After going to the beauty salon once a month, I bought some cakes. Leaving Koenji Station North Exit, heading north on Koenji Koshin-dori Shotengai, and reaching Waseda-dori, the shop is located towards the Kandai side. It was a weekend afternoon after 2:00 PM, and I was able to purchase without waiting. I bought "Mont Blanc" (648 yen), "Fromage Cru" (486 yen), and "La Brûlée" (519 yen). The "Mont Blanc" is squeezed after ordering. You can enjoy the rich chestnut flavor and the light fluffy texture, which was the most popular in our home. "Fromage Cru" is a must-have for me, chosen from the "white cake with strawberries". It was a rich rare cheesecake, and I could feel the weighty volume despite its size. Named after the shop, "La Brûlée". It consists of apricot jelly and almond mousse, with a cookie dough base. The refreshing sweetness of apricot jelly and the rich texture of almond mousse create a wonderful contrast. It's a lovely dish. Being able to buy without waiting even on weekends is a big plus. I've been going to Koenji quite often recently, so I thought I'd buy some more on my next visit.

I bought a cake to go from "Patisserie La Brûlerie" in Koenji. The shop is located along Waseda Street, about a 10-minute walk from Koenji Station. Upon arrival, there was a line of about 10 people as the shop had been selected as one of the top 100 stores, and since there was only one salesperson, it took some time. I purchased a Mont Blanc cake, which they said should be eaten within an hour of being made to order, and hurried home. Unfortunately, the Mont Blanc I had high hopes for was just average, with a mild sweetness and a dry texture. The other cake was also nothing remarkable, resulting in a disappointing experience. Perhaps this is because the prices are lower compared to other stores? I wonder if I am not qualified to talk about cakes as an old man...

- Price: Mont Blanc 693 yen, L'abricotier 551 yen - Review: Located about a 6-minute walk from Koenji Station, it's time for sweets at L'abricotier. After seeing the "Mont Blanc wa Hajimemashita" (Let's start Mont Blanc) sign, I decided to order the Mont Blanc. It's a light and crispy dessert with a base of cream and freshly squeezed Mont Blanc on top. The chestnut and cream of the Mont Blanc blend together, while the crispy base adds an accent - it's incredibly delicious. The L'abricotier with apricot jelly and almond cream is an amazing combination. It's super delicious. It truly lives up to the name of the restaurant. Thank you for the meal♪

First visit. I arrived around 5 pm on a weekday, and there were only a few types left in the showcase. The Mont Blanc for this year had just started today and was already sold out, of course. It's recommended to make a reservation. The Mont Blanc here doesn't have the unnecessary sweetness that some other stores add, but instead has a simple sweetness of chestnuts. I understand why it's so popular. The Le Piemonte chocolate cake looks rich at first glance, but inside it's mousse, not too heavy and very delicious. The Montelimar dried fruit tart has a crunchy tart base that goes well with the fruit cream. I heard they raised the prices, but I think it's a miracle to get a cake of this quality for around 500 yen.

In these times when even convenience store sweets can be quite pricey (though delicious haha), I tried a 200 yen authentic cream puff as a treat for my colleagues. It's called "Chou A La Creme" and costs 216 yen including tax. You can eat as many as you want, haha. Truly worthy of being a top 100 restaurant on Tabelog. I'll definitely go buy more next time! Visit rating: 3.82

This review is written for those who want to eat delicious Western-style sweets in Koenji, Tokyo... If you want to buy a snack, visit on a certain day in September 2023. While driving in Tokyo, I searched for a snack and found "La Brûlée." Around 3 PM, the showcase was almost empty, with most cakes sold out, showing its popularity. If you have a specific cake in mind, you may need to go early. This time, I got takeout of Chambord and Leaf Pie Chambord. The sponge cake was the last one left, with a moist texture infused with the flavor of kirsch. It paired well with the light cream. The Leaf Pie was also excellent, with a fragrant and delicate pastry that was deliciously sweet. I will visit during a time when other cakes are available next time. Thank you for the treat. Sweets TOKYO Top 100 Stores 2023 Goal: Visit 5 target stores before the next update. Visited (3/5) this time. Upcoming visits: "Western Food Tsubaki" in Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture / Western food, "Kouba" in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture / Yakitori, "Hachioji Ukai-tei" in Hachioji City, Tokyo / Teppanyaki.

