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Deli & market · Guerneville & Monte Rio, Sonoma County

Piknik Town Market

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The short answer

Piknik Town Market is a place to stock your picnic — cafe and small luxury grocery in the former Big Bottom Market space: biscuit sandwiches, baguette sandwiches (prosciutto and fig, ham and brie), sandwiches served with salad, chicken salad, pastries and quick breads, grab-and-go items and gifts. Individual lunch bags ($24 per person, 10-person minimum) and catered picnic spreads by request.

Checked September 2026 from pikniktownmarket.comStated on the venue's own website

Details

Fee
Biscuits $6-$18; sandwiches and baguettes $12-$16 (posted menu)
What they sell
  • Cafe and small luxury grocery in the former Big Bottom Market space: biscuit sandwiches, baguette sandwiches (prosciutto and fig, ham and brie), sandwiches served with salad, chicken salad, pastries and quick breads, grab-and-go items and gifts.
  • Individual lunch bags ($24 per person, 10-person minimum) and catered picnic spreads by request.
Groups
Lunch bags need a 10-person minimum; contact the market for catering quotes.
Hours
Mon-Fri and Sun 8am-4pm; Sat 8am-5pm

What to expect

  • Deli or market

Good for: Budget-friendly · Groups

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About Piknik Town Market

Guerneville's main-street market and cafe, the new name at the old Big Bottom Market address, bakes biscuits and makes sandwiches named for the local picnic spots. Its own site points visitors to Armstrong Woods, Jenner Headlands and Johnson's Beach for eating them.

  • Biscuit and baguette sandwiches to go
  • Pastries, grab-and-go items and luxury grocery
  • Group lunch bags from $24 per person (10 minimum)
  • Five minutes from Armstrong Redwoods and Johnson's Beach

Make a day of it

Stock up at a deli nearby, then picnic close by — a short, easy loop.

  1. Piknik Town Market (this deli & market)

    Deli & market · Guerneville & Monte Rio

  2. Johnson's Beach

    Park · Guerneville & Monte Rio · about 0.4 mi away

  3. Guerneville River Park

    Park · Guerneville & Monte Rio · about 0.6 mi away

Where to eat it: picnic spots nearby

Umbrellas and sunbathers on the gravel beach along the Russian River at Johnson's Beach in Guerneville
Park

Johnson's Beach

Guerneville & Monte Rio· 0.3 mi

Bring your own foodNo reservationNo alcohol

Guerneville's best-known river beach is privately owned (the Joseph siblings bought it in late 2021) but open to day visitors for a parking fee during the summer season. It's a lively scene with swimming, boat and umbrella rentals and a snack shack. Wine you bought at a tasting room has to stay in the car, because outside alcohol and all glass are banned.

Johnson's Beach

Bring your own foodChecked Sep 2026
Own food
yes
Wine allowed
no
Reservation
Not needed
Dogs
No
Fee
$10/vehicle

Nearest picnic food: Piknik Town Market · 0.3 mi

Details: Johnson's Beach
The Russian River and the Highway 116 bridge at Guerneville, with a gravel bank and redwood-covered hills
Park

Guerneville River Park

Guerneville & Monte Rio· 0.5 mi

Bring your own foodNo reservationNo alcoholDogs OK

A small, free county park at the Guerneville bridge that works well for a quick riverside lunch or a paddle launch, with flush restrooms, accessible paths and first-come group tables. It is one of the few county parks with a year-round alcohol ban, so it is not the place to open a winery bottle.

Guerneville River Park

Bring your own foodChecked Sep 2026
Own food
yes
Wine allowed
no
Reservation
Not needed
Dogs
Yes
Fee
Free entry

Nearest picnic food: Piknik Town Market · 0.5 mi

Details: Guerneville River Park
Towering coast redwood trunks and green understory in the grove at Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve
Park

Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve

Guerneville & Monte Rio· 2 mi

Bring your own foodNo reservationDogs OKShade

A protected grove of ancient coast redwoods just north of Guerneville, with some of the tallest and oldest trees in the county and easy, level trails. The picnic grounds are the main draw for groups: dozens of first-come tables and grills in permanent shade, plus a big reservable group site. Whether you can open a bottle of wine there is not spelled out on official pages, so confirm before you pack one.

Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve

Bring your own foodChecked Sep 2026
Own food
yes
Wine allowed
not confirmed
Reservation
Not needed
Dogs
Outside
Fee
$10/vehicle

Nearest picnic food: Piknik Town Market · 2.1 mi

Details: Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve
From above
Park

Monte Rio Beach

Guerneville & Monte Rio· 2 mi

Bring your own foodNo reservationNo alcoholDogs OK

Run by the local recreation and park district, Monte Rio Beach is the largest public beach on the lower Russian River and a classic small-town summer hangout, with paddle-craft rentals and a snack shack in season. It's a cheap, easy family picnic stop, but the district bans alcohol, so save the winery bottle for later.

Monte Rio Beach

Bring your own foodChecked Sep 2026
Own food
yes
Wine allowed
no
Reservation
Not needed
Dogs
Yes
Fee
No fee listed

Nearest picnic food: Piknik Town Market · 2.5 mi

Details: Monte Rio Beach

Frequently asked questions

What picnic food can you get at Piknik Town Market?

Cafe and small luxury grocery in the former Big Bottom Market space: biscuit sandwiches, baguette sandwiches (prosciutto and fig, ham and brie), sandwiches served with salad, chicken salad, pastries and quick breads, grab-and-go items and gifts. Individual lunch bags ($24 per person, 10-person minimum) and catered picnic spreads by request.

Sources & accuracy

We last checked this listing in September 2026 (freshest source: Official site live Sept 2026 (menu and hours undated)). Policies change — especially for groups and holidays — so confirm with Piknik Town Market before you go. How we verify.

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