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Been around for years, but never on my radar. Made a point to go to try out some traditional pastries, and a sandwich. Do you know that egg salad is the most popular sandwich sold at the 20,000+ 7-Elevens in Japan? Usually costing around 65-75 cents. They were offered here, and I snatched one up. I believe the bakery follows the traditional recipe. It was creamy, eggy, and delicious. Their version had slivers of ham and lettuce. Three half sandwiches, about three bucks. Worth the trip. P.S. The pastries are delicious, less sweet than Americans are used to.
We came on a weekend after the lunch time rush. There was no more bento boxes but we were able to get some other wonderful goodies. There were sandwiches and a wide assortment of bakery buns. The sandwiches were really good, both the tonkatsu and egg sandwiches. The buns we had were really good, we got 4 different kinds. And we also were able to get some "special" ones which I believe are the day old ones, since they were cheaper than in the display case. Overall great stuff here at this bakery, next time will try to get some of the bento boxes.
I used to live in Japan, and this sort of bakery brings back fond memories. You can get a pan, melon pan, cream pan. You can get Japanese bread, and also they have a small selection of pre-made sandwiches. Tonkatsu, egg salad, etc. they speak Japanese, and it's a really nice atmosphere. There's no seating, so pretty much just grab and go. The price is a reasonable, and the food tastes good. Stop by next time you're at Mitsuwa, or make a special trip
This is a small Japanese bakery. It's a standard grab and go. There's no seating. Yes, they do speak English for people who think there's a language barrier. They have refrigerated sandwiches on your left in a cooler, that's very convenient for quick meals. The egg and ham sando was okay, not quite as tasty as the ones in Japan. The eggs in this sandwich are not as creamy and the bread was just okay. The tonkatsu sando is a lot better. I recommend heating it up for about 40 secs. It has just the right amount of savoriness. They have bread, different kinds of buns and donuts, etc. The takoyaki bun was very delicious. I recommend getting that one. Basically, if you want to come here to pick up items for breakfast, snacks, or a light meal then this place is very solid. Prices are pretty cheap, cheaper than Tous Les Jours. Service is very friendly. Ample parking but can be limited since it's not a big lot.
This is a Japanese bakery in a plaza along the busy Algonquin Rd. They are around the corner from Nikko Sushi. We came at 10:15am on a Sunday (they open at 10am), and a line formed after us very quickly. There is a small display case with one refrigerator with drinks and sandwiches and a table by the window for their loafs of breads. We got multiple different things to try, about $40 worth. Of note they charge 4% if you pay with credit or debit card. The pork katsu sandwich is delicious and we can't wait to try the other things we got. Per their signs, after Jan 2024 they are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Highly recommend coming early as they likely sell out.
A small Japanese bakery that offers a range of goods in addition to fresh pastries. My favorite is the doraemon
Cute small shops will forever always have a place in my heart! I'm so sad I haven't been here prior to this year as I know for a fact I've passed by this place a MILLION times! Love all the fresh baked treats and bread! I usually pick up a loaf of the shokupan 10 slice. I really like the unique sweet and savory buns and pasties they have because they throw in a few random flavors every day! The kitchen food is pretty solid, I recommend calling ahead at least 30 mins prior to when you want to pick up. The crustless sandwiches are pretty bomb since it's on their homemade bread! I also like to randomly pick up the sack of bread ends they have some time...such a good price to make French toast, sandwiches, and general randomness! Literally can't say enough fab things about this place!
Delicious, authentic Japanese bakery across the street from Mitsuwa. I didn't even know about until I saw it on YTer Mike Chen's Strictly Dumpling when he was in Chicago. Get the Coffee Royal, an elegant and delicious combo of a croissant and cinnamon-esque roll. I didn't get a photo of it... one bite and I had to finish the rest. Surprise is that there's also carry out food to go! Bento box, rice bowls, you can pick up a whole picnic from here. Though, tbh, the rice wasn't as good as it should, a bit mushy - maybe an off day. Everything is already packaged including the bread. The Doramon breads are so cute! Yakisoba pan is nice and savory. Out of the 3 places I've gone to get the famous sandwiches, I think Bakery Crescent's milk bread is the best, soft and firm at the same time in ways you would want it. Everything is really tasty, definitely making this a rotation of mine whenever I am in the area. Cars and people are constantly making their way through. I probably would say better to come here early to get the best selection. Wonderful treat!!
