If you are looking for the absolute best in Sonoma County for high-end foodstuffs, look no further…read more Big John's Market is essentially a pilgrimage site for anyone who takes their pantry seriously. The store is beautifully laid out and curated with an eye for quality that puts most 'gourmet' chains to shame. The produce is consistently stunning, and the local wine selection perfectly reflects the best of our backyard (Dry Creek, Alexander Valley, and beyond). The standouts: * The Deli/Prepared Goods: This is the heart of the operation. The sandwiches are legendary, the pizza is artisanal-grade, and the prepared salads are actually fresh and inventive--not just an afterthought. * The Cheese Section: Simply sublime. It is clear whoever curates this section has a deep passion for local creameries and international classics alike. * The Experience: Despite the high-end inventory, the staff is incredibly friendly and grounded. Plus, in a town like Healdsburg, having a lot with decent parking is a massive luxury that makes the trip even easier. Whether you're stocking up for a dinner party or just grabbing the best lunch in town, this place is the gold standard.

We just had brunch at Costeaux French Bakery & Cafe and my wife wanted their English muffins but…read morethey were sold out and told us to go to Big John's Market to get them, as well as, other baked goodies from Costeaux. Big John's is a nice large supermarket which houses a your standard Departments (butcher, bakery, produce, etc and eateries.

This market has a season that runs on Saturdays from mid-April to December, and I was lucky to be…read moreable to visit on their second April weekend this year. I really love this market because it's so food-focused, which is like "duh" with all the beautiful farms in the immediate vicinity.. but many of the "farmer's markets" I visit at home in DFW are overrun with crafts, so it's nice to be at one that's truly focused on local farmers. We bought fantastic green garlic, onions, asparagus, shiitake mushrooms, kiwis and bananas, apples, grapefruit and oranges, fresh rosemary, orange marmalade and cranberry pepper jam, a white lemon balsamic vinegar, our favorite Valley Ford farmers cheese, a lovely strip steak, and a bouquet of flowers to enjoy during our short visit. We thought the prices were great and even a bargain for the quality of food. And we got a little purple Healdsburg Farmer's Market t-shirt for Winnie!

Everyone was so friendly!! And the flowers...WOW! Can't wait to go back and try some of the fresh…read morefish! We got some wonderful gifts for my BIL from Healdsburg Infusions too! Oh and the live music - he somehow seemed to be playing all of our favorite songs.

Ciao Bruto! A newer…read moreItalian wine and provisions shop from the lovely folks at Idlewild Wines nextdoor. The shop opened in 2022 and it's a welcome addition to the Healdsburg wine scene. I love local wines, but this Italian girl also loves exploring and trying these imported Italian wines and provisions too. Variety...the spice of life! The owners are extremely knowledgeable about all the wines they carry. Need a recommendation? Just ask! I've been in a few times so far to purchase Italian wines and treats including Antonio Mattei Biscotti di Prato (the best biscotti ever!), torrone (a nougat confection), pasta, and tomato sauce. They also carry Italian sardines, olive oils, cookbooks, wine decanters, and more. Follow them on social to learn about their Friday wine tastings (I still need to get to one), and give them a visit!

Finally back Yelping after a 2+ year absence due to the pandemic. It's great to be back!…read moreWe have been visiting Ciao Bruto for the past few months, it's a fabulous new Italian wine and Provision store (along with French Champagne) that is unlike any other wine and provision store in the North Bay, or even in most of the Bay Area. Large, excellent selection of high quality wine from every region in Italy. Piedmont, Sicily, Tuscany etc. etc. they are all covered and in EVERY price range. I have bought numerous bottles based off the recommendations of the owners, all have been exceptional. Add in a large selection of French Champagne and Italian sparkling wine and you have a truly unique assortment of Italian wine and French Champagne. If that was the extent of Ciao Bruto it would be great but the provisions part of the store is awesome! Specialty Italian ancient grain pasta in all shapes and sizes. Believe me, you can taste the difference compared to chain store pasta. Also a large assortment of tinned fish-shellfish, honey, spices, vinegars and oils, pickled veggies, various pestos and sauces, flour, chocolates and others confections, pasta making machines, Italian cookbooks and a whole lot more. All this imported from Italy! You can't quite completely "grocery shop" there but you can get specialty food, wine and provisions you simply can't get anywhere else. Ciao Bruto is the creation from the people next door at Idlewild Wines, also makers of great Italian Piedmont varieties such as Dolcetto, Barbara, Nebbiolo, Arneis etc. all grown in nearby Mendocino County. Service at Ciao Bruto is friendly and very helpful. Not sure about Italian wine, French Champagne or specialty food from Italy, no problem, just ask for help from Courtney whose expertise is French Champagne or Thomas whose knowledge is all about Italian wine and food. We are so happy to have Ciao Bruto locally here in Healdsburg!

