ABOUT US

At Quail & Condor, our love for the craft of artisanal baking and Sonoma's seasonal bounty come together in harmony. 

Step into our Healdsburg bakery for the aroma of fresh bread and a warm welcome from our crew. Our inviting space makes you feel like a neighbor, whether grabbing a morning bun and espresso tonic or sharing kouign amann and cookies with loved ones.

Our passionate team of skilled bakers brings expertise and creativity to every loaf and pastry that emerges from our ovens. Built on the foundation of time, temperature, and premium ingredients, we honor traditional techniques passed down through generations while embracing contemporary flavors that celebrate each season in all her glory. From handmade croissants and long fermented sourdough breads to unique desserts, our menu is thoughtfully curated for every taste. 

Through our relationships with our incredible local farmers, we source top-notch Sonoma County ingredients while committing to sustainable practices that minimize waste and reduce our environmental impact.

Exceptional service is at our core — we aim to be on a first-name basis with everyone who comes through our doors, ensuring that when you say "I'll have the usual," we’re already on it. We extend these connections beyond our bakery walls by joining forces with local businesses and hosting events and workshops. Our mission is not just to feed Healdsburg, but to cultivate a sense of belonging and togetherness. 

We work in tandem with our sister restaurant, Troubadour Bread & Bistro, an expression of our other side, with whom we share a passion for craftsmanship while expressing our unique identity. Whether you're our neighbor or visiting Sonoma County for the weekend, we’re honored to be a pillar of the Healdsburg community and look forward to serving you.

Melissa McGaughey (Yanc)

Melissa has spent 16 years in the hospitality industry, from starting as a young baker with her grandmother to leading large pastry programs for renowned names like Bien Cuit in New York and Gjusta in Los Angeles. A graduate of pastry school, she opened her first bakery at age 23 in Denver before winning the Food Network’s Holiday Baking Championship in 2019. Melissa is also passionate about brand development, product photography, social media management, copywriting, retail restaurant design, and leadership training. Since moving to Northern California, she has worked at SingleThread as the Hotel Pastry Chef and baked for farmers’ markets, hotels, and wineries. In 2020, she and Sean bootstrapped Quail & Condor, a thriving retail bakery. Together, they opened Troubadour Bread & Bistro in 2022.

Sean McGaughey

With 22 years in the hospitality industry, Sean has built a diverse career, from managing a 3-Michelin Star kitchen to recipe development, culinary directing for award-winning cookbooks, and owning two successful restaurants. Locally, Sean spent over five years as Executive Sous and eventually Head Chef at SingleThread before co-launching the Quail & Condor project with Melissa during Covid in 2020. He played a key role in spearheading the popular Friday pop-ups at the bakery in Summer 2021, leading to the opening of Troubadour Bread & Bistro in 2022. Sean is a wizard in restaurant design, specializing in building kitchens, optimizing restaurant systems and flow, menu planning, and recipe development, all of which have been critical to the couple’s success.

At Troubadour, the flavors of Sonoma’s farms and the elegance of French culinary traditions go hand in hand. By day, they’re a boulangerie and coffee bar, offering fresh-baked, long-fermented sourdough and artisanal sandwiches. By night, they transform into an intimate bistro, Le Dîner, serving a meticulously crafted 7-course tasting menu in the main dining room or an 11-course Chef’s Table in the private study.

HONOR & RECOGNITION

New York Times
"The Best Bakeries in the US Right Now"

James Beard Foundation Awards
2025 Semifinalist 'Outstanding Bakery'