I visited ANDERSEN Lumine Tachikawa store on the 1st floor while shopping. The bread I chose this time was "Pain au Chocolat Guayaquil" for 497 yen. It was quite expensive! I thought it might be a collaboration with a famous pastry chef, but it seems to be different. It is made with Venezuelan cocoa. The bread was crispy and delicious, with a rich chocolate flavor, but 497 yen is too expensive! "Andersen Etrange" for 303 yen was chosen because it had the store's name. It had a sweet and simple taste that I liked. The chewy texture was also delicious. The "Raisin Roll" for 195 yen is a favorite of mine. It had plenty of raisins compared to others, giving a satisfying feeling. Thank you for the meal.

On a Sunday afternoon in June 2022, I visited the cafe and enjoyed a hot cafe latte for 300 yen and a freshly baked Étranger pastry for 290 yen. The pastry had a gentle sweetness with a sponge cake-like texture. The surface was crispy while the inside was moist. It seemed like a pastry that would bring joy to children! Although it was a large size, once I started eating, I couldn't stop and finished it quickly. The cafe latte was decent, neither good nor bad. Surprisingly, it was quite delicious! I recommend this combination!

Finally... I wrote a review for the meetup, so I'll write another review as well. For the meetup in Hachioji, I chose the fermented butter from "ANDERSEN" on the 1st floor of Lumine in Tachikawa as a souvenir. This butter is a collaboration between Ko-Iwai Dairy and "ANDERSEN". It's great for spreading on bread, using in cooking, or even on sweets. Actually, last year, my grandma from the countryside called me and said, "Mocha... I made red bean paste by myself the other day and it turned out really delicious. Do you want me to send some to you? Will your wife mind?" My wife is the type who welcomes anything that comes her way, so I agreed to have it sent. Then, a large amount of frozen red bean paste arrived, so I decided to make red bean butter toast using hard bread. I went to buy "ANDERSEN" English bread and found this fermented butter. Red bean butter toast made with this fermented butter is so delicious! First, spread the shaved fermented butter sparsely on the toast. Then, put the thawed red bean paste on top. Toast it in a toaster. Add more shaved butter randomly. The butter melts from the residual heat. Eat it... it's so delicious! It has more richness compared to tube butter.

This is a chain bakery shop, but Andersen here has a somewhat luxurious interior. All the products are stored in closed cases, and I think the design of these cases adds to the upscale feel. I tried a product I had never purchased before, called "Long Fermented Butter Roll," for 100 yen excluding tax. It had an ideal texture - fluffy, not too soft or too hard. The dough had a high-quality taste, and the pleasant butter flavor was irresistible. It's perfect as an additional item for breakfast.

Chain bakery shop. It is also located in the station building Lumine. The delicious and reliable bread is of course, but I feel that the staff at this shop are mostly professionals. Even though it's a bakery, they have a smile and considerate service. I always buy seasonal bread actively. The corn bread matched well with the sweet corn and the firm hard bread. I had it for breakfast with fried eggs, and the taste didn't disturb the meal.

Eat-in available ★ Revisited in February 2020 on a weekday night! Andersen has been renovated at some point. Being a chain store, all the bread is decently tasty. The atmosphere inside the store is calming and quite cozy. This time, I ordered a Frank bread and hot milk inside the store for just under 600 yen! The Frank bread, which was said to be freshly baked, wasn't exactly fresh. The bread itself is not bad! It's slightly sweet with a good elasticity, and the Frank is big with a satisfying bite. The location is convenient for use as well! It would be nice to have a menu inside the store though.

Yes, yes, on this day I went on a Tachikawa coupon drinking tour and visited two places. Well, my stomach is nicely full now, so I'll head home. Just kidding!! I ended up finding another souvenir and drifted into this shop♪ Tonight's catch is here: - TAK Danish (Chocolate) 176 yen - TAK Danish (Cherry) 176 yen I really like Danish pastries♥ So, I'll try them here at the holy land. As expected, I chose chocolate! I'll take a small bite. The soft Danish pastry doesn't have a strong butter flavor. The chocolate is not too sweet, with a gentle sweetness. However, I didn't feel the Danish pastry essence as much as I expected, which was a bit disappointing. It seems like my sister's choice of cherry was more popular. Thank you for the meal.

