Olive Tree

Standing along the Kitajukkengawa River in the immediate vicinity of Tokyo Skytree, Olive Tree is a pastry shop whose display case is filled with rustic, homestyle baked goods. It draws casual passersby picking up treats to take home as well as visitors stopping to rest in its compact eat-in area.

Among the signature offerings are scones that earn praise for their moist, tender texture and mild, enduring sweetness. For eat-in guests, plain scones can be ordered as a dessert plate paired with azuki bean milk jam and matcha ice cream, or with strawberry milk jam and vanilla ice cream, playing the warmth of the pastry against chilled cream. A chocolate scone served with raspberry jam and vanilla ice cream provides another option for those who favor tart and rich fruit pairings.

The baked-goods counter holds heart-shaped gateau chocolat, white berry hearts, walnut and chocolate brownies, and apricot flower cakes. With items like gateau chocolat featuring a crisp exterior and airy crumb, or chocolate cookies studded with dried fruits, the sweets strike an appealing balance of texture and sweetness, suitable for home enjoyment or small gift-giving.

To accompany the pastries, the shop complements drip coffee with fruit-focused house drinks. Offerings include kiwi soda made with tender, honey-marinated kiwi compote lengthened with soda water, vivid blood-orange sodas and floats, and old-fashioned melon cream sodas crowned with a bear-shaped cookie.

Payments via PayPay are accepted at the counter, making it easy to grab favorite baked items to go during a stroll along the riverside.