The Altamont General Store

Deli & market · Sebastopol, Sonoma County

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The short answer

The Altamont General Store (Occidental, Sonoma County) is a place to stock your picnic. Café, bakery and marketplace in a historic Occidental building: breakfast, lunch and picnic fare, snacks…

Checked September 25, 2026 from altamontgeneralstore.com · stated on the venue's own website.

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What they sell: Café, bakery and marketplace in a historic Occidental building: breakfast, lunch and picnic fare, snacks, mostly gluten-free and often vegan pastries baked daily (pre-order online for pickup), organic soft serve, natural wine and beer.
It also makes grazing boards and picnic boxes, and caters.
Groups: Pastry pre-orders need at least two days' notice.
Kids: Family- and kid-friendly, per the store.
Hours: Café Thu–Sat 9am–7:30pm, Sun–Mon 9am–4pm (closed Tue–Wed)
Season: The outdoor beer yard opens in season (from May 1) and hosts summer music nights.

What to expect

Deli or market

Good for: Families · Groups

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About The Altamont General Store

Occidental's café, bakery and marketplace lists picnic food on its menu and makes picnic boxes and grazing boards to order. It suits a stop on the way to Monte Rio, the Russian River or the coast, especially if you need gluten-free or vegan options.

Picnic boxes and grazing boards to order
Mostly gluten-free, often vegan pastries baked daily
Organic soft serve, natural wine and beer
Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Make a day of it

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

The Altamont General Store (this deli & market)
Deli & market · Sebastopol
Running Fence – Watson School Historic Park
Park · Sonoma Coast · about 4.7 mi away
Iron Horse Vineyards
Winery · Russian River Valley · about 5.5 mi away

Where to eat it: picnic spots nearby

Park

Running Fence – Watson School Historic Park

Sonoma Coast· 4 mi

Bring your own foodNo reservationWine allowedDogs OK

Running Fence – Watson School Historic Park is a free quarter-acre stop on the Bodega Highway near Bodega, with a lawn, picnic tables and an 1856 one-room schoolhouse you can walk up to (the inside is closed). It's a short, quiet break on the drive between Sebastopol and the coast, with a portable restroom and an accessible family picnic site.

Running Fence – Watson School Historic Park

Bring your own foodChecked Sep 2026

Own food: yes
Wine allowed: yes
Reservation: Not needed
Dogs: Yes
Fee: Free entry

Nearest picnic food: Wild Flour Bread · 1.9 mi

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Winery

Iron Horse Vineyards

Russian River Valley· 4 mi

Reserved picnicsPurchase requiredVineyard views

Iron Horse is a Green Valley sparkling-wine estate in the Russian River Valley whose tastings are held outdoors, with picnic tables looking over its vineyards. Reserve a table ($50, one free for club members), bring your own food and buy at least two bottles from the list; staff open them, and the table is yours for two hours. There are no tasting flights at the tables, and pets aren't allowed.

Iron Horse Vineyards

Reserved picnicsChecked Sep 2026

Own food: yes
Wine purchase: Required
Reservation: Required
Dogs: No
Fee: $50/table

Nearest picnic food: Nightingale Breads · 1.3 mi

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Winery

Char Vale Winery

Russian River Valley· 4 mi

Reserved picnicsPurchase requiredVineyard views

Char Vale is a small estate winery on Occidental Road in the Green Valley corner of the Russian River Valley, with a tasting room that looks over its own vineyard. Reserve a picnic table for a private tasting and bring lunch or a few provisions to go with the wine you buy. It pours estate Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Riesling and rosé, and parties of more than six should book ahead.

Char Vale Winery

Reserved picnicsChecked Sep 2026

Own food: yes
Wine purchase: Required
Reservation: Required
Dogs: not confirmed
Fee: not confirmed

Nearest picnic food: Andy's Produce Market · 1.4 mi

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Winery

Taft Street Winery

Russian River Valley· 5 mi

Bring your own foodNo reservationShade

Taft Street is a garage-crafted winery on Barlow Lane, about 10 minutes from downtown Sebastopol, with an indoor tasting bar, a shaded patio and a sunny deck. The winery asks you to bring a picnic, play bocce or cornhole and stay the afternoon. Tastings are $15, waived when you buy three bottles, and weekend walk-ins are always welcome.

Taft Street Winery

Bring your own foodChecked Sep 2026

Own food: yes
Wine purchase: not confirmed
Reservation: Not needed
Dogs: not confirmed
Fee: No picnic fee

Nearest picnic food: Andy's Produce Market · 0.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Altamont General Store good for kids?

Family- and kid-friendly, per the store.

What picnic food can you get at The Altamont General Store?

Café, bakery and marketplace in a historic Occidental building: breakfast, lunch and picnic fare, snacks, mostly gluten-free and often vegan pastries baked daily (pre-order online for pickup), organic soft serve, natural wine and beer. It also makes grazing boards and picnic boxes, and caters.

Sources & accuracy

We last checked this listing on September 25, 2026 (freshest source: Official site live Sept 2026 (undated)). Policies change — especially for groups and holidays — so confirm with The Altamont General Store before you go. How we verify.

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