Today, we’d like to introduce to you “Futsu ni Fruits,” a shop produced by a certain popular café in Omotesando that sells fruit sandwiches.

“Futsu ni Fruits” is produced by Omotesando’s popular café & bakery, “Bread, Espresso &,” and is the first place in Nakameguro area to specialize in fruit sandwiches. The shop’s name implies that we should enjoy eating fruits not just on special occasions – but on regular days too.

 

You can find it located near Yarigasaki Crossing and can be easily accessed from either Daikanyama and Nakameguro.

 

The shop is small and compact, part of its charm being that it’s a stand. The shop’s design is styled around a Showa fashion shop, maintaining a retro vibe while also having a pop feel to it. There are also benches installed so you can enjoy sitting down and eating whatever you order.

The shop counter is lined with different varieties of fruit sandwiches. They embrace seasonal fruits, so you can enjoy going as many times as you like. They offer standard and scrumptious fruit sandwiches as well as delicious original ones, such as one filled with fresh cream and topped with red bean paste!

Futsu ni Fruits (￥350 – tax incl.)

You will find the “Futsu ni Fruits” sandwich listed on the shop’s billboard menu. It’s filled with banana, pink grapefruit, orange and kiwi and stuffed with a light serving of fresh cream, giving it a refreshing taste.

Aki no Yonaga ni (￥400 – tax incl.)

This is the limited edition seasonal sandwich for this season. It has a rich, luxurious taste thanks to the Japanese persimmon and sweet bean paste. The bread used for the fruit sandwiches is delivered every morning. The fruits and bread taste perfect together, and their soft and fluffy texture make this a winning sandwich!

Fruit Milk (￥400 each – tax incl.)

What goes hand-in-hand when eating bread? Milk, of course! These cute bottles of milk are prepared on-site every morning. The milk comes in various flavours, including fruit mix and banana milk. They also serve coffee milk (￥350 – tax incl.) using Ogawa Coffee beans.

“Futsu ni Fruits” even sells little accessories such as badges and stickers. The cool pop-style logo is the same as the shop’s logo.

This colourful fruit sandwich shop might be small, but it’s definitely one photogenic café stand. Why not treat yourself to a sweet fruit sandwich during your shopping trip or city stroll?

 

 

One thing I do at least once a week without fail is treat myself out to some delicious food or dessert. It's very important time well spent in order to live a happy life.   Today, I went out for breakfast. I got up a little earlier than usual and headed to my favourite cafe, Bread, Espresso & which is located in Omotesando. It's really easy to get to: it's just a 5-minute walk from the A2 exit of Omotesando Station. Mornings are quiet in Omotesando, you don't see many people walking around, so it feels like a completely different place compared to its busy streets during the day.   When you enter the cafe, the smell of freshly-baked bread is the first thing to hit your senses. I sat down on one of the comfy sofa-seats and ordered myself the French toast breakfast set. There's plenty of space between tables, so it's an environment that's easy to kick back and relax in. Inside and outside the cafe are cute signs with that day's recommended menu items written on them. Next time I visit I think I'll try one of the lunchtime desserts. That's what I daydreamed about while waiting for my French toast to arrive.

French Toast Set w/Drink - ¥800

The French toast has a subtly sweet scent. It's made with one of the cafe's popular foods: the butter-loaded bread known as "Muu."   The toast's crusts were nice and crunchy while the middle part was fluffy. The soft bread just melts in your mouth when taking a bite, and your taste buds are treated to the sweet flavour of the egg. The toast is delicious as it is, and you can totally leave it at that and enjoy your morning breakfast. But if you want to take it to the next level then you can drizzle the accompanying honey over the toast, giving the sweetness an even richer flavour. I'm usually not good with the characteristic sweet taste that honey has, or the bitterness layered into the overall flavour, but this honey was on the milder side so I really enjoyed it. After my food, I enjoyed the cappuccino the barista beautifully made for me which comes as part of the set.   My 1-hour morning was spent even more relaxed than usual here. It's much different from lunchtime which is a much busier and hurried time, so I could sink in my chair and really enjoy my drink too.   Waking up early and enjoying a relaxing breakfast. That's all I did, but it helped ease my busy mind and soul. I'm a simple person, and I think I'll be able to face my week and work hard at it after this.    

Today's Presents

Futsu Furu Fig Sandwich - ¥420

Futsu Uni Fruits - ¥400

I wanted to share the happiness between friends and family on this fine day where I got to eat a delicious breakfast. These sandwiches are packed full of fruits―seasonal fruits which are best enjoyed right now. If you're wondering what other sandwiches they sell then be sure to visit.     Writer: Sayuri Mizuno (MOSHI MOSHI NIPPON)Translator: Joshua Kitosi-Isanga

Bakery café BREAD, ESPRESSO & has made quite a reputation in Omotesando, Tokyo for its stylish interior and delicious coffee and bread. The bakery café is now opening a new branch in Fukuoka called BREAD, ESPRESSO & HAKATA & on September 25th, 2019.   To commemorate 10 years in business, BREAD, ESPRESSO & will be opening their first ever branch in Hakata, Kyushu. The café bakery will be nestled between Hakata Station and CANAL CITY HAKATA. Whether you are a busy commuter looking for a heartwarming cup of coffee or a traveling tourist, the location is ideal for anyone looking for a quick rest stop. The new café bakery is approximately 165 m² in size, making it the largest branch. The shop is decorated with a pure white base theme and has the perfect comfortable environment to enjoy a coffee. 

Mu: ￥330 (after tax)

French Toast: ￥750 (after tax)

BREAD, ESPRESSO &'s popular Mu and French Toast will be on the menu along with Hakata-limited goods. If you are searching for some delicious bread in Hakata, please make your way to BREAD, ESPRESSO &.