Marin French Cheese Co.

Welcome to Marin French Cheese Co., the oldest cheese company in the country since 1865, located at 7510 Pt Reyes Petaluma Rd Petaluma, CA. This charming spot offers much more than just cheese tasting, with a beautiful pond where you can have a picnic with your family. The customer service here is exceptional, with staff members going above and beyond to provide a wonderful experience.

At Marin French Cheese Co., you can indulge in a variety of handmade cheeses, including their renowned triple cream bries. The shop also offers a wide selection of wines, crackers, honey, spreads, and artisan products, making it a perfect place for a peaceful and quaint outing in the countryside.

Whether you're looking for a romantic date spot or a family-friendly environment, Marin French Cheese Co. has something for everyone. Don't miss out on the opportunity to savor their delectable Brie varieties while admiring the picturesque California countryside. A visit to Marin French Cheese Co. is sure to be a delightful and memorable experience.

Marin French Cheese Co. Menu

Location

Address: 7510 Pt Reyes Petaluma Rd Petaluma, CA 94952
Phone: (707) 762-6001

🕓 Work Hours
MON 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
TUE 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
WED 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
THU 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
FRI 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
SAT 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
SUN 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Business info

  • Takes Reservations
    Yes
  • Offers Takeout
    Yes
  • Delivery
    No
  • Wheelchair accessible
    Yes
  • Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
  • Accepts Android Pay
    No
  • Accepts Apple Pay
    No
  • Accepts Cryptocurrency
    No
  • Outdoor Seating
    Yes
  • Casual
    Yes
  • Quiet
    Yes
  • Good for Groups
    Yes
  • Good For Kids
    Yes
  • Good for Lunch
    Yes
  • Private Lot Parking
    Yes
  • Beer & Wine Only
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Offers Catering
    No
  • Waiter Service
    No
  • Wi-Fi
    No
  • Drive-Thru
    No
  • TV
    No
  • Bike Parking
    Yes
  • Compostable containers available
    Yes
  • Plastic-free packaging
    Yes
  • Provides reusable tableware
    Yes

Last Reviews

  • Author: Jonathan S.

    07 September 2024

    I have driven by the Marin French Cheese Co (oldest cheese company in the country, since 1965) a few times over the years while going to Point Reyes and Point Reyes Lighthouse, but have never stopped in here. This time on my way to Point Reyes, I made time to stop in here for some cheese tasting, but to my surprise this place had way more to offer, including hot sandwiches paired perfectly with their cheese, coffee, drinks, salads, charcuterie, cold grab-and-go sandwiches, wine, gifts/souvenirs, etc. There is also chocolate tasting. There is ample parking and a large picnic area with many picnic benches that surrounds a pond. They had a good selection of cheese to taste and they have specials for cheese purchases. We ended up purchasing their Brie and Camembert cheese in addition to sandwiches for lunch. The hot sandwich's are made to order and comes with a nice salad with ranch dressing. The sandwiches and salads were delicious and decently priced at $16.99. We really enjoyed both cheese that we bought as they had excellent consistency and flavor. Their jams were also very tasty. We will definitely be back for their cheese, sandwiches and picnic around their pond.

  • Author: Gus M.

    03 September 2024

    They had a beautiful place where to sell their products. there's a nice pond where you can have a picnic with your family. The lady was so awesome at customer service. It wasn't even funny. She was kind, gentle, generous, and as soon as she was done, providing you with samples, she would turn around and wait on other customers that needed to check out. You can buy wine, cheese, and other delightful product.

  • Author: Karen A.

    02 September 2024

    Marin French Cheese Company is an outstanding cheese maker and has a fabulous shop between Petaluma and Novato. I've been coming here since I moved to CA in 1994. It used to be Rouge et Noir, but I like their new image and name. All of their cheeses are great! If you come to the shop, there are samples of every variety and always some specials that make it worth the drive. (The drive would be worth it anyway because it's beautiful; rolling hills with gorgeous rock outcroppings and gnarly oak trees. ) There is a lovely pond and picnic area where you can eat cheeses or food that you purchased or BYO picnic. We got a fantastic deal of 8 wheels of cheese for $40! Now, we head home to eat our cheese haul. Bon Appetit!

  • Author: Jeff W.

    08 July 2024

    If you love handmade cheese in the heart of the country, MFC co. If you're jam! Not only is this spot have amazing views, cute, quaint, peaceful, part of it is on the water, it's a gem in the North Bay. You are in the Petaluma countryside upon visiting here, also minutes from amazing view points as well. And yes, it's a lovely date spot to celebrate anything big or small. We tried two cheeses; the Triple cream Brie and the havarti . The Brie was my favorite and it's a triple cream, so it's super fresh and filling. We made our own picnic, brought the pup and enjoyed our chill vibes! Ohh.. and on your way out be sure to get a handmade waffle cone with fresh Straus Ice Cream!

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