This is a convenient coffee shop along the main walkway that runs between Sapporo Station and Sapporo subway station. It is usually quite busy and can be difficult to find seating for more than three people. Once inside, though, you can enjoy a large selection of coffees, teas and soft drinks.

This is a great Izakaya which has fantastic views overlooking Odori Park. If you do want the perfect window seat, then it's best to make a reservation prior. Aburiya is located in the Hokuyo Bank building on the 4th floor.

This is a very unique izakaya in the center of Sapporo. What sets this place apart from anywhere else is not only the decor but the menu. Upon entering, you will see a huge array of toys, posters, and other memorabilia from the 1950`s. It's a great look and what sets it all off is the lighting and the music.

Burger King not a super well known fast food chain in Japan but it is spreading. This chain serves as a guilty pleasure for those expats living in Hokkaido, or maybe as a rare escape from Japanese food for those traveling from abroad. There are only six Burger King stores currently in Hokkaido as of 2025, so finding one is a little rare.

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.

McDonald's history in Japan goes all the way back to 1971. The first McDonald's restaurant opened its doors to the public in July 1971, in Ginza at the ground floor of the Ginza Mitsukoshi department store. On the menu at that time was the Hamburger, Cheeseburger, Flit-O-Fish, Big Mac, French Fries, Apple Pie, and the McShake. Since then, there are thousands of restaurants all over Japan.

The history of Mister Donut goes back to 1955 and was originally under the name 'Dunkin Donuts'. It is the brain child of Harry Winokur and William Rosenburg. When the partnership split, Mister Donut was created with stores mainly in Asia and Dunkin Donuts staying in North America. The first Mister Donut opened in Osaka in 1971.