My 2nd try at their food truck (at a winery event). I asked if there are any vegetarian options and…read moreapparently a grilled cheese was the only option. It was tasty yet not healthy and served with some cold rice (even more carbs). My friend had a meat dish and it was accompanied by Cole slaw - I would have loved some Cole slaw- have no idea why that's wasn't mentioned to me. And for $21 for a grilled cheese with cold rice (which I didn't eat) is a tad pricey. Definitely would love to see actual vegetarian options in the future.

Recently, I seem to have pretty poor luck when it comes to food trucks. This time was different and…read morethe winery brought in The Black Pig. First oof, the people were pretty amazing and friendly and helpful and engaged. I know, too many "ands" . I just found that refreshing. They raise and butcher their own pigs...local and you can buy meat from them. The decor is pretty cool and fun...reminds me of a redneck but cool trailer from my days at Talledega. Now the food...amazing pork. I had their take on a BLT and it was amazing. The pulled pork was heavenly, cooked in tallow...the burger was also super tasty from stempole creek with great flavor. The real standout? The fries...cooked in pork talllow and absolutely stunning. Best fries in Sonoma county...hands down. How about them apples? In a pigs mouth ...

Give me all of the meats!!! We came in hoping to try out their pizza BUT they only have the pizza…read moreoven going on certain days. Staff was welcoming and friendly, there were samples of 3 different kinds of Salumi, one of the guys was pressing thick hamburger patties behind the counter, great selections of meats, spices, bacon, sausages, wine, etc. I wanted to buy everything, but that's probably because we were hungry for lunch and appreciate a great Salumi / Charcuterie board. We ended up trying out their Italian Sub and the kids ordered their Ham and Cheese. Both were awesome; perfect meat to bread ratio with rich flavors. I wish they were offering their burger that day, but that just means I have to come back and try it out next time.

This place is awesome. Super high quality cured meats and just a crazy good selection. Tons of…read moresalamis, fresh butchered meats, great cheeses -- basically charcuterie heaven. Their deli sandwiches are legit too. Everything just tastes fresh and dialed in. If you're into good meat and cheese, you'll love this spot.

I don't usually go out of my way for sandwiches, but this place had some pretty good ones, even the…read moreveggie sandwich! I got the sumac roasted carrot $20 sandwich that tasted pretty good and was very filling. By noon they were already sold out of two sandwiches, which from reading the reviews were the more popular ones. Too bad I didn't get to try them. If I'm in the area, I'd come back! Indoor + outdoor seating (pet friendly outside) Street parking Bathroom available

Woah.. talk about a good sandwich! Holy smokes, it felt like I was back in Paris. I got the jambon…read morewith Brie on the baguette, DELICIOUS. The bread obviously was high quality but the ham, Brie and honey just made this the perfect sandwich. Highly recommend! Food: 4.6 Service: 4 Ambiance: 3.9 Marcels foodie score: 4.2

The Olive Press is located in the heart of Healdsburg and it has all kinds of olive oil and…read morebalsamic vinegar. I love that you can sample their products before you buy them. We were warmly welcomed as soon as we came in and the service here was excellent. The staff were very friendly and helpful. We came here to purchase two gifts for people out of the area that love to cook. They have lots of gift sets or you can create your own. You can even purchase a glass of wine if you would like. The store has spa stuff and lots of gift items for those who love to cook and entertain. It's a relaxing ambiance and the whole downtown area is a great place to sip and shop with lots of great gift opportunities as well as great ways to relax and treat yourself. Highly recommend checking this place out!

