Bakery Cafe 'B²' to Open New Location in Nishi-Ogikubo this August

BREAD & BEAN (represented by Makiko Maruyama), the operator of bakery cafe 'B²'—which proposes marriages between freshly baked natural yeast bread and home-roasted specialty coffee—will open a new store, 'BREAD & BEAN Nishi-Ogikubo,' in early August 2026 under the JR Chuo Line tracks at Nishi-Ogikubo Station. Through collaboration with JR East Urban Development, the company aims to enhance the appeal of neighborhoods along the Chuo Line and create a community hub for local residents.

Key Features of BREAD & BEAN Nishi-Ogikubo:

1. Signature Pairing from Kiyosumi Shirakawa: Featuring bread made with 100% domestic 'Kitano Kaori' wheat and specialty coffee roasted to perfection. 2. Immersive Live Kitchen Experience: Customers can watch artisans at work, filling the store with the aromatic scents of fresh bread and coffee. 3. Nishi-Ogikubo Exclusive Plate Menus: The store will introduce special plate offerings highlighting signature items like 'Campagne' and buttery 'Brioche.' 4. Retail Offerings: Customers can purchase home-roasted coffee beans, Australian food items such as Tasmanian honey and gourmet mustard, and original merchandise like cookie tins.

Store Information: Store Name: BREAD & BEAN Nishi-Ogikubo Opening Date: Early August 2026 Location: 3-41-1 Shoan, Suginami-ku, Tokyo (Facility: Nishiogi Koukashita)