Sonoma Cheese Factory

Specialties

We carry local and imported cheeses. We have an extensive delicatessen and BBQ menu. We sell homemade fudge. Our store has a decent representation of Sonoma and Napa County wines. We now have wine tasting at our wine bar, Our Café features gelato, panini sandwiches and a full service espresso bar. There are many gifts ranging from clothing to wine and food accesories. We offer indoor and patio seating. There is always plenty of free parking in the lot behind the store. Come try out our featured cheeses at the sample counter.

History

Established in 1931.

In the year 1931, brothers Celso and Silvio Viviani started a cheese making business in the town of Sonoma. Our business has been carefully handed down from generation to generation with our famous factory becoming known not only for our cheese but for our store and deli. Over the years, visitors from all around the world have stopped into our store to get a bite to eat before venturing out for a day of wine tasting and sightseeing. This year our family celebrates our 80^th year in business ! Our factory has been transformed into a store that offers food, wine, gifts and more. We always have our cheese samples out and now we have wine tasting too. We are excited to be part of a rich Italian heritage that celebrates life by enjoying good food, great wines and the company of friends and family.

Meet the Business Owner

Pete V.

Business Owner

The late Pete Viviani was the son of Celso. He and his family have owned and operated the Sonoma Cheese Factory for the last 80 years.

Today his nieces, daughters and grandson are happy to be carrying on the family tradition.