A cute little bakery with high quality delicious pastries and food. Highly recommend: 1) Mentaiko pastry (salmon roe) - flaky fluffy pastry with melt in your mouth salmon roe (slight kick at the end) 2) Curry pan - tried both the baked and the regular one and prefer the regular one - it has a glutinous texture inside with crispy outside and the curry inside is rich - the baked one is a good choice for healthier option 3) Katsu sando - super fluffy bread sandwiching a crispy katsu and crispy cabbage that keeps it very light 4) Sweet potato pan - has real sweet potato inside and has a crispy choco bottom
i got there right before 2pm on a saturday and there was barely anything left!! was dying to try one of those sandos but what i did get was delicious. mos def home made...sweet, SWEET japanese lady behind counter, and i am all about supporting small local businesses! RUN AS SOON AS THEY OPEN AND BRING CASH!!
On a Saturday morning, we went to an Asian grocery shop nearby and started looking for our quick breakfast. We looked around prepared lunch shelves, but could not find what we wanted. Then I remembered there is a bakery shop just nearby, so how about looking there for breakfast? They open at 10am. We were there around 9:50am. They welcomed us naturally, the door was already open. It was a little chilly outside, so I appreciate they let us in. 2 friendly ladies working in front, and baking area looked busy. They said they started baking around 4am every morning. When you go there at 10, every bread is freshly baked. Much respect for their business! Our orders: French cheese Croque Ham and egg Apple Tuna Chestnut French cheese From the name "French", I imagine baguette like crispy texture. It was so soft and fluffy. Easy to eat with hands, (oh they have a hand sanitizer on the counter and wear masks). It also travels well and after microwaving it, the fluffy texture still there. So simple but addictive. Croque It is a basically a breaded and fried potato and beef ball with thick sweet soy sauce. Again, it is soft and easy to tear to share with someone else. We have been looking for a croque sandwich for months. This was not a sandwich, but still satisfied my craving. Ham and egg I was a country boy through my childhood. A small bakery in a town did not have any fancy pastries. This classic ham and egg bread does bring back memories of our small bakery in 80's. Every component was perfect as I like. Also it traveled and microwaved well. Apple This one and French Cheese have been my wife's 2 favorite pastries for years. Apple has a gentle cream and apple slices inside, with sliced almonds on top. It's a perfect balance of softy and crunchy! Tuna A little weaker compared to other items. But soft, fresh, nicely seasoned. Probably good for a quick breakfast or lunch, with zero "fish smell." :) Chestnut I chose it as the bake of the day this time! Puff pastry is crunch but easy to note it through. Chest nut paste and whipped cream has a perfect texture and amount inside. It has roasted sesame seeds on top, which adds an extra savory aroma after you enjoy the sweetness from the filling. I think it was perfect, very good snack with 5 stars! When I graduated from a school, I started working near Tokyo. I was shocked with the streets filled with busy businessmen and asphalt. But I really liked a French bakery shop in the station near my cheap apartment, which was kind of my escape place before and after work. This crescent bakery reminds me of that "escape" feeling. Also each item costs only around $2. My total score was 5 stars without doubt.
Bakery Crescent is probably the best Japanese bakery in the Chicago suburbs, and is definitely a much better option than Hippo Bakery (located in the nearby Mitsuwa) now, as all the pastries of Crescent are much cheaper and taste just as good, if not better (except for the shoku pan, of which I personally think that Hippo still makes the best). The service is great and you can actually pre-order breads ahead of time, as they tend to run out of the more popular items (ham and egg danish, for example) pretty quickly. There are a wide variety of pastries available, and they also offer some savory dishes (tonkatsu, curry, etc.) for order. Highly recommend!
