鷲尾★ジロー
"I want to enjoy cafes too, even as an old man!" Shiojiro, who usually only eats ramen, suddenly awakened to the cafe culture. I will report on cafes in Sapporo and its surroundings that catch my interest from an old man's perspective. The 21st installment is the "Mamezou Koubou Miyataya Higashinaoho Store" in Higashinaoho, Sapporo.
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One of the famous cafes in Sapporo Soft Stone Cafe is "Miyataya Coffee". It is a shop renovated from a warehouse in the East Ward where onions were first cultivated in Sapporo, offering a retro atmosphere.
● Location
5-2 Higashinaoho, Higashi-ku, Sapporo. From the center of Sapporo towards Moerenuma Park, continue straight on Sankakutentori. It is a roadside store located on the left side along Sankakutentori, right in the middle of Miyanomori/Kita 24-jo Street and Sapporo Shin-Do.
● Parking
25 parking spaces are available next to the store.
● Business Hours
10:00-22:00 (until 23:30 on Fridays and Saturdays)
● Regular Holiday
None
● Store Information
Miyataya Coffee was founded by President Kazuya Miyata in Heisei 1 (1989) as a coffee specialty store for offices in Kiyota-ku, Sapporo. Starting with setting up a tasting seat in the roasting factory, they also started cafe operations. Currently, they have 9 stores mainly in Sapporo, renovating brick, stone warehouses, and old folk houses into roadside stores. The current stone warehouse renovated form started with the Naoho store opened in Heisei 9 (1997). It was a coincidence that President Miyata, on his way to deliver office coffee, happened to see a large old warehouse along the road and thought he wanted to use it as a cafe. President Miyata's family in Kagoshima, who also had a stone warehouse on their farm, had a familiarity with old buildings since ancient times. This warehouse was built in Showa 37 (1962) and was used as the onion warehouse of the Numata family until Showa 57 (1982). The presence of the "Numa" character engraved on the front of the building and the texture of Sapporo soft stone bring a magnificent atmosphere to the building. In Heisei 22 (2010), it was designated as "Sapporo Landscape Asset" No. 30, becoming a landmark that conveys that this area was once a production area for onions.
● Cafe Genre
Old folk house, stone warehouse, retro, chain
● Atmosphere
When you enter the store, the fragrant aroma of coffee fills the air. The spacious interior with a two-story high ceiling utilizes the warehouse atmosphere, providing a relaxing space. The layout is designed with careful consideration for privacy, from seat arrangement to partitions and lighting. The Sapporo soft stone warehouse is suitable for storing coffee beans, and you can enjoy coffee brewed one cup at a time with hand drip.● Customer Base
Suitable for all ages. Anyone can enjoy, regardless of age or gender.
● Menu
[Drinks] Coffee, black tea, Japanese tea, juice, various soft drinks, etc.
[Food/Desserts] Sandwiches, toast, doria, pizza, pasta, parfait, pancakes, etc.
● Order
Iced American Coffee 630 yen
Served in a large jug, it is a shallow American type. The quantity is large, so you can enjoy it leisurely. It was a bit light as it is American-style.
● Hospitality
★★☆☆☆
The staff's response, which seemed like a part-time worker, is standard.
● Hidden Gem Level
★★☆☆☆
Famous as a Sapporo soft stone cafe. It's not exactly a hidden gem, but I was surprised by how spacious it was inside.
● Old Man's Comfort Level
★★★★☆
It's okay. You can relax comfortably without worrying about your surroundings. I used it as a night cafe, and the comfort was good, so I ended up staying longer.
● Overall Evaluation
I often pass by Sankakutentori where the store is located, but it was my first time entering. It has a quiet and calm atmosphere, making it easy to use as an everyday cafe. Next time, I would like to try the deep roasted type. Thank you for the meal♪ (August 2022)