BREAD IT BE — Restaurant in Kamakura

Clever name, don’t you think? This tiny bakery may be small, but it packs a big punch. With just four outdoor tables and a decent coffee machine, it’s perfect for a quick stop. Too cold to sit outside in late November, we grabbed our treats to go, savoring them on the way to the train station. The offerings range from fresh bread to sweet and savory “buns”—though they’re more like beautifully shaped mini loaves with different fillings. My sourdough with raisins was deliciously soft and flavorful, while my husband’s white flour bread with chocolate chips was equally satisfying. Everything was fresh, tasty, and made with care. The sweet ladies behind the counter made the experience even better. Do yourself a favor and stop by—you...

We stopped in to bread it be for breakfast and we’re pleased with this decision.

We got an iced Americano, latte, croissant and their seaweed bun. We thought all were tasty and the food had a great soft texture, especially the bun.

The servers were absolutely lovely and made us smile, we spoke limited Japanese and they were still patient and welcoming.

My only recommendation would be to make the croissants a little larger, saying that it’s great quality and I’d personally...

There’s no joke about bread making at this cool looking bakery. They import flour from Germany and mix with Japanese flour and organic flour. They even grow their original yeast. Their motto is to let the bread be what...