peasants FEAST: what to know before you go

peasants FEAST quick facts

Address

487 Atterdag Road, Solvang, CA 93463

Insider (Nov 2025)

SYV News reported its first hand-delivered Bib Gourmand plaque, after a Bib every year since 2022

Hours

Wed–Sun 11am–6pm (closed Mon & Tue)

Booking

No reservations, first come, first served

Michelin

Bib Gourmand 2026

Price

Sandwiches $18–28 on the all-day menu

Groups

18% service charge for tables of 6 or more

Sister spot

peasants DELI, 473 Atterdag Road #104, Wed–Sun 11am–5pm

What should you order at peasants FEAST?

The Solvang Hot Chicken ($22) is the one with a name on it: spicy buttermilk fried chicken, pickled onion and "Nannie's ranch" on a sesame brioche bun. The Kobe French Dip ($28) is the splurge, and the house-cured peasants BACON ($12) is the starter to share. Vegetarian? The beet grilled cheese is a chef's special.

A split plate costs $5, and the menu is "mostly seasonal, locally sourced", so expect changes.

Is peasants FEAST in the Michelin Guide?

Yes. The Michelin Guide lists peasants FEAST with a Bib Gourmand for 2026, its award for good cooking at moderate prices. It's the only Solvang restaurant in the Guide right now. See every Michelin restaurant in the Santa Ynez Valley.

What is the sandwich shop with the arcade?

It's peasants DELI, a sandwich shop with a 90s arcade, from the same owners, Michael and Sarah Cherney, a few doors down. Its site calls it "artisinal sandwiches, market & arcade", with deli and arcade hours of Wednesday to Sunday, 11am to 5pm. The arcade opened in February 2023 with 15-plus vintage games, according to the press the deli links on its site. It's the move for "picnic-ready" sandwiches on the way to a winery.

Tips before you go

• It closes at 6pm, so this is lunch or an early dinner, not a late one.
• Order online from its site for takeout.
• Closed Monday and Tuesday, like the deli.

Good to know

What is the sandwich shop with an arcade in Solvang? peasants DELI, at 473 Atterdag Road #104, run by the peasants FEAST owners. The deli and its arcade are open Wednesday to Sunday, 11am to 5pm.

What is peasants FEAST known for? Seasonal, farm-driven comfort food from chef Michael Cherney. The Solvang Hot Chicken sandwich and house-cured bacon are on the all-day menu.

Is peasants FEAST open on Monday? No. It's closed Monday and Tuesday.

Don’t miss

• The Solvang Hot Chicken. source
• peasants DELI and its 90s arcade, a few doors down, for sandwiches to go. source

You might also like

• Mission Santa Inés · about 0.4 miles, walkable. Walk off lunch at the 1804 mission around the corner. Tip: Self-guided tours run 9am–4:30pm, $9 for adults. Official site · source
• Alisal Ranch · about 7 min drive (2.8 mi). Another farm-driven kitchen, with a restaurant non-guests can book. Tip: Alisal River Grill takes reservations on Tock. Official site · source
• OstrichLand USA · about 5 min drive (2.3 mi). A quick, cheap stop between Solvang and Buellton. Tip: The SLO Tribune reported $7 a person plus $1 a food bowl (May 2026). Official site · source

Drive times are without traffic.

Nearby: eat, taste, stay

• Where to eat in Solvang: Dinner bookings for the evening
• Wine tasting in Solvang: Tasting rooms you can walk to from Atterdag Road
• Mission Santa Inés: Self-guided tours until 4:30pm
• Solvang hotels: Nordic rooms to a 1946 ranch · Nineteen hotels, with walk times

Quick answers

Does peasants FEAST take reservations?

No. It's first come, first served, Wednesday to Sunday, 11am to 6pm.

Does peasants FEAST have a Michelin star?

No star. The Michelin Guide gives it a Bib Gourmand for 2026, which recognizes good cooking at moderate prices.