yes

"Maytag Farm is on a country road far off the beaten path."
Michael Stern

"A wheel of Maytag Blue is good in salads and on crackers, as hors d'oeuvre or cooking cheese or - our favorite use - melted onto a thick, juicy hamburger."
Michael Stern