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The lady that runs this establishment is quite sweet and giving. She gave us complimentary bread and served us hojicha lattes. They have a gambit of Japanese bakery goods, food items and drinks. Their hours vary so check before you arrive.
This is a cute little Japanese bakery. The problem I can see is that you have to order on a kiosk and it just took a long time and the line gets long fast. Everything tasted ok. We got quite a few things. I would recommend it, but I would go early, so you don't get caught in line. We got Hojicha tea latte and Panna cotta. They were ok. Pastry filled with cholesterol was ok. We really wanted the Cat shaped milk bread, but it was out. The staff was sweet.
The cutest little shop offering a traditional and fusion Japanese dishes. We ordered: - curry spam musubi: so good I could cry, I've never had the Japanese curry sauce in a musubi before - crab musubi: yummy! - tonkatsu burrito: the traditional meat filling and sauce stuffed into a wrap along with Yakisoba noodles and rice. This was so filling I could barely finish half! The sauce is on the sweet side - this pastry which was a cone of fluffy dough filled with a dense matcha cream. A not too sweet way to finish off the meal - warm hojicha latte: classic Logistics: - limited indoor seating only - limited street parking in front but we parked in the strip mall complex across the street - no bathroom for customers available - they sell out of pastries quickly so come early!
Very cute Japanese cafe! The inside is small - there's a couple chairs and tables, but it's easier to drive to a nearby park and eat there. You can either order with the cashier or on an iPad, and they can prepare the food quickly! They've got a ton of cute pastry options and classic drink options (matcha lattes, hojicha lattes, etc). The yakisoba bun was super tasty! I also enjoyed the cheesecake - it wasn't too sweet and is a good size to share amongst friends.
I'm pretty sure Jiro Cafe & Bakery is the only place in the bay that makes cat bread, so I really wanted to like them for that. They are a very small and unassuming bakery within Belmont, with only street parking. Based on reviews and hype, they are known for their melon pan, random katsu items, and hojicha latte. I tried one of each of these things, and thought they were expensive for something I wouldn't care to eat again. - Hojicha Latte It doesn't taste too different than other hojicha lattes in the bay, so it is what it is. It's earthy, nutty, roasty, slightly caramelly, and solid, but again, you can order this anywhere else and it'll taste the same. - Caramel Latte It is a latte with caramel drizzles! Great if you like sweet lattes. - Katsu Sando The katsu is pretty big, but the amount of cabbage in this sandwich was just so awkwardly stuffed and extra, that it actually tasted more like I had a mouthful of cabbage than katsu. I'm not sure what it was, but despite the katsu being cooked well, I felt that it was missing something like juiciness, fat deposits, or something that made it scream "great piece of meat". It was just weird that all the other ingredients in the sando tasted more important than the katsu. The sauce also tasted a bit like slimy barbecue ketchup. - Curry Katsu Musubi I thought I'd like curry musubi more, but it's just musubi with curry so I'm not sure what I was expecting. I prefer plain ol' spam, I guess, as the breading makes it taste... less. - Beef Curry The rice quality is good, but the curry needed more gravy or actual curry sauce. It was more like curry flavored beef stew than curry. I'm not sure why they don't have a katsu curry version of this, but it was expensive and made us wish we got something else. - Melon Pan It's just sweet bread with random chocolate inside. It was more hard, cold, and dense than I was anticipating. As you can tell, I wasn't too pleased by these popular picks, and everything combined cost way more than what we'd normally spend at an actual restaurant, with no leftovers. I imagine I'd only come here again if I wanted to impress someone with cat shaped bread.
Cute little shop right off alameda de las Pulgas. We've probably passed by many times but have never noticed it! Easy to order kiosk with lots of quick food and drink options. We tried the tonkatsu sando, melon pan, cherry blossom anpan, crab musubi, and their famous iced hoji-cha latte. The second time we stopped by for the katsu burrito which was filled with pork, rice, and yakisoba-- HUGE, and the katsu quesadilla that had corn and cabbage as well. Both super tasty and the portions are generous
I have a thing for Japanese bakeries/cafes, so I when I find one, I have to check it out. This is a cute little shop tucked away in Belmont. I wanted to get my hands on as many pastries as possible lol, though the menu seemed a bit limited on their kiosk. We did manage a few of the cornets which were all really good. The filling wasn't too sweet or too rich. The strawberry in particular was nice and light. I definitely need an Iced Hojicha Latte which is a must if it's available on any cafe menu. And here, they tout is as one of the best. It was good, but I like mine a little bit sweeter. The one thing I will definitely come back for here is the the Tonkatsu sando. The bun was soft and perfect. It was a generous and filling portion. Overall a solid Japanese bakery.
