Kyle’s Good Finds: Tokyo Bakery | Black owned | Ep. 23
Last updated on April 15th, 2024 at 09:29 pm
Meet Kyle Sexton: Kyle’s Good Find’s Owner (カイルズグッドファインズ)
Kyle’s Good Finds is a Black owned bakery in Tokyo, Japan.
This American-style bakery serves pumpkin apple bread, apple sauce spice cake, and customers’ favorite: carrot cake.
In this podcast episode, I chat with Kyle Sexton, the owner of Kyle’s Good Finds about:
- How and why Kyle moved to Tokyo 30+ years ago
- Life in Japan and running a Tokyo bakery
- Best sellers at Kyle’s Good Finds which include carrot cake
- The importance of having true friends who will support you
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Kyle’s Good Finds photos
In 2024, I was able to visit this Tokyo bakery and meet Kyle in person.
I got the carrot cake (キャロットケーキ), spice cake (スパイスケーキ), and pecan pie (ピーカンパイ)!
Kyle’s Good Finds menu (カイルズグッドファインズのメニュー)
Kyle serves:
- carrot cake (キャロットケーキ)
- cheesecake (チーズケーキ)
- zucchini bread (ズッキーニブレッド)
- Christmas turkey dinner (ターキーディナー) with stuffing, mac & cheese, cornbread, collard greens & pie
- muffins (マフィン)
- cookies (クッキー)
- cherry pie (チェリーパイ)
- custom character cakes (キャラクターケーキ)
- and more
Visit the bakery website and Instagram for the latest updates to their menu.
Bakery Location 東京都中野区
This bakery is located in the Nakano area of Tokyo, Japan.
If you are planning a trip to Japan, put this on your list of things to do in Tokyo & what to eat in Tokyo.
Listen to this podcast episode about this Black owned bakery in Tokyo, Japan that has been open for 30+ years!
Listen on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify or GoodPods.
Resources mentioned in this episode
- Rhode Island School of Design – Photography
- Minshuku – Guesthouse accommodations that are family-owned and family-run
- Mandarake – popular used goods chain in Japan. Mostly known for their comics and toys.
- Nakano Sun Plaza – Hotel in the Nakano neighborhood of Tokyo, Japan that has a concert hall and several restaurants.
- Shinjuku Station
- Edogawa – neighborhood in Tokyo, Japan
- KitchenAid flour/grain mill attachment
- Takkyubin – Shipping & delivery service in Japan
- JAFA: Japan African American Friendship Association
Connect with Kyle Sexton & Kyle’s Good Finds
Instagram: @kylesgoodfinds
Facebook: @kylesgoodfinds
Website: kylesgoodfinds.net
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