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• Restaurant | Chula Vista

Hogetsu Bakery

• 1210 Third Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91911 | Directions
• 619-422-6677

HOURS: Tuesday–Saturday 10:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Fare: Snacks and confections

Vibe: Little neighborhood snack shop — if, that is, you grew up in my neighborhood on Oahu

Prices: Most confections just over $1

Seating: No inside seating

Must try: Whatever catches your fancy. Other than the standard habutai (mochi filled with sweet red bean paste), items change by season. My wife’s favorite is kimishigure.