I had pudding and shortcake. Both had a very subtle sweetness, almost no sweetness at all! It was like baby snacks, maybe that's the style they aim for? With this level of sweetness, it's hard to evaluate if it's delicious or not. The shop seems to have been around for a long time, so maybe they forgot to put sugar, or maybe they weren't feeling well, or maybe there is a demand for such not-so-sweet sweets... I started to feel uneasy about my health, so I immediately went to another cake shop and tried their cakes, which were normally sweet, so it doesn't seem like my taste buds were off.

After eating ramen, I bought a cake here so that I wouldn't be teased again. It's a nostalgic shop with a family enjoying soft serve ice cream inside. I bought two custard puddings (150 yen each), a shortcake (340 yen), a raspberry cake (320 yen), and a banana boat (270 yen?). The flavors are not particularly special, just faithful to the basics. It's safe to say it's delicious! The banana boat had whipped cream, bananas, and oranges inside. I hope this shop continues to stay the same.

An old shop that has been around for a long time. I had a memory of eating cheesecake as a gift a long time ago, and suddenly felt like having it again. I was planning to stop by here while in the area. I had just made a mistake at a cake shop before coming here, so I ended up coming here directly. It is a cake shop that has been rooted in the local area for a long time. A friendly aunt greeted me with a smile. Just that made me want to buy a lot, but unfortunately I had already eaten cake before, so I only got a choux à la crème and a cheesecake. Sorry, aunt. I'll come back to buy more next time, so please bear with me. The choux à la crème is very light. As soon as I took it out of the bag, the fragrant aroma of the choux spread. The cream comes in two types, custard and whipped cream. It is so light that you could easily eat three or four if you had them on hand. The cheesecake looks big, but it is also light. Simple. Fluffy. The sweetness is also subdued, so I ended up eating it smoothly despite its appearance. I'll come back again. One thing that caught my attention was the price of the cakes. There were several with decimal points. Hmm, I'm curious. I'll ask next time.

Each time I pass by this place, I am intrigued by its old-fashioned storefront, so I decided to stop by while I was on my way to Keibunsha. The shop is decorated with shields and trophies. It seems to stay open until around 10 pm, which is quite late for a confectionery shop. I bought a cheesecake, which reminded me of the one from Swiss confectionery shop Roanne. It was light and fluffy, almost like a soufflé. The price was cheaper here than at Roanne, costing around 200 yen. It's definitely great value for money. I'm sure the locals must frequent this place often. The service from the owner, or someone who seemed like the owner, was also very good. I would love to try their lemon cake, which is said to be delicious, if I have the chance.

Mini Roll Cake/Gateau Mont Blanc 577 yen Located in Ichijoji, Gato Mont Blanc is a French pastry and cheesecake shop. This is their buttercream roll cake. This one is the "mini" size, but they also have a regular size (twice the size of the mini) for 1155 yen. The dough is fine and slightly moist with a firm texture. The sweetness is moderate. The almonds on the surface have a strong flavor and serve as the highlight of the whole cake. The cream is surprisingly light for a buttercream. It has a richness but the sweetness is very subtle. Despite its weight, this roll cake is surprisingly light in sweetness for a buttercream. December 16, 2009.

This is a shop that has been around for a long time. Every year on my birthday, my father buys a cake from this shop and brings it home, making it a special place for me. There is a kind lady who always greets me with a smile when I pass by the shop, and that leaves a lasting impression. Whenever I am greeted with a smile, it makes me want to eat cake, even when I'm not in the mood for it. We usually buy a few cheesecakes to enjoy as a family, but since it was my father's birthday, we also ordered a cake for the occasion. My father, who loves cream puffs, also ordered some because they are so fluffy and delicious, just like the cheesecake. This bakery is highly recommended because they have such delicious cakes!

When I go to Ichijo-ji, I always find myself drawn to this place. It's located next to the stylish bookstore famous for its books, Keibunsha. It has a nostalgic atmosphere that is quite different from the trendy shops, which is nice. When I tried their cheesecake for the first time, it was so delicious that I couldn't help but let out a sound of delight. The tall souffle cheesecake has a fluffy texture, and the pineapple and jam on top are exquisite. Their cream puffs are also famous and always sold out. Another hidden gem is their soft serve ice cream, creamy and melts in your mouth. There are also various other delicious looking cakes, and I'm thinking of trying their roll cake or lemon cake as souvenirs next time.

When I was little, this was the place we would go to buy cakes for Shimeji's friends. For birthday parties, or when they gathered at our house to prepare for the cultural festival. Of course, the adults would also eat it. It's a cake shop that we use regularly because it's not too fancy, never gets boring, and the whole family enjoys it. The top recommendation is the souffle cheesecake. It's soft, with jam spread on the surface and a piece of pineapple on top. When you put it in your mouth, it breaks crunchy and melts softly. The outside is slightly fragrant. They say it's ranked number one nationwide. The chocolate pudding is also delicious. The miso financier is good too. The couple has been running the shop for a long time. They don't take many days off and work late into the night. They are quite elderly, but I hope they can continue to make delicious cakes forever.

A cake shop in Ichijoji with few customers, quietly operating for a long time. I used to have their cakes as souvenirs often since I was a child. The shop has an old-fashioned atmosphere, and the elderly couple running it may be losing out because of that. However, they continue to make delicious cakes. Their cheesecake has won a big award and it is really tasty. It's fluffy, soft, and has an elegant flavor. I think they could attract more young customers if they updated the shop a bit, but I still want to keep using this famous shop.

As I walked by, I saw a typical old-fashioned cake shop that seemed to be everywhere. I kept passing by, but one day I decided to go in. Oh? The owner here has a commendation from the Imperial Family. I bought a cheesecake and tried it. It had a subtle hint of alcohol and was delicious, just normal. And it's big, like the Origami cake from Capitol Tokyu Hotel. Next, I tried a normal shortcake. It was also delicious. I won't underestimate this place. When I want to eat delicious cakes to my heart's content, this is the place to go.