This shop specializes in hard bread. Last time I came to Hakata, my friend recommended the mentaiko France bread, so I took a train ride to try it out, but it turns out it's located around Nakasu. This time, I decided to try this bakery instead. I arrived around 8 am and there were about 15 groups of people already in line. It was quite popular! I waited for about 20 minutes. Remembering my experience from two years ago, I carefully chose the bread I wanted to try. The shop has a one-way style, so once you pass by, you can't go back, making it challenging to choose with the tongs. I selected the prosciutto camembert casquette and the Earl Grey sweet bread. The hard French bread was the best! The aroma of the wheat made all my fatigue disappear. If you visit, make sure to try the harder bread options. The mentaiko France bread seems to be a popular choice, so I recommend trying that first. The Earl Grey bread had a lovely tea aroma and was unexpectedly soft. However, the casquette was more impressive. With so many options, I feel like I want to visit this devilishly tempting shop every time I'm in Hakata (in a good way). Be prepared to wait in line, but it's definitely worth it!

Chocolate donut for 248 yen, morning sandwich for 324 yen, total 572 yen. I went around 1 pm on a weekday and it wasn't too crowded. I ended up eating the chocolate donut the next day, but I think it would be better to eat it on the same day. The sandwich bread was probably salted bread, and I liked the filling!

I went to a popular bakery in Nakasu, Fukuoka for breakfast. I bought a Honey Mustard Chicken Orange Sandwich for 496 yen and a Stock Curry Bun for 280 yen. When I arrived 10 minutes before opening time, there were already over 30 people in line. The line was split into two, and I didn't know which line was for the bakery and which was for people wanting to drink coffee inside. I ended up in the line on the left, which turned out to be for the bakery. The right line was for those wanting to drink coffee inside the shop. Since the shop was full, I went outside and up the stairs to the rooftop where I enjoyed my food while looking out over Nakasu.

Overall Rating (5-point scale, average): 4.1 Lunch at home with takeout snacks. Located in Hakozaki, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka City with a main store. Collaborates with "Coffee County" and has an online shop. Taste/Quality: 4.5 - The texture is chewy and the aroma and flavor spread as you chew. The classic "Mentaiko France" is good, but I prefer the other classic chocolate bread "Cacao de Chocolat" for 302 yen (as of September 2023). Service: 4 - Allergy information is provided. Hygiene/Cleanliness: 4 Atmosphere: 4 - You will be soothed by the wooden display tables, dried flowers hanging from the ceiling, and trees. Cost Performance: 4 - It may be a bit pricey, but the chewy ingredients and elaborate work justify the price.

A collaboration store between Hakozaki's Pan Stock and Kurume's Coffee County was opened in the Tenjin Chuo Park Nishi Nakasu area. Although there are individual shops that handle both genres, a permanent store where popular shops from both genres team up in Nakasu is a must-visit. I thought that if I went in the morning on a weekday, I could take my time choosing, but surprisingly, there were quite a few customers at the outdoor eat-in terrace (if you can call it that). When I entered the store, it was unexpectedly crowded inside. I underestimated it. Since I had plans to visit other places later, I intended to just have a light snack and coffee, but I couldn't decide. I walked around with a tray and tongs, planning to go back to the starting point to choose again, but more and more customers lined up, making it impossible for a second round. As I approached the register, I hesitated about what to do, and in the end, I chose Arare-chan (¥118), a small mountain-shaped, fluffy, slightly sweet salt bread. The origin of the name is a mystery. After paying, I went to the Coffee County booth and ordered Brazil Guariloba Farm Medium Light Roast Double Fermentation. I had bought beans at Coffee County Tokyo the other day and hadn't tried them yet, so this was my first time trying them here. These beans were prepared for this year's national barista competition. This coffee has a high quality and goes perfectly with Arare-chan. It was an unexpected but perfect match. A great combination at this fun store. If I have the opportunity to visit Fukuoka again, I will definitely come back. As an aside, I wanted to buy Pandemi, but it wasn't on the shelf. Instead, I chose a brioche, which turned out to be another big hit (it had a pancake-like shape, not the typical brioche shape).

