"Kasuga Bakery" is a bakery chain mainly located in the Kitasen area. I originally planned to visit their main store along Shin-Midosuji (R423) near Midorigaoka Station (although it's about a 15-minute walk from the station) by bicycle, but upon checking their website, I found out that they also have a store near Hankyu Takarazuka Line's "Hattori-Tenjin Station" on Route 176, which is closer to my home. I wasn't really into the "luxury bread" trend until last year, but this year, I wanted to try different things, so I decided to purchase from them! [Interior] The store is a small space of about 2-3 tatami mats. When I visited, they had implemented measures against COVID-19, such as limiting the number of customers inside to two, providing alcohol spray at the entrance, and setting up vinyl sheets for splash protection at the counter. There was only one female staff member behind the counter, but since it's a small store, it didn't feel uncomfortable at all. Their lineup consists of only one item, the "KASUGA Bread 1.5 pounds for 650 yen (tax included)", and they offer to slice it for you. I usually use 5 slices per pound, so I asked for 8 slices for the 1.5 pounds I purchased. When I got home, I wrapped each slice in plastic wrap and stored them in the freezer. The next day, I toasted a slice. It had a crispy texture but was incredibly light in flavor. The sound of the crispy bite was satisfying, and the crust was soft. Before I knew it, I had finished the slice without even noticing the crust. I spread my favorite "Fochon blueberry jam" on it, but I found that using only half the usual amount of jam allowed me to fully enjoy the bread's light taste. Compared to other bakeries, I prefer this to "Nishikawa". While "Nishikawa" also has a light texture, I found it too sweet for breakfast and got tired of it quickly. Until recently, you had to go to the city center to get this kind of high-quality bread, but now you can find them in the suburbs like Hattori-Tenjin Station, Midorigaoka Station, and neighboring stations like Higashi-Mikuni Station. There's also "Kosho" near Midosuji Line's Esaka Station. It turns out that "Kasuga Bakery" is part of the same group as "Victoire" by Crista Nagahori, famous for its brioche. I've always been a "rice for breakfast" person, but having bread in the morning is also delightful. Rating: - Solo Female Experience: ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ - Will Visit Again: ★★★★★"

I regularly eat the bread from a bakery near my grandmother's house. The bread is rich in butter, giving it a flavorful, fluffy and moist texture. It's delicious toasted, but also enjoyable when eaten as is. The taste and attention to detail definitely justify the price, but personally, I find it a bit too rich sometimes. I think it's best enjoyed occasionally.

Casually browsing the internet, I found out that a new bakery specializing in shokupan (Japanese bread) has opened in Hattori called Shokupan Kobo Kasuga! I really love the shokupan from this place! Since Hattori is close by, I can easily go and buy some. The location is just a 5-minute walk east from Hankyu Hattori Tenjin Station along Route 176! Since it's a new store, it's naturally clean and has a sense of cleanliness, which is nice. Before going, I called in the evening to reserve some bread. When I went to pick it up after 6 pm, they only had reserved items left, and they had to turn away walk-in customers. The store is open until 7 pm, so be sure to make a reservation! The shokupan is priced at 590 yen per loaf, which is about 1.5 pounds in size. It's soft and fluffy, and even the crust is soft, so you can enjoy it without any worries! The aroma of the bread is also nice, with a pleasant scent of wheat. It's been a while since I've had it, but this is still my favorite. Although it's not cheap, why not treat yourself to a luxurious shokupan for breakfast once in a while? Kasuga-san, I would be happy if you could open a shop a little closer to Shin-Osaka! Thank you for the delicious meal.

The store is located along Route 176, away from the shopping street, and its entrance is narrow, making it easy to miss when driving by. It is a bread specialty store that only sells high-quality bread for 580 yen each. It seems to be popular, as when I visited, there were only two slices left that could be cut. The bread has a satisfying weight to it, yet it is fluffy. I enjoy eating it as is without toasting it, as it is naturally sweet. The store recommended wrapping each slice individually in plastic wrap and storing them in a Ziploc bag in the freezer. This way, the taste remains the same even after thawing, so I freeze them on the day of purchase to preserve the flavor. There was also a slightly discounted version available at 480 yen for the previous day's stock on the top right shelf.

There was a new bakery called "Hattori" that opened up! It seems to be the third store following the ones in Minamisenri and Sakurazuka. They have a discount coupon on their website for the opening until November 30th. However, you need to print out the coupon to use it, so be aware of that! I found it frustrating that they didn't clearly state that. I ended up printing it out at a convenience store. Other customers were also being turned away for just showing the coupon on their phone! It's a bit old-fashioned to require a printout nowadays... The staff felt sorry as they had to reject customers. The thickness of the slices can be chosen, but since the bread was still warm, they said they couldn't slice it thin. So, I went with the recommended thickness which was slightly thicker! I had it for breakfast the next day. First, I tried it plain. It was fluffy and chewy! Not heavy, light, and smooth texture! So delicious! I also toasted it, and it was crispy and fluffy! So tasty! I will definitely be using this bakery again. They also sold jam, so I would like to try that someday. Thank you for the meal!

My daughter said she loves bread, so she brought home this delicious bread called "Kasuga" from the bread workshop "Cosmo Bakery" in Kasuga. This bread is very popular, made with fresh butter and rich premium cream. The Kasuga bread is soft all the way to the crust, with a smooth and moist texture. It has a big stamp on it and is indeed a soft and heavy bread. When I cut it, it was so soft and dense that it seemed like it would lose its shape. When toasted, it has a soft texture and the butter sinks in! The texture is soft and moist, giving a feeling of high moisture content. Overall, it is chewy but not sticky, with a very good melt-in-your-mouth deliciousness! Just like the copy says, even the thin crust is soft and slightly sweet, similar to chiffon cake. This bread would make a delicious sandwich! I got my hands on some good bread. It was very delicious! Thank you for the meal!