The concept of the story is that housewives in the Boston area of the East Coast of America treat their children and friends, and everyone knows that "Royal" does it. Therefore, in addition to muffins, there are also many famous sweet potatoes. When entering from Tenjin underground shopping area to IMS, I always thought it looked delicious, but I never bought it once before IMS closed down. At the time of the closure, they said they hadn't decided on a location yet, but they would revive somewhere. And indeed, it reopened at a very good location in Maing at Hakata Station. Originally, there was a cafe at the location, so the position of the cash register and tables hasn't changed much, but it has become a very glamorous and stylish store. The showcase is lined with many types of muffins, making it difficult to choose. - Cranberry Muffin (160 yen + 10% eat-in, 8% take-out) There are many regular-sized muffins, but this one is mini-sized. The cranberry sauce on top is bright and beautiful. The sauce is quite acidic and has an adult taste. The muffin itself is not very sweet, so you can eat it without feeling too sweet even with chocolate. The dough is moist and delicious. - Blend Coffee (350 yen + 10% eat-in, 8% take-out) They said, "We'll need about 5 minutes," so maybe they grind the beans for you? I couldn't see it because I paid and waited at the table, but the aroma was good and the aftertaste was refreshing, making it a very delicious black coffee. At the entrance of Maing, there are popular shops representing Fukuoka such as "Uchi no Tamago" and "Akai Fūsen." Although Royal is famous, it is not widely known nationally that it originated in Fukuoka, so if it can become established as a Fukuoka souvenir that can be taken home at room temperature, it would be great. The staff is friendly and the service is good, so I recommend this shop. However, I went early in the morning and was able to buy it right away, but there was a line, so depending on the time, it may get crowded.

This is a shop where you can buy souvenirs such as muffins, scones, and apple pies. They offer regular size muffins as well as mini muffins, which is great! I bought plain, chocolate, and cream cheese muffins, and they were all moist and delicious. However, please be aware that the expiration date is until the next day. I took them to go and ate them myself, but they also have an eat-in option, so it might be nice for a break or cafe use.

Blueberry: 160 yen I got a mini-sized muffin to go, and it was moist and delicious! I usually don't like muffins that much, but this one was good! The blueberry flavor was really tasty, and I'm happy they have mini sizes available! I heard they also have apple pie and sweet potato, so I definitely want to try them again!

When I went to Hakata Station, I bought a muffin. There were two types available: regular size muffins and mini muffins. I bought a mini muffin. I think it was orange, chocolate, and cheese flavor? It was small and easy to eat, perfect for a snack. I liked the orange flavor with just the right amount of sweetness.

There is a souvenir shop corner inside the concourse outside Hakata Station, selling souvenirs from all over Kyushu. In one corner, there is a shop called Royal, which originated in Kyushu. They are famous for their sweet potato treats, but I bought an apple pie for 490 yen (excluding tax). It has a strong cinnamon aroma, a crispy apple texture, and a mild sweetness, making it delicious. It's also quite large, so it's filling. It can last for 3 days, making it a good souvenir option. There is also an eat-in corner where you can take a break while having tea.

The "Mrs. Elizabeth Muffin" store, which used to be in IMS Building (Fukuoka Tenjin), has closed down. After about a year, it reopened at Hakata Station Ming Store in the Ekinaka facility "Ming Sweets Street" at Hakata Station. They offer a variety of muffins, with 10-12 different types available at all times. There is also an eat-in space where you can enjoy freshly baked muffins on the spot. In the attached shop, they sell Royal's sweet potato and apple pie. I bought the Sweet Potato Koshu (410 yen). They value the natural taste, color, and flavor of the ingredients without using preservatives or artificial coloring. It has a rich and smooth texture, a buttery aroma, and a natural sweetness, making it very delicious and satisfying.

I love American muffins, but there are few shops that sell plain ones, so whenever I go to Hakata Station, I always buy a lot. My favorite is the blueberry muffin. I hope this shop will expand nationwide soon. I would be happy if the prices were a little cheaper.

Around 2:00 pm on a regular day, Hakata Station is crowded with people and all the cafes are packed. I was tired and wanted to take a break, but every shop was full. Then I remembered this place with available seating for eating in. I was surprised to learn that it is part of the Royal group (a Fukuoka-based company that operates Royal Host, among other brands). They have a variety of muffins on display. I ordered the popular Sweet Potato Muffin and an iced coffee. The total came to 803 yen (including tax). The Sweet Potato Muffin was large and delicious, with a nice balance of the sweet potato's natural sweetness and the rich butter flavor. The iced coffee was light, making it a perfect match with the muffin. It was a nice break, and the Sweet Potato Muffin was tasty. I wonder if the crowded conditions will continue in the future.

Mrs. Elizabeth Muffin in Maing specializes in American muffins made with seasonal fruits, chocolate, nuts, etc., baked with care in the kitchen. I also bought some delicious-looking cookies, White Chocolate Chunk. They were quite sweet and moist. The muffins were also moist and fluffy, and very delicious. The homemade taste was simple and homey.

