Bouchon Bakery
6528 Washington St, Yountville, CA
Crema's Take
“This beloved Yountville bakery is a pilgrimage destination for pastry lovers, particularly those obsessed with their legendarily flaky, butter-laden croissants and almond croissants that justify the drive alone. The shop pairs impeccable French technique with a warm, unhurried atmosphere perfect for lingering over coffee and delicate macarons, making it feel less like a quick grab-and-go and more like a genuine moment to savor. Whether you're celebrating something special or recovering from an epic meal at a nearby Michelin-starred restaurant, Bouchon delivers the kind of refined comfort that keeps people returning for years.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu.
Google Reviews
If there was ever a question whether the hype around Bouchon Bakery is justified, this morning answered it. Everything we had was exceptional — not “good for California,” not “good outside France” — genuinely world-class pastry. The everything bagel cream cheese croissant was…
It’s been a while since I visited this place. But, here it goes. We tried the macarons, croissants, and a few other treats, and everything was absolutely delicious. The macarons were delicate and perfectly balanced, and the croissants were buttery, flaky, and fresh. We waited…
Amazing bakery that we hit the day after eating at the French Laundry, and only because of the brown butter shortbread cookies we got upon leaving the latter. Way better baguette than I ever found in Paris, good but overpriced macaroons, and those amazing shortbread cookies were…
We went last weekend as part of my partners birthday celebration. There was a line but it went quickly. The pastries were really good. We had the only vegetarian breakfast sandwich option, which was better than the pastries in my opinion. They do have non-dairy options available…
Love almond croissants, so I drove almost 1 hour and 40 minutes yesterday to try the one here at Bouchon Bakery. Super flaky, buttery, and a generous almond filling that wasn’t overly sweet. Easily one of the best I’ve had. If you’re a pastry lover, this is a must-try. Worth…
Bouchon Bakery serves the best croissants I’ve ever had in my life. This place alone is worth a trip to Napa Valley. The almond croissant and pain au chocolat were both incredibly crisp, deeply buttery, and absolutely unforgettable. We also tried the ham and cheese baguette…
Crema Reviews
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