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Kushiro, Hokkaido, is blessed with grand nature, including two national parks. As a key city in eastern Hokkaido, it has grown over the years, and you can find charming gourmet spots all around town that reflect its long history. This time, we have put together a list of recommended retro cafes to stop by when you visit Kushiro City.
Created: July 21, 2026
This article is based on244Tabelog reviews.
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"Furansu Chakan" is a historic cafe located on the first basement floor of a building, about a 10-minute walk from JR Kushiro Station.
The interior, designed to evoke a cave, is full of retro charm that feels as if time has stood still, making it a relaxing space. It has counter and table seating.
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The space is lined with antique items full of exotic charm, and even the carefully chosen cups and saucers show the attention to detail.
There is also a wide selection of coffee, tea, juice, and more. The photo shows their "Vienna Coffee," a dark roast coffee topped with smooth whipped cream.
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The photo shows the Ogura Parfait. This Japanese-Western style parfait is topped with Ogura an (sweet red bean paste) full of rich flavor.
It has ice cream underneath, with plenty of fresh cream and fruit on top, making it a filling treat that sweet lovers will find hard to resist.
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It was an incredibly retro kissaten (old-style Japanese coffee shop), retro to a Surprising degree, no, retro enough to feel almost spooky. It was also a perfect fit for the slightly faded streets of Kushiro (city in Hokkaido). Being in the basement adds even more of an underground feel. I don’t think there was any air conditioning inside. The background music was Japanese chanson. It really felt like the music lived up to the name of the place.
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もう中高年デラックス
• Viennese coffee
It was served in about 5 minutes. The cream was not whipped stiff, but it was definitely a proper Viennese coffee. As it slowly melted while I drank it, it had a mellow richness that really sank into my body after all that walking.
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Cha-ri, about a 10-minute walk from JR Kushiro Station, is a retro cafe that has long been loved by locals.
The interior has a great atmosphere and is said to be very comfortable, with counter seats and sofa seating. Since it stays open late into the night, many people stop by after drinks.
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One thing you should not miss when you visit is the lavishly presented parfait. The photo shows the “Chocolate Parfait,” topped with plenty of chocolate sauce and fresh cream. It is also packed with vanilla ice cream.
The “Banana Parfait,” which lets you fully enjoy the sweetness of banana, is another recommended item.
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You can also enjoy a wide variety of food menu items, including toast, sandwiches, and spaghetti. The photo shows the "yakisoba (fried noodles), served with soup" and topped with plenty of aonori (green laver). It is said to have a simple, gentle flavor.
Along with coffee and tea, they also offer fruit juice.
jinichan
I had the chocolate parfait! I love coffee shops with this kind of atmosphere✨It’s great that they stay open until late at night✨The parfait was reliably delicious as always, and even though it was close to closing time, they kindly told me to take my time eating, which made me happy^ - ^It was a wonderful chocolate parfait with an excellent balance of whipped cream and ice cream.
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みゆき@
After a night of drinks, I always come here for the final dessert, a chocolate parfait. The cafe has been open for many years, and the inside has a retro feel.
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Bell & Riki, known for its popular beef curry, is a cafe with great access located inside JR Kushiro Station.
The interior has a retro feel that brings to mind Japan's good old days, and people say it is very comfortable. It has counter and table seating.
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The "beef curry" has a familiar, approachable taste with a mild sweetness. For an additional fee, you can make it a Large size, and during limited hours, you can also add a cup of coffee at a good price.
Outside the shop, the spicy aroma of curry drifts through the air and serves as a handy landmark.
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They also offer a wide range of sweets and drinks. The photo shows the “Chocolate Sundae,” topped with chocolate sauce over plenty of vanilla ice cream. The vanilla is said to be rich and tasty.
They also have draft beer, which is nice when you just want a quick drink.
ぺんけ
The pasta is on the thin side and cooked al dente. It has a nice firmness. The seasoning is a very simple Naporitan with a light richness. The ingredients are the standard ones too: onion, green pepper, and sausage. But this is exactly how it should be, and exactly why it is so good♪
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氷川参道
This is a coffee shop with a retro feel inside Kushiro Station. I visited while traveling in Doto (eastern Hokkaido) and used it while waiting for my train from Kushiro Station to Nemuro. It is conveniently located right near the ticket gates. I had an iced coffee. I was able to relax and take a nice break.
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Sabou Murasaki sits quietly in a residential area of Shin-eicho, Kushiro City. This hideaway cafe is a great place to enjoy hand-dripped coffee.
Inside, the spacious retro setting feels calm and comfortable, with counter seats, table seats, and Sunken kotatsu seating.
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The coffee uses Toarco Toraja, a coffee from Sulawesi, Indonesia. It is a fragrant coffee with deep flavor.
For tea time, the good value "Cake Set," which comes with cake and coffee or tea, is recommended. The photo shows the "Chocolate Cake," which is said to be mildly sweet.
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The food menu is also extensive, with spaghetti, curry, pilaf, and more. You can also order A la carte, but the set meals that come with a drink such as coffee or tea seem to be popular.
The "tonkatsu (breaded pork cutlet)" in the photo is a hearty dish featuring crispy fried pork served with rice, salad, and miso soup.
はっすぃはっすぃ
This is a kissaten (Japanese-style coffee shop) with a retro exterior and interior. It was around lunchtime, and it was fairly busy. The menu gave the impression of having quite a lot of options. They also have sweets. I heard that the set menus are good. Sure enough, they all looked tasty.
