I have been curious about this bakery for a while and visited a few times, but it was always closed or sold out, or had temporary closures so the timing never worked out. Finally, on this day, I happened to have some business nearby and was able to buy some bread at last! Inside the store, there were many delicious-looking breads to choose from! I was hesitating on which ones to get, and the owner kindly told me to take my time and it was okay. The descriptions were a bit small and hard to read, but the owner was so nice about it. They even allowed me to take photos! After much consideration, I bought 4 items: a croissant, a pain au chocolat, a cinnamon roll, and a cheese bread. They were all so delicious! The croissant was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, the pain au chocolat had a perfect match of chocolate and sweetness, the cinnamon roll was rich in buttery aroma with plenty of cinnamon sugar, and the cheese bread was packed with cheese and so yummy! I couldn't resist and ate one whole without worrying about the calories. Everything was really delicious! I can't find the right words to describe how good they were, but I promise to visit this bakery more often from now on! Thank you, "Cocopelai"!

I had some errands nearby and needed to adjust my schedule a bit. Since the opening time of "Cocopelai" was approaching, I arrived at the shop about 10 minutes early and was the first in line. However, it was raining so I waited in my car until customers started lining up, then hurried outside to join the line. A sign at the shop indicated that only up to four people could enter at once. Luckily, I was the fourth person in line. I ordered a mixed sandwich for 300 yen, a fondue sandwich with prosciutto for 240 yen, and a pita sandwich with Sakura-hime chicken and teriyaki mayo for 330 yen, totaling 870 yen. The seasoning was to my liking and all the sandwiches were very delicious. I especially enjoyed the pita sandwich with its firm texture of Sakura-hime chicken and tasty teriyaki sauce. I really liked it! However, the sandwich bread was a bit dry, which was the only downside I noticed.

Croissant butter was strongly preferred. Cream pan custard was full of homemade feel, with a mild sweetness and delicious taste. Solo sandwich (egg) black pepper was quite strong and to my liking. Blueberry tart had a slightly strong acidity from the blueberries, overpowering the cream. It was still delicious. Muffin was just delicious. Ham and cheese sandwich was a bit lacking in overall balance, I wish the ham and cheese would stand out a bit more. The service was good.

Sapporo is a bakery located in Kuwon. I arrived a little before opening time, and there was already a line forming with customers. The popularity became clear once I tried their products. The fragrant wheat is top-notch, as expected from Hokkaido. The skills of the bakers are also impressive. The confident and lively owner gives off a sense of trust that everything she makes will be delicious. Despite being a small shop, they offer a wide variety of bread. On this day, I purchased the following items: 1. Whole grain walnut bread for 410 yen - It is dense, but when sliced and toasted, it surprisingly has a crispy texture. It is fragrant and delicious, made with 30% coarse ground whole wheat flour. 2. Fromage bread for 370 yen - Cheese is generously used, and the quality is high. 3. Mini Muslin Brioche for 280 yen - Made with plenty of eggs, milk, and butter, this cute cylindrical bread is very delightful. I would love to revisit when in Sapporo.

Sapporo Station is the nearest station to Kuwazon Station, one stop to the west. I walked 10 minutes from Kuwazon Station through the off-market, and then another 10 minutes to visit Cocoperaisan. I had made a reservation for bread the previous week by phone (shop preferred between 3 pm and 6 pm). Even if the shop's door is closed due to sold out, I was told to knock and enter. Excitedly, I arrived at the shop. It is a cute yellow building located in a quiet residential area. Cocoperaisan is named after a spirit from Native American folklore. I visited a little after 3 pm, and there were still some bread left, and some regular customers were there as well. The staff at the shop were friendly and welcoming, making me feel at ease. The bread was overall small in size, uniform in shape, and made with high-quality craftsmanship. The husband and wife team make the bread, and I could feel their passion and love for bread from the posters in the shop. I bought 6 types of bread. The croissant (230 yen) was surprisingly light and easy to eat in one go. Although small, it was carefully shaped and baked, with a beautiful inner layer. The almond croissant (330 yen) had almond slices on top lined up beautifully, and the powdered sugar was evenly and neatly sprinkled. The rich almond cream had a subtle hint of alcohol, giving it an adult-like taste. It was delicious even the next day. The whole wheat cheese walnut bread (400 yen) looked sturdy but had a crispy and easy-to-eat texture. It had a generous amount of cream cheese, and I enjoyed it with salad. The levain fig bread (400 yen) had a firm texture with a pleasant aroma from the levain fermentation. The chewy texture of the figs and their sweetness were enjoyable. A simple yet satisfying bread. The crispy red bean paste bread (180 yen) was a two-bite-sized bread with a pie-like feel that the wife had a special attachment to. The surface was shiny with egg wash. There was space between the dough and the red bean paste, making it easy to eat. The Lanana bread (450 yen) is only available on Wednesdays. It is a refreshing and light small loaf of bread that lasts longer than regular bread. It had pineapple and blueberries in an egg-rich brioche-like dough. I toasted it lightly three days later, and it was crispy and fluffy, a real treat. However, it tends to burn easily, so keep the baking time short. I will never forget the gentle way they put the bread in my bag, making sure it didn't get crushed. This bakery offers healthy and safe bread, and it's a great place to visit. They also value connections with people, which made me very happy. I hope there is a bakery like this in every neighborhood. Thank you for the delicious meal. I will visit again. Thank you very much.

