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Bouchon

March 15, 2010 by Jennifer Che 13 Comments

Bouchon Yountville take away
I still can’t believe that my hotel room in Napa Valley was within walking distance of Bouchon, Ad Hoc, and the French Laundry!  Not to mention other amazing one-star Michelin restaurants such as Redd and Bistro Jeanty.
Bouchon Yountville
We woke up early on Saturday morning, walked five minutes down the road, and sauntered into Bouchon bakery for breakfast.  I’m so jealous of people who live in places like New York City or Las Vegas where they can do this everyday.
Bouchon Bakery
OK, I confess -“saunter into Bouchon” was inaccurate.  There was this crazy line out the door of the tiny little bakery.  But the line moved fast, and soon we entered!


Bouchon Yountville
Baked goods galore!
Bouchon Yountville bread
Beautiful, perfectly formed loaves of bread.
Bouchon Yountville
Daintily wrapped cookies and snacks.  Hey wait . . . those cookies look like the ones we got from the French Laundry at the end of our meal.  More on that later!
Bouchon Yountville kitchen
I took a quick peek into the baking area, but there wasn’t much going on since everything appeared to be baking inside the ovens.
Bouchon Yountville
What to choose? Look at all those macarons on the top shelf!
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doughnut with chocolate sprinkles, pecan sticky bun, bacon and maple scone, pain au chocolat, brioche

We chose an assortment of baked goods and everything tasted delicious. Among our favorites? The pain au chocolat, which was was filled with high quality, dark chocolate.  I liked how the chocolate was more solid — not too gooey, not too sweet. The pastry was light, delicate, and flaky. I also loved the bacon scone. Though it was filled with savory bits, it seemed to be brushed with a microthin layer of sugar on the outside.  The result?  A crumbly scone that’s so slightly sweet but salty at the same time.  Loved it.
Bouchon macarons
Enjoying an espresso and a Bouchon vanilla macaron on your hotel balcony for breakfast?  Priceless.
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Comments

  1. Fannie S. says

    March 15, 2010 at 11:09 pm

    I think I’ve been to Bouchon before…. 😀 It was hard to choose…anything! So much good stuff!

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  2. [email protected] says

    March 15, 2010 at 11:42 pm

    I love Bouchon in NYC, especially the Nutter Butter!

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  3. Hungry Dog says

    March 16, 2010 at 12:28 am

    I love Bouchon! Staying in Yountville is so fun…we went a year ago and had the best time.

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  4. Fresh Local and Best says

    March 16, 2010 at 2:34 am

    I love Yountville! Isn’t it amazing the number of great restaurants within that square block?!

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  5. Rylander says

    March 16, 2010 at 3:28 am

    Oooh, what are the other pastries? Does the one on the top left have currents on it?

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  6. Marc says

    March 16, 2010 at 10:07 am

    This looks amazing. I agree with what you say about other cities. We don’t get high quality bakery stuff here! We have our options, but nothing at the high-end level.

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  7. Mary says

    March 16, 2010 at 10:20 am

    This was absolutely, positively the best way ever to begin my morning. I stopped by to say hello and stayed much longer than I planned. I really like your blog and will be back often.

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  8. Carolyn Jung says

    March 16, 2010 at 12:14 pm

    You must have been in that huge line I saw there a week ago. heehee. My fave is that chocolate ball-topped donut. But then again, I can’t resist ANYTHING at Bouchon Bakery. 😉

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  9. Sean says

    March 17, 2010 at 1:21 pm

    Not sure whether I’m glad or sad that I don’t live so close to the bakery.

    Glad my wallet and body fat is where it is, sad that I’m not close enough to taste those pastries 🙁

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  10. Mardi @eatlivetravelwrite says

    March 18, 2010 at 3:24 pm

    Priceless indeed. Can’t wait to try Bouchon Bakery in NYC in May and then will attempt to get my brekkie here in August!

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  11. Lindsey says

    April 2, 2010 at 12:09 pm

    I think those must be the most beautifully displayed macarons I have ever seen. Wow. What a wonderful trip you had.

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  12. Jake Murphy says

    June 17, 2010 at 4:45 pm

    wowwww. Those are super cool. I dig the one that’s all beady on top.

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  13. Julia @ DimpleArts Photography says

    March 11, 2011 at 2:46 am

    Those pastries look unbelievably delicious. I don’t know how I would choose just one.

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