2023.1 "18 BAKERY" is the place I visited again. Actually, on this day, I had plans to visit Higashikawa Town for another reason. However, due to various circumstances, that plan got canceled, and instead, I ended up going to "PATISSERIE Harukuru" and this bakery. In the end, it seems like fate brought me to Higashikawa Town on this day. To get to Higashikawa Town from my house, I go east on 4th Street, pass through the diagonal road near Toyoka's "Amour," head towards Higashikawa, and continue straight ahead. Along the way, Taro suggested going to the tempura restaurant ("Marugame Seimen"), or having KFC for lunch, but my wife, who loves bread, stubbornly refused to listen to Taro's suggestions, and we ended up having bread for lunch as planned. The Kinpira Gobo bread costs 185 yen (tax included). Kinpira Gobo and bread go well together, don't they? The salty bread combined with the soy sauce flavor of Kinpira Gobo makes it very appetizing. The soft bread dough also has a mild taste and is delicious. The Basil and Mixed Bean Tartine costs 175 yen (tax included). It is a bread topped with 5 types of beans, basil sauce, Vienna sausages, and cheese, then baked. The combination of edamame and basil sauce is excellent, and honestly, it makes you want to have wine with it (laughs). The bread itself is also delicious. I gave high praise during my previous visit, but this time, I thought it was even more delicious than before. This is why revisiting and reviewing is important.

"18 BAKERY" is a memory of when I turned 18 and ran away. It's a unique place in Higashikawa, where I found myself alone. The timeless longing that I couldn't put into words. That's why now, I just love it. The secondary moment and all that stuff, it doesn't matter at this point. The cross-sectional area, that's what had a big impact on my next choice of bakery, although I didn't realize it at that time. I didn't go thinking it would be delicious, but the ramen was surprisingly tasty, and the next thing I had on my list after taking notes was a bakery. The fleeting letters where people and dreams reside. So, even if there are bean buns, it would be nice. So, I thought I'd check out a stylish bakery in Higashikawa. "Bean buns, do they even exist?" I thought as I went to explore. I'm alone in Higashikawa. It feels like it's been a while since I last visited. Usually, I go to Kushiro, Obihiro, or Asahikawa, and Sapporo has the most stock. I don't feel like going to other cities this time, so I remembered Higashikawa and made it my destination. When I looked it up, there were countless shops not listed, and I thought I could visit about 10 shops each time, maybe even three times. So, I'll take it easy and explore today since my wife is working late. And in the end, I'll relax in a hot spring and write a hot spring review. Although I didn't write down the hot spring in my notes. Next is a bagel shop. I secretly like bagels. Not that it's a secret, but when I went to the shop, it was closed. It seemed to be closed for an event. I thought about following them, but it's quite far, so I'm not that determined, so I'll save it for the next opportunity. Then, my plan was missing one shop. But I found a bakery on my notes. The true essence of a man who doesn't just stay down when he falls. I quickly picked myself up. It's a pretty big bakery, right? But when I went inside, it was quite small, and there weren't many types of bread. I ended up choosing the shokupan (white bread). The shokupan was also small. Everything was quite small. The lady there was very kind. Even though she might be younger than me, I felt like calling her "auntie." Alright, five more shops to go before heading home. Fluffy, chewy, with olive oil, and a hint of butter? It doesn't stand out, but it's delicious. When I eat it with the Caponata made with our homegrown tomatoes, I think, "Bring me some wine!" And I actually brought it. I can't stop eating it. It's so delicious that I'm surprised by how long this review is. I read it back and was amazed.

Forgot to upload series (;´∀｀) Visit in October 2021 On this day, I went to Higashikawa to get a stamp. I was looking for a cafe to have morning coffee and found this place! There was a line in front of the store. Inside the store, one group entered at a time, and there were two groups waiting in line. There were three more groups of customers inside, all families (*^^*). I lined up third and entered in about 10 minutes! The owner of the store, perhaps? Thank you for allowing me to take photos! The small store is full with just two adults, but the variety is quite extensive!! There were many sweet buns, and there were also cute buns for Halloween (*^^*). I bought six items that caught my eye! "Matcha Daifuku" (155 yen) - A matcha-flavored mochi bread with sweet boiled beans and gyuhi inside. It's a daifuku with beans inside!! "Crosske Pan" (130 yen) - There were two types of cream inside, vanilla cream and white chocolate, but only vanilla cream was available. I bought that one! The black crosske motif seems to be inspired by a certain Miyazaki anime character Totoro. It has a cute eyeball on it (#^.^#). "Lemon Bread" (140 yen) - The cookie dough is crumbly and has a gentle taste. "Pain au Chocolat" (185 yen) - The croissant is a moist type. The chocolate on the surface and inside are well balanced and delicious, but it tastes more like a butter roll than a croissant. "Baguette Pizza" (140 yen) - Mini sausages, two of them, and lots of melting cheese on top of the baguette! Delicious. The baguette is soft and easy to eat. "Mummy Wiener Pan Mini" (170 yen) - The mummy is cleverly expressed with soft white bread and black bread. The mini wiener bun is delicious without any misses. It's a family-friendly bakery loved by families with small children, with both previous and subsequent customers being families with young children. Thank you, "Ichiba"! ♪