I visited a muffin shop in Daiei at Hakata Station in Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, which I didn't recognize. It was mentioned that they had previously been in Fukuoka but had withdrawn, and now they were re-entering. The location used to be in IMS, which is nostalgic, but they had to withdraw because the place was gone, not because they were unpopular. When I checked if I could use my Daiei gift certificate, one staff member immediately said no, but another staff member from behind said it was okay. Crisis averted. The muffins come in various flavors, such as cream cheese, plain, and Fukuoka's unique green tea flavor. On that day, I bought the most popular banana and chocolate flavors. The muffins were fluffy, with a good banana aroma and sweetness. I thought it would be even better if the texture of the dough was a bit firmer, but overall, it was a well-balanced muffin. I preferred the banana over the chocolate, but ingredients with acidity, not just sweetness, also seemed interesting.

Seasonal muffins, regional muffins! They also have scones in various sizes! It's great that you can try multiple small-sized muffins. They might be a bit too sweet, but if you think of them as pastries, it's understandable. This is a popular shop in Hakata, a branch of a shop in Yokohama. It's a place you can visit multiple times without getting tired of it!

Seasonal limited edition Yame tea and pumpkin cream cheese. I received a cranberry as a gift for answering an Instagram survey, and I could choose any mini size I liked. The view from the seating area at Imuzu was exposed to the street, but this time it seemed cozy and comfortable.

There are so many options and even scones, it's pure happiness♡ Blueberry 160 yen Lemon cream cheese 160 yen Cranberry scone 200 yen The blueberry one has a soft dough for some reason. Lots of blueberries! The lemon cream cheese one is not good, as both lemon and cheese flavors are weak. The scone was surprisingly good. The cranberry flavor is strong!

I visited Mrs. Elizabeth Muffin at Hakata Station Mineing after it moved from Imus for the first time. There were many types of muffins, so I chose the smaller size to try different flavors. The mandarin orange muffin was perfect for orange lovers with the right balance of orange acidity and muffin sweetness. The chocolate-topped muffin surprised me with cream cheese inside, which was delicious. The Yame matcha cream cheese muffin is a must-try for matcha lovers, with a perfect match with cream cheese. There were three types of cookies available, each one quite thick and satisfying. The iced cafe latte was pretty standard, but the generous portion was appreciated. Sugar and syrup were self-serve. The interior had a high wall in the seating area, providing privacy and allowing for a relaxed dining experience. It's a great option for gifts or souvenirs. With a wide variety of muffin flavors, I'd love to try them all.

A popular muffin specialty store in Yokohama Minato Mirai opened last summer at Hakata Station. It's nice that they have an eat-in space where you can enjoy muffins with coffee, but it's also great to take them home and warm them up. They offer muffins made with Yame tea, exclusive to the store, and you can try different sizes like the small top chocolate butter rich muffin.

I revisited the place because I was curious about the local muffins. The Yame matcha lemon muffin for 260 yen was completely dominated by the lemon flavor. The Yame tea muffin for 260 yen had clumps of tea in it. Bitter! In terms of taste, the Yame matcha lemon muffin was better than the Yame tea muffin, but I personally didn't find them delicious. Also, the muffins lacked the punch in the dough compared to before.

I went after work. I lined up with about 5 people and bought 4 regular size muffins (Fresh Banana, Lemon Ginger Lemon Cheese Cream, Cranberry). I didn't see any local muffins. The lemon one was delicious, but the dough was a bit disappointing as it was fluffy like a pancake compared to before.

Located on the 1st floor of Hakata Station, inside the MinQ building. It used to be located underground at IMS before making a comeback at Hakata Station. They offer classic flavors like banana, chocolate, cream cheese, and butter, as well as local muffin varieties. In addition to muffins, they also sell cookies and scones. They also serve drinks and have seating available. I tried the plain scone for 180 yen, which had a traditional taste. I also tried the Yame tea for 260 yen, which had a nice green color and moist texture. The banana muffin for 220 yen and chocolate muffin for 260 yen were also available. They also have mini muffins starting from 160 yen, which are great for souvenirs or sharing. I hope they offer strawberry muffins in the spring and cinnamon apple muffins in the fall. Thank you for the meal!

Hakata Station has a muffin specialty shop called MINEG Hakata, with a wide variety of options to choose from, making it a fun experience. The popular shop had customers coming in for takeout one after another! While waiting in line, you end up wanting to try more and more muffins...

It's a shame that the Royal Deli's great value set disappeared after the change from Appetito to Mrs. Elizabeth Muffin. However, I was able to use my Sara Tok ticket!

I used to visit Tenjin IMS but haven't eaten there since it closed. I chose banana, cherry blossom, and Uji matcha muffins for the first time in a while. They go well with milk. It made for a delicious breakfast. I heard they will also open a store in Tenjin Chikagai next time.