This is a very beautiful and stylish shop. The mentaiko French bread for takeout costs 475 yen. The bread is crispy and quite firm. The mentaiko has the perfect amount of saltiness, not too strong or too weak. There is a generous amount of butter, making it very delicious.

I've always wanted to go, but since I usually play golf on weekdays, I never had the chance to visit this place for breakfast. Starting tomorrow, I will be going on a two-night, three-day trip to visit museums and art galleries in Ueno, Tokyo. My wife gave me strict orders not to play golf due to the risk of heatstroke preventing me from enjoying the trip, so finally, I will be able to visit this breakfast spot. I arrived at the restaurant before 7:30 am because there was a review mentioning that it sold out by 7:50. When I arrived, there was only one group of two customers waiting, probably due to the uncertain weather. However, by the time they started distributing the tickets at 7:50, there was already a considerable line, and the breakfast was sold out. The staff politely informed us of this. Even after that, there were travelers from overseas coming to the restaurant one after another. At 7:50, I received the ticket and moved closer to the entrance. While waiting, I admired the coffee-making process at the coffee county shop inside the restaurant. At 8:00, with a cheerful voice, they announced the opening of the restaurant. The staff at the reception explained the seating options (inside or outside) and the types of coffee available. You can choose from six types of coffee beans, and you can choose between hot or iced coffee. This time, I chose to sit outside and ordered a hot Ethiopian dark roast coffee. The breakfast payment is cash only, and it cost 1375 yen. The staff will guide you to your seat. I held onto the ticket and sat at the designated outdoor table. After waiting for about 5 minutes, a male staff member from Coffee County served the coffee. He also brought a description of the coffee beans. While reading the coffee bean description, I waited for about a minute. Then, a female staff member brought the breakfast set. They mentioned that you can have unlimited refills of bread. The breakfast set included baguette, lasagna, pork rillettes, galette, salad with fresh vegetables, chicken breast ham, boiled egg, sautéed Tsunomurasaki (a type of vegetable), tiramisu, and coffee. Everything was delicious, and I was satisfied with the quality, quantity, price, staff service, and atmosphere. It is definitely worth lining up for this breakfast. The table in front of me was occupied by two women from Tokyo, and they said they would definitely recommend it to their friends when they travel to Fukuoka. If you want to enjoy a leisurely breakfast instead of a rushed morning, I highly recommend this place. Additional note: After having breakfast, I bought some bread from the shop as a souvenir. They accept electronic payments for this. Additional note: This is a wonderful restaurant where the staff's customer service is well-trained. Due to my job, I tend to observe the staff's actions and responses, and I was very impressed by their professionalism.

I visited this bakery, Pan Stock, during my solo trip to Fukuoka, and I really wanted to visit it. There are two stores, but I visited both at the Tenjin location. On the first day, around 8:50 am, I bought a Kibic as a dessert for breakfast. It is a shell-shaped bread filled with plenty of custard. It was so soft that I was worried the dough would tear when taking a photo, but it had a satisfying amount of custard, not too sweet, and could be eaten like a drink. On the second day, I aimed for their morning set, so I arrived around 7:10 am and lined up until 8 am. The morning set is limited to 16 servings, and they start distributing tickets around 45 minutes before opening. I was lucky to get the first ticket and entered the store when it opened at 8 am. First, you choose your drink and then wait for the morning plate. I chose iced coffee with a refreshing aftertaste. The morning plate consisted of two simple bread slices, salad chicken, lasagna, soft-boiled egg, salad with purple cabbage, butterbur sprouts, potato galette, curry, tuna salad, paprika, and various other items, which were beautifully arranged and satisfying. (Bread is all-you-can-eat) Lastly, a tiramisu dessert was included, which was made with cream cheese cream and bread, providing a perfect bite-sized treat. The staff, mostly female, were polite, but one male staff member was unfriendly, which was disappointing. However, the taste of the bread was excellent, and I bought various bread including the Mentaiko French bread for takeaway, all of which were delicious. Especially the Mentaiko French bread! When reheated, the Mentaiko butter oozed out, perfectly matching the wheat aroma of the baguette. There is no other bakery where the bread itself is so delicious. I highly recommend trying it!

