I went to Model Bakery early at 7:30am on Tuesday morning. There was no line and about six people were dining in. The place is beautifully decorated with tables inside and a patio with a few tables outside. I bought a 12 oz cappuccino $5.50, the original breakfast sandwich $13.00 on a fluffy English muffin. It had a thin slice of ham, a mountain of egg and a slice of cheese, very filling. I also bought a 6pk of English muffins for $14.00. My bill came to $33.50. While the ambiance was nice and the food was decent, I found it a bit expensive. By the time I left, there was a short line of about 4 people. This place is a nice addition to Walnut Creek. read more

Came in for some baked goods to go which were delicious, top quality according to me and more importantly my baker daughter. Ordered the Verdura sandwich on a whim, so glad I did, wow...REALLY GOOD. The staff was super friendly, efficient and professional. read more

We arrived close to closing time, at 2:30pm. English muffins were sold out, no big deal. We ordered two lattes, a drip coffee and some cookies and brownies. It took 18 minutes for the coffees to be made. We waited on the patio, and after getting our coffees it was now 2:48. At 2:50 an employee walked out and practically yelled that they were closing in 10 minutes and that we would have to leave the patio at that time. Then at 2:56 she returned and again in an uncomfortably loud tone (the patio is tiny) said "You have 4 minutes! There is a city of Walnut Creek Public patio that you can use across the street!" The cookies were dry and her aggressive "service" was awful. The coffee was mid; more foam than espresso. The happy hour savings were not worth the rude interaction. read more

You will never EVER find English muffins like the ones here. Amazing! The sandwiches are delicious. Maple ginger cookies are so soft and chewy. Will be back for sure! read more

everything was delicious. my husband loved the smash burger which was served on their famous english muffin. my iced coffee, caesar salad and banana chocolate cream pie were so good. will definitely come back! read more

I love what they have done with the place and will definitely come here for my next meeting or breakfast in town. The decor is nice, welcoming with a good vibe. What I came here for, though, was the famous English Muffins. You have to come early, they do sell out, but let me tell you, it's worth it. They are not your traditional English muffin -- don't expect an elevated "Thomas's" disc. These things are creatures in their own separate category. They have the smell and texture of a doughnut, but without the sweetness. The fun is adding your own sweetness to this crazy good texture. I love them with a shmear of cream cheese and gobs of fresh fruit preserves, good quality stuff. It's like making your own pastry exactly the way you like it. I have also tried them with Nutella and they are divine. Of course, you can eat them plain with a little salted butter and they still taste super yummy. I want to try them with eggs benedict, I'll bet they will be great. I'm so glad they opened here. No more trips to Napa for these divine muffin creatures. Pure bliss. read more

The staff was friendly but why were there only three people working on a busy Saturday morning? I ordered the classic breakfast sandwich waited forever and it was so oily once I got it ! While I waited for my food I heard an argument between what I assume is the manager and a staffer. He was yelling at her and it was just an awkward experience as a customer sitting in their lobby. Surely there are more appropriate places and methods for having those conversations. Never coming back. read more

This place has gone down hill fast!!! The staff seem miserable and there are far less workers present. My buddy, Kasey, is gone and she was hella cool. I asked the guy with the mustache but he seemed confused. So I asked one of the cashiers and she said she's gone. I have been coming because she made me feel like we were friends. The food is better than McDonald's but for that price with the wait being what it is, I'll be passing. The pastries are mediocre (hit and miss) and the wait for breakfast has been long. like 20-30 minutes with minimal people there. The cashier recommended I order online, and I've still had to wait soooo what's going on? Y'all need to get it together! read more

I love model bakery in Napa and Yountville but this Walnut Creek location seems to need more time to figure things out. The food and drink was good but they never called our number for the drinks so we had to go to the counter to figure it out. Our two breakfast sandwiches took 30 minutes. I don't like rushing employees so we waited 20 minutes to finally say anything after multiple orders after ours were called. Then, when we asked to change it to "to-go" they seemed as if that was an issue but we no longer had as much time to eat in since it took awhile. Disappointing first experience at this location. read more

The food is amazing but I nothing on the menu makes it stand out. I had a few cookies and a danish. It was good but basic. Tasted like something you can get from Panera bread. The price is a little steep for the food. The service was great and the vibe was nice. read more

tried this bakery for the first time. a young girl named molly gave me the recommendation to try the chocolate croissant and salmon Benedict. i was blown away by both! she also made me the most delicious cappuccino. great service and great quality food and beverages. i will be coming back very soon! definitely a must try in walnut creek! read more

Their baked goods are excellent but exceptionally pricey. Given what you get. I find their world famous English muffins to be entirely too greasy and do not favor them at all. They have some employees who are very good at their jobs and they have others who desperately need more training so we don't go in terribly often just because I don't have the patience read more

Three of us had coffee and a pastry each. My chocolate croissant had a small rectangle of ice cold chocolate in the middle of the croissant. The bear claw was similarly cold. No offers to warm anything, and the bill was not exactly inexpensive. Better service and comparable baked goods at Starbucks. read more

What a great experience we went on a very crowded holiday just around lunchtime the staff was super efficient and as always, the baked goods are delicious McKenzie, who helped us was so patient and helpful. We were really lucky to get her as our cashier. Definitely recommend model bakery. read more

Absolutely amazing food! So fresh and best atmosphere!! And the service was fantastic, super welcoming and helpful!!

