Cou Cou Rachou

Cou Cou Rachou The finest French breads and pastriesβ€”freshly baked in downtown Charlottesville. Available in pers Cou Cou Rachou est en vacances !

CLOSED July 24th through August 4th
Reopening for business Saturday, August 5th at 7am

πŸ“£πŸ’› Hours of operation update !!! πŸ’›πŸ“£We've decided to peel back some hours on Thursdays and Saturdays, now 7am to 2pm and ...
08/19/2026

πŸ“£πŸ’› Hours of operation update !!! πŸ’›πŸ“£

We've decided to peel back some hours on Thursdays and Saturdays, now 7am to 2pm and 7am to 4pm respectively (see slide 2 or our profile for full hours).

While I don't wanna be too wordy with this as I always prefer to invite conversation should you want to know more, I will say that as we head into the glorious season of Virginny in her finest πŸ‚ we've been taking a hard look at what this year has brought us so far.

As a bakery team we are constantly learning, constantly asking, constantly growing - but maybe not in the ways you'd expect. Our, and my, growth mission has always been more about heart and knowledge over "more." So, what this year has taught us is that more hours isn't always the right answer. This isn't something we arrived at lightly, but after much conversation and consideration I wholeheartedly believe this adjustment will support our heart in service (both in front and back of the counter) and soul in the best quality products.

We're so wildly grateful for you who support us and trust us, thank you for your understanding and love ❀️ see you bright and early tomorrow !

Bisous, Rachel

Summer Market at the bakery this Sunday, August 23rdπŸŒ½πŸ‰πŸŒ­πŸ©· Come give a big ol' goodbye hug to summertime with us and our s...
08/18/2026

Summer Market at the bakery this Sunday, August 23rdπŸŒ½πŸ‰πŸŒ­πŸ©·

Come give a big ol' goodbye hug to summertime with us and our sweet neighbors Charlottesville Community Bikes ! We've invited an incredible group of farmers, artists, and craftspeople and the bakery will have bratwursts, hot dogs, and all sorts of definitely not French but super wonderful specials ❀️‍πŸ”₯

Market runs from 11am to 3pm, bakery is open at her usual 7am πŸ₯πŸŒž

Produce makes CouCou's world go round, we love it so. This growing season has been a tough one for fruits and veggies - ...
08/14/2026

Produce makes CouCou's world go round, we love it so. This growing season has been a tough one for fruits and veggies - late frosts, drought, storms have all affected what we know as "norm." We've been feeling for our farmer friends as they navigate these challenges but remain immensely grateful for the products we've been able to get our hands on. These fruits and veggies are treasures, jewels that deserve respect and adoration. We can only imagine the coming seasons will be filled with more surprises as our earth changes, and we remain evermore committed to supporting agriculture in our locality. Take care of these systems and your farmers, friends ! They are deserving of all the respect and adoration just like the beauties they grow πŸ’›πŸ’›πŸ’›

Sweet friends and Charlottesville community! Grab your tickets now to the dearest, veggiest, most fun dinner you'll have...
07/29/2026

Sweet friends and Charlottesville community! Grab your tickets now to the dearest, veggiest, most fun dinner you'll have all season πŸŒΆοΈπŸ’•πŸ…πŸŒ½β€οΈπŸ₯’πŸ«ΆπŸ†

We're hosting a 5 course family style meal with beverage pairings by Patois all in celebration of Carrie + Dan's first season as Carrie and Dan πŸ½οΈπŸ’›

We couldn't be more thrilled for these two (bakery regulars: you'll recognize Dan as our very own retail manager but his real job is growing stunning vegetables for your body and soul). This dinner is a grand beautiful excuse to host you on our patio, show off the stunning produce they're growing, and raise some funds so they can keep doing the great work they do.

