Bois de Boulogne
Bois de Boulogne is a small bakery on Kiyosubashi-dori Avenue. It is known for its filling food, which include pastries, sandwiches, and noodle bread.
What to know: The bakery focuses on both pastries and sandwiches, making it a great place for a small but filling meal. Many of its breads—especially sandwiches—have heavy but savoury contents such as eggs, chicken katsu, and even fried yakisoba.
What to look for: Among Bois de Boulogne’s popular items are its andonuts (doughnuts with red bean paste), combination dogs (hot dog buns with yakisoba, eggs, and other combos), and especially its raisin bread. Many locals praise the raisin bread for its densely packed grapes and chewy texture.
Verde Regalo
Verde Regalo is a small but scenic bakery about three minutes away from Asakusabashi Station. It holds a natural, wooden atmosphere and serves both bread and Italian cuisine.
What to know: Verde Regalo serves lunch, including daily pasta specials and soup. Its tarts are also very popular desserts and include flavours such as coffee and even Mont Blanc. In short—it’s great for both lunch or a small snack.
What to look for: Cheap lunches around ¥1200 which include dishes such as teriyaki burgers and soups. Many people also recommend the pumpkin and carrot cakes, which are great both fresh and toasted.
HARU*BOUZ
HARU*BOUZ is a bakery only a few minutes away from Asakusabashi Station. It is open on weekdays but not on weekends. It’s very popular among locals and has a wide selection of breads to choose from.
What to know: HARU*BOUZ focuses entirely on bread and pastries rather than meals. They serve simple but sophisticated breads such as bean and matcha bread, the ever-popular chocolate cornet, and more savoury options such as prosciutto and mozzarella.
What to look for: Many people enjoy the rum-raisin bread, which combines rum-soaked raisins with white chocolate. Many of the products, such as the “Yuki Pie” (“snow pie”) are made by the baker’s mother. Many breads and tarts are filled with cream or cranberries and other fruits, and there are also meat-filled options for those who so prefer.