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The World’s 100 Best Pastry Shops

Aigre Douce

Tokyo, Japan

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST PASTRY SHOPS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 76 2026
Aigre Douce

A French-style patisserie near Mejiro Station selling cakes, cream puffs and baked goods, with a small eat-in corner. Its Chantilly Fraise strawberry shortcake draws regular queues, and the sweet-and-sour balance of its cakes follows the shop's name.

Highlights

  • Chantilly Fraise shortcake
  • Chantilly Caramel cream puff
  • Mille-feuille and canelés

Good to know

  • Cash only, no cards
  • Lines form before opening, especially weekends
  • Cake reservations by phone on weekdays only

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