An amazing evening spent at Under-Study Napa with family, new friends, two incredible chefs, and…read morethe entire Under-Study team who made it all possible. A special thank you to Bridgette for her warm, professional, and personable communication from beginning to end. Michelin Star Chefs Phillip Tessier and Chef Rogelio Garcia delivered a true flavor explosion with a thoughtfully curated Mexican-inspired menu that brought guests closer to Chef Garcia's culinary journey. The evening was beautifully complemented by Volcan De Mi Tierra Tequila, whose blends marry traditional craftsmanship with new innovations, both Highland and Lowland agave, creating exceptional tequilas that celebrate Mexico's rich culture and history. It was truly a magical evening. A single farm table brought strangers together, united by a love of great food, conversation, and culinary adventure. The biggest takeaway is that Chef Phillip Tessier and Chef Rogelio Garcia are truly the people's chefs. They don't simply create extraordinary dishes layered with flavor--they create an atmosphere that is welcoming, approachable, and feels like gathering around a family table. Every course had purpose, telling a story that reflected the chefs' experiences and passion. This dinner beautifully showcased Chef Rogelio Garcia's journey, someone I have had the pleasure of watching grow in the culinary world for more than a decade. It has been inspiring to witness his continued success, and I look forward to seeing what Chef Phillip Tessier has in store for future dinners. What makes these chefs especially memorable is that they genuinely enjoy connecting with their guests. They share their stories, ask about yours, and make everyone feel like part of the experience. It is this combination of exceptional cuisine, heartfelt hospitality, and genuine human connection that makes Under-Study Napa such a remarkable dining destination. This is far more than a dinner--it's an unforgettable culinary experience that leaves you feeling like family. I can't wait to return." Bravo Chefs Chef Rogelio Garcias James Beard Award winning cook book CONVIVIR allows you to bring Chef into your kitchen and celebrate his offerings.

you can order just about anything here, and it will guarantee to impress…read more open kitchen with herbs hanging overhead, bright lit orange tones, incredibly talented staff, and fantastic food. they carry over the excellence from the press, and deliver it in bombshell breakfasts. one visit here, and you'll never be able to stay away.

I love Sam's. We have tried the one in Calistoga and was excited to hear that there was a larger…read morelocation in St Helena. Try the double baked almond croissant!

Enjoyed our visit. First time visiting since this cafe changed ownership but won't be the last…read more We ordered the matcha cha cha latte and the banana slit mocha latte. They were both good in different ways. You can definitely taste the tumeric and ginger but it wasn't overwhelming. The banana mocha was rich in flavor but not overly sweet. The cafe was very spacious with seating both inside and out. The staff were friendly and service was fairly quick. Would definitely go back again to try some of their other drinks and food offerings.

Nice place to have a reasonably priced breakfast, lunch, or snack and watch CIA students in action…read more Very spacious and good for large groups. We had a cappuccino, oat latte, carrot cake, and earl gray Madeleine for our breakfast. The CIA students were sweet and attentive. We got a mango cheesecake tart and Yuzu matcha cookie for treats for later, the cheesecake was decadently rich and the cookie was deliciously matcha forward.

Lack of clear pricing:…read more The menu fails to alert customers that there is a mandatory 20% service charge in addition to the tax on the food. I told the instructor, Mr. Wolff, that the cafe needs to add a big sign about the service charge. The cafe is supposed to teach students about running a business and clear pricing is important so customers don't feel like they are being cheated or overcharged. Loud: You can ask for the students to help you carry your food or drink onto the terrace outside if you'd like to avoid the noise inside the cafe and enjoy the great view of the vineyard and hills across the road. Coffee: I like the coffee here. It reminds me of good European coffee. Gluten-free: There are few options. Potato chips: The freshly made chips were excellent. You can't compare them to the ones in the grocery store!

