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Bouchon BakeryvsAd Hoc
Both restaurants are recommended by writers. On balance, Ad Hoc ranks significantly better than Bouchon Bakery. Ad Hoc scores 88 with praise from 10 publications including Zagat, Time Out and Michelin Guide.
Bouchon Bakery
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Michelin Guide
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Time Out
The Infatuation
Gayot
Frommer's
6528 Washington Street, Yountville, CA
From $0/night
Fodor's "Roasted chicken with leeks and oyster mushrooms and steamed mussels served with crispy, addictive frites (french fries) are among the perfectly executed entrées." Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"Timeless French food is re-created with great regard for quality and technique at Thomas Keller's exuberant brasserie, set down the street from his iconic French Laundry." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Interior seating is limited, so a gravel-laden patio is made available to enjoy breakfast and lunch." Full review
Lonely Planet "Details at celeb-chef Thomas Keller’s French brasserie are so impeccable – zinc bar to white-aproned waiters – you’d swear you were in Paris." Full review
Lonely Planet "Bouchon makes as-good-as-in-Paris French pastries and strong coffee. There's always a line and rarely a seat: get it to go." Full review
Fodor's "To satisfy that craving you didn't know you had—but soon will—for macarons, stock up on hazelnut, pistachio, chocolate-dipped raspberry, and several other flavors at this bakery." Full review
Time Out "The bistro is a French affair, with things like oysters and steak frites and salad Lyonnaise peppering the menu...there are white tablecloths nonetheless, and an impressive wine list to boot." Full review
The Infatuation "There’s usually a line outside, but everything inside is worth it. Our favorite thing to do is grab a few loaves of bread on our way out of Napa, and eat all of them before we get back to the city." Full review
Gayot "Well worth the wait for Thomas Keller's baked goodies from this charming Yountville boulangerie-pâtisserie." Full review
Frommer's "The attraction: a (relatively) affordable taste of world-famous chef Thomas Keller’s greatness in the form of awesome coffee, freshly baked breads (and sandwiches), luscious pastries, and salads." Full review
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Tip: For faster service, you can order online and schedule pickup.
Ad Hoc
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6476 Washington St, Yountville, CA 94599-1294
From $41/night
San Francisco Chronicle3.0
"The menu is printed daily online, and if you don't like something they can always make a substitution." Full review
Fodor's "The dinner selection might include smoked beef short ribs with creamy herb rice and charred broccolini, or sesame chicken with radish kimchi and fried rice. " Full review
Travel + Leisure "The menu at Ad Hoc is an homage to the comfort food of Keller’s youth—charred broccolini salad, buttermilk fried chicken, and red velvet cupcakes." Full review
Gayot14.0
"Thomas Keller's casual restaurant serves up simple, homey food with a pedigree." Full review
Lonely Planet "The menu changes daily but regularly features pot roast, BBQ and fried chicken, which is also available (for takeout only) on weekends behind Ad Hoc at Keller’s latest venture, Addendum." Full review
Where "Four-course, family style menu, changing daily and inspired by the comfort food of Keller’s childhood." Full review
Zagat4.5
"Casual American spot from Thomas Keller." Full review
The Infatuation "Probably our overall favorite restaurant in the entire Napa Valley, because it’s Thomas Keller food without Thomas Keller restaurant pretense" Full review
Time Out "A more laidback counterpart to The French Laundry and Bouchon down the street. Ad Hoc serves a four-course, family-style menu that was inspired by chef Keller's childhood" Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Plate
"It offers accessible fare served family style in a bright and inviting wood-paneled room...the food is worth the wait and while dishes may sound simple, the crafting is not" Full review
