Golden Ears Cheesecrafters

The entire point of this place is supposed to be the experience. I mean lets face it, you can buy all of these cheeses and sauces at Thrifty food but I wanted to check it out because my friend loves it and I usually love quaint places like this. They do have a nice selection but the staff were just plain rude.
I was purchasing some items and I attempted to hand the girl behind the cheese counter (who talks way too much) my debit card and she said, «Ew no, it goes in here.» and handed me the debit machine so I could put it in my self. I paused with question and she said. «How do I know if you wash your hands?» Totally offensive! But it was ok that I was touching the machine.
Then I went to speak with the person with the blue ribbon in her hair cooking behind the counter who never once smiled. I asked her if I could change an order for a nice outside country coffee and breakfast, to just the ham and egg and tomato on a plate and add an egg.
I was thinking of bringing my mom there when she comes up from Vernon. And this very rude girl said what? So I repeated the question and in a very snarky manner she said… «Just whats on the menu.» and got back to work… So incredibly rude! My mom is celiac and she can’t have bread and I was thinking if I could break apart the sandwich we might come.
My friend waited for her marginal poutine while I waited in the car.
I would never put these people on the front lines of my business and I won’t be going back.

This is a 2-​part review: the store and the restaurant. The store is a solid 5-​star! The artisan cheeses are stellar. You’re encouraged to taste any of the cheeses on display; from the ultra creamy havartis to the nutty goodness of goudas. I came away with the basil gouda and smoked gouda. The folks behind the cheese counter were very helpful, knowledgable and friendly. They also have a nice array of gourmet jams, sauces, condiments, frozen doughs and pastas to choose from. The restaurant, on the other hand, is just a 3-​star (hence an overall 4-​star from me.) Although the cooks and servers were friendly, the food was average and it took 20 mins. to get our grilled cheese sandwiches and omelette. The coffee was not attended to so people were kept waiting while it brewed. I’ll come back to the country store but I’m not sure if I’ll come back to the restaurant.

As good as it gets, actually.
I love this place. Moved to Maple Ridge three months ago and have been here maybe 6 times since. The quality of groceries is exceptions; for me the standout items are the curd and the butter. Canada and its terrible dairy lobby have meant horrible cheese, butter and yogurt products for all Canadians. Golden Ears Cheesecrafters is an exception to the rule.
The food is also great; the ice cream, the breakfast sandwiches and the poutine especially are all fantastic.
My only knock, is I wish they were open Sunday too.

Saw these guys at this year’s Eat Vancouver. I tried a few samples of their cheese. They were also part of the cheese festival part of Eat Vancouver (to be reviewed later). They were amazingly nice and they joked with me for a good bit. They had a show special on their cheese. I got a brick.

The type just buddies guys are great they’re wonderful very nice staff Goodfood a very clean atmosphere is statically pleasing my son was very happy with the experience I would definitely use these guys

A family run business that makes amazing cheese from local cows. Go local cows!
Great place with lots to choose from… more than just cheese is available.
My personal fav is Mustard Seed Gouda… a great savory cheese to sink your teeth into. :-)
I’m marking it as pricey in the dollars only because good cheese is not cheap and cheap cheese is not good. Their cheese is worth every dollar you will spend on it, highly recommended!

Much attention is being given to the cheese, which is fair because they are cheesecrafters, but forget about the cheese for a moment.
Go for the butter: it is transcendent.
It has flavour that you will not find at any grocery store. It elevates what is combined with. Your Kraft Dinner will never be the same.
I must say though that I do appreciate that they sell other locally made products. I was introduced to Big D’s wildflower honey via GEC, which is to regular honey what GEC’s butter is to regular butter (see above).
They also have awesome scooooones.

Quaint little farm house café and cheese shop reminiscent of Anne of Green Gables… makes a tomgirl like me want to wear a cute lacy dress…
Maybe I will do just that! I see they have a high tea that looks tasty and a nice small homemade menu you can eat outside on their adorable porch.
If you came for the cheese, you wont be disappointed. They have really fresh tasting neufchatel and a variety of flavoured cheese curds that would make some wicked poutine. However, their best and most stand apart cheese is their Gouda. They have at least 10 varieties, but I think their most enticing ones are the dill, onion and garlic, chili, smoked, and the mustard seed. On a sandwich with some local ham, arugula, and roasted pear; any of these varieties will knock your knickers off.
Don’t forget to try their old fashioned icecream made from local Jersey cow milk… its Anne Shirley gone wild.

Excellent products, with new cheeses being made. The aged cheeses have a lot of promise once this new shop starts selling their own. Try the quark cheese — it’s kind of like curds, delicious and interesting. Beautiful store, great service. I’ll go back.

This is the place where they make «their own cheese». The decoration is quite neat. There is a café space, and space for a cooking presentation. They also sell some other kitchen products. But those are additional feature. The main is the actual cheese product.
I have tried several kinds of their cheese. Their products are mainly havarti and Gouda.
Here is an unfortunate part. Their cheese is quite blend (as far as ones I have tried). For people who like smoked cheese (like me) it will be an additional disappointment because there are no smoked ones.
1) Gouda with Cranberry — interesting concept, but the taste was quite odd. I think the cranberry does go nicely with cheese.
2) Havarti with garlic and chives — cannot taste chives nor garlic.
3) Gouda with dill — this was quite nice.
Maybe it is way too early too judge the place because this is quite new place. But for now, i am giving my rating.

For the love of cheese, it is highly advisable that one pays a visit here.
Family owned and operated, they produce artisan cheeses, curds, and butter from cows on their farm right next door! They also make their cheeses with different flavours. I got to try some dill gouda and garlic havarti. They also make brie, cheddar, feta, and quark. Quark is like a cream cheese spread, but it is high in protein-​which is a healthy snack.
The cheese shop also has a small kitchen, which sells grilled cheese, soup, and poutine (only on the weekends.)
As well, there’s gelato, jams and preserves, breads, seasonings, and even ready made frozen meals. There’s a nice patio for one to enjoy the cheese, snacks and coffee.
Say yes to cheese.