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The Church Cellar Door and Cafe

4.7(161)
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About this score

A weighted average across available review sources.

Google 4.8 ★ (124)
First Table 4.7 ★ (37)

Once a Presbyterian Church, The Church has taken on a second life as our winery and eatery. Originally built in 1894, the church was moved on site in one piece in 2000.

What to Order

Caesar saladfish and chipsiced coffeepot of peppermint teasaladwarm homemade soupwine and cheese board

What People Say

"A really lovely stop on our bike ride"

Reviewers consistently praise the friendly staff, stunning atmosphere, and quality of the food, making it a great stop for a meal or drink.

"Cherry is lovely. Food is good. Awesome history about how she bought over the property to preserve the church. Had really nice chat. Highly recommended to come here. Food is reasonable n fresh"

"Stunning place, cute little church like looking restaurant/bar. Plenty of different seating options outside. Many games to play. Fun and very safe place to bring kids to. Food was great, wines amazing. Staff was friendly. Highly recommend!"

"A wonderful place to stop for a wine and cheese board. The grounds are stunning and the staff are friendly. They have games you can play like Jenga. A really lovely stop on our bike ride"

The Vibe

exceptional ambience beautiful music stunning grounds cute little church-like restaurant welcoming space families friends bikers casual diners

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Last reviewed April 2026 · Suggest an edit

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