Make a Day of It: Explore Bellefontaine After Your Cheese Shop Visit
- AngelKing
- Jun 16
- 3 min read
A stop at Blue Jacket Dairy is more than a quick errand—it’s the start of a day worth savoring. Whether you’re picking up your favorite cheeses or bringing out-of-town guests, Bellefontaine and the surrounding countryside are full of small-town charm, good food, and hidden gems. We’re proud to partner with several local businesses that share our values of quality, craft, and community. Here’s how to make the most of your visit:
Blue Jacket Dairy (Start Here)
Begin your adventure with a stop at our creamery. We’re open:
Mondays: 9 AM – 5 PM
Saturdays: 10 AM – 2 PM
Closed Sundays
📍 1434 County Road 11, Bellefontaine, OH 43311
If you're driving in from out of town or hoping to see cheesemaking in action, please call ahead to confirm production hours. Cheesemaking typically happens several times a week, but it can vary from day to day.
That said—even if we’re not making cheese during your visit, you’re always welcome to stop in. Our cooler is stocked and ready for you to browse and pick out your favorite cheeses.
Start with lunch or dinner at this local favorite, and be sure to try the Leonidas Pizza—made with our Blue Jacket feta. It’s a perfect example of local ingredients coming together in all the right ways.📍 108 S Main St, Bellefontaine, OH 43311
Features Blue Jacket feta
Just a short walk from 600 Downtown, this bakery is known for its artisan breads, croissants, and pastries—some of which feature our cheese. So yummy!📍 117 W Chillicothe Ave, Bellefontaine, OH 43311 (access is also from Main Street a few doors before the Poppy Seed shop).
Features Blue Jacket cheeses
Located right on Main Street, The Poppy Seed is part boutique, part salon, and all charm. They carry a curated selection of cute clothes, unique accessories, and thoughtful gift items. I (Angel) am a regular here—especially since my hairdresser is tucked in the back of the shop. Let’s just say I'm on a six-week rotation.
📍 130 S Main St, Bellefontaine, OH 43311
This curated market offers creamline whole milk from Indian Creek Creamery—one of the local dairies we source from at Blue Jacket. You’ll also find quality meats, pantry staples, and grab-and-go options.📍 101 N Main St, Bellefontaine, OH 43311
Delicious milk!
Finish your outing with a cozy cup at Sweet Aromas Coffee downtown. Sit near the courthouse fountain, enjoy the people-watching, and take in the beautifully restored downtown shops.📍 120 W Columbus Ave, Bellefontaine, OH 43311
Country Variety Store
Drive a few minutes north of town for bulk food deals and unique finds at this Amish grocery store. It’s a great place to stock your pantry with flours, spices, snacks, and baking goods.📍 6260 US-68 N, Bellefontaine, OH 43311
They don’t carry our cheese—but we’re not holding it against them. Their handmade chocolates are simply too good to miss. Located in a restored train depot on U.S. 68, it’s worth the short drive south to West Liberty.📍 311 Zanesfield Rd, West Liberty, OH 43357
On your way out of town, stop by Wengers for fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables, a deli, and a wide array of Ohio products.
📍 3836 County Road 29, West Liberty, OH 43357
Pro Tip: Bring a Cooler
With cheeses, milk, produce, and chocolate to bring home, we highly recommend tossing a cooler in the car. That way, you can explore at your own pace without worrying about your perishables.
We hope you enjoy your time in our town. After all, we’re proud to be the highest point in Ohio—and later this summer, we’ll be releasing a brand-new cheese that pays homage to that very peak. Stay tuned… and stay hungry.
And one more thing—be sure to let our friends at these local spots know we sent you. We’re all about supporting each other, and they’ll be glad to hear it came from us.
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