Cou Cou Rachou

Italian Delis & Bakeries in Charlottesville, Virginia

4.7 (329)

Category	Italian Delis & Bakeries
Address	917 Preston Ave Ste B, Charlottesville, VA 22903
Street	Preston Avenue
Area	Charlottesville, Virginia
Phone	(434) 270-0583
Google rating	4.7 (329)
Source	Google Maps and public records · listed Oct 17, 2026

Hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	7 am–2 pm
Wednesday	7 am–2 pm
Thursday	7 am–2 pm
Friday	7 am–7 pm
Saturday	7 am–4 pm
Sunday	7 am–2 pm

About Cou Cou Rachou

Cou Cou Rachou is a classic French bakery serving French breads, pastries, and cakes. From the flakiest croissants with fresh coffee to stunning event cakes and rotating seasonal specials. Main location with patio seating located on Preston Ave.

Cou Cou Rachou is an italian deli in Charlottesville, Virginia. It is listed at 917 Preston Ave Ste B, Charlottesville, VA 22903, which places it among the local businesses of Charlottesville that residents and visitors turn to when they need this kind of service close by.

The business lists hours on 6 days of the week. On most of those days it is open 7 am–2 pm. Note that it does not open on Monday. As with most places, expect changes around holidays; the phone number below is the fastest way to confirm. The listed phone number is (434) 270-0583. Many businesses also reply to text messages on the same number if it is a cell phone. Its website is coucourachou.com, where you may find menus, price lists or booking options.

On Google it holds a rating of 4.7 out of 5 from 329 reviews.

How Cou Cou Rachou compares with other italian delis & bakeries in Charlottesville

It has the third-most Google reviews (329) of the 8 italian delis & bakeries listed in Charlottesville.
It usually closes at 2 PM, earlier than 5 of the 6 italian delis & bakeries in Charlottesville that publish their hours, so check the time before a late visit.
It shares Preston Avenue with 5 other listed businesses.
Nearest other italian delis & bakeries: Mona Lisa Pasta Inc (0.0 mi), MarieBette Café and Bakery (0.1 mi), Camellias Bar & Roastery (0.5 mi)

Before you go

Ask about allergens when you order: US food law names nine major allergens (milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy and sesame), and kitchens can tell you which dishes contain them.
Restaurant inspection results are kept by the city or county health department; many publish them online or post the latest grade at the door.
For table service a tip of 15–20% is customary; at counter-service places tipping is optional.

Latest Google reviews

The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.

Joe Hawkes a month ago

Perfect covered patio to spend a summer morning. Open and inviting outdoor seating area with lots of tables. Both the sweet pastries (love the berry and cream danishes) and the savory ones like the quiche or tomato danish are excellent. Great espresso drinks too. Good spot to read a book or bring a friend. Not too loud nor too quiet.

Emily Hud 2 months ago

It was definitely busy but the service was superb. The pastries were amazing. On a hot day though it was hard to figure out if it was warmer outside or inside though. The hibiscus iced tea kept me cool though.

P Ak 4 months ago

The most delicious and butteriest croissants in the DMV area. My personal favorites are the chocolate croissant and the ham and cheese croissant.

Heidi Covington 5 months ago

I live 2 hours from my mom and needed a place to meet halfway. I found this cafe on Google with great reviews. It is a charming little cafe. The atmosphere is cozy, and the staff was very friendly. My daughters loved the homemade vanilla soft serve ice cream. The pastries were delicious and not too sweet. They use the cute unique cups for their coffee. Staff was constantly cleaning when not helping customers. 10/10 and will definitely meet up here again.

J David Hillery 11 months ago

The easiest 5 stars I will write this year. I had never heard of them before, but by UVA daughter is in love and a regular. My Hoo filled me in on the behind the scenes things she has discovered making them special. So on University of Virginia Family Weekend we checked them out. I quickly learned Cou Cou is the most beloved locals coffee and pastry shop in all of Charlottesville. Furthermore, the shop is an inspiration for other businesses to model themselves after. One of the major items my daughter said that was a head turner was that the owner is not only French trained, but a local to the area. The shop is an authentic French bakery from the ingredients to their baking practices. The location lends itself to UVA students and staff since it's just off grounds. With just one visit I was star struck with the total operation. The vibe is relaxed and cheeky. Nothing pretentious about Cou Cou whatsoever, Just come as you are and be prepared for a comfortable setting in their heated outdoor patio if you eat in. The selection was surprisingly still good early afternoon on a Sunday, but obviously they were low to sold out of some items. I got a Miso chocolate chip cookie and raspbe

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cou Cou Rachou located?

Cou Cou Rachou is at 917 Preston Ave Ste B, Charlottesville, VA 22903, in Charlottesville, Virginia. Use the “Open in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.

What kind of business is Cou Cou Rachou?

Cou Cou Rachou is listed as an italian deli.

What are the hours of Cou Cou Rachou?

Published hours are Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 7 am–2 pm; Wednesday: 7 am–2 pm; Thursday: 7 am–2 pm; Friday: 7 am–7 pm; Saturday: 7 am–4 pm; Sunday: 7 am–2 pm. It is closed on Monday. Hours can change on holidays, so call before a special trip.

Is Cou Cou Rachou open on Sunday?

Yes, on Sunday it is open 7 am–2 pm.

What is the phone number of Cou Cou Rachou?

You can call Cou Cou Rachou at (434) 270-0583.

How is Cou Cou Rachou rated on Google?

Cou Cou Rachou has a Google rating of 4.7 out of 5 from 329 reviews.

Does Cou Cou Rachou have a website?

Yes, the website of Cou Cou Rachou is coucourachou.com (linked on this page).