Anytime I go to Napa it's my first stop. The quality of the food and service is second to none.read more

I stopped by on a Saturday for lunch. I had reservation, so got a seat right away. The place was…read morebeautiful. The property had a lot more to explore than just a restaurant. I think there was a winery and something more. May be a full day exploration place, if need be. Brick cooked chicken was flavorful. Smoked chicken wings was good. I also had a side of fries. I also went for a kids trout, which was probably less flavorful compared to regular one. Restroom also lookied cool, like it was from some ancient Europeon farm.There was a live fire place, which will have monthly events. Space looked nice.

Awesome English muffins, but the breakfast sandwiches are all on the rich and heavy side, loaded…read morewith meat, cheese and eggs. I usually prefer a lighter breakfast, and these will definitely weigh you down. If you're OK with that, then you're in for an indulgent treat. I do wish they had better options for a DIY breakfast sandwich, as "substitutions" are generally treated as additions, so you end up paying more for less. On my last visit I just got a toasted English muffin with a side of scrambled eggs, hoping to assemble a simple breakfast sandwich, only to find that the side of scrambled eggs isn't the same as the "scrambled eggs" in the sandwiches, which seem to actually be baked egg patties. The eggs I got were slightly overcooked and dry. I will say, if you're a fan of biscuits, go for the biscuit breakfast sandwich. I actually thought it was better than their English muffin!

Good food but slow service. We always make it a point to stop by when we are visiting the area…read more We have tried several of their breakfast sandwiches but on this trip we had the breakfast burrito and a toasted English muffin on the side. The burrito was well seasoned and a good filling ratio. The side of English muffin was very buttery and was delicious with their side of jam. They also have pastries and premade sandwiches available. Only complain with this visit was the time it took for us to get our food. Seemed unusually long. We had ordered at the kiosk instead of at the counter. A few seating are available inside as well as outside. No bathrooms are available for customers.

This is such a unique concept: a gas station where you can buy gas, but you can also buy real food:…read morepastry, pizza, sandwiches, and café drinks. We came for lunch and got an Arnold Palmer, strawberry Matcha latte, pepperoni pizza, and turkey focaccia. Everything was really great. There is limited seating inside and we enjoyed people watching through the window as we enjoyed our meal. Be aware that the sandwiches are premade, so there's no special orders available.

This was such a cute spot and in no way would I have ever thought it was a coffee shop. Love the…read moreconcept. And you can actually get gas!? I got the matcha lavender latte. Tasty. Didn't taste much like lavender despite asking for extra pumps. The strawberry matcha looked bomb--I'll try that next time

Gilwood Cafe was such a great find. I had the steak and eggs, and everything was beautifully…read moreprepared. Our group tried a little bit of everything, and there wasn't a single miss. They were also incredibly accommodating with our vegan friends, preparing tofu chilaquiles and a vegetarian sandwich. Warm, attentive service and genuinely great food. I'll absolutely be back. If you're on St Helena/Napa for wine tasting, make sure you stop by for a bite, highly recommend!!

Pulled in on bike at 2pm and ordered the Eggs Benedict with roasted potatoes. Husband had a pull…read morepork sandwich with seasoned sweet potatoes fries. Eggs Benedict was spot on. The roasted potatoes was the best I've had in a long time!

Store facilities St.Helena,, Calistoga, and visit the new Sonoma facility as often as possible. A…read moregroup of 4-6 of us are at St. Helena nearly every morning when it opens, and then I return in the afternoon! The Staff, Food, Coffee, Pastries, Atmosphere, and Friendships are incredible! It definitely is a Major St. Helena Hub!! You don't want to miss the Experience!!

A very unique and charming coffee shop with both indoor and outdoor seating. The food presentation…read morelooked great as well, though this time I only tried their honey coffee.

I was in desperate need of a coffee after a long hot day exploring. When I looked up coffee shops…read morearound 5:30pm most places were closed (and rightfully so) but Roman Holiday Gelato was open and offered coffee. We wandered in and I ordered an iced latte, oat milk vanilla gelato and creamy vanilla, everything was top notch. The ambiance was nice and relaxing, service was quite good as well!

Had high hopes. Fast, friendly service but the gelato was just ok. Fell into my "not worth the…read morecalories" category.