I often pass by this area on my bicycle, but I have never used it because there are often closed or empty shops when I try to buy something in the afternoon on holidays. This time, after having lunch at the nearby Taverna Il Diavolo on a weekday, I stopped by. As expected, it was midday on a weekday, so some items were sold out, but the anpan and cream pan that everyone had written about were still available, so I bought them right away. ⚫︎ Cream Pan (207 yen): From its appearance, you can tell that it is carefully and meticulously made with dedication. When I took a bite, it was truly exquisite, soft and moist, without any peculiarities, a bread suitable for everyone to savor slowly. The cream was rich in egg yolk, with a fine and delicate cream that did not give the impression of being made in large quantities at once. At first, I thought it was expensive, but after actually eating it, I think it is worth the price. ⚫︎ Organic Anpan (223 yen): The bread dough is the same as the cream pan above, but this anpan is excellent! The red bean paste is made to match this bread, showing a considerable amount of thought put into it. It's hard to express, but the red bean paste, like the cream before, is made with care, and the harmony between the red bean paste and poppy seeds in the bread is outstanding. If I were to say, the sweetness of the red bean paste is subtle, or rather, the sweetness is felt afterwards to enhance the harmony with the bread. Highly recommended. Recently, there has been a lot of media attention on Kyoto's bread, with many bakeries for a city of its size, each with its own strong commitment. Just going around bakeries alone is worth it as a tourist activity. It's one of the reasons why I'm glad to live in Kyoto. This time, I chose simple bread, but next time, I want to buy some savory bread.

A bakery near JR Nijo Station East Exit in Kyoto City. Specializing in whole grain bread, the ratio of stone-ground whole grain flour is displayed for each bread. They have a limited variety, and it seems to sell out quickly in the early hours. - Whole Grain Croissant \292 (tax included) 60% stone-ground whole grain flour. Light and moist texture with a somewhat doughy feel. Not too buttery, with a subtle and gentle taste that combines well with the whole grain dough. - Whole Grain Danish Sweet Potato and White Bean Paste \343 (tax included) Sweet potatoes are mixed in but not overpowering, creating a nice flavor. Gentle as a Danish pastry, with an overall mild deliciousness. - Melon Pan \215 (tax included) 75% stone-ground whole grain flour. Not overly whole grain-like, with a restrained cookie dough. Has a rustic charm to it. - Cassonade \256 (tax included) Soft dough topped with cassonade. Crunchy texture with a unique rustic sweetness from cane sugar. - Egg Sandwich \334 (tax included) A soft dough sandwich with a generous filling. Not too bland nor overpowering, the egg flavor shines through, complementing the dough's flavor. - Baguette Sandwich Parma Ham & Cream Cheese \476 (tax included) A sandwich using half a baguette, with a substantial filling of Parma ham and plenty of cream cheese. As you chew, the cream cheese and baguette dough meld together. - Milk France \476 (tax included) Also using half a baguette, this Milk France is larger in size. Cream similar to condensed milk thoroughly soaks into the dough. Initially good, but personally found it too sweet due to the volume. - Rustic Plain \213 (tax included) 20% stone-ground whole grain flour. Thin crust with a satisfying chewiness. Moist inside with a gentle acidity. - Rustic Cranberry & Orange \213 (tax included) Orange flavor stands out. Not too many dried fruits, balanced with the dough's flavor. - Comp Le Bour \396 (tax included) 100% stone-ground whole grain flour. Soft crust with a good bite. Slightly chewy texture, the gentle whole grain flavor is delicious. Little browning, good for savoring the pure taste of whole grain flour. - Whole Grain 100% Bread \375 (tax included) Well-baked crust with a slight bitterness and richness. The crumb, despite looking and feeling full of whole grain, has a gentle deliciousness. Even stored airtight and eaten the next day, it seemed to deepen in flavor. - Whole Grain Scone \242 (tax included) Surprisingly soft and crisp texture. Not very whole grain-like, slightly rich scone. Mild on the whole grain aspect, more on the gentle side. There are some bread with substantial volume, but overall, they offer gentle and flavorful bread.

Milk France - Whole Wheat 20% - 293 yen (tax included) Organic Anpan - Whole Wheat 50% - 223 yen (tax included) I visited the store on Sunday just after opening by bicycle. They have a wide variety of products, and this bakery specializes in hard bread. It wasn't crowded, so I could leisurely make my purchases. I usually prefer soft bread, so I was unsure, but the Milk France was creamy, sweet, and delicious. It had a nice balance of firmness and chewiness, which I liked. The organic anpan was filled with plenty of sweet red bean paste. It wasn't overly sweet, and the bread was soft and tasty, which I enjoyed. I would like to visit again. Thank you for the meal.

