Hehe, I also wanted to try this cafe! It feels like being in a foreign country. The view of Lake Toya from the window. The comfortable sofa and interior made time flow slowly and it felt great. The food was also very delicious♪ I would love to visit again and take my time. Thank you for the meal!

A lovely cafe by Lake Toya with only two lunch options priced at 1480 yen each. If you want to try different kinds of food, this might not be the best choice for you. They also serve cakes, so it's more of a cafe than a restaurant. On the day I went, the options were A: Hokkaido chicken with Japanese-style sauce and B: Spicy pork rice. The "Spicy pork rice" turned out to be a curry-flavored pork pilaf. The ratatouille was not popular with the kids (laughs), so I ended up eating all three dishes. You can choose a drink starting from 500 yen, but all the drinks I wanted were 550 yen (laughs). I tried the unusual "Herb cordial soda" with mint flavor. It looked refreshing. The taste of the lunch was quite ordinary. Maybe the 1480 yen was mostly for the location... I regretted trying to have a stylish lunch at this cafe... I might go back for the cakes, but not for lunch.

I was indulging in curry in Hokkaido, but the curry here had a unique taste that made it hard to stop eating. My dog waited in the car while I enjoyed my meal.

My favorite cafe. The window seats have Alflex sofas and offer a panoramic view of Lake Toya. The dishes served on plates are delicious.

On March 18, Heisei 29 (Saturday), I visited "Koham Lunch (¥100 off drink for ¥1,480)" around 11:30 am. The female owner welcomed me warmly. I visited hoping to try the curry rice I saw on the food review site, but unfortunately, they didn't have curry prepared that day, as informed by the owner. So, I ordered the Koham Lunch set, and while waiting for it to arrive, I enjoyed the view of Lake Toya from the restaurant. The lunch arrived in about 15 minutes. It was served on a round plate with sweet and spicy stir-fried chicken, potato gratin, rolled omelette, side dishes, and salad. The miso soup was served in a stylish bowl. The presentation was very neat, and you could tell that each dish was prepared with care. They use locally sourced vegetables, which I appreciated, as it added value to the dishes that you can only enjoy in that area. The coffee had a nice balance of acidity and bitterness, making it a good choice for coffee lovers. The view of the lake from the seat was calming, and I enjoyed a peaceful lunch overlooking the tranquil lake on that sunny day. The owner was friendly and made the experience even more enjoyable. I would love to revisit during good weather. Thank you for the delicious meal!

The outdoor garden seating is dog-friendly, which is great! On a sunny day, sitting outside with a view of Lake Toya and feeling the cool breeze from the lakeside is very relaxing. I always enjoy the daily cake set, with homemade delicious cakes and especially the coffee, which is also very tasty. The hot coffee is good, but the iced coffee in the summer is incredibly delicious - I always end up drinking it all at once. I want to go back earlier next time and try their food as well.

Hokkaido, Toyako-cho. Nestled in the lush foothills, surrounded by gently sloping, round land. This area, located on the north side of the lake, used to be a small village called Toyako Village just a few years ago. It is a quiet and quaint area, contrasting with the hot spring town on the south side of the lake and the upscale resort hotel on the mountain top. Recently, small cafes have been popping up here and there. One of these lakeside cafes is near the Fukamido Park. The unique polyhedron building of "atelier moon + cafe cohum" catches the eye. "Cohum" is a name given by the owner, combining "am am" (delicious in Japanese) and "cohum" (local seasonal vegetables and ingredients) that can be enjoyed by the lakeside. The Cohum lunch, made with plenty of local ingredients and seasonal vegetables, is popular. They also offer cakes and coffee. The entrance of the store had a no photography sign, so I cannot show the interior, but it had a cozy atmosphere with table seating, a counter, and sofa seating in the back, furnished with antique furniture. The simple pendant lights hanging above each table in various shapes were interesting. The tables had cute flower-shaped buttons embedded in the dented areas, and the chairs at the counter had a Parisian sky-like greyish-blue suede fabric, making it full of charm. The female owner used to run a shop in Sapporo that dealt with antique furniture. The Cohum lunch, which I believe was around 1000 yen, is a one-plate lunch where you can enjoy homemade side dishes in small portions. The variety of dishes allows you to taste different things, making it a lunch that women would enjoy. The dishes are lightly seasoned, allowing the natural flavors of the ingredients to shine, which is delightful. I also added coffee for an additional 250 yen. It is recommended to make a reservation by the previous day for weekday lunches. If there are no reservations, they may offer other menus such as original bean curry and salad on some days. On weekends, there are only 20 servings of Cohum lunch available, along with other light meal options. Fukamido Park is located very close to the restaurant. By walking along the narrow cobblestone path, you can also visit a mysterious island floating in the lake. The Toyako Lake area is also a sculpture park, where you can see various art pieces, making it a great place for a leisurely stroll on sunny days.

