I used the time gap before my appointment at a nearby clinic to visit this cafe. The interior was spacious and very clean. I ordered an iced coffee, which had a mild aftertaste. I would like to try their bread next time. There were quite a few customers drinking smoothies as well.

I suddenly felt like taking a break here, and when I saw they had carrot cake, I couldn't resist trying it. Carrot Cake 583 Seasonal Herb Tea 440 * I couldn't quite make out what kind of herb tea it was, but it was chamomile-based. Carrot Cake: The soft and moist texture of the cake with plenty of walnuts and raisins, topped with orange frosting, was a perfect combination! I love the tangy frosting on the moist cake. The walnuts added a nice touch, popping up here and there. It's surprisingly big, but I managed to finish it! Herb Tea: A chamomile-based tea that adds a touch of elegance. It's nice to have a tea with a floral scent in the hot weather when you can't drink tea outside. Atmosphere: From individuals working alone to groups of women having a girls' night out, the place had a wide range of customers, including affluent people living near Daikanyama. The spacious interior with seats separated on both sides allows you to relax without feeling too exposed. Payment: Cash/Card/Electronic Payment *Please refer to the photos for more details. ----- I introduce various places I have visited mainly in Shinagawa Ward and nationwide. Feel free to follow me. I also have an Instagram account, so please check it out @hoshisaaaya_main.

I developed lower back pain two months ago and have been gradually recovering. The doctor advised me to play golf every other week, but I haven't been able to due to scheduling conflicts with friends for a whole month. Today, on a Wednesday, I went to "City Bakery Daikanyama," located about a 3-minute walk from Daikanyama Station. I don't know much about bread, but this place seems quite famous. Initially, I was planning to go to another cafe, but the exterior didn't look appealing and there was a dog inside (which I'm scared of), so I decided to go here instead. I tried the "Cheesy Jalapeno" bread, which I had never heard of before, and an iced latte. The cup was large and the drink was quite milky. The terrace seating faces the road, but surprisingly, I wasn't bothered by the passing people and cars. On a side note, the cars coming out of the underground parking of the previous building were impressive - a Porsche Cayenne S, two BMW M series, and a Maserati GranTurismo. Both the bread and latte passed with flying colors.

City Bakery, I wonder if Sawamura will visit all the branches or if I am mistakenly thinking that I am part of the Sawamura system. Rest assured, I have no idea haha. It is located in the quiet area of Daikanyama and surprisingly you can sit comfortably. On rainy days, the terrace cannot be used and the number of seats decreases a bit, but well, my evaluation is not helpful for the cost performance of the bread. Please lower the evaluation by 0.2-0.3 and take a look ===========

Breakfast - Americano HOT ¥420 (tax included) - Sausage Danish ¥480 (tax included) "The City Bakery" opened in Union Square, Manhattan in 1990. Since its first opening in Japan in 2010, it has been expanding rapidly, mainly in Osaka and Tokyo. It also opened in the trendy cafe area of Daikanyama in 2021. Located on the first floor of an apartment building in a residential area just a 2-3 minute walk from Daikanyama Station. It is also within walking distance from Ebisu Station, about 5 minutes away. This was my first visit to the Daikanyama store. I visited around 9:30 am on a weekday for breakfast. The place was quite busy with guests working on their laptops, etc. I ordered a hot Americano and a Sausage Danish. The Sausage Danish was lightly heated. It is a savory bread with sausage wrapped in Danish pastry, baked with crispy cheese on top. The cheese was deliciously crispy and paired well with the savory sausage. The City Bakery has a relatively cozy cafe space (with power outlets) and I have been using it quite often, but this particular store has a spacious layout and a very comfortable atmosphere. Next time, I'll try their Pretzel Croissant for breakfast.

I stopped by on a Sunday evening. Ebisu and Daikanyama are usually crowded on weekends, but this place was relatively empty and we were able to sit down right away. Lately, I've been feeling a bit lonely with small portions of bread, but this shop has big and heavy breads. Both the cornbread and scones were really filling. The flavors were refreshing and not too sweet, which was delicious. My partner had a tuna sandwich and was surprised by how substantial it was. The herbal tea was around 400 yen, which was a reasonable price. The variety of customers was diverse, from couples on a date to elderly people picking up takeout. It's a place where even a woman can casually drop by alone, so I would like to visit again.

