Today, I visited the bakery inside the Co-op where I always shop, along with my girlfriend. I noticed a bread that I had never seen before – a bread in the shape of a cat's face, so cute! It seems to be a recent popular item, limited to one per person. There were only two left, so I bought one of the "cat breads" for 380 yen and brought it home. When I cut into the bread at home, a cute round-faced tabby cat appeared! It was almost too adorable to eat, but my appetite won in the end. The texture was firm and slightly moist, with a hint of cocoa flavor and bitterness. It would go well with black coffee. It's delicious on its own, but would also be great with jam as a snack. I always enjoy discovering new items at this bakery, and I look forward to trying their next new product. Thank you for the meal!

Toyohira Ward Nakajima area. Bakery at Coop Sapporo. I have tried several other stores, but I have not been very impressed with anything other than the deli bread. What caught my eye this time was the "Chocola," the most popular item at Tokyo's supermarket "Summit," being sold here. I had to try it. What I bought was: Chocola (181 yen) - Wow, delicious. The bread is fluffy yet moist. The chocolate is on the sweeter side, child-like, but surprisingly good. Pain au Chocolat (130 yen) - A regular croissant dough with chocolate. Even though it's regular, it's surprisingly tasty for the price. I've tried their deli bread like the shrimp cutlet burger before, but the regular bread is actually tastier. It was on par with other popular chain stores in Sapporo. You never know until you try different things. I think I'll end up buying it without considering reviews when I get hungry. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal♪

Today I was busy with work early in the morning and feeling sleepy... Tomorrow will be another early and tough day... for fun (laughs). I feel like I have this compulsion to post reviews every day, even though there's no real reason for it. It's like a personal mission, and if I don't do it, it feels uncomfortable. So, the other day, I went shopping with my daughter and her husband at "Co-op Sapporo Nakajima" and visited the in-shop bakery. There are three types of burgers, but I always end up choosing this "Plump Shrimp Cutlet" one. It's not really that plump, but I keep buying it because I don't find other products appealing. As I mentioned in a previous review of this product, my favorite plump shrimp cutlet burger is from "Lotteria." The price and the taste of freshly made ones are different, so I feel a bit sorry for the comparison... Anyway, I'm sure I'll end up going back to one of them again. Thank you for the meal.

Located in Nakajima Station, a 7-minute walk from the station, is the Coop Nakajima store. The bakery inside the supermarket puts a lot of effort into their products! They offer freshly baked high-quality shokupan, fruit sandwiches, and maritozzo, among other popular items. However, they may have fewer varieties of regular bread. I bought the freshly baked salted bread for 108 yen. It was delicious when eaten fresh out of the oven! It's great to be able to enjoy freshly baked bread at a low price!

I went to the newly renovated Coop Sapporo Nakanoshima store on the way from Nakanoshima to Hiragishi on Hiragishi Street. I didn't know it was renovated in 2019! So I decided to take a look around the store and bought some bread that caught my eye. The "Salt Bread" (tax included) has a fluffy and crispy texture, with a large size and a bottom part that is crispy like fried butter. The main part of the bread is fluffy and has a delicious buttery flavor. The "Croissant" (tax included 108 yen) is a moist type of croissant made with 100% European fermented butter. It's not my preference, but this type is also delicious! The "Fluffy Burger" (tax included 214 yen) has a round bun with a thick hamburger patty and plenty of cabbage. It's not quite gourmet hamburger quality, but it's quite satisfying to eat! The fruit sandwich looks beautiful and has a high-end bakery feel. They seem to focus on selling high-quality bread. They don't have a wide variety of products, but they seem to be putting a lot of effort into product development. I'll stop by again if I pass by the area. Thank you, Bakery!

I went shopping at the Co-op for the first time in a while. The high-end bread that used to be so popular that they had to give out tickets, and I couldn't buy it before... when I went shopping at night, there were so many leftovers...!! With new stores opening one after another, the boom at this store seems to have passed quickly. The square loaf bread (1 loaf for 518 yen) is a type of bread that I, as a bread lover, am happy about. I tried it as it is, and not only does it have a subtle sweetness, but you can also taste the aroma of wheat. The texture is moist and chewy. It's delicious!! Personally, I consider the value of high-end bread to be "how long does this moistness last??" and I think it's great that even after 4 days, it was still moist enough to eat raw. (Although it was a hassle, I bought it without slices and sliced it each time.) Even when toasted, it has a moist and slightly chewy texture that is delicious. Don't underestimate supermarket high-end bread. It exceeded my expectations in terms of taste!! I used to have the impression that it was only sold by the loaf, but now you can buy it by the slice!! Being able to choose sliced or unsliced is also a big plus. It has become easier to purchase in various ways, so I am grateful for that. I might end up buying it every time I go shopping at the Co-op~ (*'ω'*)

This is around Nakajima Station. I used to live in this area, so it brings back nostalgic memories. I came here today to eat nostalgic ramen, but the co-op I frequented the most was here. I used to have a lot of drinking parties, but when I ate at home, I would wander around here to buy discounted items. Sometimes there was almost nothing late at night. Looking back now, it's a good memory. So, after eating the long-awaited memory ramen, I had a memory snack! Even though there wasn't something like this back then ^_^ Black Wagyu Menchi Katsu Burger for 214 yen. This is delicious, isn't it? For health reasons, I also bought a Body-sokayaka Tea W. Will I not gain weight even if I eat this? ^_^ I ate it in the eat-in area! The shredded cabbage is overflowing from this burger ^_^ It was still warm because it was freshly made. I'm not sure if it's made with black Wagyu or just regular menchi katsu, but one thing is for sure - it's crispy and juicy. The balance of mayonnaise and sauce was good, and it was a delicious burger. Thank you for the meal ^_^

This sign is at Co-op Sapporo... I was surprised. I've been exploring high-quality bread lately, so I couldn't resist buying it. I forgot to take a photo, but the egg sandwich was delicious. This bread is really good. Like other famous shops, it comes with a sort of instruction manual. They seem to be particular about using domestic wheat. The texture is on par with famous shops, or even better. It has a strong sweetness, so you can enjoy it without any toppings. The garlic toast made with this bread is also excellent. Thank you for the meal.

