Cookie tins, scones, financier... Kyoto has amazing baked goods! Selected 8 stores

The phrase "Kyoto is a city of bread" has been seen and heard in various media, and this image has become firmly established.
However! There is one entity that is as hot right now as bread.
It is a baked good!
Now that cookie tins, which are cute tins filled with a variety of cookies, are booming nationwide, cookie tins are gaining popularity in Kyoto as well.
In addition, baked sweets such as madeleines and financiers last a certain amount of time, making them ideal for sending a taste of Kyoto's famous stores to a loved one.
This time, we will introduce eight stores where you can purchase baked sweets loved by Kyotoites, divided into "baked sweets specialty stores" and "western-style confectionery stores!

■Table of Contents

Baked confectionery specialty store division

1. Sakata Bakery

Nakamura General Store

3. Sarasa Baked Goods Studio

■4. mule mule

Sugitra Patisserie Lab

6. OHAYO BISCUIT

[Confectionary store division

La Classic

Lamarck

■ Summary

Baked confectionery specialty store division

1. Sakata Bakery

The first one is located near Kami Shichiken, one of Kyoto's five flower districts.Sakata Bakery.It is.
In the Kami Shichiken area, with its cobblestone pavement and Kyoto-like atmosphere, you may wonder, "What's that? What is that? The blue building is so eye-catching that it makes you look twice. It is located just east of the Kami Shichiken bus stop.

The owner, Yasuko Sakata, originally had a workshop in Joyo City, but moved her base to Sasebo, Nagasaki in 2012. After that, she returned to Kyoto to expand her business through handmade markets and wholesale, and opened this store in 2015.
The cute wrapping paper featuring the cookies and ingredients sold at the store is also outstanding! Ms. Sakata's friend, Ms. Rei Imai, created the wrapping paper. You will want to keep them forever!

The sweets here originated in Canada, where Mr. Sakata spent his childhood. The lineup includes cookies, scones, and American pies baked with carefully selected natural ingredients. The large, sturdy cookies are warm and rustic, and taste as if they were made by your mother.

The author likes the following four cookies.
●ginger(Photo left)
Topped with ginger icing, these cookies have a pleasant crispy texture with a strong ginger flavor. The cookies are moderately sweet and can be enjoyed as many times as you like.

●Nuts & chocolate chips(Photo above)
These cookies have a scone-like appearance and texture. The texture is delightfully savory, with walnuts, oatmeal, and slightly bitter chocolate chips complementing the rustic sweetness of the dough.

●jam sandwich(Photo below)
It is sandwiched with seasonal Nagano jam, which at this time was apple. The taste is rustic, with a refreshing apple flavor that follows once you taste the flour flavor of the moderately sweet cookie.

●bear(Photo right)
Cute cookies with an eye-catching bear shape. The taste of butter and egg can be felt well.

And my favorite of the pies is the pumpkin pie! The pumpkin filling portion is sticky, rich and mild. You can also taste the spice. The contrast with the rough texture of the pie is delightful, and the cream is a perfect match.

Other recommendations include apple pie, cherry pie, carrot cake and banana cake!
Some unusual cookie sandwiches are also available in the summer.

It is close to Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, so please stop by when you visit Tenjin-san♪

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Sakata Bakery
Address: 181-1-1-B, Nishikamizenji-cho, Rokkencho Nishiiru, Imadegawa-dori, Kamigyo-ku, Tokyo
Phone: 075-461-3997

HP: https://sakatayakikashiten.com/

Nakamura General Store

The next restaurant is located in Karasuma-Oike, Kyoto's business district.Nakamura General StoreIt is.
The owner was the first Japanese person in charge of scones at Diamond Head Market & Grill in Hawaii, and baked 300 to 500 scones every morning from 5:00 am by himself. He knows the real taste of scones very well.

A "general store" is a general store in Hawaii. It is like an old-fashioned convenience store that sells everything.
Nakamura General Store" is not a general store like General Store, but the name was chosen to express the desire to be like a local community, just like General Store.

The store is decorated with Western books and figures of American characters, making visitors feel as if they are really in Hawaii.

The main store is located in Kyoto, but scones are also sold at Pacific DRIVE-IN in Shinjuku Lumine in Shonan and RIVERSIDE CLUB in Nakameguro.

The best item is the blueberry cream cheese scone.
It looks and tastes different from the English scones served at afternoon tea and other occasions.
The dough is very rich and full of butter. Fruits and cream cheese are mixed in, and the outside is crispy while the inside is moist and baked. When I first tasted it, I thought, "What? This is a scone? I was surprised at the difference from the English scones, which are pale and dry. The juicy blueberries and rich cream cheese combine to create a blissful taste. In addition, you should also try the Banana Cream Cheese Scone and the Mango Cream Cheese Scone.

