Bread and Espresso, my first visit turned out to be in Hakata, of all places (lol). I always thought I would definitely go there when I go to Tokyo, but I ended up going to other shops and couldn't make it there. The shop opened at 8 am, so it was perfect for breakfast! I arrived about an hour later and, surprise surprise, there was a line! As expected... There were about 5 groups waiting, and the inside of the shop was also full. Some people in line even changed their minds to get their order to go. After all, it was so cold in Fukuoka that day (TT) I couldn't stand it when I stepped into the shade... Oh well, is Hokkaido warm because of the snow? (lol) After waiting for about 20 minutes, we were seated and placed our order at the register. I chose a panini with the option to select from about 4 different fillings, and I went with prosciutto and mozzarella. For my drink, I got a cute cappuccino with a fluffy foam! After ordering, we waited for about 5 to 8 minutes before finally reaching brunch-lunch time. The panini was crunchy and quite large! Delicious! The coleslaw with purple cabbage also went well with the bread. The set I ordered came with a small cheesecake, which was quite satisfying even in its small size. The cheesecake was quite rich and tasty ( ˶'ᵕ'˶) I would love to visit other Bread and Espresso locations because they offer ingredients and concepts that are unique to each place. (I wanted the paper bag (for an additional 50 yen) just for fun, to carry the bread home).

The bread used for the post-lunch tea looked so delicious that I ended up buying some to take home. The firm pudding was unusual but tasty. It paired well with the bittersweet caramel! Even though I don't usually drink black coffee, it tasted great with the moderately sweet pudding.

I visited this restaurant for a brunch/lunch before 10 am. It's located near Hakata Station and attracts many international customers. As soon as you see the curtain, you know you're at the right place. Inside, there were many bread options for takeout. I ordered the Moomentai set for 1300 yen. You need to secure a seat before ordering for dine-in. I chose to sit at the counter, where I noticed many solo female customers. The Moomentai had delicious fluffy toast and a creamy texture that was easy to eat. The salad was simple with carrots and lettuce, but tasty. This place is perfect for enjoying the atmosphere during your trip. It was featured on Yahoo! News as well. If you want to check it out, you can do a copy-paste search.

I was looking for a place to have breakfast in Fukuoka and found this place, so I decided to go in. I was a bit indecisive but ended up ordering French toast and an iced cafe latte (1300 yen). It was a bit pricey, but the French toast was really fluffy and delicious.

There are quite a few foreign tourists as well. The pricing is a bit high, but the bread is delicious and it's the kind of bread that you occasionally crave, so there are many repeat customers. Sometimes there is a line outside depending on the timing. It's about a 3-minute walk from Hakata Station and it's stylish. You can take out or eat in, and the sweets are also well-made, making it popular. The salmon bagel set is 1,150 yen with carrot slaw and a drink. You can choose from coffee, tea, orange juice, and for an additional charge, you can change to a cafe latte or cappuccino. This day's bagel was made with Yame tea. The salmon and cream cheese sandwich with basil sauce was delicious, and the bagel was soft and tasty. The carrot slaw had a good amount, with a crunchy texture and mustard as an accent. I thought the pricing was a bit high. I added 100 yen to change to an iced cappuccino. I love their iced cappuccino, so I order it every time. It looks cute and the taste is great, I really love it. The Itoshima egg pudding costs 600 yen and is made with Itoshima eggs, which makes it delicious. It's jiggly but firm, a classic pudding with plenty of caramel sauce. There was so much caramel sauce that you could scoop it up with a spoon, a luxurious pudding. The cream on top and the cherry were also nice touches. I love this pudding.

I used it for Saturday morning, and the weather was rainy. I arrived 15 minutes before opening and there were 3-4 groups (mostly pairs) waiting, so I was able to enter as soon as they opened. The style is to secure a seat first and then go to the counter to order. As mentioned in other reviews, there is only one register for both eat-in and take-out, so those who choose to take out and pick their bread may take longer. I ordered the Morning Moomentai Set and Strawberry Milk. The original bread had a nice buttery flavor without much crust, and it was delicious. The size is not too big, perfect for breakfast. The salad may vary daily, but the carrot rapé was delicious.

I really wanted to try the French toast, assuming I would share some of my friend's mentaiko. The French toast was delicious, with the egg mixture soaking through the bread and making it sweet inside and out. It was sweet enough even without honey. After eating the mentaiko, I realized that the bread itself was sweet. I'm sure the bread would taste amazing on its own. I was also curious about the pudding and matcha pudding, as well as other bread options, but the French toast filled me up nicely!

