I've been back to Model Bakery at Oxbow a few times since my last review, and definitely make sure you come early on the weekend if you're hoping to get english muffins, or order ahead online to make sure you aren't faced with the sad news that they're sold out! Despite being busy as always, the line still moves quickly, and there is plenty of space at the outdoor picnic tables to wait for your order. The picnic tables do get pretty covered in crumbs, but nothing a napkin and a quick swipe can't fix - do be careful of the many birds lurking to grab a bite though. While my favorite is still the plain toasted english muffin with butter and apricot jam, I have also tried the chipotle muffin - which came on nicely toasted sourdough and not an english muffin (my fault for not reading more carefully); this was a hearty, tasty and great breakfast sandwich! The bacon was thick and not too chewy or burnt, and the chipotle sauce brought the tomato, egg and avocado together perfectly, though I'd love a bit more sauce. We also tried the honey butter cornmeal cookie which was amazing - not too sweet but full of honey and corn flavor with a fun chewy texture and mouthfeel. Anyways, definitely come for the english muffins, but everything else is worth trying too :) read more

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When Oprah says, "Go somewhere for the English muffin," you go. And let me tell you, she was not lying! This thing is massive, airy, fluffy, and dangerously easy to inhale. I ordered my egg sandwich without the meat and grabbed a chai to go along with it. The sandwich was solid, and the chai was blah. Next time, though, I am coming prepared with a jelly packet or a little butter because this muffin deserves the full experience. There is no indoor seating, but honestly, it adds to the charm. There are outdoor benches with umbrellas, providing just enough shade to enjoy your food without melting. You order at the counter, and they bring everything out to you, which feels like a little treat in itself. If Oprah is a fan and you still have not been, that is all the sign you need. Go check it out! read more

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Best spot for breakfast in Napa. There's usually a line, but it's absolutely worth it and it moves fast. Don't let the wait scare you off. Grab a seat on the outside tables and enjoy the weather. The breakfast sandwiches and pastries are the real stars here. I highly recommend sampling a few different pastries if you can. Everything is fresh, well made, and consistently excellent. The English muffins, scones, and bear claws are all favorites and must-orders. Coffee is also excellent, which makes this an easy one-stop breakfast spot. Service is friendly and efficient, and there's plenty of parking nearby, which helps when it's busy. If you're in Napa, Model Bakery is a must. Great food, fast-moving line, and worth every minute of the wait. read more

Model Bakery was such a lovely stop. I had a smooth and delicious oat milk matcha latte with just a touch of honey--perfectly balanced and not overly sweet. The ham and cheese croissant was wonderfully flaky, buttery, and satisfying. I enjoyed it all outside on a beautiful morning, which made the experience even better. Between the quality of the food and drinks and the relaxed atmosphere, it's an easy place to linger and enjoy the moment. Definitely worth a visit! read more

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Cute little rustic bakery located in the oxbow market area. I went on a Wednesday afternoon so they had plenty of muffins left. I didn't want to commit to a whole 6 pack for $14 because I had bought a loaf of sourdough and some cookies. The sourdough was good, it has a lot of wholes in it lol and the muffin was indeed fluffy but it felt a bit greasy? Good but had that oily taste for some reason. read more

The bakery in Oxbow is ancient and in need of remodeling but the English muffins are still the best. If you want them to hold a bag of 6 or more bags for you, they require 48 hrs notice. The AM of our departure, I called early (they open 6:30 am) and held several bags for pick up. The price has increased to $16.75 for a bag of 6 now. We arrived by 11am, bought my muffins and went home. read more

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Best English muffin - still got it! I came here in 2011 and had to revisit. Dare I say it is perfect - the muffin simply toasted filled with butter and jam. I came back right before the airport and even paid the exorbitant price for a six-pack of the muffins to go. Also very good was the sausage sandwich, which is made with the English muffin. Recommend the white chocolate cookie as well. read more

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I placed an order online for pickup at the Oxbow location. I ordered a blueberry scone, a buttermilk cranberry scone and a macha drink. Everything was ready really quickly. Once home, I heated the scones up. I liked them both but the blueberry won by a nose. read more

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Cookies were great and not as expensive as other custom cookie purveyors in town. A nice selection too.

