Kissa Kondo, a baked goods specialty store, quietly opened in a residential area of Toyohira Ward, Sapporo, in March 2025. This new store, marked by a yellow sign, is gradually becoming a hot topic among locals as a place they can casually drop in for baked goods.

Approximately 10 types of baked goods are available every day

They offer a variety of baked goods depending on the season, with the most popular being their gluten-free muffins made with rice flour, which are made with rice oil instead of butter, so they stay fluffy even when they cool.

"Blueberry and Rare Cheese Rice Flour Muffin" 400 yen

The classic "Blueberry and Rare Cheese Rice Flour Muffin" is a perfect combination of sweet and sour berries and rich cheese, while the "Corn and Custard Rice Flour Muffin" has a distinctive Hokkaido aroma and gentle sweetness.

"Corn and custard rice flour muffin" 420 yen (limited time only)

Other items in the lineup include "Anko Banana Bread," which lets you enjoy the simple sweetness of red bean paste, "Chocolate Banana Bread" (420 yen), which has a fun texture thanks to its glutinous barley, and the colorful traditional British sweet "Blueberry Trifle."New items are introduced each season, so you can discover different flavors every time you visit.

The irresistibly fragrant "Anko Banana Bread" 400 yen

"Blueberry Trifle" 720 yen. In the future, we plan to offer the traditional French pastry "Fran Patissier."

Cookies, a classic baked confectionery, are also popular. The "Pumpkin Vegetable Cookies" have a crumbly texture made with vegetable powder and are free of the eight specified allergens, making them a great choice for those with allergies. The large "Burdock and Peanut Cookies" are a fragrant treat made with black sesame paste.

The one in the front is "Burdock and Peanut Cookies" for 300 yen, and the one in the back is "Pumpkin Vegetable Cookies" for 250 yen.

Coffee beans are also available for purchase in store. Blended coffee is 1,100 yen for 100g, and cold brew coffee is 2,200 yen for 5 servings (175g).

The drink menu is also impressive. The specialty coffee from Allpress Espresso, popular in New Zealand, is a rare treat that can only be enjoyed in a limited number of places in Sapporo. It features a clean aftertaste and a gorgeous aroma, and pairs perfectly with baked goods. Other options include lattes made with soy milk or oat milk, decaf, matcha lattes made with Uji matcha from Gyokusuien, a long-established Sapporo coffee shop, and chai lattes made with homemade syrup.

The small, neat eat-in space has large windows and a bright atmosphere.

Look for the yellow sign

Kissa Kondo is located in a residential area, and has an atmosphere where you can casually drop in for a snack or a little treat. It's recommended to stop by while sightseeing, but it seems to be a popular shop for locals as a "shop that's close to everyday life." You can buy some to enjoy at home, or give them as gifts to friends and family to share.

The owner, Sayuri Oshima. The name "Kondo" comes from her maiden name.

The man behind "kissa kondo" is Sayuri Oshima. She has visited around 20 countries, mainly in Europe, including on working holidays, and when she started arranging the sweets she came across there in her own way and serving them to friends, the deliciousness of the sweets she created became a hit. "Even the smallest cafes overseas always have gluten-free and vegan items available. I wanted to bring sweets that cater to a variety of lifestyles to Japan as well," says Oshima. "kissa kondo" is the result of that desire.

These sweets, which have a foreign feel to them while also using ingredients that are typical of Hokkaido, make a great souvenir. Check out their official Instagram for the latest information.

*All prices include tax

kissa kondo

■Address: 2-5 Tsukisamu Higashi 1-jo 7-chome, Toyohira-ku, Sapporo ■Business hours: 12:00-18:00 (last orders 17:30) ■Closed: Wednesdays and Thursdays For more details and maps about "kissa kondo," please click here.