This is a cool store with a big selection of olive oils and vinegars. They have a range of fruity…read morebalsamics and different olive oils, plus all the accessories you'd need for serving your purchases. I like how you can sample everything before you buy it. They are a bit on the pricey side but definitely high quality. Staff was very welcoming and helpful. After a day of wine tasting, it was nice to taste something different!

SCW and I stopped in to Shelton's Natural Foods Market in between wine tastings in need of a bit…read moremore substantial sustenance. Yelp had good reviews so we decided to go. Parking is fairly plentiful in the strip mall it's located in. Stepping inside you'll find a nice market with many different products such as produce, a small salad bar, olive bar, groceries and drinks as well as a deli. Everything looked really good quality. We chose two Tuscan veggie sandwiches which were already prepared in the deli case and looked incredible. The helpful deli counter employee recommended that they were best heated up and offered to do so while we looked around. Soon our sandwiches were warm and off we went. The sandwich was delicious. Absolutely a delight to the senses. Visually it was fresh and vibrant. The layers were impressive. The taste, amazing. The olive tapenade, pesto, greens and veggies were delicious. It's been a while since I've had such a delicious sandwich. We both were saying "yum, mmm" with each bite. Epic sandwich. The service was great. I highly recommend Shelton's Natural Foods market.

Wow! What a great deli section. We came in around 1pm on Saturday. The store feels small but has a…read morelarge assortment of food items. We wanted to get a ready prepared sandwich to take with us for our wine tasting. I chose the pesto chicken panini on the suggestion from the employee behind the counter. Also pickup up the pesto pasta salad!!!! Oh my! The chicken sandwich-spectacular for a deli sandwich from a market. The chicken was thick sliced and had loads of pesto (yum) and spinach. The pesto pasta salad was also strongly flavored with pesto : ). Both paired well with our tastings. We will DEFINITELY come here again for a reasonably priced Delicious sandwich!!! (Sorry no pictures as the sandwich and salad were devoured quickly)

This is not the typical industrial, tourist trap , over priced nonsense that local wineries tend…read moreto extend to silly tourists that dont know any better. This is the kind of place with soul where you can relax in the shaded or sunny courtyard outside with a glass of wine or bubbles if you decide not to do a tasting. They were originally making olive oil and still do but eventually became a vineyard. There is a peaceful little garden outside and there are even pigs to say hello to. There were a lot of little table outside that could probably be reserved for dinners. At least thats how i imagine it but its worth asking. It steps from town.

Amazing service, excellent wine, great spot to hang. Recommend. Stopped by because they allow walk…read moreins and single glasses of wine and don't regret!

Looking for a quick breakfast and found Costeaux's. Quaint…read moreplace with outside seating, lovely. I had a breakfast croissant that was delicious. A real croissant is a wonder to behold. My wife had an omelet which she loved and polished off. Service was iffy. We asked 3 different servers for water, and it took about 10 minutes to get some. At the end of the meal, I had to chase someone down to pay the bill. Otherwise, a great place. Definitely go back.

We introduced some friends to Costeaux and had a nice brunch here…read more Steak & Eggs (4/5) - 6oz ribeye served with frittes and two eggs. The steak was very tender. The frittes were crispy but a but overdone so they were dry. Croque Madame (3.5/5) - The Croque Madame is a classic, indulgent French hot sandwich, essentially a traditional ham and cheese (croque monsieur) topped with a rich béchamel sauce and a fried or poached egg. Our wive's shared a morning bun, cinnamon bread, and a chocolate Croissant. Adrian was our server and he was friendly and had a good sense of humor. He told us the "specials of the day which included a vegetable soup. Leeks, carrots, celery, and bacon." Bacon? That's our kind of vegetable soup! Our one complaint was that we had to ask a few times for refills of water and hot water from a few of the servers. Overall, another good meal here.