The Obihiro and Tokachi areas of Hokkaido are dotted with cafes beloved by locals and tourists alike. From trendy cafes that are trending on social media to long-loved local favorites, we introduce seven cafes carefully selected and recommended by local writers. All of these cafes are recommended for those who want to stop by for a relaxing space during their trip or to spend their holidays relaxing.

A small shop with 3 counter seats and 4 table seats

Located in a corner of a building in Obihiro, "sun" is a small cafe run by cafe lover Ai. Reopening in September 2023, once you open the door, you'll find yourself in a white-themed space where time flows slowly.

Delicious sweet treats like chocolate fudge brownies

Popular "Chocolate Fudge Brownie" (380 yen)

The shop's popularity lies in its sweets, which are made using the experience the owner, Ai, has gained from touring cafes. Regular menu items include "Classic Pudding" (500 yen), "Basque Cheesecake" (550 yen), and "Chocolate Fudge Brownie," and depending on the day, different menu items such as scones and cookies can be enjoyed. The "Chocolate Fudge Brownie" in particular is appealing, with its moist texture and crunchy chocolate chips.

The carefully crafted hand-dripped coffee is exquisite

Coffee beans are also sold in the store (100g for 900 yen)

Sun's hand-dripped coffee is also excellent, and you can choose from three types: dark roast, medium roast, and light roast. The medium and dark roasts use the original blend "sun blend" from Nakasatsunai's "may coffee." The dark roast uses the fruity "Ethiopia Yirgacheffe" from "ALCHEMIST COFFEE," a coffee shop that roasts its own beans in Miyanomori, Sapporo. You can also enjoy the coffee beans sold in the store at home.

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The shop is lined with travel-related books

Cafe Jorro, located in Otofuke Town, close to Obihiro, is a cafe renovated from a 60-year-old traditional Japanese house, and is a famous Tokachi cafe that will celebrate its 10th anniversary in 2023. The retro red roof is the landmark, and the interior is lined with retro cameras and antique furniture, creating a nostalgic atmosphere. The owner, Mr. Nakayama, loves to travel, and the store is decorated with books and accessories he has found on his travels, providing a soothing atmosphere for visitors.

Choose from 3 types of soup curry and a wide variety of menu items

"Black Curry (Black Shrimp and Vegetables)" (1,300 yen)

The appeal of Cafe Jorro is its relaxing atmosphere and three types of soup curry. You can choose from a refreshing tomato-based "red curry," a rich squid ink-flavored "black curry," and a "white curry" made with milk from Tokachi. You can also choose your rice, naan, and spiciness, so you can enjoy curry to your liking. After lunch, we also recommend their original chai or coffee made with coffee beans from Sapporo's "Morihiko."

Enjoy a luxurious cafe time with pancakes and drinks

The interior is surrounded by cute antique furniture

The pancakes are also excellent, made with Kitano Kaori wheat from Shoji Farm in Otofuke Town, and offer a chewy texture and rich flavor. The batter is made and baked after an order is placed, so they are deliciously fresh. You can choose from three toppings: whipped butter and maple syrup, chocolate sauce and fresh cream, or Hokkaido vanilla ice cream and maple syrup.

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"Kringel" means "bell" in German

Cafe Kringel, which opened on February 22, 2024, along the national highway in Memuro Town, Tokachi, Hokkaido, is a cozy, homey cafe. Guests can enjoy a luxurious moment sipping coffee and sweets while gazing out at the small forest outside the large windows. The calming atmosphere, surrounded by nature, has made it popular, especially with women.

The hugely popular "Klingel Danish"

A showcase that will make you dizzy. All items are available for takeout.

Their signature dish is the "Klingel Danish," a heart-shaped pastry topped with strawberries, cream, and blueberries. They offer over 10 flavors, including the most popular "Strawberry," the "Memuro Peanut" flavor, and the seasonal "Sakura" flavor (780 yen each). It pairs perfectly with Obihiro's special blend of Sawara Coffee. Other desserts include cheesecake with sea berries, croffles, and chocolate cake.

A comprehensive food menu and a homey atmosphere

A homely space where couples and families can relax with peace of mind

In addition to sweets, the restaurant also offers a full meal menu. Dishes like the meat-filled "Lu Rou Fan" (1,000 yen) and the "Napolitan" (1,000 yen) topped with a raw egg will fill you up. You can have a relaxing chat with friends or just relax by yourself. Take-out is also available, so it's a great place to stop by on your drive.

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The shop is located right next to the sea

Bay Lounge Coffee in Tokachi Hiroo Town is a popular cafe for surfers, where you can enjoy coffee from The Rising Sun Coffee, produced by actor Kenji Sakaguchi. Operated by Ikeshita Sangyo, a seafood processing company in Hiroo Town, the cafe serves delicious lunches unique to a port town, including fresh seafood bowls and fried set meals. The tuna bowl and fatty tuna fried sardine set meal are especially popular, attracting many visitors from both within and outside Hokkaido.

Fresh seafood lunch and special coffee

The only authorized distributor in Hokkaido that offers "The Rising Sun Coffee"

The popular seafood lunch menu uses an abundance of fresh, locally caught seafood. The popular "Tuna Bowl" (990 yen) and "Otoro Iwashi Fried Set Meal" (1,430 yen) are both delicious. Also popular are the cafe latte (660 yen) made with beans from "The Rising Sun Coffee," produced by actor Kenji Sakaguchi, and takeout coffee. After enjoying a day of surfing, there's a spacious space where you can relax with a freshly brewed coffee.

Sauna and souvenirs available

Many people from outside Hokkaido visit the store.

