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Update-date: Mar 05 2024

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15 Recommended Dessert Cafes in Hokkaido

Hokkaido's best sightseeing spots are based around its grand nature, such as Furano with its lavender fields and Shiretoko with its drift ice. It's also a prefecture full of wonderful foods, so much so that it is referred to as a treasure trove of ingredients. Shops and restaurants serving food made with Hokkaido ingredients are bound to offer fantastic flavors due to the freshness of the ingredients. There is a particularly wide variety of sweets, so here are 15 recommended cafes where you can eat Hokkaido desserts!

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1. cafe&kitchen unique

This is a relaxing cafe in which to enjoy original sweets and food prepared with a special stove. The hugely popular springy and fluffy pancakes are made with "Hokkaido Pancake" so they are healthy and safe. There are seasonal menu items so there's something to look forward to each season, like the strawberry season. The interior of this relaxing space is decorated with white tones, and the owner's attention to detail can be seen all over. The cafe offers party plans so it is appropriate for get-togethers and year-end parties.

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 on the first and third Thursday of the month. *Closed from December 30 to January 3.
Average price: [Dinner] 1,500 JPY / [Lunch] 830 JPY
Access: 3 minutes away on foot from Tenshi Hospital
Address: 3-2-6, Kita 10-jo Higashi, Higashi-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido

2. Cake&Cafe tane Shinryoku Branch

This relaxing cafe is a place where you can comfortably spend your time and take in the surrounding nature. Everything at this cafe, down to the salad dressings, sauces, and mayonnaise, are made in-house with no artificial preservatives. The sweets are prepared by a dedicated pastry chef and are made with fresh cream and butter from Tokachi with moderate sweetness, so that they can be enjoyed after a meal. The cakes are also available for takeaway on the first floor. There are seats at the counters, which makes for the perfect spot to enjoy tea. This is a comfortable and relaxing cafe serving natural food, and is a great place for people to take a break from their busy days and enjoy lunch with friends.

Cake&Cafe 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, second and fourth Thursday of the month
Average price: [Dinner] 2,300 JPY / [Lunch] 1,500 JPY
Access: 7 to 8 minutes by taxi from Obihiro Station. Near Koshiya Futon-ya on Shinryoku Street.
Address: 13-1, Nishi 13-jo Minami, Obihiro-shi, Hokkaido

3. & sweets! sweets! buffet! Alice

This is a buffet-style restaurant where you can enjoy a wide variety of sweets and food. The sweets buffet is designed with Alice's Adventures in Wonderland as the theme. With cakes, cookies, and a chocolate fountain, this is a place that anyone with a sweet tooth cannot miss. In addition to the sweets, there are salads and light fare made with fresh vegetables. The dishes that are all handmade with care will satisfy both the stomach and soul. The interior of the spacious restaurant is cute and comfortable, and it is a wonderful place to bask in happiness with a wide selection of sweets and tasty foods.

& sweets! sweets! buffet! Alice

Open: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Closed: Irregular
In accordance with Le Trois holidays (January 1)
Average price: [Dinner] 1,600 JPY / [Lunch] 1,600 JPY
Access: Directly connected to Exit No. 24 of Odori Station (B2F entrance)
Address: 2F, Le Trois, Odori Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Sapporo Map

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4. NOYMOND Organic Cafe Le Trois Branch

NOYMOND Organic Cafe is known for its healthy food, which is prepared with carefully selected ingredients. The exquisitely moist French toast is made with fresh milk from Tokachi and fresh eggs. The pancakes are made with a special batter and carefully grilled. The parfait, a luxurious dessert made with premium ingredients, is adorable to look at. With a full lunch and cafe menu, this is a place in which solo diners can feel comfortable. There is also a wide selection of alcoholic beverages, so it is appropriate for dinners as well.

NOYMOND Organic Cafe Le Trois Branch

Open: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm)
Closed: Irregular
In accordance with Le Trois holidays.
Average price: [Dinner] 1,200 JPY / [Lunch] 1,080 JPY
Access: Directly connected to Exit No. 24 of Odori Station (B2F entrance)
Address: 8F, Le Trois, Odori Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Sapporo

5. Kurami Coffee

Kurami Coffee is a place where you can enjoy yourself at any time of the day, starting with coffee and breakfast in the morning, lunch, afternoon tea, and all the way to dinner and dessert. The coffee is made with the utmost care at each stage, from the selection of beans to their roast, and then to the hand pouring process, which uses flannel filters so that the natural flavors of the beans are preserved. The fluffy pancakes are served with seasonal fruits or with plenty of cheese, using only the best ingredients so that everything goes perfectly with the coffee. For lunch and dinner, there are Japanese-style Western cuisine options like pasta and omurice, as well as a wide selection of stylishly plated one-plate menu items.

