Model bakery is one of my favorites. I've been to the Napa location several times and this was my first visit to the St Helena location. The sandwich menu is bigger here, but the viennoiserie / pastry selection is much smaller. I also think the coffee is much less smooth here. My veggie breakfast sandwich was delicious as usual, as was the cookie and loaf of bread we picked up, but overall I prefer the Napa location for the coffee and pastries. read more

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Food was just ok not exceptional it is a little cute bakery but that was it the inside is very small you will bump into people not comfortable to eat there But over all I will give a 7 out of 10 read more

Wow what a great bakery. They make fresh breads. Also english muffins are awesome here.I have had some amazing pastries here , also pepperoni or combo pizza slices, they will heat it up in a small oven for you. Try the ready made tuna or turkey sandwiches and fresh salads all very good and healthy. Perfect portions . The cookies are large and delicious, and the blue bottle coffee is so satisfying. Sometimes there's a long line to get in this place so be patient and it will be worth the wait. read more

Model Bakery produces the best breakfast fare. The sausage sandwich is delish. Great options for coffee. And get a half dozen english muffins to take home! The butter re-appears when you heat them up. read more

The good news is their coffee is excellent. The bad news is the pastries are bland, and the ambience is absolutely terrible. Clearly the music was meant to entertain the help and not for the customers who are sitting providing business. read more

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First time trying The Model Bakery St Helena for breakfast while camping at nearby Bothe Napa Valley State Park. It was busy at 10am on a Saturday, but the drinks came out quickly and our sandwiches in about 15-20 min. My caramel cold brew was tasty without being too sweet. My partner loved his breakfast biscuit sandwich as it had a generous amount of bacon, and my veggie English muffin sandwich was flavorful with avocado, hash brown, and egg. We were lucky enough to nab a table to enjoy our breakfast amidst the bustling ambiance. read more

Perhaps it was the afternoon visit three hours before closing, but it was very underwhelming. We got two sandwiches, one on ciabatta and the other on sourdough. The sandwiches were meh, but the bread was easily the worst part of it. Stale and flavorless. We had Model Bakery breads at other restaurants that use their breads, and it was good then. Perhaps they outsource the freshest and we just got the leftovers. Or maybe just an off day. read more

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We went there right before they closed and nothing much left. Did managed to get a lemon bar to go. We ate it the next day and it was absolutely delicious. The lemon flavor was so rich and the stuffing was really dense. Will definitely visit again to try other things. read more

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This place is epic. I loved that my gfs took me here during our college roommate reunion trip. The coffee was delicious and so were the pastries. I think I got the chocolate croissant and some cookies. It's small, crowded, but nice and warm to get out of the wind and rain. The service was good. read more

We ordered ahead online. Definitely do this b/c this place can get packed! I got us a table outside while my husband went inside to pick-up our food. They have an online-order pick up area but it's not well managed. I'd ordered a cold brew w/simple syrup and half/half. Well, it was black. I went inside w/ it and tried to get the guy's attention to let him know it was missing the half/half and he immediately cut me off...didn't care what I was saying, and w/an attitude goes "we're still brewing coffee, you'll have to wait". Ooou...he had such an attitude. I snapped back and go "no, I already have my coffee...this is missing the half/half **I'm pointing to my cold brew**". Still not understanding me, I pointed to the paper receipt that was taped to our food order that clearly said, 'half-half'. He goes "it's over there" and pointed to a carafe off to the side. I go "where's the simple syrup??". He pointed to my cup and I could see a layer of it at the bottom. What was the point of me checking off the box for my creamer option online if they're not going to add it in. Completely pointless. Our breakfast sandwiches were very good but this kid needs some serious customer service training. The Napa location downtown seems to be kinder to the customers. read more

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We visited The Model Bakery around 8am on a Monday. It was not crowded and we were able to order quickly and got a small table. The service was so-so. The employees seemed indifferent to customers, just taking orders with not much friendliness. You put in your order at the front counter and then take your food from there, while you pick up coffee at a different side counter. I was very excited to try my Avocado Toast which was beautifully presented and while it tasted good, it was extremely hard to eat! The edges of the bread are too hard to cut through with the plastic knives/forks so I tried picking it up to eat it, but all of the toppings just fell off! I ended up tearing the bread apart with my hands and using the utensils to eat the toppings. My coffee was good and I liked the cute design on top! This is a popular bakery, but while I might stop by if in the area again, I wouldn't necessarily seek it out on purpose. read more

