Way back in 2001, Sanilac Creamery got its start making our Real Cream Cheese®, an enduring Ann Arbor favorite which has been hailed by Cook’s Illustrated for “its full flavor and well-rounded balance between saltiness, tanginess, and creaminess.” We specialize in making cow’s and goat’s milk cheeses, gelato, and sorbets. We make everything in small batches with the best local milk from small farmers who share our passion for quality and tradition.

We preserve the incredible flavor of the fresh milk we receive by using old-world techniques coupled with the most precious of resources, time. All of our cheeses are hand-ladled to preserve the delicate characteristics of the curd and we use uncommonly-long sets to draw out a full, complex flavor and a low-heat, long pasteurization to maintain that flavor.

Located on the South Side of Ann Arbor, Michigan, our Creamery retail shop is dedicated to purveying the highest-quality American made cheeses, beer, wine, and various accouterments for all three. Our rotating selection includes exemplary cheeses from the best makers in the Nation as well as a curated selection of some historically incredible European imports. We also serve our hand-made gelato and sorbets out of our dipping case.