I went to a bakery and espresso shop in Hakata for breakfast, but it was full, so I had to give up. It was 4:30 PM. I stopped by to take a break and satisfy my hunger before checking into the hotel. However, at this time, it was completely empty. I wonder if it was because it's mentioned on TripAdvisor or because it opens at 8 AM. In the morning, it was crowded with people from Southeast and East Asia. This shop is not directly operated by the company Nichitoto Co., Ltd., but is a separate shop. It opened in September 2019. It is located along Hakata Ekimae-dori on the west side of Hakata Station, about a 6-7 minute walk from Hakata Station. The nearest subway station is Kushida-jinja-mae Station on the newly extended Nanakuma Line, and you have to walk back a bit towards Hakata Station. It is located on the first floor of THE BLOSSOM HAKATA Premier hotel in Hakata-ku, Hakata Ekimae, and the neighboring building houses the Mitsui Garden Hotel Fukuoka Gion. Inside, there are tables for dining in and counter seats, and it's quite spacious. There is an oven in the kitchen for baking bread, so the bread seems to be baked here, and the French toast looks like it can be eaten hot. Most of the bread for takeout was sold out. In addition, the French toast on the eat-in menu was sold out. So I tried a Fukuoka specialty menu item, the Moo Mentai set for 1,300 yen, with a regular hot coffee. They cut the Moo, bake it in the oven, and top it with mentaiko cream, mentaiko butter, and seaweed. It was quite delicious. It also comes with a side of carrot salad. In Fukuoka, they put mentaiko in everything, but I think this is also a good way to eat it. Since it was not crowded, I relaxed and spent time deciding on tomorrow's itinerary. It seems better to go in the afternoon or evening (until 7:00 PM) rather than during the busy morning.

Next to my accommodation, I thought there wouldn't be much of a wait for the eat-in option, but there was a long line... so I opted for takeout and brought it back to the hotel. The bakery is popular for a reason, the bread was very delicious and I highly recommend it. However, the store operation was poor with only one register for both eat-in and takeout, making it very inefficient. The line at the register blocked the display of bread so you couldn't see anything. The biggest disappointment was that the coffee machine was broken, so they couldn't serve coffee even after waiting in line for about an hour. It was a bit frustrating to find out about the coffee situation only at the register... I feel sorry for everyone who was waiting to eat in. I think they could greatly improve efficiency by changing their operation a bit. Also, if you ask for your bread to be warmed up, be prepared to wait a long time as that process is also very inefficient.

I ordered the Moo Mentaiko Set ¥1,200 (with drink) when I visited Fukuoka on a trip. Personally, I was really looking forward to trying the Moo Mentaiko in Fukuoka. It's a Fukuoka exclusive item. I love this bread so much that I often go to the store in Omotesando, Tokyo. It has mentaiko cream or mentaiko butter on top. The bread is light and fluffy, and it goes perfectly with the toppings. It was delicious. I thought it would be crowded because it was a holiday, so I arrived at the store 20 minutes early. Despite the pouring rain, there were already about 3 people in line. The Moo Mentaiko is available for order during breakfast and lunch, and it tends to sell out by lunchtime, so I recommend going early in the morning. There are plenty of seats available.

When I visited Fukuoka, I waited in line for about 20 minutes. It seems like it's smoother to buy takeout only! This time, I got French toast to go and had a drink inside the shop. I'm curious about the scones, so I want to try them next time!!!

On my way back home, I often passed by this shop and it had always caught my eye. Finally, I visited it this time! I ordered the Tiramisu set for 1,000 yen. I chose a hot coffee as my drink. The result: it was the best Tiramisu I have ever had. The layer in the middle is not sponge but bread, so it's firm. The mascarpone cheese is incredibly delicious! Because it's bread, it has a satisfying texture. I felt so content. The hot coffee paired perfectly with the Tiramisu. The seating area is spacious and comfortable. I prefer sitting next to my friends rather than facing them, so I was able to relax. I will definitely go back! This place has earned my loyalty.

I tried the brunch here. It was a bit pricey but the taste was great, and the portion was generous, so I was very satisfied. I was especially impressed by the Moo and mentaiko cream. I went there at the opening time, but had to wait for about an hour. I think it was worth the wait.

I visited for breakfast. The crispy bread with sweet red bean butter was delicious and made for a great morning. I also bought a mackerel sandwich to go, which was flavorful and tasty. Next time, I want to buy coffee beans and melon bread.

