Saffron Bakery Shin-Matsudo — Restaurant in Matsudo

Very…..meh Cafe food was forgettable.

Also, they use margarine in a lot of their products, which I guess I can understand since they are a chain and do high-volume business. But that’s a straight up fake food chemical, and there are plenty of other natural bakeries around that take a “butter only” approach, and you can taste the difference. So for me it’s worth it to spend a little extra for a healthier option elsewhere. And yes, butter is MUCH healthier.

The pizza on the menu says takeout, but they don’t tell you until after you’ve paid (they use a vending machine ticket system) that they don’t offer boxes for the larger size pizza, so you’re forced to eat there….Which turned out to be okay because it was covered in such a ridiculous amount of cheap cheese that I ended up having to throw a lot of it away anyway. And you’d think a bakery would make their own dough, but I saw them heating up a pre-made crust in the microwave. Yikes.

Maybe because it was a busy weekend, but it seemed like half the people working there...

With 2 stores located near me… the one in shin matsudo seems to differ slightly. Generally, a very good bakery, with some nice products, drinks, etc. But! You have to go early, or most products are gone. I found some of prices to be a little expensive. I do prefer the other store in Nagariyama. They have a small cafe and restaurant to the left side of the store. They sell in house pizza’s with a variety of toppings. Fresh coffee is also served. Depending on the time you enter, they have a cheap sale on breads and cakes- 500¥ for a mix bag. Saffron also sell their own bags to carry your items!...

Neighbourhood bakery that produces rather tasty breads, sandwiches, cakes etc. Definitely recommend eating some with a nice cup coffee within its premises and buying some more home.

Had its own carpark so driving here isn't a problem if you're starting some distance away. Space for bicycles too.

The cafe area do look like it should get a little sprucing up but not something that'd take away your general sense of enjoyment.

Do stop in for some yummy...