5 is for the English muffins. So good! They are kind of doughy like doughnuts but crispy on the outside when toasted which makes them delicious. I honestly haven't tried anything else because I always get the English Muffins. Very unique to this bakery. read more

I ordered Model Bakery through delivery, I imagine it might be better fresh. I ordered the egg sandwich with sausage, and while it was good, it felt a bit on the heavy side and very greasy. The English muffin, which they're known for, was solid but didn't live up to the hype. The green juice was fresh, healthy, and full of flavor. Definitely worth trying if you're curious! read more

Great coffee, pastries, and service. It can get really busy at this location. No indoor seating, only outdoor. You better know what you want, because when it's your turn in line, everyone impatiently stares at you when you're trying to figure out your order. read more

Everything here is as amazing as everyone says it is! The Breads, pastries ans breakfast sammies are unmatched! Lines move quick and service is quick and friendly! The space inside is for placing orders but they have a nice front patio to sit at and enjoy your treats. In our 3 day trip we came here twice hehe. read more

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Had breakfast twice here while in Napa. Great selection of breads and pastries with a smattering of hot cooked items as well. We tried their Morning bun and Apple Butter horn pastries. Sweet and delicate. Breakfast Sausage Sandwich, Original Breakfast Sandwich and Breakfast Chorizo Wrap. All these are very savory and hit the spot for a quick breakfast meal. I really enjoyed the Chorizo wrap. Lots of meat and tasty filling in a green (spinach?) tortilla with just a little kick to it. A short line to place your order then wait outside on the patio with covered tables and chairs. Comfortable casual seating to eat on the spot. They bring your order out and call your name when ready. Good find. read more

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Spent a girls weekend in Napa with my BFF and this place was recommended to her. The five star review is really for the english muffin only. It was really an OMG muffin. Saw the reviews and was really skeptical thinking it would be a glorified version of the supermarket english muffin. Boy, was I wrong. This was super crunchy, with a soft center with just the right amount of fluff and chew! One of the best things I've ever had. The staff and quick and efficient so the line went fairly fast. You place your order and then they yell your name when they bring the food out. Be prepared to sit at a picnic table outdoors. We had a bear claw and a chai latte which was all right but the english muffin! OMG, GET IT! read more

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Don't understand why so much fuss over this place. The popular muffin was just ok, very oily. The service was bad, employees were somewhat arrogant. Guess they are so proud of working there? Not impressed. read more

This is the spot!! Croissants were amazing! Super cute place. Got really busy around 10 am and I know why! Worth it read more

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Came here on our first stop during our day trip to Napa. This bakery is world famous and within reason. They make THE BEST English muffins I've ever tasted. It is definitely worth a stop. The line went pretty quickly and they had a lot of great items to choose from the menu. I recommend their traditional egg sandwich with their homemade bagels! And definitely take some home. They have a lovely and roomy space with seating and tables and chairs with shade for sitting and enjoying your meal! It's tucked away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Napa However do note that there isn't much to see or walk around over there. They do have this nice artisan shopping center next door that's nice to walk into and explore, you can find a lot of great souvenirs there (albeit super pricy!). But other then that there isn't much to do in that area. I wouldn't come here specifically for the pastries, but definitely this place you need to try these bagels!! That's a must!!! read more

The Model Bakery - A bag of English muffins to take home! Worth the trip! - Bakeries Near Me - Napa, California

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This bakery is good. However, having had a really good chocolate croissant the day before (something I would never usually order), I wanted one again. Unfortunately there was no offer or anywhere to warm it up. The bakery is crowded and the cashier hustled me through and didn't give me my coffee cup....what salvaged the experience was the good coffee and sandwich! read more

The Model Bakery - Classic sausage on house made english muffin - Bakeries Near Me - Napa, California

If you're anywhere near Napa, do not miss Model Bakery! I had the breakfast sandwich with sausage, egg, and cheese on their famously fluffy English muffins--and wow, it was hands-down the best breakfast sandwich I've ever had. The eggs were perfectly fluffy, the sausage flavorful, and the cheese just tied it all together. The English muffin alone is worth the trip--so soft, buttery, and unlike any I've ever tried. It was so good I bought a pack of muffins to take home and recreate the magic. The staff were super friendly, and even though we took our food to go, the service was welcoming. The ambiance is charming and cozy, with a warm, inviting vibe--even if you're just grabbing something quick. You can tell it's a local favorite. Add it to your Napa must-try list! read more

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Was in Napa for the weekend and a friend asked us to bring back some English Muffins, so naturally I had to try. I normally don't eat them, but this buttered English muffin with the strawberry jam & sausage patty was amazing. When it's toasted it's still as soft as a toasted croissant. If you like English muffins it's a must try!!! They have a lot of other baked goods as well. I also tried an oatmeal raisin cookie, that was pretty good as well. Outdoor seating only!! read more