I wanted to have toast for breakfast tomorrow, but I forgot to buy bread! So I stopped by Andersen at Isetan on my way home. Unfortunately, they were sold out of sandwich bread. But when I went to Andersen at Lumine, they had it. Luckily, they have long business hours so they still had some left. Lately, I've been trying different types of brown bread. It's a bit pricey, but worth it. I haven't used Andersen much before, but it seems they have locations in various places. Thank you for the meal.

It was a rainy Sunday when the rainy season began. I came to Tachikawa alone to look for running wear. This Andersen shop was my first visit, and I read reviews from everyone and found out that the store was renovated in September last year. What impressed me inside the store was that most of the bread was displayed in transparent showcases with sliding doors. In a location where there is a lot of foot traffic, the cleanliness was very good. I hope other shops will follow suit. On my way back, I bought some bread. I bought a loaf of long-fermented bread and a Camembert croissant sandwich. It was a cloudy day with occasional raindrops when I visited. The female staff quickly put an ice pack on the sandwich and wrapped it in a paper bag, making sure it wouldn't get wet. The packaging was quick and thoughtful. The cash register here is a no-touch cash register, with a cash slot on the customer side. After payment, I received a receipt and a sticker from the staff. The bread was still freshly baked, with the packaging slightly open. I had it as toast the next day and it was delicious, with a crispy texture and a rich flavor. The Camembert croissant sandwich was filled with plenty of white sesame croissant, butter, mayonnaise, lettuce, pastrami beef, and cut Camembert cheese. The mild Camembert cheese paired well with the slightly salty pastrami beef, making it a delicious sandwich. I would like to visit again when I come to Tachikawa. Thank you for the meal.

In Lumine in Tachikawa, there is a bakery called "Andersen" on the 1st floor. This shop has been around for a long time, since I was a child. It must have been about 30 years, or maybe even longer. Recently, they have added a space where you can eat inside and the display has become more stylish. The bakery has always been delicious and my family loves their bread. We used to go there together and each pick our favorite bread. I always go for "Heidi's white bread" and "Dark Cherry". I have fond memories of eating them with stew made by my mother. On this day, I stopped by for the first time in a while. My girlfriend was with me for the first time. We picked out various breads while reminiscing. - Dark Cherry 240 yen - Garlic French Half 140 yen - Walnut Roll 180 yen - Trecorn Brioche 1/4 (Sesame bread) 150 yen - Milk French 150 yen - Heidi's white bread 150 yen We enjoyed them at home. Heidi's bread is so fluffy! I also like the baguettes here, they are to the liking of the Japanese. The French bread from here is also used at a restaurant I often visit.

- Dark Cherry (Danish) ¥240 excluding tax - Andersen's Curry Bread ¥220 excluding tax - Strawberry Quinamman ¥230 excluding tax Located on the first floor of the station building on the north side of JR Chuo Line Tachikawa Station, this bakery is known for its Danish pastries. The origin of "Andersen" is in Hiroshima. The founder of the bakery "Takaki no Pan" (later Takaki Bakery) was fascinated by Danish pastries and began making them. Seeking a Danish identity, they opened a bakery and restaurant complex called "Andersen." Now, it is an impressive bakery with stores nationwide. In the Tachikawa Station area, there is another store in the basement of Isetan, which may seem like a lot. Both stores have a clean and spacious eat-in space with the same variety of products. Today, I happened to visit LUMINE. I browsed through various items but couldn't resist trying the Danish pastries, which are the specialty of Andersen. I made my purchase and decided to take it to go this time. Here are my thoughts: [Dark Cherry (Danish)] The crispy Danish pastry dough is excellent, with a subtle aroma of fragrant wheat and butter. The cherry on top is juicy and not too sweet, providing a refreshing fruitiness. To balance the sweetness, there is white sugar icing and custard cream underneath the cherry, shifting the focus more towards a sweet treat. Buying this pastry was definitely a good choice. [Andersen's Curry Bread] This curry bread was exactly as expected, making it hard to describe. The bread dough is slightly thick, well-fried, and coated with crispy breadcrumbs. The curry inside is paste-like with a medium spiciness, resembling homemade curry. Simply delicious. [Strawberry Quinamman] A seasonal limited edition with strawberry jam inside the Quinamman. Personally, it wasn't to my liking. The combination of crispy dough and caramelized crunchy sugar should be enjoyable, but the jam in the center adds moisture, making the texture less crispy. While the strawberry jam was decent, the regular Quinamman might have been tastier. The crispy Danish pastry dough is definitely the highlight here. Overall, it was a satisfying experience. Thank you for the meal.

