Sweets in Sapporo! 13 picks by area, including around Susukino and Odori Koen (Odori Park)

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"THE BARK" is a 3-minute walk from Susukino Station on the Sapporo Municipal Subway Namboku Line. This bar is built around the concept of "a park for adults."

Inside, playground equipment such as swings and a jungle gym are set up, creating a fun and playful space.

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The lineup is packed with original drinks that pay close attention to appearance and ingredients. They also seem to offer limited time monthly menu items.

The “matcha Oreo shake” is a cocktail you can enjoy like a dessert. It combines a lightly sweet matcha shake with matcha sweets and cocoa cookies.

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The "Chocolate Monster Shake" stands out with its flashy look. It is said to be packed with plenty of cream all the way down into the glass.

Topped with colorful chocolate candies and chocolate cake, this milkshake is irresistible for chocolate lovers.

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"An to Cha to" is a cafe and shop just a 1-minute walk from Hosui-Susukino Station on the Sapporo Municipal Subway Toho Line. It serves sweets made with local Hokkaido beans and a wide variety of Shizuoka-cha (Shizuoka tea).

The interior incorporates hand made washi (Japanese paper), where you can enjoy a relaxing time.

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The photo shows the "kintsuba (sweet bean cake) and Shizuoka-cha (Shizuoka tea) set." You can choose the flavor of the kintsuba from azuki (red bean), matcha, or yuzu.

If you want to enjoy the flavor of the bean paste itself, the azuki kintsuba is recommended. Each piece is carefully hand grilled, and you can enjoy the soft and chewy texture of the outer layer.

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"Mame Monaka." A menu item where you enjoy monaka wafer shells toasted over a burner with Shizuoka-grown matcha fresh cream, buttercream, and jizu (local beans), among other ingredients.

One of the best things about it is that you can combine your favorite ingredients and freely spoon them on top or sandwich them inside.

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Nemo-chan Land 3 is a shop located a 1-minute walk from Susukino Station on the Sapporo Municipal Subway Namboku Line. It is popular for parfaits made with plenty of ingredients from Hokkaido.

The interior, filled with stylish decor, is extremely cozy. There are only counter seats, so it is easy to stop by even on your own.

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There are four kinds of parfaits in total. They also offer seasonal limited-time items, so you can discover a new parfait each time you visit.

The standard menu item "Richi Berry no Parfait" uses fruits such as raspberries and strawberries, and has a light, refreshing taste.

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The “Marron Chocolat Parfait” is a sweet made with chocolate financier cake and almonds on top of caramelized marron (chestnut) cream.

Inside are panna cotta and apple jelly, so it stays enjoyable to the last bite.

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"RIQ Umi Tapioca Cheese Tea Parfait" is a shop located a 3-minute walk from Susukino Station on the Sapporo Municipal Subway Namboku Line.

It offers a wide range of drinks and carefully made sweets. The alcohol menu is also extensive, making it an easy place for people of all ages to drop by.

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The crepes made with fresh cream from Hokkaido are apparently popular. You can choose how the batter is cooked: “mochi-mochi (soft and chewy)” or “pari-mochi (crisp outside and chewy inside).”

The “Uji matcha (green tea from Uji) brûlée” in the photo is said to have a crisp surface texture that keeps you coming back for more.

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The "Umi Tapioca Tonyu (soy milk) Cheese Tea" is an original drink that combines soy milk tapioca with butterfly pea and cheese cream.

The cheese cream has a rich taste, with a light touch of salt.

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Pizzeria＆gelateria ORSO is a shop serving Neapolitan pizza and original gelato, located a 10-minute walk from Naebo Station on the JR Hakodate Main Line.

Inside, there are counter seats facing the open kitchen, as well as table seating. On sunny days or during the warmer months, the open terrace seats are also recommended.

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The gelato flavors change daily, with about 10〜12 varieties available at all times. Some flavors use ingredients from Hokkaido, such as kinako (roasted soybean flour), milk, and cheese.

In addition to single, double, and triple scoops, they also offer a 5-flavor assortment.

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The pizzas are baked in a wood-fired oven for each order.

The "Margherita" is a pizza topped with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and basil. The fragrant, chewy crust goes well with the tang of the tomatoes and the rich flavor of the cheese.

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ONIYANMA BASE is a cafe located a 3-minute walk from Shindo-Higashi Station on the Sapporo Municipal Subway Toho Line.

You can enjoy additive-free food and house-made sweets along with coffee brewed cup by cup by a skilled barista. The interior has a spacious depth, making it a relaxing place to unwind.

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The "terrine chocolat" is a dessert served with whipped cream, orange peel, and nuts.

The terrine has a milk chocolate-like sweetness, and it is said to go well with coffee.

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The "Espresso soft serve" is available in either a cone or a cup. It has a pleasant espresso aroma and a clean finish.

The bitterness of the coffee powder gives the flavor nice contrast.

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Goody Goody Aso Ten is a cafe located a 2-minute walk from Asabu Station on the Sapporo Municipal Subway Namboku Line.

The country-style interior is equipped with table seating and Semi-private rooms. Vintage-style posters are displayed here and there on the colorful walls.