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Model bakery still delivers. Every time. Every item is so good. Thrilled that there are packets of Cholula now to spice up your sandos. Special shoutout to the white chocolate hazelnut cookie for being the chewiest, dreamiest texture and a unique flavor combo! read more

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Despite usually being very busy, the staff are always courteous, patient, and professional. Food is solid with fresh baked goods and delicious sandwiches. No real ambiance to speak of but the outdoor seating area is a great place to meet. Or quietly wait for your breakfast order to arrive. read more

We came here this morning and the line was quite long. But it moved quickly. The sausage sandwich is so good. Yum yum yum.

Very small bakery right outside of the Oxbow Market. I remember passing this place 4 years ago when I last visited Napa, but just walked by and didn't bother going in. This time, I went in to grab some baked goods for our drive out to Point Reyes. The croissant and chocolate croissant were both cold and no longer had that crisp that you would get from a fresh baked croissant. In fact, it was so cold that the chocolate filling was a hard piece of candy when my wife bit in to hers. Their cookies though, were really good. It was soft and chewy and still tasted great the next morning. I don't know if I would come back here for their croissants, but will definitely come back for their cookies. I also ordered a hazelnut latte, though I wanted to get the lavender flavored one and came here mainly for that. But unfortunately, they took that off the menu recently. The hazelnut didn't have much flavor to it and not as sweet as I would have liked. There are a few tables outside if you want to eat before getting on the road. Parking is a little tough here unless you get here early in the morning to not only avoid the long lines, but also find parking. I was able to find street parking right in front. Not sure if they have their own parking lot though. read more

There was a line but it moved pretty quickly. My husband really enjoyed the breakfast burrito, it was bigger than we expected. I had the breakfast sandwich, it was really good and the croissant was so fresh and flaky. It was very filling I just wished they put a little salt and pepper in the egg. It was so hard to choose because they have a bunch of goodies to choose from but you definitely have to get there before they run out because once it's gone that's it. read more

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Didn't know they had matcha here! What a pleasant surprise! I ordered a matcha + almond milk + honey - came out pretty good. I am also a fan of the banana bread - this is excellent and a MUST try. I also love their seasonal pumpkin bread, but the banana bread takes the cake by far! read more

Amazing English muffins and pecan pie. The service was great too. Make sure to get their early as whole pies and other pastries sell out by lunchtime. Although it is more of a grab and go bakery with only outdoor seating. read more

If you're looking for a good breakfast sandwich, check out Model Bakery. They are known for English muffins. You can request a different type of bread for your breakfast sandwich if you would like. There are several options for breakfast, including pastries, muffins, and cookies. The sandwiches take a few minutes to prepare. Everything is made to order. There are tables outside to sit and wait patiently until your order number is called. Once you get your sandwich, get ready to dive into a tasty bite. read more

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Happy Dance !!! Y'all are closer to us now !!! Outstanding!!! We are big fans of Model Bakery & the #1 absolutely the best English muffins ever ! The breads , pastries & sandwiches , coffee are absolutely fantastic. We placed an online order for p/u in Walnut Creek & literally 17 minutes versus an hour plus to get these wonderful English muffins ever ! When we use to go to the Oxbow Market location we would make sure we pick up goodies at Model Bakery . Then Covid happen & we were placing orders to be shipped to my daughter & to us as well . My daughters were visiting & we took them to the Oxbow Market location & very year since then we ship or pick up . The WC location is fairly new & we are beyond estatic that y'all are so much closer !!! Heck Yay!!! This place is spotless & immaculately clean & updated from the ones in the Sonoma area. We were greeted by a young lady who was delightfully cheery & friendly this beautiful early morning visit . We've been to different bakeries all over the USA early in the morning & they look like they needed a cup of coffee & were grumpy pants . As we were leaving the lady delivering our take out breakfast sandwich , politely Thanked us with a smile ! What a great way to start off the morning w/ a happy crew! We will be back for sure . We had to pick some up for my daughter she requested b/c we're going out there to visit . read more

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The English muffins are fully worth the hype. They will not let you down!! Tried the morning bun and was a bit underwhelmed. But we will be back for the English muffins! read more

Grilled turkey was great and caprese sandwich was scrumptious ! Very busy NO KING DAY !

