Update-date: Jun 19 2020
The lavender fields of Furano and the floating ice of Shiretoko are just a few of the natural tourist marvels in Hokkaido. Aside from this, Hokkaido has also been dubbed as a "food basket" where you can find some of the most delicious ingredients in Japan. Since they have an abundance of fresh ingredients, you're basically guaranteed a delicious meal whenever you enter a restaurant that uses them. These restaurants also serve a wide selection of sweets. As such, this article will feature restaurants recommended for their sweets unique to Hokkaido.
1. cafe&kitchen unique
This cafe is the perfect place to relax and unwind while enjoying unique desserts and cuisine made with a special stove. They use Hokkaido Pancake brand flour to make their pancakes, which are popular for bouncy and fluffy texture. Their pancakes are also surprisingly healthy. They also have limited-time dishes that allow you to enjoy each season. The restaurant features details arranged by the owner as well as a predominantly white interior that creates a calm and gentle space. They also have a banquet plan that can cater for parties with friends or work events.
cafe&kitchen unique
Open: Lunch 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, Cafe Time 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Closed: Irregular
Closed during the first and third Thursday of each month. *Closed during the beginning and end of the year from December 30 to January 3.
Average price: [Dinner] 1,500 JPY / [Lunch] 980 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from Tenshi Hospital
Address: 3-2-6, Kita 10-jo Higashi, Higashi-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido Map
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Closed: Irregular
Closed during the first and third Thursday of each month. *Closed during the beginning and end of the year from December 30 to January 3.
Average price: [Dinner] 1,500 JPY / [Lunch] 980 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from Tenshi Hospital
Address: 3-2-6, Kita 10-jo Higashi, Higashi-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido Map
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2. Cake & Cake Tane Shinryoku Branch
Cake & Cake Tane allows its guests to relax while basking in nature. They do not use synthetic preservatives and all ingredients from dressing to mayonnaise and beyond are made by hand. Their pastry chef, who specializes in sweets, uses whipped cream and butter from Tokachi to create subtly sweet desserts that you can easily eat even after a meal. They sell cake on the 1st floor so you can also buy takeout. They also have counter seats that are perfect during the day. While your child is in school, why not take time off and relax with other mothers during lunch in this all-natural cafe.
Cake & Cake Tane Shinryoku Branch
Open: [Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - Sunday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] 11:00 am - 9:00 pm (L.O. 8:30 pm)
Closed: Wednesday
2nd and 4th Thursday of each month
Average price: [Dinner] 2,300 JPY / [Lunch] 1,500 JPY
Access: 7-minute taxi ride from Obihiro Station, along Shinryoku-dori, near Koshiya Futon.
Address: 13-1, Nishi 13-jo Minami, Obihiro-shi, Hokkaido Map
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Closed: Wednesday
2nd and 4th Thursday of each month
Average price: [Dinner] 2,300 JPY / [Lunch] 1,500 JPY
Access: 7-minute taxi ride from Obihiro Station, along Shinryoku-dori, near Koshiya Futon.
Address: 13-1, Nishi 13-jo Minami, Obihiro-shi, Hokkaido Map
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3. & sweets! sweets! buffet! Alice
Based on Alice in Wonderland, & sweets! sweets! buffet! Alice is a restaurant where you can lavishly enjoy various sweets and cuisines served buffet-style. This restaurant is filled with irresistible favorites like cakes, cookies, chocolate fountains, and more. They also have salad and light meals made with fresh vegetables. Each of the food they serve is thoroughly prepared to ensure that both your stomach and heart are satisfied. The restaurant's wide interior features a cute and comfortable space. Here, you can have a great time eating various sweets and delicious meals.
& sweets! sweets! buffet! Alice
4. NOYMOND Organic Cafe Le Trois
This cafe is revered for its dishes made from carefully selected and safe ingredients. One of their signature dishes is [French Toast] made with unpasteurized milk from Tokachi and fresh eggs. You won't get enough of its soft texture! The pancakes are made with careful attention to each step of the process, from making the batter to cooking them. Their parfait also uses carefully selected ingredients making it a one-of-a-kind dessert. They are complete with a lunch menu and cafe menu allowing people who are alone to freely enjoy the cafe. NOYMOND Organic Cafe Le Trois also has a wide selection of alcohol to enjoy during dinner.
