Japanese bakeryGermantown$$$$
Babychan
A Japanese bakery and cafe from the Kisser team in the Neuhoff District. Furikake kouign-amann and strawberry sandos sell out, so go at 8.
#6 in Bakeries + sweets#12 in Coffee#19 in Brunch + breakfast
What to get
- Furikake kouign-amann (the Scene's favorite bite of the June 2026 bakery crawl)
- Strawberry sando
- Black sesame Swiss roll
- Japanese curry or Kurobuta sausage roll
When to go
Get there when it opens at 8 am: it sells out and items run low later in the day (Infatuation; official site). From 8 to 9:30 am you can sit anywhere; after 10 am the cafe side is takeout only.
Insider tip
From Kisser's Brian Lea and Leina Horii. Two hours of free parking in the covered garage with validation (or one hour free regardless).
Heads up
Closed Tuesdays.
Find it
- Website
- babychancafe.com
- Reservations
- recommended
Recognition
Checked Oct. 1, 2026. Ratings are a snapshot from Google and Yelp; ranks are ours (how we rank). Something out of date? Tell us.
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