We also recommend the "Banana and Walnut Brownie.
Brownie is a chocolate cake that is a familiar American homemade sweet, but this one has a rich chocolate taste with a moderate sweetness that brings out the flavor of bananas, making it a perfect match for deep roasted coffee!

And for something a little more unusual, why not try "cornbread"?
One of the traditional American quick breads, it is made with crushed corn grits. It is made with canola oil instead of butter, so it is light and not boring to eat.
The dough is moist and has a rich corn aroma. The corn grits add a nice accent. It is a warm, comforting taste that will be loved by men and women of all ages.
Banana bread kneaded with plenty of ripe bananas is another ironclad quality.

The pies are delicious too! Using seasonal ingredients, apple pie is baked in the fall and winter, and cherry pie in the spring and summer, so please enjoy the flavors of the season♪

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Nakamura General Store
Address: 293-1 Takoyakushi-cho, Muromachi Oshikoji Nishiiru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City
Phone: 090-3652-0454

HP:http://nakagene.com/index.html

3. Sarasa Baked Goods Studio

Next up,Sarasa Baked Goods StudioIt is.
This is located in the Sanjokai shopping arcade near Nijo Castle. Sanjokai Shopping Street is one of the largest shopping arcades in western Japan, with a total length of 800 meters.
The shopping street is lined with old-fashioned stores, cafes and general stores in renovated machiya houses, and beauty salons, and is also home to Yasaka Shrine Matabisha, the birthplace of the Gion Festival. The shopping area is also home to Nijo Castle, Shinsen-en, Nijo Jinya, and Busshin Inari Shrine, making it an enjoyable shopping area to visit.

These sweets are American-style baked goods with a handmade feel.
Among them, the "carrot cake" is a must-try.
It is filled with fresh carrots, walnuts, cinnamon, and coconut, which gives it a delightful texture and rich aroma. The dough itself is light and the cream cheese topping is not too sweet, so it is easy to enjoy.

The American style is a cookie that is left baked. They are large, crispy, firm, and filled with chocolate. The rich sweetness is American, and this one goes perfectly with drip coffee!
Everyone loves this sweet treat, from children to adults.

Also of note are cookie tins, which are currently experiencing an unprecedented boom.
The product pictured measures 12.4 x 12.4 cm and is an assortment of five typical cookies (vanilla cookies, cashew and chocolate rye cookies, chocolate chip cookies, peanut butter oatmeal cookies, and coffee cookies).
Reasonably priced and reasonably priced. A cookie tin, huh? I love the fact that Sarasa's cookies are delicious and reasonably priced. I love the fact that Sarasa's cookies are delicious and reasonably priced.

Sarasa Yakagashi Kobo is a member of the Sarasa group, which operates six cafes and other stores in Kyoto City. The unique and relaxing atmosphere of the "Sarasa Nishijin" café, which was renovated from an old public bathhouse, as well as the delicious food at the café, have made it a favorite among Kyoto residents. You can also purchase sweets from the baked sweets studio at other Sarasa stores, so be sure to visit them!

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■Harasara Baked Confectionery Workshop
Address: 309, Mikomo-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City
Phone: 075-822-1600

HP:https://www.cafe-sarasa.com/

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■4. mule mule

The next one is located in a residential area of Kamigyo-ku, down Teranouchi-dori Ogawa-dori.MURMUR."。
The stylish white-based design is eye-catching.

It is a store run by sisters, with the younger sister making the sweets and the older sister in charge of customer service. They make and sell only the sweets they like. The shop started as a mail-order shop and opened in the Nishijin area after opening a store at events and other events.
The word "mürmür" means "murmur" in French. As the name implies, the two have been eating a variety of sweets for a long time, discussing how they like them or how they could make them better, and creating new ones.
Open two days a week on Thursdays and Saturdays only, this popular restaurant has a long line of customers waiting in line even before it opens.

Here are a few typical products! One that you won't find in many other stores is the Tourtou Pyrenees. These pastries are baked in large brioche molds that resemble the shape of the Pyrenean mountains, and are characterized by the many red bean paste ingredients that are mixed into the pastry. There are plain ones with white bean paste mixed into the dough, chocolate ones with red bean paste mixed into the dough, and so on. The photo shows the "Tourtupirene Citron". This one also contains a lot of white bean paste, and the combination of moist texture and fresh lemon is irresistible.