Very good ambiance first time with family highly recommend, beautiful Saturday in Napa read more

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If you visit Napa, you need to stop here! On our annual girl's trip, this is the daily breakfast stop. The BFF gets the original and I switch around between the sausage, original and have gotten the BLT and subbed the house English muffin (extra toasted). The chocolate RAD cookie is another fav of mine. I got a few to take home. It's very chocolatey - it's like having a cookie and a piece of dark chocolate rolled in one. Don't be discouraged by the long lines, especially on the weekend - it's worth it! If you want to take home 6 pack(s) of English muffins, save room in your luggage and order in advance. They do run out early on the weekends. Regardless of how busy they are, everyone is helpful and all smiles. read more

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We came in on a Monday around 11:00am. We ordered the original breakfast sandwich. After we ordered we waited and waited. They never brought our sandwich out. We had to go in to ask for it. The sandwich was fantastic!-stuffed with egg, cheese and ham! Our friends got one of the bear claws and declared it - the BEST! Definitely a great bakery and we need to make it a go to every time we in Napa!! read more

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The English muffins are nationally renowned and totally worth it! The veggie breakfast sandwich is fantastic. The ambiance is simple and offers mostly (maybe even only) outdoor seating. The service is an area for improvement. This place is popular and often busy. We ordered online and the website said 10-15 minute wait. We arrived at the 15 minute mark and were told our order was in the kitchen but not ready to come out. We waited another 20 minutes to get our food. The food is great, but the place could use improved transparency on timing. If you go in person expect a 20-40 minute wait. I thought ordering ahead would be better but the time is about the same. read more

My husband and I stopped here while wine tasting in the area. The reviews stated their brick oven made English muffins were popular. We shared a toasted English muffin with a homemade raspberry jelly. The English muffin was very soft, airy and had a buttery taste to it. I also tried an almond croissant with just the right amount of almond filling . It did not disappoint. It was very soft and fresh. The bakery was full when we arrived but we received our order fairly quickly. read more

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Model Bakery... these will be the best English muffins you've ever had. GUARANTEED! They've even been featured on Food Network! NOBODY should be giving Model less than five stars!! Period. End of discussion!! Model is located off 1st and McKinstry in the Downtown Napa area. The bakery is adjacent to the incredible Oxbow Market. Model does have a parking lot, but the lot is small and there's typically little to no availability. I'd recommend parking on the street or in the "Oxbow Lot." Or even better, walking (if you're a tourist and lodging Downtown). Moreover, I hadn't had Model in YEARS. I know, very sad and silly of me. However, my wife and I decided to trek up to Wine Country this past weekend for some tastings and delicious food! So Saturday morning when it came time for breakfast ideas, we both clamored for Model! I arrived at 9:45am Saturday morning (Feb. 3, aka Post-Groundhog Day). There was a line out the door! I guess I didn't realize that the San Francisco Giants were having a Fan Festival that same day in Downtown Napa across the street! That's what I get for being a (now former) Oakland A's fan. Every other time I had been to Model it had been busy, but never THIS crowded. But as I mentioned before, the reason for the crowd made sense! I waited in line for about 15 minutes and it moved relatively quickly. Once at the front of the line I decided to grab a half dozen English muffins (minimum order amount) and their Veggie breakfast sandwich. This comes with a fried egg, hash browns, avocado, tomato, ketchup, and mayo on... you guessed it, their infamous English muffins! After ordering I waited about 10 minutes for my Veggie breakfast sandwich to be made. Due to the crowd that was there for the Giants, I waited outside and they brought the sandwich out to me. I then hopped in my car and drove back to our hotel (I definitely could've walked, but my wife and I had wine tasting to get to)! Upon arriving back to our hotel I took my first bite... HEAVEN. Even BETTER than I had remembered!!! These English muffins are INSANELY delicious! Like a symphony of flavor! Buttery, soft, flakey... there's nothing else like them! These aren't your boring, store-bought English muffins... these things are saucer sized! Even plain, just add some jam or some butter on top... GAME OVER. My wife and I were sad when our breakfast was finished! As others have mentioned, you need these English muffins in your life! There's a reason why people get these FedEx'ed to them across the country. So next time you're in Wine Country come grab some HEAVEN and take it with you around Oxbow Market. Then go glab a glass of wine (or two...or three) and enjoy your time in Napa (or the surrounding area)!! Trust me. I wouldn't steer you wrong. MODEL = "GOAT" ENGLISH MUFFINS. read more

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Amazing food and wonderful customer experience. The English muffins are delicious. Best we've ever had!

