When you think back to times you’ve eaten cake, you may associate it with “a little something special,” such as birthdays, Christmas, celebrations, or having guests over.
These days, you can easily buy cake at convenience stores and supermarkets.
That’s why I’m sure I’m not the only one who feels that cakes bought from a cake shop have a little something special about them.
sweets milcrown (Milk Crown), located in Mizushima, Kurashiki City, is a neighborhood cake shop that opened in 2006.
Because a cake shop isn’t somewhere you go every day, it offers products that bring smiles to everyone who eats them, adults and children alike.
Here’s a look at “Sweets milcrown,” highly recommended for sweets to enjoy on anniversaries and special occasions, at events, or when entertaining guests.
The information presented here is current as of when this article was published in April 2025. Please note that it may differ from current information.
About sweets milcrown
sweets milcrown (hereafter referred to as “Milk Crown”) is a cake shop in Mizushima, Kurashiki City. Its entrance is especially charming.
It originally operated as a cafe and cake shop, but now it is just a cake shop.
Looking inside, the display case is lined with items including classics like strawberry shortcake and gateau chocolat, tarts topped with seasonal fruit, and Mont Blanc with Japanese chestnuts, a popular item since the shop first opened.
They also sell a variety of baked goods, including cookies and spice pound cake, whose flavor is sure to spark your imagination.
sweets milcrown Menu
Here are some of Milk Crown’s popular menu items.
Manager’s Pick! Mont Blanc with Japanese Chestnuts
Apparently, Mont Blanc with Japanese chestnuts has been popular since the shop first opened.
It uses plenty of Japanese chestnuts and remains a popular item today.
Of course it tastes delicious, but what surprised me most was what was inside.
There’s more than just a chestnut inside the Mont Blanc: it also contains baked meringue coated in chocolate. The meringue’s crisp, crunchy texture adds a nice accent.
I felt that the shop not only sets itself apart from others through small details, but also delights customers with touches like this and brings them happiness.
Manager’s Pick! Engadiner
Another item I recommend is the Engadiner.
This Swiss baked treat is made by sandwiching walnuts and caramel between sablé biscuits and baking them.
The manager personally loves Engadiner so much that, when it’s in front of them, they can’t help eating it piece after piece—and sometimes realize it’s all gone before they know it.
They sell Engadiner because they want lots of customers to try it, too.
It may not be a familiar treat to many, but it’s definitely worth trying.
Writer’s Pick! Strawberry Tart
Cakes and tarts topped with fruit are also not to be missed.
At the time of my visit, they were selling a tart made with strawberries.
A generous layer of lightly sweetened cream sits atop a firm, crisp tart crust.
The tart pairs perfectly with the sweet-and-tart strawberries.
The fruit used in the tarts and fruit cakes changes with the seasons.
Writer’s Pick! Cream Puff
The cream puff, another popular item, is also a must-try.
It’s generously sized and filled with plenty of cream that’s very lightly sweetened.
The outside of the choux pastry is apparently baked with a layer of frangipane (almond cream), making for a deliciously rich, nutty flavor.
The choux pastry is crisp when you bite into it, offering a pleasing contrast in texture with the cream.
Whether for an anniversary or as a little treat for yourself, “sweets milcrown (Milk Crown)” is the kind of place you’ll want to visit when you’re in the mood to buy a cake.
We spoke with the manager, Ozaki Katsunari.
Sweets Milk Crown Information
| Name | Sweets Milk Crown |
|---|---|
| Address | 4-13 Mizushima Higashitokiwa-cho, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture, Miyake Building |
| Contact | 086‐444‐1851 |
| Parking | Available |
| Business hours | 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. |
| Closed | Sunday |
| Payment methods |
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| Website | milcrown |
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