This is Panstock's Tenjin store. A popular shop. In the early afternoon on weekdays, the eat-in space and terrace seats were almost full. There was no line, but customers kept coming in to buy bread. Following the signs and arrows on the walls and floor, I picked up some delicious-looking items. The selection was getting low - quickly took a blurry photo to not cause inconvenience. At the checkout, I ordered the "Apple and Brie Cheese" ¥356, "Pistachio Tourbillon" ¥280, "Potato Focaccia" ¥194, "Italian Blessing" ¥194, "Olive and Cheese Wreath" ¥302, and "Mentaiko France" ¥475. I tried them as soon as I got home. I bought the "Italian Blessing" because it was listed as a popular item. It was small and cute. It had prosciutto, cream cheese, cherry tomatoes, and a pizza-like taste - so delicious! Oh, I should have bought another one. The focaccia was fluffy. The pistachio one had a perfect balance of almond sweetness and raspberry. The "Apple and Brie Cheese" was my favorite. The famous Mentaiko France was really delicious. We had it as a snack with alcohol, and it was gone in no time. I was a bit tipsy, so no photos, but they were all very tasty. I understand why this is a popular shop. Thank you for the meal!

I visited around 1:30 pm. The shop was smaller than I expected, but there were plenty of breads for sale on the premises. I bought anko butter, mentaiko French half, donuts, and summer stollen. The mentaiko French was incredibly delicious, so I want to buy it again during my trip, but I'm also curious about other breads. The anko butter was also delicious, so I have a feeling that all the breads are delicious, and I plan to visit the Hakozaki shop during my trip.

During the Obon holiday, I arrived at the bakery at 8:45 in the morning. I was able to enter around 9:15. When I opened the door, there were shelves full of bread! There was a one-way route to the counter, so I followed the line to choose my bread. There were so many options that I had a hard time deciding. For dining in, it was a one drink system, so I ordered at the coffee shop inside. The staff asked about my coffee preferences and were very polite. I ordered a salmon and cream cheese baguette sandwich with a hand-drip hot coffee. The baguette had a nice firm texture and the flavor of the bread really stood out, complementing the salmon, cream cheese, and onions perfectly. The hot coffee they made was also very satisfying. For takeout, I got a half-sized mentaiko (spicy cod roe) baguette, an orange pain d'epices, and a cocoa chocolate bread with apple and cream cheese. The mentaiko baguette had butter seeping into the bread, creating a crispy texture when reheated. It's no wonder it's a recommended item. The orange pain d'epices was a favorite of mine, with raisins, nuts, and spices mixed in. It had a great taste. The cocoa chocolate bread was a classic choice, with a chewy texture and plenty of chocolate mixed in. The atmosphere of the bakery was lovely, and I can't wait to visit again soon.

"Mentai France is a famous bakery. The Mentai France is delicious, crispy with plenty of mentaiko, but it seems high in calories and quite oily. It's also too hard for elderly people to eat for sure. I also tried the Pain au Chocolat, which was delicious too. If there was more chocolate inside, it might be even tastier."

Today's meal was at Panstock in Tenjin. They open at 8 am, and when I arrived about 10 minutes early, there was a long line. Since it was raining, the outside seats were not available, so I waited for one of the 6 seats at the counter inside. After about 50 minutes of waiting, I was finally seated. I ordered the morning menu. You can choose from 6 types of coffee. I chose a well-balanced Colombian coffee. My wife chose a bitter Ethiopian coffee. The morning plate was filled with lots of vegetables, chicken curry, and galette, all of which were very delicious and it was clear why they are so popular. Plus, there was dessert - tiramisu with mascarpone cheese, which was delicious.

I had a day trip to Fukuoka for business, and after finishing a meeting at the site, I returned to Nakasu. I had some free time before dinner, so I stopped by Panstock to buy some mentaiko (spicy cod roe) France bread to take home. I arrived at the store around 5:30 PM, and they still had some bread left. I bought the following items: - Mentaiko (spicy cod roe) France bread: This is an amazing specialty that I believe surpasses all other mentaiko bread out there. It's delicious as is, and even better when reheated. - Organic cinnamon and walnut levain: The combination of cinnamon and sugar is perfect in this bread. It's really tasty. - Cheese and onion ring: This bread is loaded with fresh onions, cheddar cheese, and Gruyère cheese. The texture and taste are great. Panstock opens early in the morning and also serves coffee, so it's a nice place for breakfast. It's conveniently located, making it a good spot to buy bread as a souvenir. When you visit Fukuoka, I highly recommend trying their mentaiko France bread!