This small cat themed Cafe & Bakery is located right across the street from Lunardis. There are plenty of free parking spots outside and around this establishment. I placed and paid for my order at the kiosk. I ordered the Crab Sando, Tonkotsu Sando, Coffee Jelly, Hojicha Latte and Yuzu Cheesecake Set. We also got two bags of Tea & Vanilla Cookies to go. The food came out in a timely manner. They Crab Sando came with avocado, spinach, cucumbers, shredded carrots, and a generous portion of real crab. The Tonkotsu was tender and juicy. The Coffee Jelly wasn't too sweet, which I liked. The Hojicha Latte was refreshing. The Yuzu Cheesecake had a hint of sourness and sweetness to it. The Tea and Vanilla Cookies were delicious. I can taste the butter and hint of tea in those cookies and they weren't too sweet. The prices are fairly reasonable and they were generous with the portions. I'll be back to try their yakisoba, musubi, and cornet.
Came on a break to grab a matcha. Ordered a mango matcha with almond milk and a red bean bun. The matcha: I LOVE that is unsweetened (note: it's unsweetened...). I was not a fan of the mango. I went down a star for this because given the quality of everything else at this spot (the baked goods) I wish they would have stuck with quality and skipped the mango syrup, which tasted artificial (not sure whether or not it was). A house made or fresher mango based would have worked well. My coworker got the strawberry base and it was similar - syrup (think IHOP pancake syrup). I usually am gluten free (sensitive) but the fresh baked goods smelled so good and I really wanted to try one of the buns. My intention was only to have a couple bites. It was so good, I had the whole thing! It was a good ratio of red bean paste to bun and there was a teenie slice of what I think was a salted plum on top. This was a lovely contrast to the sweet paste which served almost as a pallet cleanser. Prices were reasonable. Service was fast. Staff helped answer questions and were friendly. It's a tiny spot.
This place is pretty small but cute. There are not that many seats inside, and most people seem to be taking food to go. I got the tonkatsu quesadilla for $12 and it was essential cabbage, corn, and tonkatsu, and cheese inside a tortilla? shell. It was an interesting item, but tasted pretty good.
Cute little bakery/coffee shop in Belmont. Was curious after driving by and seeing the sweet storefront. The first chance I got I stopped in to checkout the shop. When I got there I noticed a bunch of people stopping in for late lunch items. Just wanting to do a sampling, I picked uo a few Japanese pasteries and a hojicha iced latte. So happy I did! That iced latte was gone before I got a mile down the road to my destination. It was that good! The pasteries were shared by a few. We agreed, they were nice and soft; pleasantly sweet without being too sweet. Looking forward to returning and trying some of their savory options and... getting another refreshing hojicha latte !
I ordered the strawberry milk and the yakisoba sando. While neither blew me away, both were good and really hit the spot at the time. This feels like a great place for snacks and drinks rather than a full meal, though they do offer sandwiches and other light bites. The yakisoba sandwich was yummy but the bun was a bit dry--more like a burger bun that had been sitting out for a bit. The strawberry milk tasted slightly artificial to me, but still enjoyable overall. You order inside on a screen, though if you prefer to pay by cash, you can do that at the register. I did find it a little odd that there isn't much interaction with the staff; it might have been nice to have a bit more of a personal touch. Since Carlmont is nearby and the café sits near a shopping center, the crowd tends to be parents and kids. It's a cute, clean, and small spot--perfect for grabbing a quick snack or drink with your kids or teens. You'll definitely score some "cool parent" points by taking them here. :-) They don't serve boba, but you can grab some next door, which really rounds out the treat. I actually like that they do this because it supports the small business next-door as well. Unfortunately, they were out of spam musubi and onigiri when I visited, so my choices were limited. I'd come back again to try more from the menu.
