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Cafés

In Sapporo, coffee culture percolates vibrantly alongside its esteemed tea traditions. Renowned for its chilly winters, Sapporo embraces coffee as a warming elixir, with numerous cosy cafés dotting its streets. Locals and visitors alike indulge in meticulously brewed cups, often served alongside delicate pastries or hearty sandwiches. Tea culture in Sapporo is equally revered, influenced by Japanese traditions that honour the art of tea-making, from serene tea ceremonies to the daily enjoyment of green tea varieties like matcha.

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Eight Ricefield Cafe

This café, with its rounded tables and a New York-inspired design, is so popular among locals and visitors that a reservation is required. Their specialities are creamy Italian desserts, pizza and other Western …

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Miyakoshiya Coffee

Miyakoshiya offers a cosy atmosphere with pleasant music and tasty coffee. A great alternative to come and relax after a day of …

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Brown Books Café

Brown Books Café offers a unique opportunity to sit down in peace and quiet and enjoy a good book while sipping on a hot coffee. The first floor has a quaint shop selling organic coffee beans, newspapers and coffee related goods. The second floor is a small café with Japanese and English …

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Kotobuki Coffee

Kick off your day before the sightseeing at this wood-dominated coffee shop. Their menu includes a wide choice of coffee and tea served with delightful …

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SATURDAYS Chocolate Factory Cafe

SATURDAYS Chocolate Factory Cafe is a local brand that makes chocolate from raw cocoa beans. Attached to the coffee shop is a factory where visitors can see first-hand how these popular hand-crafted chocolate bars are made. Hot chocolate, choco-latte and brownies are just a few hits from their large …

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Snow Brand Parlor

The Snow Brand Parlor café is famous among locals and visitors for its "Snow Royal" ice cream, created in honour of a Showa emperor. Here, matcha lovers will likely swoon over the matcha affogato; other than their popular ice cream they also serve more than 30 different types of cakes and parfait, all made …

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ISHIYA Café

Ishiya Café, popular for Its Shiroi Koibito - a sandwiched chocolate cookie - is the place to drink some hot chocolate, have parfait and cakes, all made with Hokkaido fresh dairy products, or to have a light but delightful …

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Nana’s Green Tea

This café strives to give you that authentic and unique tea experience. Qualified staff will instruct you all about Japanese tea, hot water and ceremonies while you relax and soak in the atmosphere. Various matcha drinks and matcha parfait make this tea room attractive for many …

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