If you're looking for recommended cafes in Sapporo, check this out! We've carefully selected 10 cafes recommended by locals, from retro coffee shops to trendy new establishments, authentic sweets and specialty coffee. You're sure to find the perfect place for sightseeing, a date, or some time alone.

The counter seats right inside the store have a great atmosphere

Located in the heart of Sapporo, Cafe La BASTILLE has a quiet and relaxing atmosphere and has been a beloved spot since it opened in 1991. The restaurant's interior is inspired by the South of France, and all 25 seats are smoking-friendly. The restaurant is mainly made up of counter seats and tables for two, making it an ideal place for both solo diners and dates.

"Rare Cheese" is a popular menu item that has been loved since the restaurant first opened.

The popular "Rare Cheesecake" (650 yen) also has a homemade sauce.

The shop's most popular dessert is the "Rare Cheesecake" (650 yen), which at first glance looks like ice cream. It has a rich cheese flavor, yet is fluffy and smooth. The homemade blueberry sauce is sweet and sour, and enhances the flavor of the cake.

The food menu is also extensive! Enjoy a moment with bread

"Rare cheese and toast" (700 yen) can be added to a drink set for an additional 350 yen

In addition to sweets, the bread menu, which can be enjoyed as a light meal, is also popular. "Rare Cheese and Toast" (700 yen) is a set of bread that is crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and the rare cheese mentioned above. The shop is open until 10pm, and many regulars visit for an after-meal dessert. Located close to the Sapporo TV Tower, it is the perfect place to take a break.

See more articles about "cafe la BASTILLE"

Approximately 5 minutes walk from Exit 1 of Odori Subway Station

Located close to Odori Park, PARK PEAK has been steadily gaining popularity since its opening in November 2023. It is open from breakfast to lunch and dinner, but the morning hours starting at 9am are particularly appealing, with a bright space filled with natural light and terrace seating where pets are allowed. It's the perfect place for those looking to enjoy a slightly luxurious morning in between trips or business trips.

The popular morning meal is the hearty "PARK Plate"

"PARK Plate" topped with bacon and pepper potatoes, 1,800 yen

The popular "PARK Plate" from the morning menu is a luxurious set that includes toast, poached eggs, salad, marinated tomatoes, and sautéed mushrooms all on one plate. Another great thing about this restaurant is that you can choose your own toppings for your toast, such as bacon, avocado, or marinated salmon. The morning set also comes with a drink bar, where you can enjoy over 10 types of drinks, including juice, coffee, and tea.

Enjoy delicious sweets and drinks at the cafe

"Matcha Scone" - 450 yen, a fluffy scone made with fragrant matcha and filled with cream

The sweets at PARK PEAK change daily, so you can look forward to seeing what's on offer that day. Their scones are especially popular and have a good reputation. Of course, they also have a wide selection of drinks, including coffee, cafe latte, and craft beer, and their location near Odori Park is also excellent. This is a new popular spot in Sapporo that you can visit at any time, from morning to night, and you'll be satisfied no matter what time of day you visit.

See more articles from "PEAK PARK"

Entering the store, baked goods and miscellaneous goods are lined up on the first floor (prices are from the pre-opening period)

"The Cafe with No Name Yet" opened in Minami Ward, Sapporo in March 2025. This cafe, located in a residential area, is a warm and retro space made of Sapporo soft stone and southern Hokkaido cedar. The first floor sells baked goods and miscellaneous goods, while the second floor is the cafe floor, and it has become a popular shop with a constant stream of customers since its opening.

Original sweets made by pastry chefs, including "Soft Stone Cake," are popular

"Soft Stone Cake" 650 yen. 100 yen discount when purchased with a drink.

We recommend the "Soft Stone Cake," which is inspired by Sapporo soft stone, the concept behind this shop. It is a limited edition sweet that can be enjoyed in various arrangements depending on the season. In addition, the "Café Noir," which combines a chocolate brownie base with rich chocolate mousse, goes perfectly with coffee.

A refreshing, rich coffee that pairs perfectly with sweets

"Original Blend" - 600 yen, perfectly roasted between medium and medium-dark roast

The shop's signature coffee is an original blend roasted in the roaster installed in the store. It is a blend of beans from Kenya, Indonesia, and Brazil, and has a flavor that goes well with any dessert. You can also enjoy cold-brewed iced coffee that is extracted slowly over 8 hours, and single-origin coffee (made using only beans from a specific region) that changes daily.

See more articles about "The Cafe with No Name Yet"

Conveniently located just a 3-minute walk from Odori Subway Station. The interior has a relaxing atmosphere.

ONIYANMA COFFEE&BEER is a cafe where you can enjoy authentic specialty coffee, perfect for sightseeing or shopping in Odori, Sapporo. Equipped with an espresso machine and grinder, the cafe boasts a barista carefully brewing the perfect coffee.

