The baked goods that I have had from here have been excellent. But until today, I had never tried any of their other food. I had a chicken Caesar salad that was absolutely perfect in every way. The greens were fresh, the dressing was delicious, the croutons (and I don't normally like croutons) were excellent. The chicken was flavorful and not dried out. It was an uncommonly good salad. I will be back. read more

Coffee is bland, the bakery products are pretty expensive even the day old products, it is usually half off so that they can sell them fast! Not happy with this place! read more

Ordered pastries from here on a whim since we had lunch down the street and was just walking by. I've heard of this bakery before and had their English muffins before and they were delish! This time, we ordered the chocolate espresso brownie, oatmeal raisin cookie, walnut chocolate chip, and a baguette. Everything was so good! The espresso brownie was dense but still fluffy, very decadent. The oatmeal raisin cookie was thick but soft and chewy. The walnut chocolate chip was thin and I love that the walnuts were chopped into small pieces! Side note: I dont think people know how or where to go to order because there's an ordering tablet in the front when you enter and it crowds the door read more

Breakfast at Model Bakery in WC- the classic model breakfast sandwich made with egg whites. Their famous English muffins ( you have to get some to go!) with eggs, cheese, and ham! A killer combo on the best English muffin ever read more

Model Bakery - Original breakfast sandwich - Bakeries Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Amazing selection, courteous service and delicious food! We ordered ham n cheese croissants, a bear claw, banana walnut muffins, apricot pecan scones, Asiago sourdough bread and bacon bread. So delicious! Can't wait to return again.. read more

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Treated ourselves with a chocolate chip cookie and Philly cheesesteak sandwich. Sandwich with a bit spicy for us I was yummy. We wished it was cheesier. Chocolate chip was divine. Surface was fast, and servants were truly pleasant; place was super awesomely cute. read more

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Ordered the Southern Sausage Benedict. The muffin was so good - crispy, buttery! The poached eggs weren't overcooked. The collared greens were yummy (I love collared greens), but a little salty for me. Overall I liked this benedict and would recommend it. read more

Model Bakery - Southern Sausage Benedict - Bakeries Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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I lucked out and got here before the lunch rush which is good because if I am somewhere new, ordering can be overwhelming. I knew going in I was going to get some English muffins to go. If Oprah raved about them, I need to find out why. I also picked up some muffins for our Saturday muffins and coffee tomorrow, as well as a morning bun. Once you place the order, you walk around to find a seat or wait for your order. There's a pickup line for beverages and for food. The person I ordered from was courteous and helpful. I was looking around the merchandise because I have never been here before and a staff person asked me if I need anything because I was taking my Yelp photos because it's a really cute place (I think he was annoyed by me taking photos). That would be my only knock getting questioned. Seriously, I would have impulsed bought more because of that. I got my sandwich to go. It's better to have it on site because it got soggy on the 20 minute drive. Overall, it was really good and I get why Oprah loves their English muffins. read more

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The classic italian was SO good! The filling to bread ratio was perfect for a non bread lover like me. The edges of the bread were crispy which added a nice crunch to the sandwich. I ordered online and picked it up. It was nice and quick. It was bustling inside with people catching up or people working. I also ordered a pack of 6 english muffins and it was a huge hit for my family! They smell soooo good, like a donut. We added butter and jam to ours and had it as a sweet treat. read more

Model Bakery - Classic Italian - Bakeries Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Model Bakery with their famous English muffins now have a location in the Downtown Walnut Creek area! I was in the area with family late 2023 and saw that they were working on the location and finally got to visit when I was in the area late 2024. For the amount of traffic rolling through, especially the holidays, I thought the service was very friendly and efficient. I actually ended up visiting this place twice during my last trip to the East Bay area. The first trip, they sold out of the muffins for the day, so I just ordered some foodstuffs to dine in with my niece and nephew - we got the egg salad sandwich, some pastries/cookies, hot chocolate and coffee. With the tip of ordering ahead of time, or I think you weren't able to because it was on a holiday, I just arrived early in the morning (and there was a line) to get some of their English muffins. After being successful on my second trip, I wanted to savor the experience by ordering a breakfast sandwich and a coffee before leaving. On both trips, I though the food and beverages were all great. And I have to say the English muffins are probably my favorite anywhere. Very buttery, but with a nice, slight crisp, I love having them with a little additional butter and jam. Sooo good. Before this location opened, I would get them once in a while through my brother. His in laws come down from the Napa/ Sonoma County area and they usually bring some for him and his fam. I am always excited to get them because I'm a fan of English muffins in general, but have to say these are my fave. If I'm able to, I will be coming back to grab a pack when I'm in the area. read more

