Recommended by Okayama residents! 13 "Okayama's Best Western Confectionery Shops"

This time, we will introduce the "recommended Okayama confectionery shops" recommended by Okayama residents. There is a wide variety of genres, including long-established shops that have been loved for a long time, authentic French confectionery shops, shops where you can enjoy cake course meals, and shops that are open until late at night. We will introduce Western confectionery shops that will make your heart flutter with their delicious-looking sweets, along with recommendations from Okayama residents.

• table of contents
• 1. Mozart Confectionery Shop (Okayama City)
• 2. Fruit Tart Specialty Shop Gowdy (Okayama City)
• 3. Patisserie Enfleur (Okayama City)
• 4. Surrey La Seine (Okayama City)
• 5. Cafe Aoyama (Okayama City)
• 6. Cinderella (Okayama City)
• 7. Patisserie.ssbase (Okayama City)
• 8. Avignon Patisserie (Okayama City)
• 9. Romarin Western Confectionery Shop Bancho Main Branch (Okayama City)
• 10. Le Foyer (Kurashiki City)
• 11. Patisserie Oxalis (Kurashiki City)
• 12. Patisserie Subafa (Kasaoka City)
• 13. Petit Graine, a small Western-style pastry shop (Soja City)
• There's more! Recommended comments from Okayama residents

1. Mozart Confectionery Shop (Okayama City)

[Mozart Pastry Shop]

Address: 1-3-5 Uchisange , Kita Ward, Okayama City Okayama Prefecture

TEL: 086-222-7615

Business hours: 10:00-19:00

Closed: Mondays (or the following day if Monday is a public holiday)

*There is one irregular holiday per month

Parking: None

Mozart Pastry Shop | Tabelog

The beauty of the cakes lined up in the display case makes me feel happy every time I visit the store. I always buy Mozart baked goods as souvenirs or gifts. (40s/female/office worker)

●The strawberry compote is absolutely delicious. It's topped with a generous amount of strawberries, has custard cream inside, and a cookie base. My wife and kids love it. They also make birthday cakes, and the price is cheaper than I expected, so it's easy to buy! (40s/Male/Office Worker)

2. Fruit Tart Specialty Shop Gowdy (Okayama City)

[Fruit Tart Specialty Shop Gowdy]

Address: 26-10 Chidoricho , Minami Ward, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture Prefecture

TEL: 086-261-7600

Business hours: 10:00-18:00

Closed: None

Parking: Available *There are also stores at Sun Station Terrace Okayama and Sunste Kurashiki

Fruit Tart Specialty Shop Gowdy | Official Website

●It's not just a tart dough with lots of seasonal fruit on top. It feels like it's made to bring out the flavor of the fruit, and each one is completely different, so you'll want to try different kinds. Although it's a tart shop, the pies and sponge cakes are also delicious, and the cream isn't heavy at all, so you can still enjoy a sense of satisfaction and luxury. I always end up buying too much. (Woman, 50s, office worker)

3. Patisserie Enfleur (Okayama City)

[Patisserie Enfleur]

Address: 8-1-1 Ima, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture Kita Ward

TEL: 086-239-7766

Business hours: Weekdays 10:00-18:00, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 10:00-17:30

Closed: Tuesdays

Parking: Available

Patisserie Enfleur | Official website

●The shop has a great atmosphere and always has a wide variety of cakes. They also have cornets and crepes that you won't find in other shops. They also have a wide variety of baked goods. The butter cake is also very delicious. (Female, 20s, office worker)

●First of all, the cakes are delicious! The shop is stylish! The customer service from the staff is excellent! I feel good buying a delicious cake and going home! I'm completely satisfied! (40s/female/full-time housewife)

4. Surrey La Seine (Okayama City)

[Sourie La Seine]

Address: 1-2-15 Uchisange , Kita Ward, Okayama City Okayama Prefecture

TEL: 086-224-3876

Business hours: 11:00-19:00

Closed: Tuesdays *May be closed on other days

Parking: None

Surrey La Seine | Official website

●There are so many delicious looking cakes that I'm not used to seeing, it always takes me a while to choose. Not only do they look elegant, but they're all delicious, so they're perfect for gifts or as presents! (30s/female/office worker)

●The blue-themed exterior of the shop is cute, and I love the exotic atmosphere. The sweets are not just "tailored to Japanese tastes," but are authentic French pastries, so you can enjoy not only classic sweets but also sweets that you won't often find in other shops! (30s/Civil servant)

