Cal Mart

Specialties

When you walk through the doors of Cal Mart it doesn’t take long to realize this isn’t your average, run-​of-​the-​mill, big box grocery store. This is your small town, independently owned store that packs a punch with all its offerings. Local and visitor alike will feel the inviting air of this friendly up-​valley store. Catering to a multitude of audiences is their specialty and all you have to do is walk the aisles to find out. The mélange of products offered will delight you and the spectrum of services provided shall satisfy even the most discerning patron.

From its conventional backbone to its array of gourmet goodies and healthful, natural and organic groceries, you are sure to easily fill your basket with your needs & desires. Be sure to walk the aisles and explore the bounty they offer. The hot spot of the store encompasses the gourmet cheese section, the full-​service deli & hot food service and the meat & seafood department & the worldly wine & liquor department.

History

Established in 1978.

Cal Mart embodies a true sense of community and Cal Mart is its owner, Bill Shaw. Bill was born and raised here in Calistoga and has been with Cal Mart for 43 years through all its transformations. The staff is a creative conglomeration of long-​term, loyal personnel and new energy combined to bring you outstanding service and fantastic food choices from all categories. From its conventional backbone to its array of gourmet goodies and healthful, natural and organic groceries, you are sure to easily fill your basket with your needs & desires.

Meet the Business Owner

William S.

Business Owner

Bill is a fourth generation Calistogan. His Cal Mart days began in April 1968 sorting bottles for owners Allen Young and Wally Kettlewell. Bill also performed the duties of courtesy clerk («bagger» as referred to in the days of yesteryear) and eventually moved his way up the grocery chain of responsibilities before purchasing the store in 1978 when he was 27 years old.