Located in a residential area between two popular neighborhoods, City Bakery's Daikanyama store is quite unique as most of their other stores are adjacent to train stations. The store has a spacious seating area for dining in, making it a relaxing environment. You can also enjoy your bread and tea on the outdoor terrace. Situated along the way from Daikanyama Station to Ebisu Station, there is a decent amount of foot traffic, but it is not overly crowded, allowing you to enjoy a peaceful time outside. Both Daikanyama Station and Ebisu Station have cafes near the station that tend to get crowded, so taking a short walk to enjoy tea here is also a good option. If you are looking for a place to relax in the area, this is definitely worth considering.

I feel like I want to repeat this cafe because it has a lot of seats, so you can stay for a long time without worrying about the people around you. There are seats with power outlets available, so it's recommended for when you want to work. The variety of bread is abundant and all of them look delicious. In addition to bread, they also have cakes and sandwiches, which are perfect for lunch. I ordered a cafe latte for 450 yen and they did latte art on it. The blue cup is cute. They open from 7:30 am to 7:00 pm, so it's good for a morning cafe as well.

On the way from Daikanyama Station towards Ebisu, there is a store that opened in September last year. I felt a little hungry, so I decided to use the cafe this day. I also bought some items to eat at home. Although it's already getting cold, you can still use the terrace seats outside the store. The store utilizes space well, with various seating options inside that are quite comfortable. They have a wide variety of bread, making it difficult to choose when getting takeout. If you decide to eat in, it becomes even more challenging. I really like the cornbread and focaccia, which I often buy for home consumption. This time, I chose the chestnut Danish pastry. It has many layers that are incredibly crispy, and the chestnut on the Danish pastry is slightly sweet and delicious. Since it was cold, I paired it with a hot coffee. They were also distributing catalogs for Christmas cakes, and as I glanced through them, I realized how quickly a year goes by. It was a lovely tea time amidst the Christmas decorations and illuminations in the city and inside the store. Bon appétit!

Last year, a City Bakery suddenly opened in my neighborhood, and I was really happy about it! I started going there often for breakfast. Thank you for always providing a cozy atmosphere. It's really nice in the mornings on weekdays when there are few people. My favorite menu items are the Cinnamon French Toast and Apple Pie. They also have a Christmas limited edition Meat Pie now. The tree ornaments are City Bakery cups! So cute ♡

Komatsuna Banana Smoothie 748 yen (including tax) is just the right size to drink before or after lunch. It has a nice thickness, so it fills you up. It's cold and goes down quickly. The restaurant is relatively empty on weekdays and weekends, making it a comfortable place to relax. The space is spacious. It's about a 5-minute walk from the station.

