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Fluffy, buttery, and dangerously chewy: Osaka’s cult-favorite bagels

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Fluffy, buttery, and dangerously chewy: Osaka’s cult-favorite bagels

Tucked into the arty backstreets of Horie, Osaka, bo-nobakery(ボーノベーカリ) is turning four—and celebrating with something already stealing the spotlight: the Honey Croissant Nama Bagel(ハニークロワッサン生ベーグル).

Honey Croissant Nama Bagel
Honey Croissant Nama Bagel

If the name alone doesn’t make you curious, the bite will. This takes the cult-favorite Croissant Nama Bagel(クロワッサン生ベーグル) and turns the indulgence all the way up: dough soaked in New Zealand butter and honey, baked to a crispy-chewy-sweet trifecta. Crunchy on the outside, satisfyingly chewy inside, with a sweetness that sticks to your teeth in the best possible way.

Croissant Nama Bagel
Croissant Nama Bagel

The real star, though, is the bakery’s Nama Bagel Series(生ベーグルシリーズ). Over 240,000 sold and counting, each one hand-shaped, high-hydration, springy, and impossibly soft—more cuddle than chew. It’s a pastry that walks the line between bread and dessert, perfect for meandering through the neighborhood, or just pausing mid-step for a moment of pure, edible joy.

Nama Bagel An Butter
Nama Bagel An Butter
Nama Bagel Donut Pistachio Custard
Nama Bagel Donut Pistachio Custard

Everything is handmade daily in the in-store kitchen. No shortcuts, no mass production—just a little bakery magic in every bite. One taste and you’ll find yourself smiling.

The scent of freshly baked bread fills the air, making it impossible to resist a visit!

If you’re serious about scoring a fresh one, bo-nobakery will hold your bagel. Pick-up starts two days after ordering, and you can claim up to ten varieties per person. Missed the window? A quick heads-up keeps everything friendly. Then just relax, enjoy the warmth, and savor the kind of bread that reminds you why carbs are happiness in edible form.

bo-nobakery(ボーノベーカリ)
■Address: 2-9-16 Minami-Horie, Nishi-ku, Osaka, 1F
■Hours: 9:00 am–6:00 pm (irregular holidays)
■Tel: +81-6-6684-8860
https://bonobakery.jp/
https://www.instagram.com/bonobakery_horie

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