EDITORIALS
Outside the window is a small forest. Enjoy a luxurious moment at Cafe Kringel, where heart-shaped Danish pastries are popular.
On February 22, 2024, Cafe Kringel opened along a national highway in the town of Brimuro, Tokachi, Hokkaido. This cozy, homey cafe offers a full lineup of sweets, including Kringel Danish, a cute heart-shaped pie crust topped with strawberries, cream, and blueberries.
In this issue, we will introduce the charm of Cafe Kringel, which has been gaining popularity since its opening.
Healing space with a small forest outside the window
A place where you can relax and enjoy the scenery outside.
The cafe features delicious lunches and sweets that can be enjoyed casually, and a small forest spreading outside the large windows. Drinking coffee while feeling the seasons in the forest, which shows various expressions, is truly a moment of bliss. The open space where you can relax surrounded by nature is gaining popularity, especially among women.
An at-home space where couples and families of all ages can stay
The name of the restaurant means "bell" in German
Staff members take the Klingel pose, which looks like a heart
Cafe Kringel is run by "Memuro Planning," an event planning and management company in the town of Memuro. They opened the cafe on their own premises. The name "Kringel" means "bell" in German. It expresses the wish that the feelings and individuality of the people who support us will continue to ring. Upon entering the store, you will be greeted cheerfully by the staff, who are full of budding love. The stylish and relaxing cafe is always crowded with people from in and out of town.
The very popular sweet "Klingel Danish
When you enter the store, products are displayed in a showcase. All items are also available for take-out.
The signature item here is the Klingel Danish. There are more than 10 varieties, including the most popular "Strawberry," "Memuro Peanut," which takes advantage of local characteristics, and the seasonal flavor "Sakura" (780 yen each)! They also go great with Obihiro Sawara Coffee's special blend. In addition to Klingel Danish, a wide variety of sweets such as cheesecake with sea berries, croffle, and chocolate cake will welcome you.
Cheesecake" (1,000 yen), which is moderately sweet, moist and delicious.
Croffle with ice cream" (800 yen), a good combination of croissant and waffle
A full lineup of food items such as Neapolitan and Roulouhan
Rourohan" (1,000 yen), an authentic dish filled with plenty of meat
Curry and lu lohan are also popular. The Neapolitan with a raw egg on top is a hearty dish that appeals to the stomachs of working people. Come for a relaxing chat with friends or a cup of coffee by yourself. Or stop by for takeout on your way to work. It's a place you'll remember and want to stop by at a moment's notice.
Neapolitan" (1,000 yen) is packed with ingredients, with a raw egg as the key ingredient.
Why not spend some relaxing "Branmuro time" on your drive?
Photo: Courtesy of Cafe Kringel / Kazumori Nozawa
All prices include tax.
Cafe Kringel
Location: 4-11, Kami-muro Baseline, Kami-nemuro, Brimuro-cho
Business hours: 11:00-16:00
Closed: Sunday and Wednesday (Wednesday only from April)
Click here for more information about Cafe Kringel and map information.
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Deer Woman / Editor Maya Nakamura
Born in Miyagi Prefecture. She is a gourmet media editor turned hunter. She is affectionately known as "Deer Woman Mayamon. With the motto of "taking life in a delicious way," she handles the entire process from hunting to butchering deer. She is also active as a freelance editor, designing and producing logos and pamphlets, writing, and planning and managing events.