5. Cafe Aoyama (Okayama City)

[Cafe Aoyama]

Address: 1-11-7 Ima, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture Kita Ward

TEL: 086-244-6888

Business hours: 8:00-22:00

*Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays open from 7:30

Closed: None

Parking: Available *Available at Kurashiki Nakasho store and Takaya store

Cafe Aoyama | Official website

●Slightly larger, delicious tarts. Fruit, chocolate, Mont Blanc, they're all delicious. I also recommend the breakfast here! (Over 70s/Female/Full-time housewife)

●The tarts with lots of fruit are delicious. (40s/female/office worker)

6. Cinderella (Okayama City)

[Cendrillon]

Address: 696-28 Niwase, Kita-ku , Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture Kita Ward

TEL: 086-292-2270

Business hours: 11:00-19:00

Closed: Mondays and Tuesdays *Open if Monday is a public holiday, closed on Wednesdays

Parking: Available

Cendrillon | Official website

●A traditional cake shop. My favorite cake is the soboro roll. It's not too sweet, so it's easy for children to eat. (40s/female/full-time housewife)

●Everything is homemade and has a refined sweetness that makes it delicious. I especially like the rare cheesecake and chocolate roll. (50s/Female/Other)

7. Patisserie.ssbase (Okayama City)

[Patisserie.ssbase]

Address: 152-1 Sai , Naka Ward, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture Prefecture

TEL: 086-230-1297

Business hours: 10:00-18:00

Closed: Sundays and Mondays

Parking: Available

Patisserie.ssbase | Official website

●There are a variety of unique cakes. There is also a Toyotomi of baked goods, making them perfect for gifts or souvenirs. They're not too sweet, so you can eat as much as you want (lol). (50s/female/office worker)

●A small restaurant in a residential area. Very delicious. (Male, office worker, 50s)

8. Avignon Patisserie (Okayama City)

[Avignon Pastry Shop]

Address: 1-1 Akebonocho, Minami Ward, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture Prefecture

TEL: 086-263-8281

Business hours: 9:00 to 2:00 the next morning

Closed: New Year's Day only

Parking: Available

Avignon Pastry Shop | Tabelog

They're open until 2am, and all of their baked goods and cakes are delicious! We always use Avignon for souvenirs and thank-you gifts for our customers, as well as for our own celebrations and events! (30s/Female/Self-employed)

●The appeal is that it's open until 2am. Cakes are reasonably priced, starting from around 500 yen. (Male, office worker, 20s)

9. Romarin Western Confectionery Shop Bancho Main Branch (Okayama City)

[Romarin Western Confectionery Shop Bancho Main Branch]

Address: 1-11-17 Bancho , Kita Ward, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture

TEL: 086-222-5838

Business hours: 10:00-18:00

Closed: Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Parking: Available

*There is also a store in the Omotemachi shopping district. Both the Bancho Main Store and Omotemachi Branch will close on May 31, 2024.

Romarin Patisserie | Official Instagram

●A traditional, long-established cake shop. Their Petit Fromage is reasonably priced and tastes great. Personally, I recommend Alhambra. (30s/female/full-time housewife)

●A long-established store with a history of 63 years. They offer a wide variety of products to suit the season. (Male, 60s, unemployed)

●About 30 years ago, when I first started living in Okayama, there was a store in my neighborhood and I would occasionally buy their products from there when my children were small. My children are no longer at home, but it's a store that catches my eye every time I pass by. (Male, office worker, 60s)

10. Le Foyer (Kurashiki City)

[Le Foyer Amagi Main Branch]

Address: 595-1 Arishiro , Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture

TEL: 086-428-8747

Business hours: 10:00-20:00

Closed: Irregular holidays

Parking: Available *Available at AEON Okayama, Nakajima, Saidaiji, Aoe, Nakasho, and Daianji stores

Le Foyer | Official website

●I've been coming here for over 20 years, and even after all these years, the smiles of the staff are wonderful. The products are always neatly displayed, and there are so many items that you'll want to pick up without even thinking. No matter which flavor you choose, you can be sure they'll be delicious. There are many items that you'll want to give as gifts to someone, not just for your family. I think this store will continue to be loved by the people of the prefecture for a long time to come. (Female, 20s, Full-time housewife)

