From Shin-Akitsu Station, just a 1-minute walk away, I went to Laotonnu for takeout. It's a renowned place with a festive atmosphere on a holiday evening. Surprisingly, despite the crowd, the wait wasn't long as the staff efficiently handled orders. Here's what I bought: 1. **Chestnut Mont Blanc (702 yen):** A daily limited quantity item with a simple composition of meringue, whipped cream, and chestnut paste. The distinct flavor of chestnut stands out, and the meringue adds a light touch. 2. **Shine Muscat Tart (864 yen):** A vibrant Shine Muscat tart generously coated with jelly. Beneath the milky and unique custard cream lies a delicious tart crust. The tart crust itself is delightful. 3. **Chestnut Pie (385 yen):** A whole chestnut from Ibaraki Prefecture wrapped in pie crust. We reheated it in the toaster, and the crispy pie crust came back to life. Definitely something I want to have again. It's evident that this place is cherished by the locals. The bakery also offers a variety of baked goods on the right and towards the back. The service is polite. Though a bit far, I'd like to visit again.

Today, I took out souvenirs from this shop located on the way from JR Shin-Akitsu Station to Seibu Akitsu Station. It was my first visit to this shop, which was bustling with customers buying cakes and baked goods. I bought some baked goods as souvenirs but had to give up on the cakes because I was returning home late. It was a treat.

After finishing the Tokorozawa expedition and getting off at Akitsu Station on the Seibu Ikebukuro Line on my way to JR Musashino Line's Shin-Akitsu Station, I happened to check out Tabelog (restaurant review website). Lo and behold, there's a renowned curry and soba shop nearby! Even though I wasn't particularly hungry, desserts are a different story, right? So, I bought two desserts and decided to enjoy them at a nearby park. The first one is "Muran Shanti Caramel," with delightful whipped cream on top and meringue, and the crispy crust below is pretty good. The second one is the "Eco田 Chou Chou Cream." The outer layer is crispy, and the inside is filled with plenty of custard. It was delicious!

I bought the recommended Fromage Cru, a Mona Lisa made with figs, the seasonal Chantefleurs, and a cream puff from the cashier. The Fromage Cru has a unique flavor balance due to the use of salt, which you don't often encounter in other stores. #Rotonnu Akitsu Main Store #Akitsu #FromageCru

I got off at Akitsu Station around 4:00 PM on Thursday and casually arrived at this shop. There were about 2 groups waiting in line, so I waited and purchased the Eco田シュー for 432 yen and waited for it to be wrapped. I think it's about Rohtonnu at Ekoda Station. The stylishly named cream puff was incredibly sweet and delicious, providing a delightful respite from the scorching heat. Thank you for the meal! I'll come again! ^_^ ===========

Visited the popular patisserie "Rotonnu" in Akitsu. The Sanmaruku was beautiful. Vanilla cream and chocolate cream were mild without any distinct flavor. The caramelized surface was a bit too crispy, making it a bit difficult to eat, haha. Today's cake caught my eye, so I bought it. I wish there was some sort of description, haha. It's probably a choux cream. The top part had passion fruit and whipped cream, while the bottom had mango and custard. Even the cream had a refreshing fruitiness to it. It was delicious. I'd like to visit their stores in Nakano and Tachikawa too.

The cakes here are delicious. Roatonnu Akitsu Main Store, August 13, 2023. Eatery rating on Tabelog: 3.78. Personal rating: 3.7. Budget: Up to 1000 yen for lunch. #Sweets #JapaneseSweets #WesternSweets #Shortcake #Cake #SweetsTour #Tabelog #TabelogHighRating #TabelogRatingAbove3.5 #TabelogTop100 #TabelogTop1002020 #TabelogTop1002022 #TopSweetsShops #TopSweetsShops2018 #TopSweetsShops2019 #TopSweetsShops2020 #TopSweetsShops2022 #TopSweetsShopsTokyo #TopSweetsShopsTokyo2018 #TopSweetsShopsTokyo2019 #TopSweetsShopsTokyo2020 #TopSweetsShopsTokyo2022 #Roatonnu #RoatonnuAkitsuMainStore #Akitsu #NewAkitsu

The owner, Kandahiroshi, is a huge fan of BABYMETAL and has a close relationship with the Japanese metal band Loudness. It seems they even used a cake for one of their album covers. He loves sweets and always buys cakes from various patisseries when he's out, but Loudness is the best. Nothing compares to it. It's delicious. I wonder why it's so good. However, their baked goods are just average. Tasty, but not exceptional. Maybe that's the limit of what baked goods can achieve.