The cashier was quick, but the walnut bread I bought was disappointing as it was cold and hard. The salt bread from Antendo that I bought at the same time was tastier. I wonder if it would be better if I warmed it up? I might give it another try. I would be happy if they could warm it up for me before I catch the express train.

I had a sandwich and apple pie. The sandwich was full of ingredients and had a satisfying texture with soft bread. The apple pie was small but had a substantial filling. The aisle was relatively spacious, with ample space between tables, making it comfortable.

Eat-in available ★ Revisited in October 2017. Since the station building "Lumine" was renovated, the atmosphere in front of the store has changed. The logo has also changed, giving a lively feeling. I purchased cheese bread, stick cheese cake, and rye bread. There seems to be a shift in focus towards lighter dough and larger bread. The deliciousness has decreased. Not bad, but I feel like the quality has dropped a bit. Visited in March 2012. They should think more about their service! <Rating: 2.5> A nationwide chain bakery located on the 1st floor of Lumine adjacent to JR Tachikawa Station! I often pass by the front, but being in a station building... the convenience, taste, and variety are decent. This time, I visited on a Saturday night. It was around 7 pm, but the selection was limited. Less than 10 types. If it's a store in a station building... there is dissatisfaction with the lack of variety. So, I purchased walnut roll for 150 yen, Danish sausage roll for 220 yen, and spring vegetable quiche for 220 yen. All of them were decently delicious bread. The sausage was plump and had a good volume! The baking of the bread was particularly good. The size, price, and balance were not bad either. I have also been impressed by their baguette in the past, which had a moderate elasticity and was suitable for dishes like beef stew. However, I deducted points this time! There were more than five customers lined up in the store, but only two registers were open! Staff chatting in the back and a few staff leisurely carrying bread. The staff at the register were flustered. Some customers even returned the bread and left. Since it is located in a station building... I wish they would think a little more about it! Therefore, I gave a harsh evaluation.

Basic Information Location: 1st floor inside Lumine at Tachikawa Station. Features: While popular among the general public, the bakery offers authentic bread. On November 19, 2016: - Long-fermented bread (1/4 loaf) for 160 yen (excluding tax): The long fermentation process results in a chewy texture and lightness when baked. The flavor is enhanced, making it easy to enjoy. - Long-fermented whole wheat bread (1 loaf) for 330 yen (excluding tax): This bread, made with whole wheat, has a slightly rich flavor. It directly conveys the aroma of wheat, and the sweet scent is wonderful. Thank you for the meal.

I visited the store looking for a new cheese dessert, as I love pastries with cheese. Although I couldn't find my favorite Kouign-Amann that I had bought at another branch before, I decided to try the Danish cheese cake in stick form, which I used to enjoy in the past, and a lemon cake, which was a new experience for me. The Danish cheese cake brought back fond memories with its delicious taste, reminding me why I loved it in the first place. The lemon cake had a sweet white chocolate topping, but the sponge was fluffy and perfectly baked.

