Recommended by Okayama residents! 13 "Okayama's best Western confectionery shops"

This time, we will introduce the "best Western confectionery shops" recommended by Okayama residents. There is a wide variety of genres, including long-loved long-established shops, 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 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. Surie La Seine (Okayama City)
• 5. Cafe Aoyama (Okayama City)
• 6. CENDRILLON (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 pastry shop (Soja City)
• There's more! Comments from Okayama residents

1. Mozart Confectionery Shop (Okayama City)

[Mozart Confectionery Shop]

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

TEL: 086-222-7615

Business hours: 10:00-19:00

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

*Closed once a month

Parking: None

Mozart Confectionery Shop | Tabelog

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

● The strawberry compote is absolutely delicious. It is topped with lots of strawberries, has custard cream inside, and a cookie dough bottom. My wife and kids love it. They also do 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-ku , Okayama City Prefecture

TEL: 086-261-7600

Business hours: 10:00-18:00

No regular holiday

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

Fruit Tart Specialty Store 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 deliciousness of the fruit, and each one is completely different, so you'll want to try a variety. Although it's a tart shop, the pies and sponge cakes are also really tasty, and the cream isn't heavy at all, so you can still feel satisfied and luxurious. I always end up buying too much. (50s/female/office worker)

3. Patisserie Enfleur (Okayama City)

[Patisserie Enfleur]

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

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 atmosphere of the shop is good, and there is always 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. (20s/female/office worker)

●First of all, the cakes are so good! The shop is stylish! The customer service from the staff is the best! I feel good buying a delicious cake and going home! I'm very satisfied with everything!! (40s/female/housewife)

4. Surie La Seine (Okayama City)

[Sourie La Seine]

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

TEL: 086-224-3876

Business hours: 11:00-19:00

Closed: Tuesdays *May be closed temporarily

Parking: None

Surie La Seine | Official website

●There are so many unfamiliar and delicious looking cakes, it always takes me a while to choose. Not only do they look elegant, but they are all delicious, so they are perfect as gifts! (30s/female/office worker)

●The blue-based 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 sweets, 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 , Kita Ward, Okayama City Prefecture

TEL: 086-244-6888

Business hours: 8:00-22:00

*Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays: 7:30~

No regular holiday

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

Cafe Aoyama | Official website

●Slightly larger delicious tarts Fruit, chocolate, Mont Blanc, all of them are delicious. Breakfast here is also recommended! (Over 70s/Female/Full-time housewife)

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

6. CENDRILLON (Okayama City)

[CENDRILLON]

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

●An old-fashioned 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)

●They are all handmade and have a refined sweetness that makes them 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-ku, Okayama City Naka Ward

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 wide selection of baked goods, making them perfect as gifts or souvenirs. They're not too sweet, so you can eat as much as you like (laughs). (50s/female/office worker)

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

8. Avignon Patisserie (Okayama City)

[Avignon Pastry Shop]

Location: 1-1 Akebonocho, Minami-ku, Okayama City Prefecture

TEL: 086-263-8281

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

Closed: New Year's Day only

Parking: Available

Avignon Western Confectionery Shop | Tabelog

●They're open until 2am, and all 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 celebrations and events!! (30s/female/self-employed)

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

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

[Romarin Western Confectionery Shop Bancho Main Branch]

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

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 the Omotemachi Branch will close on May 31, 2024.

Romarin Patisserie｜Official Instagram

●An old-fashioned, long-established cake shop. Petit Fromage is reasonably priced and tastes great. Personally, I recommend Alhambra. (30s/female/housewife)

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

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 going here for over 20 years, and no matter how many years pass, the smiles of the staff are always wonderful. The products are always neatly displayed, and there are many items that you will want to pick up without even realizing it. No matter what flavor you choose, you can be sure they will be delicious. There are many items that you will want to give as gifts, 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

TEL: 086-441-1837

Business hours: 11:00-18:00

Closed: Irregular holidays

Parking: Available

Patisserie Oxalis | Official website

●They have a wide variety of cakes and they are delicious. Some of the cakes are decorated with flowers and fruits, and I get the impression that they have a lot of gorgeous cakes. My family has been coming back to this store many times. (50s/female/full-time housewife)

