Cocono Susukino

Admission
Opening Hours10:00 - 21:00 Supermarket & stores
11:00 - 00:00 Restaurants & bars
09:00 - 0:100 Cinema (depending on screen times)
Closed
Contact
NotesDepartment store, restaurants, casino, movie theatre, supermarket, bars, hotel
Location /
Getting There
Located in central Susukino, Sapporo. The shopping complex is found directly above Susukino subway station. It is on the main crossroads in Susukino.
Japan, 064-0804 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 4 Jonishi, 4 Chome−1

Cocono Susukino was built on the remnants of the old Lafilier building with construction being completed in December 2023. This department store sits on the main crossroads that pass through Susukino. Cocono faces the famous ‘Nikka Sign’ and the MacDonalds across the road. It is an impressive building and was designed as new “playground where people can enjoy  themselves through a wide variety of experiences, from exciting to restful”. So, what can be found here? There is a supermarket with direct access to Susukino subway station. On the next several floors there are shops, restaurants, bars, a casino area, plus a movie theatre and a hotel. Cocono is a step up from older designs and the space is used well, with an outside viewing area, plus it has seating areas throughout and stylish concept bars and restaurants. 

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B2 floorSupermarket
B1 floorFlower store, Starbucks, wine, smoke store, cafe & food
1st floorshopping, cosmetics, coffee shop
2nd floorLifestyle and fashion clothing stores
3rd floorThai restaurant, British pub, tempura restaurant, cheese bar, soup curry, teppan spaghetti, chocolate & coffee
4th floorMeat & cavier, teppanyaki restaurant, wine dining bar, oyster bar, casino, western style restaurant, Korean restaurant
5th - 7th floorCinema
7th - 18th floorSapporo Stream Hotel

Aunt Stella’s

ステラおばさんのクッキー
Pricing Guide
(Avg. cost per person)
¥1000
Opening Hours09:00 - 21:30
Closed-
Contact011-209-3447
NotesRestaurant & cafe, seating 40, no smoking
Location /
Getting There
The restaurant is in the underground shopping arcade Apia. Located in Apia Foodwalk. The restaurant is only a 2 minute walk from Sapporo station.
〒060-0005 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Kita 5 Jonishi, 4 Chome-Apia B1F

The Aunt Stella brand comes from a kindergarten teacher in Pennsylvania, whose name was (you guessed it), Stella. Her fragrant and delicious cookies often won the village sweets contest. Her nephew continued the brand and the Aunt Stella flavor made its way to Japanese shores. Aunt Stella’s is great little restaurant/coffee shop/cookie shop that is part of the underground shopping complex, Apia. Apia is right under Sapporo station so it’s a busy area for shopping and having lunch. Aunt Stella is in the ‘foodwalk’ section as one of the first of many restaurants and coffee shops that can be found here. 

Aunt Stella’s has an impressive chain of sixty stores around Japan. There is only one in Hokkaido and that happens to be right by Sapporo station. Here you can get a nice lunch or an equally good cookie! At this restaurant they have some very nice pasta lunch dishes. You can get a coffee and a cookie of your choice as part of the set. But the main attraction at this store is of course the cookies. There are over a dozen handmade cookies that can be eaten in store or taken home. Simply take your pick and then you can order a beverage to sit down and enjoy a nice coffee or tea with a friend. 

Gram Bay Area

Gram ベイエリア函館
Pricing Guide
(Avg. cost per person)
¥1000 - ¥2000
Opening Hours11:00 - 19:00
ClosedTuesdays
Contact011-3884-6210
https://www.cafe-gram.com
NotesCafe & restaurant, parking for 8, no smoking
Location /
Getting There
The cafe is located in central Hakodate near the harbor. The cafe is just a two minute walk from Jujigai subway station (4 stops from Hakodate station). For those with a car, there is a small parking spot out the front.
12-3 Suehirocho, Hakodate, Hokkaido 040-0053

This restaurant is famous for its pancakes in the city of Hakodate. These fluffy three tiered pancakes are served throughout the day and a stacked to a considerable height on your plate! Due to the popularity of these pancakes tickets are usually needed to order. The premium pancakes are only for certain times during the day, and it can take a while for your order to come so be prepared. Once they do arrive, these are really good! There is also a large pancake cushion for a photo opportunity to remember your visit.

Besides the premium pancakes, they have some good lunches to enjoy. A bit of sweet and savory to go with your coffee. The lunches here include small pancakes served with thick bacon, avocado, eggs and a hamburger patty. The perfect brunch! There is also toast and cream. Side dishes include a healthier salad or soup. While in Hakodate, this is not a bad place to drop into. There is plenty of seating, so its a good for groups, and there is enough parking around the store. Interestingly, they have other stores in America. 

