La Fromagerie de l'Alpage in Gruyères

We went to Switzerland with a friend and we stopped to eat the best fondue of our lives! Really a killer with a pleasant welcome!!

The best experience for cheese lovers! Highly recommend dropping by during one of the cheese making demonstrations, so cool to meet the cheese maker (he speaks French only but there is an instructional video with English subtitles) and learn about the traditional processes used. The cheeses they make here are DELICIOUS, some of the best I had in Switzerland - make sure you buy some to take home! Beautiful terrace in the alps to enjoy a glass of wine and cheese plate or fondue, and super friendly staff. Highly recommend!

We just left the restaurant and we can't say anything but good things. Both the manager and the woman who served us have been very nice. The fondue and the very delicious meringue dessert and the mountain scenery have made the meal a unique moment. I would return without hesitation

We ate very well. Special mention for the desserts, excellent. The area is very friendly with animals all around and activities nearby. Inside, you can buy artisanal products (cheese, bricelets, honey).

Admiring and very respectful of such work, well done! The know-how, traditional technique and humility of the producer are to be saluted. A pleasant time, we did not leave empty-handed 😉 thank you

Beautiful place, friendly service people!

Excellent cheese, excellent local fondue and excellent welcome!

Awesome ! Fondue at the top, super nice visit 😇

Horrible experience, the manager is very unfriendly, watching the cheese making process she closes the windows in your face and the tasting is ridiculous, you can't even appreciate the cheese. At lunch time, we ordered a fondue for two people and they gave us one that was barely for one person, wanting to charge us for two. After protesting about the size of it, they finally charged us for only one.

Nice walk (2h30) and on the way back before going to the campsite to pick up our campsite because we stopped at the store to get some cheese. Tasting offered by the nice lady. Which allowed us to take more. I suggest it to you. We will come back, we are from the country of Gex 01

Very nice place with a beautiful view! In addition to the delicious cheeses 😋

A great improvised outing for motorhomes. 10fr per night on gravel or grass at the top. Activities galore. On Sunday we decide to eat a fondue so we will buy the fondue but no bread. Good 😥

Great little cheese making experience in the mountains. You get a video demonstration of how the cheese is made translated into English and German. And then a master cheese maker shows you how they make the cheese. Unfortunately this bit is all in French so it’s hard if you don’t understand the language but still pretty cool. The scenery is amazing! The they serve food but only take a certain number of people so reserve a table well in advance if you want to come here. They sell the cheese they make and it all tastes delicious.

Very disappointing welcome, very tired staff I think.

We went for cheese making demonstrations, very good time, very informative with cheese makers who share their passion

Incredible fast and efficient service, top notch cuisine, very delicious 🤤

It is a beautiful area. They have a large free parking lot and you can get there in 7 or 8 minutes walking. Sitting on the terrace with the sun, a plate of self-made cheese and a beer is priceless. We paid €16 for the demonstration they offer, which consists of a video of about 10 minutes and seeing how they make the cheeses live. The nice thing is to see it in what seemed to be a small stable from many years ago. At the end they offer you to taste 3 types of cheese so you can buy it and/or eat it right there. They accept cards.

Great green salad. The Saltimbocca was small and extremely dry, hardly any cheese. The gratin was also pretty boring, so a little more cheese wouldn't have hurt. Long waiting time.

Atmosphere and impeccable service, a super good fondue eaten!

Still as good! Well received We had a nice time

Very nice home. Very good goat cheese and trout salad. Blueberry pie: yum...tastes like too little...

Beautiful place and upscale treatment

If you're in the area, stop by to eat and buy their delicious cheese! It's really worth it ! I had a daily menu. A salad like I've never seen before! Fresh and delicious. Then, a magnificent lasagna and a double cream meringue for dessert! Really delicious and the service is really very pleasant. I recommend it to you, with your eyes closed!

Dismal welcome because we didn't eat. Table only at the back and no table service if you are not eating.

My girlfriend and I had the Reginale cheese fondue, which was above average even for this fondue region. The service, the food and the ambience were top. The restaurant also has its own cheese dairy, with really delicious cheese. Soap made from 🐐 goat's milk was also sold. My girlfriend & I loved this restaurant & will visit again on our next visit.

