*Shine Muscat Millefeuille ¥1,800 *Iced Tea ¥360 *Caption ---------------------- *Introducing Shine Muscat to the popular One-Hand Millefeuille at "grenier"! The fluffy and crispy pastry filled with rich cream and Shine Muscat is irresistibly delicious! The pastry may crumble and make a mess around your mouth, but don't worry, diving right in is the way to go! That's how captivating the taste is ❤️ Just note that it's quite filling, so it's better to come with an empty stomach. Pairing it with the fragrant tea from "CHA YUAN" is also recommended! ☑️The Millefeuille is made to order, so there might be a bit of a wait. ☑️Only outdoor seating is available, no indoor dining. *Information ---------------------- *grenier Kitahama Store 1-3-8 Doshucho, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Camp Laville 1F Approximately 5 minutes on foot from Kitahama Station on various lines 【Business Hours】10:00-19:00 *These are the operating hours at the time of visit.

There is a specialty bakery called "Grenier" in Kitahama, with a chic old-fashioned building and a fruit-filled takeout crème brûlée mille-feuille. I saw people sitting on the chairs outside enjoying it. It looks delicious, but it might be a bit intimidating for an old man like me. Grenier is very popular in Osaka Umeda. They are planning to open a second store here in Kitahama in November 2022.

The mille-feuille was really delicious. I took two mille-feuilles and one smoothie to go, but mille-feuilles are not intended for take-out, so it's better to enjoy them at the bench outside the store or while walking. They are quite filling. They also have tea and baked goods, and I saw other customers coming specifically for the baked goods, so they must be delicious too. The atmosphere is relaxed and they make the mille-feuilles one by one, so it's recommended to visit when you have some extra time.

Located in Kitahama, Grenier is a bakery specializing in baked goods. The retro atmosphere will captivate your heart. Rows of various baked goods and flavored teas line up, making you excited. I love lemon cake. #Osaka #Kitahama #Grenier

I went again around 2:30 pm on Sunday. It seemed like the busiest time for this kind of shop, but I was able to purchase right away without waiting. As expected, it was not crowded in Kitahama, the office district on Sundays, so it might be a hidden gem. Today, they only had creme brulee, but that was fine since fruit flavors are hard to eat. It was rich and had a lot of custard inside. It was a bit pricey at 1,000 yen, but I felt satisfied.

I was interested in the takeout from Mille-Feuille, but the store was a bit hard to find as there was no signboard outside. After ordering, it took a while for the cute Mille-Feuille to be ready. It was a bit difficult to eat due to its cute appearance. The Mille-Feuille pastry was crispy and delicious, but a bit on the expensive side. I also bought some baked goods, which were moist and just to my liking. Although the prices were a bit high, the baked goods were delicious, so I will definitely be a repeat customer!

grenier Kitahama Store @patisserie_grenier is a shop that specializes in baked sweets and tea. They offer a delightful mille-feuille with seasonal fruits, so the menu changes depending on the season. On this day, they had strawberry, melon, lemon, and fruit mille-feuille. The mille-feuille is made to order, so you can enjoy watching them prepare it while browsing through the selection of baked sweets in the store. The interior of the store is also very cute. I specifically aimed for the melon this time, and it was incredibly delicious. The fully ripe melon was so juicy and paired perfectly with the crispy mille-feuille and creamy filling. It was amazing, although quite filling! Even though there is a branch in Umeda, I prefer the Kitahama store for its cozy atmosphere. Highly recommended! ❤️

It's a heavy but not too sweet mille-feuille that you can easily munch on. The shop is located slightly off the riverbank in Kitahama. I heard that a popular shop from Umeda opened in Kitahama, so I visited around 2 pm on a Sunday. The shop was a bit crowded with customers who came for snacks. I recommend checking if the shop is open on Instagram before going. Just in case. I was a bit shocked by the price of the strawberry mille-feuille (¥1600), but when I received it, I understood why. It was so heavy...! When I weighed it at home, it was a whopping 315g. I thought the pastry would have some cream mixed in, but it was filled with custard cream. The cut strawberries were generously packed in, which explained the weight. The custard was rich and creamy, complementing the strawberries perfectly. I wondered if the strawberries were locally sourced, but I'm not a strawberry expert, so I stopped thinking about it and just enjoyed how delicious and luxurious it was. Most customers buying were getting one each, but it's definitely too much (laughs). If you go with family or friends, I recommend sharing to make everyone happy (but if everyone does that, the shop's sales will be halved, so maybe not).

