Bouchon Bakery

9/10/2016

• Listed in Best Bakeries

This little bakery in Yountville is the first Bouchon I've ever been to! Ever since then, I've been to the one in Las Vegas and Beverly Hills but none can compare to this one so I always come back to visit whenever I'm in San Francisco (even though it's a long drive it's totally worth it!)

The bakery is cute and tiny and has a lot of fresh baked goods and pastries. I love their giant strawberry lemonade macaron and espresso macaron. Their fruit tart is also delicious as are their other breads and cakes. The lemonade is very fresh as well! Things can get a little pricey here but we loved every single bite of our desserts!

There is a seating area outside on the patio and the lines can get long but they move fast! This is a perfect place to stop by to get yummy goods before going on a picnic or visiting a winery :)

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  Giant macarons!! Vanilla, espresso, strawberry lemonade, and pistachio! So delicious :)

  Giant macarons!! Vanilla, espresso, strawberry lemonade, and pistachio! So delicious :)
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  I LOVE this bakery!! Giant macarons, fruit tart, and fresh lemonade!

  I LOVE this bakery!! Giant macarons, fruit tart, and fresh lemonade!

10/6/2016

We checked out this over-hyped bakery after lunch, and of course there was a very long line! I was disappointed that they ran out of the ice cream sandwiches, and nothing else looked very interesting. My friend and decided to get the TKO and a giant fig-balsamic macaron.

We shared the macaron on the bench outside. It had the perfect consistency of how the shell is supposed to be, but was a little too sweet towards the end...maybe bigger isn't always better LOL. The TKO was similar to an Oreo and I thought it was just okay. It actually tasted better when the cream melted for some reason. For now, I'd rather get desserts and pastries elsewhere...

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  baked goods

  baked goods
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  TKO, giant fig-basalmic macaron, regular macarons

  TKO, giant fig-basalmic macaron, regular macarons

10/2/2016

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Portos is still by far my fav bakery in the world.

The line to this place is out the door... est 15mins... goes by fast.

Not that many selections of desserts. Spent 42$ on 7 pastries... so far the chocolate almond croissant is pretty good and flakey but not worth 6$ I paid... I think. The Cinnabon is good but too much walnuts or whatever nuts you call these. And the hostess ding dong is soft and good, LOL.

Double check your items before you leave cz they're known to miss something. Which they did on mine.. good thing I checked and got it.

10/1/2016

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I always go to Bouchon Bakery whenever I go to Napa. This time was no different. However, this time I am disappointed to find that they forgot to give me the monkey bread I had ordered.

The lady in front of me kept saying to her friend they always would forget things, but it had never happened to me in 4 years of going there. Understandable that they have to service a lot of customers, but they are recognizing revenue where they did not deliver to the customer. Next time I will have to stand at the counter and count one by one I guess.

The pastries as always are great. We got bread pudding, pain de raisin, sticky bun and macaroons (would have monkey bread too if it was packed in). All the pastries smell extremely yummy in the car. Service at the store is great. 3 stars only because they forgot my bread.

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  All the pastries but no monkey bread.

  All the pastries but no monkey bread.
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  They forgot to give me my monkey bread. :(

  They forgot to give me my monkey bread. :(

9/27/2016

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Leaving Calistoga, I had to make my usual coffee pit stop before driving back to the Bay Area.

Located in the cutest town I ever drove through Yountville, you will come across this little gem.
On an early Tuesday morning around 10am it was surprisingly very crowded.

Ordered:
A mocha that already comes with three espresso shots ! ( now that's what I'm talking about )
Strawberry & Cream Scone - fairly large and lightly sweetened
Chocolate filled Croissant - buttery and flaky, if only I had requested it be warmed.
Two very large macaroons - Caramel and Pistachio

All of it was delicious and recommend stopping.

Service was quick!

8/25/2016

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Cute little bakery in Yountville. I always hear rave reviews about this place so whenever we were in the area during Valetine's weekend, we made it a point to visit.

My hunny is such a sweetheart in taking me to these spots for Vday weekend.

We got some macarons, cupcakes, cookies, and lattes/tea. All were delish, and the packaging was adorbs.

