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About The Restaurant
The Model Bakery in Napa is a beloved, historic bakery offering a wide selection of freshly baked goods. Known for its artisan breads, pastries, and breakfast items, it has become a local favorite for both residents and visitors. Signature items include the famous English muffins, perfect for pairing with jams or savory spreads. With a welcoming atmosphere, The Model Bakery is a must-visit spot for anyone craving delicious, high-quality baked treats in the heart of Napa.
Reviews
All the reviews posted for this hotel are sourced from Google on August 28, 2025.
Maria Stoimenova
December 27, 2024
Best English muffins you ever had. Great variety of artisanal breads, scrumptious pastries. Good coffee and fresh breakfast sandwiches. Fast, friendly and professional service, there is always a line out of the door , but it moves fast. Plenty of outdoor seating. It is very popular for a reason. This truly is a model bakery, do not miss!
D F
December 22, 2024
The famous English muffin was the best!!! This English muffin is unlike the package one you can purchased at a grocery store. I heard about this delicious muffin from some strangers who absolutely adore the place. The entire staff were pleasant and made the experience pleasurable. We sat outside and enjoyed the weather eating on picnic tables that were cleaned and maintained. I just saw that there is now a location located in Walnut Creek . Try a slice of pizza which is just yummy to the tummy
Vince Maguire
January 04, 2025
Breakfast sandwich is one of the best I've tried. Made on house English Muffins, the breakfast sandwich hits all of the right notes. I started with the their suggested sandwiches and now modify the veggie (egg, tomato, hash browns, avocado) and add white cheddar and a sausage patty. Portion size is perfect for starting off the day. Their coffee is also top notch and goes with the sandwich or grab a pastry/cookie and enjoy. They do get busy, so be prepared for a line to order and a wait for them to call your order. Worth it. Also the shop is small and tables do fill up quickly. 100% will go back.
Craig Prater
November 06, 2024
We heard about this place from our hotel. Also saw it was on Oprah list of favorites for theor famous English muffin. It didn't disappoint at all! We got that, the spicy chorizo portable, the chipotle breakfast sandwich, and some apple dessert. Everything was fresh, hot, and incredibly good. The line gets long, but it moves fast. You can walk here from most of the downtown Napa hotels. It's also next to Oxbow Market, so go around the corner there too.
Afshin Afshar-Ghasemlou
January 03, 2025
Part of Napa History! The Model Bakery opened its second location in the Oxbow Public Market in 2008, but they have been a cherished part of Napa for much longer! Owned by the mother-daughter duo Karen Mitchell and Sarah Mitchell Hansen, the bakery specializes in artisan bread made with organic stone-ground flours. They first started the bakery on St. Helena's Main Street, housed in a century-old brick building, in 1984. Over the decades, they have built a solid reputation for their breads, pastries, and coffee. The bakery offers a wide range of products, including artisan breads made with high-quality ingredients, pastries, cookies, and sandwiches for breakfast and lunch. Their English Muffins made such an impression on Oprah Winfrey that they were added to Oprah's Favorite Things list in 2016! When we visited the Oxbow Public Market location later in the day, they had already sold out most of their goods. Nevertheless, I ordered a coffee and began exploring. The place smells heavenly—if you enjoy the aroma of freshly baked goods. We shared a pastry, and it was delicious. Had it not been for my goal to lose a few pounds, I would have ordered several loaves of their various breads to take home! They look, smell, and, above all, taste wonderful. If you’re ever in Napa, a visit to Model Bakery should be on your list!