01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
At Union Bakery, the cheese loaf is a good place to start. One visitor was struck by how much cheese was packed both on top and inside, while another enjoyed the balance between the substantial bread and the cheese’s savoury saltiness. It was also said to be good lightly toasted, making it a tempting choice if you want to take some home as well.
For a change in texture, consider the croissant. One diner liked its satisfying bite, and another wrote, “Next time, I’ll get only croissants.” With lighter, fluffier breads alongside denser choices such as the cheese loaf, you could pick one of each to compare.
The menu also lists a spicy kinpira open sandwich made with dough containing 100% Haruyutaka wheat, carrot, house-made mayonnaise and organic sesame, as well as bread made with organic corn and Gouda cheese. For something sweet, there is a maple melon pan, with maple syrup soaked into its melon-pan dough. The range runs from savoury to sweet, so you can choose a single snack or put together a few things to take away.
Homemade ice cream makes another good addition to a bread order. The vanilla is listed as containing organic vanilla beans, eggs from free-range hens and natural salt; chocolate, Hiraizumi matcha and strawberry are also available. Someone who tried the vanilla described it as both rich and refreshing, with a combination of creaminess and an icy, slightly crunchy texture.
You can eat in, and one review describes enjoying bread and coffee in the dining area on the 2 floor. Drinks listed include organic coffee, along with tea and milk tea served hot or iced, making it easy to pause for a drink with your bread.