Breakfast and lunch options are also available. Coffee is also available at a discount when purchased as a set.

"Cheese Honey Toast" from the Lunch Set (Set C). 880 yen with a drink (Americano).

They are open from 8am, and the toast used in their morning set is made with bread made with Hokkaido wheat from the popular local shop "Boulangerie Paume." Lunch dishes include "Vegetable Taco Rice" and "Lotus Root Keema Curry," and their famous coffee is also available as a set with lunch for a great deal.

The homemade sweets are also very popular. Wi-Fi and power outlets are also available, making the place extremely comfortable.

"Tiramisu" carefully made from mascarpone, 680 yen

The sweets are also authentic, made by a pastry chef. There is a wide variety of items on the menu that go perfectly with coffee, including the popular "Tiramisu," known for its light texture and rich flavor, as well as "Catalana" and "Black Sesame Cheesecake." The shop also has Wi-Fi and seats with power outlets, making it perfect for those who want to concentrate on work or other tasks. No matter what time of day you visit, this is a place where you can cherish your time.

See more articles from "ONIYANMA COFFEE&BEER"

The space, designed by an owner who has experience designing and constructing various stores, is popular

Koshundo is located in a residential area in Fujino, Minami Ward, a 30-minute drive from central Sapporo. With a variety of seating options, including mountain cabin-style table seating by a fireplace, a raised Japanese-style room, and terrace seating, you'll find your own way to relax. Pets are welcome at the window seats, allowing you to enjoy a relaxing time while feeling the changing seasons.

Pasta made with authentic ingredients that bring out the texture and aroma

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

A popular oil-based pasta dish is "Peperoncino with Plenty of Summer Vegetables and Pancetta." The noodles are made by Italian company De Cecco and have a rough texture that allows them to cling to the sauce. The ingredients are cut into large pieces, allowing you to enjoy the unique texture of each ingredient. The pasta menu also has a wide variety of other dishes, such as carbonara made with tomato sauce, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, egg, and pancetta only.

We also offer carefully selected coffee and sweets that go perfectly with it.

"Koshundo Blend" features a refreshing bitterness and rich aroma, 500 yen

The carefully selected coffee beans are sourced from "Iwai Coffee," a specialty coffee shop in Toyohira Ward, and the bitter blend is sourced from "Kotobuki Coffee" in Chuo Ward. Sweets that go perfectly with coffee, such as "Tarte aux Citrons" and "Gâteau au Chocolat," are also popular. Be sure to experience this establishment where time flows carefully.

See more articles about "Koshundo"

The shop is located just up the elevator hall on the 4th floor of ASTY45

Directly connected to Sapporo Station via an underground passageway, MARK Coffee Club, located inside Asti 45, is a long-established coffee shop founded in 1988. The not-too-bright lighting and well-worn furniture create a nostalgic atmosphere of the Showa and Heisei eras. It's easy to enter even if you're alone, and the space has a quiet and calm atmosphere, with office workers reading newspapers and regular customers spending their time as they please.

Nel drip coffee with a rich aroma and a special touch

"Cappuccina Coffee" 850 yen

All of the coffee at MARK Coffee Club is carefully brewed using a cloth filter. They have a wide selection of coffees, including Mocha, Kilimanjaro, Colombia, and Mandheling. The most popular is the Cappuccina Coffee, which is accented with the aroma of cinnamon sticks. The coffee cups are casually made by Hokkaido artists, including works by potter Hiroyuki Isochi of Yoichi's Gorinkama kiln.

Recommended side dish: Coffee jelly

A hearty "Coffee Jelly" for 650 yen

They also offer a wide variety of coffee variations, including the "Coffee Float" with ice cream and the "Irish Coffee" with whiskey and fresh cream. The "Coffee Jelly" is also highly recommended, with a soft jelly topped with plenty of fresh cream and ice cream. Why not spend some time relaxing in a shop where time seems to stand still?

See more articles about "MARK Coffee Club"

A view of the rows of cherry blossom trees from the shop in spring

Dorothy, located along Soseigawa-dori in Sapporo, is a coffee shop with a classical atmosphere. It opened in 2023 as a sister store of Cafe Kotori, which is popular for its omelet rice. It has a relaxing space with a view from the window, and is well-known for its carefully made Neapolitan pasta.

A carefully prepared Neapolitan. Other popular lunch menu items

The shop's signature dish, "Napolitan" 900 yen

The restaurant's signature dish, Neapolitan, is made with thick noodles that are boiled and left to rest overnight for a chewy texture. It is accented with concentrated meaty flavors, using homemade tomato sauce and homemade pancetta (salted pork belly). Other popular lunch menu items include the "Cafe's Mackerel Set Meal (1,150 yen)," which is limited to 10 servings per day, as well as "Curry Doria" and "Butter Chicken Curry."

