POMPADOUR

Located on basement level 2 of the Tobu Department Store in Ikebukuro, Pompadour is a dependable bakery stocked with everyday staples, crusty loaves, and sweet treats. The shelves are anchored by a wide assortment of French breads, led by crisp baguettes whose toasted crusts and developing wheat aromas draw a loyal following. Everyday staples include the rounded deux livre—ideal sliced thick for toast or assembled into substantial sandwiches—and cheese loaves generously studded with diced cheese, offering simple, enduring appeal.

Beyond table breads, the sweet selection is equally broad. Options range from salted butter rolls filled with sweet red bean paste and rich butter to chewy French-dough rolls with bean paste and nostalgic sugar-dusted pastry doughnuts, making it easy to pick up an assortment on any given visit. Pairing these with savoury pastries makes for an effortless breakfast, a quick midday meal on a busy day, or an easy snack on the commute home.

As a dedicated takeout shop, the bakery is convenient for a quick stop during train transfers or shopping runs. Cashless payments, including credit cards and various electronic money options, keep transactions quick. Located right in the subterranean station concourse, it is a practical stop for carrying home a fresh bundle to brighten the next morning.