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Is Model Bakery Still Open? Best Thing I Ever Ate Update (St. Helena, CA)

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As of September 2026, Model Bakery is listed open on themodelbakery.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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themodelbakery.com ·
Secondary source
Wikipedia ·

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What the source shows: The 2026-09-08 site check found the bakery's official website live (HTTP 200) with 2026-dated page text, an active online ordering system, and current posted hours.

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What happened after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

On the Cooking Channel's Best Thing I Ever Ate episode 'Close to Home' (Season 4, Episode 1), chef Michael Chiarello named the Model Bakery's English muffins as his pick, according to Wikipedia's episode guide for the series. The Model Bakery, established in 1908, is a bakery and cafe on Main Street in St. Helena, CA, according to its own website, which also lists Napa, Yountville, and Walnut Creek locations. The site's product list covers coffee, pastries, breads, cookies and desserts, and breakfast and lunch items. A 2026-09-08 check of the website found current 2026-dated content, working order-for-pickup, delivery, and catering options, and posted kitchen hours of 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, according to the bakery's site. The same page listed retail hours running as late as 5 p.m. on Saturdays.

Featured on Best Thing I Ever Ate

Season / episode
Season 4, Episode 1
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Close to Home
What was featured
Michael Chiarello's pick: the bakery's English muffins
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Model Bakery

Frequently asked questions

Is Model Bakery still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Model Bakery is listed open on themodelbakery.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Model Bakery after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

On the Cooking Channel's Best Thing I Ever Ate episode 'Close to Home' (Season 4, Episode 1), chef Michael Chiarello named the Model Bakery's English muffins as his pick, according to Wikipedia's episode guide for the series. As of September 2026, Model Bakery is listed open on themodelbakery.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Model Bakery located?

1357 Main Street, St. Helena, CA 94574. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Best Thing I Ever Ate featured Model Bakery?

Season 4, Episode 1 of Best Thing I Ever Ate. The episode is titled “Close to Home”.

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Address
1357 Main Street, St. Helena, CA 94574
Venue type
bakery
Official website
themodelbakery.com

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