Bouchon Bakery
New York, NY 10019
Phone: (212) 823-9366
- Price:
- $
- Cross Street:
- 59th Street
- Directions:
- 1, 2, 3; A, C; B, D at 59th St-Columbus Cir
- Best of Citysearch:
- Bakery 2006
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat 11:30am-9pm , Sun 11:30am-7pm
Editorial Review for Bouchon Bakery – by Erin Behan
The Scene
The open-mall seating overlooks an expansive wall of windows with a Columbus Circle view and manages to feel removed from the humming escalators and J.Crew shoppers. A bustling crew of sage green-shirted servers whisk plates of luncheon and light dinner favorites to power lunchers, tourists, and ladies who lunch.
The Food
Fresh baked bread, impeccably brewed iced tea: These sort of details make dining a pleasure despite the relative simplicity of the offerings. Among the sandwiches, the tartine of roast pork tonnato impresses with a delicate balance of tuna aioli, pickled red onion and capers, while the roast turkey served on a lovely Palladin bread could use a touch more brie. Quiche of the day astounds with its unusually creamy, custard-like interior and flaky shell, and salads arrive lightly dressed with fresh-from-the-farm ingredients. Do save room for desserts; in particular, the tarts of the day look and taste like mini works of art.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoReservations are not accepted, and you'll have to wait during prime dining hours. Know that accepting a seat at the high-topped communal table usually guarantees immediate seating.
Save TimeIf you're in a rush, head to the take-out counter to the left of the restaurant. It's also good to swing by the pastry case before sitting down to eat, that way you know exactly what you'll want for dessert.
What to DrinkBesides the great iced tea, there's a full espresso menu, wine by the glass and carafe and bottled beer.
The ExtrasThomas Keller's restaurant Per Se is one floor up.
User Reviews for Bouchon Bakery
09/21/2008 Posted by alexastar
I came here for lunch with some friends and ordered breakfast...which is normal for me. I love breakfast!! Anyway, I got the Bouchon and a diet coke. A little on the steep side but it was yummy yummy. . I'll definitely be back again for breakfast and lunch!
02/15/2008 Posted by letharchik
I was so happy with the baguettes there! They taste just like the ones in Paris... better than the PAUL franciase baguettes (France and England). I was craving a baguette so much that I was ready to go to Paris again just for that (and some crepes...and the art)...but I no longer need to do that. This is the place for the best baguettes... you don't need to go to France. Although, I must admit that the seating situation didn't look too comfortable so I just took it to go.
Pros: baguettes, cafe creme
Cons: snobby people around you
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