9 of the Finest Sweets You Absolutely Will Want to Eat from Sapporo’s Kingdom of Sweets Discover Oishii Japan -SAVOR JAPAN -Japanese Restaurant Reservation Guide-

Update-date: Jun 18 2020

Author: SAVOR JAPAN

Categories: Sapporo

9 of the Finest Sweets You Absolutely Will Want to Eat from Sapporo’s Kingdom of Sweets

Sapporo, a famous sightseeing spot that is popular with many tourists, has become known as the Kingdom of Sweets. There have been many kinds of “namara” delicious sweets originating from this kingdom that you will surely want to try. (Namara is a word from the Hokkaido dialect that translates to “very” or “extremely”).

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1. Bar plus Sweets Two Rings

Bar plus Sweets Two Rings is a place where you can enjoy the sweetest of sweets. With warm lighting and a mature atmosphere, you can enjoy an abundance of alcoholic beverages and carefully crafted handmade sweets. The star attraction of this store is its [Purin Parfait]. Exquisite sweetness fills your mouth with every bite of the handmade pudding. Another popular gem is the [Sweets Go-ten Moriawase], where you can choose 5 sweets from a selection of 20, including cake, ice cream, fruit and others. you name it! Each one is made in a manageable size (they also go great with your favorite alcoholic beverage). Please come and enjoy!

Bar plus Sweets Two Rings

Open: Tuesday - Sunday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays
Dinner 6:00 pm - 2:00 am
Closed: Monday
Average price: Dinner 3,000 JPY
Access: 2 minutes walk from Exit 2 of Susukino Station. Look for the building with the big Santa. It's on the second floor.
Address: 2F, J-BOX Bldg., Minami 3-jo Nishi 4 Chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido
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2. & Sweets! Sweets! Buffet! Alice

A healthy, delicious, buffet-style restaurant where you can enjoy a variety of luxurious sweets and other foods has opened on the 2nd floor of Le trois, which is located along the main street park! The food and interior is based on "Alice in Wonderland", which is made to be especially appealing to girls. In addition to sweets, you can also try salads, pizza, pasta and omelettes made with fresh ingredients. Inside the restaurant, there is a "chocolate fountain" where you can enjoy either regular or strawberry-flavored chocolate! Come celebrate the finest sweets and meals in a cute space.

& Sweets! Sweets! Buffet! Alice

Open: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Closed: Irregular Follows Le trois
Average price: Dinner 1,600 JPY / Lunch 1,600 JPY
Access: Directly connected to Exit 24 (B2F entrance) of Odori Station on Sapporo Municipal Subway Toho Line.
Address: 2F, Le trois, 1-13, Odori Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido
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3. NOYMOND Organic Cafe

A restaurant where you can enjoy safe dishes that use carefully selected organic ingredients. It is popular among ladies in Japan. The most popular item is [French Toast]. The secret behind its popularity lies in the effort put into baking. Baguettes are given their moist texture by immersing them overnight in a special appareil made from raw milk produced in Tokachi, Hokkaido, and fresh eggs. They have a wide variety of items, such as pancakes and French toast, so please give them a try!

NOYMOND Organic Cafe Le trois Branch

Open: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm)
Closed: Irregular Following Le trois
Average price: Dinner 1,200 JPY / Lunch 1,080 JPY
Access: Directly connected to Exit 24 (B2F entrance) of Odori Station on Sapporo Municipal Subway Toho Line.
Address: 8F, Le trois, 1-13, Odori Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido

4. Teatro Di Massa

This restaurant boasts an open kitchen counter with a 360° overlook, making it feel like a stage. The exquisite Italian regional cuisine crafted in this space is produced from the unique sense of the chefs. They use unique ingredients from Hokkaido. Many of the dishes are made by chefs who have traveled around various restaurants, both domestically and internationally, in order to produce gorgeous but subtle cuisine. Their beautiful arrangements are made to give you a taste of the seasons. Courses and desserts for lunch use seasonal ingredients.

Teatro Di Massa

Open: [Thursday - Sunday, National Holidays] Lunch starting from 12:00 pm (L.O. 1:30 pm)
[Monday, Wednesday - Sunday, National Holidays] Dinner 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm (last entry) Bar time starting from 9:00 pm
Closed: Tuesday *Open if it is a National Holiday
Average price: Dinner 12,000 JPY / Lunch 2,800 JPY
Access: 7 minutes walk from Susukino Station. Leave Tanukikoji 7 Chome and it is on the 8 Chome south side building.
Address: 2F, Taiyou Bldg., 8-7, Minami Sanjo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido
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5. Piano Cafe Rucola

Piano Cafe Rucola was originally opened in December 2015 by its piano playing owner, who had the idea to create a calm and relaxing space by combining a cafe with a piano. Inside the restaurant, there is a grand piano, and the interior is decorated with a tree motif in order to create a comfortable space. Handmade sweets are made using low GI sugar, agave syrup, sweet alcohol - anything that can substitute white sugar, so you can taste the sweetness of the ingredients. [Genmai Mochi no Ichigo Berry Zenzai] is a zesty homemade dessert, sweetened with fructose, that goes excellent with the berry sauce. In this cozy space, you can taste delicious food and sweets.