On this day, we had a celebratory meal for my younger daughter's birthday in Ebisu, and after that, we bought a cake as a family (@Patisserie Les Amis in Ebisu) and then I decided to extend my trip a bit to this shop in Daikanyama to get some bread for breakfast the next day. City Bakery was founded in 1990 in Union Square, New York, as a bakery originating from the United States. The founder is said to have been a television producer, so it seems like a new entry from a completely different industry. In 2010, on the occasion of its 20th anniversary, the company planned to expand overseas, with Japan as its target. The company responsible for the expansion in Japan was FONS Co., Ltd., based in Karuizawa. The company is known for "Bakery & Restaurant Sawamura," soba restaurant "Kawakami-an," and creative cuisine "Sue Shigenori," and I have reviewed Sawamura's "Bakery & Restaurant Sawamura Shinjuku" and "Bread & Tapas Sawamura Hiroo," "Bakery & Cafe Sawamura Hiroo Plaza," and "Bakery & Cafe Sawamura Nakameguro," as well as Aoyama's "Kawakami-an," so it is a familiar company to me. The first City Bakery store in Japan opened in April 2013 as "The City Bakery UMEDA." It is a somewhat unusual strategy to start with Osaka instead of Tokyo, which is the standard for entering Japan. However, in the same year (2013), they opened stores in Shinagawa in November and Hiroo in December (The City Bakery Shinagawa, The City Bakery Hiroo Store), so it seems more like a result of property arrangements for the store openings rather than Tokyo being put on hold. They have gradually expanded their store network, and currently have a total of 28 stores, including 20 bakery & cafe stores, 7 restaurant stores, and 1 bar & burger store. Looking at their recent new store openings, after opening 5 stores in 2020 (including renovations), they opened "THE CITY BAKERY Gran Tree Musashi Kosugi" in Musashi Kosugi in April 2021, "THE CITY BAKERY Kyoto Kawaramachi" in Kyoto Kawaramachi in July, and our store in September, and "THE CITY BAKERY Nagoya" in Nagoya in October, showing that they have continued to aggressively expand their store network even during the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2022, they opened "The City Bakery Tokyo Garden Terrace Kioicho" in Kioicho, Tokyo in April, and "THE CITY BAKERY Daimaru Kyoto Store" in Kyoto, following up with new store openings. They are continuing to expand their store network at a steady pace. Among the total of 28 stores, I have used 8 stores that I have used before, including the Shinagawa store, the first store in Osaka Umeda, the Tokyu Plaza Ginza store, the Nakameguro store, the Aoyama store, the Yokohama store, the Musashi Kosugi store, and the Akasaka store in January 2016, February 2018, January 2020, May 2020, November 2020, December 2020, June 2021, and January 2022, respectively. In other words, I really like their bread. Our store opened in Daikanyama in September 2021 and made a bold move into the fiercely competitive bakery district. The location is on the east side of Daikanyama Station. I visited the store around 2:00 PM on that day. The shop is located in a quiet residential area, but you can see people eating on the terrace seats in front of the store, creating a stylish atmosphere typical of Daikanyama. There is also a dining area inside the store, and it was quite crowded. The bread is displayed in the showcase in front and on the shelf to the right, and you order verbally and pay at the register on the left. Based on my past experiences, I have learned that when buying elaborate bread at City Bakery, it can be quite expensive, but plain bread is relatively affordable, so this time I decided to focus on plain bread. I purchased the following two items: - Focaccia @ 250 yen - Cornbread @ 280 yen Subtotal 530 yen Consumption tax 42 yen Total 572 yen Payment is made at the self-checkout machine. It's not cheap, but if I can get by with this price at City Bakery, I think it's fine.

I was walking in Daikanyama and came across this shop. It opened in September last year and seems to be quite popular as the indoor and terrace seats were almost fully occupied. I visited at 4pm on a weekday. The indoor seats had only one counter seat available, so I took that seat and dined in. The interior had white walls, white tables, and black chairs, creating a monochrome color scheme. Water was self-service. I ordered the Milk Stick for 320 yen. I chose it because a favorite YouTuber of mine said City Bakery's Milk Stick was delicious, so I was curious. In reality, the dough was chewy and had a good elasticity, and the milk cream was not too sweet, making it extremely delicious. I would like to come back for this again. I also ordered an Iced Tea for 400 yen. Thank you for the meal.

At City Bakery, I tend to eat cookies and scones more often than bread. I frequent the shops at Tokyu Plaza and Nakameguro. This particular store is new to me. I ordered the Cranberry Spice Cookie and the Herb Tea of the day. I couldn't quite catch what kind of herb tea it was, but I pretended to understand when ordering. The Cranberry Spice Cookie tastes like a ginger cookie with a nice ginger flavor. I really liked it. The Herb Tea had a mild flavor with a sweet aroma. I couldn't quite identify the herbs used, but I liked it. The shop is calm and relaxing in the evening on weekdays, making it a nice place to unwind.

