The Best Cafés in Napa: 10 Coffee Shops and Bakeries

The best cafés in Napa for coffee and pastries include Napa Valley Coffee Roasting Co. on Main Street, Ritual and The Model Bakery at Oxbow Public Market, Naysayer Coffee Roasters, Sweetie Pies and Butter Cream Bakery. For a sit-down breakfast, Boon Fly Café in Carneros and Southside Century are local standbys.

This list replaces our 2023 version. Several places on that list have since closed, including Monday Bakery, the Napa General Store and Southside’s original Carneros café, so we checked each spot below against its own website in October 2026. Hours change often, so confirm before you go.

Most are in the city of Napa, with a few up-valley stops for days spent in Yountville or Calistoga.

Downtown Napa coffee

1. Napa Valley Coffee Roasting Co.

710 Main Street. Roasting coffee for the valley since 1985, this is the classic downtown café: espresso drinks, drip from house-roasted beans, and a busy morning crowd of locals. Good for buying a bag of beans to take home.

2. Sweetie Pies Bakery

520 Main Street, in the historic Napa Mill. A full bakery and café with daily pastries (muffins, scones, croissants, coffeecake), quiche for breakfast, and pies, cakes and bars to take away. A good stop before a walk along the riverfront.

Oxbow Public Market

The market on First Street gathers several coffee and pastry counters under one roof, which makes it an easy meeting spot.

3. Ritual Coffee Roasters

610 First Street. The San Francisco roaster’s Napa outpost serves carefully made espresso and pour-overs, and stays open into the early evening.

4. The Model Bakery

644 First Street, Building B. Known above all for its English muffins. The bakery also has a location on Main Street in St. Helena and a small “Mini Model” counter in Yountville. Johnny Doughnuts, also at Oxbow, is next door if you want something sweeter.

Neighborhood roasters and old-school bakeries

5. Naysayer Coffee Roasters

Two Napa shops: inside Food City at 1813 Old Sonoma Road, and at 2022 Redwood Road in west Napa. A family-owned roastery with a neighborhood feel and early hours, popular with commuters heading toward Highway 29 or Highway 12.

6. Butter Cream Bakery & Diner

Jefferson Street. Family-owned since 1948, Butter Cream is a holdover from pre-tourism Napa: doughnuts, pies, cookies and cakes in the bakery case, and classic diner breakfasts cooked on a vintage griddle at the counter. Bakery orders are taken by phone.

Breakfast cafés

7. Boon Fly Café

At Carneros Resort and Spa on the Carneros Highway. A roadhouse-style café serving brunch daily as walk-in and dinner by reservation. Hot doughnuts served in a bucket are the signature start. Convenient for anyone driving in from Sonoma or San Francisco.

8. Southside Century

135 Gasser Drive, in the South Napa Century Center off Imola Avenue. A bright, casual spot for breakfast and lunch, open mornings into early afternoon. It is now the company’s remaining café after the Carneros and Yountville locations closed.

Up-valley stops

9. Bouchon Bakery, Yountville

6528 Washington Street. Thomas Keller’s bakery is known for croissants, pain au chocolat and macarons. Lines form on weekends, so go early. Pair it with a walk around Yountville.

10. Calistoga Roastery

1426 Lincoln Avenue. A small-town coffee house at the north end of the valley, with breakfast served until late morning. Closing times are early, especially on weekdays. A good start to a day in Calistoga.

Also worth knowing: Oakville Grocery on Highway 29 in Oakville opens at 7 a.m. for coffee and breakfast to go, a convenient stop between Napa and St. Helena.

Quick guide

Living near Napa’s café scene

For people thinking about a move, morning routines say a lot about a town. Downtown Napa and the streets around Oxbow put coffee, and the riverfront within a short walk of older bungalows and condos. Areas like Browns Valley and Alta Heights are a short drive. Read what living in Napa is really like, or pick up produce at Napa Valley farmers’ markets after your coffee.

Questions people ask

What is the oldest café or bakery in Napa?

Of the places on this list, Butter Cream has the longest run, dating to 1948. The Model Bakery traces its St. Helena flagship back to 1908, according to Visit Napa Valley.

Where can I get coffee early in Napa?

Naysayer and Napa Valley Coffee Roasting Co. open early on weekdays. Check current hours on each website before you go.

Is Monday Bakery still open?

Monday Bakery closed its Napa and Sonoma shops in August 2024 after a fire at its baking facility, and we could not confirm a reopening.

Is Oxbow Public Market good for breakfast?

Yes. Coffee, English muffins and doughnuts are all in the same building, with seating inside and out.

If you are drawn to Napa and wondering what it would be like to live here, we are glad to talk through neighborhoods and prices. Browse Napa County homes or get in touch.

Sources & notes

• Napa Valley Coffee Roasting Co., official site
• Sweetie Pies Bakery, official site
• Ritual Coffee Roasters, locations
• The Model Bakery, locations
• Oxbow Public Market, vendor directory
• Naysayer Coffee Roasters, locations
• Butter Cream Bakery & Diner, official site
• Carneros Resort and Spa, dining (Boon Fly Café)
• Southside Napa, café page
• Bouchon Bakery, info and directions
• Calistoga Roastery, official site
• Oakville Grocery, official site
• Visit Napa Valley, bakeries and coffee shops
• Sonoma Sun, report on Monday Bakery’s closure

Last reviewed October 2026 by Matthew Martinez.