Visited at 5:00 PM on June 1, 2023. This shop, "Cocopelai," has been selected as one of the top 100 bread shops. Based on reviews, their croissants and fruit-based bread are said to be delicious, so I focused on those. I asked the owner for permission to take photos while asking for recommendations. Just as rumored, the croissants are recommended, and the Danish pastries are also popular. Many items are already sold out, but there is still quite a variety available. Today, I purchased 2 croissants for ¥190 each, 1 almond croissant for ¥290, 1 orange chocolate pastry for ¥320, and 1 pineapple Danish for ¥350. Back in my hotel room, I couldn't resist the smell of the croissant and once I started eating one, I couldn't stop. Each item was delicious, and I ended up eating them all. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

【Selected as one of the Top 100 Bakeries in East Japan by Tabelog in 2022】【Selected as one of the Top 100 Bakeries in East Japan by Tabelog in 2020】Sapporo Parfait Journey. I visited a bakery cafe located about a 5-minute walk from Kuwaen Station and about a 10-minute walk from Nishi 18-chome Station in Sapporo, Hokkaido. Hokkaido is like a checkerboard, making it easy to get around on foot. The owner chef of this popular shop used to work in the bakery department at the Osaka Hilton. Just before going, I checked the website and was a bit nervous because there were many precautions listed, but they were all common sense things. It seems like they have a hard time dealing with a lot of nuisance behavior. I asked the staff if it was okay to take photos, and they said it was fine. The shop is small, and since I went in the evening, the selection was a bit limited, but there were reasonably priced bread displayed on the shelves. ◆What we had - Levain (currants, walnuts, orange peel) - Croissant - Raisin bread (small) - Levain (currant raisins, walnuts, orange peel) The levain bread, made with natural yeast, had a unique acidity. The crust was crispy, the inside was chewy, and it contained delicious ingredients like currants soaked in rum. It was tasty and lasted well, so we sliced it thinly and enjoyed it bit by bit. Thank you for the meal.

◎Shop Name: Cocoperai◎ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (★5 is the highest rating)◎ NPS (Customer recommendation score rated 0-10) ● points◎ One word: Top 100 Bakery in 2022. The owner is kind and friendly, offering high-value pastries.◎ Overall satisfaction (When I mentioned I came from Tokyo for a bread tour, they kindly recommended me their best items)◎ Accepted payment methods: Merpay ✖, PayPay ✔, other electronic payments ✔.◎ Order◎ Price Range ¥150-¥300◎ Cream Pan. ¥180. Appearance: Taste: The custard cream is exquisite and delicious!◎ Croissant Amande ¥280. Personally, the best one! The almond and croissant complement each other perfectly!◎ Product Quality 88 points, Service 85 points, Cleanliness 85 points.◎ Overall rating is 86 points. (All rated out of 100 points)◎ Location: Sapporo, Hokkaido. Near the market. I would definitely want to visit again. Thank you for the delicious meal. #HokkaidoGourmet #Japan

I stopped by this place in the neighborhood. There were 4 people waiting outside. Some customers from overseas were also buying. The mentaiko French hard bread was amazing, especially when toasted. The basil hard bread had a strong basil flavor with salt on top. The cream puff had a strong egg taste. The croissant had a buttery flavor and a crispy texture. Thank you for the delicious meal.

Croissants seem to be popular. Honestly, I wasn't a fan of croissants, but the croissants from Cocopelai were different. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, with a subtle aroma of high-quality wheat. An exquisite harmony. Truly delicious. There were many negative reviews about the warnings on the website, but as someone who is not a manager or franchise owner, they have to take full responsibility for everything. If they don't provide detailed warnings, it could lead to serious consequences in case of food poisoning or COVID. No one would help them. The actual staff members were polite and considerate even when giving warnings. I could sense their professional attitude and it inspired me as well.

