EMU Bakehouse

The carrot cake is an obvious place to start at EMU Bakehouse. Diners have described its spices as pronounced and both the cake and frosting as moist and rich; one also found the portion satisfyingly substantial. The menu offers carrot cake with cream, a pleasing choice for anyone who wants the spices to come through.

For a leisurely pairing of baked goods and tea, there is a scone set with buttermilk and hojicha scones, clotted cream, seasonal jam and a drink of your choice. Someone who took the scones away and warmed them up at home found the texture well balanced, a useful tip for enjoying them later. If you would like something more substantial and sweet with a set, consider the layer cake set: pumpkin layer cake with spiced crumble and cranberry jam, plus a drink of your choice.

The signature drink is the London Fog Latte, combining Earl Grey with lavender fragrance and maple syrup for sweetness. Choose it hot to savour the aroma, or iced for a fresher, lighter drink. Coffee drinkers can opt for the whipped iced coffee, sweetened with maple syrup; its frothy coffee is meant to be stirred into the milk. In Asagaya-kita, this café makes an easy choice for a cake-centred treat or a quiet break over tea and scones.