I went during the quiet time after lunch, so I was able to have tea peacefully without any hustle and bustle. I asked if they had any bread, but it was too late in the day and they didn't have any left. I'll try to come a bit earlier next time.

Cake Shop Cafe Lunch / Am I the only one who thinks that the Basel rate is high in Hachioji when there is a celebration? There is a Basel cafe in the town where I used to live when I was a child. There are many Basel cafes in Hachioji, but this one seems to be a cafe renovated from a warehouse adjacent to a factory. The lunch is delicious, but since it's a cake shop, be sure to try the cakes if you still have room in your stomach.

It's amazing! I had the lunch plate for 1,100 yen. There are various deli options to choose from, but I always go for the ratatouille. They kindly warmed it up before serving. The bread that comes with the plate is from a nearby bakery and it's delicious. The cinnamon bread is legendary. I also love that you can choose from a variety of drinks, including a great selection of flavored teas. This time, I had guava juice. Besides the deli plate, I highly recommend the curry plate. It's sweet and a bit spicy, with tender chicken over rice. Definitely worth a try!

"I realized we didn't have birthday cake. Want to buy a cake?" I stopped by BASEL Hachioji Takakura store on my way to pick up my son. There are various BASEL stores in Hachioji, but this one is like a warehouse, with BASEL cake factory and bakery CALON next to each other. The entrance is divided between the cafe side and the bakery side, but they are connected inside, and there is also an eat-in space, so the place is always bustling with local ladies for lunch and tea time. (There is a parking lot, but it has a step and is narrow, so it can be difficult to park for larger cars, so be careful) It was after 3:00 PM on a weekday, and the showcase had fewer items. The items I bought were: Strawberry Gateau for ¥650 (my son's choice) - he said it was just delicious. Strawberry and Pistachio Mousse for ¥550 (my husband's choice) - he said the acidity of the strawberry and the sweetness of the pistachio were just right and delicious. Mont Blanc for ¥600 - the chestnut cream was not too sweet, the cream inside was not overpowering, and it was an adult-friendly Mont Blanc. I prefer Mont Blanc with a stronger rum flavor, but unfortunately, the base of the Mont Blanc was too sweet, like a meringue baked overly sweet pastry. The mild sweetness of the chestnut cream might be due to this sweetness. It might be a matter of preference. When my son was little, I used to bake a whole cake for his birthday, but during seasons when strawberries were not available (replaced with cherries) or in hot seasons not suitable for whipped cream (lots of cheesecake!), he has stopped buying whole cakes. Lately, he has been drinking protein for muscle gain and is conscious of carbohydrates (I seem to be too careless about it!). Basel's chestnut cake is delicious with a hint of liquor, so I plan to stop by next time to buy a chestnut cake."

"Forest Strawberry" is a shop located next to BASEL cake workshop in Takakura-cho, Hachioji City. The interior of the shop is renovated from a warehouse. It is a branch of the famous BASEL in Hino and Hachioji, with 14 other stores nearby, offering cake delivery services. The prices are a bit high, but the cakes are delicious.

The day after White Day is a double anniversary. Occasionally, I wanted to eat BASEL cakes, so I went to "BASEL Takakura Store" where it is easy to park. The shop has about 8 parking spaces in front of it and not many cars passing by. In addition to cakes, they also offer baked goods, bread, and side dishes. I entered the shop, sanitized my hands, and found the slightly dim but stylish and cozy interior. You can also eat in the shop. I chose the following cakes from the showcase: Chocolate and Coffee Mousse (580 yen), Japanese Chestnut Mont Blanc (600 yen), Black Tea and Apricot Mousse (550 yen), Strawberry and Red Bean Pie (630 yen), Cherry Blossom Flurry (580 yen), Gateau Chocolat (500 yen), and Cheese Cake (500 yen). Payment can be made with cash, various credit cards, IC cards, and QR code payments like au PAY, which offers up to 20% cashback until March 22nd. I noticed the promotion only after making the payment. They packed the cakes in a box with a cold pack for the journey and put them in a BASEL logo vinyl bag. I took them home and immediately tried the Strawberry and Red Bean Pie, which was a big hit. It's not common to have red bean paste in a cake, and it was delicious. The combination of cream, red bean paste, and pie is unbeatable! And the Cherry Blossom Flurry was a perfect representation of spring. The middle layer was matcha mousse with a pink cherry blossom-scented mousse enveloping it, and inside the matcha mousse, there were Griottine cherries soaked in Kirsch. The Gateau Chocolat was just like the one I used to enjoy at BASEL in front of Keio Hachioji Station - not too sweet, with walnuts inside. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal! I will definitely go back for more.

The Basel in front of Hino Municipal Hospital is always used, but this time I went to have lunch because it is said to be together with a bakery. The 6-item deli lunch that was 1000 yen according to the information on Tabelog had increased to 1200 yen for 5 items. A large tray was placed on the counter, and it seems that the staff will scoop out the 5 side dishes with a spoon when you choose them, along with a few slices of bread and a drink. You take this tray to your seat yourself. Water is also self-service. There is a pitcher of brown drink next to the water pitcher, and when I asked the staff, they said it was Assam tea. Huh? Can you drink this as well? I thought, but if you are a customer, you should have Darjeeling tea, so you shouldn't take that. I didn't understand the meaning. Is Assam tea all-you-can-drink? I thought the explanation was unfriendly. Without saying anything more, I poured water into a cup and took it. Next, I tried to take a paper napkin that was nearby, but they were in several white bottles. I didn't know if I could take the entire bottle, so I just took the necessary number of napkins. Since the 5 deli items are served on one plate, some flavors are mixed. There is bread, but no butter. What I realized while eating was that I could put the deli on the bread and eat it. I didn't think it was particularly delicious, and 1200 yen was too expensive. Is it a former factory? The building is so spacious that the draft comes in, and with only one stove, I couldn't stay long. After finishing eating, I left quickly. There were three staff members, but not a single smile until the end. Three women who seemed to be mom friends came in the middle, but the staff moved the tables with a look of annoyance. From now on, I will go to the usual Basel.