NOYMOND Organic Cafe Le Trois
Open: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Closed: Irregular
5. KURAMI COFFEE
KURAMI COFFEE serves everything from morning coffee to lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, and desserts. The coffee they serve is known for its delicious taste with no hint of bitterness achieved by roasting and grinding coffee beans and extracting them with a nel drip brewing style.
Topped with seasonal fruits and a lot of cheese and made with delicious ingredients, their fluffy and freshly baked pancakes are the perfect accompaniment to coffee. They also serve rustic pasta and omelet rice dishes, as well as a stylishly arranged one-plate dish for lunch and dinner.
Topped with seasonal fruits and a lot of cheese and made with delicious ingredients, their fluffy and freshly baked pancakes are the perfect accompaniment to coffee. They also serve rustic pasta and omelet rice dishes, as well as a stylishly arranged one-plate dish for lunch and dinner.
KURAMI COFFEE
6. Nagayama Rest
Nagayama Rest is a picturesque Japanese-Western Cafe housed in the former residence of Takeshiro Nagayama and the Former Mitsubishi Kogyoryo, designated as a tangible cultural property of Hokkaido. It sports a retro interior composed of predominantly white walls, wood ceiling, blue carpet, and stained glass glassworks. Their [Soft Serve Ice Cream Float] is a popular dessert that uses soft serve ice cream from Hokkoh Farm in Shintoku, Tokachi, giving it a rich yet refreshing sweetness and a subtle aftertaste. If you want to relive the olden days, then this restaurant is the perfect spot for dates regardless of your age.
Nagayama Rest
Open: 11:00 am - 10:00 am Drink L.O. 9:30 pm / Food L.O. 9:00 pm
Closed: Irregular
*Closed on the 2nd Wednesday of each month
Average price: 1,200 JPY
Access: Located in Nagayama Memorial Park next to the Sapporo Factory Sanjo Building.
Address: 6-2, Kita 2-jo Higashi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido
Closed: Irregular
*Closed on the 2nd Wednesday of each month
Average price: 1,200 JPY
Access: Located in Nagayama Memorial Park next to the Sapporo Factory Sanjo Building.
Address: 6-2, Kita 2-jo Higashi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido
7. J-Cafe
Recommended for moms with children in tow, J-Cafe is equipped with a kids' room and serves up authentic pasta. The wide kids' room is located on its 2nd floor. They can cater to parties for mothers and kids since they have a lunch buffet which starts from 1,500 JPY. Level up the taste of their [Gateau Chocolat] and [Catarana], made by their patissier-chef, with coffee and black tea. Their visually stunning sweets are perfect for photos, so be sure to take one before eating them. They will surely be a great addition to your social media accounts.
J-Cafe
Open: [Weekdays] 9:00 am - 6:00 pm (L.O. 5:30 pm)
[Saturday] 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (L.O. 4:30 pm)
Closed: Sundays and National Holidays
Average price: [Lunch] 700 JPY
Access: 5 minutes by foot from Sakaemachi Station
Address: 19-1-1, Kita 42-jo Higashi, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido Map
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[Saturday] 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (L.O. 4:30 pm)
Closed: Sundays and National Holidays
Average price: [Lunch] 700 JPY
Access: 5 minutes by foot from Sakaemachi Station
Address: 19-1-1, Kita 42-jo Higashi, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido Map
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8. JB ESPRESSO MORIHICO.+D
JB ESPRESSO MORIHICO.+D, a collaboration between MORIHICO. and Dgelato, is a new coffee culture casually offering hand-drip coffee and espresso. By hand dripping every coffee bean (powder), they are able to draw out delicious hints in the beans, allowing you to enjoy a delicious coffee without any bitter taste. Enjoy the recommended [Caramel Latte], [JB Mild Blend] and [Cafe Latte]. This place allows you to unwind in their relaxing space filled with warm, wood interiors.