●It's delicious! I haven't been able to go 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 happy with. (40s/Female/Other)

12. Patisserie Subafa (Kasaoka City)

[Patisserie Subafer]

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

TEL: 0865-63-2370

Business hours: 10:00-18:30 *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 show window. They sparkle and make you happy just by looking at them. For birthday cakes, you can add extra fruit for an additional fee. (30s/female/housewife)

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

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

[Small Western-style pastry shop Petit Graine]

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

TEL: 0866-92-9676

Business hours: 10:00-18:30

Closed: Wednesday

Parking: Available

Petit Graine, a small pastry shop | Official website

●The Okubuki cream puffs are small puff pastries filled with a gentle cream that will leave you speechless! They are sold in sets of two. There are also seasonal tarts, classic shortcakes, and puddings displayed in the showcase, all of which are exquisite, made with 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 box of two small cream puffs, and the puff pastry is delicious too. (Woman in her 60s, Full-time housewife)

There's more! Comments from Okayama residents

[Country Cake Mori no Kuma-san]

Address: 1-18-8 Nishifurumatsu, Kita-ku , Okayama City City, Okayama Kita Ward 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 in various places, 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 owner is from, so they are all cute and filling. 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 owner making the cakes with all his heart in the glass-walled kitchen. (30s/female/full-time housewife)

【natural sweets nature】

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

natural sweets nature｜Official website

●The chiffon cake is unlike anything I've ever had before; it's chewy, moist, fluffy and bubbly, with an indescribable texture and is so delicious! There are so many flavors, I always have trouble deciding which one to buy!! They are also particular about the ingredients, so I enjoy it with my small children! (30s/female/civil servant)

[sweets connect T-clip]

Address: 323-101 Shimonakano, Kita-ku , Okayama City, 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 it's a store I love. (40s/female/office worker)

[Patisserie & Boulangerie Art Brut]

Address: 3-24-31 Ima, Kita-ku , Okayama City 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 a slightly more mature audience, and they often make great gifts! There are many types of cakes, including those flavored with western liquor, which are indispensable for adult ladies' tea parties. The designs are also excellent! The breads, which were expanded after the relocation, include products with ideas unique to a cake shop, and having them for breakfast will improve your quality of life! (30s/female/office worker)

[Patisserie Komoru]

Address: 9-6 Minamichuo-cho , Okayama City, Chuo Kita Ward

Patisserie Komoru | Official Instagram

Although they are 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 Jufovien]

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

Patisserie Jufovian | Official Instagram

●Not only are the character cakes adorable, but every year new products are lined up 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 Mita , Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture

PATISSERIE MASAKI｜Official website

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

[Satsukiya]

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

Satsukiya | Tabelog

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

[Patisserie La Biche]

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

Patisserie La Biche | Official Instagram

●Many of the cakes are made with plenty of seasonal fruits. The fresh cream is not too sweet and is delicious. The cake containers are cute. The owner's kindness is apparent from 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 are great as gifts. They also have small whole cakes, which are just the right size. (30s/female/office worker)

[The 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 Parlour]

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

Milk Parlour | Official Instagram

●My favorite local Western-style 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 superb!!! (30s/female/civil servant)

[Shogetsudo]

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

Shogetsudo｜Official Instagram

●This is a Japanese and Western sweets shop that is loved by the locals. I always get cakes from here for special occasions. They also have baked goods inspired by Bizen Pottery, making them perfect souvenirs. They are particularly good with chocolates, and even though I live in the countryside, I'm happy to be able to get high-quality Western sweets 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 log cabin-style. There is also a coffee corner. The seasonal Tsuyama Roll product is full of fruit and is recommended as a gift. (40s/female/housewife)

[Orthodox French Confectionery 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 recently... (50s/female/office worker)

[Nishiawakura Kobayashi Confectionery Shop]

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

Nishiawakura Kobayashi Confectionery Store | Official Instagram

●The sweets are delicious. The cakes and baked goods are delicious. The whole shop is stylish, with an indoor counter and an outdoor deck for eating in.

Location of the featured shops (map)