The in-laws brought over some cream puffs as a gift when we had a motsunabe party at home. It was the first time we had used this shop since it moved. The cream puff pastry had a cookie-like texture, light and crispy. The cream filling was like fresh cream, not too sweet, and tasted delicious when combined with the pastry.

On a regular day at 2:00 PM, I visited the store and ordered two slices of Gâteau Frais for 550 yen each, a Fromage Blanc for 450 yen, and one other item (lol). When I got home, I tried the Fromage Blanc, and it was fluffy with a nice cheese aroma, very delicious (^O^). The other cakes were also delicious, so my brother, who is on a business trip in Nagano, treated me to lunch on his way back home.

Soft and fluffy choux pastry filled with an overflowing amount of custard cream. Be sure to eat it carefully to avoid spilling the cream, as it is guaranteed to come bursting out. Eating it deliciously without spilling is pure happiness!

For my husband's birthday, I bought a birthday cake, along with other cakes and a pudding! This time, I got a Mont Blanc cake, a fruit tart, and a banana cake. I also ordered a pudding. I've always liked tarts, but this tart had a buttery crust and the custard had vanilla beans in it, which I really enjoyed! The whipped cream wasn't too heavy, making it easy to eat. The Mont Blanc cake had a taste that wasn't too mature, so even the kids enjoyed it. The banana cake was made with a pie crust, giving it a crispy texture that was strangely addictive. The pudding came in a jar with cream on top and caramel at the bottom, with vanilla beans in the caramel, giving it a slightly bitter taste that felt more adult-oriented. The store's exterior was stylish with a noticeable orange color, and there was parking space for about three cars. Inside, there was an eat-in area to the left of the entrance, with the cake display right at the entrance and gift baked goods placed around it.

One day, my wife came home from going out and brought two cakes. She said, "I suddenly felt like eating a solid cake." I understand that feeling. In the midst of the ongoing pandemic, there is hardly any money to spend on leisure activities, so indulging in such a luxury is not a problem at all. Takeout makes it even more reassuring. She continued, "Since you're busy working from home and can't go out, I thought it would be a good idea for a Tabelog review." I'm touched by my wife's thoughtfulness. However, it can be a hassle to write reviews after a while, but oh well, I'll give it a shot. This shop called Genovese is a cake shop located in Fuchu City, Tokyo (they also have a store in Hiroshima, so I'm mentioning it). I think the best cakes come from a shop that started as a small individual shop and expanded to about three stores. But you can't really tell it's Genovese from the name in alphabets haha. Genovese recently had a pop-up shop at the Marui Department Store in Kokubunji for a few days. Marui Department Store in Kokubunji has transformed into a cosmetics store and expanded its sweets space, inviting local shops to participate. This time, my wife brought back two types of tarts. One was fig, and the other was banana and chocolate. I had the fig one, and it was very juicy and delicious. The cream was tasty, not too sweet, and had just the right amount of oil. The pie crust was crispy with a bit of thickness, providing a solid body. This tart had a satisfying texture. When it comes to tarts at Marui Department Store in Kokubunji, A La Campagne is famous, but their tarts seem to have a French pastry style with a touch of alcohol. Genovese, on the other hand, seemed to offer simple tarts with a solid pie crust, cream, and fruit. Both are equally good. It's a luxury for the residents who use Kokubunji Station to be able to choose a cake shop according to their mood.

Blueberry cheesecake and, although I forgot to take a picture, also a fruit tart! I bought them as I passed by for dessert. They were delicious, but I ended up feeling a bit heavy in my stomach. Surprisingly rich? There was also a cake shop next door. Genoise has a parking lot in front of the store.

This Gâteau Frais here saved me, a cake refugee who was in the mood for eating cake on Mother's Day when everywhere was crowded. The cream and sponge of this Gâteau Frais were to my liking. I will definitely come back! Next time, I want to try their tart varieties.

Purchased Caramel Nut Roll at Marui Kokubunji.

This Western confectionery shop in the Tama area, which has about three stores, is known for its Earl Grey and caramel chiffon cake. I purchased their product, which was reasonably priced. The chiffon cake was incredibly fluffy, with a nice Earl Grey aroma. The caramel cream surrounding it matched well with the Earl Grey flavor, making it delicious. Both the texture and taste were satisfying.