1000 Islands River Rat Cheese
1000 Islands River Rat Cheese
4.5
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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All your cheesiest dreams are about to come true. Here at 1000 Islands River Rat Cheese, we combine years of experience and a passion for cheese to provide our customers with expertly crafted cheese goods. Whether you’re here to watch our cheese-flavoring process or you’re looking to taste one of our famous “River Rat” cheeses, you’re sure to fall in love at first bite. As a family-owned business, we put a lot of love and care into each cheese we prepare. For quality ingredients and flavors you’ll love, you've come to the right place.
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MarinaMay
Mahopac Falls, NY114 contributions
Jul 2021 • Couples
If you are a cheese lover, this is sure to please. It’s well worth it to buy the slightly more expensive 10 year aged variety. Otherwise, it’s a good place to buy gourmet snacks and maple syrup.
Written July 31, 2021
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McCMike
Newark, NY35 contributions
Jul 2020 • Couples
Great cheese, great cheese spreads, really great pretzels. Sweet and helpful staff. This iconic store looks the same as it has for years and gives you that warm fuzzy feeling. The cheese is the best and we always make sure that we make a quick run up to the River and stock up before the weather turns. I just wish that they would bring back their old River Rat sweatshirt, the one that had the small embroidered River Rat on it...mine is getting a little ratty.
Written July 14, 2020
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That warm, fuzzy feeling is definitely what we're going for, Mike -- and nothing warms our hearts like hearing from our happy customers! Thanks for all the loyal support over the years. You're always welcome here.
See you soon,
Scudera Family
Written July 19, 2020
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Laurie P
Cortland, NY7,498 contributions
Jun 2021
On our last morning in Clayton we stopped in to buy on the way home. We brought a cooler for the cheese!!
Such a cute little store. It was not busy at all, as we visited on a Thursday morning. There were a couple others in the small store. I am sure on weekends this place is hopping.
We bought 4 bottles of Thousand Island Dressing, and 5 bricks of cheese. It is all so good!!
Exciting to watch the workers thru the window!
Such a cute little store. It was not busy at all, as we visited on a Thursday morning. There were a couple others in the small store. I am sure on weekends this place is hopping.
We bought 4 bottles of Thousand Island Dressing, and 5 bricks of cheese. It is all so good!!
Exciting to watch the workers thru the window!
Written June 24, 2021
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Carol Ann J
Germantown, NY1,575 contributions
Aug 2022
While in Clayton we decided to see what the 1000 Islands River Rat Cheese shop was all about. The shop has a variety of cheeses and candy. I know some of the cheese is made locally; however, the prices were a bit more than we were willing to pay. Samples would have been nice, and maybe would have convinced us to make a purchase....
Written August 25, 2022
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DownEast47
Finger Lakes, NY213 contributions
May 2021
Since we like cheese curd, we decided to stop in while visiting the area ~ in mid-May.
It's a nice store with a lot of different purchasing options.
While we did buy a couple varieties of cheese curd, we won't stop in again.
The young female counter person was very cool to us ~ especially after she saw our masks - no profanity on the masks ~ she must be "woke" and intolerant of others; not a place she should be working. Fortunately it was the last day of wearing them as ordered by our NYS czar.
I'm being generous in giving an "Average" rating ~ because of the attitude; a worse attitude would have been a "Poor" rating. Cordial and friendly would have been a "Very Good."
It's a nice store with a lot of different purchasing options.
While we did buy a couple varieties of cheese curd, we won't stop in again.
The young female counter person was very cool to us ~ especially after she saw our masks - no profanity on the masks ~ she must be "woke" and intolerant of others; not a place she should be working. Fortunately it was the last day of wearing them as ordered by our NYS czar.
I'm being generous in giving an "Average" rating ~ because of the attitude; a worse attitude would have been a "Poor" rating. Cordial and friendly would have been a "Very Good."
