Everyone loves PAUL. The street-side store in Sanjo, Kyoto has a lovely interior and is highly recommended. They also serve breakfast. The coffee and cafe latte are delicious. Their Danish pastries, such as croissants, are a sure bet. They don't warm them up for you, but there is a toaster available for you to warm them yourself. They are served cold, so I recommend using the toaster to heat them up before eating.

I purchased a croissant (330 yen) for a picnic. The place is trendy and full of girls! The croissant is large and of course, crispy and moist, very delicious. However, in terms of everyday use as a bakery, the cost performance is not great. Perfect for a stylish picnic! LOL

I visited for lunch on a regular day. I was drawn to the lunch where you can have unlimited bread refills, and the quiche was surprisingly delicious. The tart part of the quiche was like a croissant, and the filling inside was moist and fluffy. It didn't have the dryness that quiches often have. It would be great if they also sold quiches separately.

In the morning, the cafe opens at 8:00. Stepping inside feels like being in a Parisian cafe. The croissants have a distinct aroma. I tried the Cafe Creme and Cannele. Cannele is a traditional pastry from Bordeaux, France, with a moist center. I also had a Palmier Chocolate.

●Enjoying the trendy gourmet of 2022, the canelé is a must-try! Crispy on the outside, with a fragrant sweetness and moist inside. It's delicious! Unlike the trend of Marron glacé, this is a truly tasty dessert! There are various other items in this shop, so next time I want to try a different bread or dessert! ●Recommended Rating: Taste → ★★★★☆ Service → ★★★☆☆ Cost performance → ★★★☆☆ ●Shop Name: PAUL Kyoto Sanjo Store ●Address: 53-1 Masuyacho, Sanjo-dori Takakura Higashi-iru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, 1F Duce mix Building ●Phone Number: 075-256-5018 #KyotoGourmet #KarasumaGourmet #KawaramachiGourmet #Cafe #Canelé

I felt like having a bread lunch, so I suddenly remembered PAUL and decided to go there. I visited on a weekend, but I found out that they only serve lunch on weekdays. I was a little disappointed, but I chose my favorite bread to eat. Croissant Thon - ¥540: I opted for a sandwich, which was filled with plenty of tuna, tomatoes, and a small amount of lettuce. The croissant had a fragrant buttery aroma and a slightly sweet taste. It was a simple but delicious croissant that didn't overpower the filling. It paired well with the tuna. Cannele: It was moist and chewy. When you bite into it, you can taste the gentle buttery richness and a strong kick of rum that spreads in your mouth. Oh, this is delicious! The size was just right, not too small. I might end up buying it again! I really want to try their lunch next time.

Located a 5-minute walk from Karasuma-Oike Subway Station, PAUL is a well-established bakery in Kyoto. Known for its delicious croissants, PAUL offers a European atmosphere with a showcase filled with a variety of breads in the back of the eat-in space. On this visit, I decided to try something different and ordered the following items: - Cake Set: Choux Ala Creme, Iced Cafe - 880 yen - Strawberry Pie - 396 yen - Milk - 440 yen The pie had just the right amount of sweetness and a crispy crust. If you're not on a foodie trip, this is definitely a place to grab some TakeOut. I also discovered another fantastic bakery that I highly recommend! Operating hours: 8:00 - 20:00 (Open on Sundays) Payment: Credit cards accepted (VISA) Budget: Around 1000 yen Address: Masuya-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 604-8111

After leaving the Kyoto Museum of Culture, my daughter said she was thirsty. We wanted to buy some canelés, so we went into the adjacent PAUL. Unfortunately, it was full, so we got our order to go. The mango juice was rich and delicious. The canelé with lemon and the croissant sandwich were also consistently tasty.

I went for a casual visit around 2 p.m. on a weekday. This café has a self-service style and also offers takeout options. It was not crowded at this time, so I decided to dine in. They had a lunch menu, but I chose my favorite bread and iced tea instead. When you order a sandwich and a drink, you get a 100 yen discount. The "Anchentong" is a sandwich with French bread filled with tuna, tomato, and lettuce. The crispy and fluffy bread with generous tuna filling was delicious and satisfying. The dark cherry tart had a crispy pastry crust with slightly tart dark cherries and custard cream, which was also delicious. This café has a certain French charm to it. It's perfect for when you want to enjoy some bread. Thank you for the meal.

