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4.0 of 5 stars.
Whenever I'm out and about wine tastings, I always have snacks. I think about snacks, I bring snacks, I pack my bag full of cheese and hope for crackers at tasting rooms. I'm like Andrew Bird singing...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome grocery with wonderful sandwich and salad selections perfect for a picnic in wine country. It's everything that an upscale market in wine country should be: delicious and convenient. I had a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We originally found out about Oakville Grocery on Eye on the Bay, one of our guilty pleasures of daytime TV. But nobody should be ashamed of local color in HD, and out-of-the-way attractions to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you are a sucker for overpriced jams, mustards, sauces, etc., boy o'boy is this place for you. They have everything you might want, but will cost you some. My guess is, if you're into that kind...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
During our tour of wineries, we picked up lunch here and then headed to a winery to have a picnic on the grounds. If you are in this area, then you have to stop here. Now that there is no longer one...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Wonderfully convenient.Great selection of specialty non-perishables.Run of the mill sandwiches.Although one bad apple shouldn't spoil the bunch, there is one horribly grumpy young fellow who works...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sure, its a tourist trap but they serve really great sandwiches. We ordered our food, a couple of side dishes and went out back. We found an open picnic table with a great view of the mountains (near...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't think the prices were that unreasonable - we purchased a huge ciabatta, a 1/4 lb of salami, a pint of pesto, some cheese, jam and a 1/2 pint of olives for $30 to share between 4 people. It...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
For all the hype and hoopla surrounding this place, it is safe to say I was extremely disappointed with just about everything this store had to offer. There isn't really any sense or order to the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the most yummy Napa Wine Country delis in the valley.The service has dropped to a all time low recently. Possibly due to being super packed when I call in an order or walk in. If you...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yes there are flies buzzing around the meats and cheeses. Yes it is a Tourist Trap. Yes would had a great lunch there. This is a good stop for expensive sandwiches, sauces, wines, cheeses, and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cute place to visit for some tasty sandwiches and cheese! During my vacation in Calistoga my boyfriend was looking for places to visit and apparently this became part of our list since we heard their...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is dope! We've been coming here to pick up pre-wine tasting sando's for years. The bread is always fresh. They also have a great selection of cheese, chocolate, and funky bottled drinks...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A delicious option for DIY lunching before you head into the winetasting fray, just off Route 29 bu Opus One. Now, I was there only once, on a Monday the week of Thanksgiving, around noon. It was...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Oakville Grocery Co. aka "The Oakville Grocer" or most famously known as "Little Country Store" Wine Lovers who's ever visited the Napa Valley know about this wonderful little treasure. Situated...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great sandwiches. We were 12 of us with 10 of us being vegetarians. Surprisingly, there were 3 sandwiches to chose from that were herbivore friendly which was rather nice.They do accomodate occasional...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The second stop of our wine tasting tour was the Oakville Grocery. I'd been to the Oakville Grocery store in Stanford Shopping Center (which sadly is closed now) and always impressed with the variety...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here twice while in the area: once for coffee and a muffin (dry muffin, decent coffee) and once for a sandwich (yummy chicken & gruyere), chips (zesty mustard ) and soda (Gus' meyer lemon). Lunch...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
**This review is solely for their catering department.**Geraldine was a pleasure to work with. When it was time to organize a Napa winery trip for my girlfriend's bridal shower/bachelorette weekend,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I work at a winery up in Napa and many of my coworkers mention Oakville Grocery to guests. I finally decided to try it. It is totally cute and it has wonderful assortment of products on the shelves....
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite stops. I really love the old world european flair (and some of the obscure treats u can find in there - nice cheeses, pastas, tampanades, pestos, marinades, jams...)...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Kinda cramped, kinda crowded, kinda $16 for a small jar of preserves. Nice loaf of ciabatta for only $4. Maybe pick up some bread here and bring some stuff to Napa to eat with it? Coffee prices...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Whenever I come to Napa, I stop here. Growing up as kid...my Dad owned a couple of small grocery stores like this (more L.A. immigrant-grocer than...gourmet), but still I appreciate small markets like...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I think "meh" pretty much covers it. I'm sure it was groundbreaking 20 years ago, but fussy sandwiches and gourmet charcuterie and cheese aren't exactly unheard of anymore. It is very convenient if...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you are in the mood for a gourmet picnic, Oakville Grocery is the place to go. You'll pay through the nose for a sandwich and pasta salad, cheeses or pastries -- but you are in Napa. What'd you...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i love your coffee and cheese, but your falafel was cold and way too dry. i think you are a fun experience and a perfect lunch spot on a napa afternoon.but why do you have to be so damn expensive? i...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Places like the Oakville Grocery should be in EVERY neighborhood in the country!!!How can you go wrong? Great, fresh coffee, fantastic sandwiches (Mediterranean and the ham & brie were out of this...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place is fantastic! i had one of the most delicious sandwiches of my life here, and i am almost tempted to give it 5 stars. i tried the tomato, mozzarella, basil, and they used absolutely the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Well stocked tiny store with too many people stopped by just to check out the place, however it's not likely you would find anything you have never seen before; in my opinion, sandwiches taste good as...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
ME: That was a really delicious sandwich!MYSELF: Once it arrived. What did they have to do, gather the herbs for the aioli themselves?ME: Are you going to start this again? You are never...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you plan on packing a picnic and hitting some local wineries, don't miss this place. Oakville Grocery has a great selection of artisanal cheeses, breads, honey, spreads, oils, you name it. They...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First off this place is so significantly better than the chaos and madness that comes with going to V. Sattui for 'market items.' It's just before Robert Mondavi as you drive north.You don't have to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oakville has so many rare finds that are quite a treat. I was surprised that this place was so small though in comparison to the [now no longer exists] location in Palo Alto.You'll find lots of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thank God for Oakville Grocery. On a hot Napa day wine tasting, stop here to refuel your stomach and reload on supplies like drinks and snacks. They have truly tasty sandwiches, soups, and side deli...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
LONG lines for the sandwiches. GREAT stop on your winery hopping route!
