If you want to eat cake in Yokohama, start here! 10 recommended popular shops

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Just a 1-minute walk from Kitayamata Station on the Yokohama Municipal Subway Green Line. This pastry shop is built around the concept of "a first-rate neighborhood cake shop."

The Western sweets are made by a chef who has served as head pastry chef at a famous hotel in Yokohama and also studied in France.

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A wide variety of cakes are available, from popular standard items to seasonal limited-time offerings that make the most of seasonal fruits.

Their "Mont Blanc" stands out for its simple appearance. It is said to use a crisp, light meringue as the base, topped with cream made from French chestnuts and fresh cream.

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The "Ajiki Roll" often sells out, and this ever-evolving roll cake uses only Special ingredients.

The sponge cake is baked every morning in a stone oven. It melts in the mouth and leaves a light finish, and people say it is highly satisfying.

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A Western confectionery shop in Mitakedai, Aoba-ku, Yokohama, with a "Tabelog Sweets EAST Tabelog 100" award to its name.

It is popular for the visually beautiful cakes made by a chef who trained in authentic French pastry.

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Each cake is carefully made one by one, and people say every one of them tastes great.

Many of the cakes are made with just the right level of sweetness, which also makes them easy to enjoy. From simple creations to colorful fruit topped ones, the shop offers a lineup of unique cakes.

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The signature item named after the shop, “Puissance,” is something you should definitely buy on your first visit. Its not too large size leaves an impression.

It is based on a hazelnut cream, and the texture of the plenty of nuts on the outside is said to be irresistible.

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This popular pound cake specialty shop is known not only for its great taste but also for its bright and beautiful cakes. It is a 1-minute walk from Motomachi-Chukagai Station Exit 3.

The cafe space is said to be a lovely setting that feels as if you have wandered onto a street in Paris. The set menus available only for cafe guests are especially well received.

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At the restaurant showcase, you can find a variety of cakes that beautifully blend good old design with modern design.

After a lot of trial and error with ingredients, blending ratios, and baking temperatures, they seem to have achieved a smoothness that overturns the usual idea of pound cake.

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At the cafe, you can enjoy set menus centered on pound cake. The photo shows the "Pavlov Set".

The lower tier comes with five kinds of sweet pound cake, while the upper tier has salad and savory cakes, making it a popular choice for being able to enjoy a variety of flavors little by little.

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A patisserie where you can enjoy cakes carefully made by pastry chefs using Special seasonal ingredients.

Since opening in 1988, it has been loved by a wide range of generations as a shop rooted in the local community. The showcase is said to be lined with colorful, gorgeous cakes.

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The petit gateaux are made one by one with great care, with close attention to ingredients, texture, aroma, and balance.

They use an original fresh cream developed jointly with a dairy maker. In addition to petit gateaux, they also offer a full selection of whole cakes that are perfect for special occasions and celebrations.

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One of the popular items, the "Marjolaine," is a standard favorite available all year round.

It has three layered flavors, chocolate, praline, and vanilla, and each layer is tasty with great balance. Some say it has a nice nutty aroma and a pleasant finish.

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This is a French pastry shop in Misuzugaoka, Aoba Ward, Yokohama, where you can enjoy cakes and baked sweets made with carefully selected ingredients in a luxurious way.

The chef has won awards in many competitions. The shop also has parking, making it easy to visit by car even from far away.

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They offer a lineup of petit gâteaux made with seasonal ingredients, and the selection seems to change with the seasons and the chef’s Today's whims.

The photo shows their standard item, “Fromage Cru.” It is said to be a rich no-bake cheesecake that makes the most of cream cheese, finished with raspberry jelly.

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Reviews also praise the choux à la crème. It stands out for its choux pastry, baked thoroughly to a firm, thicker finish.

Inside the pastry is plenty of smooth custard cream, said to be rich yet light on the palate.

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A 6-minute walk from Eda Station on the Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line. This shop offers traditional Viennese sweets made by an Austrian state-certified Meister.

Its homey neighborhood cake shop atmosphere is part of the appeal, and it is said to be a popular place loved by locals as well.

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The cakes, made with solid techniques honed in Vienna, use as few additives as possible and are made with Special ingredients such as sun dried salt, Domestic wheat, and pure fresh cream.

In addition to Viennese sweets such as Nasshkatze and Kirsch, which bears the shop’s name, they also offer Western-style sweets like Mont Blanc and roll cake.

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The restaurant’s top recommendation is the "Sachertorte," served with unsweetened whipped cream. You can choose either a petit gâteau or a whole cake.

The sponge is moist and soft, while the chocolate on top has just the right thickness and a crisp, crackly texture.

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This accomplished pastry shop in Kanazawa Ward, Yokohama, has been named one of the Tabelog Sweets EAST Tabelog 100.

After taking your time choosing cakes from the display case, you can enjoy them in the café space. The atmosphere is said to feel just like a street corner in France.

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Inside the display case, sweets with an elegant and delicate look are lined up. They have a presentation that would likely make them a welcome gift.

The cakes are said to be high quality, and even in their simplicity, they convey a real care for authentic flavor.

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The mont blanc, which has a best-by time of 2 hours, also gets great reviews. If you have time, it is best enjoyed in the eat-in space.

They pipe the cream only after you order, and it goes well with the crisp meringue inside. It seems you can choose between chestnut and peanut cream.

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A patisserie right by JR Ishikawacho Station that gets great reviews for cakes with a gentle flavor made with Special ingredients.

The calm interior also has an eat-in space, and it is said to be a good place for a relaxing break with a small group.

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The cakes at this shop use no preservatives, synthetic colorings, synthetic sweeteners, or any other additives at all, and they are made with aluminum-free ingredients.

They also seem to be particular about using butter instead of margarine. The chef has apparently put a lot of care into them, hoping customers can enjoy them with peace of mind.

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In addition to the standard cakes, they also offer seasonal limited-time items, so it feels like you could enjoy visiting again and again throughout the year.

The photo shows one of their standard items, "Choco Short." This cake pairs sponge made with French cocoa and French chocolate. The rich chocolate seems to melt in your mouth.

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This French restaurant serves fruit tarts and dishes that make the most of the ingredients’ natural flavors. It is a 3-minute walk from Center Kita Station.

The spacious interior, with table seating and terrace seating, has a stylish atmosphere. The drink menu is also extensive, making it a great spot for tea time.

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Inside the shop, the display case is lined with lots of cakes that look delicious, and many people seem to enjoy them as a set with a drink.

If you want to enjoy sweets to the fullest, the afternoon tea is also recommended. It comes packed with items like tarts, macarons, and quiche.

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Takeout is also popular, and you can order not only seasonal tarts and cake slices but also whole cakes for special occasions.

They offer a wide range of tarts made with crisp, fragrant tart crusts paired with seasonal fruit. Baked tarts are available as well.

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A 3-minute walk from Aobadai Station in Aoba Ward, Yokohama. This cafe is popular for sweets made with apples from Aomori Prefecture.

In addition to counter and table seating, there are spacious sofa seats where you can relax in comfort, making it a nice place to enjoy a leisurely, luxurious time.

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The house made apple sweets that are popular during cafe time come in many kinds, including brownies and pancakes.

The photo shows the "Ringo no Cheesecake (Apple Cheesecake)." It is said to be made with rich French cream cheese, with a light tang from sour cream as its signature.

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The seasonal "Tokusei Apple & Pie" available only from 10 to 5 is an eye catching dessert with impressive height.

It seems you can enjoy the combination of a large crisp pie layered like mille feuille and hot sautéed apples. With vanilla ice cream and whipped cream, you can also change up the flavor.