The other day, I visited a cafe called Sunny Side Up, which was recommended to me by someone I know who is close to the owner of the cafe. As the autumn leaves in the flatlands are progressing, riding my bike through the mountainous areas, I can already see some trees where the leaves have fallen, signaling the approach of winter. The cafe is located in the northwest of Lake Toya, away from the Lake Toya hot spring town, offering a peaceful place to enjoy the serene view of Lake Toya. I parked my bike in a corner of the spacious parking lot and entered the cafe, where I changed into slippers after taking off my boots at the entrance. The bright and airy interior of the cafe, with large windows facing the beautiful autumn leaves at Fumido Park, was a delightful sight. Although I knew that taking photos inside was not allowed, there were no other customers, and the autumn leaves were so beautiful that I asked for permission to take some photos, which the owner graciously granted. I ordered the weekend-only Koha Lunch, which included a pot-au-feu, raising my expectations. The pot-au-feu soup was delicious, with a mild flavor that suited my taste perfectly. It contained bacon and chicken wings, adding a rich flavor to the soup. The vegetables in the pot-au-feu were also delicious, with radishes and turnips offering a unique taste, reminiscent of a Western-style oden. The leaf salad with Muroran kombu salt and crispy burdock chips complemented each other well, while the tofu sprinkled with cumin and salt was surprisingly tasty. The tofu dish, shaped like a thick omelette made with tofu and edamame, was also very delicious. After the meal, I enjoyed a French roast coffee and had a great time. The owner, who spoke softly and had a gentle demeanor, turned out to be a fellow bike enthusiast. He owned a 1991 Honda XR250, a reverse-import off-road bike. As I shared my experience of owning off-road bikes like a 1992 KTM250 Enduro and a 1996 TM125 Enduro, the owner revealed that he had also owned a 1991 KTM250 Enduro, sparking a lively conversation about enduro bikes. He even noticed my Max Fritz gear, as he had purchased jeans at the former Sapporo store before it moved to its current location, further deepening our connection. It seems that the cafe will be open during the winter this year, adding another reason to look forward to visiting Lake Toya in the winter. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

There are many hidden gem cafes with a quiet atmosphere around Lake Toya, and Kohamu, visited by Mr. Inukai this time, is one of them. Although they have a few miscellaneous goods, it's very minimal. The interior of the cafe is extremely quiet, almost like a library, making it perfect for reading alone. There is a special seat with a two-seater sofa inside that overlooks the lake directly. Even though there is nothing luxurious, you can enjoy a leisurely and luxurious time. The menu includes typical cafe items and light meals. In particular, the Kitsune Donburi, a bowl with a fried egg on top, sounded like a dish worth trying if you're hungry. Spend a quiet time admiring the view of Lake Toya. You can also be healed in this unreal space that soothes both mind and body tired from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

There is a small restaurant with 5-6 counter seats and table seats each, located along the shores of Lake Toya, where you can leisurely enjoy the view of the lake from the window. The owner, who used to run a shop called ATELIER MOON+ in Sapporo, relocated and renovated the shop in Lake Toya. The shop's color scheme, furniture, and miscellaneous items are all tastefully done. I had the colorful Co-ham lunch, which mainly consists of delicious local vegetables. The plate includes salad, quiche, simmered dishes, and more, all of which are delicious and particularly appealing to women. However, men might find the portion a bit small. It also comes with mixed grain rice. They also offer parfait and coffee for tea menu. The menu seems to change depending on the season. It is recommended to visit on weekdays during the Lake Toya season, as it can get crowded. It's better to make a reservation for lunch.

When you enter from the entrance, slippers are provided and you take off your shoes before entering. There is a sign saying no cameras at the entrance, so I cannot introduce photos inside the store, but the inside is a cafe where you can relax, with comfortable sofa seats available. In addition to the sofa seats, there are also table seats, so if you are dining, the table seats would be preferable. The building seems to be a renovation of an old store, with some noticeable signs of age, but in the summer, you can definitely spend a comfortable time overlooking the lake! ^^

I have seen this old, overgrown building when passing by here before. It has been transformed into a lovely cafe now! A warm and friendly couple runs it. There are young people and families here too. I had a parfait at a big table all to myself. It had three types of ice cream, cornflakes, and berries. The parfait tasted pretty good. I especially liked the caramel ice cream. I enjoyed it slowly while looking at the lake.

The coffee, tea, and cakes are honestly just average. Not disappointing, but just simply delicious. However, I keep coming back because I love the atmosphere on this side of Lake Toya, and most of all, because the shop suits my taste. The exterior and interior are stylish, and the cups and plates are all different and cute! The view of Lake Toya from this shop is absolutely lovely. I want to take a photo! But please be aware that photography is not allowed. Also, for the girls planning a date here, remember that it's a shoe-free shop, so no holey tights or difficult-to-remove shoes allowed♡