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Kanazawa is known as a beautiful castle town full of historic charm, and it is an area loved for its traditions and refined food culture. This time, we have put together a list of popular cake shops in Kanazawa. We will introduce a selection of excellent cakes with elegant flavors, delicate looks, and seasonal ingredients.
Created: July 21, 2026
This article is based on1,982Tabelog reviews.
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Le Musee de H Kanazawa Ten is a shop where you can enjoy cakes made with different fresh seasonal fruits throughout the year. They also use local ingredients from Hokuriku.
There are also seats by large windows where you can take in the surrounding nature. The space feels open, making it a great place to enjoy cafe time in a fresh and relaxing mood.
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They offer a wide selection of cakes with artistic presentation. They are also particular about the ingredients, using Kanazawa-produced honey and baked sweets made with eggs from Noto.
In addition to fruit, some say the stylish toppings such as flowers and ribbons make them a feast for the eyes as well.
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The "Cree" dessert, built around pistachio mousse, is a popular item available only at the Kanazawa Ten. It is said to offer a rich pistachio flavor.
It also has biscuit tucked inside, adding a crisp texture. The accents of grapefruit and coconut pair well too.
とん6
I chose Earl Grey tea and had it with the cake. Each cake was creative, with a refined sweetness and the tartness of fruit, and tasted amazingly good.
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横浜のレオナルド
First, choose your sweets from the showcase—petit gâteau (small fancy cakes)—and your drink, then take the seat you’re shown to. The interior has a crisp look and the kind of design and style I like. Sunlight was streaming in through the floor-to-ceiling glass, as if the weather had cleared up before I knew it, brightening up the whole café.
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Remurefu is a cake shop where you can enjoy a wide selection of sweets. Reviews also say that each item is cute and full of stylish charm.
The interior is said to be clean and calm. The tables are spaced well apart, so you can relax and take your time.
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"Tsukuba," a Mont Blanc made with waguri (Japanese chestnuts). The delicately piped Mont Blanc cream is rich and very delicious.
It also gets praise for its smooth texture and how easy it is to eat. They say it is a grown-up sweet with depth and a slight bitterness.
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This is a roll cake filled with plenty of fresh cream. The cake is said to have a chewy texture with a nice springy bite. It also paired well with coffee.
They also offer limited-time cakes made with seasonal ingredients, making this a place you will want to keep coming back to.
nocniche
・Amarin (a Japanese strawberry variety) shortcake
A shortcake with fluffy sponge cake! It really is fluffy. The fluffiest I’ve ever had! This is a shortcake you can drink!
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aogourmet
I went with the seasonal fruit menu and chose the lychee cake. The dark cherry gelee had a rich aroma. It was a bright and elegant cake. The flavor had a nice balance of sweetness that spread across the palate and acidity, and it was delicious. It also came with coffee, and I relaxed on the terrace. I’d love to go again.
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Fusion21 is a cafe inside Kanazawa 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, where contemporary art is on display. You can enjoy sweets such as cake and parfaits.
Surrounded by nature, the interior has a calm atmosphere. The view is also nice, making it a stylish place to spend cafe time.
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The "Strawberry Shortcake" is a luxurious item made with plenty of strawberries inside the cake as well. Reviews also say the sponge is moist and the taste is refined.
There is also a set menu that lets you enjoy your cake with a drink. Many people seem to pair it with coffee or tea.
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This photo shows the "banana pie." It is said to be packed with chunks of banana, making it a treat for banana lovers.
The custard is light, with the chocolate sauce adding sweetness. The pie crust is crisp and flaky, and it has a reputation for tasting great.
zanalep
The interior has a clean feel with a white color scheme. It is spacious inside, and with an entire wall made of glass, it also feels very open. The cafe menu is by no means small, so I was able to enjoy cake and drinks as well. I could relax and had a very pleasant time.
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fujik943
I had the Kaga no Kocha (Kaga black tea) Nondeminasshi Plate. It came with a daily pound cake, and they served plenty of Kaga no Kocha and herbal tea in pots, so it felt like a nice bright place where you could chat about the museum exhibits after seeing them, or just relax and use the cafe even if you did not visit the exhibits.
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Kome to Hana is a shop famous for its cheesecake, run by fermentation experts from a 110-year-old miso and soy sauce brewery. It is located inside Yamato Shoyu Miso Koji Park in Kanazawa City.
