Hyperlocal Tokyo

I used both the eat-in and takeout options. There are counter seats on the first floor, facing the street. It's a narrow space, but it's a welcome respite when you're on the go. I had coffee and a "Shire," a long, thin white bread with cream filling, and an "Orange Honey," a sugar toast-like bread with a crispy surface, inside the shop. For the next day's lunch, I got a sweet potato-flavored canelé. The Jack-o'-lantern decorations are cute! I had the "Honoka," a plain bread, with salad at home. It's a small shop, but the second floor seems like a nice cafe too.

I stumbled upon this cafe while exploring Aoyama's Antique Street in search of a place to grab a bite. The cafe is on the second floor, with a bakery on the first. They have separate menus for each floor. Ascending the spiral staircase to the second floor, I was greeted by a display case showcasing two types of pudding: creme caramel and milk tea pudding. Both were topped with ice cream. While a bit tricky to eat, with the ice cream melting and causing the pudding to crumble, the taste was unaffected. The creme caramel was classic and delicious. The milk tea pudding had a strong Earl Grey flavor, not just a hint, but a full-bodied Earl Grey taste. I went back downstairs and bought some bread from the bakery. You can also enjoy your purchase at the tables facing Antique Street. The 'Larte' croissant was flaky and crispy, truly unique as the sign claimed. The 'Ultimate Anpan' had a chewy bun and a good amount of salt. (Visited April 2024)

I went to the cafe on the second floor. It was a busy day in Omotesando, but I was able to enjoy a leisurely meal at the cafe, which was great. The "Bread Bowl" with clam chowder served in a bread bowl was a stylish dish. The hard bread had softened a bit, which was a nice touch.

The shop is a bit narrow, but it seems there's a cafe on the second floor. I saw people eating on the first floor as well. This was my first visit, so I ordered the Larte (290 yen), baguette (380 yen), and canelé (240 yen). The Larte (croissant) is like a pastry and a croissant at the same time, but the inside is very dense. As you chew, you can taste the sweetness of the wheat, and it's delicious all the way through, even eaten plain. I'll review the baguette and canelé later.

I visited the physical store recently, so I've updated the information 😃. You absolutely have to try the croissants here, both the "Larte" and the "Cru"! I personally think you'd be missing out if you didn't try them. 😂 I first visited the store before it moved and tried the original croissant, the "Larte." I was blown away by its texture: crispy x 2, crunchy x 2, and chewy. The rich aroma of butter was also incredible. The shape is unique too 😊. (It was called "Renko" back then.) When reheating at home, I recommend: 1. Wrap the "Larte" in aluminum foil and warm it in a toaster for 3.5 minutes. 2. Remove the foil and quickly put the "Larte" back in the toaster. Let it sit for 2 minutes in the residual heat. 3. Take it out and let it cool for about 1 minute. This will give you that crispy, crunchy, and chewy texture 😋. (For reference, I use a regular toaster that costs around ¥1,000.) They also have fresh croissants, seasonal specials, and sandwich-style breads! For your reference, I've posted pictures of the items I bought. I hope this helps you with your purchase! (I'll be adding more pictures as I get them.) (2024.08.10) Currently, their online store is closed, so you can't order online. These are the items I bought when I visited the physical store. There's also a cafe on the second floor, so I'd like to check that out next time.