Visit Tokyo: Boulangerie Asanoya

All throughout Tokyo you'll find many, many bakeries, selling all sorts of sweet and savory eats.

We stopped at Boulangerie Asanoya at Tokyo Station, a popular shop with locations all throughout Japan.

Basil Sausage Dog

Cinnamon Roll

Beef Stew Bun

Curry Bun with Fried Onions

Since I usually prefer savory over sweet, I went with the Curry Bun with Fried Onions.  It was good - I just wished it were warmer. 

The Cinnamon Rolls were gigantic.  I was hesitant to let my kids eat them, but I just let them go for it (we were on vacation, after all).  

Boulangerie Asanoya was a great place to stop for a quick bite!

Boulangerie Asanoya
1-9-1, Marunouchi

Chiyoda, Tokyo Prefecture
+81 3-3211-5640

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Visit Tokyo: Sandog Inn Kobeya

While in Ginza, we stopped at Sandog Inn Kobeya for a quick snack break.

This bakery, which has locations throughout Tokyo, offers all sorts of sweet and savory eats.  Since we visited during sakura season, they even had a couple of sakura treats for sale.  Of course, I had to get one of them - the Sakura Scone!

It was so good!  Bakeries in Japan really know how to make amazing scones. 

We also ordered the below treats - a Melon Pan, Cherry Pastry, Cinnamon Pastry, and Hot Dog Croissant.

My kids loved the cherry pastry!

There is so much to choose from at Sandog Inn Kobeya!

Sandog Inn Kobeya

Japan, 〒104-0028 Tokyo

Chūō, Yaesu, 2−1 八重洲地下街中1号
+81 3-5299-9190

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Visit Tokyo: Le Pain Quotidien

Le Pain Quotidien is a worldwide bakery / cafe chain that originated in Brussels, and has three locations in Tokyo.

We went to the Shibakoen location twice - once to dine in, and once to pick up baked goods. 

Le Pain Quotidien offers a tantalizing array of baked goods, both sweet and savory.  You can watch the freshly-baked goods being made through a huge glass window.

Since it was sakura season, they even offered a couple of seasonal treats.

Sakura Scone, Chocolate D'amand, Belgian Chocolate Scone, Pain aux Raisins

Flute

Cinnamon Roll

Sakura Scone

Ham & Cheese Croissant

Sesame Bread

Belgian Brownie

The Sakura Scone was really delish!  

One of the top sellers is the Flute, which is rolled in hazelnuts and raisins.

Kids Mac and Cheese

Classic Croque Monsieur

Ham & Gruyere Omelette

Mushroom Omelette

I had the Classic Croque Monsiuer, which came with a mesclun salad, three types of mustard, and roasted potatoes.  It was a hearty meal!

Kids meals come with orange juice, fruit, and cookies!

The breads are definitely a must-try, whether you like sweet or savory.

Le Pain Quotidien was a great place for breakfast, and the perfect spot for a baked treat!


Le Pain Quotidien
3-3-1 Shibakoen, Minato 105-8560

Tokyo Prefecture
+81 3-6430-4157

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