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About this place
The first bread to catch your eye at Nagata Bakery Hakozaki may be the condensed milk bread, a favourite among people who return to buy it. It is described as crusty French bread generously filled with condensed milk; some say the filling can spill out when they bite into it, and that abundance is part of the appeal. For something sweet, there is also honey bread, which some have found not too sweet, as well as condensed milk bread that has won praise from those with a sweet tooth. People’s impressions of the sweetness and amount of filling vary, so you could start with one and see how it suits your taste.
For a savoury option, people who have bought the Itoshima pork cutlet sandwich mention the crisp texture of the cutlet and a sauce that is not too strong. Others have taken home mentaiko French bread or praised the generous size of the mixed sandwich. That leaves room to choose differently depending on the day: make a sweet bread the main event, or go for something closer to a light meal. Past choices have also included anpan with butter, piroshki and kinpira bread. Alongside a familiar favourite, you could add a savoury bread that catches your eye.
Baking times have been listed for some breads: loaves of white bread at 9 and 11:30, wholemeal loaves at 13, and milk bread at 9:30. If you are planning your visit around a particular bake, it may help to check the posted information and what is available that day before setting out.
You can eat your purchases in the 2F eat-in area, perhaps with coffee at breakfast or during a short break. Some visitors have noted that there are not many seats, so allow extra time if you would like to sit and eat at a leisurely pace. If you cannot stay, you can take your favourite bread away instead.