Let's stop by "Cocopelai" before meeting up for a cafe tour! This bakery shop was selected as one of the top 100 bakeries, following in the footsteps of "Kon" shop. Unfortunately, "Panyoshi" has closed down, which was a favorite of mine. Due to the limit of 4 people per group at our shop, there may be a short wait until a table becomes available. The small shop is filled with a variety of bread, making it hard to choose just one. It reminds me of "Isop Beverly" with its wide selection of bread. Here are some of the options available: - Croissant (¥190) - Basil Tomato (¥250) - Perdue Chocolate 1/2 (¥230) I made a promise to myself to always buy the croissant at Cocopelai. I personally freeze them by wrapping them tightly in plastic wrap and then placing them in a ziplock bag. The next morning, I warm them in the microwave for a few seconds before toasting them in the oven for about 3 minutes. The croissant has a delicate and buttery flavor, with a crispy exterior and a moist interior. It's not overly oily and has a refined taste. It's simply delicious! The Basil Tomato bread features a soft dough with basil spread throughout, topped with sliced tomatoes and cheese. While a bit oily, the basil adds a refreshing taste. The tomato tends to fall off when you take a bite, so it's better to eat it the next day when the cheese is melted and the flavors are enhanced. The Perdue Chocolate is more like a sweet treat than bread, with a cocoa dough sprinkled with sugar and nuts, filled with chocolate and nuts. The balance of flavors is perfect, with a crunchy texture and a moist, pound cake-like consistency. It's a delightful treat to enjoy! On a side note, shortly after I arrived at Sapporo Station, there was a train delay due to a JR malfunction. I'm glad I arrived early. Next time I visit Cocopelai, I'll try one of their hard breads or sandwiches. Thank you for the meal.

Hokkaido Maruyama Park, Pan East Top 100 Stores, and Mr. Kokopelli. The name of the store is the name of a spirit or god from Native American folklore. When I called just before closing time on Friday, they said there was still a little left. I went there and received a very polite welcome. I tried the egg sandwich and brioche cream. The egg sandwich had soft bread and a delicious sweetness from the eggs. The brioche cream, a special treat during Valentine's Day, had a mild sweetness that paired well with the fragrant bread. It was a delightful experience. Thank you for the meal.

It's been about 10 years since my last visit. I couldn't remember what was delicious from my last visit! I think I chose the Mentaiko France and Baguette from my memory, along with a Croissant, a Chocolate and Cranberry bread, and a Danish pastry with nuts in the dough available only on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. I really want to write more, but I've learned to control myself. I really love bread too much... For dinner, I had Pot-au-feu, Baguette, and Mentaiko France, and oh yes, this! The aroma and moistness of the Baguette's crumb! So good! I could eat a whole one, seriously. And the Mentaiko France...! My husband said it's the best he's ever had!!! I totally agree!!! The chewy texture of the Mentaiko with a hint of saltiness makes it very easy to eat. I finished all of them!!! The Croissant I had the next day was still crispy and had a subtle buttery aroma, and the limited edition one with nuts had a nice nutty flavor, with something rolled inside that added a nice accent, although I couldn't quite figure out what it was! It was delicious. I don't go to that area often... I should make plans to go there again. Thank you for the meal!!!

About a 10-minute walk from the mulberry orchard, located in a residential area. It's a small shop, but they have a variety of breads packed inside. The mentaiko France is amazing! The combination of spicy cod roe and butter is perfect. It's the best mentaiko France I've ever had. It was so delicious that I will definitely come back when I visit Sapporo. Thank you for the meal!

Visited a bakery listed in the top 100 for 2022. It was a small bakery with a limited variety of bread. I bought a mini baguette today. After watching a TV show about cream puffs the other day, I also bought a cream puff here (this shop was not featured on the show). The standout item was the custard cream in the custard Danish, which had a hint of liquor aroma that was quite delightful. The baguette was also delicious. The only downside was the limited selection of bread available for purchase.

The croissant was crispy and rich in butter flavor. The bottom was soaked in butter and had a juicy taste, which was very delicious. The mentaiko France had a nice raw taste of mentaiko. The dough was firm. It was a bit disappointing that there was not much filling inside.

It is located about an 11-minute walk from JR Sanko Station. Mentaiko France for 280 yen. The famous mentaiko France! Get it freshly baked. The mentaiko butter is of course delicious, but the bread surpasses it in deliciousness!! The wheat flavor is solid, and the more you chew, the more delicious the French bread becomes. It might be the most delicious mentaiko France in my own opinion. If I had room in my stomach, I would have wanted to buy other bread too...

