Stefano Anna: Italian Baked Goods in Kichijoji, Tokyo

Stefano Anna, located in Kichijoji, specializes in Italian baked goods. The shop uses carefully selected ingredients, including some imported directly from Italy, to recreate authentic Italian flavors. What initially drew me to the store was its unique Italian-style packaging. While the packaging is charming, it’s worth noting that due to Japan’s humid climate, the products are also sealed inside for freshness. The cookies are delightfully moist and crisp, offering a simple, homemade taste. The cookie assortment features a wide variety of flavors, and just reading the descriptions is enough to excite you. My favorite was the Marmellata, a cookie filled with apricot jam. Considering the recent trend of expensive cookie tins, Stefano Anna’s assortment is wallet-friendly, with options in small, medium, and large sizes. The small size, which includes 14 types of cookies, costs less than 1,000 yen! This time, I bought them as a gift, but I’m seriously tempted to try their Cannoli and Bignè next time, as long as they’re within the range of the cooling packs. Stefano Anna Address: 2-36-4 Minamicho, Kichijoji, Musashino City, Tokyo Phone: 0422-43-1168