The small wine country town of St Helena has a surprising number of options when it comes to coffee shops. From cozy and quaint, to Napa Valley chic, to drive-up locations where you can pull up, get your coffee and go, there’s a St Helena coffee shop for every type of coffee lover.
If you’re visiting California wine country and find yourself asking, where can I get a cup of coffee in St Helena? Wonder no more! Whether you’re looking to kick start your day with that first cup of coffee, or you need a quick pick-me-up after wine tasting in Napa before you hit your favorite St Helena restaurants, this list has got you covered.
Napa Valley Coffee Roasting Company
If you’re craving a cozy cup of coffee in St Helena, head to Napa Valley Coffee Roasters. This charming little coffee shop, located a block from Main Street, is where you’ll find the locals. When you visit, you can always count on a nice selection of muffins and pastries from some of Napa’s best bakeries, and the vibe is warm and welcoming. Napa Valley Coffee Roasters also has its own line of coffee beans, if you want to bring a little piece of St Helena home with you.
Pro Tip1 : If you visit in the fall, you have to get the pumpkin muffin. It’s beyond words. I can’t even describe how good this fall muffin is!
Pro Tip 2: This is the St Helena coffee shop you’ll want to camp out at with your favorite book or laptop when it’s raining. It’s just so cozy!
Location
1400 Oak Avenue
St Helena Ca
Hours
Monday – Friday: 7am to 4pm
Saturday & Sunday: 7am to 1pm
NO|MA House Cafe and Collective
NO|MA House Cafe and Collective is the cutest little wine country coffee shop you ever did see. Picture your favorite wine country lifestyle and travel blog come to life and you get this charming St. Helena coffee shop. In addition to delicious coffee, this cafe offers turmeric lattes, matcha lattes, and housemade banana bread. If you stop by for lunch, you’ll find lots of healthy dishes like grain bowls, lettuce cups, tartines, and banh mi sandwiches.
Pro Tip 1: NO|MA House serves breakfast and lunch. If you’re on the hunt for a St. Helena breakfast spots or where to grab lunch in St. Helena, consider this Main Street restaurant.
Pro Tip 2: You can grab coffee at NO|MA until 6pm Thursday through Sunday, which is pretty late by St. Helena standards. Just keep in mind that the cafe is closed Monday through Wednesday.
Location:
1429 Main Street
St Helena, CA 94574
Hours
Thursday – Sunday, 8am to 6pm
Farmstead Cafe at Long Meadow
Most people know Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch as one of the most popular lunch restaurants in St Helena. But, what some visitors to St Helena don’t know is that this dynamic restaurant, organic garden, wine tasting room, and general store also has an outdoor cafe. The vibe here is rustic and relaxed, making Farmstead a great option if you’re in the mood to kick back and soak up the beautiful Napa Valley weather while you sip your favorite coffee drink.
Pro Tip: While you’re at the Farmstead Cafe, check out the General Store. This is the perfect place to pick up some pantry essentials like jams, olive oils, local cheeses, and produce.
Location
738 Main St
St Helena, 94574
Hours
Sunday – Thursday, 7am to 12pm
Friday & Saturday, 7am to 2pm
Model Bakery
St. Helena’s Model Bakery is known for their sky-high, ultra fluffy English muffins, but this bakery also makes great cappuccinos, lattes, cold brews, and cortados. Model Bakery’s location on historic Main Street just got a gorgeous face lift, and it’s cuter than ever inside. So, grab your favorite coffee drink, sit down, and stay a while!
You can place your coffee, pastry, or English muffin order here.
Pro Tip: Don’t leave without trying the English muffins; after all, they’re one of Oprah’s favorite things. Keep in mind, these muffins are gigantic, so you may want to split one with a friend.
Location
1357 Main St
St. Helena, California, 94574
Hours
Sunday – Friday 6am to 4pm
Saturday 6am to 5pm
The Station, St Helena
The Station has all sorts of coffee drinks, teas, and breakfast goodies. Speaking from experience, the doughnuts are drool-worthy and the avocado toast is one of the best I’ve ever had. The bread they used to make this breakfast / brunch staple is thick and golden brown on the outside and soft on the inside.
While not a traditional coffee shop, this place is always buzzing in the morning with folks lining up to grab their morning joe before they head out of town, or start their day in Napa’s glorious wine country.
Pro Tip 1: Don’t forget to stand in front of The Station’s “I Love You” sign with your coffee and snap a pic for the ‘gram!
Pro Tip 2: St Helena’s Station only has outdoor seating.
Location
1153 Main Street
St. Helena, CA 94574
Hours
7AM to 2:30PM
Caffe della Valle
Caffe della Valle is the most reasonably priced coffee shops in St Helena for a quick bite, or a cold brew coffee. Whether you stop by for one of their seasonal specialties like a Blueberry Lavender Latte, a Blueberry Cobbler Latte, or a good old fashioned drip coffee, your wallet won’t take a beating, which is why you see so many locals hanging out here.
Pro Tip 1: The seasonal coffee drinks at Caffe della Valle are amazing. If you visit St. Helena in the winter months around the holidays, you’re in for a treat. This cafe has been known to wow customers with oodles of whipped cream covered drinks like Eggnog Lattes and Peppermint Mochas (with sprinkles!).
Pro Tip 2: Caffe della Valle allows you to order for pick-up, and they deliver! Just in case you imbibed a little too much the day before.
Location
1142 Main Street
Saint Helena, CA 94574
Hours
Monday – Thursday: 6:30am to 9:00pm
Friday: 6:30am to 10:00pm
Saturday: 7:00am to 10:00pm
Sunday: 7:00am 9:00pm
FAQs
What cafes have wifi near St Helena?
Caffe della Valle, Napa Valley Coffee Roasters, and NO|MA House Cafe and Collective all have wifi for customers.
Does St. Helena have a downtown?
Yes! Downtown St Helena is just a few blocks long, but what it lacks in size it makes up for in charming small town coffee shops and delicious restaurants. Just about all of the restaurants in St Helena are located on Main Street, with the exception of Acacia House and Brasswood, which are just a few minutes north of downtown.