Love New is a renowned cake and chocolate shop located in Kitano, Kobe, with top ratings in Hyogo Prefecture. Chef Hirai, who won the World Chocolate Masters in 2009, creates a wide array of beautiful cakes and chocolates. Notably, the highly acclaimed chocolates and croissants are characterized by their delicate and layered craftsmanship. Each visit offers new discoveries and flavors to enjoy.
A very popular store where you can taste sweets made by Chef Hayashi, who is known as "the magician of meringue. His cakes are exquisite, and are the result of his training at the famous Jean Mier restaurant in Paris.
La Pierre Blanche Motomachi is a beloved upscale chocolate specialty store in Kobe. Chef Tadashi Shiraiwa offers a variety of sweets centered around ganache. The interior is unified in calming chocolate tones, creating an enveloping atmosphere for visitors. As a chocolatier, the highest quality chocolate and refined designs make it perfect for gifts.
A cafe where you can enjoy authentic sweets. The menu lineup includes a wide variety of cakes, including cakes for which the chef won a world competition, sugar-free cakes, and cakes only available in Kobe.
Fruit Salon Beniman Kobe Motomachi Main Store offers exquisite desserts made with seasonal fruits in a calm atmosphere. Parfaits and waffles made with fresh, sweet fruits like Shine Muscat grapes and melons are particularly popular. The harmony of the delicate cream and fruits is exquisite, making it a place you’ll want to visit repeatedly. Enjoy desserts that fully bring out the deliciousness of the fruits themselves.
Patisserie Akito is a lovely place where you can enjoy delicious sweets in a calm atmosphere. A variety of cakes and jams are on display, with the fig tart being particularly renowned. You can also eat in the shop, and the baked goods are sure to warm your heart with every visit. Be sure to stop by and indulge in their carefully crafted sweets.
Bonbon Rocket is a specialty butter sandwich shop located in Rokko, Kobe. They handcraft about 20 varieties of butter sandwiches, offering a diverse range of flavors. The pistachio, rum raisin, and double chocolate are particularly popular, with a delightful combination of crispy cookie dough and light buttercream. This shop is highly appreciated as a Rokko souvenir, captivating visitors with its taste and quality.
Caffarel Kobe Kitano Main Store is a direct store of the royal chocolate brand from Turin, Italy, with over 195 years of history. The shop features beautifully decorated sweets, making it a great spot for those looking to capture Instagram-worthy photos. Enjoy creative and lovingly crafted cakes, and indulge in a blissful moment with high-quality chocolates.
This long-established confectionery store was created by renovating the chapel of the former Kobe Union Church, which is registered as a tangible cultural property by the Agency for Cultural Affairs. We hope you will experience this one-of-a-kind space.
PATISSERIE TOOTH TOOTH Main Store is a patisserie that has brought a fresh breeze to Kobe. Since its establishment in 1986, it has offered a variety of sweets in a unique space where the artisans' dedication merges with artistic and fashionable playfulness. The interior exudes a calm luxury, providing new discoveries and enjoyment with each visit. With flavors and an atmosphere loved by the locals of Kobe, it creates special moments.