The "nut tart" also has a taste like no other.
Every time you bite into the crunchy nuts, the various textures are delightful and bursting with savory flavor! The tart dough is also rich and delicious. And it goes perfectly with the "Coffee Stout" from Woodmill Brewery Kyoto, a craft beer brewery located in front of the store.
We invite you to enjoy the pairing in the taproom and at home.

Another seasonal treat from around November to early spring is the tarte tatin.
The tarte tatin was the inspiration for the store's opening. 10 to 12 red beads, imported from Aomori farmers for more than 20 years, are used in each tarte tatin. They are slowly simmered and baked until the edges are charred and blackened. It has a rich caramel-like flavor and is packed with the deliciousness of apples.
When slightly heated and topped with vanilla ice cream, it is a blissful experience!
This is a must-try product when the season arrives.

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■Murmur.
Address: 518 Hiki-cho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto (Teranouchi-dori, Ogawadori-sagaru)
Telephone: None

HP:http://www.instagram.com/lemurmure.cakes/?hl=ja

Sugitra Patisserie Lab

Next stop.Sugitra Patisserie Lab.。
Sugitora has a store named "SUGiTORA Confectionery Shop" in Kawaramachi Sanjo, between Teramachi and Shinkyogoku shopping streets. Gelato and other items are available for takeout on the first floor, and parfaits and other items are served eat-in on the second floor.

Originally, a fruit store called SUGiTORA Fruit Shop was operated there, but it closed in 2008, much to the regret of regular customers. However, it made a comeback in 2017 as the gelato shop SUGiTORA!
The owner-chef, Mr. Sugita, is a talented chef who represented Japan in the Coupe du Monde de la Patisserie 2015 and won a silver medal, so you can enjoy original and innovative parfaits and delicious wine in the relaxed atmosphere of the restaurant, which is like a hideaway.

This pastry store specializes in baked goods and is owned by Sugitra.
The concept is baked sweets that can be eaten every day as an everyday snack.
Upon entering the store, you are entranced by the aroma of butter baking pastries. The counter at the front of the shop is crammed with madeleines, pound cakes, duck wares, cookies, and more.

The author loves financiers.
The tightly baked financier is richly buttery and authentic, with a soft aroma of sweet almonds.
The texture is firm on the outside and fluffy on the inside, making it addictive and delicious.

Another recommendation is the meringue cookie. Available in two flavors, strawberry and lemon, they have a crisp texture and refreshing fruity taste.
It also contains "Jumping Tora-chan" cookies in the same flavor, which look very cute and are useful as small gifts!

Also, don't miss this cookie tin! The tin is
It is like a jewel box filled with a variety of baked goods such as green tea and lemongrass, vanilla, chocolate and other sablé, florentine, beurre de neige, galette Bretonne, meringue, gelato shaped cookies, and many more. I gave one as a gift to a friend, and it was a big hit, combining both authentic taste and good looks. It is also available at the online store.

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Sugitra Patisserie Lab
Address: 56-1 Umenoki-cho, Ichijyoji, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto
Phone: 075-708-5058

HP:https://www.sugitora.com/patisserie-labo

6. OHAYO BISCUIT

Next stop.Ohayo Biscuit.It is.
This store is located a 15-minute walk from Imadegawa Station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway Karasuma Line, and is a cute confectionery store with a white exterior and brown door.
A wide variety of traditional French local pastries such as sablé, macarons, tarts, scones, and raisin sandwiches are available, and the authentic pastries are displayed in a lovely way.

One of the most representative menu items is the Carrot Cake. The firm texture of the dough is flavored with cinnamon and nutmeg. The dough is covered with cream cheese, and the savory nutty flavor of the topping goes perfectly with the cream cheese!
This is an excellent product with many repeat customers.

The "Raisin Sandwich" (pictured right) is a cookie filled with rum-soaked raisins and butter cream with white chocolate. This cream is unique and addictive! The cute looks and deep buttery flavor will enrich your cafe time at home.

Lunette" (photo left) means "glasses" in French. Raspberry jam is sandwiched between soft, leaf-shaped sablé. The red raspberry jam stands out against the white powdered sugar, and the crispy sablé and the jam with just the right amount of acidity are exquisite.

They are a perfect gift for those closest to you, as they are not too sweet and will last for a long time.

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Ohayo Biscuit
Address: 96-2 Aburahashizume-cho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto City
Phone: 075-411-9179

HP:https://www.facebook.com/OHAYObiscuit/

[Confectionary store division

La Classic

Next, let's take a look at the pastry baked goods!
First of all, the ShimogamoLa Classic."It is.

