About The Model Bakery
For over a century, The Model Bakery has been a cornerstone of the Napa Valley culinary scene, serving up exceptional artisan breads and pastries from its historic St. Helena flagship and modern Oxbow outpost. This family-run gem, led by mother-daughter duo Karen and Sarah Mitchell, focuses on organic stone-ground flours and time-honored baking traditions. Visitors flock here primarily for the legendary English muffins—pillowy, buttery, and griddled to perfection—though the daily lunch specials are equally impressive. Expect a bustling, aromatic atmosphere that perfectly captures the valley's blend of rustic charm and world-class quality.
"The cafe is very nice. We ordered raspberry croissant, latte and strawberry lemonade. The latte was good. The raspberry croissant was ok. The strawberry lemonade was bad. It tasted like it’s made of instant powder mixture, so bad."
Guomin Wu
Why Visitors Choose The Model Bakery
You simply haven't done Napa correctly until you've had one of their world-famous English muffins with a fresh cup of coffee. Whether you visit the historic St. Helena storefront or the lively Oxbow market, the smell of fresh-baked sourdough is an experience in itself. It is the ultimate local ritual that lives up to every bit of the hype.
- Taste the legendary griddled English muffins.
- Experience over a century of baking history.
- Fresh breads made with organic stone-ground flour.
- Perfect breakfast stop before wine tasting.
- Visit the bustling Oxbow Public Market location.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I know about The Model Bakery?
This historic Napa Valley staple is best known for its world-class artisan breads and legendary pillowy English muffins.
What should I know about The Model Bakery?
The Napa Oxbow location offers a late bake in the afternoon for fresh bread purchase
What should I know about The Model Bakery?
National shipping is available for their products via Goldbelly
