La Chaine

At La Chaine, a bakery in Fushimi Ward's Koga Morinomiya-cho neighbourhood, the highlight to try first is the krone pastry, filled with cream to order. The flaky croissant-dough shell provides a satisfying crunch that contrasts neatly with the cool cream piped in just before serving. With occasional variations such as butter caramel or frozen ice-krone iterations, these signature pastries serve just as well for an afternoon snack as for a casual gift.

Alongside sweet pastries, the counter is stocked with plenty of savoury options suited to daily meals. The classic curry bread is a lunchtime staple, popular for its crisp exterior. Loaves for morning toast or light bites are equally well represented, from bacon épi balancing a crisp crust with a tender crumb, to raisin bread and British-style sandwich loaves prized for their light, crisp crusts.

In addition to shopping in-store, takeaway service is available, supported by dedicated free parking for drivers. A wide range of payment options, including credit cards and various QR-code payment apps, makes picking up a quick bite convenient on busy days.