Ueda, Nagano, Japan｜Levain Shinshu Ueda

High quality bakery with various breads. Good use of the historic space with cozy coffee/lunch naka-niwa space in back and up in the eaves of the historic old building. A rare treat on many levels.

This place is probably one of the famous store in Yanagimachi-street. You can buy bread at the bakery and dine-in at the café. There's not many seat at the café. I had the lunch set (bread, two side dishes, salad and soup) with drink and dessert. Very healthy and taste meal.

Amazing little bakery, their mini croissants are so crunchy and delicious, the best I’ve had in Japan. Their loaves of bread are so good we went back to get more before we left. Definitely worth a visit if in Ueda!