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Shimokita Shimai — Rice-flour cakes and French-style pastries (madeleines, canelés)

Shimokita Shimai

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A sister-run cafe whose entire cake and pastry lineup is gluten-free, made with Hokkaido rice flour instead of wheat. As a dedicated gluten-free kitchen the cross-contamination risk is low, but it is a small space, so reserving via Instagram is recommended.

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Gluten-free

小麦アレルギーです。小麦は食べられません。

Komugi arerugī desu. Komugi wa taberaremasen.

I have a wheat allergy. I can't eat wheat.

  • 普通のしょうゆには小麦が入っていますか?Does your regular soy sauce contain wheat?

Details

Nearest station
Nishi-Taishido Stn
Cuisine
Gluten-free patisserie & cafe
Price
¥¥
Signature
Rice-flour cakes and French-style pastries (madeleines, canelés)

Last verified Jul 2026

Hours and details can change — please confirm before you visit.

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