Sapporo is not only known for ramen and seafood. The city also has a strong cafe culture, from traditional tea houses to modern coffee roasters and dairy dessert shops.
Here are six cafes in Sapporo worth visiting when you need a break.
1. Maruyama Saryo – Traditional Matcha and Wagashi
Located near Maruyama Park, Maruyama Saryo offers a calm space to enjoy authentic matcha and seasonal Japanese sweets.
Recommended: Matcha with seasonal wagashi
The deep flavor of green tea pairs perfectly with delicate, lightly sweet wagashi.
2. Gyokusuien Main Store – Premium Japanese Tea
Gyokusuien specializes in high-quality Japanese tea. Staff explain the differences between teas, making it easy to choose.
Recommended: Gyokuro tea set
Gyokuro has a smooth texture and natural sweetness.
3. Milk Mura Sapporo – Hokkaido Soft-Serve
Milk Mura focuses on rich Hokkaido soft-serve ice cream with various toppings.
Recommended: Hokkaido milk soft-serve with honey
Creamy ice cream and natural honey create a simple but satisfying dessert.
4. Milk & Parfait Yotsuba – Fresh Dairy Desserts
Located inside Sapporo Stellar Place, this cafe highlights fresh Hokkaido dairy products.
Recommended: Yotsuba Special Milk Parfait
A creamy parfait made with high-quality Hokkaido milk.
5. Mermaid Coffee Roasters – Specialty Coffee
This cafe roasts its beans in-house and focuses on hand-drip coffee.
Recommended: Single-origin coffee
A clean, deep flavor that highlights the character of each bean.
6. Kitakaro Sapporo Honkan Cafe – Sweets in a Historic Building
Set inside a restored historic building designed by Tadao Ando, this cafe is known for Hokkaido sweets.
Recommended: “Yume Fushigi” Cream Puff
A crispy pastry filled with rich custard cream.
These cafes show different sides of Sapporo’s cafe scene—matcha, specialty coffee, and rich Hokkaido dairy desserts—all within easy reach of central stations.
