Any insider tips for The Model Bakery?

Buy a 6-pack of English muffins early—sellouts happen.

What should I order at The Model Bakery?

Breakfast sandwich; morning bun; bacon breakfast burrito

Any insider tips for Third Culture Bakery?

Ask for boxes to keep glazes pristine for later.

What should I order at Third Culture Bakery?

Matcha white chocolate, ube coconut, strawberries & cream

When should I visit Third Culture Bakery?

Mornings for freshest selection; afternoons sell out

Who should go to Third Culture Bakery?

Gluten-free treat seekers and mochi fans

Any insider tips for A Sweet Affair?

Downtown closes on weekends—weekday lunch hours only here.

What should I order at A Sweet Affair?

Turkey avocado, cinnamon roll, chocolate chip cookie

When should I visit A Sweet Affair?

Weekdays 11:30–1:30 for fresh, fast lunch service

Any insider tips for Brioche de Paris?

Ask for crêpes cut in halves to share during meetings.

What should I order at Brioche de Paris?

Croque monsieur; salmon crêpe; almond croissant

When should I visit Brioche de Paris?

11:00–12:00 for best pastry selection

Any insider tips for Marvel Cake?

Custom cake lead times fill quickly—place orders early.

When should I visit Marvel Cake?

Afternoons for widest cake and tart selection

Best Bakery Restaurants in Walnut Creek (94596)

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Notable Picks

#1 The Model Bakery

8.5

$$ North Main / Downtown Core

Vibes: Brunch Bliss Spots Quick Bites Champions Sweet Treats Escapes

Napa-born bakery known for griddled English muffins, morning buns, and coffee. The Walnut Creek outpost runs all day, adding hot breakfast items to the pastry case.

Must-Try Dishes: Breakfast Sandwich on English Muffin, Morning Bun, Bacon Breakfast Burrito

What makes it special: English muffins with a national following anchor the breakfast lineup.

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Worthy Picks

#2 Third Culture Bakery

7.9

$$ Broadway Plaza / S California Blvd

Vibes: Sweet Treats Escapes Instagram Worthy Wonders Quick Bites Champions Solo Dining Sanctuaries

Modern café-bakery centered on mochi-based bakes—chewy mochi muffins and donuts—with coffee. The Walnut Creek shop adds outdoor-friendly sweets steps from Broadway Plaza.

Must-Try Dishes: Butter Mochi Donut — Matcha White Chocolate, Ube Coconut Mochi Donut, Strawberries & Cream Mochi Donut

What makes it special: Chewy butter mochi donuts with rotating, vibrant flavors.

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#3 A Sweet Affair

7.8

$$ Downtown Core / N California Blvd

Vibes: Family Friendly Favorites Comfort Food Classics Sweet Treats Escapes Quick Bites Champions

Family-run bakery-café (since 1984) offering sandwiches, pastries, and cookies. The downtown counter serves quick lunches and bakes that recall classic neighborhood bakeries.

Must-Try Dishes: Turkey avocado sandwich, Cinnamon roll, Chocolate chip cookie

What makes it special: Long-running neighborhood bakery with scratch-made staples and sandwiches.

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#4 Brioche de Paris

7.7

$$ Locust Street Corridor

Vibes: Business Lunch Power Players Quick Bites Champions Healthy Haven

French bakery-café with savory crêpes, sandwiches, and espresso that’s ideal for brief working lunches. Order at the counter and grab a patio seat to keep calls and laptops easy.

Must-Try Dishes: Smoked salmon crêpe, Croque monsieur, Almond croissant

What makes it special: Counter-service French café with quick, light plates.

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#5 Marvel Cake

7.6

$$$ Newell Ave / Broadway Plaza East

Vibes: Instagram Worthy Wonders Sweet Treats Escapes Quick Bites Champions

Design-forward patisserie specializing in custom cakes, glossy tarts, and croissants. A quieter side-street stop for special-occasion sweets and coffee near Broadway Plaza.

Must-Try Dishes: Spiral croissant, Mango tart, Red velvet cupcake

What makes it special: Pastry case leans artistic with sleek tarts and couture cakes.

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