General Info

Known as Ohio’s premier cheese and chocolate destination, Grandpa’s Cheesebarn and Sweeties Chocolates is located right off Interstate 71 midway between Cleveland and Columbus—making it one of the state’s most popular visitor attractions. You’ll find everything from Ohio cheese and imported cheese, to smoked meats and pickled products, to homemade ice cream and chocolates. A top-tier cheese house, we offer samples of 100-plus varieties of local cheese, including favorites like Ohio Swiss and Maple Bacon Cheddar, along with flavorful smoked cheese like Gouda and Habanero Cheddar. Founded in 1978 in Ashland, we make our own cheese spreads, baked goods, chocolates, fudge and ice cream, as well as smoke cheeses, bacon and other meats on-site. Open seven days a week, the store also has gift shop, deli and café, where you can grab coffee and a breakfast pastry or homemade sandwiches and old-fashioned hot dogs for lunch. A charming courtyard connects the cheese barn to the chocolate shop, offering plenty of places to relax and snap memorable photos next to grandpa’s classic 1950s Chevy truck, whimsical caricatures and seasonal décor. For those with a sweet tooth, don’t miss our ice cream shop, which serves up homemade flavors made with fresh cream and butter from nearby dairy farms, and our separate chocolate store filled to the brim with our famous homemade chocolates and fudge. As one of the stops on the Ohio Buckeye Candy Trail, we are the perfect one-day getaway where you can sample an array of food items, taste the difference, and savor the experience. If you can’t stop by in person to peruse all the offerings, we ship our products and custom gift boxes to 48 contiguous states.