I came to Karasuma-Oike for the first time in a while and remembered this place, so I took a quick look inside. It was fairly empty, so I decided to go in. The canelé was a bit pricey, but it was worth it. It had a good amount of moisture inside and a strong egg flavor. The outside was softer than I expected. The café latte was different from what I usually drink, using domestically grown coffee beans with a unique taste. It paired well with the canelé. I also got a Palmier to go, which is often featured on social media. It was about 20 centimeters long, not as crispy as a rice cracker but more crunchy. It was not too sweet and I really enjoyed it. While eating in, I watched the promotional video for the shop and learned that they use the same ingredients, oven, and water as the main store, with the same recipe. Although it was a bit expensive, I found it quite satisfying.

Before being hospitalized, I had lunch at "鼎's by JIN DIN ROU" and then headed to Maeda Coffee in front of Bunbo. It was quite crowded, so I decided to try this place instead. The cost performance is good, and I like the interior, so I'm likely to become a regular here in the future. (I have already been discharged) Cake set Mille-feuille 880 yen Cake set Tart Fruit Rouge 880 yen *Prices are as of the time of visit *PayPay was accepted.

Recently, I have been visiting various PAUL stores. Today, I visited the Sanjo store in Kyoto. It is a stylish Western-style building located next to the Kyoto Culture Museum. I purchased a few items here as well and went home. The croissant sandwiches in the showcase looked delicious, but today I bought a "Palmier" and a few other items. This "Palmier" is a large heart shape. It's like a belated Valentine's Day treat. The crispy pastry is generously filled with butter and topped with sugar, giving it a pretty sweet taste. Despite being quite sweet, the pleasant sweetness might make you feel happy.

This is a bakery located in Hankyu Department Store in Umeda. It is an independent store that also sells cakes and offers seating for customers. They offer a Mini Tote Bag Bread Set for 1500 yen, which includes croissants, canelés, pain au chocolat, and olive bread. You can also add half a loaf of bread for an additional charge. The olive bread has a strong olive flavor, but the dough was delicious. The canelé was a good size and very satisfying.

This is a bakery established in 1889. It is located just across from the inn where I always stay when visiting Kyoto. The shop has a luxurious European boutique-like atmosphere. Although I have known about it for a long time, I never really thought about getting bread in Kyoto before. However, due to the current situation with the pandemic, my favorite shop is closed or not serving alcohol, so I decided to switch gears and enjoy their offerings through takeout. When you open the front door, there is a spacious seating area with a showcase of various bread in the back. While the selection is not extensive, all the bread looks delicious. One that caught my eye was the "Kyoto Pickled Treasure," a collaboration between Kyoto and France. It is a small baguette with pickled vegetables mixed in. The crust is crispy, the dough is chewy, and it has a wonderful aroma of wheat. The acidity and crunchiness of the pickled vegetables add a nice touch. This is really something special. A friend of mine, who is originally from Kyoto and now works in Tokyo, once mentioned that "Tokyo has fewer bakeries." At that time, I thought, "Oh, I didn't realize Kyoto had so many bakeries," but now I understand, with bakeries like this one dating back to the Meiji era. Kyoto truly is a city with a long history. Itadakimasu!

I used the shop's facilities to enjoy some canelés. I chose two types and they were delicious. There is a toaster in the shop, so you can warm up the pastries to your liking. I also bought a famous large pie, which was crispy and tasty.