11. Patisserie Oxalis (Kurashiki City)

[Patisserie Oxalis]

Address: 1511-13 Urata , Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture Prefecture

TEL: 086-441-1837

Business hours: 11:00-18:00

Closed: Irregular holidays

Parking: Available

Patisserie Oxalis | Official website

●They have a Toyotomi variety of cakes and they're delicious. Some are decorated with flowers and fruit, and I get the impression that they have a lot of gorgeous cakes. My family has been coming back to this shop many times. (Woman, 50s, Full-time housewife)

●It's absolutely delicious! I haven't been able to go there since it moved, so I don't know what the atmosphere is like at the current store, but they have a cake course called dessert, and reservations are required. I think it's a place that even people from outside the prefecture will be impressed with. (40s/Female/Other)

12. Patisserie Subafa (Kasaoka City)

[Patisserie Subafa]

Address: 4-38 Yonbancho , Kasaoka City, Okayama Prefecture

TEL: 0865-63-2370

Business hours: 10:00-18:30 *Until 18:00 on Sundays and holidays

Closed: Mondays

Parking: Available

Patisserie Subafer | Official website

●There are many cakes made with seasonal fruits lined up in the display window. They sparkle and make you happy just by looking at them. You can also add fruit to birthday cakes for an additional fee. (30s/female/full-time housewife)

While I was sitting and waiting for the cake I ordered, they brought me some canelés to eat. The atmosphere was relaxed. (Teenager/Middle and High School Student)

13. Petit Graine, a small Western-style pastry shop (Soja City)

[Small Western-style pastry shop Petit Graine]

Address: 911-1 Kuboki, Soja Soja City, Okayama Prefecture Prefecture

TEL: 0866-92-9676

Business hours: 10:00-18:30

Closed: Wednesdays

Parking: Available

Petit Graine, a small pastry shop | Official website

●Kokubuki cream puffs are small choux pastries filled with a deliciously soft cream, and are sold in sets of two. There are also seasonal tarts, classic shortcakes, and puddings displayed in the showcase, all of which are exquisite thanks to the use of carefully selected ingredients and techniques. (30s/female/office worker)

●All the cakes are delicious, but I recommend the seasonal fruit tarts and cream puffs! The cream puffs come in two varieties: a large one filled with custard cream and a set of two small cream puffs, and the pastry is delicious. (Woman, 60s, Full-time housewife)

There's more! Recommended comments from Okayama residents

[Country Cake Forest Bear]

Address: 1-18-8 Nishifurumatsu , Kita Ward, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture Prefecture, Ben House Ekimae 102

Country Cake Mori no Kuma-san | Official Instagram

●The shop itself is small, but the lighting and interior are stylish, and there are bird accessories everywhere, so you'll feel excited the moment you enter. All of the cakes are filled with fresh fruit, mainly from Okayama and Miyazaki, where the shop owner is from, so they are all filling and cute. There are a variety of cakes and baked goods on display depending on the season and events, so you'll never get bored no matter how many times you go. They can also accommodate detailed designs for custom birthday cakes. Another reason you can buy with confidence is that you can see the shop owner lovingly making the cake in the glass-walled kitchen. (30s/female/full-time housewife)

[natural sweets nature]

Address: 176-3 Nishifurumatsu, Kita-ku , Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture Kita Ward

natural sweets nature｜Official website

●The chiffon cake is unlike anything I've ever tried before - chewy, moist, fluffy and fizzy - it has an indescribable texture and is absolutely delicious! They have so many flavors, I always have trouble deciding which one to buy! They're also particular about the ingredients, so my little ones enjoy it too! (30s/female/civil servant)

[sweets connect T-clip]

Address: 323-101 Nakano , Kita-ku, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture Kita Ward

sweets connect T-clip | Official website

●The cakes are delicious, of course, but the baked goods are also delicious. They also have a lot of cute gift sets, so I always use them. The staff are also kind, so I love this store. (40s/Female/Office worker)

[Patisserie & Boulangerie Art Brut]

Address: 3-24-31 Ima, Kita-ku , Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture Kita Ward

Patisserie & Boulangerie Art Brut | Official Instagram

● Recommended for a wide range of ages, from 20s to 60s! There are many products aimed at slightly more mature people, and they often make great gifts! There are a wide variety of cakes, including ones flavored with Western liquor, which are essential for adult women's tea parties. The designs are also excellent! The bread section, which was expanded after the relocation, also includes products with unique ideas that only a cake shop can offer, and having them for breakfast will improve your quality of life! (30s/female/office worker)