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My girlfriends and I went out for breakfast at Model Bakery, and I ordered the Avocado Tartine-served on toasted pain levain with avocado, egg salad, microgreens, everything bagel seasoning, Maldon sea salt, and a drizzle of olive oil. It was so delicious, especially with an Americano. We also shared their world-famous English muffin with preserves, which was light and flavorful. read more

Model Bakery - English Muffin, Avocado Tartine & Americano - Bakeries Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Excellent customer service from Yessica and Tim! The restaurant is so cute and tidy! I love the decor! Relaxed and inviting! Ordered a ton of cookies! Friendly service and delicious cookies! read more

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Service was surprisingly quick for a Saturday brunch time meal. The line moved quickly and luckily the larger table was available by the time we placed our order. Staff cleared off areas promptly as patrons finished their meals. Everyone in my party loved their orders. Loved that have so many vegetarian options. I had the full order of smoked salmon Benedict. I never order eggs Benedict but saw some photos beforehand and gave it a try. The English muffin was toasted to perfection, the sauce wasn't too rich and the saltiness of the smoked salmon really rounded out all the flavors. We ordered muffins and an Asiago sourdough loaf to go. Everything was sooo yummy! read more

Model Bakery - Smoked salmon eggs Benedict (full order) - Bakeries Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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Came here after grabbing some coffee on our way out to Long. Beach. We had no idea they opened a location in Walnut Creek- thanks to Yelp! I am very familiar with their breakfast menu since I used to coordinate meals for harvest when I worked at the winery. Came to what was once an Italian restaurant. Was immediately greeted by a smiling face. The customer service was top notch. We can see from the window an employee bagging up those yummy English muffins. We ordered a breakfast wrap and muffins. My husband and I shared because I can't eat a whole wrap. Every bite was filled with bacon, eggs, potatoes and chipotle aioli. So good!! For only being open a couple of months, they have their system dialed in for take out. Food was delicious, service was great and the restaurant and very comfortable. This location will do well and we will frequent this place. read more

I went there to try out their English Muffins and I wasn't impressed. The jams are good but I could've just went to the store to buy Thomas English Muffins. The original breakfast sandwich is average. It's a good portion size which is great because it's $13.50 but there's nothing special about it. read more

The almond macaroon cookie was sensationally delicious! It was chewy and packed with almond flavor. Everything we ordered was so good! We also had lunch here and to my husband's surprise they have smash burgers on the menu. The people here are so nice and its ambiance is very welcoming. Love this place! read more

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Stopped by to grab some little snacks for the road. As a first time customer I'd say the staff was friendly and it had a cute, comfy setting. I'm not sure if they have their own parking lot but I parked across the street as it was pretty close to the bakery. Ordered a morning bun, chocolate chip cookie and two oatmeal cookies. Along with a cup of Joe. Morning bun, very flavorful and extremely flaky 9/10 Chocolate chip cookie 8/10 Oatmeal cookies 9/10 Coffee 6/10 I'd come again if in the area. read more

Model Bakery - Morning bun, chocolate chip and oatmeal cookies - Bakeries Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Great service at the Walnut Creek location. We have been here a few times now, and customer service is always friendly, cheerful, and courteous. They have a large selections of bread, pastries, and other baked goods. They also serve a variety of sandwiches and salads as well as coffee and teas. I first learned about Model Bakery because their English muffins were on Oprah's Favorite Things for the holidays. Definitely a must try! Other recommendations include their walnut loaf and their salads. Seating inside is limited. There is a large "community table" to share for dining in. read more