On the way from Daikanyama to Ebisu, I found a nice little café in a residential area. There are some lovely shops scattered around this neighborhood. I took a break at an outdoor table, watching the impressive apartment buildings and people passing by. The weather was great! I ordered the 4 Berry & Apple Smoothie for 748 yen including tax. It was so delicious! I was really thirsty, but it was worth the wait. The smoothie used juice that tasted like a 1-liter pack of milk, mixed with apples. I think I could make it at home with frozen berries! It had a nice tangy flavor and was very tasty. I remember trying their famous Pretzel Croissant and baguette in Kichijoji before. The baguette was delicious. The shop was a bit crowded inside Parco, but this one with a nice atmosphere on the street is much better. I'll definitely visit again when I pass by!

City Bakery in front of Naka-Meguro Station is always bustling with commuters from morning till night, creating a lively atmosphere. In contrast, the newly opened City Bakery in Daikanyama, just a 2-minute walk from the station, offers a more relaxed experience as it is not as crowded due to being serviced only by local trains. I decided to dine in and tried the Whole Wheat Croissant for 341 yen. It had a nice texture and a rich wheat flavor due to being made with whole wheat flour. I also enjoyed a Cafe Latte for around 450 yen. Overall, it felt like a hidden gem.

During the coronavirus pandemic, I have been engaging in morning activities quite frequently. So, I have been looking for a place to relax and write articles for my blog and Instagram. This time, I discovered a new café in the neighborhood and decided to check it out. "THE CITY BAKERY Daikanyama" is a bakery that can be found in various locations in Tokyo. I have been to the one under the railway tracks in Naka-Meguro before, but this one in Daikanyama seemed nice too. The interior of the café had a decent sense of openness, although it was quite cold near the concrete walls. I ordered a ham and cheese focaccia hot sandwich (580 yen), which is a bit on the pricier side, especially when you add a drink set for around 1,000 yen. But hey, it's Daikanyama, so I guess location costs are included. The trendy hot sandwich had a crispy texture, and you can't go wrong with the classic combination of ham and cheese. They don't seem to have power outlets, so you can't work on your laptop for too long, but that's okay since this isn't that kind of place. Overall, it could be a good option for a morning activity space.

City Bakery in Daikanyama. Located in a quiet residential area on the way from Ebisu Station to Daikanyama, this new shop opened in September. The shop is sparkling clean with plenty of table seating, making it a comfortable place to relax. I had some time before dinner, so I decided to stop by for a cafe break. They were having a chocolate event, so I tried their hot chocolate with marshmallows and a chocolate croissant. The marshmallows melting in the hot chocolate was a fun sight to see. The croissant had a sesame coating which added a unique twist to the chocolate flavor. It's a great place to unwind away from the hustle and bustle. City Bakery is definitely in a lovely location. I look forward to visiting again. Thank you for the meal.

My wife often walks around the Ebisu area, but I am not very familiar with the city center. I came to Daikanyama for work and decided to buy some simple deli bread for a quick lunch at home, as well as some bread for dinner. I didn't have the energy to search for a restaurant, so I ended up buying from a cafe that appeared in front of me. I later found out that it is a new cafe with a beautiful interior. I would like to relax inside next time, but the downside is that we drove there, and parking fees in the area are ridiculously high, like 400 yen for 12 minutes. Is there a place to park near Daikanyama on holidays with parking tickets available? It's highly competitive. I decided to take the food home. For lunch, I got a roasted salmon and Cajun chicken pita bread, with generous fillings and well-seasoned sauces. My wife made cheese-baked new onion and soup to go with it. For dinner, we had focaccia and croissants, which were satisfying and hearty. The beef tail stew was cooked so well that the bones completely fell off. I'll definitely visit again if I come nearby for work. Thank you for the meal! *Note: The images include my wife's homemade dishes. Please excuse the mix-up.

I went to Daikanyama and bought croissants at City Bakery. I purchased a whole wheat croissant and a chocolate croissant. The whole wheat croissant is filled with marshmallow and caramel sauce. It is a very sweet and indulgent croissant with the sweetness of marshmallow. One croissant is quite filling. The chocolate croissant was enjoyed at home. It is a delicious croissant with a crispy texture and the sweetness of chocolate. It is a tasty croissant made with plenty of butter.