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A Little Forest Outside Your Window: Enjoy a Blissful Moment at Cafe Kringel, Popular for its Heart-Shaped Danish.
On February 22, 2024, "Cafe Kringel" opened along a national highway in Memuro Town, Tokachi, Hokkaido. It's a cozy, welcoming cafe with a great selection of sweets, including their Kringel Danish—a lovely heart-shaped pastry topped with strawberries, cream, and blueberries.
This article will introduce the charms of Cafe Kringel, which has been gaining popularity since its opening.
A healing space with a small forest spreading outside the window
The cafe's interior, where you can relax and gaze at the scenery outside
The cafe's highlights are its delicious, casual lunches and sweets, and the small forest that spreads out beyond the large windows. Enjoying a cup of coffee while feeling the seasons change in the ever-shifting forest is a moment of pure bliss. This open space, surrounded by nature, is popular, especially among women, for its relaxing atmosphere.
A welcoming space for everyone, from couples to families, young and old
The store name means "bell" in German
The staff striking the Kringel pose, which looks like a heart
Cafe Kringel is run by "Memuro Planning," a company that plans and manages events in Memuro Town. They opened the cafe on their own premises. The name "Kringel" means "bell" in German. It expresses the hope that the feelings and individuality of their supporters will continue to ring out. As you enter, you're greeted warmly by staff full of love for Memuro. This stylish and relaxing cafe is always bustling with people from both inside and outside the town.
The super popular sweet, "Kringel Danish"
Products are displayed in a showcase as you enter. All items are available for takeout.
The signature item here is the Kringel Danish. There are over 10 varieties, including the most popular "Strawberry," the locally-inspired "Memuro Peanuts," and the seasonal "Sakura" (Cherry Blossom) flavor (¥780 each)! They pair perfectly with the special blend from Obihiro's "Sawara Coffee." In addition to the Kringel Danish, a rich array of sweets awaits you, such as cheesecake with sea buckthorn, croffles, and chocolate cake.
The moist and delicious "Cheesecake" with just the right amount of sweetness (¥1,000)
"Croffle with Ice Cream," the best of both croissants and waffles (¥800)
A full food menu including Napolitan spaghetti and Lu Rou Fan
The authentic "Lu Rou Fan" (braised pork rice) with plenty of meat (¥1,000)
Meal items like curry and Lu Rou Fan are also popular. The Napolitan spaghetti topped with a raw egg is a hearty dish that satisfies the appetites of working people. It's a great place to chat with friends, grab a cup of coffee alone, or stop by for takeout during a drive. It's the kind of place you'll find yourself thinking of and wanting to visit again.
The hearty "Napolitan" spaghetti with a raw egg as the finishing touch (¥1,000)
Why not spend some relaxing "Memuro time" during your drive?
Photos provided by: Cafe Kringel / Kazumori Nozawa
*All prices include tax.
Cafe Kringel
■Address: 4-11 Kamimemuro Kisen, Memuro-cho
■Hours: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
■Closed: Sundays & Wednesdays (From April, only Wednesdays)
Click here for details and map information for Cafe Kringel
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