Under-Study

Wow! This is a very special place. Every item they sell is fabulous. The only gluten-free baked good was the chocolate chip cookie. But then, it's the best chocolate chip cookie you've ever had. There were also some gluten-free breakfast items.

This new gem of a cafe is part of our beloved Press. They share same seating patio for now. The food, attention to detail for food, impeccable service sets it class apart from most cafes.

Beautiful blend of art and food! Our daughter insisted we try out this place. We got the avocado toast and it is highly decorated with precision. I loved the bread and every bite. My husband would prefer the avocado not be so creamy. I didn’t ask what they added to it - we are vegetarian and I prefer vegan. Need to ask! But savored every bite. You can watch the chefs at work and that is part of the intrigue. Oat milk latte good. The chocolate chip cookie is GF. Super friendly people here. A+

This is my new first stop when visiting Napa Valley. Chef Philip Tessier, of Michelin restaurant Press, brings not just another café to the Valley but a destination spot. Hard to say what my favorite item is, but the reinvented pain au chocolat with inverse puff pastry is a sure winner. Tessier's version of the Rueben sandwich, using puff pastry, is another. The lobster omelette is the best way to start the day. The wagyu tartare is out of this world! Everything is done to perfection with the same attention given to preparations at Press. And if you're a true croissant aficionado, but can't go to Paris, Under-Study is the place to go!

The owner (we suppose) was so so sweet and nice! Also the interior and everything is immaculate.

Amazing service by professional and friendly team! The patio is incredible! They bring your order at the patio The coffee is delicious …!!! We took some delicious bread Elegance and so gorgeous pastries … a pleasure for your eyes Do not miss this place ….. A GEM 🙏❤️

Very nice place, much better than bouchon. They have a vinyard at the beck ,high-end pastries, and very friendly service.

Everything about Under-study is nothing short of amazing. We truly enjoyed the food and raved about the quality of service.

AMAZING pastries--absolutely the best this side of Paris! The seasonal fruit danish deserves a better name because it's far more than just a danish. Flaky, delicate layers cradle a vibrant fruit compote, all topped with a luscious cheesecake custard and vanilla chantilly. Truly unforgettable. Another standout? The Pain au Chocolat. It's cross-laminated to perfection, filled with rich 70% dark chocolate. Decadent, refined, and totally addictive. If you're anywhere near St. Helena--GO. Then come back and tell me your thoughts!

It's a really fun and chic, upscale cafe concept. The food was overall pretty good! Be warned the portion sizes leaned on the smaller side. It feels like tasting menu size which is great if you want to try lots of things but not a win for the wallet. There are just a few high tables inside, otherwise you can sit at the patio shared with Press restaurant, where you can also order food. Good service. Gorgeous pastries that look like artwork. CONS The price. The portions. $32 for a tiny lobster caviar corn dog ( I did enjoy it tho!). The French toast stick was just fine--I wish it had a crunch to it but it was all soft. The octopus was good but not WOW worthy. PROS The chocolate croissant is in stick form and it tasted great! We liked our iced vanilla and caramel lattes! The syrups are made in-house! It's a unique dining experience. The interior design is gorgeous. They have a butcher, caviar, truffles, and more. Its all super cool fancy food offerings. Now they're offering cooking classes, which I have yet to experience. TLDR: it's pricey for what you get, the portions can be small, but it's a fun unique experience. I'm glad I went and I'll be back again.

Pretty good Small portion There is definitely room for improvement in terms of portion size. I cannot believe I paid $32 plus tax for a lobster caviar hot dog and my husband got octopus truffle mole for $18. It did NOT fill us up. We're on our way to GOTTs for some burgers.

Checked out this brand new spot that's only a month old. Food & drinks were delicious! We had: Coffee - great! They only offer either 8oz. or 16oz. I wanted neither size. Get it right please and offer the standard 12oz. cup. Lobster egg dish - Rich, buttery and so yummy. Avocado toast - it was good, creamy but I prefer a more organic texture of avocado vs whipped avocado toast. Fruit Danish - soooo good! The fresh fruit is the star and the creamy filling was perfect, not too sweet. We sat in the patio of Press, their fine dining sister restaurant next door. So lovely. Overall, we really enjoyed it and would definitely recommend. Tip: We arrived a little before 9a and it was mellow. About 5 minutes later, a huge line formed. But service is fast.

