Hyperlocal Tokyo

I randomly got off at Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Station and noticed a lot of bakeries on the map, so I decided to stop by. It's quite a walk since it's at the very end of the shopping street. I wondered if anyone would come all the way here, but after trying the pastries, I understood. I'm sure they have a loyal following. The small shop only allows one person in front of the display window at a time, so people were buying one at a time. It was a cute shop. I bought two kinds (including tax): Apple and Chestnut Tart - ¥450 Japanese Chestnut Marron Pie - ¥480 Since it was autumn, I chose chestnut for both. The Japanese Chestnut Marron Pie had a strong liquor flavor, making it a sophisticated taste. Both had a thick chestnut paste that was incredibly rich but not overly sweet, making it elegant. The pie was crispy, and the size was just right. It was amazing! It was the perfect reward bread to eat after a hard day.

I had the double chocolate bread! It was filled with so much chocolate, it was pure bliss! Later, I was able to get a loaf of their fermented butter square bread, so I added a photo. The crust is crispy and the inside is fluffy. It's a classic bread that goes well with any occasion. The baking time is irregular, but I was lucky enough to get a freshly baked loaf!

I visited around 10 am on Saturday. There was a system where only one group could enter at a time, and there were about four groups ahead of me. However, I could see the selection from outside, so I was thinking about what to do when I was able to enter in less than 10 minutes. There was no eat-in area, and I ordered verbally after looking at the display case. They only accept cash. I bought a baguette, an American cherry Danish, a bacon epi, and a croissant. The croissant was not the crispy type but rather fluffy, the baguette had a soft crust and was thick with a sweet white crumb, the cherry on the Danish had a pit and was delicious as a fruit, and the bacon epi was a soft type that brought out the flavor of the bacon. It was a bakery that felt more in line with the local area than a hard-boiled style. The croque monsieur looked delicious too.

I visited the store around 2 PM on Sunday. Unfortunately, the baguettes were sold out, so I bought a raisin and rum French bread, milk cream, and unsalted butter. The raisin and rum bread was softer than I expected, as I thought French bread would be harder. Overall, it seems like they have a lot of sweet and soft breads. The prices are a bit high. I'm not sure if they're worth it. The staff was friendly and I had a pleasant shopping experience. Also, it's unusual for a new store, but they only accept cash. It might be a good option if you're looking for sweet breads.

On a weekend at 9:30 am, there was a line of 8 groups. Even on weekdays, there's often a line during lunchtime, but the queue forms only because the shop is small. For a bakery of normal size, this number of people wouldn't create a line. So, you shouldn't have to wait an unreasonable amount of time. The croissants are absolutely delicious.