Jodi is one of Stardew Valley's friendliest NPCs, and finding her is easy once you know where to look. She lives at 1 Willow Lane in Pelican Town — in the bottom-left area of the map, just south of the main town entrance. This guide covers everything: her exact home, daily schedule, the gifts she loves, and what you unlock as you raise your friendship with her.
Jodi is a non-romanceable villager with up to 10 Heart levels. She is the wife of Kent (who returns from war at the start of Year 2) and the mother of Sam and Vincent. Getting to know her unlocks cooking recipes and some of the game's most touching story moments.
What you need to know
- Address: 1 Willow Lane, Pelican Town (bottom-left of the town map)
- Max hearts: 10 (friend only, not romanceable)
- Birthday: Fall 11 — give a loved gift for triple friendship points
- Key rewards: cooking recipes (Parsnip Soup, Tom Kha Soup), story scenes
Where to find Jodi, her schedule, gifts, and events
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Section 1: Who is Jodi?
Jodi is a full-time homemaker and mother in Pelican Town. Her husband Kent is away at war during Year 1 and does not appear in the village until the start of Year 2. She has two sons: Sam (a teen who works at Pierre's shop) and Vincent (a young child who attends school with Penny). Jodi is warm and friendly, and her dialogue often reflects the pressures of running a household alone. Raising your friendship with her reveals an emotional storyline connected to Kent's return.
Jodi is a 10-heart NPC — friendly, non-romanceable, and tied to one of the game's most moving storylines. -
Section 2: Jodi's Home — 1 Willow Lane
Jodi's house is at 1 Willow Lane, in the lower-left corner of Pelican Town. To reach it, enter the town from the bus stop or from your farm and head south. Look for the row of houses below the main path — Jodi's is the first one you'll pass, right next to Sam's room (they share the same building). You can enter her home any time between 6 AM and 10 PM to speak with her, browse her kitchen, or trigger Heart Events.
Head south from the town entrance — Jodi's house is in the bottom-left corner of Pelican Town. -
Section 3: Jodi's Daily Schedule
Jodi follows a fairly consistent routine that keeps her at home for most of the day. She is usually in her kitchen or living room from 8 AM onward, making her one of the easiest villagers to track down. Around late morning she may walk to Pierre's General Store or linger in the town square briefly, but she returns home by the afternoon. On rainy days she stays indoors all day. She goes to bed at 10 PM. On Fridays she is sometimes found at the Stardrop Saloon in the evening. Her schedule shifts slightly in Year 2 when Kent is home.
Jodi is at 1 Willow Lane from 8 AM most days — visit before 2 PM to find her reliably at home. -
Section 4: Jodi's Favourite Gifts
You can give Jodi up to two gifts per week (plus one on her birthday, Fall 11). Loved gifts award +80 friendship points each. Her loved gifts are: Chocolate Cake, Crispy Bass, Diamond, Eggplant Parmesan, Fried Eel, and Gold Bar. Chocolate Cake and Crispy Bass are the most practical choices — Chocolate Cake is cooked from Egg, Wheat Flour, and Sugar (all buyable), and Crispy Bass is caught in rivers during any season. She also likes most other cooked dishes, minerals, and vegetables. Avoid giving her foraged items, which are usually neutral or disliked.
Give loved gifts twice a week — Chocolate Cake is one of the easiest to cook at home. -
Section 5: Heart Events and Rewards
As you build friendship with Jodi, she unlocks a series of Heart Events that reveal her story and reward you with cooking recipes. At 1 Heart she mails you a Parsnip Soup recipe. At 3 Hearts a heart event triggers at her house during the morning. At 5 Hearts you share a cooking moment in her kitchen and receive the Tom Kha Soup recipe. At 7 Hearts an event tied to Kent's situation unfolds, and at 9 Hearts there is a touching family scene. Reaching 10 Hearts is the friendship cap with Jodi. Many of her events become available or change tone after Kent arrives in Year 2, so it is worth revisiting her in your second year even if you have already spoken to her often.
Jodi's Heart Events reward cooking recipes and emotional story scenes — Kent's return in Year 2 changes several of them.
Tips for befriending Jodi quickly
- Cook Chocolate Cake early. You unlock the recipe by watching the Queen of Sauce on TV — it airs on specific days. The ingredients (Egg, Wheat Flour, Sugar) are all sold by Pierre or Jodi herself.
- Don't miss her birthday. Fall 11 gifts give triple friendship — bring a Diamond or Chocolate Cake for a huge boost.
- Talk to her every day. Daily conversation adds 20 friendship points even without a gift, and it resets each morning.
- Watch for events in Year 2. Kent's arrival changes the emotional weight of Jodi's dialogue and unlocks new scenes, so revisit her after Winter Year 1.
- Check the Saloon on Fridays. If you can't find her at home, try the Stardrop Saloon in the evening.
Frequently asked questions
Where exactly is Jodi's house in Stardew Valley?
Jodi lives at 1 Willow Lane, in the bottom-left section of Pelican Town. Enter town from the south end of the bus stop road and look for the houses below the main path — it's the first building you'll encounter in that row.
What time can I find Jodi at home?
Jodi is usually at home from 8 AM until around 11 AM, then again from about 4 PM until 10 PM. On rainy days she stays inside all day, making bad weather the best time to pay her a visit.
What are Jodi's loved gifts in Stardew Valley?
Jodi loves Chocolate Cake, Crispy Bass, Diamond, Eggplant Parmesan, Fried Eel, and Gold Bar. Of these, Chocolate Cake (cooked from Egg, Wheat Flour, and Sugar) is the easiest to produce in bulk.
Is Jodi romanceable in Stardew Valley?
No. Jodi is a friendship-only NPC with a maximum of 10 Heart levels. She is married to Kent, so she cannot be romanced by the player.
What do you get from Jodi's Heart Events?
At 1 Heart she mails you the Parsnip Soup recipe. At 5 Hearts you receive the Tom Kha Soup recipe after a shared cooking event. Higher-level events (7 and 9 Hearts) are emotional story scenes that deepen her character arc, especially in Year 2 after Kent returns.
Wrapping up
Finding Jodi in Stardew Valley takes almost no effort once you know the layout — head to the lower-left corner of Pelican Town and knock on the door at 1 Willow Lane. Visit her in the morning, bring a Chocolate Cake or two each week, and you'll unlock her full storyline including the Tom Kha Soup recipe and the heartfelt events tied to her family. For the full list of Stardew Valley villagers and their schedules, visit the official Stardew Valley website.