But I'd like to take a moment to praise on how durable that plastic bag is. I used it for a while (about 6months) as a lil gym bag to carry my keys/ipad/water bottle/cardigan, and it lasted for way longer than I expected. It finally broke a couple weeks ago, but I just wanted to say on how durable it was plus it was a cute plastic bag. Lol...

8/26/2016

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Remember those L-O-N-G lines to que up for the latest version of the i-phone?

Well, don't be surprised if there are two dozen people deep looking to score a coffee and pastry on a Sunday morning at Bouchon.

The good news, the line moves quick and you'll walk away with a cup or bag of heaven.

The macaroons are to die for. I ordered six, (please don't judge, I have no control over pastries.)

This is a Thomas Keller establishment and it does not disappoint. The restaurant is just feet away and a great choice for lunch.

It's the perfect little spot to enjoy a treat in a gorgeous little town.

Take my advice, cross this one off your bucket list.

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  Can you really choose just one?

  Can you really choose just one?
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  Their version of a ho-ho

  Their version of a ho-ho
• See all photos from Todd H. for Bouchon Bakery

8/16/2016

• 4 check-ins

• Listed in Places to Eat in Napa / Sonoma

Having been here twice now, I can confidently say Thomas Keller's bakery works its magic. I think the secret is butter, because aside from the macaroons... ALL my pastries had this thick layer of grease soaked into the parchment paper. Even when I transferred the cookies into a paper bag, they caused a large grease stain that went through. Haha, it still doesn't stop people from coming here... the line fluctuates a lot. I've seen it gone past the restaurant next door, or with no line at all. Just keep an eye out. Anyways, I got the following.

Macaroons: I've had the mint chocolate chip (seasonal), pistachio, and raspberry macaroons... as others have echoed, at $3.50 they aren't cheap but they're larger than the normal macaroon! In Downtown LA there's this famous place that sells macaroons for $3.50 (Bottega Louie), and those are much smaller compared to these. The taste and texture is comparable even! Perfectly crispy, and the I loved the creamy filling.

Bacon White Cheddar and Chives Scone ($3.25): THESE ARE PERFECT FOR BREAKFAST. They're actually very dense, very filling, super flavorful and the bacon flavor comes out, even if you can't see it. Perfect way to start the morning. They may get hard the next day, but if you microwave them for 20 seconds they're as good as new! (Sorry Thomas Keller.)

Chocolate Almond Croissant ($4.25): Although it looks very sweet, the almond cream inside really cuts into the sweetness with its light, nutty flavor. Really buttery. Great choice, but kind of expensive at $4.25 for one.

Better Nutter Cookie ($4.25): Basically a huge nutter butter that you could probably share with another person. 2 peanut butter cookies sandwiched w/ peanut butter cream. Sweetie Pie's has a similar nutter butter, but I prefer Bouchon's - it wasn't overwhelmingly sweet like Sweetie Pie's, and the hint of salt made it easier to finish. Chewy too. Highly recommend getting a glass of milk with this cookie, perfect for pairing!

PB & C Cookie ($4.50: Same cookie as above, but for 50 cents more you get dark chocolate cream instead of peanut butter in the middle. I prefer this one over the prior cookie, since I love the combination of peanut butter and chocolate. The chewiness of the cookie is also addicting. Be careful keeping these in the care, as the chocolate melts pretty fast. Again, perfect cookie for having with a glass of milk.

Plenty of street parking around the corner and you can always park across the street in the V Marketplace. There are even little tables outside if you want to eat your pastries right away, otherwise if you walk a little further north there's a nice park with benches.

Here's a hot tip: If you know what you want to order and have an idea of when you'll arrive, do yourself a favor and order online to skip the line outside. You can even order macaroons (though the seasonal flavors won't show up). You can order at least an hour ahead and the latest you can pick up is at 3 pm - they aren't too stingy about when you pick up, as I was 30 minutes late for my pickup time due to traffic.

In the event you do order online, be sure to enter the the bakery through the exit and let one of the baristas know you have a pick up order. I had to call to confirm this, and it worked like a charm! Since it's already been paid for online, they just need to hand you the box. Then you can laugh your way past the folks still waiting in the long line.

Again, great place to pick up same pastries on your way to the wineries. Highly recommend taking advantage of their online ordering system so you don't waste 30 min - 1 hr waiting in line. ;)

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  Almond chocolate crossiant, raspberry macaroon, and monkey bread!