Stopped in for breakfast this morning. As long as you know coming in that you're likely to wait 20-30 mins for a sandwich, you won't be too disappointed. It's also not the least expensive breakfast you'll get, but it's really good. It's a popular place, so it's busy, but you'll be happy once you get your food. As you probably already know by now, they're known for their English muffins, and they're honestly like nothing else you've had before. I had the breakfast sausage sandwich, which I've had before, while my wife had the chipotle breakfast sandwich. Mine came on the English muffin, while hers didn't. And she forget to ask for the English muffin, so she was disappointed when she unwrapped it. Oops. I also had a pumpkin muffin, while she had a Pain Au Chocolat. Both were delicious. I'm sure we'll be back again and will definitely remember the English muffins. read more

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Wondering where you can get a good breakfast and a loaf of bread in Napa? Then here is a place for you! Although a line could be quite long due to its popularity, it is totally worth the wait. First, parking. You can park on a street, public parking lot, or, if you plan to enjoy shopping at the Oxbow Public Market, you can park there. Second - menu. It's pretty long and includes the original and seasonal menus, so it takes a while to figure out. Be patient. Third, seating: all seats are outdoors and can get crowded easily during the weekend and peak hours. The good thing about sitting outside is the fresh Napa air and the service, where the server brings your food and drinks so you don't need to wait inside. Everything on their menu is worth trying. So, when in Napa, make sure to visit. read more

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We've only tried their English muffins, which were excellent and fairly priced. The interior was relatively clean and busy but not overwhelming. Service was quick and friendly. read more

Best English Muffins ever!!!! It's so fluffy like a croissant, it's like a Cruffin. I like buying these to freeze at home so that I can make breakfast sandwiches with them. They have a cornmeal covered outside so it can get a little messy. A yummy jam goes very well with it as well. I don't go there for anything else because I wasn't impressed by anything else that I have tried. IE- chocolate chip cookies and almond croissant, they were basic. read more

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Wow, I have read about the English muffins here, but the bread on our Cuban sandwich was delicious! Everything you want, crunch on the outside of the bread, soft and bouncy on the inside. I also had the sports tea which was delicious! Not sure what the flavors are I. The tea, but it was very refreshing. We bought a six pack of the English muffins and tried them for breakfast the next morning, now I know what the talk is about, these have that nook and cranny center, but with a thin and crunchy outside. The bread was so good. The staff were fantastic, they were so fast and friendly. The inside is small, but there is seating outside. We are definitely coming back read more

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Small little bakery next to a few other wineries, a short walk to the Napa River and the Napa wine train. Sandwich was soggy even though they'd just prepared it. Tasted ok. Bread was good. Could not taste the chipotle sauce much and there wasn't much bacon in the sandwich either but they had plenty of egg and avocado. It was all slipping out as I was trying to eat it. Interior is quite small. They only have outdoor seating so be prepared for that along with competitive parking. I saw 2 people get very heated over parking as I was sitting and waiting for my food. It started pouring as soon as I got there & the cafe is busy most of the day. Couldn't try their famous English muffins as they'd seem to run out but matcha was pretty decent. I would definitely go back and hope to have a better experience. read more

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We stopped by The Model Bakery on a Saturday after visiting the Oxbow Market, and it was a nice little detour. The place was moderately busy, and inside they have an enormous selection of baked goods,breads, cookies, you name it. It's the kind of place where you walk in for one thing and end up tempted by a dozen others. We initially just went in to grab a couple of cookies and settled on a big chocolate chip and an oatmeal raisin. Both cookies were a good size and totally worth the price (just under three bucks each). The oatmeal raisin in particular was a standout as it was chewy, delicious, and packed with flavor. While we were waiting in line, they brought out some slices of pizza, and they looked so good we couldn't resist grabbing a slice of the spicy meat pizza and the Hawaiian pizza. One bite in and I could tell this pizza was on another level. It was honestly, some of the best pizza I've had in a long time. Overall, it was a great experience. The staff were friendly and helpful, and everything we tried was just delicious. Definitely recommend checking it out if you're in the area! read more

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Arrived around 9am, the line moved at an even pace. Ordered around 9:15am and waiting till 9:30am to get our order. U order inside then wait outside and 2 young gentlemen will call out ur name. Plenty if seating outside but no seating inside. Our breakfast sandwiches u can tell will made with love. My breakfast veggie sandwich was very good, creamy, egg, avocado, tomato, yum. The sausage sandwich was very good as well. Alot of egg and sizable sausage piece. Would recommend to check out for breakfast! read more

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One of our most important stops in Napa. We love the epi bread and baguettes. Very similar to Acme bread go the epi bread but a hint of sour dough flavor. Very delicious baguettes similar to Paris. First time trying the Oprah English muffins, delicious as well. We buy extra bread to freeze. Super busy in the morning buy staff is efficient vs waiting in line at Acme bread in Berkeley read more

