| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1000 |
| Opening Hours | 10:00 - 19:00 |
| Closed | Sundays |
| Contact | 011-7264-988 |
| Notes | 50, small table and counter seating, credit card accepted, parking space for 2, smoking allowed |
| Location | This cafe is in northern Sapporo. It is a 6 minute walk from North 24 subway station. After exiting the station at exit 1, walk north 4 blocks and 3 blocks west. It is just by the main street that runs north to south. 〒001-0026 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Kita Ward, Kita 26 Jonishi, 5 Chome−2−1 Kosei House 1F |
Soiree is a pretty interesting cafe and diner on a corner in northern Sapporo. It is run by a nice elderly couple. Although they speak no English they are very friendly and accommodating. This cafe is reminiscent of those old sixties diners. They have large counter seating plus some small tables lining the windows that face the street. They have blinds instead of curtains which creates the scene. It is not a really easy coffee shop to access and most of their clientele will be regulars who live in the area. They have some nice cafe food here and decent coffee. Smoking is allowed here, hence the sixties feel. On the menu, there are some pastas, hamburger steaks, plus fried chicken and curries. Each dish looks pretty appetizing! This is an old cafe but the layout and style makes it for a cool dining experience. Enjoy!
The coffees here are sufficient. The best thing about this place is the food and the atmosphere. The coffee is cheap and the lunch sets are affordable. You are looking at around ¥1000 which is a good price for a lunch or dinner.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1000 |
| Opening Hours | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Closed | Tuesdays |
| Contact | 011-2072-244 |
| Notes | Seating 60, outside seating, upstairs seating, free coffee samples, wifi, credit card available, no smoking, no parking, take out available, no power points for charging |
| Location | The coffee shop is located in the Tanuki Koji shopping arcade on the 1st block. It is only a 5 minute walk from Odori subway station. Head south from the exit until you reach the Tanuki-koji shopping arcade, and then simply turn left and walk two blocks. The cafe will be on the right hand side. 1 Chome-12-12 Minami 3 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0063 |
Mermaid Coffee Roasters is a nice coffee shop located in Sapporo on the 1st block of the Tanuki Koji Shopping Arcade. It has two floors as well as outside seating which faces directly onto the arcade. It is a popular spot and you can either enjoy your coffee indoors or get take away. Mermaid Coffee Roasters is just across from Soseigawa Park which is a nice place to sit and relax in Sapporo. The decor has an air of fantasy about it with warm colors, a cloud like ceiling and sculptures around the store. One thing this coffee shop that others don’t is that they have free coffee samples in the store. You can sample up to about ten different coffees. There is a not much food here and they primarily focus on coffee. They have same hand made cakes here to have with your coffee. Downstairs there are benches and upstairs is more for lounges and a more homely atmosphere. This is a good coffee shop to enjoy while in Sapporo.
There are no plugs to use charge your computer here so might not be perfect for those wishing to work while they have a coffee. The staff here are exceptionally friendly and are very good. This is a good coffee to enjoy!