I've always wanted to try the bread from this place, but every time I passed by, it seemed to be closed for a holiday. I kept wondering when I would finally get to try it. However, when I drove by one day, the shop was open! I didn't miss the chance and went straight to the shop. They had a wide variety of bread. I love the hard type, so I got a large one cut and froze it. The sourdough bread was 425 yen, made with 100% whole grain flour and no dairy, so even vegans can enjoy it. I lightly toasted it with olive oil. The very large butter roll was 173 yen, made with 60% whole grain flour. It had a subtle sweetness and a satisfying texture. I also got a ham and cucumber sandwich and an organic red bean bun for a snack. The red bean bun was 223 yen, made with 50% whole grain flour, with a mild sweetness and delicious red bean filling. The poppy seeds were cute too. The whole grain wheat used in their bread is freshly ground in the shop's stone mill on the day of baking. This gives the bread a rich aroma and a natural sweetness from the wheat. I regret not going sooner since I really enjoyed the bread.

I stopped by as I was nearby and decided to check it out. The whole wheat bread shop had limited bread on display in the afternoon, which was a bit disappointing. I purchased three items including a whole wheat baguette. I always think that bakeries should stop charging for bags, haha. The staff members were quite chatty... I ended up overhearing about something that happened yesterday. Since it's a very small bakery, it would be better to avoid chatting while working in front of customers.

Menu for takeout☆ White whole wheat flour 50% Butter roll 173 yen (tax included)☆ White whole wheat flour 20% Cheese pizza 351 yen (tax included)☆ White whole wheat flour 20% Chocolate France 226 yen (tax included)Thank you for the delicious meal! Thank you, Panscape Nijo Station Front Store!

I visited the wheat whole grain bread specialty shop "panscape" near Nijo Station around 2 PM, and they only had this much left (; ;) I had heard rumors about it, but it's indeed a very popular shop! The simple handmade feel of the bread looks delicious... Next time, I'll make sure to come a bit earlier ♡

It's a very small bakery. But these small bakeries have been trending lately, right? You see them everywhere. And with the restrictions like only allowing up to 2 people inside due to Corona, well, it's so small that you really can't choose bread leisurely unless it's around that number (laughs). On this day, I went to look for a bread I wanted to eat, and it turns out they only have seasonal items for winter. So, I bought this one with orange peel and cream cheese and took it home. They don't have a wide variety of bread types, just mostly hard bread which I like, so I'd like to go again. This bread was quite delicious too (^▽^)/

The restaurant had a very stylish atmosphere, and I felt a bit nervous going in (laughs). The bread was beautifully displayed like in a boutique, and I had a hard time deciding which one to buy! It's a whole wheat bread specialty shop, and I wanted to try the croissants and pain au chocolat, but they were sold out, so I hope to have a chance for a rematch!

There was a staff member just bringing bread from outside, so I felt compelled to check it out. There are bread on the counter and self-service bread that you can take from the staff. This time, I bought Rustic Chocolate Chip for 272 yen: it had chocolate chips in it, not too hard but just the right firmness with a good volume. I also purchased Melon Pan for 215 yen. They put them individually in a paper bag, but when I put it in my bag as it is, the Melon Pan got squished. However, the taste is solid, more on the crispy side rather than melon-flavored. It seems that the proportion of whole wheat flour varies depending on the bread, so I would like to try and compare various types.

Ordered items: Egg sandwich (290 yen) and 5 types of dried fruits & walnuts (305 yen). Selected as one of the top 100 bread shops in the west. There were many hard breads lined up. Since it's a well-reputed shop, I had high expectations and tried the food. Personally, I found the walnut bread delicious.

The shop is located very close to Nijo Station. It is on the first floor of an old building. They have bread displayed in both self-serve and showcase areas. This shop is popular for its bread made with carefully selected stone-ground whole wheat flour. After much deliberation, I chose three items: Rustic Lemon & White Chocolate for 302 yen, with 20% stone-ground whole wheat flour, the aroma of whole wheat is wonderful, combined with the scent of lemon and the sweetness of white chocolate. The texture is hard but soft. Cassonade for 256 yen, made with 100% French cane sugar, Okinawan brown sugar, and Hokkaido butter. The natural sweetness is delicious, with the flavor of butter and the sweetness of cane sugar being delightful. Whole Wheat Croissant for 292 yen, with 60% stone-ground whole wheat flour. Not greasy at all for a croissant, and the aroma of whole wheat is very nice. All of them are bread with attention to detail, making you want to try other varieties as well.

I arrived at the restaurant a little after 11:00. It is located in front of the Nijo Station. The store is small and can accommodate only two people. The exterior looks like an old-fashioned bakery, but the interior is cute and nicely arranged. This time, I purchased three items. Rustic Lemon & White Chocolate for 302 yen, Casonade for 256 yen, and Whole Wheat Croissant for 292 yen. The Rustic Lemon & White Chocolate has a refreshing scent of whole wheat flour and lemon even before you take a bite. The lemon has a subtle bitterness and acidity, complemented by the slight sweetness of white chocolate, creating a nice harmony. This bread, with its perfectly balanced ingredients, is very delicious. The Casonade is made with 100% French cane sugar, Okinawan brown sugar, and Hokkaido butter in a bread with 50% stone-ground whole wheat flour. The fluffy dough has a crunchy texture from the cane sugar and a unique pleasant aroma. The Whole Wheat Croissant, with 60% stone-ground whole wheat flour, has a nice aroma of whole wheat even before eating. The richness and aroma of butter are very well perceived, making it a favorite taste. Despite being refreshing, it has a richness and is delicious due to the whole wheat flour. It was great to be able to try three different items with varying levels of whole wheat flour. In the end, all of them were delicious. Thank you for the meal.

