Around 1:00 on a holiday, I visited this bakery. In addition to takeout, you can also eat in on the second floor! They have a variety of drinks and cafe menu items. I purchased two types of bagel sandwiches: 1. Shrimp and Avocado Bagel Sandwich: Shrimp, avocado, and aurora sauce. The aurora sauce was delicious without being too overpowering. It's an egg-free aurora sauce. 2. Salmon and Cream Cheese Bagel Sandwich: Salmon and cheese is a classic combination and it was delicious. Both bagels had a chewy texture and a good bite to them.

I went to this bagel shop because I was curious after reading reviews. It's located on the street, making it difficult to access by car. You have to make a big detour, especially if coming from the opposite lane. I recommend going on foot or by bicycle. They have unique bagel flavors like shiba-zuke (pickled vegetables) bagel. I might try it next time. I bought plain, walnut, tropical fruit & coconut, fig, keema curry, bacon cheese, and black tea bagels. I also shared some with my sister and her husband, so there are some I haven't tried yet. Each bagel had a distinct flavor and was delicious. I prefer toasted bagels for the crispy texture.

On Sunday at 5 pm, even though the store front is empty, the staff is busy working in the workshop. Let's call out to them. An older man comes out. It turns out this is a bagel shop that has several locations in Kyoto. I decide to buy bread for breakfast and bagels for snacks. The staff asks how many slices I want the bread to be cut and how I want the crust. The next morning, I toast the bread and it is delicious - soft, chewy, and even the crust is tasty. They seem to pay attention even to how they cut the bread. The bagel I tried was also delicious - chewy and with a nice texture. I will definitely come back, next time for bread!

I visited the restaurant after being intrigued by the items I purchased: "Shrimp & Avocado Sandwich," "Spicy Keema Curry," and "Uji Matcha & White Chocolate." There were many attractive bagels to choose from, and after much deliberation, I selected a few to enjoy. The "Shrimp & Avocado Sandwich" was a trendy sandwich type with plump shrimp and avocado sandwiched between a soft, chewy bagel. It had a great combination that would appeal to women, and the freshness and texture of a sandwich were evident. The "Spicy Keema Curry" had a striking yellow appearance. I reheated it in the microwave and found the bagel to have a soft and chewy texture. Despite being labeled as spicy Keema curry, it was actually quite mild. The sweetness of the bagel could have balanced out the spiciness better. The "Uji Matcha & White Chocolate" had a perfect balance of white chocolate sweetness and Uji matcha aroma and bitterness. The strong Uji matcha aroma was refreshing and soothing. It was a delightful meal!

This shop, located near Kawaramachi Marutamachi, is very convenient for me as it opened right in front of my second home, just when I thought a new one was opening on Kitaoji. It's a bit disappointing that they open at 10 am, more suitable for lunch than breakfast. You order by touching the screen, pay on the spot, and the staff will pack your chosen bagel and call out the number printed on the receipt. This is my second visit to the Horikawa Gojo store, and there are always 2 or 3 customers inside. On my first visit, around 2 pm on the second day of opening, the red bean butter bagels were sold out. This time, I bought 8 different bagels to compare flavors. Personally, I prefer the black tea bagel, but the walnut and red bean ones are also recommended. The popular red bean butter bagel is lighter than regular butter and surprisingly easy to eat, making it a great choice for a snack or dessert. If you leave it overnight, the chewy texture decreases slightly, so I recommend eating it right after purchase to experience a noticeably different chewiness compared to other shops.

The company that runs a ramen restaurant has entered the bagel specialty store business, and has opened another store. This store is takeout only, and they have a limited menu item called An Butter Sandwich. The butter is generously spread, more than the red bean paste. The bagel is chewy and satisfying. It was my first time trying a bagel with red bean paste and butter, and I really liked it. I also tried a toast made with plant-based ingredients and domestic wheat, which was light and enjoyable. I was a bit disappointed that they didn't have bagel sandwiches available. They have opened a store in Umeda, and they are also selling their products in various locations, showing their momentum as a popular shop.

■Visit Date: October 30, 2021■Items Received:・Pumpkin Bagel・Purple Sweet Potato and Satsuma Sweet Potato Bagel・Roasted Walnuts・New Loaf Bread■MEMOVisited on October 30, 2021. Purchased three types of bagels and a loaf of bread. I have also bought from the main store before, and was drawn to the deliciousness of the bagels, so I bought them again this time. Each bagel has a reliable and stable flavor. The sweet potato-based bagels have sweet bean paste inside, which is a delightful surprise. The more you chew, the deeper the flavor becomes. This shop offers delicious bagels and bread.■Bloghttps://ay-style.net/

Cash only, staff are inexperienced and ordering process is very confusing, so be careful.