JB ESPRESSO MORIHICO.+D
Open: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Closed: Irregular
Closed: Irregular
9. cafe Biyori
cafe Biyori is a cafe that can be enjoyed by people of all ages, from zero to 100! The owner of this trendy cafe carefully selects seasonal ingredients for local production and consumption which are used to create unique, handmade lunches and desserts. They have a kids' space, a baby's bed, a diaper changing station, and even a nursing room, so you won't have to worry if your kids are with you. The green tea tiramisu-style parfait is full of surprises. This healthy parfait features a rich and refreshing flavor from the tofu cream. You will certainly eat your stomach's fill with their voluminous yet well-balanced lunches and sweets!
cafe Biyori
Open: [Weekdays, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] 11:00 am - 4:00 pm (L.O. 3:00 pm)
Closed: Sunday
Average price: 1,500 JPY, 1,500 JPY - 2,000 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from Jotetsu Bus 7 Fujino 5 Jo. Its landmark for people going on foot or by car is the Fujino Junior High School grounds.
Address: 6-13-10, Fujino 5-Jo, Minami-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido Map
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Closed: Sunday
Average price: 1,500 JPY, 1,500 JPY - 2,000 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from Jotetsu Bus 7 Fujino 5 Jo. Its landmark for people going on foot or by car is the Fujino Junior High School grounds.
Address: 6-13-10, Fujino 5-Jo, Minami-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido Map
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10. Cafe Harmony
Do you want to enjoy tea or lunch while gazing at the forest? Look no further. Cafe Harmony is a log house cafe that has an affiliated store selling French cuisine and homemade bread within its premises. Aside from this, their cafe, restaurant, and bakery are all run by skilled artisans. Here, you can have dishes which can rarely be found in cafes. They have a soft serve ice cream made from 100% concentrated unpasteurized Hokkaido milk. This fresh milk has a very dense and rich taste and a creamy and smooth texture. The interior is filled with the warmth of wood exuding a relaxing environment which allows its guests to relax while looking at nature.
Cafe Harmony
Open: [Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - Sunday, National Holidays and Days before National Holidays] 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Open from mid-April to late October
Closed: Wednesday
Open when the regular holiday is a national holiday, but there will be compensatory holiday.
Access: Along Route 337 / 5-minute car ride from Maoinooka Park Rest Area toward Chitose. 5 minutes from Chitose-higashi Interchange toward Naganuma. 15 minutes from New Chitose Airport.
Address: 553-9 Izumisato, Chitose-shi, Hokkaido Map
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Open from mid-April to late October
Closed: Wednesday
Open when the regular holiday is a national holiday, but there will be compensatory holiday.
Access: Along Route 337 / 5-minute car ride from Maoinooka Park Rest Area toward Chitose. 5 minutes from Chitose-higashi Interchange toward Naganuma. 15 minutes from New Chitose Airport.
Address: 553-9 Izumisato, Chitose-shi, Hokkaido Map
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11. pafelattjo Pu
Cap off your day with the happiness from the parfait store pafelattjo Pu, where you can enjoy subtly sweet parfaits. Their affordable [Pafelattjo Set], which comes with their regular [Pafelattjo] and a drink, is the recommended menu item to end your day. Their refined interior sports tatami rooms for groups which are perfect for girls' parties or regular parties. They also have alcohol and snacks, so be sure to come by this place for a quick drink after work, for dates, or even when you want to spend time by yourself.
pafelattjo Pu
Open: [Monday - Thursday] 6:00 pm - 1:00 am
[Friday - Saturday] 6:00 pm - 2:00 am
Closed: Sunday
Average price: 1,500 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from Susukino Station. Head east from the exit and turn left at Toyoko Inn. It's on 9F of Playtown Fujii.
Address: 9F, Playtown Fujii, 3, Minami 3-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido
[Friday - Saturday] 6:00 pm - 2:00 am
Closed: Sunday
Average price: 1,500 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from Susukino Station. Head east from the exit and turn left at Toyoko Inn. It's on 9F of Playtown Fujii.