I went to a nearby store because I heard they sell high-quality bread, but it was so popular that I couldn't buy it without a ticket. Instead, I bought a freshly baked salt bread and a fruit tart that was half off. The salt bread was delicious and tasted just like the ones from a specialty store. The fruit tart had pineapples, which you don't see often in fruit tarts. Although the quality wasn't that high, it was worth it at half price. I also bought cabbage on sale, so I was happy I visited the store. I might not go back for a while since I don't feel the need to buy the popular bread, but I'll visit again when things calm down.

I finally made it to Nakano Shokai while enjoying a detour wine on foot (lol). Now, I just have to hope to catch the right baking time or that they still have some left from the previous batch... It would be perfect if I can get them right out of the oven. Well, I didn't have to wait as long as before, but the ones from the previous batch were sold out, so I waited for the freshly baked ones and bought two. I also bought some salt bread on the way back. The aroma of the bread is really nice. If I buy two loaves, there will be some left even if we eat too much (lol). They wrap them in paper, so it seems like they are less affected by temperature and humidity when carrying them on foot. The salt bread had good reviews, but hmmm... it was just okay. Normal is best (lol). The next day, I had it for breakfast as toast. Grilled toast with fish. It's delicious when you put vegetables on the toasted part with grill marks. Sandwiches bought from a store are delicious, but I think open toast sandwiches go well with bread that has a strong texture.

The food industry has finally settled down after causing a stir nationwide, including in Sapporo. Various established and new bread shops are competing against each other, offering items like fresh bread and steamed bread. Among them, the three-fingered steamed bread from eru is not available in Hokkaido stores, so there is a sense of unfounded confidence. However, I recently visited a renovated Coop store in Chuo Island, which is just a 2-minute walk away, and discovered their new bakery section which was making a lot of noise. I bought their fresh bread, called KAKUSHOKU, which is baked in-store. The bread was wrapped in white paper and placed in a sturdy paper bag. The checkout was done at a regular food register. I also tried their egg sandwich, which was made with the same bread. The sandwich was reasonably priced, but the bread had a rich taste. They were selling half a loaf in a polybag and a small pack with one slice as well. I lined up for the 11 am slot on a Saturday and was able to purchase without needing a numbered ticket. The store was calm despite the recent renovation and TV coverage. The fresh bread is made using wheat flour from Biei and Yumekichara, with wheat starter from Biei as well. The bakery staff trained in Honshu and now make and sell this bread in Hokkaido. Compared to the fresh bread from eru, this bread is not as sweet, which I liked. It brings out the strength of Yumekichara and has a good crust and soft inside, with a white color and moist texture. My friend who loves fresh bread also enjoyed it and asked me to buy more, which is the best proof of its quality. The staff who wrapped the bread was very polite and had a gentle demeanor, leaving a positive impression. I felt that she must really love fresh bread. I'm thinking of going back to buy more tomorrow.

Sapporo City, Toyohira Ward, Nakanoshima 1-jo 4-chome. A corner where Kanjo-dori and Nakanoshima-dori intersect. There used to be a medium-sized Co-op Sapporo store, but in mid-October, it moved just a little and reopened as a large store. I visited before the opening hours on the opening day. As expected, there was a long line of people waiting. There were many limited-time special deals available. The bakery section is newly renovated and they were promoting it inside the store. However, the highly recommended "corner bread" was not ready yet, and they had already run out of the numbered tickets for it. I tried the corner bread later, which costs around 500 yen for one loaf, and it was soft, chewy, not too sweet, and quite delicious. On that day, I purchased a burger that was not related to the corner bread. It was a black wagyu menchi-katsu burger, juicy and delicious. They also had tonkatsu, ham katsu, zangi, hamburger, and more. The salt bread is said to be another popular item, but I have not tried it yet. When I visited again later, I bought a sandwich made with the corner bread. The sandwich was indeed delicious with the tasty bread. Towards the end of November, Co-op Sapporo Shinkotoni store opened, and I lined up to visit it in the morning. The same bakery was also in that store. It seems like they might be expanding. Co-op Sapporo might be the oldest large-scale supermarket in Hokkaido, although I didn't research it and don't know the details. However, because of its long-standing history (around half a century), I frequently visit various stores and almost always go in when I see one. Thank you for the meal.

The salt bread is delicious.

On a certain weekday, I was finally able to visit a bakery in the Co-op Sapporo in Toyohira-ku that caught my eye with its sign advertising "luxury bread." The parking lot in front of the store had enough spaces for customers. Unfortunately, the bread I originally wanted was sold out, so I had to choose something else from the menu. I tried the curry bread, which was surprisingly fluffy with a crispy exterior and had a rich and slightly spicy curry filling. The salt bread was larger than average and had a crunchy salt topping, along with a buttery and slightly cheesy flavor. The egg and ham sandwich had a moist and delicious bread, and the salty ham paired well with the rich egg filling. Lastly, the mixed fruit sandwich had a tasty bread with a perfect balance of sweetness, along with sweet fruits and a good amount of cream. I noticed that there was already a line forming for the bread, indicating its popularity. I look forward to trying their bread next time after waiting a bit longer. Thank you for the meal.