On Sunday, a little after 3 p.m., I visited "La Rotonnu Akitsu Main Store" in Higashimurayama City, Tokyo (nearest station: Shin-Akitsu Station). There was parking nearby. I love baked goods, but today I opted for bread (croissant and chocolate). I plan to warm them in the oven for breakfast tomorrow. I'll definitely visit again!

I came to Loctonnu Akitsu Main Store, a 5-minute walk from Shin-Akitsu Station through the shopping street (it was good when I went there six months ago). Before opening, several customers were already lined up. It seems to be a popular local shop. There were many types of cakes, and after some hesitation, I decided on the cream puff as a classic choice. It had just the right amount of sweetness, and I can see why it's so popular. I found out they have branch stores as well, and they're also recognized as one of the top 100 sweets shops, which makes sense. Thank you for the delicious treat!

While waiting for Tora-taro-chan's examination, I discovered Kota-chan! The fine-textured, moist sponge is like Guri and Gura's castella cake, with a delightful yellow color reminiscent of happiness. The combination of whipped cream and custard cream is warmly comforting. The exotic flavor comes from the sweet and tangy mango, passion fruit, and bitter chocolate sponge, with a mature touch of pink pepper as an accent. It's an adult-like cake that's heartwarming.

Patisserie, located about a 2-minute walk behind the left side of the exit of Shin-Akitsuka Station, is a well-established shop featured in the Sweets Hyakumeiten Tokyo (Top 100 Sweets Shops in Tokyo) list. It's along the route for transferring between the Musashino Line's Shin-Akitsuka Station and the Seibu Line's Akitsu Station, so there's usually a good amount of foot traffic. The bright interior offers a variety of treats: fresh cakes on the left, baked goods to the right, and chocolates at the back, making it perfect for picking up gifts. Since it's hot out, they recommend taking your treats home within an hour. If the complimentary ice packs aren't enough, they also sell insulated bags for a fee. Recommended items include the Mango Pudding and Shortcake made with seasonal fruits, as well as the Grapefruit Jelly. The "Cassina" at ¥540, featuring a light mousse with raspberry sauce and chocolate sponge, adorned with blueberry meringue, is a delightful choice. Another highlight is the "Just Mango" at ¥864, a rich mango pudding paired with coconut cream, offering a pleasant sweetness and light texture. Overall, it's a patisserie that maintains its traditional charm while allowing you to savor the flavors of the season. A delightful experience indeed.

