Sam's General Store

109 Wappo Ave, Calistoga, CA

★★★★★4.5(196 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Tucked away on a quiet Calistoga street, this charming cafe strikes the perfect balance between quick coffee run and lingering afternoon retreat, with a particularly inviting outdoor patio that locals and wine country visitors alike gravitate toward. Beyond solid espresso drinks and creative offerings like the Matcha-Cha-Cha latte, what really sets it apart is the thoughtful food program—ranging from delicate pastries to proper breakfast and lunch options—all executed with the kind of care that makes it feel like a genuine gathering place rather than a generic pit stop. The cozy indoor-outdoor setup, complete with a fire pit for evening warmth, makes it the ideal spot to decompress between wine tastings or simply settle in with friends over something genuinely good.

What to expect

Family friendlyTraditional drinksSlow sitFull breakfastOutdoor seatingMeetingsLight foodQuick grab

Google Reviews

Alonzo Cudd
★★★★★5 months ago

Perfect coffee shop for wine country. They have delicious small bites and some heartier meals. Good fit for breakfast or lunch especially if you’re looking for some easy but comfortable. Excellent coffee selection with some fun specialties.

Amber Aweau
★★★★★10 months ago

I am a coffee lover. One of my favorite things to do with my love is to try fun new coffee places. From appearance this place hits all feels. My pastry was delightful the Corraso was decent. I simply said it was my first time visiting what are you know for? I was greeted with a haughty response, which changed the feeling of my first impression to one of disappointment in this experience.

Harrison Broker
★★★★★a year ago

Sam’s is a cozy spot to stop off at between wineries. This cute patio style cafe serving light bites and good coffee will allow you to soak in some nice sunlight and relax before your next tour. The pastries and breakfast burrito were excellent and perfect snacks. The coffee was nice and smooth. I would recommend this cafe if you are up in the diamond mountain district and please check out their merchandise

Jerome Cooper
★★★★★a year ago

I popped in this place for a quick bite and a coffee. Both were really good and the staff was nice. It’s cozy and clean with an awesome indoor and outdoor space with fire pit and heating. They were also open early too! Definitely worth checking out if you’re in the area.

Lisa Watson
★★★★a year ago

So happy to find this sweet coffee & deli off the main road in Calistoga. The outdoor seating is lovely and the inside is charming. The staff were quite nice and I loved the Matcha-Cha-Cha latte! The croissant was huge, flaky & tasty.

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