Babka is a dense, rich sweet Danish that has sparked a major boom in New York. BABKA cadabra (バブカカダブラ), a Kyoto-born specialty shop billed as Japan's first dedicated to babka, reaches its first anniversary on October 4, 2026 (Sunday). To mark the occasion, the shop is releasing a new palm-sized item, the "Babka Cube," which grew out of customers' wish to try a variety of flavors, and is also offering a novelty gift as a thank-you.
Note: "Japan's first" is based on the company's own research as of September 2025 (as a babka specialty store in Japan).
Babka Cube: A Palm-Sized Babka for Trying More Flavors
Created in response to customers who wanted to taste a little of many different flavors, the Babka Cube (バブカキューブ) keeps the taste and beauty of the shop's regular babka in a cute, rounded, palm-sized form.
No cutting is needed, so it is easy to enjoy as a break on a busy morning, at an office desk, or as a small gift for someone special. The shop presents it as a new café style that makes an everyday moment feel a little more special.
- Babka Cube (6 flavors): ¥486 each (tax included)
Original Babka Cube (オリジナルバブカキューブ)
A classic flavor, packed with chocolate.
Elvis Babka Cube (エルビスバブカキューブ)
A sweet-and-salty flavor that is easy to get hooked on.
Apple Cinnamon Babka Cube (アップルシナモンバブカキューブ)
The rich flavors of apple and cinnamon make for a delightful bite.
Lemon Babka Cube (レモンバブカキューブ)
A refreshing sweet-tart flavor.
Matcha Azuki Babka Cube (抹茶あずきバブカキューブ)
A well-balanced pairing of gentle bitterness and rich sweetness.
Java Chip Babka Cube (ジャバチップバブカキューブ)
A grown-up flavor for savoring the deep aroma of coffee.
What Is Babka?
Babka is a sweet Danish pastry that originated in Eastern Europe and is especially popular in New York.
It is characterized by a rich dough kneaded with eggs and butter, baked with generous amounts of chocolate and other ingredients woven in.
Your Favorite in a Full-Length Loaf, for a Treat or a Different Kind of Gift
A favorite flavor found with the Babka Cube can also be enjoyed to the fullest in the one-loaf-size "Regular." It suits a treat for yourself, and also works as a gift chosen with the recipient in mind.
For those who cannot decide on a flavor, the shop recommends the classic and most popular "Original Babka" (オリジナルバブカ). Rich chocolate dough is woven with plenty of chocolate chips, for a satisfying, indulgent taste in a single bite.
Anniversary Thank-You Gift: Limited-Edition Original Tumbler
To express its thanks to customers, the shop is giving a "1st Anniversary Limited-Edition Original Tumbler" to the first customers who spend ¥2,500 or more (tax included). The limited design is meant to quietly accompany daily life, from desk work to tea time at home.
The shop invites customers to enjoy a relaxing moment with babka that makes an ordinary day feel a little more exciting.
- Period: October 4 (Sunday) to October 31 (Saturday), 2026
- Participating locations: BABKA cadabra directly operated stores and the official online store
The tumbler is available in limited quantities and the offer ends once they run out.
About BABKA cadabra
As Japan's first specialty shop for babka, the sweet Danish that is hugely popular in New York, BABKA cadabra opened its flagship store in Kyoto's Shimogamo in October 2025.
Its concept is "babka that turns an ordinary day into something special." Each babka is baked carefully, one at a time, with the warm wish that everyone will break into a gentle smile the moment they taste it.
The Babka at BABKA cadabra
The brand's babka was developed over about eight years from conception. Each layer is carefully woven using the shop's own method, which creates a beautiful cross-section. Chocolate and other ingredients are kneaded in generously, giving the babka a dense, rich, sweet-like taste in authentic New York style.
The Store
Tucked away on a quiet alley like a hideaway, the shop hangs a special noren curtain boldly featuring the babka logo. Step through the noren and open the door to find a space that feels somewhat nostalgic and warm. The shop aims to be a place that locals and visitors from afar will want to make a special trip to see.
| Store Name | BABKA cadabra (バブカカダブラ) |
| Address | 67-6 Shimogamo Higashi-Hangi-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Phone | 075-275-2436 |
| Business Hours | 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Regular Holiday | Mondays (open on public holidays) |
Official Online Store
| URL | https://www.fatwitch.co.jp/f/babkacadabra |
| Phone | 06-6305-5790 |
