Cheese, Butter
The newest creamery to West Marin doesn’t come without experience. Karen Taylor, a sixth-generation dairywoman, and her family are sure to delight the taste buds of both artisan cheese lovers and butter connoisseurs.
Bianchini Ranch, Point Reyes Station
MALT-protected since 2018
Milk
The Clover brand sources milk from family farms in Marin and Sonoma counties, many of which are MALT-protected!
Lafranchi Ranch
MALT-protected since 1986
Neil McIsaac & Son Dairy
MALT-protected since 1991
Moody Family Dairy
MALT-protected since 2002
Ielmorini D&C Dairy
MALT-protected since 1998
Cheese
Cowgirl Creamery excites its devoted followers with nationally recognized cheeses such as the Mt. Tam triple cream and the ever-adaptable Wagon Wheel. The founders, Sue Conley and Peggy Smith, started this business with milk sourced from MALT-protected farms.
Bivalve Dairy, Point Reyes Station
MALT-protected since 2018
Straus Dairy Farm, Marshall
MALT-protected since 1992
Cheese
Whatever cheese you are in the mood for, Nicasio Valley Cheese Co. can deliver. Locarno, San Geronimo and delicate Foggy Morning are a few favorites. The Lafranchis use milk from their dairy to produce their artisanal cheese. Swing by the creamery for a taste.
Lafranchi Ranch, Nicasio
MALT-protected since 1986
Cheese
Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Co.’s Bay Blue is a real treat, and its Aged Gouda will have you coming back for more. The Giacomini sisters carry on a family heritage, producing a variety of artisan cheese using milk from their farm and energy from their ranch. Tours available!
Giacomini Dairy, Point Reyes Station
MALT-protected since 2005
Milk, butter, yogurt
Albert Straus’s mother, Ellen Straus, co-founded MALT. The partnership continues to this day, and two of the dairies they source milk from are MALT-protected.
Moretti Family Dairy
MALT-protected since 2012
Silva Family Dairy
MALT-protected since 2011
Straus Dairy Farm, Marshall
MALT-protected since 1992
Milk, Cheese
Home of MALT founder Ellen Straus, Straus Home Ranch is managed by her children who continue her legacy of stewardship and community leadership. The family co-founded and manages the California Cheese Trail, connecting cheese lovers with Marin’s artisan producers.
Straus Dairy Farm, Marshall
MALT-protected since 1992
Goat and sheep cheese, milk
Interested in cheese made from the milks of goat, sheep and cow? Then explore Tomales Farmstead Creamery’s choices such as Teleeka, Kenne and Atika. Tours are available of this creamery owned by David Jablons and Tamara Hicks.
Toluma Farms, Tomales
MALT-protected since 2010
Fermented foods and more
Maggie Levinger and Luke Regalbuto’s pantry and picnic emporium features Wild West Ferments’ award-winning sauerkrauts and kimchis, artisanal cheeses, natural wines, fermented fruit sodas on tap, and buffalo milk soft serve floats. The Farmer’s Wife serves grilled cheese sandwiches. Open Friday through Monday, 11am-5pm.
80 4th Street, Point Reyes Station
AIM Farmers’ Market, San Rafael
California Cheese Trail, Marshall
Coyuchi, Point Reyes Station
Driver’s Market, Sausalito
The Farm Stand, Forest Knolls
Good Earth, Fairfax & Mill Valley
Greenstring Farm, Petaluma
Heidrun Meadery
Inverness Park Market, Inverness
Marin Country Mart Farmers’ Market, Larkspur
Marin French Cheese Co.
Palace Market, Point Reyes Station
Petaluma Market, Petaluma
Point Reyes Farmers’ Market, Point Reyes Station
Tenfold Farmstand
Toby’s Feed Barn, Point Reyes Station
Tomales Bay Foods, Point Reyes Station
United Market, San Anselmo
United Market, San Rafael
Woodlands Market, Kentfield
Woodlands Market, Tiburon
Berkeley Bowl, Berkeley
The Local Butcher Shop, Berkeley
The Natural Grocery Co., East Bay
CUESA Farmers’ Market, San Francisco
The Ferry Building, San Francisco
Good Eggs, San Francisco
Rainbow Grocery, San Francisco
Woodlands Market, San Francisco
Oliver’s Markets
Whole Foods Markets