Kurami Coffee

Open: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Closed: Irregular
In accordance with Le Trois holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 1,200 JPY / [Lunch] 900 JPY
Access: Directly connected to Exit No. 24 of Odori Station (B2F entrance)
Address: 3F, Le Trois, Odori Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Sapporo Map

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6. Nagayama Rest

Nagayama Rest is a cafe that beautifully brings both Japanese and Western styles together. It is located in the former residence of Shiro Nagayama and former Mitsubishi Kogyo dormitory, a tangible cultural property designated by Hokkaido Prefecture. The interior is a chic space decorated in white tones with wood ceilings, blue carpet, and partitions with glass work like stained glass. The [Soft Cream Float] made with soft serve from Hokko Farm (Shintoku Town in the Tokachi area) is a popular item that has rich flavors but a refreshing sweetness and light aftertaste. This cafe has a nostalgic atmosphere and is a great dating spot for couples of all ages!

Nagayama Rest

Open: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm Drink L.O. 9:30 pm / Food L.O. 9:00 pm
Closed: Irregular
*Closed on the second Wednesday every month
Average price: 1,200 JPY
Access: In Nagayama Memorial Park next to Sapporo Factory Sanjo-kan
Address: 6-2, Kita Nijo Higashi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido

7. J-cafe

J-cafe is a great place for parents with kids. There's a lounge with a kids' room, and you'll be able to savor authentic pasta. A large kids' room can be found on the second floor and offers lunch buffets starting at 1,500 JPY, so parents can enjoy each other's company while their children play together. The sweets, such as [Gateau Chocolat] and [Catalana], made by a chef who also serves as a pastry chef, will fill you up with the gentle flavors. They taste even more delicious with coffee and tea on the side. The fantastic sweets look amazing, so you'll want to make sure you take a picture of them to put up on social media before digging in.

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: Sunday, National Holidays
Average price: [Lunch] 700 JPY
Access: 5-minute walk from Sakaemachi Station
Address: 19-1-1, Kita 42-jo Higashi, Higashi-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido Map

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8. JB ESPRESSO MORIHICO.+D

JB ESPRESSO MORIHICO.+D offers a new type of coffee culture - a result of a collaborative venture between MORHICO. and Dgelato. At this coffee stand, you'll be able to make a quick stop to enjoy hand drip coffee and espressos. With hand drip coffees as a base for their entire drink menu, the great taste of the beans is brought out without adding any distracting flavors. The [Caramel Latte], [JB Mild Blend], and [Cafe Latte] are highly recommended. It has a comfortable space with wood tones in which you can relax and spend a nice time.

JB ESPRESSO MORIHICO.+D

Open: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Closed: Irregular
In accordance with Le Trois holidays.
Average price: 900 JPY
Access: Directly connected to Exit No. 24 of Odori Station (B2F entrance)
Address: B2F, Le Trois, Odori Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Sapporo

9. cafe BiYORi

Cafe BiYORi is a home-style cafe that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. At this popular cafe, you can savor fantastic homemade lunches and sweets that are safe and healthy and made with local ingredients that the owner carefully selects. There is a kids' space as well as a crib, changing area, and breastfeeding room so mothers with small children can visit comfortably. The matcha tiramisu parfait has a lot of wonderful surprises in it. It is a rich yet healthy parfait made with tofu cream. The voluminous and nutritionally balanced lunches and sweets are sure to satisfy!

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 - 2,000 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from the Fujino 5-jo 7-chome bus stop. For those coming on foot or car, keep an eye out for the nearby Fujino Junior High School.
Address: 6-13-10, Fujino 5-jo, Minami-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido

10. Cafe Harmony

Cafe Harmony is a log house cafe where you can enjoy tea and lunch while gazing out at the forest. There is a sister restaurant that serves French cuisine and a shop selling homemade bread within the premises of the cafe, and each is staffed with professional chefs and bakers. This cafe is a great place to enjoy the exceptional food that is not available everywhere casually. The soft serve ice cream made with 100% fresh milk from Hokkaido is extremely popular. The rich flavors of the fresh milk and creamy soft texture make this a delectable treat. The interior is a comfortable space with the warmth of wood, and it's a wonderful place to relax and enjoy the beautiful natural scenery.

Cafe Harmony

Open: [Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - Sunday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] 11:00 am - 5:00 pm. Open between mid-April and late October. *Harmony Lunches served at the adjacent restaurant during the winter
Closed: Wednesday
Open if Wednesday is a national holiday and closed on another day.
Access: On National Route 337 by car / Approximately 5 minutes towards Chitose from Maoinooka Park Rest Area. Approximately 5 minutes towards Naganuma from Chitose East IC. Approximately 15 minutes from New Chitose Airport.
Address: 553-9, Izumisato, Chitose-shi, Hokkaido

11. Sodatsu

Sodatsu is a cheese cafe where you can casually enjoy a variety of domestic and international cheeses carefully selected by the owner. It is a unique cafe that offers a wide selection of cheeses procured from within Hokkaido as well as Europe. Chic cafes are a standard destination for dates, and this one is a slightly unusual cheese cafe. The high-quality cheeses imported from the home of cheeses is sure to make for a lovely date with fun conversation. There are only counter seats, so it is can also be a great place for those who want to enjoy time on their own.

