Uncovering the Ultimate Stardew Valley Stardrop Saloon Secrets!
Discover the lively social hub in Stardew Valley, The Stardrop Saloon! Unveil its hidden secrets, savor the delectable menu, groove to the jukebox, indulge in thrilling arcade games like Journey of the Prairie King and Junimo Kart, and uncover the mysteries of the Joja Vending Machine
In the midst of the busy farm life, it's common for players to feel exhausted. Thankfully, there is a cozy and inviting place in Stardew Valley where players and townsfolk can unwind - The Stardrop Saloon. Serving as both a restaurant and a bar, this delightful establishment is owned by Gus, the dedicated chef and bartender of the town. Gus, a friendly and kind-hearted man, is always ready to engage in conversations with his customers. He has also hired Emily to work part-time at the Saloon.
The Stardrop Saloon serves as the central gathering spot for most residents of Pelican Town in Stardew Valley. On Friday nights, the place is bustling with over half of the village's population squeezed into one room. This presents a great opportunity for players to build friendships with the non-playable characters, particularly the eligible bachelors and bachelorettes in the game.
Location of the Stardrop Saloon
Located in the heart of Pelican Town, directly across from Pierre's General Store, is the popular Stardrop Saloon. Operating from 12 PM to 12 AM daily, this vibrant establishment caters to a wide variety of entertainment preferences. With its extensive menu, the Saloon guarantees a delightful experience for every resident in town.
The Menu
Gus offers a wide range of food and recipes for sale at the Stardrop Saloon. Additionally, he regularly changes the dishes available for purchase.
To buy items from the Saloon, players just need to interact with the cash register on the counter. They can do so whenever Gus is behind the counter.
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Food
Food items play a crucial role in replenishing a player's health and energy levels. To ensure a steady supply of meals, players can upgrade their Farmhouse with a Kitchen and prepare their own food. However, if the Kitchen is not yet accessible, players have the option to purchase the following Food items at the Stardrop Saloon to restore their health and energy.
| Food Items | Price |
| Beer | 400 g |
| Bread | 120 g |
| Coffee | 300 g |
| Pizza | 600 g |
| Salad | 220 g |
| Spaghetti | 240 g |
Recipes
Apart from Food items, players can purchase the following Cooking Recipes from Gus at the Stardrop Saloon.
| Recipe Names | Price |
| Hashbrowns Recipe | 50 g |
| Bread Recipe | 100 g |
| Omelet Recipe | 100 g |
| Pancakes Recipe | 100 g |
| Tortilla Recipe | 100 g |
| Pizza Recipe | 150 g |
| Maki Roll Recipe | 300 g |
| Triple Shot Espresso Recipe | 5,000 g |
| Cookie Recipe | 300 g |
The Cookie Recipe is only available for players who have seen Evelyn’s four-heart event but did not receive the Cookie Recipe due to a bug.
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For a limited time, the Stardrop Saloon presents a special deal where players can purchase an unlimited quantity of Crab Cakes for the price of 550 g each. This exclusive offer remains valid for approximately 4 days following the viewing of Willy's heartwarming six-heart cutscene.
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At the Saloon, Gus introduces a daily specialty known as the "Dish of the Day." He prepares a varying quantity of this delectable dish, ranging from 1 to 14, which is available for purchase.
The Jukebox
The Jukebox in the Saloon exudes a delightful and nostalgic charm, enhancing its ambiance with a retro touch. Players have the option to interact with the Jukebox and switch the current song to a different one. As long as the player has previously listened to it, the Jukebox can play any music track available in the game. The playlist covers a wide range of tunes, including those associated with different seasons, soundtracks from various Heart Events, and melodies from various Festivals.
The Arcade
All the Arcade machines inside the Stardrop Saloon are playable. To start the game, players just need to “left-click” on the Arcade system.
Journey of the Prairie King
Junimo Kart
The Arcade at the Stardrop Saloon offers a mini-game called Journey of the Prairie King. This exciting shooter game takes place across three different worlds. Successfully conquering all three worlds earns players their very own Prairie King Arcade System, which is conveniently delivered to them the following day.
Junimo Kart is an arcade game located in the Saloon. It is initially inaccessible and requires the Skull Key to unlock. To obtain the key, players must reach Level 120 of the Mines. Successfully completing all six levels in "Progress Mode" will reward players with their own Junimo Kart Arcade System, which will be delivered to them the following day via mail.
The arcade systems are versatile and can be placed both indoors and outdoors.
The Joja Vending Machine
In the Stardrop Saloon, there is a Joja Vending Machine right next to the Arcade games, which dispenses Joja Cola for a price of 75 gold.
Joja Cola makes a great gift for Sam, as he is the only villager who likes them.
Stardrop Saloon’s Secret
In the back room of the Stardrop Saloon, there exists a partially concealed purple metal box. By placing a Duck Mayonnaise inside this box, players are rewarded with a secret furniture item called the ?? Pinky Lemon ?? Statue. However, it is important to note that this item serves no functional purpose within the game and is solely intended for enhancing the visual appeal of the surroundings.
Stardew Valley is available now for Android, iOS, PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox One.
