Kitakaro Sapporo Honkan Cafe — Restaurant in Sapporo

During my visit to Hokkaido, I had the pleasure of exploring Kitakaro, a renowned shop in the region. The building itself was a charming piece of history, as it was converted from a historic library. It has received numerous accolades and awards for its architectural design. Inside the shop, there were also bronze statues honoring its achievements.

The second floor of the shop housed a restaurant, but due to the long queues, I decided to explore the first floor instead. This floor was dedicated to selling souvenirs. There was also a separate stall offering various sweet treats. On this occasion, I tried their cream puffs and tree ring cake.

The cream puff I had at Kitakaro was the best I have ever tasted. When I took a bite, the cream inside was incredibly rich and had a distinct milky flavor. It was evident that the magic behind this cream puff lay in the high-quality milk sourced from Hokkaido. The combination of the delicate pastry and the luscious cream made for an unforgettable treat.

I also tasted their tree ring cake, which was similar to a roll cake. I had tried a similar cake before in Tokyo, but the one at Kitakaro had a unique flavor. The cake had a light and fluffy texture, and each layer had a distinct taste. It was a delightful and satisfying treat.

Whether you're looking for unique souvenirs or simply want to indulge in delectable sweet treats, this shop will undoubtedly leave a lasting impression on your...

Cute café that gets busy fast! Saw this on Google maps and the moment I laid eyes on the cake set I couldn't resist. I ordered the cake set with a strawberry shortcake and the orange/mandarin juice as well as a latte. The cake was soft and the strawberries fresh, the cream was smooth and filling. The chiffon cake was a dense cloud, that had to be my faveourite one of the set. The ice cream was pretty good, but honestly the two cakes dwarfed it by that point. The juice felt fresh squeezed and was very tasty.

The atmosphere is fantastic, it's all modern and white and very cute, but be warned! The place gets busy FAST. I got there around opening and it was about a five person wait, but as soon as I sat down it started filling luke crazy. On the way out there must have been at least a fifteen group line!

Overall id definitely come back, for the quality and taste the price is...

Incredibly relaxing experience, I definitely recommend stopping by Kitakaro’s upstairs café if you have the time, especially after walking around the city all day. Their cake set is simply amazing, perfect taste of soft serve and chiffon with a third cake of your choice. Saw this tearable cream puff recommended on a website and had to give it a go. Beautiful dessert! The quality is so good.

The store downstairs is also full of samples and great snacks to try and buy. Went home with some Yubari melon puddings which were so sweet and refreshing in texture! I would definitely recommend a visit if in Sapporo, the whole place is just so peaceful. You can really tell it’s reminiscent of a library setting and there’s so many desserts and snacks to try!

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