✎ Lautomne is a popular cake shop located in Akitsu (Tokyo, Higashimurayama City), a bit away from the city center, attracting many fans from afar ✨ (also has a branch in Nakano). Visited around 12:00 on a weekday. As it was during lunchtime, I revisited just before 1:00 PM and found about three people waiting in line. ⌒*⌒*⌒*⌒*⌒*⌒*⌒*⌒*⌒*⌒*⌒*⌒*⌒✿ Fromage Cru (¥540) ✿ Koto (¥540) ✿ Chef's Recommended Tart of the Day (¥756) ✿ Chef's Whimsical Cake (¥648) ✿ LAUTOMNE Cooling Bag (¥440) ⌒*⌒*⌒*⌒*⌒*⌒*⌒*⌒*⌒*⌒*⌒*⌒*⌒ Ended up here after plans got canceled due to rain in Kawagoe, so decided to stop by Lautomne on the way back ✧˖ First visit! It's located down a narrow road, but thankfully not a one-way, and I prayed for no oncoming cars as I drove. Arrived just after 12:00, but found the shutter closed...ヾ(･ω･`;) Thought they might be temporarily closed, but turns out they take a break from 12:00 to 13:00 ( ˊᵕˋ； ) Also, although there's a sign asking to inquire with staff for parking, there was no one there ( ʚ̴̶̷́ ༝ ʚ̴̶̷̥̀  ) Stood in front of the shop feeling lost, luckily no cars came by, so explored the neighborhood. Discovered a parking lot right behind Chiyoda Sushi nearby. Parked the car and passed time at Doutor before revisiting ✺ Inside the shop, there were many cakes with colorful fruits, quite a spectacle! ❤︎ Perhaps they restocked during lunch break? Was really torn on what to choose, but went for the Chef's Recommended Tart, opting for the blueberry tart ❥ (maybe should've gone for mango or melon?~) and the Cassis and Orange cake from the Whimsical Chef's selection ✽ (forgot to remove the plastic sheet for the photo~ ; ›_‹) Also chose the highly recommended Fromage Cru with pineapple accents and the elegant Koto ⁂ ꕤ It's refreshing to see daily recommendations and whimsical cakes! Captivating ⸜( ´ ꒳ ` )⸝♡ Fromage Cru resembles Monsieur Caille's from Jiyugaoka, with its pineapple accent! ❤︎ The cooling bag comes with a 30-minute cooling gel pack, and it's a perfect fit for cake boxes, with the shop's logo on it! Also comes with a large cooling pack that fits perfectly inside, which I think will be useful even on regular days! Cakes were deliciously impressive, and I definitely want to visit the Nakano branch too٩( ´͈ ᵕ `͈ ๑)༊༅✧ˈ‧˚ Check out the shop's Instagram too! ✽୨୧ ┈┈┈┈┈┈ Shop info ┈┈┈┈┈┈ ୨୧✥ Lautomne Akitsu Main Store ✥ 5-13-4 Akitsu-cho, Higashimurayama City, Tokyo 2 minutes walk from Shin-Akitsu Station 3 minutes walk from the south exit of Akitsu Station ☎️ 042-391-3222 ⏰ 10:00-12:00 13:00-19:00 ⚠️ Closed from 12:00 to 13:00 @lautomne_cake Closed on Wednesdays (open on public holidays) Seating: None, Takeout only ️ Available Visited on June 30, 2023. ===========

I've been to this shop in Egotanda before, but I didn't know they also have a store in Akitsu, and it turns out that Akitsu is the main shop. I purchased the Mont Blanc with Japanese chestnut and Rosso Rubino. The Mont Blanc had a delightful sweetness, very tasty. As for the Rosso Rubino, it was like a strawberry shortcake with a moist sponge and delicious whipped cream. Both were delicious. Truly deserving of being selected as one of the top 100 shops.

【Order】Today's special chef's cake (Shortcake made with Miyazaki mango) Mont Blanc 【Price】1800 yen 【Rating】Located 1 hour 30 minutes by car from the city center. No significant weekend evening crowds; easy entry. Highly praised Mont Blanc features smooth chestnut cream & crunchy macaron for a delightful harmony. The Shortcake with Miyazaki mango is surprisingly light despite its whipped cream, with a refreshing texture. A renowned establishment worthy of an immediate revisit if nearby. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

I enjoyed a cake from L'otonnu. ✱ When I learned that mango tarts were being sold, I felt the changing seasons, signaling the approach of summer. The mango looked juicy, and when I cut into it, the mango spilled out. From the top: mango, custard cream, tart crust. The mango was ripe and juicy, melting in the mouth and incredibly delicious. When combined with the custard cream, the sweetness increased. L'otonnu's ability to serve delicious seasonal fruits is truly commendable. Thank you for the wonderful meal!!