It's about a less than 10-minute walk from Koenji Station North Exit. The shop facing Waseda Street has an orange-themed exterior. On the way, I passed through Azuma Street shopping district and walked past the lines at Ramen Kenta and Isshin. This street has lots of delicious eateries. The choux a la creme has a crispy crust and plenty of cream. The cream with a mix of fresh cream and custard is smooth and melts in your mouth. The vanilla aroma is nice. It's small, but 216 yen is cheap! The pudding with cream on top. The very smooth pudding has an eggy texture and goes well with the fresh cream. The sweetness is just right. At the bottom, there's a slightly bitter caramel sauce hidden. The sweet cream on top and the slightly bitter caramel at the bottom mix together, creating a feeling of bliss. Oh, it's delicious!

The 60-minute expiration date Mont Blanc is famous, but what I ordered was a rich chocolate cake made with "Maranta" couverture 61% chocolate. There are many cakes lined up in the showcase, all of them have a cute appearance and look delicious.

A patisserie in Koenji. I had three cakes taken out. We shared them. - Le Piemonte: Hazelnut and chocolate cake with hazelnut cream and chocolate cream inside. I really liked the hazelnut cream in the dough. - Apricot: Perfect balance of acidity from the apricots. - Chateauneuf: A masterpiece combining mascarpone with the bitterness of caramel and the sweetness of chestnuts. It has a Mont Blanc-like flavor. They were all delicious, but I found out that they have a freshly made Mont Blanc with a shelf life of 1 hour. I would like to visit the store and try it.

I've been curious about this place for a while and finally visited after two attempts. The Montelimar in the picture is seriously recommended! The top almond and nut part is deliciously fluffy, and the bottom tart is crispy and tasty. I actually don't like sweet things, but the cakes here are the best! It's not just sweet, but I like how it brings out the flavors of the ingredients.

Patisserie L'abricotier in Koenji. Le Piemonte (540 yen) is a cake with nuts and chocolate. It has a crispy biscuit and the chocolate cream with peanut butter sweetness is incredibly delicious! Highly recommended. Maranta (551 yen) is a chocolate cake with a bitter, adult taste that stands out and is delicious. It tastes like a high-quality cake. The quality was excellent.

On a Friday in July around 3 p.m. Finally made it to this popular restaurant I've been wanting to visit! I love the bright and open atmosphere of the place right from the start ☆ We went to Atesuei first, so it was a fun cake hopping experience ♡ I want to try them all! ◎ Le Piemonte ¥500 Nut and chocolate cake. Filled with nut cream and chocolate cream. Hazelnuts in the dough, milk cream on the outside ✨ ◎ Chantilly ¥530 Mascarpone, caramel mousse inside, with a hint of chestnut flavor. ◎ Financier Almond and fermented butter ¥220 ◎ Sable Nante ¥170 Le Piemonte is especially delicious! Rich nut sweetness and chocolate cream... highly recommended for Gianduja lovers. The small cookie stuck on the outside is also very tasty! The butter is fluffy! Of course, the baked goods are also delicious! Great cost performance, and the prices are reasonable too! There are so many cakes I want to buy again ✨ Thank you for the meal!

The cakes were incredibly delicious with the juicy sweetness of muscat grapes and the perfect flavor of the tart crust. The mascarpone and chestnut with caramel accent were both fantastic desserts. The staff at the shop were also very kind, making it a comfortable purchase. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

It's about a 10-minute walk from Koenji Station. I arrived just before the opening time and there was no line. Today, I purchased a Rubymonte for 540 yen and a Chou à la Mode for 216 yen, totaling 756 yen. The Rubymonte had a soft chocolate coating with chocolate and caramel mousse inside, very smooth and delicious with a nice texture of cookies and almonds. The Chou à la Mode had a crispy cookie crust, also very tasty. Overall, everything was very delicious. Thank you for the meal.

Chocolate and Tart Fraises. I went around 3 PM, so there were hardly any cakes left. About 6 types? I chose two that looked delicious! The chocolate was incredibly rich! I thought it would be small, but this size was just right. The strawberry in the Tart Fraises was sweet. Despite being small, it was packed with flavor. It was a delicious cake, albeit on the smaller side.