The stylish interior, with its tile floors and lighting, offers a relaxing place to sit back and enjoy your food.
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Their signature item is the Komehana Cheesecake. It is a brûlée style baked cheesecake with an appealing caramelized surface.
Made with local Kanazawa milk and the shop's original koji (malted rice), it is said to be a Special cake with an excellent balance of sweetness and rich cheese flavor.
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The cheesecake comes in a range of flavors, including matcha and chocolate, so you can enjoy different tastes. Even though it is the same cheesecake, changing the flavor makes it feel like a completely different cake.
They offer both Japanese and Western sweets, which is also part of the appeal since you can enjoy whatever suits your mood that day.
そんぴー☻
A wide variety of cheesecakes♡ I had two kinds of cheesecake, brûlée and Kaga bocha (Kaga roasted stem tea), at the cafe inside Yamato Koji Park. The brûlée had a crisp top and soft filling, while the Kaga bocha had a firm texture and a nice aroma! Each one was delicious in its own way♡
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stath
Komehana Cheesecake
The brûléed top is nicely caramelized, adding a crisp texture and toasty flavor as an accent. The cheesecake inside is smooth and rich, but perhaps because of the koji (malted rice), the aftertaste does not feel too heavy, so you can enjoy it pleasantly to the last bite.
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Biquette Bonbon is a shop near Omicho Ichiba (Omicho Market), a popular sightseeing spot in Kanazawa City. You can enjoy sweets such as cakes and canelés.
There are also terrace seats, where you can spend cafe time while looking out at the scenery. The stylish interior is said to be decorated with flowers and plants.
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Their limited seasonal cakes made with seasonal fruit are popular, and the one in the photo is topped with lots of fresh strawberries.
Because the ingredients and materials change depending on the time of year, part of the appeal is the sense of excitement every time you visit.
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"Kyarako" is a cake that pairs coffee, caramel, and orange. The rich mousse gets a nice accent from the tartness of the orange, or so they say.
With its coffee flavor, it is not too sweet, so it is said to be a dessert that even people who do not like sweets much can enjoy.
サラッサー
・Basque style cheesecake
It is decorated with a small kome-mitsu biscuit (rice syrup biscuit) in collaboration with hokka (Hokuriku Seika). Cute. The light whipped cream and the walnuts tucked into the tart crust make a nice accent, and it is delicious.
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rafu0
I visited on a weekday morning. A few groups were waiting to order inside, which showed how popular the shop is. I bought fraisier and canelé. The fraisier was packed with strawberries, and they went perfectly with the rich cream! Next time, I’d like to try some of the other cakes too.
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Sai is a cake shop in a hideaway location. Its artistic visual style is said to make it popular.
Inside, there is an eat-in space furnished with antique furniture.
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They offer a wide selection of cakes made with chocolate. This cake is called "SAI / Sai." It is made with three layers of meringue, sandwiched with ganache and a paste of dried figs.
This cake has a bittersweet, grown-up flavor and is said to be delicious.
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They also have cakes other than chocolate. Menu items made with fruit are often sold for a limited time only, depending on the season.
This is the "FRAISIER / Fraisier," which was popular at one point. It is said to use strawberries generously, and its cute look has a great level of Manzoku.
Yuichi1970
It is quite far out in the suburbs, more than 20 minutes by bus from Kanazawa Station, but the quality of the chocolate cake is amazing. It has a fairly strong kick of alcohol, making it irresistible for chocolate cake lovers.
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sakana770
・Mont Blanc
Plenty of marron cream covers the cake. When you put in your spoon, it slips in without resistance, showing how soft it is. As you bring it to your mouth, the aroma of liqueur hits your nose first. It really feels like a cake for adults. The marron cream is mildly sweet, and there is a crisp pastry at the bottom.
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Cafe Freres is a popular kissaten (Japanese-style coffee shop) where you can take your time and enjoy tasty cakes and drinks. Stained glass and paintings decorate the space, giving it a retro feel.
Inside, there are counter seats and table seating. Many people spend their time chatting with the master.
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The "2-layer cheesecake," which lets you enjoy two kinds of cheesecake, rare cheesecake and baked cheesecake, is popular. A cake with each cheesecake layered on top of the other is unusual, and some say it is something you only find at this shop.
There are also other menu items that are perfect for dessert after a meal, such as shibukawa-guri (sweet chestnuts cooked with the inner skin on) mont blanc.