Bay Lounge Coffee sells original goods and local Hiroo-cho products, so you can enjoy a little shopping. There is also a men-only sauna facility on-site, perfect for refreshing after a day in the sauna or surfing. The cafe was created by owner Ikeshita-san to enjoy his hobbies of surfing and coffee, and is loved by many people for its comfortable space and delicious food.

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A cozy interior with a wooden theme

Located in a residential area about a 10-minute drive from Obihiro Station, CAFE THE CANTY is a cafe known for its delicious hamburgers and stylish interior, and is especially popular with female customers at lunchtime. The hamburgers are made with homemade spices and are characterized by their juicy, fluffy texture, and you're sure to become addicted after just one try.

The most popular dish is the cheese hamburger steak

"Cheese Hamburger" (180g/1,350 yen)

The most popular menu item at CAFE THE CANTY is the "Cheese Hamburger Steak" (180g/1,350 yen). You can customize it to your liking with special sauces, salt, wasabi, and cream. The "Stewed Hamburger Steak" (180g/1,600 yen), simmered in an original demi-glace sauce, is also very popular. You can choose between 180g and 270g hamburger steaks, and you can also add a drink set (440 yen). There is also a full menu of other dishes, such as "Omurice" (1,100 yen) and "Cheese & Meat Pasta" (1,070 yen).

Also located on the premises is a gelato shop called "GELATERIA THE CANTY"

"GELATERIA THE CANTY" will open in April 2024

On the first floor of CAFE THE CANTY is a gelato shop called GELATERIA THE CANTY. The gelato, made with seasonal fruits, high-quality chocolate, and rich milk, brings out the full flavor of the ingredients. After enjoying a delicious hamburger steak at the cafe, we recommend enjoying gelato on the terrace seating on the second floor.

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The most popular item is the chewy yet light "Natural Yeast Snack Waffle" (820 yen)

Located in a residential area of Obihiro City, Rapo Cafe is a popular "beauty cafe" that focuses on using ingredients that are free of pesticides and additives. After renovations in July 2024, the interior of the cafe will be expanded to approximately twice its original size, transforming it into an even more comfortable space. In 2025, the cafe will celebrate its 15th anniversary and evolve into a place where you can enjoy food and lifestyle in total, with the cafe at its core. In a quiet and warm atmosphere, you can enjoy lunches and sweets that will gently balance your body and mind.

A menu made with Hokkaido ingredients and no additives

Enjoy the taste of the ingredients with the "Seasonal Vegetable Steamed Set" (1,200 yen)

The shop's pride and joy, the flannel drip coffee, is made with the pesticide-free "Mori no Coffee" beans, popular at the Ginza cafe "Paulista." Owner Yuka Sato carefully selects these ingredients, saying, "I want you to enjoy safe ingredients casually." The rice is Yumepirika from Hokkaido, the wheat is from Yamamoto Tadanobu Shoten in Tokachi, the sugar is from beet sugar, and the eggs are fertilized eggs from the local Tokachi Kusanagi Farm. The popular "Natural Yeast Snack Waffles" and "Seasonal Vegetable Steamed Set" boast the gentle flavor of the natural ingredients. There is also a wide selection of gluten-free menu items made with soy milk and rice flour.

A new space called "omoya" has been created to add color to your life.

"Monotonuno rif" where you can purchase tableware and aprons used at "rapo cafe"

After the renovation, a new area called "omoya" opened at the back of the cafe, combining a general goods store and a cosmetics shop. The general goods store "monotonuno rif", run by the owner's daughter, Mariya Sato, sells tableware and aprons used in the cafe, as well as warm clothing and everyday items. The space, surrounded by natural textures, is a relaxing place where you can enjoy looking and touching. Whether you're alone or in a group, "rapo cafe" is a comfortable place to spend time, perfect for those who appreciate food and life carefully.

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Cows live leisurely in the pasture next to the cafe

Kikuchi Farm Cafe, located in Hiroo Town, Tokachi, Hokkaido, is a "sixth-generation cafe" where you can enjoy sweets while experiencing dairy farming up close. Located in an open area surrounded by pastures, you can savor soft serve ice cream and gelato made with milk from their own farm. Opened in 2018 by Mr. and Mrs. Kikuchi, originally from Chiba Prefecture, the cafe underwent a renovation to mark its sixth anniversary in 2024. The cafe is popular with families, with a raised area and kids' space on the first floor and seating on the second floor offering a panoramic view.

Soft serve ice cream and gelato that make the most of the flavors of milk that change with the seasons

"Gelato (double)" 450 yen and "Soft serve ice cream (waffle cone)" 400 yen

The cafe's signature sweets are soft serve ice cream and gelato made with homemade milk, with flavors that change with the seasons. The flavors change with the seasons, with spring and summer offering the refreshing taste of grass-fed cows, and winter offering rich, full-bodied milk. The soft, melt-in-your-mouth soft serve ice cream and the 6 to 10 varieties of gelato, including strawberry milk and matcha, are all popular. Another popular item is the "Hiroo Smooth Pudding," a collaboration with local shop "Patisserie Ueda."

An excellent lunch featuring brand beef "Tokachi Waga Mama Beef" is also available.

"Bolognese" made with local ingredients such as Tokachi Wagama Beef, Hoshikuzu Kelp, and Yamahata Seimen's fresh pasta, 1,100 yen

In addition to sweets, the cafe also offers a full menu of meals that can only be enjoyed here. The bolognese, loco moco rice bowls, and hash browns are made with Tokachi Waga Mama Beef, a brand of beef made from Brown Swiss cows raised on the cafe's own farm, and are packed with the delicious flavor of the meat. On your way back, you can also look for souvenirs at the shop selling Tokachi Waga Mama Beef and other local specialties. This is a special cafe where you can experience the natural blessings of the vast Tokachi region.

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*All prices include tax. *Information for each store is based on the latest information from the time of interview, but please check the official website or social media of each store for the latest information.