Hirosaki is known for its apple pies. They even have a map everywhere with the places where you can find them, with the details of what type of pie it is. I chose this one with not much information more than it was close to the castle and that it didn’t seem extremely expensive (below 500 yen). Came in and I find myself transported in time into a 70’s type of cafeteria playing classical music with two friendly staff wearing fancy clothes. The pie was absolutely good, and I had a regular coffee as you must order a drink too. Strangely there were only 1 or 2 other tables occupied, so I could stay there for as long as I wanted.