The Top 7 Bakeries Near Joseph Phelps Vineyards
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Rank 1. Bouchon Bakery
French Bakery
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Rank 2. Quail & Condor
Bakery
- The New York Times 22 of the Best Bakeries Across the U.S. Right Now
- James Beard Awards 2025 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Bakery
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This sunny little bakery just off the highway is the kind of place that sells out before you've had your morning coffee, so get there early. Pastries cover every inch of the counter, the croissants have a genuine sourdough tang, and the breads are serious enough to make the trip worthwhile on their own. Outdoor picnic tables only, which honestly suits the Healdsburg vibe perfectly.
- San Francisco Chronicle Best bakeries in San Francisco Bay Area
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This San Rafael bakery runs on a newsletter, a pre-order window, and the kind of whole-grain technique that wins world bread competitions. The baker is a one-person show, so things sell out fast and the menu changes week to week, which somehow makes regulars more obsessive, not less. Walk-ins can still score extras at the storefront, but signing up for the newsletter is how you actually play the game.
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- San Francisco Chronicle Best bakeries in San Francisco Bay Area
- San Francisco Chronicle Best restaurants in Marin County: Sausalito, Novato and San Rafael
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Rank 7. Pâtisserie Rotha
French Bakery
A tiny French patisserie that closes at 11 a.m. and sells out well before that, so set an alarm and mean it. The croissants are the reason people show up repeatedly until they finally score one, shattering-crisp outside and soft through the middle. The short menu also runs to canelés, kouign amann, and egg custard tarts. The crowd is basically anyone who did their homework and left the house early enough to prove it.