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥300 per icecream |
| Opening Hours | Generally from morning until 17:00 |
| Closed | |
| Contact | http://yamanakabokujyou.co.jp/ |
| Notes | Icecream chain, 5 locations around west Hokkaido area |
| Location | There are a couple of stores in Otaru, one in Ishikari, and a couple just outside Sapporo city. |
Yamanaka Ranch is located 30km southwest of Sapporo City. The main ranch can be found along route 393 in Ochiai, Akaigawa Village. Akaigawa Village was one of the first villages to join the “Japan’s Most Beautiful Villages Association” in 2005. The founder, Junko Yamanaka, started dairy farming at the ranch in 1970. Since then, Yamanaka has produced some delicious dairy products. Yamanka Ranch itself is a beautiful spot to visit. It is between Otaru and Kutchan, though you don’t have to travel to Yamanaka Ranch to enjoy its products. There are some small Yamanaka Ranch soft cream (ice cream) outlets around western Hokkaido. The ice creams sold here are only about ¥300 each. There is an ice cream store near Ishikari Beach, by the ocean. There is another in Otaru, plus another in Fukidashi Park at the base of Mt. Yotei, and the last is just across from Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill. These are delicious ice creams that are a nice feature no matter where you are visiting in west Hokkaido.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1000 - ¥2000 |
| Opening Hours | 11:30 - 17:00 |
| Closed | Mondays & Tuesdays |
| Contact | - |
| Notes | Burger restaurant, seating 15, take out ok, no parking |
| Location | Located at Lake Toya. The burger restaurant is on the east end of the main street in the Toya onsen village. It is only a few minutes walk from any of the onsen hotels there. 70-6 Toyakoonsen, Toyako, Abuta District, Hokkaido 049-5721 |
There is only one burger restaurant in Toya and it is Hydune. It is a very popular spot to grab a burger whether to eat in, or to get some take away and enjoy a lunch down by the lake. The staff are very friendly and can speak English as well which is a bonus. They have about half a dozen different style burgers on their menu. The burger set comes with some crispy fried potato wedges and a drink. They also serve coffee at Hydune so this is also a good option to grab one and go and sit down by the lake. The burgers on the menu include an American Burger, a Rich Cheese Burger, a Toya Guru Guru Burger which includes a curly sausage plus the usual paddy, tomato, and lettuce, a Cajun Burger, and a Teriyaki Burger. There are extra toppings that you can add on to the burger. These burgers are around ¥1500 depedning on your choice and will cost a little moire if you want to add extras to it.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥3000 - ¥5000 |
| Opening Hours | 07:00 - 15:00 |
| Closed | Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays |
| Contact | 011-251-5362 |
| Notes | Small restaurant, fresh seafood, no parking (paid parking nearby), seating 5 (can reserve a seat at a specific time) |
| Location | This restaurant can be found in central Sapporo and is part of the Nijo Market. To get here, the market is on the east side of the Tanuki Koji shopping arcade. It's a walkable distance from anywhere in central Sapporo. For those outside of Sapporo, get off at Odori subway station. From here it is a 3 minute walk. 〒060-0053 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 3 Johigashi, 1 Chome−８ |
You can’t get much fresher seafood then at a seafood market! Ta Ke E Sushi is located in Sapporo and is in the Nijo Market. The market is in central Sapporo across from the Tanuki Koji Shopping arcade. There are a few very small restaurants here where sightseers and locals alike can go shopping for seafood and sample some fresh produce. The seating numbers here are tiny, of usually up to five places. But if the restaurant is full, then you will be given a time to during the day to come back. The menu here is a little expensive but still very affordable. You can enjoy all kinds of seafood here but the sushi is recommended. They have sea urchin, crab and scallops you can grill as part of the menu. You are eating on small tables on the sidewalk and get a real great experience. In winter they have small fires to keep you warm.
Ta Ke E Sushi is recommended if you are looking for a real sushi experience. Not only are you getting the freshest sushi but you are dining in a real Japanese fish market. This is a great experience for tourists whilst visiting Sapporo
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥600 - ¥1200 depending on meal |
| Opening Hours | 10:00 - 21:00 generally |
| Closed | |
| Contact | - |
| Notes | Fast food store, multiple locations throughout Hokkaido, take out, drive through, delivery available, credit card accepted |
| Location | Multiple locations in every major city and town in Hokkaido. |
Kentucky Fried Chicken first came to Japan in 1970. The franchise began from an experimental store that opened up in March 1970. The first Kentucky Fried Chicken store opened officially in Nagoya in November of the same year. Since then the franchise has opened 1200 stores nationwide. The system is the same as other countries with dine in or take away options. There is also a drive through option with a lot the stores. You can enjoy your favorite meals here. The taste is the same and you can pay via cash or card is now accepted. In Japan, Kentucky Fried Chicken is hugely popular with Christmas and is the go to Christmas Eve dinner for most families. You can find a Kentucky store in every main town throughout Hokkaido. The ordering is simple and the menu will have an english translation with each picture. Since 2024 the stores have introduced a self ordering system on a touch panel in the store making it even easier for tourists. Even here in Japan, you can enjoy the original taste of Kentucky as you did back in your home country.