I searched for a place on the first floor of the hotel where I was staying (Bread and Espresso and Hakata) and found that even on weekdays, there was a line from the morning. I wanted to try it, so I visited around 12 o'clock. It was crowded with customers ordering takeout, but I was able to dine in as well. I ordered a bagel sandwich and an espresso. The bagel was warmed up, so I took it home to eat, and it was delicious. The combination of smoked salmon and cream cheese never disappoints. Thank you for the meal.

BLOSSOM HAKATA premier hotel is located in front of Hakata Station in Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture. On the first floor, there is a cafe and bakery. The cafe menu varies at each location. At Hakata-tto, you can enjoy Fukuoka flavors such as Muu mentaiko set, mentaiko sandwich, and Itoshima egg pudding. The most popular bread is Muu. This time, I bought the mentaiko melon pan (240 yen). Mentaiko melon pan has mentaiko inside melon bread. The combination of sweet melon bread and salty mentaiko creates a fantastic harmony. If one flavor is too strong, it won't work, but this has an exquisite balance. It is the third most popular item. The main store is in Tokyo. Stores other than the main store have names with "bread, espresso, and something" in them. There are also other names, and they are affiliated with Panini Ichiban and WARE WARE WARE. Thank you for the delicious meal.

I wanted to try the popular morning set at "Pan to Espresso to Hakatotto" that I had heard about. When I arrived near the shop, there was a long line! I waited for about 30 minutes before finally getting a seat. I ordered the Brandy set, French Toast set, and Pudding set. I chose the Ikishima egg pudding from the options available. The Brandy set came with a plate of dishes after about 15 minutes, and the Moomentai was delicious with a chewy texture and a nice match with the mentaiko cream on top. The bread was extremely tasty. The French Toast also had a unique texture, with the toast melting in your mouth. I also enjoyed dishes like seared mentaiko and gratin made with Ikishima vegetables, experiencing a bit of Fukuoka. The place was always crowded with waiting customers, showing how popular it is. The stylish interior attracted many female customers as well. I also bought some bread as souvenirs, so I'll enjoy them later when I get hungry again. Thank you for the meal!

I entered the store after 1 pm on Saturday. I passed by before 12 pm on the same day, but at that time there was a line of dine-in customers. This time, I used takeout. The bread was smaller than usual, but I really liked the chewy texture when I bit into it, the sweetness, and most of all, the smell of butter. What I especially liked was the rum raisin bread I found in the refrigerated section. I smiled as I put it in my mouth. It had a crispy texture. I thought the bread would be moist because it had cream inside, but it pleasantly surprised me. The rum raisin flavor and aroma, as well as the richness of the milk cream, all matched perfectly and suited my taste. I am satisfied.

This is a shop located next to the hotel where I stayed. I was looking for a place to have breakfast, and after walking around, I noticed a line forming! On the right side of the entrance is for takeout, which had no line. On the left side is for dining in, where there was a line. I went inside and placed my order at the counter. By the way, you can also add your favorite bread from the bread corner. Since we had plans afterwards, we ordered the Moomo Mentaiko Set x1, Cream Pan x1, and Cappuccino x1. Normally, I would have wanted to order the set for each of us. The bread that comes with the Moomo Mentaiko Set is their specialty. I underestimated it, but it was really delicious. Additionally, the mentaiko had a great flavor. If the hotel is close by, I would definitely consider coming back here for breakfast again.

I ordered Yame tea scones, persimmon and cheese sandwich, and caramel latte (1,200 yen). Both were delicious! I feel more satisfied because I came to Uotago. I want to try various things at this shop. I think it's a good shop. Good for meals and cafes! Various uses.

Fukuoka trip Day 2. I visited a place near the hotel where I stayed. It opened at 8 am, so I went there right after opening. Many people were lining up for eat-in on Sunday morning. I didn't have the patience to wait, so I got takeout. - Latte Glace: A sweet latte with milk, condensed milk, and espresso. The espresso adds a rich flavor, but the sweetness from the condensed milk was a critical hit for someone with a sweet tooth like me. I really want to drink this again. - Mentaiko Sandwich: Inside the sandwich was seaweed-flavored cod roe. It was a great combination, as if the rice topping was now inside the bread. The mentaiko was delicious, and the shiso (perilla) added a nice touch. A sandwich packed with things I personally like. - French Toast: My husband chose this. I had a bite. I usually prefer crispy toast, but this one was soft with a gentle sweetness. It was surprisingly good. - Mentaiko Melon Pan (forgot to take a photo): A mysteriously delicious treat! The surface had the typical sweetness of melon pan, but surprisingly, there was mentaiko inside. The strange harmony of sweetness and saltiness. Yum. I definitely want to visit again when I go to Fukuoka next time! Ah, it was delicious.