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Ever think that English Muffins are all the same? Well, they are NOT!! Do you want the best English muffins you have ever tasted?? Come to The Model Bakery!! When we're passing by the Saint Helena area, we make sure to stop by and grab a 6 pack of their famous English Muffins. They make for an awesome breakfast back at home. They are a bit messy, but in my opinion, messy is good haha. The service here is always great. The ladies working are always happy to answer any questions. The time we went here, my daughter wanted to try out their Croissantwich with Willie Bird Turkey Bacon. She really enjoyed the sandwich. The Turkey Bacon smelled really good and was not the ordinary turkey bacon you get at a typical grocery store. I sadly didn't get a chance to take a picture of the English muffins because we finished it before I even thought about it haha. But when you're around the Napa area, make a stop here and try all their stuff! But don't leave without a bag of their English Muffins! read more

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Stale bread and not crunchy bread. Food is overpriced on main Napa.l valley road. Famous bakery but not wonderful. Tourist trap read more

Oprah was right This was our second time at Modal Bakery and it's absolutely wonderful. Nestled in downtown St. Helena, Model offers a wide range of coffees, teas, breakfast, and lunch options. Whether you're craving a pastry, a sandwich, or a latte to go, you can't go wrong at Model. There's a reason Oprah named it to her favorite places. read more

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If you're in the area, you MUST get these English muffins! Even if you're not in the area! They're worth a detour! I don't like English muffins, but the Model Bakery ones are indescribably delicious. They're buttery, puffy, and huge. I didn't really eat English muffins before this, but now I definitely can't ever eat another place's English muffin. The staff are also extremely kind and the seating area is beautiful. The cashier gave us a free small focaccia the other day - we ordered one, paid, and then changed our minds and wanted a second, and she told us it was free of charge. Everyone in here is extremely kind and helpful, and we come back almost every day for those English muffins. read more

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Came here for a quick visit after we heard so much about it. We tried the macadamia almond Cooke and it was terrific. Also got a sourdough baguette. It was softer than I expected but great sourdough taste. Very nicely made We will come back for coffee and other snacks. read more

i purchased chocolate rad cookies today. I have been buying them for many years. i even have their cook book and bake them at home .. The cookie was hard and stale! it didn't even look the same. it looked like it as made in a machine.. not shaped like a homemade cookie and not as dark and rick..there were only a few tiny tiny pieces of nuts! what's happening?? since they have expanded their items aren't the same.. so so sad The picture they have posted of these cookies is false advertising now because they don't look like that anymore read more

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We waited inline to pickup coffee and pastries. The place was packed. The inside is well decorated. The person behind the counter helped me was very nice and remember everything we asked for. Unfortunately when we got to the cashier we didn't get our entire order. The sandwich that was being warmed up never made it to the bag yet we paid for it. I asked for butter and jelly and that didn't make it to the bag either. The croissant was average. The famous English muffin is more of a chewy hamburger bun. The spinach feta croissant was excellent. The morning bun was dryer than average. They asked us if we wanted a receipt and unfortunately we said no. But after discovering missing items and when we called they wanted a receipt read more

Cute and more spacious than the downtown Napa location, I highly recommend this place if you're on the more northern side of wine country. We stopped by on a Saturday around 10am and got lucky as the line got super line behind us. I ordered a bunch of original breakfast sandwiches and a sausage breakfast sandwich all on their famous English muffins. Soooooo good is an understatement!! They make a really good Carmelita bar and banana nut bread too! We always usually default to the 6pack of English muffins but will definitely now try more of their other baked goods as well! read more

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Loved the breakfast sandwiches here. We got one on a biscuit and one on an English muffin (both with sausage instead of bacon). Loved both but think the biscuit was a little better, despite being famous for their English muffins. We also got a cortado, which was pretty decent. They are currently under construction so they had an addendum open out in the back with a couple of small tables for seating. Side street parking was available. We went around 9am on a Sunday before wine tastings and there wasn't much of a line. Only 2-4 people ahead of us or so. We were in and out after 30 min (including finishing our sandwiches). Will definitely be back again! read more