  Almond chocolate crossiant, raspberry macaroon, and monkey bread!
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  No-Tell-Em and PB+J!

  No-Tell-Em and PB+J!
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  Don't forget the breads in the back!

  Don't forget the breads in the back!
• See all photos from Alyanna C. for Bouchon Bakery

10/2/2016

Best bakery I have been to in my life. Absolutely amazing chocolate eclairs.

7/31/2016

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My friends and I were visiting Napa and we wanted to stop by this bakery on the way home since we heard good things about this place. Everytime I pass by here, there is always a long line. How you order here is once you reach the cashier, you let the cashier know what you want to order. The best part is the person taking your order is in the middle for the two window displays with all the items, so you don't have to walk back and forth to decide what you would like. After you order, you proceed to the cashier who would the n have someone else pack the items you order.  This is very fast and efficient.

Some of the pastries I ordered were:

Bread pudding ($6)
Chocolate and Almond Croissant
Blueberry Muffin
Cream Cheese Danish

I ordered 10 items and it was roughly $40. I felt that prices are a little steep. Don't get me wrong, the pastries were good, but I probably wouldn't order this much next time since it was just something I wanted to try and I wouldn't want to splurge this much on pastries.

Overall, I would come back again. I would suggest coming here after all the wineries close so you can stop by here for some goodies on the way home!

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  Pastries!

  Pastries!
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  Inside of the blueberry muffin

  Inside of the blueberry muffin
• See all photos from Allie Y. for Bouchon Bakery

10/10/2016

Love EVERYTHING there! It was a great day to grab a sandwich, some macarons (larger than other macarons I've had) and just sit outside the benches and just enjoy the weather.

8/9/2016

Such a great place to stop by while passing Napa for a special treat!

Their macaroons are delightful, soft, and fluffy!

The area is beautiful with a great view!

They are a bit pricey, but definitely worth giving a try! You might just fall in love with it!

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  Beautiful location!

  Beautiful location!
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  Plenty if choices!

  Plenty if choices!

7/12/2016

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WOW!

Bouchon Bakery is quite out of the way to say the least, but when I am in the area for wine tasting or weddings, this will be a definite stop moving forward. I had heard great things and am happy to report this spot was not over-hyped.

The line is a little daunting, especially on a hot summer day, but the folks at Bouchon have a system down. Ordering, packaging, and check-out is all super streamlined and efficient. What looked like a 30 minute line only really took 15 minutes with much of that time probably being attributed to first-timers or indecisive people like me who struggled to get their order together!

For a place like Bouchon, I was pleasantly surprised by the reasonable prices. The macarons are some of the biggest I've seen (couldn't fit more than one in the palm of my hand at once) and they went for a rate comparable to other bakery macarons that are 1/4 of the size! My favorites were the vanilla and salted caramel macarons (I know, super boring). The chocolate bouchons are also worth a try - small brownie bites that are the perfect amount of fudginess and cakiness. And lastly, if you are a peanut butter fan, the massive peanut butter cookie sandwiches are a must!

I felt like a kid in a candy shop trying to get my hands on everything! I was expecting the price tag to be pretty hefty and had already come to terms with this assumption as it was my first time and I don't have the chance to come back frequently, but was pleasantly surprised at the cash register!

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  Shortbread pack on the go

  Shortbread pack on the go
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  Macarons: Vanilla (4), Salted Caramel (2), Chocolate (1), Mint Chocolate (1)

  Macarons: Vanilla (4), Salted Caramel (2), Chocolate (1), Mint Chocolate (1)

7/4/2016

Shockingly disappointed. Waited 30 min in line to get dry and heavy almond croissant and chocolate almond croissant. I've had millions of croissants all over the world and I can NOT believe how bad those were. They look amazing and taste just bad. So dry and so heavy you can bang on the table with one and it won't fall apart. Coffee is bad too. Still can't get over the fact that one of the most famous chefs would allow such a quality for a French bakery to have. Just killed me. :(((
Sorry for the bad review. At least the weather is always perfect in Napa :)

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6/28/2016

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Well I had to try these with the fiancé as our previous choice of wedding favors from Kollar Chocolates across the street fell through because of their atrocious and unprofessional customer service. I digress and I'll Yelp about that in my review of Kollar.