I got off at a station called Souen for the first time. I was reading it as "Kuwasano" without knowing the correct pronunciation, but it is actually read as "Soen". It's quite a walk from the station. You should be able to see the shops from the back, but when you go to the nearby park, you can guess, "Is it there?" I purchased three items. (1) Quiche - Even when placed on the table before eating, the quiche aroma can be smelled outside the bag. The tart base was made of pie crust, so I initially felt like, "Huh!" in a not-so-delicious pattern (I already reviewed it, reminiscent of Alkaic-san). However, the pie crust was well made, so it turned out to be quite delicious. The filling was made by cooking onions until they became sweet. The sweetness of the onions is prominent and delicious, but personally, I felt that a little more salt and pepper would be desirable. When you think of a quiche with a tart base of onion gratin soup, you can imagine the taste. Probably inspired by French onion soup. I think surpassing a quiche with a crispy tart base made of pie crust is quite a challenge, but overall, it was a quiche that I could appreciate. (2) Croissant - It may not reach the level of authentic croissants, but as a Japanese croissant, it is quite delicious. The taste of the crust is close to the flavor of the crust, and the butter aroma is also present. If the dough was a bit firmer, the impression would be even better. I can feel the dedication put into each item. I also felt good about this croissant. (3) Cinnamon roll (forgot to take a photo) - Just placing it on the table did not give off the scent of cinnamon, but when I picked up the bag to open it, I could smell the cinnamon. They use a considerable amount of cinnamon, so the balance of cinnamon and white sugar tastes good, and the bread dough is decent, making it a delicious cinnamon roll. After walking and getting tired, I accidentally took the wrong train on the way back and got off at Yakken station, worrying if I would make it to dinner at 5:00 (I already reviewed it, Mr. Miyagawa). But in the end, everything turned out fine. When I was in a rush due to taking the wrong train on the way back, I asked a young woman who happened to be there, "What time is the next train?" and that led to a conversation. She was also in a hurry to make it to work on time, and we ended up encouraging each other, having a friendly conversation until we each reached our destinations. I was saved by that person, and in the end, it all turned out well. Seeking delicious food leads to various experiences. Before visiting, check http://www.kokopelli-bread.com. Customers are not necessarily more important than the shop staff; they are equal. (Let's step out into the world a bit more and learn things that are necessary. Even simple gestures that are acceptable in Japan can be quite offensive in a French shop.) Since people are risking their lives to run a shop, the shop name also reflects their feelings. Unfortunately, there are indeed troublesome people, but there are also good people. Even within one person, there are good and bad aspects. There are spiritualists who say, "This world is a training ground where various souls coexist and polish each other's souls." Those who do terrible things will always receive their comeuppance. This time, there were various incidents, and I felt grateful for being helped by others. I received the products with gratitude. Thank you for the meal. I believe that this review is also contributing to making the world a slightly better place.

It's amazing that they can offer this buttery croissant for 190 yen. It's also great that they can serve this fluffy baguette for 300 yen. The bread is not burnt and has a crispy surface. From Maruyama to Kuwon, there are many bakeries in this area. The place has a nice atmosphere and the owner is friendly. It's a great place where the bread is delicious!

This time, I visited when the bread was almost sold out, and there were other menu items I was interested in, so I want to come back for another visit. This time, I purchased the cream bread that was still available. The staff apologized, but I told them that they didn't do anything wrong! I will come back again! The cream bread is made with handcrafted custard cream, and it has a soft and smooth texture with a rich sweetness from the plenty of vanilla beans. It was delicious. Next time, I want to review more of their other breads! I will come back with more time to spare. Thank you for the meal.

[Published in early August 2022] Visited the popular restaurant Cocopelai, selected as one of the top 100 bread shops in EAST by Tabelog. When searching for "Cocopelai," you can confirm their days off online. The descriptions of the products are detailed, and they pay great attention to hygiene, so please try searching for them once. - Orange Chocolate (320 yen): The combination of orange acidity and sweetness is irresistible. The chocolate portion is not too sweet and not overwhelming, allowing the flavor to shine through. Highly recommended! - Basil (200 yen): A small-sized hard bread that is easy to eat. The surface is crispy, while the inside is chewy with a strong wheat flavor. When warmed in the oven, the basil flavor blends perfectly with the wheat, taking you to a different world. A taste that makes you want to open a bottle of wine. Highly recommended! - Mentaiko France (280 yen): Very large and gives a sense of value. After warming in the oven, the surface is crispy, and the inside is chewy, making it very delicious. I also tried the additional mentaiko mayo this time, and both versions were delicious. Recommended! - Croissant (190 yen): Fine-textured dough with a subtle buttery aroma. This is a taste that the upper class loves (in terms of taste). I, being from the lower class, added a little rock salt and enjoyed it. Highly recommended for the upper class! [Overall Impression] Cocopelai gives off an impression of being consistently delicious, with no misses. The prices are reasonable and fair. Everything I tried was incredibly delicious. Thank you for the meal!