Model Bakery - Selections of baked goods - Bakeries Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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I love Model Bakery, but make sure to get there in the morning as their baked goods to go fast! But that's a testament to how delicious they are. There is indoor and outdoor seating, and a full range of coffee drinks to enjoy. They usually have a great selection of baked goods and cookies. It has a classic bakery vibe and is in the heart of downtown WC. read more

Met a long time friend there for a quick breakfast. We ordered at the counter and then food and coffee were brought to us. I had the Salmon Benedict. I liked the fact that I could ordered one or two slices since I wasn't that hungry. Great selection of food choices: breakfast wraps, breakfast sandwiches, tartines, Benedicts, burgers, cold/hot lunch sandwiches, and more! A quint little place with minimal indoor and outdoor seating. read more

Model Bakery - One slice of Salmon Benedict - Bakeries Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Really delicious! There's seating inside, individual and community. I had the breakfast sandwich and it was filling. Service is pleasant, counter service only, bus your own table. It's $$$ but delicious so worth it. read more

Model Bakery has a name for itself coming from the Napa Valley. There are a couple of locations there. We've never been to those even with the number of days we have spent in Napa and surrounding area. For those locations I think it is more a wine country tourist stop. So that brings us to the Walnut Creek location. Not impressed. My partner and I with another friend all had some version of a breakfast sandwich which were good. My partner had a Momo and I tried to have a glass of prosecco or sparkling. Well that wasn't in the menu and the order person wasn't sure they could do that. Not sure of the problem here so I ordered a Momo and hold the OJ. Staff could not figure that out even when I asked about the it when I didn't get plain champs Clunky order system. Cramped. I don't know just wasn't impressed. There are way better places in DubC to drop my dimes. read more

Model Bakery - Chipolte Breakfast Sandwich - Bakeries Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Best homemade English muffins ever. Had some brought to my house for Christmas Day brunch and was amazed at how they were fluffy and buttery and fantastic with some butter or jam. Looking forward to trying more from them. read more

So incredibly happy to finally have this business close to home! The English muffins are worth the drive all by themself but the additional baked goods have all been excellent as well. We typically buy the 6 pack of english muffins and freeze half of them. They seem nearly as good as the fresh ones after a quick defrost and run thru the toaster. Service is always quick and friendly too! read more

Ooooooohhhhh.........those english muffins. They're a must consume every time I walk by Model Bakery. Pop the bag open and you get the aroma of donuts.......sooooooo intoxicating. But eat one fresh and it's an enlightening experience like no other. Lightly toast one and you'll wonder how anything else can be called an english muffin. Oh yeah, and their croissants are really good too. read more

A coworker brought a box of assorted pastries to work recently, which included a vanilla custard croissant, blueberry scone, cinnamon sour cream muffin, apple crumble danish, and snickerdoodle cookies. We shared the items we got so we could try them all. My faves were the crumbly and delicious blueberry scone and light and flaky croissant which wasn't too sweet. I haven't tried the many other appetizing menu items, but based on the quality and taste of the yummy treats we devoured, I'm a fan of this bakery. read more

Model Bakery - Assorted pastries - Bakeries Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Quaint bakery with to-die-for english muffins! Model Bakery is well-known and I'm so glad there's a location in the East Bay. While we stopped by for a pack of english muffins, we got a breakfast sandwich. It was great; the sourdough bread was awesome and everything inside was so good together. I also got their sour cream muffin which was so fluffy and moist. This place is a must-try. The service is efficient given how busy they are, with a line out the door at all times. read more

Model Bakery - breakfast sandwich - Bakeries Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