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Grab this per a friend's recommendation on the way to a winery for a quick breakfast. We ordered online to avoid crowds because we were in a rush but the order went super smoothly and the food was still warm despite ordering it an hour ahead of time. I didn't know what to expect but that was the best English muffin I have ever had. I got the veggie sandwich and I kept having about it as I was eating it. I thought wine would be my trip highlight but this sandwich was definitely the highlight. Highly recommend, parking is street parking which can be a little tricky since it is on a pretty busy road. read more

Update for 2024: Things have changed here, and we will not be returning. Sadly, I have to agree with fellow reviewers appalled by the level of customer service. The property has been updated since my first review in 2018 - inside looks much newer, and there are now video screens for the menu offerings and "skip the line" digital ordering. That's the extent of the good. The bad? The incredibly rude, hostile, and unwelcoming behavior and demeanor of all but one of the staff means my wife and I will never be returning to this place until changes are reported. There is one counter-person who clearly does not really want to be working here or interacting with customers. I can certainly understand how dealing with tourists can become stale and a drag...but don't take it out on friendly, understanding, and generally kind patrons. And it wasn't just us...EVERY interaction we witnessed by this counter-person (the older, heavier one) was just mean-spirited, dismissive, patronizing, and rude. EVERY one. And it gets worse. The baristas are ALSO passionless, just going through the motions without any energy or joy. Their interactions with actual customers was the rudest I have ever seen - refusing to even grunt a reply to a polite question or request. Just staring my wife in the eye without any response whatsoever. What ever has happened with management, staff, and organizational culture, I sincerely hope the (new?) owners figure it out. Because what has happened is they have most effectively and efficiently found the best way to turn loyal customers into "AVOID THIS VENUE AT ALL COSTS" advocates. You would be better off brewing your own coffee and buying donuts at a convenience store. Compare that with my prior review in 2018 and you can infer the stark changes we experienced. read more

Tip: Order online to avoid lines The muffin was definitely good! But I'm just upset they didnt include spoons and napkins in our togo order. We couldn't eat our parfait without a spoon read more

I've been lucky enough to come here a few times and each time I've been very happy with that decision. The coffee itself is very good, and the Lavender Latte is one of the very few that hit all of the notes I would want. Not too sweet, but still a bit of flavor. The baked goods are the reason to come here though. Everything from the Egg-Cheese on an English muffin, the humble croissant, the iced Lemon Poppy Loaf, I could go on. If you're in wine country and want a great start to your day, start it here! read more

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This review is mainly for the service, or lack there of. If you are thinking of ordering delivery, don't. We ordered breakfast sandwiches at 6:55am from the Model Bakery website to be delivered 10 min away. By 7:45 still no delivery. We called to check on the order and it had been done for 10+ min and "waiting for the delivery driver". By 8:15 I called to see if it was on its way...it was still sitting there. I finally decided to drive over and pick it up myself. When I arrived at 8:30 (an hour and a half after the order was placed) I spoke with the manager to see if they could at least make fresh sandwiches. She said they couldn't as it wasn't "their fault", it was the delivery service. I'm not asking for a refund, just some fresh breakfast sandwiches that you charge $15 each for that probably cost you a couple bucks to make. Fingers were being pointed at everyone else (Toast, DoorDash, Model Bakery, etc) Good customer service would have been to make fresh sandwiches and handle your partnership with your delivery service and any food waste fees between you two. DoorDash told us to take it up with Model Bakery, and then Model Bakery told us to talk to DoorDash. Not a pleasant experience read more

"There's a place in Calistoga that Oprah says has the best English muffins. You should find it." We got this text while on vacation in Napa Valley, so of course we had to find it and get said bagels. We actually got a nice sandwich for lunch there, and a bag of bagels to go. They were in fact the best English muffins we've ever had. My husband loved them and he typically (and unfairly in my opinion) hates English muffins. The sandwich was California good. In other words, fresh and full of flavor combos you'd not find elsewhere. read more

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During a recent visit to Napa Valley, made a necessary stop at the phenomenal Model Bakery. The selection is always amazing and delicious. I made a point to get a breakfast sandwich, having the vegetarian breakfast sandwich. The English muffins are the star of the show. So light and tasty and perfect for a breakfast sandwich. The hash brown, avocado, tomato, cheese middle was phenomenal and enhanced by a little hot sauce. Phenomenal service and a fun store. So many great options for food throughout the day. The English muffins are so good I often order them from gold belly. Don't miss this if you're in the area. read more

