annee

A short walk from Karasuma Oike Station, annee draws in passersby with the aroma of bread that fills the compact shop. Step through the entrance, and display cases and counters are lined with an expressive variety ranging from sweet treats to rustic table loaves, including flaky croissants, fig breads, and petite rolls studded with buttered corn or black soybeans. Loaves that reveal deeper grain flavors with every chew also feature prominently, from rye and whole-wheat doughs seasoned with tart sun-dried tomatoes and black pepper to hearty baguettes and pain de campagne.

Dine-in Lunches with Soup and Quiche

At the indoor tables, diners can settle in for lunch or brunch centered around a generous bowl of the day's soup or a slice of quiche. The bread served alongside the meal adds to the experience: asking for seconds often yields an assortment of different varieties, letting you dip a crust into warm soup or savor its crumb unadorned. Drinks extend beyond coffee to include beer and wine, offering the option of a leisurely midday glass.

An Easy Stop for Takeaway

Because queues often form during peak lunch hours, picking up a selection of baked goods to go is a practical alternative when time is limited. The staff take care to ask how thick you would like crusty loaves such as baguettes sliced, making them easy to take straight to the dining table. Gently warming loaves like honey-walnut bread or focaccia at home makes for a satisfying way to round off a walk through Kyoto.