The Milfeuille available for food walking in Umeda is buzzing... I've been curious about it but haven't had the chance to try it. Now that the fruit-topped ones have started, it's my favorite melon season. The melon season has begun! There is also a shop in Kitahama following Umeda, Gruenie Kitahama, which is also a bakery and tea shop. And you can also eat Milfeuille here! Starting from May 2nd, they have introduced the Shizuoka-grown Musk Melon Milfeuille for 2,000 yen. There are chairs and benches in front of the store, so if you're lucky and they're available, you can eat there. We were lucky enough to find an empty seat. Even though I should have known from seeing the Milfeuille photos many times, my excitement level goes up because my favorite melon is on top. The fully ripe Musk Melon is so sweet that it drips, and it also contains fruit flesh and jelly, so you can really enjoy the melon. The square-shaped Milfeuille has a crispy pastry with plenty of custard cream inside. I used the melon skin as a spoon, which was a bit tricky to eat! But the deliciousness is worth forgiving that. It was worth waiting for the melon. Next time, I want to try it when my favorite peaches are in season. Kitahama seems less crowded than Umeda, so maybe it's not as well-known yet? Thank you for the meal. Gruenie Kitahama 06-6226-8868 Osaka, Osaka City, Chuo-ku, Doshucho 1-3-8 Kanpura Building 1F.

This is the popular shop in Kitahama, also found in Umeda. You can order the mille-feuille and have it made fresh. I had to wait as the third person in line, so I looked around the shop while waiting. The baked goods looked delicious. They had a wide variety of teas for sale. The mille-feuille that was made was quite large. It had fruits, cream, and crispy pastry on top and inside, and it was incredibly delicious. However, it was quite difficult to eat. The pastry crumbled easily. It would be challenging to eat while walking. I enjoyed it on the bench outside the shop since it was sunny, but I wondered what would happen on a rainy day. There were no spoons, forks, or napkins provided, so if you plan to eat on the go, you need to be prepared.

I visited the restaurant right after it opened. There was already one customer ahead of me! Although there is also a Umeda branch, the Kitahama branch seems to be popular too! I bought a limited-time-only Sakura Mille-feuille to take out! They make it after you order, and it was ready in about 10 minutes. I ate it on the bench outside the shop. It was heavier and more voluminous than I expected! The crispy mille-feuille has sakura bean paste, matcha chiffon, cherry sauce, sakura cream, and custard generously layered inside! It also had salt-pickled sakura on top, so it's recommended to eat it in a balanced way. I personally found the sakura cream and sakura bean paste very delicious! The elegant sakura flavor makes it seem like you could eat as much as you want. Although I initially thought it was heavy, I finished it in no time! If I ever go to Osaka again, I would love to try different flavors.

If you walk a little towards Temma Bridge from Kitahama Station, you will find a building called Grunier Kitahama that is not easily visible from the outside but intriguing enough to not pass by. I initially stopped by to try their pastries after seeing them through the window, but I was surprised when I saw the word "Mille-feuille" at the counter. Even more surprising was the fact that they offered a portable Mille-feuille (pictured is the Sakura Mille-feuille). I had always thought of Mille-feuille as a delicate pastry that you have to break apart with a fork to eat, so I was impressed. First of all, it's huge. I've never had such a big Mille-feuille before. And it's not just filled with cream inside, as you might expect. That would be a cream puff. It is properly layered, with flavors changing as you progress through it, including sakura cream, pickled sakura, custard, and more. It was a complete taste experience, even though I couldn't quite understand all the flavors. They also have the princess of cakes, the strawberry Mille-feuille, and a brulee Mille-feuille where the top is caramelized like a creme brulee. The prices range from 1000 to 1500 yen (for those using high-quality fruits), so it's not cheap, but considering the thought put into the dough, fruits, cream, and the texture, I don't think it's expensive at all. This place is not a gimmick; they have put effort into creating these pastries. I like to call them "transformer dishes" because they transform the traditional form into something different, and often the traditional version is better (like pre-folded crepes or short, individually wrapped churros). This Mille-feuille was truly revolutionary for me. It felt like a childhood dream come true for a little extra money as an adult. The taste, the size, everything about it was just perfect. There is no seating inside the store (there's only one bench outside), so it's more of a grab-and-go experience. While cakes are often associated with a leisurely atmosphere, this place offers a different experience, so be prepared for that. Enjoying a Mille-feuille on the go is totally fine, but if you have the chance to sit and savor it, I highly recommend it.

Umeda's popular bakery inspired by a Parisian attic and tea house ☺︎ This time I visited the Kitahama store ~♡ I purchased the ❤️ Sakura Millefeuille ¥1380 (tax included) with salted cherry blossoms / cherry blossom meringue / cherry blossom cream custard / cherry blossom paste / strawberry / matcha pound cake. Although it's a take-out menu, be careful as it can get messy to eat on the go! You can sit on the chairs or benches outside the store ☺︎ The Kitahama store is less crowded and recommended ◎ It was delicious ♡ Thank you for the meal ♡ I will visit again ♡ Closed: Refer to the store's Instagram account. Payment: Cash / Credit card.

A popular bakery specializing in baked goods with long lines in Chayamachi, Umeda. Among the four varieties of Milfeuille, the most popular is the Mont Blanc, sweet potato, strawberry, and a high-end version of strawberry. I tried the Mont Blanc, which is exclusive to the Kitahama store. The interior of the store has a Korean-style decor that is very Instagrammable. I didn't have high expectations for the Milfeuille, thinking it was just for show, but it was surprisingly delicious. The Milfeuille was incredibly crispy! I've never had such a crispy Milfeuille before! The cream was also delicious, with homemade custard, chestnut cream, animal cream, and a crispy cookie layer that looks thin but has a lot in it! Not just for show, it was really tasty! I was delighted. However, it's a bit difficult to eat neatly, and it's a bit unfriendly that they don't provide napkins or spoons, especially considering the high price. It takes a little time to make the Milfeuille after ordering. There are no seats inside the store, just a small seating area outside, so it's best to think of it as a place for eating on the go. Be careful on rainy or very cold days.