Visited around 15:15 on the weekend. The variety was already quite limited. ◆ Montelimar (573 yen including tax) "A mousse with nuts and dried fruits in honey on a tart made of hazelnuts and apricots" I love tarts, and the appearance of this one was quite impactful, so I chose it. The top is a fluffy and smooth mousse. It has a subtle sweetness of honey. The white mousse is filled with plenty of nuts and dried fruits, making it colorful and vibrant! You can enjoy various textures like crispy, chewy, and fluffy. The bottom is a crispy tart, and on top of it is a sweet and sour apricot paste. This cake was satisfying not only in appearance but also in texture and taste!

This restaurant used to have a dine-in option. I wanted to eat their Mont Blanc, so I bookmarked it. It's about a 10-minute walk from the station. The shop faces the street where I walked. It's not close to the station, so it's in a quiet location, like a cake shop in town. When I entered, there were various cakes displayed in the showcase. They didn't have Mont Blanc at the time. I chose three types that caught my eye (I can't remember their names). There was a square shortcake - small with light cream. The strawberries were sweet and easy to eat. The pink cake was a strawberry and lychee cake with raspberry sauce inside. The pink chocolate was a delicious accent. The chocolate cake was a 60% cocoa chocolate cake, not too intense in flavor. It's a taste even children would find easy to eat. Overall, these three were safe in terms of taste. I wonder if their Mont Blanc is delicious after all... I'd like to go buy one someday.

On a Sunday afternoon, a little after 12 o'clock, I was walking around Waseda Street in Koenji when I noticed this restaurant was open! I usually pass by here during the first half of the week, and I've tried more than 10 times, but I had never seen it open before, so I decided to go in without hesitation! However, I had just eaten and was full, so what should I eat? I decided to limit myself to one item, so I bought the Shoe Cream for 216 yen and ate it in a nearby park. The custard was incredibly rich and seriously delicious!! I definitely want to try the other items next time. Thank you for the meal! I will definitely go back again!

I visited around 4:00 PM on Saturday, but the selection was very limited... Maybe because it was early? I'm not sure if it's the opposite for dessert shops. This place has been selected as one of the top 100 dessert shops, so I wonder if they were sold out at this time. I only bought a few pastries for a Mother's Day gathering. Looking at my purchase history, it was my first visit in 7 years! 😅

I had some errands in Koenji that day and decided to go on a gourmet tour. I had tried choux cream before and I wanted to have it again, so I visited this place. The exterior looked like a French pastry shop with orange accents both outside and inside. When I entered, there were baked goods displayed nearby, and the showcase was filled with beautiful cakes. On top of that, they had a display of top 100 sweets shops. When I asked if I could take a photo, they cheerfully agreed. Luckily, they still had choux cream left, so I bought one. They filled the cream in it after the purchase. The packaging was meticulous, with the box securely fixed so it wouldn't move, and they also provided a stylish vinyl bag that was easy to carry. The choux cream was properly chilled with an ice pack. Though it was just one piece, I really appreciated the care they put into it. The staff was friendly and provided great service. The Chou a la Creme cost ¥216 and was generously dusted with powdered sugar. The cream and custard were rich, elegant, and delicious. Even at convenience stores, choux cream can cost this much, so I believe 100% in choosing this one. It was too delicious. I paid with PayPay. They used to have an eat-in option, but it's currently on hold. I hope they resume it soon so I can enjoy their artistic cakes in their beautiful setting. It's about a 10-minute walk from Koenji Station, passing through the shopping street, which is enjoyable. Koenji is truly a wonderful town. It seems like a fun place to live.

I decided to buy a cake from this place that I had been curious about on my way back from lunch in Koenji. It was past lunchtime but it wasn't crowded. Since there is no parking lot, you would need to walk from the station or park at a nearby coin parking. I decided to buy a shortcake at this new shop. They offer Gâteau Frais, Fromage Cru, Tart Frais, and Châtaigne Gâteau Frais, which is a typical shortcake with strawberries as decoration. The strawberries are just for decoration, and the sweetness is not overpowering. Eating it with the fresh cream is the way to go, and the sponge cake melts in your mouth and is delicious. The fresh cream is slightly rich but not too heavy. The prices are set quite low overall. It's quite nice to find a cake shop these days in the 500 yen range.