Andersen

The pleasure of a chocolate cornet is that satisfying bite of rolled bread packed with chocolate. One diner said that eating it again after a long time brought a different kind of enjoyment from childhood. At Andersen, you can pick a nostalgic sweet bread or try something with a less familiar texture.

Escargot made a strong impression on one diner, who described it as having a sponge-cake-like dough made into bread. The name may appeal if you are curious to try a texture unlike that of more familiar breads. The same diner also mentioned the dark cherry pastry, praising its crisp layers. It is a good choice if you want a Danish pastry with a pleasing crunch.

There are savoury options, too. Someone who bought bread before boarding the Shinkansen at Shinagawa Station enjoyed the soft, chewy dough of the potato and mentaiko bread, describing its flavour as reminiscent of mentaiko potato salad. They also chose the tuna and onion stick and bacon epi to go with drinks. The selection includes baguettes, shokupan (Japanese-style loaf bread), sausage rolls and mixed sandwiches, making it handy to pick up both sweet and savoury options for a snack on the move.

Breakfast is available, and the shop opens at 7:00. One report mentions 2 seats inside, so whether you can sit down for a break may depend on the timing. It is worth keeping in mind for takeaway bread inside Shinagawa Station.