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4 bakery places in Napa we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Napa | Bakery across every city.

Model Bakery's wood-fired English muffins earned a spot on Oprah's Favorite Things, and both the Oxbow stall, open from 6:30am, and the First Street original sell them daily. Butter Cream has held its yellow Jefferson Street building since 1948, and Sweetie Pies bakes seasonal fruit pies from an 1886 Italianate building on Main Street.

Model Bakery (Oxbow) ★ 4.3

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Model Bakery at Oxbow opens at 06:30 with wood-fired English muffins that Oprah named a Favorite Thing in 2014. The muffins are vacuum-sealed for travel.

OrderWood-fired English muffin with butter and strawberry jam.

TipArrive before 09:00 on weekends for English muffins. The seasonal tarts and morning buns turn over throughout the day and are available later.

Butter Cream Bakery ★ 3.8

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Butter Cream has occupied the same yellow building on Jefferson Street since 1948. The custom cakes and French pastries make it Napa's oldest bakery.

OrderCustom decorated cakes, French pastries, Morning baked goods

TipCash or card. The custom cake counter requires advance notice; the walk-in pastry selection is best on weekday mornings.

Sweetie Pies Bakery ★ 3.9

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Sweetie Pies operates from an 1886 Italianate building on Main Street, producing seasonal fruit pies that change with the Napa Valley harvest each season.

OrderSeasonal fruit pies, Morning pastries, Croissants

TipThe pie selection changes with the season. Summer visits are best for peach and cherry; autumn for apple and pear.

Model Bakery (First Street) ★ 4.2

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The First Street Model Bakery location serves the same wood-fired English muffins as Oxbow, with a slightly larger seating area and a lunch trade focus.

OrderWood-fired English muffins, Seasonal pastries, Bread loaves

TipThis location tends to be slightly less crowded than the Oxbow location on weekend mornings, making it the easier option if you are already on First Street.

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