Address: 9F, Playtown Fujii, 3, Minami 3-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido
12. Motomachi Saryo
Motomachi Saryo is a well-hidden cafe where you can relax to your heart's content while enjoying coffee and Japanese sweets. It is located at a corner diagonal to the Japanese Orthodox Church, making it a perfect spot for people strolling around Daisan Zaka Slope. This place allows you to enjoy seasonal Japanese sweets with coffee in an original green tea bowl al fresco. Their popular sweets are the mildly sweet [Green Tea Shiratama] (rice dumpling) made with Hokkaido's adzuki beans and soy flour and the [Oshiruko] (sweet red bean soup). With a church in front of the cafe, this location sports an interior overflowing with a romantic atmosphere. You can also enjoy it alone and it can be your new secret favorite place!
Motomachi Saryo
Open: [Monday, Wednesday - Sunday, National Holiday, Day Before National Holiday] 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Closed: Tuesday
Open on Tuesday if it is a National Holiday
Average price: 550 JPY
Access: Change trains from JR Hakodate Station, 8-minute walk from Jujigai Station, across the Catholic church.
Address: 17-8, Motomachi, Hakodate-shi, Hokkaido Map
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Closed: Tuesday
Open on Tuesday if it is a National Holiday
Average price: 550 JPY
Access: Change trains from JR Hakodate Station, 8-minute walk from Jujigai Station, across the Catholic church.
Address: 17-8, Motomachi, Hakodate-shi, Hokkaido Map
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13. caffe' Girasole
Painted in yellow and red, caffe' Girasole allows anyone to enjoy meals and tea while relaxing in a bright and calm interior. They have an abundance of dishes loved by children and adults, and they offer the perfect space for a variety of parties. The restaurant's recommendation is their [Omurice], regular chicken rice topped with fluffy 3-egg omelet. This dish has a fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth texture. A lot of people also like their thick and fluffy [Teppan Pancake] topped with whipped cream and anko (red bean jam). You can unwind and relax anytime inside this inviting restaurant.
caffe' Girasole
Open: [Weekdays, Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] 11:30 am - 11:30 pm (L.O. 11:00 pm) (Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Closed on the 3rd Monday of each month
Average price: [Dinner] 1,000 JPY (Wide selection or delicious and reasonably-priced dishes) / [Lunch] 750 JPY (Lunch menu from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm)
Access: 4-minute walk from Nango-Juhachome Station Exit 3.
Address: No. 3 Daiei Store Heights, 19-4-3, Sakae-dori, Shiroishi-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido Map
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Closed: Irregular
Closed on the 3rd Monday of each month
Average price: [Dinner] 1,000 JPY (Wide selection or delicious and reasonably-priced dishes) / [Lunch] 750 JPY (Lunch menu from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm)
Access: 4-minute walk from Nango-Juhachome Station Exit 3.
Address: No. 3 Daiei Store Heights, 19-4-3, Sakae-dori, Shiroishi-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido Map
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14. Kimameya
Kimameya serves fresh coffee made by roasting and grinding carefully selected coffee beans. They only use fresh and fine quality beans selected by their expert employees. Their roasted coffee is known for its strong aroma and taste. It's so delicious that everything you know about coffee will be thrown out of the window! The freshly baked handmade, hot [Waffles] are available in maple, chocolate, and strawberry, which are all perfect with coffee. You can enjoy a conversation with the knowledgeable owner, or change your pace and enjoy a fresh cup of coffee alone with your thoughts.
Kimameya
Open: 9:30 am - 7:00 pm (L.O. 6:30 pm)
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 700 JPY / [Lunch] 700 JPY
Access: 15-minute walk from Takikawa Station, along Route 12 lined up with Kitasorachi Shinkin Bank.
Address: 3-1-6, Omachi, Takikawa-shi, Hokkaido
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 700 JPY / [Lunch] 700 JPY
Access: 15-minute walk from Takikawa Station, along Route 12 lined up with Kitasorachi Shinkin Bank.
Address: 3-1-6, Omachi, Takikawa-shi, Hokkaido
Disclaimer: All information is accurate at time of publication.