Hey hey hey! (Good old "Music Champ" or for those not familiar with that Japanese variety show, "Fat Albert"!) Another legit Japanese bakery in the Yay? You bet! Jiro/Jirou Cafe & Bakery (Jirou Sabou/二郎茶房) is a Japanese cafe on Belmont's Las Pulgas and Carlmont. From what I have gathered as I did my prior scouting/dining scouting (I can't recall anymore), the place is only 3 years old. Seeing that I'm a San Jose/Milpitas cat, I'll type what this place has over Clover and vice versa. This is done not only so that I can recall what I ordered should I enter as I get off 101 again. This is also done so that Belmont residents, Frisco ones and those nearby can get an idea of what to expect when they can decide whether Jiro or Clover has the better batch of items. I felt awful for staying in for 3 hours of the 4 weekend hours of operation yesterday, but as I type up this review and remember to insert the usual "Yes guys, the ladies are cute!" statement, I did get more items before this place closed for the day. I blame/thank the music, especially an Utada Hikaru-san song. The staff's really terrific. The look seems random with a simple look wall and a white and pink stripe look wall that gives me shades of Anna Miller's, but it works because the place is really cute. I mean, there's a Kuromi decoration as opposed to the Too Short name dropped Kitty in Clover! Though there's a kiosk, there's also the ever important bottle of sanitizer and the register should you pay with cash. Okay, I better get the comparison paragraph pair out of the way. Let me show you something--I mean start with what Jiro has over Clover! (Yay "In Living Color".) As I typed in the last paragraph, Jiro has Kuromi. Beside that, there are items such as an iced houjicha latte with in house cream, Japanese sodas including my San Franciscan friend's melon soda that made him wish he's back in Japan, cat shaped bread along with multiple forms of cat decorations, Anpan Man pan with Jiro being the second place I have been to carrying them after Sac's Mahoroba, big savory sandwiches such as yakisoba sando, tonkatsu quesadilla, yuzu cheesecake, pan such as sakura pan, matcha panna cotta, Belgian chocolate brownies, juurokucha bottles (a non-caffeinated tea of 16 ingredients) and on the go snacks such as the Japanese animal crackers boxes. I can't forget the seating, an element Clover had before the pandemic mess. What Clover has over Jiro. Clover has the cooler Sanrio character. Regarding the foods and drinks, Clover has Italian sodas with the Torani syrups, ice cream for the French ones as opposed to cream or half and half, piroshiki/pirozhki, mini versions of sandwiches such as korokke/croquette and okonomiyaki/modan'yaki pan (savory pancake with noodles for the latter if you are not familiar with Japanese food), donut twists, strawberry sando, and Japanese strawberry shortcake. Regarding what I bought, I picked out items I can't get at the other Japanese bakeries I've been to in the sakura pan, the yuzu cheesecake and the houjicha latte. The latte's cream is so silky. The sakura pan is also good. As for the cheesecake, while I think Charlie's (as in the cheesecake place on Redmond) makes the most yummy cheesecake, Jiro's for me probably makes the least guilty cheesecake (a very good trait to have) because it's not that sweet, and yuzu's a good fruit to have. The flaws. Outside of the parking lot across the street, the place has really bad parking, as you can only park for 20 minutes in front of the cafe. You figure that there's the lot around the corner, but don't use it, as it's for the medical center. Also, there are limited hours of operation (11-5 Wednesday to Friday and 12-4 on the weekends). Neither flaw can't be helped I suppose, especially since Belmont isn't really a suburb you think of regarding Japanese food. If only there's a fruit sando or a korokke pan. Jiro is an amazing spot for me. While it unfortunately will never be my top Japanese bakery (I've known Clover's for around 20 years), it is a very good bakery never the less. To think, I found this spot on the fly after having lunch. If you live in Belmont, visit this place often because having a Japanese bakery is like having a Mr. Mays baseball card or for some of you, a shiny Pokemon. Get there early so you don't miss out on items. +/Jiro is a jiving cafe because of its adorable staff, brilliant visuals, and a grand list of Japanese pastries and drinks. -/Carpy parking and limited hours made me twitch. read more
Such a quaint and homey little shop! They bake fresh Japanese pastries/buns, just like the ones you see in anime. The menu online is exactly the same as the in-store kiosk. Unfortunately they were out of a lot of items. Wait time after ordering took 15 minutes because they were short on workers. They were super nice though and kept checking in on everyone while running around. Tonkatsu Quesadilla ($12 + $1 curry sauce): Super interesting! Corn was weird but overall it was tasty and crispy. I feel like the curry sauce was needed otherwise it would be too dry. Yakisoba Sando ($7.50): The noodles alone were good but carbs on carbs was too much for me. read more
