When you think of Napa, what comes to mind is food, wine and Thomas Keller. A trip to Napa is not complete without stopping by this infamous bakery in the heart of Yountville, home of the French Laundry. We've already had a taste of Bouchon Bakery in Vegas a few months back but this is the real deal.
Before our dinner at Ad Hoc (another Thomas Keller establishment), we drove a few more blocks to find this little bakery. If you can imagine, the line was out the door and it was only 4pm. I had Marc wait in line for me while I snap this photo. I wanted to take photos inside but there was simply too many people. Only a handful of folks can fit in there.
Keller's other restaurant, Bouchon, is located right next door. Keller has a number of restaurants on Washington Street what I consider "the Strip" in Yountville. Yountville is a small town, but boy it has big city restaurants. The epitome of fine cuisine.
Now for the sweet goodness of Bouchon Bakery:
Thomas Keller's rendition of the Oreo cookie. It is made using chocolate stable dough and a sweet white chocolate ganache filling.
A classic French pastry filled with buttercream. Pictured above: Raspberry, Orange, Lemon, Vanilla, Mocha and Chocolate. Flavors change with the season.
Chocolate Bouchon and a Chocolate Chip Cookie (foodie favs!)
A small, moist chocolate brownie-like treat named for its resemblance of a cork.
Keller's famous chocolate chip cookie made from the finest chocolate and baked to perfection.
- Bouchon Bakery serves up many selections from salads & sandwiches to breads, chocolates and pastries (scones, muffins, croissants, danishes, tarts, cookies, etc.)
- Your pets can also indulge with a selection of pet treats. The treats are enriched with foie gras, chicken stock and diced bacon. Wow! Talk about 'haute-pet treats'.
- Plan ahead and expect long lines. Service is quick but you should already know what to order once you're inside.
- Foodie Favs: TKO, Chocolate Bouchon, Chocolate Chip Cookies and Caramel Macarons.
- One of the few places I've seen that serves gigantic macarons.
- Prices somewhat pricy. Expect to pay over $20 if purchasing multiple items.
- Some of the Bouchon breads can be purchased at Dean & Deluca, particularly the Epi Baguette and brioche.
- Can't make it out to Yountville, a Bouchon Bakery is located at the Venetian Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. It's hidden. Look behind the escalators adjacent to the hotel's theater entrance.
6528 Washington Street
Yountville, CA 94599
707.944.2253
Website: http://www.bouchonbakery.com
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