Seven truly delicious coffee shops in Sapporo, chosen by locals!

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: Last updated: September 11, 2018

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◆Sapporo Central Area

　1. Mingus Coffee

　2.TOKUMITSU COFFEE Café & Beans

　3. ease cafe

　4. Ishi no Kura Gallery Ihayashi

◆Sapporo Central Area

The heart of Sapporo is a classic destination, boasting not only tourist attractions like the TV Tower and Clock Tower, but also numerous shopping malls and department stores.

First, let me introduce a coffee shop located very close to the heart of Sapporo!

1. Mingus Coffee

• Shop introduction
Mingus Coffee exterior
Located right next to Sapporo's Odori Park, at South 1 West 1. From the main street, take a narrow side street and head to the 7th floor of the Osawa Building, marked by "Kanako's Soup Curry Shop".

At first glance, it looks like a completely nondescript building (no offense!), but when you get off the elevator on the 7th floor...
Inside Mingus Coffee It's a shame the photos don't capture the sound, but the lively atmosphere of the shop is truly captivating!　

Mingus Coffee Image Locally, this place is so well-known that it's practically synonymous with delicious coffee. The perfectly balanced bitterness of their coffee has captured the hearts of repeat customers.

・MINGUS COFFEE
Address: 7F, Osawa Building, Minami 1-jo Nishi 1, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido
Nearest station: 1 minute walk from Exit 32 of Odori Subway Station
Hours: 09: 00 ~ 24: 00
Closed holiday: irregular holiday
Official HP: None

2.TOKUMITSU COFFEE Café & Beans

• Shop introduction
tokumitsu-coffee-entrance
This coffee shop is located on the second floor of ODORI BISSE, a building facing Odori Park that also houses the headquarters of Hokuyo Bank, a regional bank in Hokkaido. They also have two other locations, one in the Maruyama area and another in Ishikari City, next to Sapporo. While this isn't their flagship store, its location in BISSE is the most convenient for a quick stop, so we're introducing this one here.

From the counter seats, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Odori Park, so on winter nights you can sip coffee while admiring the illuminations! The illuminations at Odori Park are held every year from late November until Christmas.
(Sapporo White Illumination Official Website:http://white-illumination.jp/)

tokumitsu-coffee-view-snow-festival The interior is much more spacious than the entrance suggests, with roughly 30 seats.

At TOKUMITSU COFFEE, you can enjoy specialty coffee made with carefully selected beans. Their discerning eye and skill are so impressive that they've been called upon as consultants to help launch many cafes in the city.

tokumitsu-coffee-cup This shop offers its original blend, "Sapporo Bisse Blend" (550 yen). It has a subtle acidity and bitterness, and a very refreshing aroma.

・TOKUMITSU COFFEE Café & Beans
Address: 2F, Odori Bisse, 3-chome, Odori West, Chuo-ku, Sapporo City
Nearest station: Directly connected to Odori Subway Station
Hours: 10: 00 ~ 20: 00
Closed days: Open all year round (closed only during the New Year holidays)
Official website:http://tokumitsu-coffee.com/

3. ease cafe

• Shop introduction

ease-cafe-entrance Located about a 7-minute walk from Sapporo Station, ease café is tucked away on the first floor of the student union building. As soon as you open the door, you'll be greeted by the stylish trinkets placed throughout the shop.

ease-cafe-cup-and-pancake Ease Café is also famous for its food, but... believe it or not, the owner of this shop has the impressive achievement of winning the Hokkaido regional championship at the 2012 UCC Coffee Masters competition, hosted by UCC!

Therefore, the coffee brewed by the owner is, of course, superb. It pairs perfectly with the pancakes, so be sure to try them as a set when you order.

ease cafe
Address: 1F, Sapporo Kyowa Women's Student Dormitory, 1-1-8 Kita 9-jo Higashi, Higashi-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido
Nearest station: 7-minute walk from JR Sapporo Station
Opening hours: 11:30-17:00 (Last Order)
Closed: Every Monday and the first Tuesday of the month
Official blog:http://ameblo.jp/ease-cafe/

4. Ishi no Kura Gallery Ihayashi

• Shop introduction

hayashi-view Just a three-minute walk from Sapporo Station, nestled quietly beside a cram school building, is a retro building steeped in history (said to date back to the Taisho era!). That's Ishi no Kura Gallery Ihayashi.

Hayashi-entrance As it's a gallery cafe, the attached gallery displays and sells accessories and other items.
As for the cafe, even during the day, the interior is dimly lit and moody background music plays, making it truly a cafe for adults.

