Tabelog ratingSailer (サイラー) brings a piece of Austria to Fukuoka, run by a fourth-generation baker from the Sailer family. More than just a bakery, it features a wood-furnished café with classical music, creating an atmosphere quite distinct from a typical Japanese bakery. It has built a strong reputation for its authentic Austrian breads, pastries, and light meals.
Guests consistently praise the Laugengebäck, especially the pretzels (プレッツェル), for their perfectly crackly, salty crust. The Reuben sandwich (ルーベンサンド), with pastrami, sauerkraut, and cheese, is another major draw. The selection of cakes, including Sacher-style tortes and apple strudel, is widely celebrated, as are the kipferl croissants. For a heartier meal, reviewers also recommend the goulash soup and the Bosna, an Austrian-style sausage sandwich.
The bakery's popularity means it can get very crowded, and popular items often sell out early in the day. A minority of visitors have reported occasional brusque service or minor errors with their orders, so it's worth double-checking what you receive.
For the quality, prices are considered very reasonable. Reviewers recently spent between ¥1,000 and ¥1,900 for a visit to the café. A Reuben sandwich was quoted at ¥790, pretzels are around ¥300–¥340, and a cake and tea set costs about ¥1,000. This represents strong value for artisanal European baking.
- Booking: Walk-ins are standard, but expect queues at peak times. Reservations are accepted but not essential.
- Getting There: From Takamiya Station, take a bus to the Terazuka stop; the bakery is a 2-minute walk from there.
- Payment: Credit cards (Visa, Master, JCB, Amex, Diners, UnionPay), electronic money (transportation IC cards like Suica, Rakuten-Edy, iD), and QR code payments (PayPay, Alipay, WeChat Pay) are all accepted.
- Good to Know: Arrive early for the best selection, as popular items like pretzels can sell out. The bakery and café have separate payment counters.
- Parking: Parking is available in front of the store and in a larger lot at the rear, though spaces can fill up quickly.
- Seating: The café has counter and sofa seating. There are no private rooms.
- Smoking: The entire establishment is non-smoking.
