This place looks pretty unassuming at first, and you might expect it to be just okay, especially when you're in need of a coffee. But once you walk in, you're totally blown away by the beautiful pastries! 😍 The egg in a hole was amazing, and we also had a chicken sandwich, with fresh lettuce, a home-made fluffy mayo and another mystery condiment that I can’t quite place. It’s the kind of spot I’ll be thinking about once I’m back home. Such a lovely surprise, and the ladies there are super sweet. I used Papago to translate the small drink menu, but honestly, if you just order a Cafe au Lait, you’ll be more than okay. Would love to come again. A...
Read moreThe best little bakery in all of Tokyo in my opinion! Such a wide variety with very reasonable prices and all of it is delicious! The presentation of it all is on point. It’s a very small and cozy bakery in a quiet corner of the city by the Sumida River, with a few seats available. The staff are so kind and patient. They even offer to warm your food up when you pick it out. I don’t think some of these other reviewers rating it so lowly are eating at the same place I did! It was excellent all around. I loved it and I will be coming back here for breakfast every day that I am staying!!! ❤️❤️❤️ The total of the food in my picture was only 605...
Read moreWhen in Japan, you must visit a bakery for breakfast. Saint Etoile is a cosy little bakery with a selection of savoury and sweet choices. Best of all, if you choose to dine in, they can warm the buns up! My go-to would be the fish burger which came as a set menu with an egg salad (very good) and beverage. Bacon was generous in one of the others we tried. The thick cut bread with sunny-side up egg and bacon seems to be popular. What’s more, there’s a sink for you to wash your sticky hands after handling...
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