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The "Chocolate Banana Custard Waffle" is a sweet made with Hokkaido (northernmost prefecture of Japan) wheat and house-made custard cream.

The freshly baked waffle has a light and crisp texture, and it comes with vanilla ice cream and whipped cream, making it very filling.

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The "Maple French Toast" is a sweet made by slowly baking bread soaked in appareil (egg mixture) in the oven.

The bread has a moist texture, and each bite is said to carry the aroma of vanilla and cinnamon.

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"Cento per Cento Tonden Ten" is an Italian cafe on the second floor of Joyful AK Tonden Ten.

The interior is spacious, with a lively atmosphere. Some people also stop by for a break while shopping.

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They have a great selection of Italian sweets such as tiramisu and Catalana.

The assorted plate of 3 dolci of the day is one dish with three kinds of homemade daily changing dolci. It is recommended for people who want to enjoy a little bit of different sweets.

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The tiramisu is a stylish dessert with elegant sauce decoration and plenty of liqueur.

They soak the sponge cake generously with a liqueur that contains hazelnuts. The sweetness is kept in check, giving it a more grown-up finish.

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Creperie Tsuki is a specialty shop for galettes and crepes, located a 6-minute walk from Nishi-18-Chome Station on the Sapporo Municipal Subway Tozai Line.

The small decorations placed throughout the shop are said to be inspired by a church. Bright daylight streams in through the colorful stained glass.

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The "Chocolat" is a crepe topped with whipped cream, chocolate sauce, and chocolate chips.

The thick crepe has a pleasantly chewy texture. It also lets you enjoy the bittersweet flavor of chocolate ice cream.

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The "Brulee Shio Caramel (salt caramel)" is a popular menu item praised for its sweetness that never gets old. It features a creme brulee crepe topped with salt caramel sauce and praline.

The crisp texture of the caramelized topping is said to be addictive.

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Dining & Cafe Rendezvous Lounge is a dining cafe on the first floor of New Otani Inn Sapporo.

The interior has a high ceiling, making it just right for days when you want to enjoy an elegant time. The counter seats by the window are said to offer views of the scenery through all four seasons.

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The recommended choice is the "Afternoon Tea Set." You can enjoy tea from the black tea brand Ronnefeldt Tea along with the hotel's special sweets and savory items.

The lineup of sweets changes with the seasons, and both the look and taste are said to be Manzoku.

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The "Special Pancakes" are a plate of pancakes made with ricotta cheese, served with honey butter and vanilla ice cream.

The surface of the pancakes is said to be light and airy like a soufflé, while the inside has a soft and creamy texture.

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Tsukisappu Noen is a two-story spot, with a shop on the first floor serving soft serve and Homemade pancakes, and an Italian restaurant on the second floor.

All the tables and counter seats inside are made from single slab wood, creating a space with the warmth of natural wood where you can relax and take your time.

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The gelato uses fresh cream and granulated sugar from Hokkaido. They offer about 24〜30 flavors at all times.

It has a smooth mouthfeel, with rich flavor yet a clean finish.

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The "soft serve Chocolate" uses more than 3 times the usual amount of Hokkaido fresh cream. It is said to be so rich that it would not fall even if turned upside down.

The surface is coated with chocolate, so you can enjoy a crisp texture.

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Kita Cafe is a kominka (traditional Japanese house) cafe serving a wide variety of soup curry and sweets, just a 3-minute walk from Nishi-sen 9-jo Asahiyama Koen-dori Station on the Sapporo Streetcar.

The large windows inside look out onto the garden trees. It is a good place for days when you want to get away from the city noise and take your time.

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The “Komagatake Gyunyu soft serve” is available for both eat-in and Takeout. It is made with Komagatake Gyunyu (Komagatake milk) and is said to have a nice smooth texture.

It has a rich, full flavor while keeping a clean finish, which people really like.

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The cakes and tarts lined up in the display case are also recommended.

The ichigo no taruto pai (strawberry tart pie) is a dessert with plenty of strawberries on a crisp tart crust. The sweetness is kept in check, so you can fully enjoy the great flavor of the strawberries.

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Nihoncha to Wagashi F is a Japanese tea cafe located a 3-minute walk from Maruyama Koen Station on the Sapporo Municipal Subway Tozai Line.

The interior features a base of white and natural wood tones, giving it a warm feel. Guests take off their shoes before entering, and the cafe offers a calm, peaceful time.

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You can enjoy seasonal Japanese sweets together with tea made from tea leaves Special selected by a nihoncha insutorakuta (Japanese tea instructor).

The "Daifuku Monaka" is a sweet with daifuku inside crisp monaka wafer shells. The toasty flavor of the monaka shell and the springy texture of the mochi pair well with the just-right sweetness of the chunky red bean paste.

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The image shows a menu item made with slowly simmered azuki (red beans) from Tokachi, served with soft gyuhi (sweet rice cake) and shiratama (glutinous rice dumplings). Its comforting flavor is said to be popular.

The gentle sweetness of the azuki is said to go well with slightly bitter nihoncha (Japanese tea).