辛い好きもぐたん
This shop seems to prioritize politeness above all else. For those in a hurry, it's best to bring something to pass the time, and it's recommended to dress warmly from autumn to spring. This bakery, located in the Yumemino area of Ebetsu, opened in August 2020 in a renovated container. Their lineup mainly consists of hard bread. The shop is located in the eastern residential area of Ebetsu City, in the Yumemino area. From the intersection of Minamiodori and Sanaebetsu Street, head towards Minamihoro, turn right at the first signalized intersection (with a sign for Dai Onji Temple), then turn right again. It's the white container across from Dai Onji Temple.
Visited for the first time around 1 pm on November 15, 2020. This was my seventh attempt, as I had encountered various closures and changes in opening hours before. On this day, I was cycling and had sweated quite a bit, so it was dangerous for my body to cool down rapidly. As the weather was getting colder, I knew I had limited chances to stop by during my cycling trips. After a lucky shopping trip to Horomuki, I decided to take a chance on my way back. As I approached the shop, two cars were turning at the intersection, which made me anxious. I quickly parked my bike and joined the line. Unlike cars, parking was quick, which was an advantage. It turns out that due to COVID-19 measures, only two groups of customers are allowed in the shop at a time, hence the line.
While waiting outside in the 7-degree temperature for nearly 10 minutes, my body was cooling down, and I was feeling irritated. However, once inside the shop, I understood the meticulousness in customer service and payment. The way the bread was displayed and picked up with tongs was very delicate and thoughtful. Although opinions may differ, I personally liked this attention to detail. It felt like sending out a precious treasure with care. After waiting for my turn, I quickly made my selection of a croissant and a scone.
The croissant, priced at 230 yen, had a balanced amount of salt and butter, making it a type of croissant that you could eat as is. The scone with dried fruits, priced at 180 yen, had a hard outer layer but a delicious dough that I really liked. The dough was different from the croissant, with a rustic taste that reminded me of a British mum's scones. The scone with dried fruits had a nutty flavor at the bottom and a fruity acidity on top, which I really enjoyed.
Overall, I found the hard bread at this shop to be delicious, and I would like to try more in the future. The sight of cars lining up outside and customers waiting in line reminded me of previous attempts to visit the shop. It was my first time actually entering the shop, but it felt like I had been there before.