We returned and our favorite friendly staffer Jun was on duty. The wife picked up a couple loaves of her favorite item here, and that is their tip-top fresh milk bread. I did get to clarify with Jun that the current owner also owns the other Bakery Crescent location in the Joong Boo Market in Schaumburg, and he's not the Pastry House Hippo bakery owner in Mitsuwa Marketplace. That's just for the record, but it doesn't take anything away from the excellent and very reasonably priced products here. read more
Stopped by for a quick snack. The prepared sandwiches were so good! Had the katsu cutlet, and an egg sandwich. Bread was soft and I thought a great value. Also had a few breads, custard filled, ube, red bean. I liked it, would be great with coffee and I saved some for the next days coffee, phenomenal! The location is easy to miss off of busy Algonquin Rd. We arrived around 2pm so most of the stock of bentos was depleted. I'll have to stop by during prime time to grab some next time. Definitely will be back. read more
Been around for years, but never on my radar. Made a point to go to try out some traditional pastries, and a sandwich. Do you know that egg salad is the most popular sandwich sold at the 20,000+ 7-Elevens in Japan? Usually costing around 65-75 cents. They were offered here, and I snatched one up. I believe the bakery follows the traditional recipe. It was creamy, eggy, and delicious. Their version had slivers of ham and lettuce. Three half sandwiches, about three bucks. Worth the trip. P.S. The pastries are delicious, less sweet than Americans are used to. read more
We came on a weekend after the lunch time rush. There was no more bento boxes but we were able to get some other wonderful goodies. There were sandwiches and a wide assortment of bakery buns. The sandwiches were really good, both the tonkatsu and egg sandwiches. The buns we had were really good, we got 4 different kinds. And we also were able to get some "special" ones which I believe are the day old ones, since they were cheaper than in the display case. Overall great stuff here at this bakery, next time will try to get some of the bento boxes. read more
2 years ago
I used to live in Japan, and this sort of bakery brings back fond memories. You can get a pan, melon pan, cream pan. You can get Japanese bread, and also they have a small selection of pre-made sandwiches. Tonkatsu, egg salad, etc. they speak Japanese, and it's a really nice atmosphere. There's no seating, so pretty much just grab and go. The price is a reasonable, and the food tastes good. Stop by next time you're at Mitsuwa, or make a special trip read more
This is a small Japanese bakery. It's a standard grab and go. There's no seating. Yes, they do speak English for people who think there's a language barrier. They have refrigerated sandwiches on your left in a cooler, that's very convenient for quick meals. The egg and ham sando was okay, not quite as tasty as the ones in Japan. The eggs in this sandwich are not as creamy and the bread was just okay. The tonkatsu sando is a lot better. I recommend heating it up for about 40 secs. It has just the right amount of savoriness. They have bread, different kinds of buns and donuts, etc. The takoyaki bun was very delicious. I recommend getting that one. Basically, if you want to come here to pick up items for breakfast, snacks, or a light meal then this place is very solid. Prices are pretty cheap, cheaper than Tous Les Jours. Service is very friendly. Ample parking but can be limited since it's not a big lot. read more
This is a Japanese bakery in a plaza along the busy Algonquin Rd. They are around the corner from Nikko Sushi. We came at 10:15am on a Sunday (they open at 10am), and a line formed after us very quickly. There is a small display case with one refrigerator with drinks and sandwiches and a table by the window for their loafs of breads. We got multiple different things to try, about $40 worth. Of note they charge 4% if you pay with credit or debit card. The pork katsu sandwich is delicious and we can't wait to try the other things we got. Per their signs, after Jan 2024 they are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Highly recommend coming early as they likely sell out. read more
7 months ago
Cute small shops will forever always have a place in my heart! I'm so sad I haven't been here prior to this year as I know for a fact I've passed by this place a MILLION times! Love all the fresh baked treats and bread! I usually pick up a loaf of the shokupan 10 slice. I really like the unique sweet and savory buns and pasties they have because they throw in a few random flavors every day! The kitchen food is pretty solid, I recommend calling ahead at least 30 mins prior to when you want to pick up. The crustless sandwiches are pretty bomb since it's on their homemade bread! I also like to randomly pick up the sack of bread ends they have some time...such a good price to make French toast, sandwiches, and general randomness! Literally can't say enough fab things about this place! read more