I visited the bakery around midday today. I had a sandwich with shiso leaves and tuna for 410 yen, a sweet caramel nut pastry for 226 yen, and a potato bread for 205 yen. It was a reasonably priced meal at 841 yen. There was also a bread with a cucumber inside that caught my eye, but I haven't tried it yet.

As soon as I entered the stylish and cozy store, a pleasant smell of baking bread hit me. There were about 50 different types of bread displayed in the store, giving the impression that they specialize in hard bread. I chose the red bean butter bread. Despite expecting it to be hard, it was surprisingly soft and very easy to eat. I gave it 4 stars because there was not much butter, but it was delicious so I would like to go back again.

Even though I have been here many times, this is my first post. This week will be my second visit, and when I arrived around 10:30, there was a line inside the store, probably because it was right before the long weekend. For lunch, I had a ham and camembert cheese sandwich, an apple and brie cheese bread, and an olive and cheese wreath bread. The total came to 1046 yen and it was delicious.

◆Turning a great dish into a delightful treat, the Olive and Cheese Wreath offers a crunchy texture with a perfect balance of salty cheese and tangy olives. The Organic Cinnamon and Cream Cheese Frosting on a croissant pastry exudes a delicate buttery aroma, complemented by the exotic cinnamon and refreshing lemony cream cheese. The Black Sesame Red Bean Donut features a soft and chewy dough filled with loosely cooked red bean paste and coated with sweet black sesame sugar, creating layers of sweetness. This paired well with the robust and fruity Hand Drip Coffee from Coffee County.◆Menu Items: Olive and Cheese Wreath, Organic Cinnamon and Cream Cheese Frosting, Black Sesame Red Bean Donut. Additional: Hand Drip Coffee (Ethiopian Roast) from Coffee County. Price per person: 847 yen for the morning set.◆About the Restaurant: A popular bakery known for its hard bread made through high hydration and long fermentation, owned by Tetsuo Hirayama who trained in both Tokyo and France. The second branch, located in Tenjin Chuo Park, collaborated with the popular coffee shop Coffee County in Kurume.◆Order Information: Olive and Cheese Wreath - 308 yen, Organic Cinnamon and Cream Cheese Frosting - 286 yen, Black Sesame Red Bean Donut - 253 yen. For dine-in, a drink order is required at the adjacent Coffee County.◆Source: Information from a website article on Tenjin. Thank you for the meal!

I went to the cafe without any preparation and had a hard time deciding among the cute breads lined up. I finally made my decision and headed to the register, only to remember the must-buy Mentaiko France, and ended up with a cream bread shaped like a morning meal overflowing with cream. The prosciutto and camembert sandwich was so rich that I couldn't tell if it was cheese or butter. The Mentaiko France, which I don't usually buy, was the most delicious. I had a happy time at the theme park, snacking on various breads and drinking Coffee County's coffee. And I was healed by a Korean sister who talked to me, making it a happy morning time. This week's third cup of Coffee County was from Rwanda, a natural process. It was served in a wine glass and was like a refreshing white or tea-like coffee, maybe my favorite. Coffee County's coffee is consistently delicious - I now understand why it's loved by everyone. It was a week of discoveries. Next time, I might intentionally choose a medium or dark roast at Coffee County to see if I can find something new. I'll definitely be visiting Ike-no-Hana a lot. #Coffee #Fukuoka.

I lined up at 10 am on a regular day to buy mentaiko croissants. I love them. Also, I bought a soft bread with a hint of sweetness for the first time. When I bought it, it was still warm, and I couldn't resist eating it right away. It had a fluffy, slightly chewy texture. I wanted to eat it with olive oil, but I ended up eating it as it is.

My partner wanted to eat bread, so I went for a walk to get some. It was evening, but there were quite a few bread options available! I tend to buy too much bread because I love it. The park in the evening was very pleasant, so I also bought some coffee and sat on a bench for a while. The coffee was a bit expensive, but I enjoyed eating bread and relaxing in the park. Thank you for the meal! (^^)