Our proud pudding has a firm texture

"Pudding" topped with plenty of fresh cream, 550 yen

They also have a wide selection of sweets, including seasonal tarts that change monthly and rich Basque cheesecake, but the recommended item is the pudding. This is a traditional hard-baked pudding with a firm texture, a slightly bitter caramel sauce that is addictive, and the rich aroma of milk. Its light sweetness makes it an excellent match with coffee.

See more articles about Dorothy

The restaurant mainly has tables for two people, making it easy to come alone.

Hibarido, located in the backstreets of Tanukikoji in Sapporo, is a cafe packed with a variety of charms, from lunch to bar time. From "wine and crepes" in the afternoon to "curry" as a final meal in the evening, it's a place that suits any time and occasion. It's the perfect place to enjoy a lively girls' night with close friends or to spend some relaxing time.

Unique and authentic curry menu

"Maze Tsukimi Curry" has many secret fans

One of their signature dishes is "curry," which they offer in five different bases. Each is unique, including the risotto-like "Mixed Moon Viewing Curry," the appetizing "Spicy Chicken Curry," the "Minced Lamb and Herb Curry" with its excellent combination of herbs and lamb, the hearty "Showa-style Pork Cutlet Curry," and the flavorful "Shrimp and Coconut Curry."

A "greedy course" that lets you enjoy popular desserts and lunch

"Hokkaido Custard Pudding" (half size)

If you're visiting for the first time, we recommend the "Nissendo Special Course," which lets you enjoy the popular menu. It includes a half-size curry of the day, your choice of crepe, a half-size Hokkaido custard pudding, and a drink. You can enjoy a little bit of each of the different menu items. This is a great place to come for lunch or tea time, and also serves as a bar in the evening.

See more articles about "Nissendo"

It is attached to a movie theater, but is of course open to the public.

KINO CAFÉ, located in the mini-theater "Theatre Kino" on Tanukikoji 6-chome, is the perfect café to stop by after a movie. The calm interior, with its large windows overlooking the street trees, is lined with antique furniture and movie pamphlets, making it a hidden gem in the city center that is popular with people of all ages.

Specialty coffee and sweets that change with the seasons

"Seasonal Straight Coffee Costa Rica" 680 yen

The coffee selection changes with the season, taking into consideration the perfect match with the seasonal cakes. The coffee beans are sourced from "Tsugumi Coffee and Sweets," a popular shop in Sapporo, and are renowned for their high quality. Many regular customers also look forward to the seasonal original cakes made with seasonal ingredients.

A rare certified "delicious tea shop" in Hokkaido

If you order tea in a pot, you can choose your favorite cup.

The shop has also been certified as a "delicious tea shop" by the Japan Tea Association, and serves tea leaves selected from all over the country in pots. The "cake plate" allows you to enjoy your tea even more, and is a great way to enjoy a little bit of each of four types of cake and cookies. Whether you're visiting for a movie, coffee, tea, or sweets, you'll be sure to be satisfied. This is the place you'll want to visit on a day when you want to relax and unwind.

See more articles about "KINO CAFÉ"

Even locals have surprisingly never been there? The cafe space on the second floor of the shop

Sapporo Shinkuraya Main Store, a long-established Japanese confectionery shop located in Tanukikoji Shopping Street 6-chome, has a quiet cafe space on the second floor. The charm of this calm space, which retains the atmosphere of the Showa era, is that you can leisurely enjoy Japanese sweets, including the famous Hanazono Dango.

Enjoy the famous "Hanazono Dango" in a set of five, as well as a satisfying light meal menu.

"Hanazono Dango 5-piece set" with a drink for fun tasting and comparing, 1,160 yen

The recommended "Hanazono Dango 5-piece Set" is a luxurious set that allows you to enjoy five different flavors: black bean paste, white bean paste, sesame, matcha, and soy sauce. The bean paste is artistically layered using a technique called "Yamagata Itto-ryu." The drink included with the set is your choice of coffee, tea, cola, or orange juice.

A wide selection of sweets unique to Japanese confectionery shops, including anmitsu and kanten

"Anmitsu" with beautiful glossy bean paste

Other popular sweets include "Anmitsu" and "Akanten." The refreshing agar jelly is enhanced with flavorful red bean paste and seasonal fruits, making it both visually and tastefully satisfying. The sweetness is modest, highlighting the elegance that only Japanese sweets can offer. There is also a light meal menu, making it a hidden gem that makes you want to stop by on your walk around town and experience the typical Sapporo "Japanese cafe time."

See more articles about "Sapporo Shinkuraya"

*All prices include tax. *Store details and menu prices are current as of the time of interview. Please check the official website or social media of each store for the latest information.