Welcome to 12 South Carroll Street
On the Capitol Square in Madison, Wisconsin
Coming Up in the Shop
Madison Cheese Walk
Saturday, October 25
It’s a great encounter with artisan cheeses during
UW-Madison’s Family Weekend.
Seven Reasons to Visit Madison, Wisconsin
blog post, 4/12/2023
Our Google Reviews
P.s. try the honey butter!
Will was great to work with. He asked what our preferences were & let us sample a few cheeses (picture included). He gave a brief summary of each cheese as we tasted them. I love how they encouraged samples! They don’t have a walking cheese tour. But, they make sandwiches and other lunch foods in the store.
We have picked out several cheeses to be shipped twice and both times it gets missed to be shipped. Lost paperwork.
If I had not called on both times what would have happened to the cheese box that was sitting there? This is expensive cheese and shipping and would expect better.
Update
Thank you for that and I will take you up on it.
We came into the store and placed the order in person with the help of a very knowledgeable person. It was not done over the phone.
The shop had a wonderful selection of meat, cheeses, and other edibles to make your charcuterie boards dazzle.
My second time visit and I got a bag full of cheese and jam both times. Will return for more yummy cheese.
The sandwiches they serve daily are fancy and delicious! I highly recommend the 'Signature Sandwich' because French Brie and Cranberry Relish is a killer combination!
We live about an hour and a half away from Madison, but we will definitely make the trip more often now that we know about Fromagination!
Recently I placed an online order. The cheese came quickly and the box was well packaged, cold and presented well. It was a excellent treat to be able to open the box so quickly after placing my order!
Cannot recommend this place enough.
Highly recommended
Great cheese. Great people. Great service.
also serve chocolate, crackers, alcohols, salads and sandwiches.
A go-to place around Capitol.
The first pic is about the tips for matching combo for cheese.
candy and chocolate bars as well! Highly recommend a stop!
Awesome little shop!
Very friendly staff who pay personal attention to each customer.
The display is very attractive and labeled well. The staff explains the origins, aroma and flavors. Also, provide the tasting of a choice, if asked for!
Also, has a choice of exotic chocolates!
Located in the middle of downtown.
I highly recommend this store if you are in need of a good cheese or a good souvenir if you're traveling from out of town.
Also got three cheeses - a spicy cheese with habanero and tequila, a goat cheese called afterglow, and a goat/sheep/cow milk cheddar aged two years. All were delicious.
Would definitely recommend.
Fromagination on the Big Ten Network, 2021
Fromagination in the News
The Best Cheese Shop in Madison – March 2024
Top Weekend Getaways from Chicago – June 2022
Best Venues with Authentic Wisconsin Cheese – June 2022
There’s a Cheese Haven Hiding in Wisconsin – May 2022
Serving Sensational Sammies – May 2022
23 Top Things to Do in Wisconsin – May 2022
Cheese Professor: Making Cheese Dip – Feb. 2022
Formaticum: A Proud Wisconsin Cheese Shop – Jan. 2022
WFMZ TV-69 Building a Charcuterie Board – Dec. 2021
Cheese Professor: Cheese Shops We Love – Nov. 2021
tripsavvy: Top 12 Things To Do In Madison – Aug. 2021
Capital Times 21st Century Cheese Shop – Feb. 2019
Midwest Living: Food & Drink – Nov/Dec 2017
Lonely Planet Traveller: #4 Madison – Sept. 2017
Cheese Market News: Cheese Wheel Cakes – June 2015
Cheese Market News: Fromagination’s Online Focus – May 2014