Upscale bakery vibes with unique pastries. We ordered the lobster caviar corn dog and a chocolate cookie. Service was friendly, and you place your order at the cashier. There are only a couple of high tops, so it's not really a spot to hang out for long. The lobster corn dog was interesting, you could really taste the lobster, and it didn't resemble a typical corn dog. The chocolate cookie was just okay for me, but if you're a big chocolate fan you might enjoy it more. The black iced tea was refreshing. Overall, nothing really stood out, I'll have to try different pastries next time. There's a cute museum next door and a giant stick of butter that makes for a fun photo.

A friend told me about this place when I was at their house for dinner. They had this amazing Smoked Trout Rillette, a baguette, some cheeses they bought from here and they all were out of this world!! If I wasn't on a long drive home I would have bought that Trout Rillette; it was so creamy, but also fresh, citrusy, melt in your mouth deliciousness!! Everything at this place looks like perfection, straight out of a magazine, it doesn't even look real. I bought a chocolate croissant stick thing (no idea what it was called) and it was so delicious. It was flaky, rich, but also soft and doughy inside. Latte was also spot on. I can't wait until I'm back in town and they have their cooking classes started. Definitely will be going out of my way to come back here.

From the Press Restaurant group in Napa, they have brought forth this amazing new bakery called Under-Study. This has taken over the former Dean & Delucca gourmet supermarket that used to be back in the day (RIP...those were good times!) This is a beautifully done location and the food is wonderful too. The pastries are just gorgeous to look at. We ordered the Pan Au Chocolate, chocolate chip cookie, and Blueberry Danish. ALL were amazing. The chocolate croissant was very flaky and buttery, and had such a fun shape to it, shaped long and skinny like a hot dog! So cute! The chocolate chip cookie was nice and soft, and had great quality chocolate. The blueberry danish had a really nice cream filling - nice and rich, pulling you into one more bite. All pastries were so delicious!!! This place is brand new, so service seemed a little off, but really not that bad. They just seemed a little out of place. They will get there, I'm sure. This is a wonderful place to stop by and get pastries in between wine tastings and for gifts for your friends on the way home. Napa Valley needed a new bakery, and I'm so glad they're here!!

First visit to Understudy did not disappoint. We dined in the covered patio behind Press and it was a fresh, cool, pleasant environment. The service is friendly and the food was delicious. My breakfast sandwich was among the best I have had. Looking forward to the next visit.

Uhhhh a $32 Lobster Corn Dog? What kind of hella bougie millennial gimmicky ridiculousness is this?! I'll take 5! Opening this week is Michelin-starred, Press' new cafe: Under-Study at the former Dean & Deluca Building next to Napa's The MAC. We're here for their Sweet & Sour Pig Ears, my fav dish at Press but figure we try their signature snack as well, the Lobster Caviar Corn Dog. Under-Study is open for breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks. Fast-casual service. M E N U Breakfast bites (served until 11 am), apps/snacks, salads, sandwiches, vennoiseries, cookies, and jewel box desserts. Spritzers and wine available. S N A C K S * Sweet & Sour Pig Ears ($14) Deliciously crisp, chewy, and fatty with an addictive sweet & sour espelette glaze that was flavorful, punchy, and spicy (may be too spicy for some). Like crack. Not that I know how that tastes like. * Lobster Caviar Corn Dog ($32) This bougie snack got rave reviews from Bottlerock goers. A boudin-style "fun size" sausage made with fish mousse, steamed lobster, and herbs that's dipped in a GF batter and fried until golden brown. It's then topped with a remoulade sauce and Tsar Nicolai caviar. Slightly crunchy batter (a bit too thiccc tho) was a nice contrast to the bouncy seafood filling. The rich creamy tang of the remoulade complimented the sweetness of the filling with the caviar adding bursts of umami. TBH, it lowkey reminds me of Hong Kong style fish/seafood balls but sausage shaped. The lobster flavor kinda got lost into the mix. Glad I tried it once but wouldn't get it again. * Matcha Yuzu Cookie ($5) Gorgeous but looked better than it tasted. I My ideal cookie is crispy edges with a chewy center. This cookie was soft with a light earthy flavor, garnished with yuzu cream and matcha white chocolate (?) coins. Gripe: Wish they provided proper silverware. The compostable utensils broke when cutting into the pig ears. S E R V I C E Friendly and prompt during weekday lunch. A M B I A N C E Sleek and contemporary with playful touches (a bench modeled after a stick of butter), an open kitchen, and butcher counter. Several cafe mounted tables inside with plentiful tables outside. Most are high tops. P A R K I N G Ample free parking. Overall, Under-Study is an ideal pit stop for bougie snacks tho I wish they had more comfortable seating.

