Patisurii du Panteon

You might come in to choose a cake and find yourself eyeing the croissants, too. At Patisurii du Panteon, the appeal lies in having both pastries and bread to choose from. One visitor described the croissants as crisp on the outside, with neat layers inside and a rich buttery aroma. Another bought one to enjoy straight away, eating half as it was and toasting the rest. Pain au chocolat is also on the menu, making it another option when you fancy something with flaky layers.

For something savoury, there are sandwiches. Someone who bought one on a recommendation before lunch recalled that it was more substantial than its light appearance suggested, and that the bread itself had plenty of character as well as the chicken. You could pick up a croissant and a sandwich together, and save the cake for another time. Though it is a cake shop, bread and sandwiches are also on offer for a takeaway lunch or snack.

For a cake that brings pastry and cream together, consider the mille-crêpe. The menu describes it as layers of crêpe pastry learned in France and vanilla-flavoured custard cream; it costs 590 yen. One diner noted that the layers did not become soggy with moisture, so each retained its texture. It could be a good choice if you are weighing up the cakes and want to enjoy the interplay of pastry and cream.

For a different flavour profile, there is Pavé du Panthéon (650 yen), with two layers of coffee-flavoured and praline buttercream between dacquoise, and Noir Absolu (780 yen), combining chocolate mousse and fresh chocolate with hazelnut praline. If you are in the mood for chestnut, the Mont Blanc (830 yen) layers chestnut cream with cassis, meringue and sablé. There is no dine-in service; orders are takeaway only. The Kashi-ekimae shop also lists on-site parking. Whether you are choosing cakes or picking up bread and sandwiches, the display offers options for different occasions.