Andersen, a bakery chain originating from Hiroshima♪ I love it, and before starting using Tabelog, I used to buy from there often. But since starting with Tabelog, my purchasing frequency has decreased. In Tachikawa, there are Andersen stores in Lumine Tachikawa (currently ☆3.06) and Isetan (currently ☆3.15). The ratings for the two stores in Tachikawa are low on Tabelog, probably because they are chain stores, but both Andersen stores in Tachikawa have been very popular since I started using them over 10 years ago. There are always customers coming in. The low ratings may be because it is a popular store with a well-known name, so there may not be a need to post reviews intentionally. But I am a fan of Andersen Lumine Tachikawa store, so I keep revisiting and updating reviews♪ The Andersen store in Lumine Tachikawa is in the same location as before, even after the renewal of Lumine Tachikawa food floor. However, the interior layout has changed slightly. There is a large shared dining table (seats 8 people) where you can also use it as a cafe. Since the renewal of Lumine Tachikawa food floor, I have purchased from there three times this month alone. I am currently obsessed with the original products of Lumine Tachikawa store, such as the tomato, spinach, and carrot bread. I am weak for limited edition items and the carrot bread is just amazing! It is a bun with a diameter of about 10cm, fluffy and chewy. The tomato bread is not as fresh to me as I have bought it from other stores before, but the carrot bread is something I have never encountered before. Another item I keep repurchasing is the fairytale cookies♪ The fairytale cookies are produced by Andersen in Aoyama. There are four types: "The Pig Keeper Prince - Pig," "Thumbelina - Frog," "The Ugly Duckling," and "The Naked King." In June, they are planning to sell 5-6 types. The fairytale cookies are large and thick, giving a satisfying crunch. It's fun to have a bakery with a playful spirit, isn't it? ♡ *2015/5/29, ☆3.06 ------------------------------------------------682013/04/05 (visited in 2013/03): "Andersen Fairytale Turned into Bread" Ida-chan's Flower, Easter (Christian Resurrection Day) Bread At 9:55 am, Lumine Tachikawa is not yet open. There are many people passing through the 2F concourse in front of JR Tachikawa Station's ticket gate. The line of customers waiting for Lumine's 10 am opening is forming outside the 2F entrance of Lumine. Alright! 10 am! The opening call "Welcome"! As I entered Lumine, the staff in front of each store on the passage were standing and bowing to greet customers. It's a bit embarrassing when our eyes meet, isn't it? (laughs) I quickly went down from the 2F to the 1F on the escalator. The 1F is the food sales floor. There are famous sweet shops and deli shops near the escalator. Andersen is quite far back from the escalator's location, so regular customers who frequent the store know the location, but it may be a bit difficult for first-time visitors. However, it's not that hard to find! The narrow passage between Starbucks Coffee and Andersen is actually a passage to the restroom. Among the customers using the station building, there are quite a few customers using the restroom, so I think there are many customers passing by Andersen. (Lumine 1F floor map→http://www.lumine.ne.jp/tachikawa/map/) This time, I was the first Andersen customer in the morning. I was caught by the pop-up saying "March 31st is Easter" and when I entered the bakery, there were Easter mouse breads! They were chocolate breads. There were also hot cross buns, a Scottish Easter bread. I heard a voice saying, "The French bread has just been baked!" but this time, I decided to buy Easter bread like "Ida-chan's flower" inspired by Andersen's fairy tales. There are two Andersen stores in Tachikawa, and there is also Isetan Tachikawa store, but the Andersen I used to frequent about 10 years ago was the Andersen in the station building directly connected to the station (here). Isetan Tachikawa store is quite close to the station, but I was a bit lazy to walk around at that time (laughs), so I only used the Lumine store. Since starting using Tabelog, I have been exploring other bakeries, but Andersen ==========

When passing through Tachikawa, I always end up stopping by Andersen for some reason. I often buy from other stores, and I have accumulated quite a few Marguerite seals, which you get for every 210 yen spent. There are two types of Danish hearts, the large one costs 126 yen each, and the small one is sold by weight at 294 yen per 100g. I bought 8 pieces for a trial and it was almost 100g. The dough is of course Danish, crispy and delicious. There are two types of toppings, with sugar grains and walnuts sprinkled on the surface. I received advice to microwave it before eating, so I heated it for 10 seconds. The freshly baked flavor was revived and it was delicious. I often buy the bread with plenty of cheese here, which costs around 300 yen. Also, the walnut bread is good too. It's delicious and reasonably priced. I like it more than the Kobe-ya Kitchen on the same floor, but there you can eat in, while here it's only for takeout. I wish they could offer a light drink along with the bread, that would be nice. I also recently discovered Bakery Cafe Crown Tachikawa, which I really like, but Andersen's location in the station building is so convenient that I will continue to visit here frequently.

I don't have many opportunities like this, but before the deciding game for the Japan Series (the result was...), my partner gave me permission, so I went for a walk with Kira and bought sashimi at Uoriki. I also bought breakfast bread on a whim. Normally, I go to "Crown" near my house, but I was starting to get tired of it, so I went to Andersen in Lumine. It had been a long time since I last visited. I looked around and ordered a Petit Potato for 140 yen and a Garlic French (half size) for 120 yen. The total was 273 yen (tax included). These are my typical, orthodox choices at any shop. I'm not very familiar with bread, even though I used to sell bread at a workshop for people with intellectual disabilities, so I can't really give any expert opinions... The next morning, after reviving it in the microwave, the bread was surprisingly fluffy and delicious. That alone was enough to make it tasty. It was delicious. My list of bread shops has expanded. I will visit again. Thank you for the meal.