Came here during the weekday, no wait time. I was able to order quickly and food was promptly brought out to our table. Plenty of parking outside with tables inside and outside for patrons. My matcha latte was a bit bland and watered down, tasting mostly of milk. Chopped salad was tasty, it comes lightly dressed with herb dressing and bread crumbs provided a pleasant extra crunch. I admit the lobster corndog is kind of gimmicky, but I had to try it. The flavor was a bit bland and not as savory as I'd had hoped, I could have gone without ordering it, but my curiosity got the best of me. Where Under-study really shined was their pastries! Oh man, the pain suisse reuben was delicious and flakey. I had a similar pastry at Paloma NYC and this one was far better. The matcha cookie was soft and chewy and the flavor of the yuzu cream pairs well together. They had so many other small pastries and cakes that looked amazing detailed. I would love to come back and try them all.

My oh my what a beautiful place! I was pleasantly surprised when I walked in. I had seen pictures beforehand but was still shocked! Beautiful color scheme and display of 'example' pastries made my mouth water instantly. I also appreciated the floral decor and having front row to my matcha being made. They also offered some local fruit for purchase. They had a great brunch menu it looked like so, I will be back to try this!

Amazing service by professional and friendly team! The patio is incredible! They bring your order at the patio The coffee is delicious ...!!! We took some delicious bread Elegance and so gorgeous pastries ... a pleasure for your eyes Do not miss this place ..... A GEM

I was so excited to try this place. I already knew that I wanted to order a lobster caviar corn dog. it sounded amazing in my mind but I don't think I was in love with the taste. Im not sure if it was the sauce or the combination just didn't go together for me. My husband had a hard time choosing what he wanted from the menu because so many things sounded good. we both ordered iced teas. They were very flavorful, and they were Earl Grey. it had a distinct taste. the desserts all looked beautiful and I had a hard time deciding whether I was going to get the dessert with a Ferrero Rocher or the Mandarin mousse dessert that looks exactly like a mandarin. I decided to go with the Mandarin because it's almost summer. I loved it because the inside was not too sweet. it tasted kind of like a sponge cake with a tiny bit of mandarin jelly/puree. My toddler loved it.This is such a chic place to stop by when you're driving through wine country. Also, there is a new art museum right next door!

Epic food, epic service, epic coffee... what else can you ask for ? It was like being in an episode of "The Bear" but like a happy episode haha

Absolutely amazing!!! Stopped on the way to Calistoga. Had the Lobster butter omelette and the hash brown in beef tallo... OMG!!!! I will be going again to try some other items. The menu is creative with quality ingredients. It's where the Dean and Deluca used to be and tucked behind the Mac Museum.

We've had tickets to The MAC to visit the Julia Child exhibit and we were thrilled when Under-Study opened so we could give it a try! We were especially excited when we saw the Julia Child 3-course prix fixe menu item. We visited on day 3 of being open! Everyone in our party of 5 were ready to order this fun theme item, only to find out that this is now served on the weekend only (please update the menu to avoid disappointment). We each scrambled to order something different and shared a few of the desserts. The chicken sandwich was prepared well, served hot and perfect portion. All items were served on silver trays- including shared and not shared items. The fries came hot, but quickly got cold as they were served on the silver tray. All 4 desserts (mandarin mouse, lemon tea cake, chocolate Rocher Choux and Pistachio Financier and we also added Pain au Chocolate) were wonderful & easy to share. We will come back to try breakfast and will make sure we're there on the weekend for Julia's menu! All of the servers were very attentive.

The food and pastries here are a fantastic example of the kind of magic that is created when everybody on the team is driving towards the goal of perfection -- smoked trout rillete was obscene. There's no stuffy atmosphere or hint of arrogance in the service at all and instead just extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and very hard-working staff. The lobster corn dog was delightful, the octopus was so good and I don't know what was going on with the sauce for the french fries but I'm still thinking about it.

We tried this place on a whim. So glad we did! The people are all wonderful, the atmosphere is friendly and adventurous, and the food was delicious and beautifully plated.

Want to impress on a quick coffee date? Looking for food with high quality ingredients? So glad we made a detour for this place. We ordered Cappuccino, chocolate croissant, breakfast sandwich, and avocado toast... The manager came out with an order of biscuits and gravy because she felt the food was taking too long. That was a total surprise because we weren't even close to feeling forgotten. Everything was delicious (especially the B&G). We left so much food unfinished, because of the quality ingredients used, we were stuffed. Will 100% be back when I have an excuse to drive thru the area.

The place is very nice and the food is amazing! Pretty bougie! Staff is very nice and accommodating and seating is good.