Hotel Metropolitan (Nishi-Ikebukuro 1-6-1, Toshima Ward; General Manager: Kenji Momotani) is bringing autumn to its Cake & Bakery Shop from Tuesday, September 1, 2026, with a lineup of seasonal sweets made using figs, Shine Muscat, apples, and chestnuts. Alongside new creations, a fan-favorite treat that was featured on TV last year is also returning. Full of autumn flavor and dressed up with colorful presentation, the seasonal sweets from the hotel's patissiers make a great hand-carried gift, a present for someone special, or a treat to enjoy for yourself.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Store | 1F "Cake & Bakery Shop" |
| Hours | 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Sales start | September 1 (Tuesday), 2026 *Sales periods differ for some items |
| Inquiries | 03-3980-5533 (Restaurant reservations: 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM) |
Highly Anticipated New Items: Autumn Sweets From the Hotel's Patissiers
Sales period: September 1 (Tuesday) to September 30 (Wednesday), 2026
Fresh Fruit Danish (Fig) — ¥780
A danish filled with a rich housemade custard cream made with "エグロワイヤル" eggs, Hokkaido raw milk, and fragrant vanilla beans, topped with elegantly mild, sweet seasonal figs. Enjoy the chilled harmony between the ingredients and the figs arranged in a flamboyant presentation — a cool sweet that's especially welcome on days when the summer heat lingers.
Baked Fruit Tart "Apple & Cinnamon" — ¥780
A tart generously filled with seasonal apples, baked to concentrate their flavor. Delicately sliced apple on top and apple compote inside create two different textures. Cinnamon-scented almond cream and sweet-tart apricot jam bring out the apple's flavor, and roasted walnuts are added on top for a bite that captures the harvest of autumn.
Back by Popular Demand: Treats Also Featured on TV
Shine Muscat Verrine — ¥780
Sales period: September 1 (Tuesday) to October 31 (Saturday), 2026
Layers of bergamot jelly, honey lemon mousse, and cream cheese mousse are topped with fresh Shine Muscat and refreshing white grape jelly, finished with a tea-flavored chantilly cream. Beautifully cut Shine Muscat, honeycomb-shaped white chocolate, and edible flowers decorate the top for a delicate, eye-catching presentation.
Apple Gâteau — ¥780
Sales period: October 1 (Thursday) to October 31 (Saturday), 2026
This sweet was featured on TV last year and was well received. Seasonal apples are simmered in red wine into a deep, elegant compote, then arranged in a vivid red rose-like design. Inside the lightly apple-flavored cream cheese is a jelly made with mirabelle plum, a variety of plum, for gentle sweetness. The chocolate tart base is also baked with apple compote mixed in, so you can enjoy the flavor of seasonal apples throughout.
Apple Flan — ¥600
Sales period: October 1 (Thursday) to October 31 (Saturday), 2026
A seasonal flan made with pastry dough kneaded with fermented butter, filled with a creamy, rum-scented custard cream made from Jersey milk, Okukuji eggs, and Madagascar vanilla beans, along with caramelized apple, then baked.
Also Available for Delivery: The Popular Basque Cheesecake
Sales period: September 1 (Tuesday) to November 30 (Monday), 2026
Chocolate Basque Cheesecake With Kasama Chestnuts — ¥3,500 (¥3,700 for online orders)
Made with cream cheese using Hokkaido raw milk for a smooth texture, this cheesecake pairs sweet, fragrant chestnuts from Kasama, Ibaraki Prefecture, with a rich, 64%-cacao French chocolate known for its bright acidity.
The Chocolate Basque Cheesecake with Kasama Chestnuts can also be ordered for delivery through JRE MALL, the online store operated by JR East. Delivery orders are priced separately from in-store purchases, and a shipping fee applies in addition.
Prices include tax. Menu items are subject to change depending on availability. Photos are for illustrative purposes.
1F "Cake & Bakery Shop"
The shop also carries a wide variety of other cakes, including a Suica Penguin cake and seasonal fruit cakes, along with hotel-made bread and baked goods made with the hotel's original blend of flour — great options for gifts, too.