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If you're ever in the Napa area and you decide on making a stop other than their famous award-winning wines, do yourself a favor and definitely check out "The Model Bakery". Located in the heart of Napa and adjacent to the very popular Oxbow Public Market at the corner of 1st St & McKinstry St, this place has been in operation since early-2008. It is actually their 2nd location as their original has been in the St. Helena area since the mid-1990's. They have been a favorite for locals and tourists and are known for so many deliciously delectable baked goods. I came here with my lady during the afternoon of Saturday 7/12/2025 at around 12:30pm. Since it was a beautiful and comfortable 73°F day, the entire area was packed with customers. Parking in this area can be very tricky (especially on weekends) so my recommendation would be to use the parking garage (about a 1/2 mile away) or by arriving via-rideshare or public transit. This also runs parallel to the very popular Napa Valley Wine Train as this is one of the major stops for customers to visit. Prior to entry, this place stands out with a classic green awning that represents the business name. Keep in mind that this place is tiny with only a maximum of 10 customers to comfortably fit inside. But once inside, you will soon be drawn to the amazing aroma of freshly baked breads, pastries, and everything in between. Here you will find a vast array of croissants, cookies, muffins, scones, lemon bars, and cakes. As for the breads, they have just about everything you could ever imagine; Focaccia, raisin bread, various baguettes, and so many more options that are available. Additionally, they carry a nice little assortment of coffees and teas (available in hot or iced). But wait, there's more! This place is also a small deli with select sandwiches that include BBQ Pulled Pork, Vegetarian, BLT, chicken, and Cubano as well as salads such as tuna, potato, and Caesar. For this place being as small as it is, their assortment was quite impressive. Finally, I wanted to add that they have a nice outdoor patio area to enjoy your sandwich or to just nibble on some of the amazing fresh-baked goods that you purchase. The hours of operation are equally as impressive as they open their doors (daily) at 6:30am (perfect for the early birds) and close at 4:00pm. With excellent service (the employees all looked genuinely happy), an amazing selection, and delicious baked goods, what's not to like? Therefore, I am giving "The Model Bakery" (in Napa, CA) a perfect and unanimous five star rating. read more

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This place was packed at 10:15 and already ran out of some goodies including plan croissants, which was disappointing. Place is spacious & simple. Outdoor seating was great. We got some coffee & goodies, all pretty good. - latte & cappuccino were both good, not bitter, and came out fast. - banana walnut muffin: very tasty & moist, loved it. - chocolate chip & walnut cookie: really good, chewy & soft. - ruffle mushroom bread pudding: small & odd but very tasty. This one took about 20min before we got it... not sure why. - morning bun: it was good. - seeded sour dough: it was fine, good for the price. read more

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While at Napa we stopped and picked up some breakfast pastries and a Ginger Turmeric Chai tea. Both wife and I loved the tea! We would get that again for sure. We had the pastries at home and enjoyed it as well. They have plenty of items and bake goods to purchase and the service was fast and friendly. Parking is okay but when it's busy you might have to park farther away but it's worth it. read more

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THEEEE best English muffins!! We were staying at a hotel overnight and ordered the "Model Bakery English Muffin" and it was nicely toasted with a nice crunch! Tasted soo good with butter & jam! Hubby & I enjoyed it so much that we drove right down the street and bought multiple packs home for ourselves & family. There was a line tailing out the door. Girls up front can probably brush up on their service & efficiency. But whatevs, I got my English muffins so I'm happy. Lol. read more

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Cute bakery with a variety of different selections! What we ordered: 1. ciabatta chicken asiago panini: It had decent amount of chicken and filled me up quickly. The savory sauce was the highlight 2. bread pudding: A perfect balance of banana, chocolate, and sugar flakes was amazing. I still think about this sometimes. I could eat bread pudding for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I miss it read more

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Modal Bakery is such a cute spot in Napa! The vibe feels like a little French country bakery café, rustic and cozy. You order at the counter, and if it's busy they'll have you wait outside until your name is called. I ordered the breakfast croissant and it was light, fluffy, crispy on the outside, warm on the inside. Just the right size too. read more

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Visiting Napa, we had to stop by the Model's for their famous english muffins. We got there a little bit after 1pm, so there wasn't a super long line. We purchased half-dozen of their english muffins and it was $14. Definitely more expensive than what you'd get at the regular grocery store, but totally worth it IMO. We are trying to cook at home more, so having these to elevate our breakfast sandwiches at home made cooking more enjoyable. The english muffins are buttery, soft, and bigger than traditional english muffins. Not sure what they do to them to make them taste so good, but this is something I'm picking up whenever I see a Model bakery. It's located next to the Oxbow Market, so there's plenty of free parking in the area. It's super popular for breakfast sandwiches so be sure to get there early so you don't miss out. read more

Wow, a fantastic bakery in Napa! Sausage sandwiches were fantastic, almond macaroon cookie and peanut butter cookies made me wish I had purchased more than one each! Service with a smile must be their motto here, everyone just seems so happy to be working here, it was contagious. There is a lot of outdoor seating and of course you can always get it to go and walk to one of the local amphitheatres on the river to sit and enjoy the views. A must go to spot in Napa! read more

