Patisserie Mythique – A Funky Cafe in Sendai
As most of you already know, Coco and I are avid foodies, and that includes a passion for good coffee and pastries. And we are pretty demanding in this respect. Crappy Starbucks coffee and overly sweet American style pastries need not apply. Instead we are big fans of Italian or French style cafes. In Seattle one of our favorites was Caffe Umbria. When we moved to Sendai we were pleasantly surprised to find many patisseries. Today we want to take you to one of our new favorites, Patisserie Mythique.
We first discovered this funky cafe in Sendai on one of our first walks to town. As we were heading down the street from our new home we noticed a funky storefront, a little different from its neighbors. We are curious, so we decided to take a closer look. And that’s when we discovered Patisserie Mythique, a funky french style cafe and patisserie a short walk from Sendai Station. We are so glad we stopped in.
Patisserie Mythique
This cafe has already become one of our favorites. Not only do they have a fabulous selection of pastries, all of them basked fresh daily. And of course the offer hand-brewed coffee as well. But the funky aspect of Patisserie Mythique is what really sets them apart.
When you first enter you will not only notice the appetizing display case filled with delectable goodies, but a wonderful collection of odds and ends everywhere. Walls are covered with interesting artifacts, some not even related to coffee or pastries. And we are not talking Japanese, either. Some of the items would be equally at home in a farmers market in Seattle, or an old country store. After we placed our order for coffee and a strawberry tart we were directed upstairs.
Upstairs is reached by a narrow staircase. Even that tiny space is filled with odds and ends, and you need to take care not to trip on your way up. The climb is worth it! You end up in a bright, light-filled room with cozy sitting areas, tables for writing, and lots of diverse reading materials to keep you entertained while you wait for your order.