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This is not the original bakery, but it was really tasty none the less. It is tiny inside with very limited seating so plan to take your items to go. they have a large food menu and of course gotta get some bread! Great way to start the day and grab some snacks before heading into the vineyards. read more

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We came by on a Saturday morning for a quick breakfast before wine tasting. The line was almost at the door, but it went by quickly. The ambiance was holiday themed and super cute. - Eggnog latte (3.5/5): yummy, super thick and sweet. What you would expect from eggnog, can barely taste the coffee! But it was a nice holiday drink - Original breakfast sandwich (4/5): we heard the English muffins here were amazing, and they were delicious! The bread was almost chewy, super soft and great texture. The sandwich was good overall; I would prefer sausage over Canadian bacon next time. Also added some hot sauce for a kick - Chocolate croissant (4.5/5): super flaky, buttery, so good. Lots of chocolate inside but not too sweet read more

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The best English muffins you'll ever eat, really . Great coffee and pastry's, bread and food too. read more

My friend and I stumbled upon this place while in town. This was our morning breakfast after the long drive up. It was quite packed but the staff were very efficient in getting the line moving quick. We got the Chorizo pizza // apple horn(?) pastry but we fresh and pretty good. The pizza tasted fresh and flavorful. I kinda regretted not getting another one. Staff was super friendly! I'd come back to try some other pastry items. read more

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lovely cute palce with lots of fun breakfast and sandwich options! i ordered the veggie breakfast sandwich, which had hashbrowns and avocado and fried egg and tomato! very classic and well done! no complaints, but nothing particularly exciting. read more

Coffee is great and pre-made sandwiches are good. The pastries are good too. I like the atmosphere and the window seats.

I enjoyed the English muffins from the Napa location, I had to stop by this location when we happened to be nearby at the right time. This location is even better! Yes, the baked items are delicious, but don't get tempted by the cookies and muffins and pains au chocolat. It's the English muffins you want. Please trust me. Toasted with jam. This location is bigger and has more seating. It's brightly lit and cheery. It's right on the main street of a historic downtown. There is a line, but it moves briskly. read more

I do see why people would give four stars, but for the items that I buy, five stars all the way! And I wish I had a model bakery in my town. The English muffins and their whole wheat bread, I wish I could stock them in my pantry! Service is very friendly and efficient. read more

If the English muffin and bread pudding muffin weren't so delicious this review would have only 2 stars. The service was horrible. We were served a barely warm slice of quiche that had a rubbery quality to it. The worst part was being served our food in to go boxes when we clearly said we were dining in and were given a table number. Good thing there is a store in Napa. We will not be returning to the St. Helena store. Do better. read more

I Always come here for those yummy English muffins They offer more than English muffins here! Though, I haven't found that item here yet. Coffee here is too sweet for me. This place is always bustling so come early! Parking is limited to street parking. Service is always hit or miss. Thanks! read more

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We ordered 2 breakfast sandwiches using Model Bakeries website app on our way out of town Sunday. We ordered the original home made English muffin sandwiches with egg cheese and sausage. The muffins were toasted well, the egg was fluffy, the sausage was a little spicy, which I love...it was everything I read about. The sandwich was worth the $13 that they charged. Next time, when I have more time, I'm stopping for pastries and fresh bread. read more

I came here because of the reviews, TikToks, and it showing up on Oprah's list. I'm mainly reviewing their breakfast sandwiches since that's all I got and didn't get any other pastries. I don't think there was anything special about them and they were quite pricey for what it was. $10.50 for the original breakfast sandwich and $10.75 for the bacon and egg croissant sandwich. The english muffin were really fluffy and crispy which is very different from the usual dry english muffin that I've gotten. The rest of the sandwich wasn't too special. They mentioned that it takes 15 mins for made to order items but we got our sandwiches pretty quick, it wasn't very crowded though so probably why it was a quick order. It does open up fairly early so if you're up and in the area, I'd give it a try but I wouldn't go out of my way. read more

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LOVE IT! The Model Bakery is a Napa local staple. Their breakfast food is divine! My order is a the bacon burrito and it never disappoints. It has a good mix of ingredient rations, so that with every bite you get a little bit of everything. The burrito is big, and easily shareable if you're not a big breakfast person. Honestly, you cannot go wrong with any of their breakfast sandos. The model bakery does get really busy on the weekends, so go online and order ahead to avoid the long wait line. read more

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