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"Sapporo Underground East-West Line Higashi-Sapporo Station, a cafe located in the complex commercial facility "La Sora". Previously, when it was called "EAS", there was a cafe called "Azabu Teahouse" at this location, and I had visited it two or three times. "Sakai Coffee" is a cafe chain operated by a company called "Jay Art" based in Kakamigahara City, Gifu Prefecture. At present, they have 25 stores nationwide, with locations from Hokkaido to Kyushu. In Hokkaido, there are 3 stores, and for some reason, there are 2 stores in Obihiro, and Sapporo has 1 store in La Sora. The atmosphere and menu composition of the store are somewhat similar to "Musashino Coffee" operated by the Skylark Group, with a balanced range of drink and light meal menus. This time, I ordered "Blend Coffee" and "Traditional Pudding" for a break to adjust the time. The coffee was decent in a good way, and the price of 480 yen was reasonable. I forgot to take a photo, but the beans that come with the small sweets are reminiscent of "Komeda Coffee Shop". Some limited menu items are available for a second cup at a discounted price (half price?), which seems to be a trend in modern cafe chains. The variety of drink options is decent, making it a user-friendly cafe. The "Traditional Pudding" I ordered had a firmer texture than expected. Personally, I don't dislike it, but some people might rate it lower. The cream topping is common, but the cherry on top gives it a nostalgic feel. I don't dislike it, but when compared to the "Showa Pudding" from Hoshino Coffee Shop I had before, it doesn't receive as high of a rating. I used to live in Higashi-Sapporo for about three years when I was younger, so I have some familiarity with the area. I don't visit often these days, but I'd like to explore more."