[Patisserie Komoru]

Address: 9-6 Chuo , Kita Ward ku, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture Prefecture

Patisserie Komoru | Official Instagram

Although they're only open three days a week, all of their cakes are delicious. The croissants and cream puffs are also delicious! (40s/female/office worker)

[Patisserie Jufobian]

Address: 9-26 Nishifurumatsu Kita Ward, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture Prefecture

Patisserie Jufovien | Official Instagram

●Not only are the character cakes adorable, but new products are lined up every year to match the season, so it's fun just to look at them. (20s/male/office worker) ●The pudding is especially delicious. It has a soft taste that's not too sweet, and you could eat as much as you want. I also really like the tarts and other cakes, so I go and buy them whenever I get the chance. The staff are also kind and polite. (20s/female/office worker)

[PATISSERIE MASAKI]

Address: 104-8 Sanda , Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture

PATISSERIE MASAKI | Official website

●Each cake is gorgeous, delicately sweet, and fragrant; everything is delicious. I especially recommend the cream puffs! The cream inside is smooth and flavorful, and there's plenty of cream, making it a great value! (Female, 20s, College student)

[Satsukiya]

Address: 3-19 Okayama Prefecture, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture

Satsukiya | Tabelog

●I received it as a souvenir 40 years ago, and three generations of my family have been fans ever since. It's cheap and delicious. (Female, 50s, Part-time worker)

[Patisserie La Biche]

Address: 1-23-111 Shin- Kurashiki Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture

Patisserie La Biche | Official Instagram

Many of the cakes are made with plenty of seasonal fruits. The fresh cream is delicious and not too sweet. The cake containers are cute. The shop owner's kindness is evident in the atmosphere. (30s/female/civil servant)

[Vineyard]

Address: 1126-1 Tanoue , Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture

Vineyard | Official website

●The tarts are delicious. My 3-year-old son loves the vineyard's blueberry tart. They also have baked goods, which make great gifts. They also have small whole cakes, which are just the right size. (30s/Female/Office Worker)

[King at 3 o'clock]

Address: 3220-1 Nitta , Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture

3 o'clock King | Official Instagram

●The fresh cream is not too sweet and is very easy to eat. The Mont Blanc has two layers of sweet cream and savory cream, making it very delicious! (30s/Female/Freelance/Part-time worker)

[Milk Parlor]

Address: 1-12-23 Chikko , Tamano City, Okayama Prefecture Chikko

Milk Parlor | Official Instagram

●My favorite local pastry shop. All of the cakes are not too sweet, so I can eat as much as I want. The macarons and financiers are also delicious!!! (30s/female/civil servant)

[Shogetsudo]

Address: 74-3 Imbe, Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture

Shogetsudo｜Official Instagram

●This is a Japanese and Western confectionery shop beloved by the locals. I always get their cakes for celebrations. They also have baked goods inspired by Bizen Pottery, making them perfect souvenirs. They are particularly particular about their chocolates, and even though I live in the countryside, I'm happy to be able to get high-quality Western confectionery here! (40s/female/self-employed)

[Sweets Factory Ange]

Address: 400-4 Yamakita , Tsuyama City, Okayama Prefecture

Sweets Factory Ange | Official website

The store is stylish and has a log cabin-like design. There is also a coffee corner. Tsuyama Roll's seasonal limited edition product is full of fruit and is recommended as a gift. (40s/female/full-time housewife)

[Orthodox French Pastry La Mer]

Address: 11-2 Otemachi , Tsuyama City, Okayama Prefecture

Authentic French Confectionery La Mer | Official Website

●I'm out late at night. Thirty years ago, I was blown away by the raspberry cake. I missed out on eating it the other day... (Female, 50s, Office Worker)

[Nishiawakura Kobayashi Confectionery Store]

Address: 591-1 Kageishi, Nishiawakura Village , Aida District , Okayama Prefecture

Nishiawakura Kobayashi Confectionery Store | Official Instagram

The sweets are absolutely delicious. The cakes and baked goods are both delicious. The whole shop is stylish, with an indoor counter and an outdoor deck where you can eat in.

Location of the introduced store (map)