Great English muffins! Order online ahead of time and just pick up. Never tried any other items but the English muffins are great toasted with some butter and jam. Perfect! read more

Fabulous bakery. So glad to have them in Walnut Creek! Luscious! Especially liked the half Benedict option, the amazing apple danish, and the muffins of course. read more

Nothing like the original location in St. Helena. Pretty disappointing to be honest. And enough about their English muffins. They are nothing special. read more

Good latte and sandwiches. Nice ambience and decor. Accommodates small and large parties.

Yum! Finally more good options for breakfast! This place is fresh and delicious. Sandwiches are fully loaded and left me feeling satiated. My latte was perfect, hot and not too sweet. Loved the cozy atmosphere and helpful and friendly staff. This place is on my new weekly rotation. read more

Ehhhhh was excited to try. Not impressed. Breakfast sandwiches were just okay. Not tons of flavor. English muffins were pretty tasty. I might come back for pastries. Service wasn't great, they are still trying to figure it out. read more

Excellent service, tasty treats and white glove experience! Great location and staff!

The breads are amazing! There sandwiches too. I find it irresistible! There are inside and outside seats. The space is cozy and has a good decor. read more

We had a white mocha with almond milk, hot latte, chocolate chip cookie, and bacon breakfast wrap. The service was nice and quick. The restaurant is decorated so nicely and is very classy. I wish there was more inside and outdoor seating options. However, this might be my new regular weekend spot. read more

Very quick and incredible service. Mackenzie was a true light to our morning and was extra helpful as we navigated breakfast during the rush with our two little boys. Menu is a little different than the original locations but happy mistake as everything was delicious. read more

We ordered a chicken Caesar and they brought us a Chef salad that tasted like a processed cubed meat lunchable meets bagged salad. We tried to make the best of it and moved on to our dessert... a cookie and almond croissant but, they were mediocre at best. read more

if you wish english muffins were more like yeast doughnuts, then, congrats, the model bakery has you covered. i, however, will pass. on the plus side, the demi-baguette is tasty and a good value. read more

The Model English Muffin‼ I can't imagine ever eating another kind‼Every morning, cut muffin in half, toast, and add my egg. Delicious! Bag of 6 makes for 12 days of the perfect breakfast. read more

Great food, friendly people. My wife has even been waiting for this to open for months! I plan to bring my whole family whenever they visit.

Make sure to check your orders. It has been very tasty and service is always kind, but both times I have gone, they forget to give me one of my items, though I was charged for it. By the time I notice, it's not worth turning back. They really have to work on that. read more

This was my first time at Model Bakery. It was busy, with a line out the door, but the wait wasn't too long. I ordered a toasted English Muffin, and it was really good. The Manager, Kacey, was very sweet. The staff was very polite, and helpful. ​ read more

The English muffins were the best I've ever had. Service was incredible. We were helped out by Mackenzie, who gave us her undivided attention despite a busy morning. So excited to come back regularly! read more

I went to Model with a friend today the 21 of November , very much looking forward to it. What a let down. I ordered a BLT extra crispy bacon, and a decaf coffee , no decaf, so was given a decaf americano. My friend ordered a Cubano with no cheese or ham , We waited a long time. Finally my friend found my sandwich on the counter ice cold, I had eaten half my sandwich before hers was found. No pork in it so I called over the manager who then brought her the correct order. Strange other patrons wee being served. I had to also ask for a damp cloth to clean off the table, I also bought an apricot walnut scone, dry as a bone and hard as a rock, the whole experience was terrible. Our local bakery , the Sweet Affair has far superior sandwiches and pastry. what a hype! Just because it is in tony downtown Walnut Creek does not make it good. It is like the story of The Emperor Has No Clothes On. We shall never go there again. Folks there are many really good places to eat in Walnut Creek, do not waste your money at Model, it is really bad Delly M read more

First of all, this place is exceptional and it's very clear that it's been built with heart and soul and lots of love. Second, ambiance - are you kidding!? It's absolutely gorgeous inside and out. I am obsessed with the color themes and the decor choices all together. Third, food?! Oh holy moly, I will be back for that chipotle breakfast sandwich, for the fruit tart, the honey bun, and the chocolate chip cookie- but most of all I'll be back for that tomato soup! I'm already craving it! Please don't ever take it off the menu, I think it was the best tomato soup I've ever had. No joke on sweets AND savories Model knocked it out of the park. What knocked it all the way out into the galaxy for me? SERVICE. Our cashier was so wonderful and so so patient and helpful when it was hard for us to decide which way to go, and then Mackenzie in particular truly went the extra extra extra mile. I had such a beautiful conversation and connection with her that we hugged when I left. My business has community building events at restaurants in and around San Ramon, and I sincerely have my fingers crossed that Model Bakery will consider providing opportunities to host events because we would love to host there one day. Thanks for a wonderful experience to our cashier and especially to Mackenzie, and to all who contribute to this wonderful environment - I will be back very soon because I didn't even try the English muffins or the cinnamon buns this time! read more