Close to Morioka’s famous landmark, Sakurayama Shrine (櫻山神社), Mont Ceri. Morioka is a bakery that aims to cater to all customers. And the good news is that the bakery usually opens for breakfast at 7:30 am on weekdays. If you plan to visit Morioka, there is no need to rely on rice balls sold at convenience stores! In addition, because Mont Ceri. is COYOTE Kyoto‘s branch in Morioka, the coffee there has high standards! This is why the cafe’s formal name is Mont Ceri./COYOTE.kyoto (モンスリ/コヨーテ).
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About Mont Ceri.
Mont Ceri. is what Sakurayama (桜山) means in French. Why was it named Sakurayama? Because it is opposite Morioka’s famous shrine, Sakurayama Shrine! Mont Ceri is a cafe but also a bakery. At night, it becomes a bread-themed wine bar, which is unique not just in Japan but around the world.
The bakery’s shelf features vegan, gluten-free, and low-sugar bread based on the store’s concept, “A Bakery With Bread for Everyone (誰でも食べられるパン屋さん).”
Japan’s famous fruit sandwich is also sold there! Because the sandwich’s flavor changes seasonally, check with the staff if the current flavor is vegan.
The orange fruit sandwich available in spring has large pieces of fresh orange, caramelized almonds, and caramel cream between the toasts. Pairing with COYOTE’s coffee, it is a perfect afternoon tea!
Apart from sweet bread, savoury bread with different fillings is also popular.
Tips:
☛ Whether you are vegan or not, try the red bean paste and cheese cream bread (あんことチーズクリーム). It is a vegan sandwich made using mini baguettes, soy-based cream cheese, and red bean paste made with beet sugar.
☛ If you are not a vegan, consider also getting their walnut butter bread (くるみバター). While it has an ordinary appearance, the taste and texture are amazing!
Mont Ceri.’s Morning Session
There are two breakfast set menus you can choose from. If you order both of them, the bread in each set differs. Moreover, the bread changes each week, so the same bread won’t be on the breakfast menu if you come back a week later.
Both breakfast sets come with a cup of COYOTE’s coffee.
- If you go with Set A, you can choose two mini bread rolls from a couple of flavors.
- Set B is a toast set. You won’t only get a slice of toast, as it has toppings.
Important: The cafe has advised that vegan bread is usually not available during the morning session.
Mont Ceri.’s Business Hours and Access Information
- Mont Ceri. is open from:
- 7:30 am to 9 am from Tuesday to Friday for breakfast
- 11:30 am to 6 pm from Tuesday to Saturday
- Refer to their Instagram Account for the business calendar. The bakery won’t open on the days marked with “休”.
- The bakery is a one-minute walk from Sakurayama Shrine.
- It is a 20-minute walk from Morioka Station.
Over Vegan-Friendly Cafes and Restaurants in Morioka
While Morioka is one of the biggest cities in the Tōhoku region, vegan options remain limited. Therefore, if you are strict with your diet, advance planning for your visit is essential.
To assist you with your planning, we have gathered the vegan-friendly spots in Morioka that are worth checking out in our Where to Find Vegan-Friendly Restaurants in Morioka article!
Discover the Must-Visit Attractions in Morioka
When you hear Morioka, Wanko Soba and Morioka cold noodles are probably the two first things that come to mind. But the city isn’t just about food. It also has many cultural attractions, hot springs, nature and more!
So refer to our Morioka article for ideas about where to stop by when visiting Iwate Prefecture’s capital city!