Beautiful place to eat on the terrace on a sunny day. The friendliness and kindness of the owner and staff are invaluable. Varied dishes of excellent quality and succulents. And the dog was not forgotten. Unlimited fresh water. Visit to the Top cheese factory with adequate explanations. We had a wonderful day. RETURN to discover other dishes We can only recommend this place.

It is paradise ! Excellent fondue with this magnificent landscape and accompanied by a majestic alphorn

I have nothing to say about the quality of the dishes offered, I really appreciated the discovery of cheese making. It’s a shame that some of the staff are sorely lacking in professionalism by allowing themselves to make inappropriate remarks…

Arriving early with a reservation for five, we decide to have an aperitif on the terrace even though the weather is threatening. Although the staff told us that dinner would only be served indoors due to staff shortages. Enjoyed by little Chasselas, we order a plate (25.-) with the second bottle of wine (35.-), we clearly hear the manager insisting on the fact that the customers on the terrace were “inflating” it… What about it? think ? Is Friborg tourism already saturated at this time of the season that it is authorized to insult customers and not need the windfall that a meal for five people represents?! In short, avoid this place and go eat further down in the valley…

Honestly, the best fondue we had for years 👍🏼

During our stay in Switzerland, we had the opportunity to discover this cheese shop and restaurant. A magnificent setting and a very warm welcome which made us want to return there the next day. We enjoyed an excellent fondue this lunchtime, a real treat and we even bought some local cheeses to continue the pleasure this evening. A charming young woman who not only took care of us during the meal, but who also gave us advice on sightseeing for the rest of our stay. I recommend +++++!!

The Fondue was very good, but the service was not. We were a large group, so we reserved and even ordered well in advance. But it still took over thirty minutes for the food to arrive. It was difficult as well to flag waitresses. We had to on multiple occasions because they only brought small amounts of bread and water for a large group. One waitress was very kind and attentive. But we felt neglected compared to the other tables. We suspect because we were tourists while they seemed local. Unfortunately, we would not come again.

Great restaurant, magnificent setting and delicious fondue! Friendly and smiling staff! Very good, I highly recommend.

Very warm welcome and friendly service. The dishes were plentiful and very good. The menu makes a nice contribution to local produce. The setting is perfect surrounded by farm animals and with a perfect mountain view. Thank you to all the teams, you are at the top.

We went for brunch for mother's day and my swiss mother in law was super happy. Thank you so much. Good food, nice view and excellent service.

Typical, true and steeped in history, these cheese factories are one of the showcases of Gruyère. Don’t hesitate to discover them!!

In the sun on a beautiful terrace facing the mountains :)

A very unusual place, high quality service with a nice smile. The Moleson fondue is a pure delight, as is the double cream meringue. Thank you very much for sharing this flavor. Very reasonable price, and the setting is just exotic. I recommend this establishment with my eyes closed. And above all, don't forget the good hand. (to drink 😉)

We took a tour of the cheese factory with explanations from the cheese maker plus a tasting, it was nice, especially considering the price which is really fair. Then we decided to eat there, the setting is very pleasant, the food is good. My only complaint for me is the price of certain dishes which I find a little high. On the other hand, we enjoyed the crusts. The staff we encountered were very good.

Good welcome and good quality local dishes in this wonderful environment in the heart of the Friborg Alps.

It was in a nice chalet that we ate our lunch. The half-and-half fondue is very good, the wild garlic chicken supreme is original and delicious. The price is reasonable, and the staff pleasant. Restaurant to recommend!

Very warm welcome by the manager. Magnificent setting with a beautiful view of the Friborg Alps. Delicious Fondue du Moléson and very good gourmet coffee.

A perfect dinner on the terrace to the sound of cow bells and with nearby farm animals for the children to enjoy A simple menu but rich in quality local dishes, what we come for here. Chalet soup, macaroni, meringue and cheese cake delighted the family. A charming and efficient waitress A local products shop also to bring back souvenirs I recommend this lovely place

Very tasty! Good location and service. Very annoyed ordered small and large soup they were served in the exact same bowls and the same quantity yet the small portion was half the price. Used to do soup in a cottage loaf and that was well worth the money. I’d come again but order a small soup.