La Classic is a patisserie located near the World Heritage Shimogamo Shrine.
This restaurant was opened in August 2018 by Chef Kato, who trained for 12 years under Chef Kinzo Nishihara at the now-famous "Au Grenier d'Or" in Kyoto, where he worked as a sous chef.

The store is famous for its selection of cakes, baked goods, and confiture, all of which are rustic and simple, yet full of flavor.

As you enter the store, you will see a variety of cookies and mullangs on the left side of the room.
The "cookie assortment" is simple but unmistakably delicious, and is especially popular among women.

The "Sablé Chocolat Caramel Salé," a chocolate sablé sandwiched with caramel and a hint of salt, is also said to be very popular. Another popular item is the "Lemon Cake," which is said to be a masterpiece of the chef's wife, who was also a pastry chef at Grenière d'Or. The candy-like wrapping is eye-catching. The lemon zest and juice from a Mie Prefecture lemon, which has a mild acidity and aroma, are refreshing! The sweetness and texture of the thin layer of sugar coating (glass-a-roe) on the butter cake is pleasant, and it is a symbol of this store.

Cookie tins are also orthodox. Mr. and Mrs. Kato, who have had a yearning for cookie tins since childhood, spent three years creating these cookie tins with great care. The lineup is full of satisfaction, with the hope that the people who eat them will enjoy them. They weigh a hefty 500 grams.
In a word, the characteristics of this cookie tin can be summed up in one word: a combination of retro atmosphere and glamour, expressing the quality of the ingredients.
It contains 14 kinds of cookies.
The cookies with red "drained cherries" and green "angelica" on them give a retro feel.
The bright white, eye-catching "pretzel" shaped cookies are also from his wife's thoughts.
The simple sablé vanille allows you to enjoy the aroma of fermented butter and wheat. The crispy texture is irresistible.
Icing cookies in the shape of a baby pig with a refreshing lemon flavor. They go well with tea.

In addition, about 10 simple but sophisticated types of fresh confections are always available.
Shortcakes made with seasonal fruits are a seasonal treat. It features a fairly firm and elastic dough. It is perfectly balanced with the rich cream and freshness of the fruit.
We also recommend "Mont Blanc," a popular autumn product blending French chestnuts and Italian roasted chestnuts, and the specialty "Choux Classic," which bears the store's name. It is characterized by a generous amount of rich cream, a rich yet surprisingly smooth texture, and a crispy and savory taste.

The restaurant has an eat-in space where customers can enjoy sweets in a classical setting.

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■La Classic
Address: 1F, Tadasunomori Bldg. main building, 13-9 Shimogamo Morimoto-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto
Phone: 075-746-3059

HP:https://www.instagram.com/laklassique/

Lamarck

The next restaurant is about a 6-minute walk from Imadegawa Station, west on Imadegawa Dori and down to the south at the intersection with Shinmachi Dori.Lamarck."It is. It is located close to Doshisha University and the Imperial Palace.
It is a restaurant opened in May 2019 by chef-patissier Tatsuya Yoshida, who trained in Hotel Granvia Kyoto, Paris, Tokyo, and Osaka, together with his wife, also a pastry chef.

On the right as you enter, you will find a wide selection of takeout baked goods.
The lemon sable “Oiseaux de Bonheur” means "happy bird. It was created because his wife loves bird motifs. Its cute appearance has even been featured on the cover of a magazine.

There is also a wide variety of baked goods available, such as cakes au lounge, financiers, madeleines, and many other types of baked goods with authentic flavors. The financiers, in particular, were baked to perfection and had a strong almond pudding flavor and texture that I really liked.

A representative work of fresh confectionery is the matcha green tea opera "Huayagu Mori no Aroma" (Scent of the Flowery Forest). Alternating layers of matcha dough and matcha butter cream, grapefruit juice is kneaded into the chocolate cream and the rind into the bottom layer, adding just the right amount of bitter grapefruit flavor.
This product has been the subject of much media attention, including the release of a collaboration between Lotte's "Choco Pie" and this "Matcha Opera Cake".

The packaging is also unique: if you take out a cake, you can have it wrapped in a furoshiki (wrapping cloth) instead of a paper bag. The green logo on a white background makes it a perfect gift!

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■ Lamarck.
Address: 333-1 Benzaiten-cho, Shinmachi-nishiiru, Imadegawa-dori, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto
Phone: 075-496-8548

HP:https://www.instagram.com/lamarckkyoto/

■ Summary

Baked sweets can be carried at room temperature and do not fall apart.
Kyoto has a thriving baked goods scene.
We hope you will stop by between sightseeing tours and enjoy the gems of each famous store.