Piano Cafe Rucola

Open: [Weekdays] 10:00 am - 5:00 pm (L.O. 4:30 pm) *Vegetarian plate set and gluten-free curry plate must be reserved the day before.
[Saturday] 10:00 am - 7:00 pm (L.O. 6:30 pm) *Vegetarian plate set and gluten-free curry plate must be reserved the day before.
Closed: Sunday Other irregular days (including regular days)
Average price: 1,200 JPY
Access: 10 minutes by car from Oyachi Station. Directly opposite from the Corean School, near the Arboriculture Center (Jugei Center).
Address: 3-5-8, Hiraoka 4-jo, Kiyota-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido

6. Eight Rice Field Cafe

In a fashionable and attractive space, Eight Rice Field Cafe is a designer's cafe that was imagined in New York. This large restaurant can accommodate up to 100 people! You can enjoy it with friends and loved ones in various situations, like wedding after parties. The dessert menu has many items that are irresistible for sweets lovers, such as [Catalana], [Pancakes], and [Parfait]. The [Strawberry Whip Pancake] is the pride of the store! You can thoroughly enjoy the deliciousness of stewed sweet strawberry sauce and pancakes.

Eight Rice Field Cafe

Open: 5:00 pm - 6:00 am (L.O. 5:00 am)
[Friday, Saturday] Open until 7:00 am (L.O. 6:00 am)
Closed: None
Average price: 2,500 JPY [Party Plan] From 2,500 JPY
Access: 3 minutes walk from Lafiler Exit of Susukino Station
Address: 1F, Alto Bldg., Minami 5-jo Nishi 4, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido
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7. RISTRANTE CANOFILO

Since its opening, the original creations of the Italian chefs at this restaurant have been a big hit with customers. The [Nama Choko] (raw chocolate), known as a specialty of RISTRANTE CANOFILO, changes from time to time, making you want to come back again and again. This includes the rare raw chocolate types that are based on miso and soy sauce. There are always at least 7 varieties on offer for you to try. If you eat one piece, you will be fascinated by its rich and mellow taste. How about trying it together with one (or more) of the more than 200 different kinds of Italian wines available that have been selected by a sommelier?

RISTRANTE CANOFILO (Previously RISTORANTE TERZINA)

Open: Lunch 11:30 am - 3:30 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm)
Dinner 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm)
Closed: Irregular Please check the official website
Average price: Dinner 10,000 JPY / Lunch 3,000 JPY
Access: 3 minutes walk from Odori Station. Head south after going through Exit 35 and turn left at the first traffic light. It is to the right of the intersection on the second floor of the brick building.
Address: 2F, Asuka Bldg., 1-8-2, Minami 2-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido
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8. Pâtisserie Petit Chocolat

The delicious taste of sweets from Pâtisserie Petit Chocolat will put a smile on your face without you even realizing. This restaurant boasts of the many repeat customers that come in for various situations, such as for tea time, buying gifts, and on special occasions. The beautiful cakes lined up in their showcase will put you at a loss for what to choose. This restaurant is great if you want to enjoy different cakes depending on the season. Besides cakes, bread and baked goods are also available, which make excellent presents.

Pâtisserie Petit Chocolat

Open: 11:00 am - 7:30 pm
Closed: Monday, Tuesday once a month
Average price: 1,001 JPY - 1,500 JPY
Address: 14, Odori Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido
Source: Hitosara (Japanese)

9. PecheGrand

Just a 5 minute walk from Sapporo Station, PecheGrand is a stylish cafe facing the red brick terrace where many tourists visit. More than 10 different types of Gateau are always displayed in their showcase. "All the Day - Morning to Evening" is the concept, with many customers spending their time enjoying delicious sweets, dishes, and drinks at any time. The inside of the store is fashionable and calm, and on sunny days, you can enjoy your meal in the warm sunshine on the beautiful terrace.

PecheGrand

Open: [Monday - Saturday] 8:00 am - 11:00 pm (Drink L.O. 10:30 pm/A la carte L.O. 10:00 pm/Course L.O. 9:00 pm)
[Sunday, National Holidays] 8:00 am - 10:00 pm (Drink L.O. 9:30 pm/A la carte L.O. 9:00 pm/Course L.O. 8:00 pm)
Closed: None (New Year’s Eve: Closes at 9:00 pm / New Year’s Day: Holiday)
Average price: 501 JPY - 1,000 JPY
Address: 1F, Akarenga Terrace, 4-1, Nishi, Chuo-ku Kita 2-jo, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido
Source: Hitosara (Japanese)

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