Patisserie S

Just five minutes from Shijo Station is an antique-style shop that's reminiscent of a Parisian neighborhood bakery. Patisserie S fascinates with its captivating decor — on par with the taste of their cakes. Its popularity causes many sweets to sell out by the early afternoon, so go early to avoid missing out on the best ones. Made from high-quality ingredients and seasonal fruits, the cakes here change every month. Patisserie S makes a name for itself particularly with their mousse cakes that just melt in your mouth. The specialty named after the store, "S," is a sweet and sour framboise made from a mixture of fruit components including fresh lemon dough and Italian grapefruit jelly, all hidden in a meltable fromage blanc mousse. This cake is highly popular and sells out the fastest. Other recommended cakes include Nocturne and Mille-feuille. The last one is more ideal to eat in stores, with thick custard and champagne jellies sandwiched between puff pastry: not something which is likely to survive a trip in a swinging shopping bag!