Japonaise Bakery & Cafe
1020 Beacon St, Brookline, MA
Crema's Take
“This charming Brookline bakery captures the warmth of Japanese hospitality through handcrafted buns and pastries that feel like edible art—think Studio Ghibli-inspired creations like their celebrated Matcha Totoro Pan with its perfectly balanced sweet filling. Beyond the Instagram-worthy treats, it's the genuinely kind staff and cozy atmosphere that keep locals coming back, whether they're grabbing a quick coffee or settling in for a slower afternoon with matcha tea and conversation. Every reviewer seems to leave with the same feeling: they've discovered something special that tastes like it came straight from Japan.”
What to expect
Strong matcha and tea selection. A slow-sit, quick-grab spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
Lovely, tasty, and cute selection of baked goods! Would be back, the Matcha Totoro Pan had such a rich filling without being too sweet, and the bun itself is warm and perfectly baked without being too thick.
🎉Discover the magic at Japonaise Bakery. This cozy spot is a true gem. What makes it so special? Their authentic Japanese treats and beautifully crafted buns inspired by Studio Ghibli — they’re truly buns of art! 🥖 🎨 Every visit feels like a delicious adventure, and I love…
We immediately came here after watching the latest episode of My Campfire Cooking in Another World with my Absurd Skills that showed delicious Japanese Cakes and pastries. If you're looking for Japanese pastries, THIS is the place to go. We got the strawberry short cake and…
Lovely little Bakery really cute very sweet people very attentive very delicious looking baked goods but also they taste quite amazing. It was a delight to go in there. Lots of smiles from the workers. Happy to go back.
I couldn’t recommend coming here more. I’ve been to this bakery a few times and their pastries are beautiful, fun, delicious and take me back to Japan. I couldn’t decide which filling I wanted and commented about how I love them all! That’s when an employee in the bakery kindly…
Crema Reviews
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