On May 4, 2021, during the Golden Week in Kyoto, I decided to use the Hankyu train instead of the usual Keihan train from Temmabashi Station to come to Kyoto after many years. The purpose was to have lunch at "Wagokoro Izumi," which inherited the legacy of the renowned traditional Japanese restaurant "Sakurada," which closed its doors in January 2015. Despite the emergency declaration that led to the suspension of alcohol service in Kyoto as in Osaka, I decided to proceed with my reservation as I wanted to enjoy the traditional cuisine for the Children's Day festival. I left home at 9:40 AM and took the Hankyu Kyoto Main Line Limited Express from Awaji Station, transferring from Minami-Morimachi Station on the Osaka Metro Sakaisuji Line, and arrived at Karasuma Station in just one hour. Since my lunch reservation was at 12 PM, I decided to engage in some foodie activities until then. I walked 400 meters north from Karasuma Station to visit the "Rokkakudo" temple, and then walked 350 meters east to reach the "Kyoto Museum of Culture," located right next to the antique shop "70B." This shop imports goods directly from six countries, mainly from the UK, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, and the USA, boasting an overwhelming variety of products at low prices. Although I was aiming for a flat plate, teacup, and wine glass, the designs and patterns were not to my liking, so I only ended up purchasing a stainless steel curry plate. Next to it was "PAUL Kyoto Sanjo Store," a French bakery chain founded in 1889 that has expanded worldwide and opened this store in October 2013. They have a spacious interior with a bakery section at the far end, and a cafe space where you can enjoy self-service dining. I bought a loaf of "Pain de Mie Paul Care" for 496 yen, which is a square-shaped loaf of bread that is aged through long fermentation, making it delicious whether eaten as is or toasted. The next morning, I made a "Monte Cristo Sandwich" using two slices of this bread, which is a Canadian-born toasted sandwich that is an adaptation of the French "Croque Monsieur" that I have been enjoying recently. It involves placing cheese, thinly sliced ham, and grainy mustard on the bread, soaking it in an egg mixture made with eggs, milk, and sugar for 5 minutes, then flipping it over and soaking it again before frying it in a pan until both sides are golden brown. I then drizzled maple syrup over it, creating a rich and satisfying breakfast with a hint of sweetness and a light saltiness. It takes a bit of time to prepare, but it is very delicious! Enjoy your meal!

In May 2021, after visiting the antique shop "70B" in Sanjo, Kyoto, I decided to check out the neighboring shop "PAUL". Although they had a spacious cafe space, I was there for takeout. Initially, I was aiming for the "Tsubu" series from Taka Mizusui Pan, but ended up changing my mind to go for their classic sweet treats instead. I bought the Pain au Chocolat for 270 yen and the Palmier for 388 yen. When I got home, I tried them right away. The Palmier, a heart-shaped crispy pastry, was quite large and had a firm texture due to its thickness. It was quite sweet, so I recommend having it with plenty of straight black tea. As for the Pain au Chocolat, I loved the crispy texture of the pastry and the generous amount of chocolate inside. I prefer my Pain au Chocolat to be rich in chocolate, so this one really hit the spot. Overall, it was a delicious treat!

This time, I will introduce PAUL's bread. About 10 years ago, I had the opportunity to stay in Paris for about 2 weeks, but staying that long can make you tired of eating. French cuisine has strong seasoning, so it can be tough to have it every day. I tried a few Japanese restaurants, but the food wasn't delicious. Udon and ramen lacked a well-extracted broth, so there was no umami. Pasta was cooked al dente with firm penne, which was a bit unsatisfying for us who are used to "pasta should be cooked al dente." In the midst of this, PAUL's bread was a big hit. The croissants here are really delicious, so I recommend them. They are made with fermented butter, and the croissants are slightly larger, about the size of two adult male fists. I warmed them in a toaster oven at home before eating, so the surface got a little burnt, but the outside is crispy, the inside is moist, and the rich butter flavor spreads with a sweet aftertaste, making it an exquisite croissant. The chocolate croissant is generously covered with chocolate. The not-too-sweet chocolate is not overpowering, which is good! However, I felt like it was somewhat cancelling out the rich butter flavor of the croissant. It's delicious, but because the croissant is of such high quality, it was a bit disappointing. The Pomme Chausson and Grille Pomme Chausson Pomme (left side) is an apple pie wrapped in pie dough with a paste-like apple filling, baked and sprinkled with granulated sugar. The pie is crispy, and the abundant granulated sugar is aromatic. The apple paste has a mild sweetness, so it pairs well with the granulated sugar, creating a harmonious and delicious taste. Grille Pomme (right side) is an apple pie with apple compote on pie dough, topped with a lattice crust and baked. The crispy pie has a rich buttery flavor, with plenty of apples inside. It's a familiar apple pie but thin. It's very delicious, but personally, I prefer a bit more volume. These are breads made with the same recipe as in France. They are a bit pricey, but you can taste the authentic flavors. There are no stores in the Chubu region, but I often buy them when I travel to Kyoto. Recently, they are occasionally sold at Entetsu Department Store in Hamamatsu, so if you are nearby, please check it out.

I visited the temporary store at Takashimaya in Gifu on a whim. The chocolate croissants were sold out, but they were really delicious with a great volume, just as the reviews said. I would love to visit the actual store someday.

During sightseeing in Kyoto, I used this place to take a break when it started raining. The interior had a stylish black and white checkered floor. I had coffee and a cake (a tart-like baked good). I only knew PAUL for their bread, but the cake was delicious too.