Sekiguchi

The clam chowder arriving at your morning table brings an honest richness and gentle sweetness, with clams and vegetables melting smoothly into the broth. In Sekiguchi's dine-in area, soup sets paired with your choice of bread are a well-loved morning staple. Dipping the crust of toasted baguette into the soup brings out the natural wheat aroma alongside the savory depths of the milky broth.

For those who prefer to start the day on a sweet note, the thick-cut toast topped with butter and ogura sweet red bean paste is hard to overlook. Lightly crisped on the surface with a soft, chewy crumb inside, the bread lets the melting butter mingle with and elevate the mellow sweetness of the red beans. Savoring it alongside a balanced iced coffee or hot house blend creates an easy harmony of sweetness and roasted depth.

Up front in the retail section, the shelves are lined with popular curry bread loaded with filling, as well as croissants, savory pastries, and sandwiches. You can settle into the café space in the back for breakfast or lunch, or just as easily pick up your favorite breads to take away. Opening from 7:00, it easily fits into the day's routine, whether for a quick break on the morning commute or a relaxed weekend brunch.