Tickets are on sale in our bio, grab them quickly as there's not many available! And we will see you soon πŸ…πŸ’•πŸ…πŸ’•πŸ…πŸ’•πŸ…πŸ’•πŸ…πŸ’•πŸ…πŸ’•πŸ…πŸ’•πŸ…πŸ₯¦

We're headed back to our favorite home away from home Spacebomb Studio !!! 🎷🌞❀️Come see us Sunday, July 12th from 10am t...
07/05/2026

We're headed back to our favorite home away from home Spacebomb Studio !!! 🎷🌞❀️

Come see us Sunday, July 12th from 10am to 2pm out at the garage door. Beat the heat with us with some surprise cold treats (and of course our ol' standbys πŸ₯πŸͺ)

Can't wait to see your sweet faces, Richmond
πŸ’›πŸ«πŸ’›πŸ…πŸ’›πŸŒΏπŸ’›πŸ₯πŸ’›πŸ‘

Settling tenderly into Virginia's summer heat, we reminisce on a springtime full of friends and buckets and buckets of c...
06/08/2026

Settling tenderly into Virginia's summer heat, we reminisce on a springtime full of friends and buckets and buckets of color. It was one of our busiest seasons to date but completely bolstered by your love and the magically talented hands of our baristas, bakers, farmers, and friends. This community is nothing short of an inspiration πŸ₯²πŸŒžπŸŒΈπŸ₯πŸ«Ά MERCI BUCKETS πŸ’›πŸ’›πŸ’›

We have a very exciting week ahead, sweet Cou Cou community! While our Momma's deservedly receive the last hoorah on Sun...
05/05/2026

We have a very exciting week ahead, sweet Cou Cou community! While our Momma's deservedly receive the last hoorah on Sunday, this SATURDAY we are hosting two incredibly talented friends - .paul and for a proper pop up πŸ’›πŸ€πŸ’›πŸ€
paul 's ceramics are full of life and grace and holy moly I could not imagine a better gift for your sweet Mom or courageous woman in your life !!

's tailorings and market bags are pure joy in textiles - bringing new use to old material, or fresh air into well-loved articles - his work is equally unique as it is treasured.

We're over the moon to host both of these talented artists and it's one shop you don't want to miss !

Saturday May 9th 8am to 2pm, just out front of the bakery πŸ₯πŸΊπŸ’˜πŸ€ 

πŸ“πŸ©΅ For the Mamas πŸ©΅πŸ“Pre-orders online for all the Moms, Mamas, Madres, Aunties, Tias, Mamans in your life this Mother's D...
04/29/2026

πŸ“πŸ©΅ For the Mamas πŸ©΅πŸ“

Pre-orders online for all the Moms, Mamas, Madres, Aunties, Tias, Mamans in your life this Mother's Day. Link in our bio 🩡

Strawberry galettes with piles of fresh fruit or silky Basque cheesecake for your dessert table. Pastries and breads abound too for your brunch or breakfast in bed πŸ“

Pick ups available Friday, May 8th through Sunday, May 10th between 11am to 2pm. We will be open 7am to 2pm on Mother's Day 🩡

Thank you for your support, we love baking for you ! And we extra love all the Cou Cou Moms πŸ’“πŸ“πŸ’“πŸ“πŸ’“

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Strawberries are back and we're a bunch of lovesick fools over them πŸ“β€οΈπŸ“β€οΈFresh strawberry danishes with orange blossom ...
04/23/2026

Strawberries are back and we're a bunch of lovesick fools over them πŸ“β€οΈπŸ“β€οΈ

Fresh strawberry danishes with orange blossom diplomat cream in a sesame croissant boat πŸ›Ά πŸ“βœ¨ available every day

πŸŽ€πŸ“β€οΈ Hello Richmond !❀️🧈🎢We're coming to you !!! Next Sunday, April 26th from 9am to noon find us  ❀️🫢❀️🫢It's been a loo...
04/17/2026

πŸŽ€πŸ“β€οΈ Hello Richmond !❀️🧈🎢

We're coming to you !!! Next Sunday, April 26th from 9am to noon find us ❀️🫢❀️🫢

It's been a loooong time in the works but we cannot wait to hang with you and take a lil' bakery field trip. We're bringing all our favorite pastries and the very best β˜•οΈπŸ’›

Find us at the garage door, follow the signs and scent of butter 🧈 πŸ’›πŸ§ˆπŸ’›πŸ§ˆπŸ’›

Address

917B Preston Avenue
Charlottesville, VA
22902

Opening Hours

Tuesday 7am - 2pm
Wednesday 7am - 2pm
Thursday 7am - 7pm
Friday 7am - 7pm
Saturday 7am - 4pm
Sunday 7am - 2pm

Telephone

+14342700583

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