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Kitchen Stores to visit in Napa, California

Shackford's
All of the restaurants in the Napa Valley area of Northern California make it a great vacation destination for food lovers, but if you’re like me, you probably still want to do some cooking when you get home from that vacation instead of just going out to eat! One of the great things about Napa and the surrounding areas is that there are lots of amazing kitchen stores that stock cool gadgets, specialty ingredients and anything else that you might want to add to your home collection. I visited quite a few on my last trip, so here is a rundown of some of the spots you might want to stop at if you’re visiting the area.

In Napa itself, you’ll find Shackford’s Kitchen Store. The shop looks unassuming from the outside and you’ll probably notice the big collection of cookie jars in the window before you go in, but you’ll be amazed at how much stuff is packed into this store. They have all kinds of equipment for professional bakers and cooks, as well as plenty of stuff for the home cook. I saw several people ordering restaurant equipment on my visit, people picking up several chefs coats, as well as a few people just checking out the cookbook selection or the latest Wilton pans.

Shackford's

Tyler Florence Store

The Tyler Florence Shop is a new addition to the Napa Riverfront. On my last visit, I saw that the Tyler Florence store had closed! Fortunately, you can head over to the very cool Oxbow Public Market (click for a full post) for some great eats and some cool kitchen stuff instead.

Leaving Napa and heading north, you’ll pass NapaStyle in Yountville. This is Michael Chirello’s shop and restaurant. Like Tyler Florence’s place, it’s a bit pricey, but full of specialty foods and kitchen goods. It’s worth a look – especially since you’ll be visiting Yountville to go to the Bouchon Bakery, which is right across the street.

Continuing up the main highway, you’ll also pass the Oakville Grocery, which is an incredibly cute grocery store and great place to pick up picnic supplies (and wine). Dean and Deluca in St Helena is just a few minutes up the road and is another place to pick up some premium picnic goodies – including some very expensive items, like imported Iberico Bellota ham. The quality is top notch and if you’ve only seen their catalogue, a visit is a fun experience.
CIA Greystone

The last stop should definitely be the store at the Culinary Institute of America Greystone. This huge castle-like structure is actually one of the oldest wineries in the Napa Valley – built long before there was electricity. They offer cooking demos and campus tours, and have a restaurant where you can get a great deal on a prix fixe meal cooked by students. The shop is just about always open, too. More reasonably priced than some of the other specialty shops in Napa, it has a tremendous number of cookbooks, knives, kitchen tools, spices and more, as well as plenty of gift items, like t-shirts. You can actually find many of the same specialty food items that stores like Tyler Florence carry. You’ll see students and teachers walking around, smell what they’re cooking upstairs and start to wonder if it’s too late for you to go to culinary school, too.

Spices at the CIA

Shackford’s Kitchen Store
1350 Main St
Napa, CA 94559

Oxbow Public Market
644 1st Street
Napa, CA 94559

NapaStyle
V Marketplace
6525 Washington St
Yountville, CA 94599

Oakville Grocery
7856 St. Helena Hwy
Oakville, CA 94562

Dean & Deluca
607 St Helena Hwy S
Saint Helena, CA 94574

CIA Greystone
2555 Main Street.
St Helena, CA 94574

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  • marcella
    February 11, 2011

    We discovered Shackford’s on our last Napa visit and loved it! It looked like a thrift store from the outside but we were looking for something unique and so decided to give it a try. Goldmine – it was amazing the variety they carried and we even found the little mustard pot we were hunting for.

  • Anne @ Baking Me
    February 11, 2011

    I love kitchen stores, I can spend hours and hours looking at all the fun things!

  • Megan
    February 11, 2011

    So glad you made it to Shackfords! I’ve been going there with my mom since I was a kid and am in there at least once a week now picking up baking supplies!

  • Brianna
    February 11, 2011

    My personal favorite is Napa Valley Kitchen Gallery on Lincoln. Every time I go in there, the owner recognizes me. All the chefs at a Michelin Star restaurant in town buy their knives and supplies from there.

  • Jessika
    February 15, 2011

    I second Anne! I love kitchen stores too. YOu can always dream about a huuuge restaurant oven, huge french brand pots and all else that you don’t need but want ;). There’s not enough room in my kitchen anymore to get anything more in the cabinets. I open my kitchen cabinet that holds my baking stuff and has to take a quick step back not to have whatever land on my feet ;).

  • Lauren
    February 15, 2011

    When I discovered Shackfords I felt like I died and gone to heaven. There is also an incredible kitchen/hardware store in St. Helena that is worth checking out.

  • Sean
    February 27, 2011

    I will be in LA at the end of March and will be celebrating my anniversary. Can anyone recommend a Dean and Deluca type store? Seems like this is a great list if we head north, but I can’t find one for Southern California.

  • Carlie
    February 27, 2011

    Shackford’s is awesome! With all of the stores that come and go in downtown Napa, it has been one of the few constants. Fabulous store to wander around in.

  • Janie
    May 7, 2011

    I realize it’s a bit late but I wanted to mention a great shop in LA for the next time you’re there – Surfas! They also have a small sandwich and pastry shop staffed by culinary students. The prices are reasonable and the selection is tantalizing. Maybe next time, keep it on your list.

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