4 Best Restaurants in Napa and Sonoma, California

Skilled baristas churn out a dizzying array of coffee drinks—drip, cold brew, all the fave espresso options—in a clean downtown space with white walls and teal wainscoting. Pastries, avocado toast, quiche, and egg-inflected sandwiches (some vegan or gluten-free) are the breakfast hits, with banh mi and the like added for lunch.

A bright-yellow slice of France in downtown Glen Ellen, this combination pâtisserie, boulangerie, and café takes its name from its husband-and-wife owners, Pascal and Pascale Merle. Pascal whips up croissants, breads, turnovers, and sweet treats like napoleons, galettes, and éclairs, along with quiches, potpies, and other savory fare; Pascale creates a cordial environment for customers to enjoy them.

Pick up town gossip along with your beverage—regular, espresso, and cold-brew coffees; various teas, enlivened kefir, and wellness beet, matcha, and turmeric lattes—at this combination shop and café committed to green and sustainable practices. Gluten-free bread and bagels (regular, too) are available for all sandwiches.

Lemon-ricotta pancakes, tiramisu French toast, an acai berry bowl, and avocado toast with feta and pickled shallots score high with patrons of this light-filled, order-at-the-counter brunch-all-day café that debuted in late 2024. Seasonal salads, chipotle steak, and teriyaki fried chicken sandwiches are good lunchtime choices, enjoyed indoors on the large front patio with plaza views.