キルフェボン(qu’il fait bon)
■Franchise / Café / Price per Person: ¥1,000-¥1,500
※Prices are based on my visit and may vary by location or time.
qu’il fait bon is a Japanese confectionery brand that produces and sells Western-style sweets. It is headquartered in Shizuoka and operates multiple locations across Japan. Its main focus is tarts generously topped with seasonal fruits, but it also offers a variety of other desserts such as cakes and cookies.
The name “qu’il fait bon” literally means “what nice weather,” but in a broader sense, it conveys nuances such as “it feels good to be here” or “the atmosphere is pleasant.” The name reflects the wish that every moment spent with qu’il fait bon’s tarts—from stepping into the shop, to choosing a tart, to tasting it—will become a happy memory.
Although I do not usually care much for tarts, the tarts at qu’il fait bon look so beautiful and delicious that I find myself choosing one much more seriously than usual. They are somewhat expensive, as they use plenty of seasonal fruits, but considering the quality of the ingredients and the level of craftsmanship, they never feel overpriced.
Qu’il Fait Bon Grand Front Osaka
I live in Osaka, so I visit qu’il fait bon Grand Front Osaka quite often. Grand Front Osaka is located in Umeda, one of Osaka’s main commercial districts, right next to the large electronics store Yodobashi Camera. qu’il fait bon is situated on the second floor of the South Building of Grand Front Osaka.
At qu’il fait bon Grand Front Osaka, both in-store café dining and takeout are available. In general, customers who wish to dine in the café need to line up in a designated area, while takeout customers can enter the shop without waiting. However, the procedure may vary depending on the situation, so if you are unsure, it is best to ask the staff directly.
Qu’il Fait Bon Grand Front Osaka Menu
The tarts at qu’il fait bon are made with seasonal fruits, so the menu changes frequently. Depending on the fruits and ingredients used, some tarts are available for as little as one day, while others are sold for a limited period of up to about three months. When the season changes, the menu naturally changes as well. As a result, even when visiting the same shop, you can encounter completely different tarts depending on the timing.
When I visited in December, many of the tarts on display featured winter ingredients, with strawberries, walnuts, and Mont Blanc as the main highlights. The selection clearly reflected the season and felt especially fitting for winter.
Because both the menu and the sales period vary each time, visiting qu’il fait bon always comes with a sense of anticipation—wondering what kinds of tarts will be available on that day. Taking the time to check which tarts are currently on sale and which ones are limited offerings is, to me, one of the pleasures of visiting qu’il fait bon.
When I visited, there were not only the regular tart selections but also special Christmas limited-edition tarts available. These seasonal tarts were offered for just five days, from December 21 to December 25, making them a particularly rare lineup.
The tarts, generously topped with fruits, were beautifully presented and felt as though they would make the Christmas season even more special. They stood out from the usual menu and gave the impression of being desserts suited for celebrating a special occasion at the end of the year.
The variety of fruit tarts displayed in the showcase is enough to draw admiration at first glance. Each tart is carefully finished and neatly arranged, making it hard not to stop and take a moment to look.
The tarts, made to highlight the natural colors and characteristics of seasonal fruits, are not only appetizing but also visually beautiful. As you look at them, it is easy to start imagining how they might taste, and choosing just one becomes surprisingly difficult. I feel like I want to try every single tart displayed in the showcase.
The Japanese patisserie qu’il fait bon offers not only seasonal fruit tarts but also a wide variety of other sweets. In addition to chocolate confections, it sells cookies, pies, and even tea, providing a broad range of options.
Café and Takeout
At qu’il fait bon Grand Front Osaka, the café area is located on the left side of the shop. The space is not very large, and the tables are relatively small, so waiting times can become fairly long when it is crowded.
Even so, spending time enjoying beautiful tarts in Umeda, Osaka, is sure to be a special experience.
For takeout orders, you receive a numbered ticket after placing your order. When your number is called by the staff, you can collect your items, so it is a good idea to spend the waiting time browsing the other sweets displayed in the shop.
This time, I chose tarts made with chocolate and walnuts, so the colors were mostly white and brown. However, at qu’il fait bon, you can also enjoy beautifully decorated seasonal fruit tarts. I would highly recommend trying their colorful fruit tarts that reflect the season.
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■Qu’il Fait Bon Grand Front Osaka
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