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ever see that episode of the Simpsons, where the tried and true comic book store, The Android's Dungeon & Baseball Card Shop, run by The Comic Book Guy (the uber-nerd) is challenged by a gi-normous...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cute little grocery store where you can pick up a cup of coffee, specialty cheeses, and a fresh baguette to-go. Don't forget there are picnic tables to enjoy the delicious snacks you just purchased...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's so fun to stop by here on a nice Napa day and get a few sandwiches to eat out on one of their picnic benches. They can get super crowded, and scoring said picnic bench can be a challenge, but...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is usually madness, but it has its own special charm.I do like the turkey & chicken sandwiches. Hot cocoa is not that great? Cookies are either great or stale. uck!Perfect place to pick...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the three non-winery stops I always make when driving through Napa Valley, Oakville Grocery is a nice, charming, delicious, yet a tad crowded and quite expensive store that sells a bit of every...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Finally, finally, finally, I made it up to Napa this weekend!! I moved to SF a few months ago and haven't had a second to actually stop and smell the grapes, so this weekend, my crew and I rolled up...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Another good place to stop by for lunch time in Healdsburg for a sandwich from their deli. I had their chicken curry salad sandwich. Portion sizes are adequate, there isn't enough seating during peak...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I made sure to fit Oakville Grocery after our Mondavi tour. I love the setup. It is super crowded but thank goodness for the generously laid out free samples of various dips and sauces with the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmmmm...the most delicious hummus/grilled veggie sandwich ever. With a drink, it only cost ~$8. Very reasonable. You feel like a kid in a [rural, country] candy shop when you walk into Oakville...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
we stopped by after reading about OG in a guide book. indeed, the deli selections are aplenty, as are other typical gourmet knicknacks - jars of gourmet mustard, olive oils, chutneys, hot sauces,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The deli sandwiches are incredible but a little bit expensive. They carry lots of condiments for purchase. It's pretty busy on the weekends. Outside picnic area is nice but small. Only one...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
PROS: The sandwiches and sides are good (fact), the cramped interior and limited seating are more like quirks.CONS: Pricey - should be 20-30% less, typical impatient deli staff.
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Having grown up in the Napa Valley I can safely tell you this is not the place to visit during the tourist season. Avoid it like the plague on the weekends during this time too! But if you must go,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Well, if you were thinking of saving money by picking up lunch at Oakville Grocery, you might just want to forget it. Their sandwiches, while delicious, were around $9 a piece, and all of the gourmet...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ready for a handy tip?Phone in your sandwich order at least a day or more BEFORE you step inside the store. If you don't, you'll be one of the 50 or so people blocking the doorway (and the aisles)...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
During the weekends of heavy tourist season, you need to avoid this place just like how a Mongolian sumo star should avoid soccer fields. The store is small, so you feel like a sardine in a can....
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place to pick up sandwiches on the way to a winery. Sandwiches take a bit of time regardless of whether the store is empty or full so be prepared for a little wait. My absolute...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think we did something right by ordering our ten sandwiches hours ahead of time, and then calling back a few hours before picking up to check in again. When I called the second time to double check...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On our way up to Napa, I demanded that we pull over at Oakville Grocery so I could buy a drink I *knew* they had - Grown Up Soda (aka GUS), a not-so-sweet version of soda that I love love LOVE and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Food is OK, but their coffee is horrendous. It tastes no better than Maxwell House. Starbucks gets a lot of flak, but they can make a decent cup of coffee, again and again. The Oakville Robbery...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Kind of overhyped if you ask me. Didn't get a chance to try their sandwiches though so that may be why I think that. Tiny place.