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JOE太郎
The restaurant has counter seats, table seats, and koagari (raised tatami-style seating), and the black-based interior gives it a calm feel. I had cream anmitsu (sweet agar jelly dessert) and freshly squeezed lemon squash. It was simply good.
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Cafe & Restaurant Prime is a historic retro cafe that has been loved for many years in Yanagimachi, Kushiro City.
The interior is spacious and open, with a calm space and a solid, classic feel. It has both counter and table seating. As a popular spot, it is said to be busy every day at lunchtime.
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This restaurant offers a full lineup centered on yoshoku (Japanese-style Western food). Among them, the pasta selection is especially extensive.
The photo shows the lunch-only "Pasta Set." It comes with the pasta of the day, plus salad, soup, dessert, and coffee.
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With the "Cake Set," you can enjoy your choice of cake with coffee or tea. The photo shows the "Rare Cheesecake" served with berry sauce.
Enjoy it with the "Original Blend Coffee," based on French roast Mandheling.
たかやま0312
I ordered the seafood cream pasta. It came with fettuccine and was very delicious. It is a kissaten (Japanese-style cafe), but there are lots of food options, so it feels more like a yoshokuya (Western-style Japanese restaurant). The flavors are authentic, and the spacious interior has that classic kissaten feel, making it comfortable and relaxing.
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あやぽす626
・Chocolate Parfait
It’s a very photogenic parfait. lol. The whipped cream has a strong milky taste and is not too sweet. The ice cream is thick and rich. lol. What makes it different from chocolate parfaits at other places is that the chocolate sauce isn’t poured on top, but inside! lol. I haven’t seen that at other places!
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Decibel, about a 3-minute walk from JR Shin-Otanoshike Station, is a retro cafe surrounded by antique furnishings.
Soft jazz plays quietly inside, creating a space where you can spend a relaxing time. In addition to counter and table seating, it also has sofa seats.
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The photo shows the restaurant's classic "Italian," made by adding ingredients to boiled spaghetti and stir-frying it with tomato ketchup.
This dish is generally known as Napolitan, and its slightly nostalgic flavor is part of the appeal. If you want a more filling meal, you can also order it in a Large size.
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The pizza is baked up light and airy, with a chewy crust and rich, melty cheese coming together beautifully.
The food menu offers a wide range of sets that come with salad and coffee. For an additional charge, you can also switch to another drink.
ととっとー
With jazz playing, time passes at a slow and easy pace. This is the kind of place that makes you want to put away your phone and slowly read a book instead. It was a place I had been curious about for around 30 years.
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とりログ
・ Napolitan (Japanese ketchup pasta)
It had a slightly strong tang, and the noodles were on the softer side. The portion was quite large. The ingredients were onion, green pepper, sausage, and green peas. No complaints at all (lol)
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Marie Garcon is a cafe located in Aikoku Higashi, Kushiro City. The interior is a retro space lined with beautiful tableware, and the cafe is known as a place where you can relax and enjoy a leisurely time.
It has counter and table seating, and it is a popular spot that gets busy with many customers at lunchtime.
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The photo shows the signature "Fruit Parfait Parisienne," a lavish assortment of plenty of fruit. Not only is it delicious, but its gorgeous look is part of the appeal.
The "Chocolate Parfait Italiano," where you can enjoy a rich chocolate flavor, is also popular.
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They also offer a full selection of light meals. You can enjoy doria (rice gratin) and gratin made with a rich white sauce that is prepared slowly over time, as well as authentic spaghetti made with pasta from Italy.
The photo shows the "Seafood Gratin," loaded with asari (Manila clams), hotate (scallops), shrimp, and vegetables.
ikaro984
This is a retro style kissaten (Japanese coffee shop) in Kushiro. Once inside, you'll find a range of carefully chosen furnishings, and the sight of so many cups lined up is simply stunning.
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bf6521
I had a classic fruit parfait. I wondered, Is it really this big? but still finished the whole thing. The two flavors of ice cream and the plenty of fruit were both very tasty. It was very filling and felt like this is what a parfait should be. A little luxury.
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El Cid is located about a 15-minute walk from JR Kushiro Station, along Kusuribashi-dori.
This retro cafe lets you feel the history of the city up close, with a calm and relaxing space surrounded by antique furnishings. It has counter and table seating.
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The Breakfast here seems to be popular, with a hearty meal from the morning. It comes as a set with bread, bacon and eggs, salad, fruit, and coffee.
The set's blended coffee is said to have a good balance of acidity and bitterness, along with a deep richness.
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They also offer sweets such as parfaits and cakes, as well as a wide variety of juices.
The photo shows the popular "Chocolate Parfait," made with fresh cream, ice cream, banana, and chocolate sauce. It has a simple yet timeless taste, and is said to be very good.
ぺんけ
・Breakfast
I hadn't been here in a while, and the toast had been replaced with a raisin roll... but this was oddly chewy and really tasty!ヽ(´▽｀)/The owner was also very humble and had a wonderful personality♪I'll be back again(*^^*)
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よし199524
Inside, there was the owner and a few customers, and everyone was ordering Breakfast. For now, I wasn’t hungry, so I ordered an iced coffee. The coffee had both acidity and bitterness, and it was just my kind of taste... I’m curious about the Breakfast, so I’d like to go again!
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