The cheese fondue is worth the trip, the view and serenity is worth a second (would give the fondue another go too I think) the path up however can be a little difficult to navigate, especially if you have a pram, heavily gravelled and slightly slippery under foot, so wear appropriate footwear, carry the kids and make your way up the hill for some bloody awesome cheese!!

Very good place to buy local cheese, it's cheaper than a normal store and the vie is incredible. Definitely a must visit!

Amazing place!! Fabulous food, friendly staff and very cozy setting. I travel to Moleson just to eat there!

Succulent dishes, very pleasant, courteous and attentive service. A few animals are located right next to the terrace to keep the children occupied if necessary. Quiet location, no road traffic. For children, the possibility of choosing a dish from the menu proportionally adapted to small bellies is perfect. Much better than fries/nuggets! A place where you feel good. Possibility of leaving with some regional products. Highly recommended address!

Excellent demo how creating cheese handcrafted with the maître fromager Abel

Great welcome, we arrived at midday without booking, too cold to eat outside, the manager struggled to find us a place to eat inside even though it was full. Excellent meal and service.

A cheese shop/restaurant with lots of character. We had dinner with friends, were recommended for fondue and wine. The meal was excellent and the service very pleasant. I advise you without hesitation. To come back as soon as possible

Good food, friendly service, nice atmosphere

Molé fondue is very smooth and rich. The meringue dessert, very good too. Generous coffees with milk. And the surroundings... spectacular

Very warm welcome from the cheese factory staff. We were not able to attend the cheese factory as we were not present at the right time. However, we took some gruyere which turned out to be excellent.

Beautiful demonstration of cheese making, particularly Gruyère, by 2 cheesemakers, and let's not forget the very friendly welcome where we can buy cheeses and souvenirs of this place. thanks again.

Impeccable service and great meal

I highly recommend, pleasant place, cheese plate, ham to die for; ). Nice setting, nice terrace.... Friendly staff in a very good mood.

Beautiful and good plates, high chairs for children and children's portions, service a little slow given the few people on this weekday.

great food, nice people, wonderful place

Good, family-friendly, very clean! The view is very pleasant!

The perfect place to discover how cheese is still made the old-fashioned way!

We had a great time. Friendly and helpful staff! We ate their Moleson fondue mix and it was sublime, the best I've ever eaten. In fact we bought 3 packs of 500g to take home and freeze :) Excellent prices and top quality!

My favorite, 50% Moleson 50% Vacherin!

An extraordinary cheese experience. The 50% Vacherin 50% Moléson fondue is quite simply the best fondue I have ever eaten, and greatly outperforms the traditional Savoyard fondue. All in a very authentic mountain setting, made of wood and traditional objects. The staff is adorable and the menu is also designed for those - unfortunate people - who cannot eat cheese. All for an addition that remains correct (considering the fact that we are in Switzerland). In short, an essential stopover during a visit to the Gruyères region.

We had a great time! The setting is great for this authentic chalet and its animals right next door, the menu offered is complete and the staff is friendly! A special mention for the excellent white wine with homemade basil!

Great cheese and unique service

Nice location little uphill... The cheese fondue based on their home made "Lutin" cheese is fantastic. Also great for kids - everything on the menu for CHF 10

Mini-board 9 slices of dried meat for 6 slices of bread All 14.-

Very friendly condition and a very good fondue!!

Magnificent place, we are served with a smile! Very warm

A warm welcome from smiling staff

Excellent fondue magnificent terrace Super friendly and very smiling staff I highly recommend

An authentic alpine chalet where you can watch Gruyère cheese being made over a wood fire, which can then be enjoyed with regional dishes; The fondue is delicious! If you are in the region, it would be a shame not to take advantage of it!

An exceptional setting, a shame since the change of owner, it's no longer as good as before, really a shame

Show dairy based on "old craftsmanship", very original and authentic, in a rustic environment. Just watching how cheese is made is very interesting.