The service here leaves something to be desired, especially given the price, even though the decor is cute. I stopped by with a friend and ordered a decaf almond milk latte. With a 15% tip, it came out to about $9.20, which is definitely on the pricey side. That would've been okay if the experience matched the cost, but unfortunately, it didn't. They forgot to ask me if I wanted my drink for here or to go, which is a forgivable slip. But when I mentioned I wanted it for here, instead of remaking it, the barista just poured it from the to-go cup into a mug right in front of me. That completely ruined the latte art and honestly felt pretty careless. Some might think that's a small thing, but for $9.20, those personal touches matter. The whole point of sitting in is to enjoy the drink as it's meant to be served, and I was left feeling like the attention to detail just wasn't there. On top of that, it can get a bit cramped and crowded, and there are definitely other places in town where the baristas are more attentive. Overall, the decor is cute, but the experience just didn't match the price, and next time I'll probably go somewhere else for my coffee date. read more

Model Bakery - My re-poured latte :/ - Bakeries Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Food was great, ordered the tomato soup and turkey sandwich. Sandwich was huge. Have eaten the pastries before and they were delish. Service easy fast and friendly. Wish they would come to San Diego read more

Came here at 8:30am on a Saturday and there was already a line inside! The line moved at a decent pace. Long enough to decide what to get. Service was nice. We also saw the day old items after we ordered! It was $3 for 3 pastries which is a great deal! Wish we saw it before we ordered. Here is what we ordered: Original Breakfast sandwich: it was nice and warm . The muffin is quite oily! I had to use the napkins to soak off some oil. It has eggs, Canadian bacon (which is thin like ham) and cheese. It was very delicious. The muffin was very soft and moist (maybe from the oil) not the hard and dry kind you get from McD. The egg was not dry either. Overall, I like it a lot despite the extra oil! But $13 is a bit steep!! Other pastries were good. Saw a review saying their bear claw had more filling than the almond croissant and thought there was a mix up. So we order both and indeed the bear claw has more filling!! The place is not big for sit down. Maybe it was just too crowded. There is outdoor dining which was less crowded! Overall, it's a nice bakery to go once in a while. But because of the price, I wouldn't come regularly. read more

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Model Bakery and reinvented the perfected the English muffin, how ever insignificant that might sound it's only because you have not had one yet. Literally top tier of the culinary world. I love when you walk in the bakery it is so inviting and clean. The service is fast and the ordering easy. If you have not tried a breakfast sandwich yet it's time. read more

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I'm so happy they opened up in downtown Walnut Creek! I love the interior decor with the green and gold finishes. It's like a modern twist on an old school bakery but with elegance. There's a nice seating area but come quick because they do fill up quick. I ordered two breakfast sandwiches: Croissant and the popular English muffin. Both were filled with egg, bacon, and cheese. They were delicious and buttery. It's pricey from about $11-$12 a sandwich but worth it. I also recommend ordering coffee with your breakfast; they make a great cortado! The addition of a touch screen order also helps when both registers are being used although I still think going to the cashier is much faster. Service is pretty quick and they clean tables fast. They shout your name for your drinks and food so be alert. I'd definitely come back again for a breakfast sandwiches and a pastry. I'll admit, I like the new feel of this location but I'm waiting for the long lines to die down a bit so that it isn't as stuffy. read more

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I've been waiting to finally try this new bakery. I walked in with 4 people in front of me they have an order to go kiosk but it is not working yet. I bought a 6 pack of the English muffins. I wanted a croissant ham and cheese but the guy 3 ahead of me bought the last two. I then asked for two bear claws but they only had one left so I ordered 1 bear claw and 1 chocolate pain au chocolate. My son who is super picky about food said the bear claw was yummy. I heard that they run out of English muffins in the afternoon. So glad I was able to try the 6 pack arrived around 10AM. read more

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Decent bakery with some rather good coffee. We came here to try some items and get some coffee and had a rather nice experience. I wasn't a huge fan of the English muffins, which people rave about. Thought they were rather bland. However, the croissant and bear claws were great. The coffee was very good and flavorful. Service was super friendly and helpful. The place isnt huge but there is a decent amount of indoor seating and some outdoor seating. Place does get crowded though so prepare to wait or takeout. read more

