Patisserie "ami poire" is quietly located in a residential area near Taiki Town Hall and Taiki Shrine. Since its opening in March 2023, it has been attracting many repeat customers for its simple yet skillfully crafted and elegant taste. The shop's name, "ami" meaning "friend" in French and "poire" meaning "pear," is a friendly name inspired by the owner's name. The shop is lined with cakes and baked goods, making it a special place that brings a smile to the faces of all who visit.

Yurina Hayasaka, a pastry chef who loves Snow Man

The pastry chef is Yurina Hayasaka, who is from Taiki-cho, Hokkaido. After graduating from high school, she attended a confectionery school in Osaka and gained 14 years of experience working at major Western-style confectionery shops and privately owned shops in Tokyo, before opening her own shop in her hometown of Taiki-cho, which had been her dream ever since she aspired to become a pastry chef: "I want to return to my hometown and open a shop someday." Yurina runs the shop with her mother, Yuko, and it is a takeaway-only patisserie. "We've only just opened, but I vaguely hope to open a cafe there one day," says Yurina.

The shop has about seven kinds of fresh sweets and about ten kinds of baked goods on display.

The showcase of "ami poire" features roll cakes, fruit tarts, and baked goods such as financiers and rossieres...! Everything is delicious and there is an attractive lineup. Ingredients are sourced from Hokkaido as much as possible, especially Tokachi. Dairy products are from the local "Handa Farm" in Taiki Town, and eggs are from "Takeuchi Poultry Farm" in Otofuke Town. Using fresh ingredients is said to help create fluffy meringues.

"Basque Cheesecake" 480 yen (tax included)

"Chocolate Pudding" and "Chocolate Financier" sold only during the winter season

The seasonal "Chiffon Roll" made with chestnut skin and chocolate cream costs 400 yen (tax included)

The most recommended item is the "Cream Puff (300 yen)." The crunchy texture of the croquant dough and the cream filled with rich milk are outstanding. Moreover, the cream is filled after the order is placed, so the crisp texture of the dough lasts for a long time. Other popular limited-time menu items topped with seasonal fruits include "Seasonal Fruit Crepe Wrap" and "Tarte Citron."

"Choux a la Crème" 300 yen (tax included)

You can choose your own gift or have them packaged to fit your budget.

Ami Poire's baked goods set is perfect as a gift. The Financier (Caramel) is especially popular for its exquisite sweet-salty taste with Guérande salt. They also accept reservations for birthday cakes, and their whole cakes (size 4, from 3,240 yen) made with seasonal fruits will add a touch of elegance to a special day. (Birthday cakes must be reserved in advance.)

Decorated cakes made with seasonal fruits are priced at 3,240 yen for size 4, 5,400 yen for size 5, and 8,640 yen for size 6 (tax included).

Seasonal fruit cake made with Shine Muscat grapes (reservations required)

Whether it's a gift, a treat, or for a special occasion, why not give it a visit?

Ami Poire

■Address: 12-23 Kashiwagicho, Taiki-cho, Hiroo-gun, Hokkaido ■Business hours: 10:30-18:30 ■Closed on Wednesdays *Ends once sold out *Some holidays may occur due to preparation etc. For details and maps of "ami poire", please click here.