5 months ago
The lady that runs this establishment is quite sweet and giving. She gave us complimentary bread and served us hojicha lattes. They have a gambit of Japanese bakery goods, food items and drinks. Their hours vary so check before you arrive. read more
This is a cute little Japanese bakery. The problem I can see is that you have to order on a kiosk and it just took a long time and the line gets long fast. Everything tasted ok. We got quite a few things. I would recommend it, but I would go early, so you don't get caught in line. We got Hojicha tea latte and Panna cotta. They were ok. Pastry filled with cholesterol was ok. We really wanted the Cat shaped milk bread, but it was out. The staff was sweet. read more
10 months ago
The cutest little shop offering a traditional and fusion Japanese dishes. We ordered: - curry spam musubi: so good I could cry, I've never had the Japanese curry sauce in a musubi before - crab musubi: yummy! - tonkatsu burrito: the traditional meat filling and sauce stuffed into a wrap along with Yakisoba noodles and rice. This was so filling I could barely finish half! The sauce is on the sweet side - this pastry which was a cone of fluffy dough filled with a dense matcha cream. A not too sweet way to finish off the meal - warm hojicha latte: classic Logistics: - limited indoor seating only - limited street parking in front but we parked in the strip mall complex across the street - no bathroom for customers available - they sell out of pastries quickly so come early! read more
Very cute Japanese cafe! The inside is small - there's a couple chairs and tables, but it's easier to drive to a nearby park and eat there. You can either order with the cashier or on an iPad, and they can prepare the food quickly! They've got a ton of cute pastry options and classic drink options (matcha lattes, hojicha lattes, etc). The yakisoba bun was super tasty! I also enjoyed the cheesecake - it wasn't too sweet and is a good size to share amongst friends. read more
I'm pretty sure Jiro Cafe & Bakery is the only place in the bay that makes cat bread, so I really wanted to like them for that. They are a very small and unassuming bakery within Belmont, with only street parking. Based on reviews and hype, they are known for their melon pan, random katsu items, and hojicha latte. I tried one of each of these things, and thought they were expensive for something I wouldn't care to eat again. - Hojicha Latte It doesn't taste too different than other hojicha lattes in the bay, so it is what it is. It's earthy, nutty, roasty, slightly caramelly, and solid, but again, you can order this anywhere else and it'll taste the same. - Caramel Latte It is a latte with caramel drizzles! Great if you like sweet lattes. - Katsu Sando The katsu is pretty big, but the amount of cabbage in this sandwich was just so awkwardly stuffed and extra, that it actually tasted more like I had a mouthful of cabbage than katsu. I'm not sure what it was, but despite the katsu being cooked well, I felt that it was missing something like juiciness, fat deposits, or something that made it scream "great piece of meat". It was just weird that all the other ingredients in the sando tasted more important than the katsu. The sauce also tasted a bit like slimy barbecue ketchup. - Curry Katsu Musubi I thought I'd like curry musubi more, but it's just musubi with curry so I'm not sure what I was expecting. I prefer plain ol' spam, I guess, as the breading makes it taste... less. - Beef Curry The rice quality is good, but the curry needed more gravy or actual curry sauce. It was more like curry flavored beef stew than curry. I'm not sure why they don't have a katsu curry version of this, but it was expensive and made us wish we got something else. - Melon Pan It's just sweet bread with random chocolate inside. It was more hard, cold, and dense than I was anticipating. As you can tell, I wasn't too pleased by these popular picks, and everything combined cost way more than what we'd normally spend at an actual restaurant, with no leftovers. I imagine I'd only come here again if I wanted to impress someone with cat shaped bread. read more
Cute little shop right off alameda de las Pulgas. We've probably passed by many times but have never noticed it! Easy to order kiosk with lots of quick food and drink options. We tried the tonkatsu sando, melon pan, cherry blossom anpan, crab musubi, and their famous iced hoji-cha latte. The second time we stopped by for the katsu burrito which was filled with pork, rice, and yakisoba-- HUGE, and the katsu quesadilla that had corn and cabbage as well. Both super tasty and the portions are generous read more
10 months ago