Too bad there isn't a Model Bakery in Sacramento. When it's a special occasion, we make the long drive to Napa and pick up some of their English Muffins. If you haven't tried their English muffins, I highly recommend you do! It's very hard to explain how good they are. It's definitely not like the common grocery bought kind. These are freshly made and very light. On this particular trip, we made it here around 7:15a. There was no wait, and we were able to order our 6 pack of English muffins. Did we just order one 6 pack? Driving almost 2 hours here, of course not! We ordered a lot! Haha. Anyways, the bakery itself is small. There's no inside seating. If you want inside seating, the Model Bakery in Saint Helena has that. Other things I recommend trying is their breakfast sandwich. When around the downtown Napa area looking for a quick breakfast, stop by The Model Bakery! read more

Everytime I'm in Napa before 10 I will most likely grab some breakfast, coffee drink and a cookie if there are any left at Model bakery. Beat the rush by getting to Model bakery early, the earlier you arrive in the morning, the more options you will have. On most mornings there is a line, but you're going to get there early to beat that line. The cashiers know their product so ask them if you need recommendations. Model does breakfast and lunch between 6:30-4. Most options at 6:30 am, less options at 4 pm. Service is quick and to the point, be ready to order to keep the line moving. One you've ordered keep your ears open for your coffee from the barista's, if not sometimes they will bring coffees outside and call the name associated. The ambiance inside of Model is small enough to order or pick up coffee, but outside there is plenty of out door seating where they prefer you to wai. They will bring food orders out to you while you wait. There is plenty of street parking on 1st or McKinstry street. Great food, worth the stop every time. read more

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I had seen them building one of these Bakeries in East Bay in Wc. I had a foodie friend give me the heads up about how lucky we are to have one of these in our neighborhood in the near future. I had taken a few family out of town visitors to Oxbow and we ran into this location. My foodie friend had told me that their English Muffins are their trademark baked goodie. I had ordered a Curtado espresso and one of their E Muffins with jam and butter. I had a bite of one of their cookies and it was really good. The English Muffin was so good and the jam ( apricot) was really good as well. I will definitely go back if I'm in the area or I will highly anticipate the opening of the Wc location. Btw- the Pies and other baked goods looked really good too. read more

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Would highly recommend this spot for english muffins!! Be prepared of a wait if you're going on a weekend - it gets quite busy. The avocado toast and breakfast burrito were only okay. read more

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Bought the bear claws and 6-pack of English muffins. Both were great, but English muffins were spectacular! Short line but worth the wait. read more

Buy the bacon batard. Cut it up in to croutons. Toss in olive oil, pan fry then toast in the oven. You'll thank me later. Thanks for the tip to the lady working there! read more

Let me start by saying, English muffins are one of my favorite breads and when we originally were planning our Napa daytrip, this wasn't even one of the scheduled stops. Thanks to ChatGPT for recommending this spot because it was the perfect start to the day! There are a few locations near Napa county, but we decided to visit the downtown Napa location because it required the smallest detour. It's located near Oxbow Public Market but not attached to the main building (it's off to the side) and has a tiny parking lot. When we arrived, the line wasn't too long but it did grow as we were waiting for our food. It was super hard just to pick one thing because we didn't start to overstuff ourselves, but we ordered the Veggie Breakfast sandwich which comes with a fried egg, hash browns, avocado, tomatoes on their famous English muffin. The wait was a bit long, I think around 20 mins to get our food but when it came out, it was one of the most beautiful breakfast sandwiches ever. I wish I was able to get my own because it was that delicious and I'm still dreaming of my next visit. If you are in the area and need something to eat, this is definitely the place to go. There are so many items I wanted to try, even just a simple toasted English muffin. Will 10000% be back again if I'm ever in the area! read more

This bakery is more than a bakery. It's specialty is their "English muffin". What a hugeeeee difference from the packaged stuff you buy when you shop at a store. Get a sandwich made with it and it's an experience! That cookie is their homemade concoction and it was unbelievable! read more

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The English muffins here are out of this world! Came here for a quick breakfast and coffee pick-me-up before doing my BLS/ACLS renewal in the area, and wow, was I pleasantly surprised at how delicious my breakfast sandwich was! I worked in Napa for 6+ years and failed to try them out until recently. If I could grab this sandwich every morning, I definitely would! Model is usually pretty busy with locals dropping in for fresh baked bread and sweet pastries. The line was out the door the morning I visited, and understandably so. However, the line moved pretty fast, and they have a good system to get your order out to you rather quickly. I love their outdoor seating area. It's a great place to sit and people watch while you enjoy your food. I definitely recommend trying them out! read more

I stayed in Napa for 5 days and had their English muffin 3 times if that gives you an indication of how much I liked it. The first time I came, I ordered the English muffin to go, and it came with butter and raspberry jam. The second time I had it was for breakfast at the Westin Verasa, and the third time I had it was at Oakville Grocery when it was used for my breakfast (Yountville) sandwich. I can see why it's so popular, although it does get a bit messy to eat since there's a lot of particles (I think semolina or cornmeal) that are on the crust. read more