Beth Nickel of Far Niente winery raves: “Kids all love this nostalgic ice cream shop.” The old fashioned soda fountain also serves Hawaiian shaved ice and hot beverages. Cash only.

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Open every day at 7 am, the Bakery adjacent to Thomas Keller’s late-night Bouchon bistro is “a great place to pick up pastries and coffee in the morning,” according to Indagare Insider Beth Nickel, of Far Niente winery. On Saturdays and Sundays, go for glazed and fruit-filled doughnuts inspired by French Laundry’s signature “Coffee and Doughnuts” dish—but go early, because the weekend-only specialties tend to run out quickly. The bakery also offers a sliver of outdoor seating with light lunch fare such as soups, salads and sandwiches atop fresh-baked baguettes. Bouchon-stamped gourmet gifts include biscotti and home-made granola; you might even be tempted by the pet treats they offer (think foie-gras and diced-bacon biscuits).

Beth Nickel of Far Niente winery says, “Locals gravitate to Model Bakery for breakfast and delicious gelato.” The 80-year-old bakery has two locations, one with indoor seating (St. Helena), and the other with benches outside the Oxbow Public Market (Napa). If you get hooked on their signature sourdough breads with organic stone ground flours, they also sell their products to-order online. Winter hours: closed Mondays.

Beth Nickel of Far Niente winery calls this recently restored bakery a “great place to hang out in the morning.” True to its name, the store is piled with cupcakes, pastries and other sugary confections. With Napa’s robust wedding industry, it’s also a choice spot for wedding and specialty cakes.