I have a thing for Japanese bakeries/cafes, so I when I find one, I have to check it out. This is a cute little shop tucked away in Belmont. I wanted to get my hands on as many pastries as possible lol, though the menu seemed a bit limited on their kiosk. We did manage a few of the cornets which were all really good. The filling wasn't too sweet or too rich. The strawberry in particular was nice and light. I definitely need an Iced Hojicha Latte which is a must if it's available on any cafe menu. And here, they tout is as one of the best. It was good, but I like mine a little bit sweeter. The one thing I will definitely come back for here is the the Tonkatsu sando. The bun was soft and perfect. It was a generous and filling portion. Overall a solid Japanese bakery. read more
11 months ago
This small cat themed Cafe & Bakery is located right across the street from Lunardis. There are plenty of free parking spots outside and around this establishment. I placed and paid for my order at the kiosk. I ordered the Crab Sando, Tonkotsu Sando, Coffee Jelly, Hojicha Latte and Yuzu Cheesecake Set. We also got two bags of Tea & Vanilla Cookies to go. The food came out in a timely manner. They Crab Sando came with avocado, spinach, cucumbers, shredded carrots, and a generous portion of real crab. The Tonkotsu was tender and juicy. The Coffee Jelly wasn't too sweet, which I liked. The Hojicha Latte was refreshing. The Yuzu Cheesecake had a hint of sourness and sweetness to it. The Tea and Vanilla Cookies were delicious. I can taste the butter and hint of tea in those cookies and they weren't too sweet. The prices are fairly reasonable and they were generous with the portions. I'll be back to try their yakisoba, musubi, and cornet. read more
Came on a break to grab a matcha. Ordered a mango matcha with almond milk and a red bean bun. The matcha: I LOVE that is unsweetened (note: it's unsweetened...). I was not a fan of the mango. I went down a star for this because given the quality of everything else at this spot (the baked goods) I wish they would have stuck with quality and skipped the mango syrup, which tasted artificial (not sure whether or not it was). A house made or fresher mango based would have worked well. My coworker got the strawberry base and it was similar - syrup (think IHOP pancake syrup). I usually am gluten free (sensitive) but the fresh baked goods smelled so good and I really wanted to try one of the buns. My intention was only to have a couple bites. It was so good, I had the whole thing! It was a good ratio of red bean paste to bun and there was a teenie slice of what I think was a salted plum on top. This was a lovely contrast to the sweet paste which served almost as a pallet cleanser. Prices were reasonable. Service was fast. Staff helped answer questions and were friendly. It's a tiny spot. read more
This place is pretty small but cute. There are not that many seats inside, and most people seem to be taking food to go. I got the tonkatsu quesadilla for $12 and it was essential cabbage, corn, and tonkatsu, and cheese inside a tortilla? shell. It was an interesting item, but tasted pretty good. read more
4 months ago
Cute little bakery/coffee shop in Belmont. Was curious after driving by and seeing the sweet storefront. The first chance I got I stopped in to checkout the shop. When I got there I noticed a bunch of people stopping in for late lunch items. Just wanting to do a sampling, I picked uo a few Japanese pasteries and a hojicha iced latte. So happy I did! That iced latte was gone before I got a mile down the road to my destination. It was that good! The pasteries were shared by a few. We agreed, they were nice and soft; pleasantly sweet without being too sweet. Looking forward to returning and trying some of their savory options and... getting another refreshing hojicha latte ! read more
9 months ago
I ordered the strawberry milk and the yakisoba sando. While neither blew me away, both were good and really hit the spot at the time. This feels like a great place for snacks and drinks rather than a full meal, though they do offer sandwiches and other light bites. The yakisoba sandwich was yummy but the bun was a bit dry--more like a burger bun that had been sitting out for a bit. The strawberry milk tasted slightly artificial to me, but still enjoyable overall. You order inside on a screen, though if you prefer to pay by cash, you can do that at the register. I did find it a little odd that there isn't much interaction with the staff; it might have been nice to have a bit more of a personal touch. Since Carlmont is nearby and the café sits near a shopping center, the crowd tends to be parents and kids. It's a cute, clean, and small spot--perfect for grabbing a quick snack or drink with your kids or teens. You'll definitely score some "cool parent" points by taking them here. :-) They don't serve boba, but you can grab some next door, which really rounds out the treat. I actually like that they do this because it supports the small business next-door as well. Unfortunately, they were out of spam musubi and onigiri when I visited, so my choices were limited. I'd come back again to try more from the menu. read more
