their restaurant PRESS was a miss... but their bakery was great!…read more CALISTOGA CRUNCH COOKIE - wow what a cookie! and so much going on in a cookie, but at the same time aesthetically beautiful too - it was really good I liked it a lot! - the caramel spread on top of the cookie was a little overkill though FLANANA BREAD - little flan in the middle of a banana bread - not overly sweet, and everything was moist, super tasty too! PAIN AU CHOCOLAT - wow the layers! amazing baking here (on another level) also got their COCONUT COLD BREW COFFEE, and the coconut cream was sooo yummy (I wished I had more of it). Cold brew was also strong. I was tempted to try their Lobster Corn Dog with caviar... but I guess next time~

Understudy looked like it had roughly 2/3 of the shop allotted for the bakery and the other 1/3 of…read morethe shop for meats. I didn't try anything from the meat section but they did have some interesting things like dry aged duck and chicken, animal fats, caviar, and truffle. From the bakery: Pain au Chocolate - By far the best thing we had. A super laminated and crispy rectangular prism (sorry, not sure how to describe this!) Cocoa Quenelle - we ate this at closer to room temp and it was soft and chocolatey (a bit too soft). I think if we had eaten this super cold, it would have been more mousse-like and much better. Brioche Tart - met expectations of a danish Croissant - this looked beautiful but was just ok Very interesting concept of cafe + bakery + butcher. We only got bakery items. I think they have a shot at more hits if we had a chance to explore the menu more.

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.

Like you, my wife and I woke up and needed to find some coffee. We had a great dinner the night…read morebefore and we were really looking forward to our day and we wanted to get started properly. Sam's was the answer that we were looking for. We enjoyed both their drip coffee and their espresso as well as one of their cinnamon buns. While we sat there in this pristine environment it was obvious to us that this location had emerged as a favorite in the community as we saw kids on their way to school and multigenerational families enjoying their morning there. So next time we're in town know that we'll be enjoying Sam's General Store.

After our meal at The grove at Copia we had to visit the bakery in the Greystone. The bakery is…read morerun by culinary students that are about to graduate. This is a pop up and as such may be temporary. The cafe is very busy. The cafe is nestled in a corner of the marketplace that gives patrons a nice casual dining experience. In addition to pastries they have various other brunch type items We picked up the chocolate financier and a sticky bun for tomorrow. Our server added a nice pastry at the end. We ate the pastry and a slice of the chocolate financier tonight and the flavors wowed us. The sticky bun is for tomorrow. We recommend visiting the cafe and wishing the staff a great future after they graduate.

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.

Food- Excellent food. All ingredients are local and served fresh. We had to the steak tartar, crab…read moreroll, and chicken entree. Best tartar I have had. Beef was tender and perfectly seasoned. The crab and chicken entree were also great. The brick oven chicken was paired with the most delicious buttered beans I've ever had. If I lived in Napa I would 100% return. Ambiance- cute farmhouse fell perfect for any occasion. Service- excellent. Welcoming and accommodating.

2.5/5 stars Nothing…read morehurts quite like bringing family to a restaurant you've spent years hyping up. I've been coming to Farmstead over the years and it was one of my favorite recommendations for those visiting St. Helena. I've sent friends, family and out-of-town visitors here, often raving about how good it was. So when I took my immediate family to Farmstead a few weeks ago, I made a reservation, drove over 40+ minutes from the southern part of Napa Valley and genuinely looked forward to returning. Making reservation online was easy, parking is available (although it can feel like a competitive sport once everyone decides to arrive at the same time), the covered outdoor seating remains lovely, the barn transformed to a dining room with its high ceilings is still a beautiful space and the bathrooms were clean. Unfortunately, the food was simply didn't live up to what I remembered. We started with the cheddar biscuits with honey butter. I expected warm, tender biscuits. Instead each of the biscuits were surprisingly, almost as if they've been left in the oven a few minutes too long. The honey butter tried its best to salvage the situation, but was unsuccessful. We also ordered the fried eggplant which skipped right past golden brown and headed directly into "left in the fryer during a staff meeting" territory. For entrees, two of us ordered the steak frites. The cut of the day was a flank steak and we both ordered medium rare. Mine arrive firmly in the medium-well territory. It's disappointing when your steak lands two doneness levels above what you requested. A friend ordered the grass-fed cheeseburger medium. It also came out well beyond that point, dry and crumbly rather than juicy. He was expecting a burger. What showed up as something closer to a semi-palatable hockey puck. The wood-grilled heritage pork chop was probably the strongest dish at the table. At $52, however, we were expecting something memorable. It was fine. Perfectly acceptable. But "perfectly acceptable" isn't exactly the reaction you're hoping for at that price point. Dessert was a small bowl of stracciatella gelato. That's it. No wafer, no cookie, waffle cone shard, no sprig of mint or garnishment to make it feel finished. I can see wanting to accommodate dietary restriction like those who are gluten-free, but it would have been nice to have an optional accompaniment. We kept the drinks simple. Service was fine. Total bill came out to be about $330 for lunch with tip. What stood out wasn't the cost, but the lack of excitement or something being memorable. You're dining at a popular restaurant in Napa Valley, you're going to be paying a premium. At our table, nobody was particularly excited about the meal they had or interested in taking home any leftovers. Maybe it was an off day. Maybe nostalgia elevated my memories beyond reality. Whatever the reason, this experience felt very different from the Farmstead I've enthusiastically recommended over the years. The restaurant was very busy with a steady stream of people coming through the entire time while we were there, so clearly plenty of diners continue to enjoy it. But based on this visit, I don't see myself recommending it the way I once did. I'm just one customer. Still, this was a disappointing return to what had long been one of my favorites in St. Helena.

Beautiful location in St Helena on Main Street. For breakfast can't be beat! Ordering is easy at…read morecounter while you look at pastries. That can be dangerous for me. Recommend the Original Breakfast Sandwich with a cappuccino. There is seating inside but limited and a couple places to sit outside. I ALWAYS get 12 muffins to go. Can't get enough of them. Jsyk, I also order them to home in Colorado. Enjoy Model! Very good

Delicious lavender latte…read more It's busy on a Saturday afternoon The price point was expensive but we are in wine country Lots of coffee drinkers sitting in the cafe.

The most amazing cinamon rolls i have ever tasted ! Small coffee shop with bakery in a gas station…read more! The quiche was delicious also.

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.

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!

Drink was great, the cutest shop and quick friendly service. I was recommended here by the front…read moredesk of resort where I was staying. 15 min walk, but we'll worth wandering the neighborhood.

I've been visiting Sam's General store multiple times now and felt due for a well deserved review!…read more This coffee shop/cafe is so cute and has a nice outdoor patio seating, as well as some seats inside if it's cold. The employees are all friendly and have always answered any questions I have about the menu. My favorite menu item is the iced strawberry matcha - I have tried to find one as good elsewhere and have not been successful! I have gotten lattes a couple of times which are good as well. They do have breakfast items - like bagels and toast. These are good as well but nothing too special to note. Overall - I will always come back when I am in town to get my favorite strawberry matcha drink!

Delicious! Please try the yellow watermelon. Love that they're open late the last dessert place…read moreopen on a saturday~

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!