Sodatsu

Open: [Saturday, Sunday] 12:00 pm - 6:30 pm (L.O. 6:00 pm)
Closed: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, National Holidays
Average price: 2,000 JPY
Access: 5 minutes by car from Goryokaku Koen-mae Station, on the first floor of the condominium next to Hakodate Shiratori Post Office next to Cafe & Bar crescent moon.
Address: 1F, Casa II, Shiratori-cho, Hakodate-shi, Hokkaido

12. pafelattjo

Pafelattjo is a cafe specializing in parfaits. Here, you'll be able to wrap up your day on a happy note as your savor the lovely, sweet parfaits. The perfect end to the day is with the [Pafelattjo Set], which includes their popular parfait and a drink for a reasonable price. The stylish cafe also has tatami seating for groups, so it's a great place to go after a night out or a party. There are alcoholic beverages and snacks as well, so it's also a convenient place to stop by on the way home from work, for dates, or for a special time on your own.

pafelattjo

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: A 3-minute walk from Susukino Station. Walk east from the exit and turn left at Toyoko Inn. It is on the 9th floor of Playtown Fujii.
Address: 9F, Playtown Fujii Bldg., 3-chome, Minami 3-jo, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido

13. Motomachi Saryo

Motomachi Saryo is a place tucked away where you can thoroughly relax and enjoy coffee and Japanese wagashi sweets. It is located diagonally to the Orthodox Church in Japan and is perfect for those strolling through Daisan Saka Slope. At this cafe, you can enjoy seasonal Japanese sweets together with coffee served in an original matcha green tea cup. The [Matcha Shiratama] and [Oshiruko] made with adzuki beans and roasted soybean flour from Hokkaido are popular items with a light sweetness. With a church right in front and a lovely interior, this a fantastic, romantic location. It is perfect to visit on your own and may end up becoming that special spot that you'll want to keep to yourself.

Motomachi Saryo

Open: [Monday, Wednesday - Sunday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Closed: Tuesday
Open if Tuesday is a national holiday. Open in the beginning and end of the year.
Average price: 550 JPY
Access: 8-minute walk from Jujigai tram stop in front of the Catholic church.
Address: 17-8, Motomachi, Hakodate-shi, Hokkaido

14. caffe' Girasole

This cafe has a stunning exterior with accents of yellow and red. People of all ages can relax and enjoy meals and tea within its well-lit interior. There is a wide selection of menu items, with food that is popular among both children and adults, so it is perfect for get-togethers. The recommended signature dish is the fluffy omurice, a 3-egg omelet over chicken fried rice. It has a wonderful texture that seems to melt in the mouth. The thick, fluffy pancakes prepared on a griddle are also a perennial favorite. It comes with a bit of fresh cream and sweet bean paste on top for a little something extra. It's a place with a warm atmosphere where you can always relax.

caffe' Girasole

Open: [Weekdays, Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] 11:30 am - 11:30 pm (L.O. 11:00 pm) (Lunchtime: 11:30 am - 2:00 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Closed on the third Monday of the month
Average price: [Dinner] 1,000 JPY / [Lunch] 750 JPY
Access: 4-minute walk from Exit No. 3 of Nango Juhacchome Station
Address: 101, Daisan Daiei Store Heights, 19-4-3, Sakae-dori, Shiroishi-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido Map
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15. Kimameya

Kimameya is a cafe where you can casually enjoy freshly brewed coffee made with carefully selected beans that are roasted each day. The cafe uses fresh, high-quality beans procured from a reliable seller. An enhanced flavor and aroma characterize the coffee made with freshly roasted beans, and it is so good that some people say it has changed their concept of coffee. The house-made [Waffle] is prepared once the order is placed, so it is served nice and hot. It is available in maple, chocolate, and strawberry flavors, which go perfectly with the coffee. This is a place to enjoy freshly brewed coffee in your way, be it in conversation with the knowledgeable owner or while letting your thoughts wander.

Kimameya

Open: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm (L.O. 6:30 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 700 JPY / [Lunch] 700 JPY
Access: 15-minute walk from Takikawa Station. Along National Route 12 by Kitasorachi Shinkin Bank.
Address: 3-1-6, Omachi, Takikawa-shi, Hokkaido

Disclaimer: All information is accurate at time of publication.