Anyway Bouchon is nothing new to the fiancé as she's had it many many times as her office in NY was just a hop skip and a jump away. So we got the mini assorted pack of macaroons and a croissant or two :)

Well I gotta say that while good, I just don't see or understand they hype around macaroons. The best ones I thought were the chocolate and vanilla ones. The other ones like lemon and a green one (green tea?) was artificial in taste to me. But then again, I'm not a macaroon expert.

Anyways, this place while small, is well run and very efficient. Definitely a destination for your visit to beautiful Yountville!

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  You will pay like a motherf&$$#%r at the gym after you visit Bouchon

  You will pay like a motherf&$$#%r at the gym after you visit Bouchon
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  Definitely not the place to go if you're on the Atkins diet

  Definitely not the place to go if you're on the Atkins diet
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  They have other things besides macaroons. Even sandwiches like tuna, ham, etc

  They have other things besides macaroons. Even sandwiches like tuna, ham, etc
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9/11/2016

• 1 check-in

SO. MANY. PEOPLE. doesn't matter what time of the day/year it is. period

came here randomly on a non-holidy tuesday and still had to deal with line out the door. once inside, the wide array of bread/pastry display instantly distracted me from the long wait. macaron is nice tasting but huge, bouchon a little too sweet but very chocolaty, epi baguette is always a win, lemon tart refreshing.

8/28/2016

• Listed in Places for my insatiable sweet tooth!

Hands down the best croissant I've had.

I'd been to Bouchon in Vegas and really liked the pastry so I definitely wanted to try it in Napa. I got:

-Almond croissant: this is my usual go to. I had it second day. Great layers but would have been better if I didn't try to warm it up. ha.
-Mini-chocolate cake: the perfect single chocolate bite.
-Strawberry almond croissant: this is the one that got my five stars. I ate it immediately and it was layered, flaky perfection. To top it off, the strawberry filling was perfect and very moist. It was the perfect flavor combination with the almond! My mouth is watering thinking about it.

There's a line but this is worth a stop whenever I'm in Napa.

7/15/2016

Stopped by in the evening to grab some baked goods before our drive home. There was a line out the door when we arrived and it kind of made us weary of staying to try it out. We decided to stick it out and we actually  made it through the line pretty swiftly. We settled on a few macarons, cream cheese danish, madeline, and a pistachio biroche bread with two coffee. They were all pretty good but the stand outs for me were the macarons.

I love macarons and theses definitely lived up to expectations. The macarons were pretty big, as big as my palm, and had a nice crunch on the outside as you bite into it. The cookie had a nice consistency (not hollow) and the filling wasn't overly sweet. There was enough for more than two bites. My favorite flavor was pistachio.

If you re in the area, give this place a try. Line looks scary but you'll be in and out pretty fast. Plus there's tables in the back for you to enjoy your goodies if you can't wait until you reach your destination.

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  Display case of baked goods. Macarons were scrumptious!

  Display case of baked goods. Macarons were scrumptious!

6/7/2016

Bouchon is a solid little bakery on the main drag of Yountville and a good morning stop before any wine tasting adventure. It has a great little outside patio that connects the Bouchon restaurant (which is amazing btw), and serves as a perfect place to mack all the goodies and pastries you bought from the bakery.

I found myself in Yountville this past weekend for the Napa Valley Wine Auction and hadn't been to Bouchon Bakery in a while. I split a couple different croissants and an eclair with a friend of mine, in preparation for a lot of cabernet sauvignon consumption. Smart move. The pastries were all really good. Not the best croissants I've ever had (those are reserved for Le Marais in SF) but, nevertheless I was pleased.

It's definitely worth the stop if you haven't been before as the display case is really beautiful. Grab a baguette, a croissant and get on the road as the wine awaits!

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  Oh you know what this is.

  Oh you know what this is.

6/30/2016

Finally returned to an open store! Last I came to Bouchon only to find their bakery was going through renovation after a fire. I am a huge fan of their croissants-type pastries, they are must get! picked up the chocolate almond, raisin, strawberry pastry, and a cheese scone. All were delicious~~~
It is a pick up and go location, there are some outdoor tables to sit down and relax with your pastries~

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  look at all that glorious pastry! raisin: must get.

  look at all that glorious pastry! raisin: must get.