We returned as a family on Sunday August 25, 2019 and confirmed the 5 stars. Everything was perfect, the meal, the service and the alphorns! Even the good weather was there. Memorable weekend in more than one way! May 2019. Five stars of encouragement, for new owners! The cleanliness was done both outside and inside. The cheese menu is quite complete, the service and welcome are friendly and smiling (unlike previous years!) The setting is fantastic and grandiose. Definitely worth the detour.

A little house up the hill, its a lot more authentic than the cheese factory in Gruyeres that is overrun by tour groups! Amazing fondue, and friendly service.

We had a great time and ate very good products. Not being a fondue fan, I won't be able to talk about it. Nevertheless, the friends had a great time. The macaroni was excellent. However, they deserve to have extra grated cheese on the side. Because the original portion falls off very quickly so it's good. The service was excellent and with a smile 😉 Address to register for a new stay in Switzerland.

Super nice and passionate cheese maker

Charming place with exceptional service! Perfect for a little fondue away from the tourists and in a pretty setting

Very good experience in this small mountain chalet. We had lunch here on a Sunday lunchtime, the servers are very pleasant and the fondue is very good. You can go there with your eyes closed!

Super good fondues! The service is very friendly, welcoming and does not encourage consumption. The products are fresh and local. In addition there is a point of sale for those who want to take cheese produced on site in their bag.

Very informative and authentic visit to the cheese factory. I recommend for those who like places that are not too touristy and authentic. Great discovery.

The place is really great and the staff is very friendly! I highly recommend ! White wine with basil is excellent!

A very nice place, almost like a museum of the Swiss countryside.

Very friendly and warm setting unlike the welcome and service, like a feeling of disturbing the staff, with unprofessional and unpleasant attitudes and ways of responding. Very original children's menu with the price which changes according to age (3 years -> 3 francs, 4 years -> 4 francs ...etc) and pompom on the Garonne the pitcher of tap water is 3 euros 80!! ! Soon a tax on the umbrella or tax on the time spent at the table!! Good soup, good fondue, overcooked pasta, salad with mediocre cheese with industrial vinaigrette, stale bread, very good red craft beer, and the exceptional water from the pitcher given the price it will even make you rejuvenate!!

A magnificent setting, the room is full of charm. The particularly warm and friendly welcome. A simple menu of traditional dishes with good authentic products. The shop has excellent local products.

Apparently this place has everything to be a true paradise on earth, but the service is pitiful. Only one waitress was pleasant, the others, apparently there for too long, have no kindness or sense of service. A shame!

We ate really well in this typical and local restaurant. Good service and great local dishes. Well done again!

Enjoyable and quiet, with children's games, a summer slide, and a nice place 👌🏻

Very good place to see the artisanal manufacture of Gruyère, possibility of tasting the cheeses in a charming place, ideal for children, there is an amusement park next door.

Farm animals accessible from outside, the children enjoyed it. On the other hand, once inside you will meet tired owners who no longer have the strength to smile... Too bad the establishment is very beautiful.

Attention! We are close to excellence. Welcome, atmosphere, choice of local dishes prepared on site. Who says better ?

Very disappointed Unfriendly waitress, no smile and ironic when you ask a question. We took royal cheese crusts which were very small for the price and which were bathed in oil, it was not the right cheese, As a result everyone had heartburn all night.

Nice little place, shame we arrived in the rain. The lady who waits at the tables is tireless and the cheeses are delicious. Of course the environment is a bit rustic, but it fits here with the cows in the mountain pastures. The coffee is one of the best in the area and definitely great value for money. A tip: order the soup!!!

We visited the farm and had lunch at the farm restaurant. The cheeses are very tasty. My husband ordered Gruyère soup and I had a salad with fried goat cheese. I didn’t like the salad at all, I’ve never seen such a wild combination of products in one plate: in addition to cheese, there were lettuce, radishes, tomatoes, melon of two colors, porridge, chickpeas and burnt toast! They make cheese, but the rest is not very good.

Fabulous old building and the chance to see Gruyeres cheese made in the traditional authentic way.