Sicily for 702 yen and today's chef's recommended tart (Tarte aux Fraises) for 864 yen. I happened to stop by Akitsu Station today, and this is a famous cake shop near Akitsu Station, along the street that gets crowded with commuters from Akitsu Station to Shin-Akitsu Station. The location makes it quite convenient to visit. There is a wide variety of cakes to choose from, making it hard to decide. The interior of the shop is partitioned, perhaps to control the flow of people. It's a common feature in popular shops like this, but it does make it difficult to see the products clearly and choose. The display case is low, making it hard to see the cakes behind the line of people, and the katakana names are difficult to read. It's not practical to ask about each cake, so you end up choosing based on their appearance and overall vibe. It would be nice if there were explanatory photos in the storefront or inside the shop, but that might ruin the trendy atmosphere. This seems to be the dilemma of this cake shop. For now, I'll choose based on looks and intuition. The Sicily tart is unusually thin, so there's a high chance it will collapse. The crispy crust at the bottom requires some force to cut through with a fork, and it collapses with a crunch. But leaving that aside, it's delicious! It has a good level of sweetness, and the crispy crust at the bottom adds a nice texture, making it enjoyable to eat. This is a delicious Tarte aux Fraises, or strawberry tart. You probably eat it without removing the outer film, which would be a nightmare if you did. The tartness of the strawberries combines with the creamy custard, and there's a generous amount of strawberries chopped on top, making it a satisfying treat. This one is also delicious. Rather than saying my judgment based on appearance was correct, I think all the products in this shop are delicious. Thanks for the meal!

On my way back from an errand in Tokorozawa, I made a detour. Although she's not my mother, I wanted to show appreciation to my wife, so I bought a cake in our daughter's name. The shop is located between Akitsu Station on the Seibu Ikebukuro Line, one stop before Tokorozawa, and Shin-Akitsu Station on the Musashino Line. I've been to the Shin-Egota branch before, but this time I decided to visit the main store. We arrived just after 1:00 PM on a weekend and found 7 groups waiting outside. After waiting for about 5 minutes, we were able to enter and make a purchase. We bought the "Sicily" (whole cake) for 3888 yen including tax. It's a cake with the fragrance of pistachios, which my wife loves. Personally, I liked the pistachio mousse in the middle layer, but the bottom pie crust had just the right hardness, which tightened the overall taste. I silently acknowledged that this is what they mean by "the unsung hero under the spotlight." My wife and daughter, who have no idea about my thoughts, were happily munching away, saying how delicious it was.

In May, at Akitsu Station in Tokyo. This place, Rohtonne Akitsu Main Store, is featured in the Sweets TOKYO Top 100 2023, with a rating of 3.78/557 reviews. The store is located in the Akitsu area, connecting Akitsu Station and Shin-Akitsu Station, with a constant flow of customers. The interior is beautifully designed with a variety of enticing cakes. ⭐️ Today's chef's recommended tart @ 864 yen (tax included). ⭐️ Chestnut Mont Blanc @ 783 yen (tax included). I bought them as souvenirs. Although I received a little taste, the Mont Blanc with chestnut cream is of high quality, with excellent flavor and melt-in-the-mouth texture. The tart skillfully uses fruits, and the tart crust is well-crafted, resulting in a well-balanced finish. [Afterword] If it's this delicious, I should have bought some for myself separately, regretfully (laughs). Next time, I'll enjoy a whole one. Thank you for the treat (//∇//).

Visited a shop on the last day of the three-day weekend, Friday at 1:10 PM. I've been exploring along the Seibu Line today. Looking for a souvenir on my way back home. Found a shop in a shopping street right near the station. It's a smaller shop compared to the one in Shinkoeda where I've been a couple of times. They have cakes with a slightly nostalgic look. The two items I bought are small but tall, making it a bit difficult to slice when sharing with my wife. The Rosso Albino, basically a strawberry shortcake I assume. What's distinctive is that it's coated with strawberry sauce on the surface. The whipped cream is also light, with a taste that's gentle even for middle-aged folks. The Gateau Chocolat, a chocolate cake with strawberries in it. The taste leans more towards the bitterness of chocolate rather than sweetness. The cream here is also light and easy to finish off.