What a super cute neighborhood cafe in Belmont, just across the street from the Carlmont Shopping Center. It's small and cozy and there are a few tables for dining inside. They are open limited hours--about 5 hours, 6 days a week. I recommend going early to get a good selection of their pastries. The bakery is small, so the line can seem long--going out the door, but it moves fast. My favorite pastry is Anpanman, a baked bun with red bean filing. (Anpanman is an Asian cartoon character & BTS also sings a song about him). Another favorite of mine is their jarred custard...smooth texture, not too sweet. They also offer limited savory/lunch items but so far I've only eaten the pastries. It's a little hidden gem in a local residential neighborhood--easily to drive past. If you happen to venture in the area, check it out. read more
The crab sandwich was good, I'd go back for that or variations (they have nachos, and I think burritos and quesadillas?). The tonkatsu sandwich - I wish it was a little more seasoned since the pork is loaded with the cabbage and pressed between the buns. The meat wasn't chewy so that was good. Sausage bread tastes kind of like a Costco hot dog, and I don't mean that in a bad way. The chocolate and matcha cornets were okay. Tbf, they're not really my thing normally anyway but I wanted to try while I was there. Overall, I thought the best thing we ordered was the crab sandwich and I'd come back for that. Will check out some of the drinks next time, too. I think all things considered this is more 3.5 for food but service was great - we dined in and staff were very friendly. I appreciate that they had three sit down cafe tables (IKEA?) and also some bar seating. read more
8 months ago
3 years ago
What a charming little japanese cafe in Belmont! The menu is touchscreen and displays what's still available and what's sold out. I tried their mayo and corn pan as well as the cornet (filled with vanilla custard cream). The mayo and corn pan was huge! Very filling. Unfortunately though the corn bits were pretty dried out and hardened. Not the best to eat; I think if I paired this with soup, it would be better since the bread was pretty tough as well. The cornet was cute! It's filled to order. The bread was a little harder, but still good. Very sturdy. It definitely has a strong chew to it. The vanilla custard cream was nice and custardy. Very thick texture. For future visits I think I have to try the tonkatsu sando and the cat bread! They look good! read more
3 years ago
Finally a place on the peninsula that has Japanese style bakery items without having to travel to SF or the South Bay. They tonkatsu sandwich is a good size and of course go early to get the cat bread. What kid doesn't want a bread shaped like a cat. Makes for good buttered toast or jam. The shape is really good and bread is nice and soft. The staff is always very friendly and happy to answer any questions you may have about the menu. It's in a little strip mall by the library in Belmont so the 20 min parking spaces in front are the most convenient since I would consider this mainly a take out spot. They do have some stools and a couple of tables inside and a bench outside but I wouldn't really consider it very large for indoor dining. Most items can be eaten hand held so it's fine for the space they are in. Stop by if you are looking for your milk bread fix or the cute cat shaped bread. Sandwiches are good size and. Hot and the bun is really nice. Freshly made. read more
3 years ago
A cute little bakery I've been wanting to check out for a while! I came here around noon, so they were sold out of a chunk of their baked goods, but I still walked away with a strawberry matcha latte and a loaf of cat bread (aka the star of the show). The cat bread has the light sweetness of classic milk bread, and it's in the shape of a freaking cat, so what more can you ask for. Strawberry purée in the latte wasn't too sweet and had a bit of tartness to balance out the bitterness of the matcha. Definitely check this place out, but come in the morning! read more
This cafe is like going to your favorite aunt or grandmas house who is really good at cooking and baking. There is a menu but it seems more like they make what they want and sell what they have - feels very quaint and homemade Tonkatsu sandwich - big pork cutlet with a squishy bun and a generous portion of finely shredded cabbage. Yummy and crispy, pork was a touch dry. Matcha cornet was delicious, great flavor w the cream and nice soft cornet Melon pan - did not get much melon fragrance and felt a bit dry/stale, but great crisp sugar top. There's some chocolate inside the bread which I did not expect. read more
Yay local japanese bakery! We got two cream hornets - matcha and strawberry&cream. Freshly filled with cream and satisfying! Definitely "not too sweet". Bread is fluffy and soft. More like a to-go place as seating is pretty small, but it feels very local, homey, and just has the family business vibe that you want to support this place. The neighborhood is pretty peaceful. read more
3 years ago