I visited the lunch shop around 11 o'clock, but it was a bit crowded and some of the assorted breads were sold out. I bought a melon bread and a croissant. When I ate them in the park, they were softer than I expected and had a nice aroma of whole wheat. They were delicious.

When I went around lunchtime, there were only a few items left. Truly a popular spot?! I bought a cream puff and a large cheese pizza. Customers kept coming one after another, so they seemed to run out soon. If you're going to buy, maybe go in the morning? The custard in the cream puff was thick and delicious. The cheese pizza was satisfying, so I ate it in two sittings!

I bought it before watching a movie at TOHO Cinemas (＊◕ᴗ◕＊)♡ 139th bakery ♡ I really wanted to go there because it was selected as one of the top 100 restaurants on Tabelog in 2022 ♡♡ It was past 2 PM, and they were almost sold out (´；ω；`)・Walnut France・Red bean paste France・Whole wheat scone They use a motorized stone mill in the workshop to grind homemade flour from unprocessed wheat before it becomes wheat flour. 100% whole wheat flour!! Gentle flavor +ﾟ *｡｡+ﾟ *｡♡♡ The dough is delicious ( ♥︎ᴗ♥︎ )♡♡ This might be the first time I've had such delicious hard bread ♡♡ The dough is fine-grained ( ⁎ᵕᴗᵕ⁎ )♡♡ Moist ♡♡♡ They really care about freshly ground whole wheat flour! The Walnut France has a lot of walnuts, which is great (ˊᗜˋ*)♡ The red bean paste in the Red bean paste France is moist~♡♡ They accept PayPay, which is great.

This is a shop that uses whole wheat flour. In addition to hard bread, they also have other options. The staff explained that cream bread is brought in from Sanjo, Kyoto after 12:00. I took home a baguette and two pieces of cream bread with five types of dried fruits and walnuts.

A whole wheat bread specialty shop that sources wheat daily and slowly grinds it in-store with a millstone to minimize heat generation (below 50°C). This process preserves the natural fiber, vitamins, minerals, aroma, flavor, and umami without compromising them. Their baking reflects this approach, such as the Butter Roll complet (50% whole wheat) and Rustic Walnut Raisin complet (20% whole wheat).

After eating Chinese food at Taiho-san, I went to this shop. This shop is selected as one of the top 100 bread shops in the 2022 Tabelog West rankings. This shop specializes in whole wheat bread. The bread baked using whole wheat emits an indescribable aroma as soon as it comes out of the oven. The aroma of wheat is strong and has a natural and charming scent. That's why they grind wheat daily with a millstone. They source wheat and grind it with a millstone in the store. They also source wheat from various regions across Japan and have it ground with a millstone. This aroma won't come out unless it's ground with a millstone. They bring out the unique aroma, flavor, and taste of "freshly ground wheat." Panscape is supported by high-quality delicious wheat from various regions in Japan such as Hokkaido, Iwate, Saitama, Ishikawa, Kyoto, and Fukuoka. I've been very curious about it for a long time. I visited before 12:30, but many items were already sold out. I purchased Rustic Chocolate Chip for 263 yen and Cassonade for 242 yen, both of which were delicious. Thank you for the meal.

I was so excited to finally visit this bakery that I've been wanting to go to. However, I was a bit careless with my research, as I didn't realize how far apart JR Nijo Station and Nijo Castle Subway Station were...(sweat) I arrived a little after 10:30 am. There were already about two customers inside. I was interested in the baguette sandwich, but had other plans, so I ended up purchasing the following items. I have included my thoughts on each item with the photos. I will definitely stop by again when I visit Kyoto next time.

The chestnut compote BLT sandwich cream bun is delicious, not only because the bread is tasty, but also because it's filled with plenty of custard cream, so yummy. The sweet bread here is not to be underestimated. The chestnut compote has a slight acidity in the dough, making it a hard bread with a softness. When pressed by hand, it slowly returns to its original shape. The chestnut has a viscosity that crumbles softly, and its compatibility with the compote dough is [?]. The chestnut is delicious, but not too sweet, so I didn't feel like eating it as is, and when thinking about what to pair it with, it requires some creativity to match it with the chestnut bread. In the end, I just finished eating it as is. In that sense, this compote might be more suitable for those who are used to eating it and want to try seasonal items. Next, I'll try the classic compotes like plain, fig, and chocolate chip. The BLT sandwich is also excellent, with the bread being outstanding. It's a French bread with little whole wheat flavor. The bread is chewy. The bacon inside is thick. Maybe because I had been eating strongly flavored foods until yesterday, it tastes mild to me, but the Thousand Island dressing is plenty flavorful. It was a sandwich that did not disappoint.