Delicious, authentic Japanese bakery across the street from Mitsuwa. I didn't even know about until I saw it on YTer Mike Chen's Strictly Dumpling when he was in Chicago. Get the Coffee Royal, an elegant and delicious combo of a croissant and cinnamon-esque roll. I didn't get a photo of it... one bite and I had to finish the rest. Surprise is that there's also carry out food to go! Bento box, rice bowls, you can pick up a whole picnic from here. Though, tbh, the rice wasn't as good as it should, a bit mushy - maybe an off day. Everything is already packaged including the bread. The Doramon breads are so cute! Yakisoba pan is nice and savory. Out of the 3 places I've gone to get the famous sandwiches, I think Bakery Crescent's milk bread is the best, soft and firm at the same time in ways you would want it. Everything is really tasty, definitely making this a rotation of mine whenever I am in the area. Cars and people are constantly making their way through. I probably would say better to come here early to get the best selection. Wonderful treat!! read more
A cute little bakery with high quality delicious pastries and food. Highly recommend: 1) Mentaiko pastry (salmon roe) - flaky fluffy pastry with melt in your mouth salmon roe (slight kick at the end) 2) Curry pan - tried both the baked and the regular one and prefer the regular one - it has a glutinous texture inside with crispy outside and the curry inside is rich - the baked one is a good choice for healthier option 3) Katsu sando - super fluffy bread sandwiching a crispy katsu and crispy cabbage that keeps it very light 4) Sweet potato pan - has real sweet potato inside and has a crispy choco bottom read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
i got there right before 2pm on a saturday and there was barely anything left!! was dying to try one of those sandos but what i did get was delicious. mos def home made...sweet, SWEET japanese lady behind counter, and i am all about supporting small local businesses! RUN AS SOON AS THEY OPEN AND BRING CASH!! read more
5 years ago
On a Saturday morning, we went to an Asian grocery shop nearby and started looking for our quick breakfast. We looked around prepared lunch shelves, but could not find what we wanted. Then I remembered there is a bakery shop just nearby, so how about looking there for breakfast? They open at 10am. We were there around 9:50am. They welcomed us naturally, the door was already open. It was a little chilly outside, so I appreciate they let us in. 2 friendly ladies working in front, and baking area looked busy. They said they started baking around 4am every morning. When you go there at 10, every bread is freshly baked. Much respect for their business! Our orders: French cheese Croque Ham and egg Apple Tuna Chestnut French cheese From the name "French", I imagine baguette like crispy texture. It was so soft and fluffy. Easy to eat with hands, (oh they have a hand sanitizer on the counter and wear masks). It also travels well and after microwaving it, the fluffy texture still there. So simple but addictive. Croque It is a basically a breaded and fried potato and beef ball with thick sweet soy sauce. Again, it is soft and easy to tear to share with someone else. We have been looking for a croque sandwich for months. This was not a sandwich, but still satisfied my craving. Ham and egg I was a country boy through my childhood. A small bakery in a town did not have any fancy pastries. This classic ham and egg bread does bring back memories of our small bakery in 80's. Every component was perfect as I like. Also it traveled and microwaved well. Apple This one and French Cheese have been my wife's 2 favorite pastries for years. Apple has a gentle cream and apple slices inside, with sliced almonds on top. It's a perfect balance of softy and crunchy! Tuna A little weaker compared to other items. But soft, fresh, nicely seasoned. Probably good for a quick breakfast or lunch, with zero "fish smell." :) Chestnut I chose it as the bake of the day this time! Puff pastry is crunch but easy to note it through. Chest nut paste and whipped cream has a perfect texture and amount inside. It has roasted sesame seeds on top, which adds an extra savory aroma after you enjoy the sweetness from the filling. I think it was perfect, very good snack with 5 stars! When I graduated from a school, I started working near Tokyo. I was shocked with the streets filled with busy businessmen and asphalt. But I really liked a French bakery shop in the station near my cheap apartment, which was kind of my escape place before and after work. This crescent bakery reminds me of that "escape" feeling. Also each item costs only around $2. My total score was 5 stars without doubt. read more