Located in Umeda and Kitahama, this shop offers a variety of baked goods and teas. The exterior and interior of the shop are stylish and inviting. Upon entering, you will find an array of baked goods and teas on display. I ordered a special strawberry mille-feuille, where they fill the cream after you order. I was surprised by the size, which was much larger than I had imagined! It was incredibly delicious. The crispy mille-feuille pastry was generously filled with delicious cream and a large strawberry. The combination of cream and strawberry was perfect. It was so delicious that I couldn't resist finishing it all in one go! I would definitely want to visit again when I am in Osaka.

There is a popular shop in Umeda as well. I was told that it's better to go here by car, so I visited the Kitahama store. The exterior is very cute, and inside the store, there are rows of baked goods. I was looking for the Instagrammable Mille-feuille that you can hold in your hand!! You can order it and have it made for you. It was larger and heavier than I had imagined. Inside the crispy pastry, there is plenty of custard cream. It has quite a weight to it. It was not only cute but also delicious, which surprised me. The price was a bit high at 1500 yen.

After obtaining information, I finally visited a famous pastry shop in Umeda known for its popular Mille-feuille with long queues. It's called "Grunier Kitahama Store." It opened in February and is located quietly like the Umeda store. There is a bench outside the store where two girls are eating. I walked past them and entered the store. The interior is very cute, with a lovely staff member at the back of the store. There is a menu of Mille-feuille on the counter, with four different types available. This time, I ordered the "Sweet Potato Roasted Mille-feuille" for 1500 yen (tax included). After paying, the staff member went to the back of the store to prepare the Mille-feuille. I had obtained permission to take photos inside the store, so I took my time taking pictures. It's really, really cute, like a theme park shop. There are also plenty of baked goods that all look delicious. The chairs and tables inside are for decoration only, so there is no eating in. There is a staircase, but no second floor. The name "Grunier" means attic in French. Once the Mille-feuille was ready, I received it and left the store. I ate it while walking. The Mille-feuille was slightly warm, heavy due to the roasted sweet potato inside. It had a crispy and crunchy texture, and it was delicious! As I took a few bites, I could taste the roasted sweet potato, cream, and custard cream, each with its own sweetness that was not overwhelming. However, the Mille-feuille pastry crumbled and got on my face and clothes. But it was delicious. It was a substantial portion, so I was full after eating. It was very delicious, thank you for the meal. The staff member was alone, and a customer came while they were making the Mille-feuille in the back, but the customer left without being served. Maybe it would be better to have two staff members, one for customer service and one for making the pastries?

Inside the store, there were various baked goods and teas, but the main attraction was definitely the mille-feuille! The special strawberry mille-feuille costs 1667 yen, while the regular strawberry mille-feuille costs 1482 yen. The difference between the two seems to be the type of strawberry used. The mille-feuille is so crispy that there are a lot of crumbs when eating it...haha. The cream is also generously filled, making it a satisfying treat! ✨

I've been seeing this pie a lot lately? I thought it was only available at Grand Front, but I found it in Kitahama too! Since it seemed less crowded here, I decided to go. I arrived a little after 3 pm. There was one group waiting in line. After that, more and more customers arrived, but I think there were only about 5-6 groups waiting. I waited for about 20 minutes. It seems like they take orders for each group, so that's probably why the wait is long. This time, I ordered the Special Strawberry Mille-feuille for 1,800 yen, which I often see on Instagram. When they handed it to me, the strawberries were so big and heavy that they fell off immediately, causing a big mess. The staff was very kind, but I wish they had warned me! I couldn't even take a picture, so I asked them to remake it. As you can see, it's quite difficult to eat! However, it was more delicious than I expected. I thought it would be very sweet, but it wasn't that much. It's just that it's quite a large portion! I had already eaten a lunch course before, so I couldn't finish it. Once you eat it, you'll be satisfied, but you might also want to eat it again.

Visited around 10:30 am on a holiday. There were 3 groups of customers already, but since it was takeout only, it was not crowded by around 11 am. While the Hankyu Umeda store is busy all day, the Kitahama store seems to be more relaxed. I entered the store, placed my order and paid at the counter. After paying, I received a number tag and waited inside while looking at the baked goods. This time, I ordered the Special Strawberry Mille-feuille (1,800 yen). The Special version had huge strawberries as toppings. The pie crust was crispy and flaky, and inside was a rich custard cream with plenty of strawberries. It was a cute and delicious luxurious mille-feuille. Even though it was for takeout, there was no special packaging to take it home, so I had to eat it there. There were benches and chairs in front of the store, but if they were full, you would have to eat somewhere else, which could be a bit difficult. Wet wipes are essential as they do not provide hand towels. There is a trash can in front of the store.