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They also offer set menus you can enjoy with a drink. The blend coffee and cake Combo is said to be the best.
They also have a good selection of teas and soft drinks, so you can order based on how you feel that day.
腹ペコザーグ
I ordered a black iced coffee and a two-layer cheesecake! The rich dark coffee and the not-too-sweet cheesecake were delicious! Please stop by for a break! It was a great meal.
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hiromi.hat
Inside, there are counter and table seats. I had coffee and Mont Blanc. The shop is decorated with stained glass that has been there since the Showa era (1926–1989) and a painting by Chagall. It was a good place to relax and enjoy tea at an easy pace.
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Kotsukotsu Oyatsu Nagi is a kominka-style (traditional Japanese house-style) cafe in a quiet port town. You can enjoy cakes made with a variety of ingredients.
The interior is said to have a warm wooden feel. There are also seats with views of the sea, and the location is said to be great.
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They offer a lineup of cakes that change depending on the season and week. This is the “Mimoza Cake” from one particular day. Some say the sponge is light and tasty.
The custard cream is combined with iyokan (Japanese summer orange) confiture, making it a menu item with both sweetness and tartness.
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They also offer limited-time cakes that let you feel the changing seasons. The photo shows a cake made with cherries. Menu items topped with fruit are said to have a beautiful finish as well.
There was also a review saying the cherries were large and sweet, and very satisfying to eat.
gfs115
I had banana and caramel cake, cheesecake, and pudding. The cafe had a warm and gentle atmosphere, and just being in that space felt soothing. Everything I had was very good. I’d like to visit again.
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The cakes looked beautiful, and you could really tell they were made with great care. With every bite, I felt happier and happier, and I almost wished I had not finished them so quickly. The staff were also kind, recommending menu items when I ordered and giving careful explanations of the food.
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Located near Omicho Ichiba (Omicho Market), where you can find lots of great Kanazawa food, Du Bontemps is a popular shop where you can fully enjoy tart cakes with delicious crisp pastry.
Inside, the shop has table seating in a natural space with lots of wood. The stylish white-based interior is said to feel very comfortable.
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About 10 kinds of cake are usually lined up in the display case. There is a wide lineup too, including fruit based and chocolate based cakes.
The plates they bring out are said to have charming illustrations drawn on them. Many people enjoyed them with a drink.
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They are said to have many tarts topped with fruits and berries. The tart crust is known for its clear buttery aroma and great taste.
The photo shows the "Banana and Chocolate Tart." The rich, sticky banana and the tart's satisfying texture are said to go perfectly together.
ionplasma5
Located in the heart of Kanazawa, Du Bontemps offers an excellent location with easy access from both Kanazawa Station and Omicho Ichiba (Omicho Market). Its charming interior stands out, creating a space where you can spend a somehow Special time.
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K2FB
I had the blueberry tart and Kanazawa Blend Coffee. The bright interior makes ample use of wood grain. It is located inside a facility and has an open layout, but it is surprisingly relaxing. The blueberry packed, dense tart has a light cream filling, and the cookie crust is nice and crisp♪
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Kajitsuen Liber Kanazawa Ten is a cafe where you can enjoy sweets made with plenty of seasonal fruit. It offers a wide variety of zuccotto, an Italian dome-shaped cake.
Inside, there are counter and table seats in a spacious setting. The calm atmosphere makes it a nice place to enjoy dessert.
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The assorted varieties available “zuccotto (dome-shaped Italian-style cake)” use fruits of many different sizes. This one is a cake made with strawberries and kiwi. It has rare cheesecake cream inside, so it was said to be light and easy to eat.
It is also said to be quite filling, since it is packed with chunky fruit.
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The photo shows the "fruit sandwich," which many people were ordering. It seems they use a variety of fruits depending on the season.
Reviews also said the whipped cream is light, so you do not get tired of eating it. It apparently works well as both a meal and a dessert.
パフェとケーキとパスタ好き
I had the fruit tart with chocolate cream. It was my first time trying tart, and it was very good.
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ロミロミデラックス
Ichigo (strawberry) and kiwi rare cheese zuccotto. The beauty of strawberries and kiwi in all different sizes. The light and airy rare cheese with restrained sweetness and the tartness of the fruit come together in a nice balance and melt smoothly in your mouth.
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