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The place is located next to Gott's and I had no idea. The place is cute, smal and cozy. The worker greeted us as we came through the door and took our order. Hubby and I stopped by to try this place out. He ordered a banana loaf and I got a ginger tumeric chai and a blueberry muffin. Our order came out pretty quickly. I loved my drink! It is the best chai I have had in ages. Would gladly return for this drink again. The pastries were delicious. I forgot but plan to make another trip back to try out the famous English muffins too. read more

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I came to try their famous English muffin. I ordered it toasted, with butter and apricot jam on the side. The English muffin was warm, soft and fluffy. The apricot jam was chunky, delicious and not too sweet. read more

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UPDATED (due to owner response [thank you]): I picked up a $13 box containing 4 English muffins (from Whole Foods). Wasn't thrilled to discover they are made with grape seed oil versus EVOO. (I used to love picking these up at the bakery and was so excited when I saw that I could get them in Sonoma, without driving over the hill to Napa.) Can't help but feel disappointed when paying premium for something so anticipated (similar to when Christine's Upper Crust Pies all butter crusts swapped out real butter for canola oil). I CAN tell you definitively their sourdough bread has fabulous, overall, clean ingredients & I will absolutely continue to buy! read more

I'd had their English Muffins years ago and after such a long time, it was nice to go back and have them again. They are FANTASTIC! Rich and buttery, with a very slight crispness on the outer layer and a nice, fluffy center. These are great with butter, cream cheese, and/or jam. I make breakfast sandwiches using these muffins and they end up being quite decadent. At their store, I did try some of their cookies and those were alright...the Ginger Molasses was pretty good and the Chocolate was a bit too sweet for me. read more

I can see why these are highly recommended and made Oprah's favorite things sometime ago. These English muffins are lightly crispy on the outside and soft airy on the inside. The original was great but the plain English muffin with butter and jam is all you need! I forgot to take photos in my excitement to try these read more

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Model Bakery is definitely the spot for breakfast in NAPA .. the absolute BEST ENGLISH MUFFINS you will ever have!!! The reviews were spot on. No question here, just visit this place if you are in the area. All food and drinks were perfect. Nice outside seating. Service was great & prices are reasonable. These English muffins have been featured on Oprah's Favorite Things List read more

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this place is sooooo cute! when you get there you have to wait in line to place your order and then you wait outside for them to bring you your food and drinks. expect to wait at least 15 minutes if you order a drink, longer if you also get food! i will say the wait is well worth both the food and drinks. today, my family and i ended up getting a banana walnut muffin, two lattes, and the sausage breakfast sandwich. i'm not kidding when i say everything is literally a 10/10. my daughter LOVED the muffin and she is very picky when it comes to muffins. I also tried it and it was really good and moist. me and my husband both really liked our lattes, but i will say if you like your coffee sweet, maybe skip out on it but it was perfect for us! our favorite item was definitely the sausage breakfast sandwich! the home made english muffin with the sauce they put on the sandwich was literally perfection. if you come here, you MUST try the sausage sandwich!! read more

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We came here specifically because we heard how amazing the English muffins were, and we had to try. They did not disappoint! The service was fast. Their selection was great. And the food was perfect! We're already talking about visiting again before we depart for home! read more

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Love their veggie bfast sandwich! I don't usually like ketchup, I know, I know, but on this sandwich, with the hash browns and eggs, it really completes it! I also love to stop in here before work to grab pastries for the office. So happy we have The Model Bakery in Napa! read more

We ordered a drip coffee, a cappuccino and a croissant to go. The croissant was flaky and buttery. The drip coffee was great and my cappuccino was made well. The wait is quite long to get your coffee and food when they're busy which is quite often. It's worth it though. It was cold outside so be sure to bundle up on those winter days because you have to wait outside for your order. They do have picnic tables and places to wait. The patio is dog-friendly and there were a lot of pooches there. read more

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Eh I feel like the quality has gone down. The bread seems different. It gets hard fast. Same with there cookies they get hard super fast. I just feel like they have changed the recipes. It's not like before. read more

Another stop at model Bakery this time. I'm not on my way to Bottle Rock, but still here to pick up my English muffins and my chocolate croissants and my coffee. The team here is awesome Kayla Sierra Everett, Gemma we're here today to help me and they're so sweet read more

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It's bustling for a reason. It's on Oprah's favorite things every year. Just take all my money, Model Bakery! This time I tried their vegan caramel chocolate bar and my gosh is that worth a drive to Napa! Their breakfast sausage sandwich was devoured by my husband. The blueberry muffin was scarfed up by my toddler. Hand squeezed orange juice, too! Just all of it! A must! Don't forget a few bags of the English muffins to go and freeze them or put them in your fridge. Service is friendly and they go as fast as they can. read more

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it's Oprah's favorite bakery and definitely good pastries. better then some other cafes in napa. read more

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