Jimtown Store on CA-128 in the Alexander Valley has been a Wine Country roadside institution since Carrie Brown and John Werner restored it in 1991, transforming a dilapidated general store dating to 1895 into a beloved cafe, sandwich shop, and artisan market. It appeared in Season 11, Episode 13 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, “Porktastic,” which aired April 11, 2011. Guy Fieri found a Sonoma County kitchen building creative, generously stuffed sandwiches from house-made components — fig and olive spreads, roasted meats, artisan cheeses — in a setting that has made Jimtown a mandatory stop on any Alexander Valley wine tasting itinerary. The store has since undergone ownership changes and now operates as Jimtown and then Sum, continuing the artisan market and cafe tradition on the same property.
Quick Facts
Restaurant: Jimtown Store (current operation: Jimtown and then Sum)
City: Healdsburg, California
Cuisine: Cafe / Sandwiches / Market
DDD Season: 11
DDD Episode: 13
Episode Title: Porktastic
Original Air Date: April 11, 2011
Address: 6706 CA-128, Healdsburg, CA 95448
Phone: 707-756-5022
Website: https://jimtown.com/
Status: Open (operating as Jimtown and then Sum under new ownership)
What to Eat
The Signature Sandwiches on house-baked bread with artisan components are the reason to stop — layered with roasted meats, house-made spreads like fig and olive tapenade, local cheeses, and the seasonal produce that Wine Country provides in abundance. The House-Made Jams and Spreads from the market case are the take-home items most visitors leave with. The Seasonal Cafe Plates reflect whatever the Alexander Valley is producing that week. Check the website for the current menu under the new operation. Find a Healdsburg or Sonoma County hotel on Trivago.
Plan Your Visit
Check the website for current hours and menu under the current operation. The store sits on CA-128 in the heart of Alexander Valley wine country — plan it into a tasting day.
Address: 6706 CA-128, Healdsburg, CA 95448
Phone: 707-756-5022
Website: https://jimtown.com/
Status: Open
Triple D Essentials
Stream the Porktastic episode on Amazon.
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Jimtown Store appeared in Season 11, Episode 13 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, “Porktastic,” originally aired April 11, 2011. The store has been a Healdsburg area landmark since 1895 and was restored as a cafe and market in 1991. The current operation continues under new ownership.