2 years ago
Bakery Crescent is probably the best Japanese bakery in the Chicago suburbs, and is definitely a much better option than Hippo Bakery (located in the nearby Mitsuwa) now, as all the pastries of Crescent are much cheaper and taste just as good, if not better (except for the shoku pan, of which I personally think that Hippo still makes the best). The service is great and you can actually pre-order breads ahead of time, as they tend to run out of the more popular items (ham and egg danish, for example) pretty quickly. There are a wide variety of pastries available, and they also offer some savory dishes (tonkatsu, curry, etc.) for order. Highly recommend! read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
10/10 good prices definitely recommend if your into genuine Japanese sweet treats! Staff is very accommodating and will inform you of what the bread is filled with and ingredients. read more
OMG how did I not know about this place it's right next to Mitsuwa?! The most authentic Japanese bakery I've found in the states, better than the hippo house bakery inside Mitsuwa! I found this place when I looked up Asian bakeries near me while I was in the area & wanted to see if there was anything besides Tous Le Jours around. I didn't think much of the name until I saw the pictures, Japanese bakery items!? Sold. I immediately drove over there. Everything they had looked SO good & I was able to order everything in Japanese & the woman helping me was super nice. When I went up to the counter to pay I noticed they have a food menu, what!!! I wish I got some stuff, I saw they had taco rice which is an Okinawan thing I haven't ever seen in the states! Very thrilled to have found this place & I'm dying to go back, I wish there was something like this near me but an hour & 20 min isn't too bad haha. This place is an absolute gem!! read more
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One of the best authentic Japanese pastry stores. Most of the pastries are very fresh including sandwiches. Their best is bento boxes or to go orders (food). Very authentic taste! read more
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Excellent hidden gem of a bakery. They have a wide assortment of Japanese breads/pastries, also very very good shokupan.. I bought a couple of loaves to take home! Haha! They also have sandwiches (egg, ham) but buy early cause they sell out fast! Aside from this, they have a variety of bento meals available.. Tip: Call in advance as they are cooked/made fresh based on your orders! Very friendly and helpful person at the counter read more
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I and my mother like bread from this bakery very much, and my American husband also likes bread , especially Shokupan, tuna bread and apple bread very much. My mother says " I want to bring some bread to Japan " Bread is soft and perfect sparingly texture and smooth. I do recommend this bakery if you want to eat real Japanese bread. And bento box is soooooo good !!! very yummy !!! Daily lunch box costs $6.95. You will be satisfied with all food from this bakery !!! ;) read more
7 years ago
4 years ago
Melon buns! The boo, his bro and I stopped in here after a brief but fruitful stint at the sushi & Korean restaurant 2 doors over where even walking in you could smell the baking buns from Bakery Crescent. My boo spent the month of April in Japan and a from what I've heard, basically lived off sushi and baked buns similar to the ones sold here, so naturally, we just HAD to stop in so he could get his fix of Nippon-style nibbles. The dude chose 3 items to split between the three of us, the chosen trois wouldn't have been my picks but all were surprisingly good. I would've gone with something a bit more chocolatey, or even the the crazy looking corn bun, but the guy got the red bean, the melon and the creme one which he knew I would have no part in because of my aversion to custard. The red bean was very PB&J reminiscent but with a bean'ier texture and sans the PB and the melon bun had a surprising amount of flavor for such a light and airy puffed pastry. The service was swift and sweet and the prices were perfect and more than reasonable. I'll be back, probably before the holiday weekend is over. read more
20 years ago
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