Part of Napa History!
The Model Bakery opened its second location in the Oxbow Public Market in 2008, but they have been a cherished part of Napa for much longer!
Owned by the mother-daughter duo Karen Mitchell and Sarah Mitchell Hansen, the bakery specializes in artisan bread...
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Part of Napa History!
The Model Bakery opened its second location in the Oxbow Public Market in 2008, but they have been a cherished part of Napa for much longer!
Owned by the mother-daughter duo Karen Mitchell and Sarah Mitchell Hansen, the bakery specializes in artisan bread made with organic stone-ground flours. They first started the bakery on St. Helena's Main Street, housed in a century-old brick building, in 1984. Over the decades, they have built a solid reputation for their breads, pastries, and coffee.
The bakery offers a wide range of products, including artisan breads made with high-quality ingredients, pastries, cookies, and sandwiches for breakfast and lunch. Their English Muffins made such an impression on Oprah Winfrey that they were added to Oprah's Favorite Things list in 2016!
When we visited the Oxbow Public Market location later in the day, they had already sold out most of their goods. Nevertheless, I ordered a coffee and began exploring. The place smells heavenly—if you enjoy the aroma of freshly baked goods.
We shared a pastry, and it was delicious. Had it not been for my goal to lose a few pounds, I would have ordered several loaves of their various breads to take home! They look, smell, and, above all, taste wonderful.
If you’re ever in Napa, a visit to Model Bakery should be on your list!