There is a wide selection of classic cakes, especially those featuring seasonal fruits which add a colorful touch. The strawberry tart was beautifully decorated with fresh strawberries, and had a delicious sweet and sour taste. The Mont Blanc cake had a nostalgic feel to it, reminiscent of traditional flavors.

I ordered cheesecake and iced tea. The cheesecake was moist and delicious!

Visited after 6 pm. For some reason, the description plate mentioned strawberry and chocolate mousse, but it was a mistake. I wonder why no one noticed it before (not even the customers pointed it out). There was a banana tart available this time, which wasn't there last time, but I decided to go with the apricot tart. It cost 550 yen. The staff described it as having a sweet jam, but it was actually tangy and not very sweet, which I found delicious.

I went shopping at the Gyomu Super and remembered that it was a PayPay campaign participating store, so I visited for the first time. It was 30 minutes before closing, and the exterior was dark, making me wonder if they were still open. When I entered, there was one customer already ordering. They had a bread corner right at the entrance, and although I was tempted by the scones, they were small and priced at 260 yen, so I decided against it. The cake selection in the showcase was limited, with options like strawberry tart, fruit tart (5 or more left), black tea and apricot cake (1 left), strawberry and chocolate mousse (2 left), and maybe one more. Since it was almost closing time, I had to make do with what was available. With a 30% discount, I stayed within budget and purchased two financiers for 230 yen and the strawberry and chocolate mousse for 550 yen. The strawberry and chocolate mousse exceeded my expectations and was delicious. I haven't tried the financiers yet, but I made sure they were made with butter before buying, so I'm looking forward to enjoying them as well.

Located in the same building as Caron (a bakery). It seems that their sweets are famous, but I didn't know that and came in for lunch before. However, the menu seemed a little different from last time??? So, last time I just bought some bread and went home. This time, they had a daily plate, chicken curry, and ratatouille. You can also get a set with cake. But I bought too much bread elsewhere and couldn't eat it all... I got some deli to go. The deli is sold by weight for 300 yen + tax per 100g. There are 11 types, including ones with plenty of beans, hash beef, and vegetables. In addition, there was one type of quiche (200 yen + tax per slice) and meat doria. The Dry Fruit and Carrot Lapé (100g) for 300 yen + tax was a salad with crunchy marinated carrots and refreshing orange. It came in a small cup, about 100g, but it was quite satisfying as it was soft. I was surprised by the variety of ingredients! I didn't know what was in it due to my lack of knowledge, but it even had cumin (or something similar) and figs! This is definitely nutritionally rich. The bean salad next to it also had a variety of ingredients and looked delicious. It would probably taste great sandwiched between a baguette from Caron. Thank you for the meal.

I thought it was a lovely cafe in such a place! Surrounded by residential areas, it looks more like a warehouse than a cafe at first glance. But once you step inside, you'll find a variety of delicious deli items and cute sweets! It's hard to choose because there are so many options. I always order the lunch plate, which comes with 8 assorted deli items chosen by the staff, a drink, a mini juice, soup, and 5 types of bread. The lunch has a generous portion, but the relaxed atmosphere of the cafe allows you to enjoy chatting and eating at your own pace. I think that's also one of the charms of this place.

The location may be a bit hard to find, but the navigation will guide you there. There is parking space for a few cars in front of the store, and a coin parking lot behind the store. The spacious and high-ceilinged interior also houses a bakery called Caron Bakery. Basel Patisserie, which has taken over the management of the long-established cafe Paper Moon in Yamanakako, operates this cafe, cake shop, and bakery. Their baked goods are popular as gifts, so many people purchase them as souvenirs. The cafe is divided into smoking and non-smoking sections, which is convenient for smokers. When using the cafe, you first choose the type of set you want. For those who want to enjoy a variety of bread, the mini set is recommended. For those who want to enjoy a variety of side dishes, the sandwich set is recommended. It comes with a small drink and all-you-can-eat soup, so it's a great deal. Coffee can be refilled, and tea is served in a large pot. The coffee is from a brand in Vienna, Austria, with a distinctive aroma and flavor. The cakes are around 500 yen each, so it's a great deal to add them to a set. The amount indicated as "1 spoonful" is a generous portion, equivalent to a large spoonful plus about half. The cakes are large and range from 300 to 500 yen each, all of which look and taste great. The bakery offers delicious and high-quality bread, so it's recommended to purchase some on the way out.

I love this place so much that I always invite my dear friends, even if they are far away, and we go there every year. We make a reservation and take a train in the morning, feeling like we're on a little trip. We aim to arrive around lunchtime. Even though I always think about trying something different, I end up ordering the deli platter. Since there are two of us, we get different deli platters piled high. In the past, the bread was served in a basket with red and white checkered napkins, but nowadays it comes in bags, maybe for the convenience of takeaway moms? Nevertheless, the deli is still very delicious, along with the drinks. We'll be back again soon. The atmosphere is great and it's one of my favorite places. I always wish it was closer. It's also a pleasure to buy a cake on the way back. Thank you for the delicious meal.