Usually I end with pro tips, but I'll make an exception: protip- if you come early, there is an entire section of "day old" bread loaves, scones and other delightful products at significantly reduced price to the far right of second register. Model Bakery has apparently been operating since 1908! I love that! They have a plethora of delicious baked goods and bread loaves. I got a cortado which was good. For the early birds, warm breakfasts are served after 7. This is also a woman owned business and family run who doesn't appreciate that? Nikki, one of the employees, super helpful, kind, and professional - providing me with information about the business. I'll definitely return. read more

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During a recent trip to California, I made a stop at Model Bakery and picked up a custard danish and some English muffins to go. There was a line out the door but it moved pretty quick. The custard danish was a real treat. It was flaky, with layers. The custard filling was creamy and not overly sweet. The English muffins, however, were the true stars of the show. I used them to make breakfast sandwiches, The muffins had a wonderful flavor and were soft. I recommend stopping by Model Bakery if you're in the area. read more

Model Bakery - Custard Danish - Bakeries Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Dropping in on their opening day we braved the line and enjoyed the gratis mini coffees the owner was passing out. Once inside the honey and I ordered a croissant, pecan apricot scone, a morning glory muffin, and a peanut butter chocolate cookie. We adored our treats! The scone was delicious, the croissant was so light and airy and the cookie was hearty and rich. The service was friendly and prompt and we will absolutely be returning! read more

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Love Model bakery, picked up a couple of baguettes, focaccia bread, vegan chocolate bar, and a chocolate chip cookie. Was bummed because one of our baguettes was so burnt that it was impossible to eat. It was so hard. At the recommendation of the person at the counter, we got the vegan chocolate bar, and it was unbelievably good so decadent and full of chocolate. Also picked up a chocolate chip cookie that had a great homemade taste to it and focaccia bread that was so tasty. It did have a lot of olive oil at the base of the bread making it similar to eating fresh bread dipped in olive oil. While there we found they had a day old area with itemspriced 50% off and if you come the last hour between 2 to 3 PM, it's happy hour with 30% off! read more

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It it is tough to live up to the hype before you open. I heard that the Model Bakery in Napa (that was recommended by Oprah Winfrey) was opening up a location in Walnut Creek. I have been waiting for the WC location for months. It finally opened and I fully expected long lines, the lines are fairly short even during the lunchtime peak. I stopped by and ordered a 6-pack of the highly recommended English Muffin, Almond Croissant, Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip cookie and a Chocolate Chip with Walnuts cookie. I grew up on the Thomas type English muffins which get extra crunchy when toasted and more a dense bread. You need to approach the Model English muffins with an iron palette. It looks more like a bun but when toasted it dies get a little crispy, chewy and a nice flavor. Definitely a lighter English muffin but overall a good bread For me, a solid 4. Due to an error in my order, they gave me a Bear Claw which my wife liked. It had a nice almond paste, more dense than fluffy and the right amount of sweetness. The Bear Claw tasted more like an Almond Croissant than the Almond Croissant (which was a croissant with several almonds on top, no filling). It could have been a mistake. Both cookies had the right amount of sweetness, chewy towards the middle and a little bit of crisp along the edges. I liked both cookies. Overall, probably too overhyped because of the Oprah recommendation but good English muffins and pastries. Fairly priced, great staff and good breads, pastries and desserts. I will be back to try other items and get more English muffins. read more

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Opening weekend (at least Saturday morning) went very smoothly. There was a line, but overall we waited around 35 minutes to get in & another 10 for our breakfast sandwiches. We were even offered coffee while waiting in line. When you first walk in you order any pastries from the first area then go around the corner to order ready to made items and English muffin packs. I'm so glad to have a Model Bakery in Walnut Creek's. They really have the best English muffins and that's all I really come for. I'm sure their other items are great as I saw others walking away with a variety of items. Staff were great and very helpful, and were constantly wiping down tables as people left. There are around 12 tables for indoor seating and a couple on the patio as well. read more

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