I'll just say it, the bagel shop was already sold out, so I came in feeling anxious, only to find no cars parked in the parking lot. I was halfway ready to give up, but decided to go inside the shop to check, and there were plenty of bread left. My emotions were like a rollercoaster ride. The items available were red bean paste, sweet bean paste, butter roll, pumpkin danish, kouign-amann, 96 croissant, salt bread, spelt walnut maple, and spelt chapata. The one that stood out to me was probably the chapata. I don't know much about the shop owner's biography, so it would be presumptuous to talk about it, but sometimes people can unleash their potential when they have some kind of handicap. Like these breads, they are aggressive and full of energy. I received a boost of energy from them.

I visited a bakery called "18 BAKERY" in Higashikawa Town for the first time. The store, located in a house, was filled with various types of bread. They open at 7:30 in the morning, and since I visited in the afternoon, some items were already sold out. I bought "Matcha Bean Daifuku (155 yen)", "Chocolate Bread (130 yen)", "Caramel Cornet (140 yen)", "Bacon Epi (195 yen)", and "Spelt Hot Sandwich (Teriyaki) (195 yen)". The "Matcha Bean Daifuku" was especially delicious, with matcha kneaded into the dough along with various beans and sweet bean paste, creating a gentle and tasty flavor unique to handmade bread. The "Spelt Hot Sandwich (Teriyaki)" made with rare "Spelt wheat" known to be less likely to trigger wheat allergies and to help control blood sugar levels, was also very tasty. The combination of the mild-flavored bread and the teriyaki chicken filling was excellent. The shop pays attention to using high-quality ingredients like butter, which is plant-based and unsalted. They offer a variety of bread that is kind to the body, and all the items are reasonably priced. Moreover, they also accept pre-orders for bread listed on the menu (see attached photo) up to two days in advance, and they can accommodate requests for items without eggs or dairy products.

A bakery that opened in Higashikawa on November 18 last year. It is located on the left side of Route 1160, just before the Higashikawa Michi no Eki if you are coming from Asahikawa. They open early in the morning, starting at 7:30 am on weekdays and 8:00 am on weekends and holidays. I visited on a Saturday morning around 9 o'clock, and they had a wide variety of bread. Customers were coming in one after another. They had a selection of savory, Danish, and sweet bread that all looked delicious. I ended up buying four items: "Chikuwa Mentaiko" (150 yen each) - Chikuwa bread with either mentaiko or tuna. The one with mentaiko was popular, with plenty of mentaiko inside the soft bread. The combination of bread, chikuwa, and mentaiko was excellent. "Wiener Grip" (180 yen) - A thick wiener right in the middle of the bread. The wiener was so big it stuck out of the bread. The surface was decorated with ketchup. It had a satisfying texture. "Strawberry Mille-feuille" (160 yen) - A crispy mille-feuille filled with strawberry jam and whipped cream. The mille-feuille pastry, strawberry jam, and whipped cream went well together. "Honey Lemon Danish" (170 yen) - Lemon slices, honey, and lemon jam on top of the Danish pastry. The sweet and sour flavor combined with the crispy Danish pastry was irresistible. The prices were reasonable, and they had a wide variety of bread that I would like to try. They also accept reservations. The staff were friendly and it was a pleasant bakery to visit.

I've been seeing the name popping up online more often. It seems they opened in November 2020. As someone who craves bread on weekend mornings or afternoons, I decided to check it out. It's a bakery called "18 Bakery" in Higashikawa Town. They have a variety of unique bread, and I chose four different kinds to try. The bread was delicious and the flavors were distinct. The bakery is small but cozy, and the owner, Ichiba-san, is often seen baking in the workshop. The prices were a bit high for the size of the bread, but the quality and taste made it worth it. I especially enjoyed the corn mayo, fish cake with spicy cod roe, pumpkin sweet bean paste, and kiwi danish. Each bread had its own unique taste and texture, and I would definitely go back again.

I bought bread for the first time and the Kiwi Danish was amazing! The other bread was soft and moist, high quality. I was surprised by how delicious it was, and the prices are reasonable. I will definitely be a repeat customer!