Located about 30 minutes by car from central Sapporo in the quiet residential area of Fujino, Minami Ward, the cafe "Koshundo" has been in business since 2009. We tried their appealing menu, including pasta made with carefully selected ingredients and sweets that are carefully made over a long period of time.

The spacious counter seats four comfortably.

The owner of "Koshundo" is a craftsman who has designed and constructed many stores both in and outside of Hokkaido. The interior design, which the owner himself designed, is extremely diverse. From the spacious counter seats to the semi-private window seats that give a sense of privacy, the mountain cabin-style table seats with a fireplace, and the raised Japanese-style seating, this space is popular with families with children.

Pets are welcome at the window seats.

The Japanese-style room can accommodate large groups by connecting tables.

Each space has a different height, with steps between them. This allows the space to feel both open and private, even in a small space. Regulars have their own favorite spaces, and they tend to stay there for a long time because they're so comfortable.

Table seating overlooking the courtyard

There is also terrace seating available in the summer. The courtyard is surrounded by walls, so it feels private.

"Peperoncino with plenty of summer vegetables and pancetta" 900 yen (large +100 yen, double +200 yen)

The pasta used is made by De Cecco, an Italian company founded in 1886. The surface of the noodles is rough, which allows them to mix well with the sauce. A popular oil-based pasta dish is "Peperoncino with Summer Vegetables and Pancetta." The pancetta is made by rubbing salt into pork belly and drying and aging it for a long period of time, and the Spanish garlic is crushed instead of chopped, bringing out a rich aroma and a lingering umami flavor. The vegetables are cut into large pieces so that you can enjoy the texture. The simple salty flavor allows you to enjoy the natural appeal of the ingredients.

In addition, the menu is rich in variety, including pasta with tomato sauce that has been thoroughly boiled down to concentrate the flavor, meat sauce with chunks of minced meat that is irresistible, and carbonara made only with 24-month aged Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, eggs, and pancetta. Each serving of pasta is 120g (dry noodle equivalent), so it is very filling.

"Tarte au Citron" 600 yen (if combined with coffee, machine drip 700 yen, hand drip 800 yen)

The popular dessert "Tarte aux Citrons" is a baked confectionery made by letting the dough and lemon batter sit overnight, then baking the dough, batter, and meringue three times and letting it sit overnight again. The lemon zest is also used, giving it a rich, refreshing, and deep sweetness.

"Gâteau au Chocolat" 500 yen (if combined with coffee, machine drip 600 yen, hand drip 700 yen)

The "Gâteau au Chocolat" is made with 61% cacao chocolate. Each piece contains only 2 grams of flour, resulting in a rich, crispy exterior and a moist, smooth interior. It pairs perfectly with the sourness of the berries.

"Koshundo Blend" 500 yen

The coffee beans are sourced from "Iwai Coffee," a specialty coffee shop in Toyohira Ward, for the blend, and from "Kotobuki Coffee," a popular shop near Nijo Market in Chuo Ward, for the bitter blend. One of the things they are particular about is that they use fresh cream instead of coffee creamer.

In addition, there are a variety of drinks on the menu, including lemon juice made from fresh lemons and banana milk made from whole bananas. In the evening, they also offer a bar menu, with light snacks starting at 100 yen.

*All prices include tax