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Small shop, so if it's busy, prepare to make yourself tiny.Around lunch time it was a busy place since it's popular for their deli. By around 2:30p, the crowds departed and there's pleanty of outdoor...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food is amazing, but that makes it overcrowded. It's famous, as it is the original Oakville Grocery, but that makes it overcrowded. And it's really small, so it always feels overcrowded.They do...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The original Oakville Grocery in Oakville is definitely a foodie haven. Packed floor to ceiling with gourmet wines, oils, cheeses, crackers, prepared foods, spreads, breads, snacks, and a sandwich...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
While this place is over rated, over crowded and over priced, I still find myself stopping here...it is just part of the Napa experience. Wait, I know why I stop...the cheese selection is very good...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place was pretty cool. I was expecting something more since I'd heard so much about it. Once I got there though, I was surprised to see that many of the items on the shelves were things I could...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We had heard do much about this place, that we had to take our salivating mouths there. Great place for foodies! Stocked with specialty this and thats, great place to browse, but more importantly to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Still here just like in the good old days. An authentic grocery store and deli. I have stopped by here several times over the years. Great sandwichs. A fun place to stop.
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Where else can you spend $20 on a sandwich, chips and salsa? Oakville Grocery of course... But honestly, the selection and variety in that tiny grocery store is quite phenomenal. I went with the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone and all the travel guides say to stock up here to enjoy a nice picnic-style lunch in Napa. The imagined picture that follows is glorious...you're with a friend (or several) and you've bought...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This shop is just fabulous! I had a fantastic caprese sandwich from here on Thursday but that is just the start. They have a phenomenal selection of all kinds of yumminess - a whole section just of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The place was packed because there is an assortment of wonderful goodies here. I found a wine with my brothers name "Jayson". Interesting.As I waited in line to order my sandwich, I sampled the many...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
great place to pickup some sandwiches especially after wine tasting. i had the applewood ham and brie sandwich on wheat bread and YUM it was so tasty ! the only bad thing is that the store gets so...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
everytime i go to napa, i have to stop at this place & grab a sandwich. unfortunately, i always think it'll be quick until i step, no squeeze, my way inside. their ham & brie sandwich is awesome,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I know lots of the wineries have delis to buy bread and cheese at, but for some reason, I loved my experience at Oakville. I sampled lots of things, and then walked out with some Teleggio, Herbed...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think Oakville Grocer totally rocks the vineyard...I mean it has to right?? it is located smack dab in the vicinity of a dozen Napa Valley Vineyards. I've tried their prepared foods in the past but...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Conveniently located about 1/2 block from Napa Wine Company, this is a great place to pick up food for a little picnic along Oakville Cross road. They have a deli for ordering custom sandwiches, a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Oakville is OKWent to Oakville a couple of weeks ago.The food looks good, but our items lacked flavor. For example, we ordered a pancetta and mushroom pizza. . . but it just lacked seasoning. . . the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Oakville makes decent food, but this place is TINY and CROWDED. It's in a pretty prime location, but everything in the store is Napa-priced and it's difficult even getting around or enjoying browsing...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Chicken Curry Sandwich - I usually switch out the bread to something softer and less overwhelming.The best $20 lunch ever (you need treats, cheese, coffee, tchotchkes, tea, chocolates, wine, etc..)!
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i got a today's special sandwich - it was filled w/ lettuce, tomato, sweet onions, and mozzarella on a foccacia bread. it was very delish. i'd definitely stop by again the next time im in wine...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a fantastic deli - what a relief after touring around drinking wine all day. The only reason I am not giving the place 5 stars is because they ran out of bread when I was there! WHAT KIND OF...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
How can any Napa Valley adventurer not love Oakville Grocery? I mean, they've got everything you need for that gourmet picnic along with plenty of other delights to fill your wicker shopping basket...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I loved this place. Great for a picnic lunch. Very pricy but fun if you're on vacation and can afford to splurge a bit. So many meats to choose from. The ham and cheese frittata - AMAZING. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A Napa Valley classic. Don't let the exterior fool you, the sandwiches are about the best you'll ever have. The other treats scattered about, with plenty of free samples, are generally excellent....
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We had great food and drinks (spent $50 for 2 people...). Even though... here are a bunch of recommendations to the owners:1) the mozarella salad was good, but had no dressing. A little bit of basil,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Gourmet grocery store with the best sandwiches known to man. My favorite is the hot Chicken and Gruyere sandwich, which comes with caramelized onions. They also serve up great pre-made salads, and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2006
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You can't help passing Oakville Grocery, on the way up to wine country, from SF. Actually, it's at t...
judysbook.com - user review - 06/04/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For a random driving down the highway looking for sandwhiches before our wine tour kind of day, this place was a good pick. It's cute, it's old-fashioned, it's not cheap but everything we had here...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i love this deli/grocercy store for the gourmand. everything from the sandwiches to the salads to the unique food items here is grand. my personal experience includes a time when i took out the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2006
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The Oakville Grocery is located right on the St. Helena Highway right by the Robert Mondavi winery. ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/15/2005
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The Oakville grocery in Napa Valley is a great old fashioned grocery store. Instead of going out for lunch in Napa, it's worth a trip to stop by this shop and pick up picnic food. The food quality is...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/31/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
What happened to the garlic parm spread? Todd and Amanda promised a spectacular garlic cheese spread, but the folks here seemed puzzled by our request.---"What garlic parm spread?" We did score some...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very highend foo foo market. Their deli has a gourmet chef. If you have the scratch, this is the best place to come to prepare a basket for an afternoon of wine tasting. They have a HUGE selection of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2005
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the take out is really good but the products you can find here will...
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