Sakae Mochi

㈲栄餅
Opening Hours7:00 - 17:00
Closed-
Contact0138-22-5482
NotesConfectionary store, Japanese sweets, small parking area next door
Location /
Getting There
Located in Hakodate and is a 5 minute walk from the closest tram station, Uoichibadori Station. Once alighting the street car, head east.
5-13 Sakaecho, Hakodate, Hokkaido 040-0041

Sakae Mochi is an old style Japanese confectionary store. This old style sweets store excels in dumplings and daifuku made with elegant sweet bean paste. Daifuku is a sweet consisting of small round mochi (rice cake) stuffed with sweet filling. The filling is most commonly anko, sweetened red bean paste made from azuki beans. These soft cakes are usually enjoyed with Japanese green tea. This store is popular with the locals where you can pick up some home made goodies. 

Especially now in the big cities, most people do their shopping at the large supermarkets where they may pick up some mochi or sweets. Convenience stores, likewise are also places to pick up some confectionary. To support the local stores, this place is a much better option to buy traditional Japanese sweets. Not only are they home made, you are supporting the local economy , and most importantly, they taste better and are fresh onto the shelves. Sakae Mochi is a great place to go and have a look, and why not buy a sweet or two! 

Cafe Blue

カフェブルー
Pricing Guide
(Avg. cost per person)
¥500- ¥1500
Opening Hours11:00 - 19:00
Closed-
Contact011-512-1916
https://www.cafeblue.jp/
NotesCoffee shop, seating 50, wifi, cards accepted, take out available, parking, no reservations
Location /
Getting There
Located in western Sapporo. It is a 4 minute walk from the 'Ropeway Iriguchi Station' (Exit 2) on the Sapporo tram line. The cafe is also just a 5 minute walk from the ropeway to Mt. Moiwa.
16 Chome-9-12 Minami 19 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0919

Cafe Blue is a homely coffee shop that was renovated from an old folks house. It is tucked away at the foot of Mt. Moiwa and with natural light streaming through the large windows, and with its old rustic, wooden interior, this is a great spot to enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner. Cafe Blue is most famous for its fluffy pancakes and its fresh cream. These are served with fresh Hokkaido ingredients creating a delicious sweet and savory meal. Eggs Benedict, a thick slice of bacon, fresh salad served with pancakes or waffles. Perfect for brunch!

Being just a short walk from the Mt. Moiwa Ropeway, why not drop in after or before a trip to the top of the mountain! Cafe Blue is not too touristy and is a quiet place to have  a coffee or a meal. Besides the pancakes, they have an excellent green keema curry, a shiretoko chicken teriyaki plate, and an octopus ragout sauce pasta, plus a few seasonal dishes. The sweets are just as impressive with scones, cakes, and parfaits, and of course pancakes with sweet toppings. Try the pancakes with blueberry rare cheese! The menu comes with pictures so it is easy to order. Cafe Blue is definitely worth a visit.

Kinotoya Bake

きのとや
Pricing Guide
(Avg. cost per person)
¥170 per cheese tart, ¥1080 6 cheese tarts
¥350 per custard apple pie
¥380 ice cream
Opening Hours09:00 - 22:00 Sapporo station
10:00 - 20:00 Pole town
Closed-
Contact011-804-7770 Sapporo station
0120-246-161 Pole town
NotesCheese cake & confectionary store
Location /
Getting There
1st location is at Sapporo station.
〒060-0806 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Kita Ward, Kita 6 Jonishi, 3 Chome, JR Sapporo Station Satsueki East
2nd location is in Pole Town. It is a 3 minute walk from Odori subway station and Susukino subway station.
〒060-0062 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 2 Jonishi, 3 Chome, Sapporo Underground Town Pole Town

Kinotoya Bake is part of the Kinotoya company. This delicious store is located in the popular shopping center called Pole Town. There is also a store at Sapporo Station. This store is easily accessed and you can definitely smell the mouth watering aromas as you walk past. This store has three items on offer. Their baked cheese tarts (which is the most popular item here),  freshly baked custard apple pies, and a soft ice creams. The tarts and apple pies are the perfect match with a tea or coffee. As Hokkaido is famous for its dairy and baked goods, this store is often busy with customers. 

 

 
 

 

The tarts and pies here are baked fresh, and you can see these mouth watering treats being made through the glass screen at the front of the store. The smell is fantastic. The baked cheese tarts use milk, wheat, eggs, and fresh cream cheese from Hokkaido and is the most popular item. You can buy these individually or as a set of six to take home! They last up to three days in the fridge. (The freshly baked custard apple pies can last up to two days). And for those hot days outside, they have milk ice creams served in a cone. With Kinotoya Bake being so near Odori park, you can take your treats up outside and enjoy them on the benches.