With its rather small setting of just 22 seats and its extremely retro interior, it's easy to feel like you've traveled back in time and become too relaxed.

Of course, the coffee is also top-notch. You can order it on its own and fully enjoy its depth and bitterness, but why not try ordering it as a set with the shop's recommended gateau chocolat?

・Ishi no Kura Gallery Ihayashi
Address: 1-3, Kita 8-jo Nishi 1-chome, Kita-ku, Sapporo City, Hokkaido
Nearest station: 7-minute walk from JR Sapporo Station
Opening hours: 11:30-17:00 (Last Order)
Closed: Every Monday and the first Tuesday of the month

5. Marumi Coffee

• Shop introduction

marumi-entrance Mr. Goto, the owner of Marumi Coffee, is an incredibly skilled coffee maker, having placed third in the World Cup Tasting Championship.

This competition is like a sommelier competition for wine, where participants compete to discern the differences in aroma and taste of coffee and to identify high-quality beans. With beans and blends carefully selected by such a shop owner, it's no surprise that the coffee is delicious!

They also regularly hold coffee workshops, so attending one might just improve the taste of your own brewed coffee!

marumi-cake-set
The shop's proud specialty, Marumi Blend, is also popular as a gift. The acidity and subtle sweetness provide a perfect balance. Even those who usually add sugar should definitely try Marumi Blend black.

Incidentally, their second store has opened near Nakajima Park. Speaking of Nakajima Park, it's home to Kitara, Hokkaido's premier concert hall. Why not stop by before a concert?

Also, you can enjoy takeout at "MARUMI COFFEE STAND," located in "sitatte Sapporo," which is directly connected to the underground pedestrian walkway (Chikaho)♪

Marumi Coffee
Address: Matsuzaki Building 1F, 2-1 Minami 1-jo Nishi 1-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido
Nearest station: 1 minute walk from Exit 26 of Odori Station on the municipal subway.
Opening hours: [Monday-Saturday] 8:00-20:00 [Sunday & Public Holidays] 10:00-19:00
Closed days: Open every day (except during the New Year holidays)
Official website:http://www.marumi-coffee.com/

◆Maruyama area

Located west of Sapporo's city center, the Maruyama area is a slightly upscale residential neighborhood home to Maruyama Zoo and Hokkaido Shrine. It's also known as a "gourmet town," and coffee is no exception!

6. Morihiko

• Shop introduction

morihiko-entrance
A hidden gem of a coffee shop beloved by Sapporo locals. Many people in Sapporo would probably answer "Morihiko" when asked about coffee. Locals describe it as having a "traditional Japanese house style" or "like something out of a Ghibli film," and its exterior alone has a unique atmosphere.

morihiko-coffee
The interior of the shop has a retro feel reminiscent of an old Japanese house, and time seems to slow down here. The coffee served is, of course, a masterpiece, made with the finest beans, the best machine, and the skill of a master barista. The rich aroma and subtle sweetness are simply irresistible.

Morihiko
Address: 2-18, Minami 2-jo Nishi 26-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo City, Hokkaido
Nearest station: 5 minutes by train from Odori Station on the municipal subway Tozai Line towards Miyanosawa, then a 4-minute walk from Maruyama Park Station.
Hours: 12: 00 ~ 22: 30
Closed holiday: irregular holiday
Official website:http://www.morihiko-coffee.com/

7. RITARU COFFEE

• Shop introduction

ritaru-coffee-entrance RITARU COFFEE is located near Nishi 28-chome Station, one stop away from Maruyama Park Station on the subway. It has a very stylish exterior. The first floor is for takeout and coffee bean sales, while the cafe space is on the second floor.

ritaru-coffee-set In the relaxed atmosphere of the cafe space, you can enjoy specialty coffee roasted in-house. The coffee is excellent, and so is the shop's signature roll cake; they go together perfectly.

RITARU COFFEE
Address: 3-8, Kita 3-jo Nishi 26-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo City, Hokkaido
Nearest station: 7 minutes by train from Odori Station on the municipal subway Tozai Line towards Miyanosawa, then a 3-minute walk from Nishi 28-chome Station.
営業時間：[月～金]10:00～22:30　[土]9:00～23:00　[日]9:00～21:30
No regular holiday
Official website:http://www.ritaru.com/pc/index.html

Above, we've picked out and introduced seven coffee shops in Sapporo that serve delicious coffee. Please enjoy the taste of coffee that locals love so much.

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