Written July 8, 2021
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PaleoGypsy
Philadelphia, PA2,130 contributions
Jul 2021 • Couples
Cheese ! Cheese! Cheese! Please. And, more. If you like cheese, you are in the right location. A lot of variety of cheeses await you in all sorts of packages. Watch the staff behind the windows prepare the cheese curd. There are so many flavors. Other delights include candy, coffee, and flavored vinegars. Yum.
Written July 8, 2021
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Traveler2AM
Poughkeepsie, NY761 contributions
Jun 2022
River rat has a good number of different cheeses, sweets, crackers, sweatshirts, etc. at fair prices. The store is not cramped, and the employees are there if you need help. We were able to get some cheese and crackers that we like. I just wish they had some refrigerator magnets with the 1000 Island theme.
Written June 3, 2022
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Kathleen W
Rochester, NY128 contributions
Jul 2020
Fun spot to stop at while walking through Clayton. Delicious cheese, loads of variety. Many other snacks and delights to be had as well. I imagine this spot is popular with the locals as well as tourists. Highly recommend.
Written July 14, 2020
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Whether you're a longtime local and just passing through, you'll always be treated like family under our roof, Kathleen! Sounds like you had a delightful experience and enjoyed lots of our delicious cheeses and more. Come again soon!
Until then,
Scudera Family
Written July 19, 2020
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caribbeantraveler91
Pennsylvania1,181 contributions
Jul 2020 • Couples
We stopped in River Rat Cheese while staying in Clayton. What a great place. Not a big store, but a large variety of items. If you need a specific type of cheese, this is the place. They have all kinds of bagged candy, crackers, dressings, marinades and even some seafood/fish. We got two really nice pieces of haddock here. Don’t forget to try the cheese curds. They’re certainly tasty.
Written August 8, 2020
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Our store may not be a little smaller, but we've got big flavors packed inside! You're almost guaranteed to find some cheese that you'll fall in love with. Be sure to give us another visit whenever you're in the area. We'd love to have you back.
Best,
Scudera Family
Written August 13, 2020
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Linda Margaret
Pittsburgh, PA264 contributions
Jul 2021
One of the best stores in Clayton. Loved the variety of cheeses and various products offered. We got the 16 year old cheese and it was wonderful. Pricey, but wonderful. Also the onion cheese which is super, melted on hamburgers is extremely good.
Store very clean. Covid shields around checkout clerks. Free parking on street. Easy to locate on James Street. If we ever get into that area again....we will NOT fail to go back to this store!!!! Thank goodness they ship....to Pennsylvania in the cooler months.
Store very clean. Covid shields around checkout clerks. Free parking on street. Easy to locate on James Street. If we ever get into that area again....we will NOT fail to go back to this store!!!! Thank goodness they ship....to Pennsylvania in the cooler months.
Written July 24, 2021
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Cheryl S
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Bringing two 9-year-old kids to Alexandria Bay for the first time. Would this be a fun place to visit.
Barb S
Rochester, NY15 contributions
My kids always loved to shop at River Rat Cheese, but it is a store. That being said, Clayton is a nice village to visit. Much different feel than A-Bay. There is a nice paved sidewalk to walk along the river with benches to sit and watch the river "traffic." There is also the antique boat museum which houses beautiful wooden boats that were once the mode of travel on the river. Lots of good places to eat too.
1000 Islands River Rat Cheese (Clayton) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about 1000 Islands River Rat Cheese
- 1000 Islands River Rat Cheese is open:
- Mon - Mon 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tue - Tue 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wed - Sat 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Hotels near 1000 Islands River Rat Cheese:
- (0.02 mi) Bertrand's Motel
- (0.07 mi) McKinley House Bed and Breakfast
- (0.27 mi) Harbor Hotel 1000 Islands
- (0.38 mi) Wooden Boat Inn
- (0.22 mi) The Burd House
- Restaurants near 1000 Islands River Rat Cheese:
- (0.02 mi) Lyric Coffee House
- (0.03 mi) Koffee Kove Restaurant
- (0.08 mi) Bella's
- (0.09 mi) Coyote Moon on the River
- (0.11 mi) Channelside
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