One of the best ways to enjoy a perfect day in Napa Valley is to indulge in a scenic picnic experience. Whether you seek a tranquil winery setting, a charming park, or a hidden gem off the beaten path for your picnicking, we've got you covered on provisions. Find the best delis, gourmet grocers, and takeaway spots in Napa Valley where you can source a delightful array of gourmet goodies, from artisanal cheeses to freshly baked breads, locally crafted wines, and tantalizing treats.
Calistoga
Calistoga Roastery — Tucked on Lincoln Avenue in the heart of downtown Calistoga, Calistoga Roastery has been the neighborhood's go-to coffee stop for over three decades, serving hand-roasted house blends alongside hearty breakfast sandwiches, classic BLTs, fresh-baked scones, and made-to-order bagels — perfect for grabbing before a morning of wine tasting or a hike through the valley. With both indoor and outdoor patio seating (and a warm welcome for four-legged travel companions), it's an easy, laid-back spot to fuel up quickly without sacrificing quality or local charm.
Sam's General Store — This cute, cottage store located next to Brannan Cottage Inn specializes in picnic experiences. They’ll pack it all up for you in a custom picnic basket, with sandwiches or salads, chips, and a little something sweet. They will even include the wine glasses. Your picnic supplies come in a real basket, and if you love it, you can keep it – or return it to receive your deposit back.
St. Helena
Brasswood Bar + Bakery — You'll find a winery, restaurant, and bakery all here at Brasswood Estate. The Bakery is home to unique picnic provisions and goods like house-made jams, baguettes, artisanal cheeses, and paninis. If you preorder in advance, you can enjoy a chef curated to-go cheese platter, charcuterie board or lunch box.
Clif Family Bruschetteria – Not in the mood for meal prep? Try a fancy food truck. At Clif Family Winery tasting room and Bruschetteria food truck, artisanal eats include olive oils, nuts, chocolates, preserves, and full take-away lunches like bruschetta, porchetta, rotisserie chicken, and farm fresh salads.
The Bakery Café — The Bakery Café is an elevated casual dining experience brought to you by the students and faculty at the Culinary Institute of America. Delicious choices await you at The Bakery Café. Whether you stop by for a refreshing beverage, a specialty salad or sandwich, or freshly baked breads, handmade chocolates, pastries, cookies, and tarts to take home, it will be a visit to remember.
Giugnis Deli — If you're looking for a no-frills, yet delicious sandwich, stop into this small deli in downtown St. Helena. Grab some sandwiches and chips, and do as the locals do: order your sandwich with extra Giugni Juice.
Oakville & Yountville
Oakville Grocery — Another favorite among visitors to Napa Valley – they've been packing picnics for generations of visitors and locals alike. From artisan sandwiches to cheese boards, side salads, and snacks, you'll find the perfect picnic supplies, ready to pair with iced tea, a growler of beer, or local wine. You'll also find plenty of packaged jams, pickles, pastas, and spices to add to your picnic lunch, or to pack in your bag and enjoy at home.
Bouchon Bakery — This Thomas Keller spot is well known for amazing baked goods, and you can also pick up a few gourmet breads and sandwiches for your picnic. If you're in a hurry, you can order ahead online for pick up – or better yet, plan ahead for your picnic lunch while you're already in line for your breakfast pastries.
City of Napa
Deuces Market — Located in the First Street Promenade behind the Archer Hotel in downtown Napa, Deuces Market is a laid-back communal market offering organic grab-and-go meals, fresh sandwiches, and artisan foodstuffs sourced from local and global purveyors — an easy, no-fuss stop for a quick, quality bite between tastings. With grab-and-go convenience and a cozy lounge for those who want to linger, Deuces Market delivers a genuine taste of Napa without the wait or the price tag of a sit-down restaurant.
Model Bakery — A Napa Valley institution best known for its English muffins, Model Bakery also offers picnic-friendly lunch menu items, as well as some grab-and-go sandwiches, all made on delicious artisan breads. You'll find Model Bakery in downtown Napa and downtown St. Helena.
Moulin — Tucked in a charming alley just off 1st Street in downtown Napa, Moulin is an artisan French bakery where husband-and-wife team Zach and Chloé Kaylor mill their own whole grains in-house for naturally leavened sourdough breads, croissants, and viennoiserie — the kind of quick, grab-and-go bite that feels far more special than your average pastry stop.
Foodshed Take Away — Napa locals find delicious take away lunches and dinners here, and they also offer box lunch catering for parties of 6 or more with advance notice.
You don't have to stay at these resorts to stock up on picnic foods and beverages:
Market at Carneros Resort and Spa — Grab sandwiches, salads, wraps, cheeses, and snacks from this upscale general store.
Fivetown Grocery at The Meritage Resort — Selections here range from house-made pasta and signature sandwiches to farm-fresh salads and freshly baked bread – all made from scratch in small batches.
Gavel at Stanly Ranch — A buzzing coffee shop complete with freshly baked pastries, retail and craft goods by talented Bay Area artisans, and picnic items.
Silverado Market and Bakery at Silverado Resort — The Market & Bakery is stocked with gourmet sandwiches, pasta, condiments, snacks, craft beers, spirits, and Napa Valley wines.
