The story
In the small Vaud village of Yens, between Morges and Aubonne, the Auberge de la Croix d'Or has long been a local anchor. Its two dining spaces offer a satisfying contrast. The bistro serves a daily seasonal menu alongside classic brasserie dishes, while the more formal restaurant presents a refined, carefully composed carte. During the autumn season, the kitchen turns its attention to game, preparing plats and menus built around the bounty of the hunt — always with a focus on quality and clean flavours.
The bistro is the easier, everyday choice: a daily menu that changes with the market, supported by steady brasserie staples. The restaurant, by contrast, is where the kitchen’s ambition shows — the carte is described as elaborate and refined, and it is only served on Friday and Saturday evenings. Sunday lunch is available on request for groups and family meals. The cooking is grounded in the local terroir, and the commitment to fait maison is signalled by the label displayed on the website.
The Michelin Bib Gourmand awarded to the Auberge de la Croix d'Or – Bistro in 2026 recognises exactly this: good quality cooking at a reasonable price. It is a nod to the kind of generous, unfussy food that the Vaudois countryside does so well — honest, seasonal, and served without pretension. Whether you settle into the bistro for a weekday lunch or book the restaurant for a special evening, the experience is rooted in the same respect for ingredients and the same sense of place.
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