Ishigaki Labo — Restaurant in Ishigaki

A little far from everything but if you happen to be in that area, well worth stopping if you want to munch on some bread. To be honest, nothing specific to Ishigaki. There are probably better bakeries in Japan but still, very good. I have a weakness for French bread and the 3 I tried were all worth buying again: baguette this morning, small garlic bread and mentaiko for lunch yesterday. Also, the cinnamon ball was great to close a very satisfying lunch. I also bought a keema curry stuffed bread. It was good but I'll stick with the French bread. Wife had a quiche Lorraine and loved it. They also have 5 or 6 bagels and other sweet breads. A little on the expensive side but will go again. BUT again, nothing ishigaki-ish about the place. The baguette is very good, if you like hard breads. Addition: I bought an épi and the wife, a croque-monsieur. Both very good and added to my menu of favorites! We had to wait about 15 minutes before going in; lot of people, half tourists,...

This place is amazing. If you can visit, please visit. The bagels ate, without a doubt in my mind, the best bagels I've ever had. I've had Montreal bagels, which are also very good, but these are next level.

I also had the custard bun, and the yam paste buns (which seem to sell out quickly). I also tried a ham and cheese epi. Everything was fresh, the store was spotless clean, and the service was quietly elegant.

Oh, I also had the egg sandwich. Divine. They have other sandwiches as well.

The drip coffee? Also good.

There ate many more things to try, so please 🙏 visit if you can. You will not be...

Raspberry Brioche. Raspberry Brioche. Raspberry Brioche. Just try it. I couldn't believe that Ishigaki has such a sweet and delicious bakery. Try other Bagles too. Those are nice too. They have good coffee also. There is no eat-in because of covid-19. Only take out. But you can seat at the tables outside. The decoration and Signboard is cool. Must go if you are in Ishigaki. Highly Recommending. I could give it 5star, just saved 1 with me, as I want to visit again and try eat-in. Seems like locals are...