Trying to find something for lunch when I visited Jiro Cafe to try the Tonkatsu Sando. I was just going to get that, but I've been binge watching Japanese bakeries on YouTube and have been so curious about the curry pans. I was so excited to see Jiro Cafe makes them that I had to give it a try. I also couldn't resist ordering a coffee cream bun (last one) and the Strawberry Matcha Latte. First of all, the staff were all very friendly. When my order was ready, they didn't call my order number but brought it directly to me where I was waiting. I enjoyed the latte with the strawberry jelly (?) Both the sando and the curry bun were warm. Decided to eat the sando first. The bun was fluffy and the tonkatsu was crispy - just the right amount of sauce for me and quite filling. I was so full I had to save my other items for dinner. The filling f the curry pan wasn't overpowering, but I'm sure it would've been better warm. So, I'll just have to return and order another one. I liked the coffee cream bun as well - the coffee flavor really came through and it was just the right amount of sweetness for me. The prices seem reasonable and I will return to try other menu items. read more
Surprising find on my visit to San Mateo. It's a small cafe with made to order pastries, sandos, desserts, and drinks. The ladies working are sweet and lovely people. There's two small tables and a windowsill bench area. Cute and quaint! :) read more
Cute Japanese bakery/cafe in the San Carlos, Belmont area. The space is cozy and intimate inside, with roughly 10 seats. Lots of Japanese bread and hot food items at great prices - we tried their yakisoba bun and it was delicious. Also tried their Japanese purin (pudding) and tasted very authentic as well. Definitely recommend swinging by to try their food for lunch or a snack! Reminds us of cafes back in Japan. Plenty of parking in the rear parking lot, as well as street parking both out front and nearby. read more
"Prior to the evolution of Jiro, were Ike's Sandwich and some other sandwich joint that didn't last long. So I was always familiar with this location and was always curious who took over, etc. (Sits on the main road of Ralston, where foot and car traffic is coming and going. Church is next door and Lunardi's is across the street. Around the corner is Carlmont Medical Center and SNF; with the mortuary across the street). Since Ike's was gone, the mystery of who took over finally unfolded, thanks to the signage Jiro got approval for displaying as it was a long battle, according to the cashier I spoke to. The bakery has a chalkboard menu which apparently is updated daily. It is indeed a nicely decorated bakery with pink stripes on the wall---a very inviting touch. I always thought the business hours were not accommodating (11-5 on weekdays), but there were no obstacles that Friday (Veteran's Day) I came in since there were two people ahead of me and I had time to admire the shop while selecting my items to order. First thing I grabbed was the custard dessert in a glass jar garnished with cute pink wrapper, a fresh crab "sando" sandwich and a red bean pastry, which I think was called "An Pan". My first time here and overall experience was a good one with quick service. I would definitely return to try the rest of the high quality items/Japanese dessert. Come check out this bakery joint when in the area, you won't be disappointed! read more
One of my favorite cafes in the Bay Area. I love their variety of sweet and savory treats. Some of our must have items are their onigiris (salmon and plum), crab sando, yaki soba plate, and cat bread. We enjoy quite a few of their other items too, but just highlighting a few that are harder to find at Bay Area cafes. I love that everything comes fresh to order, but be mindful that it also means they are making it at that time so be prepared to wait. On an average visit we're waiting at least 15 minutes for our order and that's assuming only one or two parties are ahead of us. The staff here are super friendly and always make you feel welcomed. Definitely a place I will continue frequenting for good cafe bites with a fun vibe/atmosphere. read more
2 years ago
Was in the area and stopped by this place for a snack based on the favorable Yelp reviews. We were not disappointed-the tonkotsu sandwhich, spam musubi, and spam and egg musibi were tasty, as was the latte. The place is cozy with just three small tables and some bar seating along with a bench outside. Kid-friendly spot and service was welcoming! read more
8 months ago
We walked past this cafe bakery after our hike in the Belmont open space area. We had a good breakfast in the morning so we only wanted a small snack before our Valentine Day's special dinner, so we ordered a crab musubi and a hot dog to share. The rice of the musubi was not as good as I had expected, and the overall musubi fell apart very easily so I was not too impressed by it. The hot dog was good, and the staff was very pleasant and courteous. read more
10 months ago
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